Holiday programmes

Please note - all April holiday programmes have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation. If you have already booked a place on a holiday programme, please email [email protected] to arrange a refund.

Led by industry professionals, TAPAC’s innovative Performing Arts Holiday Programmes for ages 5-17 are designed to educate, entertain and inspire creativity in children and teens during the school holidays.

Information related to enrolments

Film & TV Audition Workshop (7-11 Years)

Develop practical skills to use in the film and television industry, and get ready to build your overall confidence and self-esteem as an actor with industry professional and popular TV presenter Erin Simpson!

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 - Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020

Price

$130

Teaching artist

Erin Simpson
The Magician's Hat Holiday Programme (Ages 7+)

Learn new magic tricks that will stun your friends and family. Your confidence will grow as you master the tricks used by professional magicians – let the hocus pocus begin!

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 - Friday, 17 Apr 2020

Price

$240

Teaching artist

Justin Rogers - Magician
Comedy & Improvisation Holiday Programme (Ages 8-12)

Are you an aspiring actor? Do you love to have fun and make people laugh? Develop your comedic and improvisational skills these holidays with industry professional Joana Ponder...

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 - Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020

Price

$130

Teaching artist

Joana Ponder
Showtime Musical Theatre Holiday Programme (Ages 8-12)

Bring out your inner Broadway star! Join experienced performers from The Stage Company and bring out the performer and dancer in you at Showtime Musical Theatre...

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 - Friday, 17 Apr 2020

Price

$240

Teaching artist

The Stage Company
Directing & Screenwriting Holiday Programme (Ages 12-17)

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Taika Waititi? This fun, engaging programme will unlock the secrets to great directing and screenwriting…

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 - Friday, 17 Apr 2020

Price

$240

Teaching artist

Stephen J. Campbell
Film & TV Audition Workshop (12-17 Years)

Develop practical skills to use in the film and television industry, and get ready to build your overall confidence and self-esteem as an actor with industry professional and popular TV presenter Erin Simpson!

Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 - Friday, 17 Apr 2020

Price

$130

Teaching artist

Erin Simpson
Write a Pop Hit Holiday Programme (Ages 10-13)

Learn how to write a catchy tune that will stick in people’s heads and record your new song for others to enjoy! This practical, engaging course will teach you everything you need to know to craft a memorable pop song…

Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 - Friday, 17 Apr 2020

Price

$130

Teaching artist

Brayden Jeffrey
Hit the Stage! Holiday Programme (Ages 7-9)

Tim Bray Theatre Company’s Hit the Stage! gives young performers the opportunity to experience what it takes to get a show from the rehearsal floor to the stage. Includes free entry for family to the end of week performance in the TAPAC theatre...

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 - Friday, 24 Apr 2020

Price

$320 (Additional siblings $288)

Teaching artist

Tim Bray Theatre Company
Hit the Stage! Holiday Programme (Ages 10-12)

A 5-day creative escape for ages 10-12 led by Auckland’s leading theatre for children, Tim Bray Theatre Company. Includes free entry for family to the end of week performance in the TAPAC theatre.

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 - Friday, 24 Apr 2020

Price

$320 ($288 for additional siblings)

Teaching artist

Tim Bray Theatre Company
Circus Arts Holiday Programme (Ages 8-13)

Circus Arts is a fun, creative, challenging but very rewarding physical course led by industry professionals Circability...

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 - Friday, 24 Apr 2020

Price

$300

Teaching artist

Circability
Make a Film Holiday Programme (Ages 10-12)

Ever wanted to make your own films? Now you can with this fun, creative and hands-on 5-day programme that teaches the basics of filmmaking.

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 - Friday, 24 Apr 2020

Price

$300

Teaching artist

Stephen J. Campbell
Autumn Adventure Holiday Programme (Ages 5-7)

Enter a magical world of drama and dress-ups! Children will learn oral language, acting, public speaking, confidence and social skills...

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 - Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020

Price

$180

Teaching artist

Rhema Sutherland
Magical Music Holiday Programme (Ages 5-7)

Discover the magic of music in this fun programme that explores movement and play, musical games, musical moods, rhythms, melody and pitch…

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 - Friday, 24 Apr 2020

Price

$130

Teaching artist

Peau Halapua