Napier Repertory Players
"Bringing quality theatre to Napier since 1933"
Napier Repertory Players Inc is one of the longest running community theatre groups in the Hawke's Bay region
A not-for-profit organisation, Napier Repertory was founded in 1933
A variety of theatre productions are presented each year including for the Hawke's Bay Art Deco Festival; Studio Productions designed to foster growth in our adult performers and and to showcase new directors; and Youth Productions developed to encourage and support young local talent to further themselves in the performing arts
Current Shows
Radio Waves by the Sea
4th - 8th March 2026
February 1933. A theatre troupe get lost on their way to be part of the New Napier Carnival.
Broken down and stuck out in the middle of nowhere all idea of performance seems to be lost until they meet a couple of the locals who may be able to save the day...
Come and enjoy this lively comedy in the comfort of the Little Theatre.
Badjelly the Witch
11th - 19th July 2026
Badjelly is the baddest witch there is.
Tim and Rose have lost their cow Lucy and are going on a trek to find her. They are captured in an enchanted forest by Badjelly. Will Badjelly make them into boy girl soup?
Theatrefest
August 2026
Taking Off
November 2026
This poignant, funny, sensitive play follows four Kiwi women who are given a new lease on life as they head off to the other side of the world.
Napier Repertory Players is hosting the regional rounds for this years Theatrefest event. Local one act productions showing their talents and sharing stories on the stage.