Howick Little Theatre

Howick Little Theatre, on Sir Lloyd Drive within Lloyd Elsmore Park, is an established amateur theatre company giving Pakuranga families access to a full season of live performances, acting classes and costume hire, all within the suburb itself.

What Howick Little Theatre offers local families

The theatre stages a full season of productions each year, with recent shows including The Cottage and Fireflies, giving families a regular, affordable cultural outing without needing to travel into central Auckland for live theatre. Beyond ticketed shows, Howick Little Theatre runs acting classes for those wanting to develop their own performance skills, and offers costume hire, a practical resource for a family needing an outfit for a school production, a themed party or a dress-up event.

The theatre also offers workshops and a showcard subscription for regular theatregoers, along with gift vouchers for families wanting to give the experience as a present. As an amateur theatre company relying on Auckland Council’s Howick Local Board for financial support, Howick Little Theatre represents a real community-driven cultural resource rather than a commercial operation.

Visiting Howick Little Theatre

Tickets can be booked online through iTicket or by phone, with phone bookings available Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm and weekends from 10am to 6pm. The theatre office itself handles general enquiries Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Given its position within Lloyd Elsmore Park, a visit to a show can be combined with a walk through the wider park or a stop at the Howick Historical Village earlier in the same day.

For more on parties and entertainment options across Pakuranga, see our Photography, Parties & Entertainment page, and our Pakuranga suburb page for the fuller local picture. You can also visit the Howick Little Theatre website directly for the current season and ticket bookings.

Families with children interested in performing are encouraged to check current acting class age groups and timetables directly, since these run on a term by term basis.

For a milestone birthday or family celebration, hiring a costume from the theatre’s own wardrobe can add a distinctive touch without the cost of buying an outfit that will only be worn once.