HIGH SCHOOL THEATRESPORTS™
Our annual competition of wit, storytelling, and "yes, and..." is back for its 9th year!
This year, with an updated international format, regional competitions and inter-regional grand final, which region will come out on top?!
In 2026, 6 local schools will be taking part: Awatapu College, Cornerstone Christian School, Feilding High School, Palmerston North Boys’ High School, Palmerston North Girls’ High School, and St Peters College.
Competition details below!
VENUE
Centrepoint Theatre
280 Church Street, Palmerston North
Palmerston North Regionals
📅 Saturday 15 August
All registered schools compete in Team 1v1 public matches with a judges panel.
Awatapu College, Cornerstone Christian School, Feilding High School, Palmerston North Boys’ High School, Palmerston North Girls’ High School, and St Peters College.
🕐 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Round 1 - 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Round 2- 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Round 3 - 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Prizegiving - 5:00 PM
North Island Final
📅 Saturday 22 August (Subject to the number of teams. Times to be confirmed.)
Showtime - 2:00 PM
Finish - Approximately 5:00 PM
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Palmerston North Pod Competition
📅 Saturday 15 August
All registered schools for the Palmerston North Pod compete in Team 1v1 public matches with a judges panel.
🕐 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Round 1 - 11:05 AM – 12:35 PM
Round 2-1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Round 3 - 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Prizegiving - 5:00 PM
North Island Final
📅 Saturday 22 August (Subject to the number of teams. Times to be confirmed.)
Showtime - 2:00 PM
Finish - Approximately 5:00 PM -
Palmerston North Pod Competition: $15.00
Inter-Region Grand Final: Public event ticket price TBC.
Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable. Any tickets for exchange must be returned to Centrepoint Theatre at least two days prior to the performance date. Under no circumstances will tickets be exchanged after the performance date.
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2018 - Palmerston North Boys’ High School
2019 - Palmerston North Girls’ High School
2020 - Awatapu College
2021 - Feilding Agricultural High School
2022 - Feilding Agricultural High School
2023 - Horowhenua College
2024 - Awatapu College
2025 - Palmerston North Girls’ High School
2026 - Insert your school here!