Showquest 2026 

Here is a link to our performance, which we did in the Town Hall. Here is the  Showquest Performance. Below are also some photos.

Production - There will be another production in 2027. 

Keep an eye on the notices for more information about Showquest.

Some Photos from our 2025 Production Of Star warts 

Pantomime December 2022

The True Story of Jack and the Bean Stalk

On the 6th of December a number of our performing arts students entertained the school with a performance of "The True Story of Jack and the Bean Stalk"

This was the real story of Jack, but in this tale he did not run into a Giant. Instead, he came across a number of other fairy tale characters while trying to sell items to get some money for himself and his poor mother. Jack did not manage to get any money, rather he managed to help a number of characters along his journey. Jack learned the hard reality that the best way to earn money was in fact to get a job!

After a term of short rehearsals, the students enjoyed performing to their peers and some parents who were able to join us for this Pantomime. It was a fun, successful end to a great year.

On the 1st of July the extension performing arts group, visual art, kapahaka and year 8 food technology students collaborated in a celebration of Food and Arts for Matariki. The performance took place starting at 7:20am combining music, dance and drama to inform people about the significance of Matariki. This was followed by some well produced kai researched and created by our Year 8 food technology students.  Parents, whānau and students were invited to join in this celebration. Here are some photos below of what took place.

Snow White and the Dreadful Dwarfs 

 December 2021

The Not so Mysterious Disappearance of Cinderella  

December 2021

Our 2021 School Production will be announced soon.

 Watch this space.....

Auditions will be held in March of term one so keep an eye on the notices if you want to be involved.  This is a chance to be involved in a unique experience which you will never forget!

Ngā Toi o Heaton Arts Cultural Celebration 2018

This year at Heaton we held a celebration of learning and many of our arts students demonstrated thier talents and ability through the arts. The evening consisted of music, dance, drama, art, and stroy telling around cultrual themes. 

Seussical JR - a great performance -2017

Our fantastic production week has almost drawn to a close. We have danced sung and acted our way through our Production of Seussical Jr with a lot of laughs and fun along the way. Congratulations to all the Cast and Crew for your hard work. You have all done a fabulous job!

Auditions now OPEN

Please fill out the form and watch the notices for audition times. Auditions for year 8's will start on Friday the 10th March. You will need to sing 'Doe Ray Me' from the Sound of Music as your audition song. You will only be required to sing the chorus.

Here is a link. If you listen from 40sec until 1:20sec you will hear what you need to sing

https://youtu.be/jp0opnxQ4rY

You will also be requried to dance and act during your audition. If you are needed for a call back you will be notifed by email once the initial audition process has finished.

For the Audition form please click on the following link

https://goo.gl/forms/ShQbVgjU4bdxiUGU2

Below is the list of the characters and a bit about each one to help you.

Character Breakdown

GERTRUDE MCFUZZ: Very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a vain, neurotic, nervous and shy bird into one with the power to protect and care for a baby elephant bird and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up

HORTON/THE ELEPHANT: Gentle, rotund and appealing. Think of him as a big-hearted blue collar guy who is steadfast and responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his friends. He is imaginative and receptive to the world around him. He is very un-self-conscious. Horton's view of the world never changes--he believes in its goodness. But by the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent

JOJO/THE BOY: A "Thinker"--a smart child with a wild imagination. He can be played as being a little bit awkward, a little bit of a loner, or simply a rambunctious kid whose 'Thinks' get him into constant trouble

MAYZIE LA BIRD: Self-centered, selfish and vain, Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can (especially Horton) into doing what she wants. But Mayzie isn't all bad. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of generosity--she realizes she isn't the kind of person who'd be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can do for the egg

MR. AND MRS. MAYOR: Parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake

SOUR KANGAROO: She isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy and a lot of fun

THE BIRD GIRLS: They are like the popular girls in any school--a clique of pretty, self-centered "back up birds" who do whatever Mayzie does

THE CAT IN THE HAT: The essence of mischief, fun and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping JoJo to discover the power of his imagination as they create the story for the show together. Look for a physically adept actor (male or female) to play the Cat, one who will be able to play many comic cameos (Dr. Dake, helicopter reporter, TV interviewer, auctioneer, Mr McGurkus, etc.) and is comfortable improvising with an audience

THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS: These are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off one another. Encourage each of your actors to find his own Wickersham persona

ENSEMBLE: Jungle Creatures and The Whos

Auditions applicaion forms will be available soon. Please keep your eyes posted for the form here, and on the school notices. We need lots of singers, actors and dancers to make this an sensational show!