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Te Aroha Dramatic Society

Te Aroha Dramatic Society Inc

Te Aroha, Waikato, New Zealand

Arts & Culture
AssociationFounded 1949Local reach
Profile last updated: July 31, 2026

About

Founded in 1949, Te Aroha Dramatic Society is a non-profit association based in Te Aroha, New Zealand working on arts & culture.

Te Aroha Dramatic Society Inc is a community theatre society based at the Little Theatre on Honi Street, Te Aroha, in the Waikato region of New Zealand. Formed in 1949, it stages around three productions a year, including plays, musicals and pantomimes, and offers auditions open to people of all ages and backgrounds. The society runs a costume hire service for the district, operates Radio Te Aroha as a volunteer-run community station, and hires its theatre to local groups. It is funded through membership fees, ticket sales and hire income, and is registered as an incorporated society.

Location

Te Aroha, New Zealand

Founded

1949

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Incorporated Society

Legal name

Te Aroha Dramatic Society Inc

Focus areas

community theatreplayscostume hireperforming artsTe ArohaWaikatocommunity radio

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Arts & Culture

Works for

Communities

How they work

Community programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Costume hire service

Arts & Culture

Hires costumes from the society's wardrobe to community groups, schools and individuals in the district, with discounts for members.

Radio Te Aroha

Community development

Volunteer-run community radio station, owned and operated by the society, that publicises community groups, events, local businesses and local music artists.

Tadpoles Youth Theatre

Arts & Culture

Youth theatre programme started by Ian Harrop in 1998 for young people.

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesEarned income

Ways to support

MembershipVolunteer

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Best Set Design

British Drama League1971

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