- Schools and Ākonga

School Matinee Programme

School Matinees brings students, teachers and artists together to share a love of theatre and storytelling. In 2024, 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 2025.

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School Bookings

Kaiako can fill in the online booking form for our School Matinees and workshops.

The Numbers

Ākonga Tickets: $17
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.

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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 2025.

In 2025 every school group booking includes a free recording of the production, and an education pack with curriculum linked resources.

Our Education Packs and Workshops are designed to reach beyond just viewing live performance and unpacking it in an external exam context. They 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.

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