Detour Theatre
Tauranga
- shows, acting and drama classes!
We produce four plays a year and run acting/drama classes for ages 7 to 107 years! Detour Theatre is located in Tauranga at the Historic Village, 17th Avenue West. For the very latest, follow us on Facebook - Click Here. To receive our special Subscriber discounts on show tickets and to receive updates on classes and auditions etc. click on the button below.
Twas The Fight Before Christmas
14 - 30 November 2024
Think your family is complicated? Meet the most dysfunctional family you can imagine as they try to navigate Christmas. Peace on earth and goodwill to all men? Not likely! Ever since her husband died, Mary’s horrible adult children have been ruining Christmas. This year, with the help of a French psychiatrist who is doubting his own sanity, Mary is determined to take Christmas back. Hilarious Christmas comedy.
7.30pm | No shows on Sundays and Mondays.
Prices:
Adults $30 | Seniors and Students $25 | Group of 10+ $24 each.
We recommend booking online for the best value with booking fees. (Full information on ticketing fees can be found HERE.)
Ticket sales open on the 14th of October, 2024.
2024 Shows
2024 Shows...
(7.30pm | No shows Sundays and Mondays)
7 - 23 March: CRAZY LADIES
13 - 29 June: DEATH BY FATAL MURDER
5 - 21 September: A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
14 - 30 November: TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Think your family is complicated? Meet the most dysfunctional family you can imagine as they try to navigate Christmas. Peace on earth and goodwill to all men? Not likely! Ever since her husband died, Mary’s horrible adult children have been ruining Christmas. This year, with the help of a French psychiatrist who is doubting his own sanity, Mary is determined to take Christmas back. Hilarious Christmas comedy. Click HERE for booking details.
To see show photos and get the latest show information, go to our Facebook Page HERE.
To see the list of past shows, click HERE.
Auditions...
We hold open auditions for many of our shows. Join our email list HERE and follow our Facebook page HERE to be kept in the loop.
2025 Show dates...
(7.30pm | No shows Sundays and Mondays)
Show 1, 2025: 27 March - 12 April.
Show 2, 2025: 12 - 28 June.
Show 3, 2025: 13 - 30 November.
Acting Classes...
We have weekly classes for Children, Teens, Adults and Seniors. Plus, weekend workshops for adults too! Our classes are fun, engaging and led by tutors who know their stuff. We cover a wide range of acting and performance skills and are committed to providing quality drama tuition in a supportive theatre environment. Our acting classes and workshops are all held right here on the stage at the Detour Theatre, in Tauranga.
Classes Timetable
Children and Teens - Weekly
7 - 10 Years - (Primary School class years 3 - 6)
Wednesdays, 3.30pm - 4.20pm.
Tutor: Kim Williamson | Term Fees: $135
10 - 12 Years - (Intermediate School years 7 and 8)
Mondays, 4.30pm - 5.20pm.
Tutor: Kim Williamson | Term Fees: $135
13 - 17 Years - (High School Years 9, 10, 11 & 12)
Tuesdays, 5pm - 5.50pm.
Tutor: Devon Williamson | Term Fees: $135
Homeschool Children and Teens - (ages 7 - 16 Years)
Tuesdays, 11am - 12noon
Tutor: Kim Williamson | Term Fees: $135
Adults - Weekly
Monday evenings 6.30pm - 8pm
Aimed at beginners, this class is a great introduction to acting in community theatre. Join in the fun and learn acting skills.
Tutor: Devon Williamson | Fees: $97.50 (7 sessions)
Seniors (60+) - Weekly
Tuesday afternoons 12.45pm - 2.15pm
Aimed at beginners, this class is a great introduction to acting in community theatre. Join in the fun, learn acting skills and make new friends!
Tutor: Kim Williamson | Fees: $97.50 (7 sessions)
2024 Term Dates
2024 Term start dates for our children/teen classes are as follows.
Term 4.
Monday classes: 14 Oct - 9 Dec.
Tuesday classes: 15 Oct - 10 Dec.
Wednesday classes: 16 Oct - 11 Dec.
Adult classes start on the Monday and Tuesday dates above and finish after seven weekly sessions.
2025 Term Dates.
2025 term dates for our children and teens classes are as follows.
Term 1
Monday classes: 3 Feb - 31 March.
Tuesday classes: 4 Feb - 1 April.
Wednesday classes: 5 Feb - 3 April.
Adult classes start on the Monday and Tuesday dates above and finish after seven weekly sessions.
Term 2
Monday classes: 28 April - 23 June.
Tuesday classes: 29 April - 24 June.
Wednesday classes: 30 April - 25 June.
Adult classes start on the Monday and Tuesday dates above and finish after seven weekly sessions.
Term 3
Monday classes: 14 July - 8 Sept.
Tuesday classes: 15 July - 9 Sept.
Wednesday classes: 16 July - 10 Sept.
Adult classes start on the Monday and Tuesday dates above and finish after seven weekly sessions.
Term 4
Monday classes: 6 Oct. - 8 Dec.
Tuesday classes: 7 Oct - 2 Dec.
Wednesday classes: 8 Oct. - 3 Dec.
Adult classes start on the Monday and Tuesday dates above and finish after seven weekly sessions.
Please pay fees via internet banking to the theatre bank account. Account name: Detour Theatre Trust. Account number: 03 1548 0104934 000
Theatre Location
The Detour Theatre is located at the Historic Village on 17th Avenue West, Tauranga. Enter via the driveway opposite the St John Ambulance Station. We are the big cream and green building behind the Creative Community Campus. Please note that during office hours, there is no parking within the Historic Village gates. Please park on 17th Avenue West and walk into the Village. However, Mobility Card holder parking is available next to the theatre. To find us on Google Maps, click HERE.
About Us
There is a lot going on at Detour Theatre. We produce three to four shows a year (plays), and run drama classes for children, teens, adults, seniors, and groups with special needs.
We operate from a delightfully restored and repurposed hall built in 1911 that is now located at the Historic Village on 17th Avenue West, Tauranga.
The work of Detour Theatre is centred around the professional skills of Kim Williamson. She is supported by a part-time administrator and tutor, and fabulous volunteers from the community.
About Kim Williamson - Kim directs the work of Detour Theatre and is our full-time professional. Kim is a local hero (literally, she won an award!), a whirlwind of energy, and often has pink hair. Kim directs our shows, runs weekly drama classes for children, adults, and seniors, and delivers our very busy programme of drama classes for adults with intellectual disabilities. On top of this, Kim is also a very popular actor.
Detour Theatre is a Registered Charitable Trust: The Detour Theatre Trust (CC10178).
Contact Us
Please note that the best way to get hold of us is via email.
Email : info@detour.co.nz
Phone : 0284372849 Due to the nature of our work, we are often not available to take calls. Please email if possible.
Postal Address: 1 Oriana Crescent, Bellevue, Tauranga 3110 (Please note that our Postal Address is not the theatre location).