Nurturing Creatives / NextGen Bootcamp Combined 2025

Nurturing Creatives / NextGen Bootcamp Combined 2025

Held in Christchurch from 10–12 October 2025, NextGen Bootcamp and Nurturing Creatives are two dynamic training initiatives designed to equip our community with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in their theatrical journeys.

In 2025, Nurturing Creatives will place a stronger emphasis on creative and leadership roles, while NextGen Bootcamp will focus on performance disciplines, with the added option to engage in leadership sessions. Both programmes also incorporate networking, skill-building, and practical theatre techniques.

These initiatives offer incredible opportunities for artistic and professional growth—while also fostering connection, collaboration, and a sense of community among theatre-makers from across Aotearoa.

The Programme Overview

Friday:

Connection/Networking session

Shared dinner

Group topical session

Saturday:

This year - at our training merger - our Saturday schedule features SOME workshops attendees can select from either programme.  

NC - Nurturing Creatives workshop; or NG - NextGen Workshop

Session one: Saturday Session two: Saturday

NG/NC: Performance A: Score to Stage AND Script to Stage Performers Masterclass

NG/NC: Makeup for Stage

NC: Choreography A

NC: Marketing A

NG: Dance Intermediate/Advanced 

NG: Vocal Masterclass 

NG/NC: Dance - all levels

NC: Direction 101

NC: Musical Direction - Ensemble

Session three: Saturday Session four: Sunday

NG: Performance B 

NG/NC: Hair for Stage 

NC: Direction B (Requires Direction A)

NC: Choreography B

NC: Musical Direction B 

NG/NC : Make-up DIY Trade Secrets for Performers

NG/NC: Marketing B

NG/NC: Learn Your Pepeha

Sunday: 

Session four training (as outlined above)

Performance showcase

Weekend Pricing

Register for Nurturing Creatives HERE

Full Weekend Price: $260

Training Only Price:  $120

Please note: 

Invoices will be sent following registration

Please let us know if your society is covering your attendance

Attendees will select workshops following full registration

 

Register for NextGen Bootcamp HERE

Full Weekend Price: $160

Training only price: $100

Please note: 

Invoices will be sent following registration

Please let us know if your society is covering your attendance

Attendees will select workshops following full registration

FAQs

Can we put forward a group registration? 

Yes. But each individual still needs to complete their own registration form. Just email office@mtnz.co.nz to let us know the names of those in your group, and who their registration fee should be made out to. 

What if we are still deciding? 

Totally understandable, you may like to register interest to receive reminders and updates HERE

Are the different programmes for all ages and skill levels? 

NextGen Bootcamp is only for ages 18-30 years. Our experienced facilitators will be presenting information in a way that is usable and adaptable for a wide range of skill levels.

Can we make partial payments? 

Yes MTNZ accepts part payments for registrations, please email office@mtnz.co.nz to discuss a payment plan for your registration.

Can we pay by credit card? 

Yes, MTNZ does have facilities to take payment by credit card, email office@mtnz.co.nz to complete. 

Can we sponsor a camper? 

We would LOVE sponsorship to help our NextGenners to get to Bootcamp. We receive many many emails about the impact attending bootcamp has for those who may struggle to access theatre based training. Please email office@mtnz.co.nz to arrange sponsorship.

Is there a reason for the higher Nurturing Creatives attendance prices? 

Yes. Nurturing Creatives is more of an an in depth intensive training, featuring full day specialist instruction; and the accommodation features single room with linen supplied while available. 

For more information on the Director's course click HERE

For more information on the Marketing workshops click HERE