Upcoming 2026 Panels 

May
Te Reo, Te Ao, Te Oro: Crafting a Musical Theatre Style for Aotearoa
What is Aotearoa's Musical Theatre sound?
Facilitated by: Emma Bishop
🎭 Panelists: Luke Di Somma | Jason Te Mete | Sammy Hook & Harry Maxwell

📅 Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm (NZT)
📍 Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)

REGISTER NOW https://forms.gle/xAtZ4jN1cUj5dPTr6

What is Aotearoa’s Musical Theatre sound?
Join an incredible panel of leading creatives as they explore storytelling, identity, music, language and the future of original musical theatre in Aotearoa.

 

 

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