Schools and Ākonga
School Matinée Programme
School Matinées brings students, teachers and artists together to share a love of theatre and storytelling. In 2025, over 6,000 students attended a play at Auckland Theatre Company.
Our Creative Learning programme is designed to meet the four key Achievement Objectives outlined in the Arts Learning Area from the New Zealand Curriculum, specifically the subject Drama at Level’s 5, 6, 7 and 8.
On behalf of the artists and everyone behind the scenes we welcome you and your ākonga to a year of extraordinary experiences in 2026.
School Bookings
Kaiako can fill in the online booking form for our School Matinées and workshops.
The Numbers
Ākonga Tickets: $20
Kaiako Tickets: One kaiako free for every 15 ākonga. Additional adults $20. Teacher Aides are complimentary
Ratios: There must be one adult for every 15 ākonga booked
Equity Tickets: Complimentary tickets are available for members of the community who face social or financial barriers to attending theatre
Travel subsidies: Limited travel subsidies are available if costs are a barrier (2025 subsidies have now been allocated).
Workshops and Resources for Ākonga
Auckland Theatre Company is committed to supporting ākonga and kaiako to get the most out of the Creative Learning Programme offered in 2026.
Our Creative Learning programme is designed to meet the four key Achievement Objectives outlined in the Arts Learning Area from the New Zealand Curriculum, specifically the subject Drama at Level’s 5, 6, 7 and 8.
In 2026 every school group booking includes a free recording of the production, and an education pack with curriculum linked resources.
Resources and workshops enrich learning across a range of topics, such as exploring Drama Components, Theatre Form, creating drama from scratch and how live theatre makes us think, feel and act.
Explore workshops and education resources in our Creative Learning Programme.
Education Pack Archive
Auckland Theatre Company's Education Pack Archive is home to curriculum-linked resources from our past productions, including behind-the-scenes content, interviews with creatives, design activities, and teaching notes.
These packs are designed to support kaiako in exploring theatre with their ākonga across all levels—from Drama and English to Social Studies, History, Te Reo Māori and more. All resources are free to download and use in your classroom.
SCHOOLS AND KAIAKO
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