Flying Monkey Theatre Company — Imagine. Create. Perform.

For Young Actors with Big Imaginations and Bold Ideas!

Big Creativity. Bold Characters. Brilliant Theatre!

Does your child love acting, inventing characters, making people laugh or creating stories?

Welcome to Flying Monkey Theatre Company!

Flying Monkey is Pform's specialist theatre company for young performers who are passionate about acting, improvisation and creating original theatre.

From hilarious improvisation challenges to powerful scripted scenes and imaginative devised performances, our young actors explore the exciting world of theatre in a supportive, creative and challenging environment.

With over 25 years of performing arts experience, Pform combines professional theatre education with the freedom to experiment, take creative risks and discover your own unique voice.

You don't need to arrive as an experienced actor. You just need imagination, enthusiasm and a willingness to give it your all!

More Than Acting. We're Theatre Makers!

Flying Monkey isn't just about learning lines and performing someone else's script.

Our students become creators, collaborators, storytellers and performers.

Through improvisation, devising and scripted theatre, young actors learn to think independently, respond instinctively, develop original ideas and bring compelling characters and stories to life.

Explore the Art of Theatre

IMPROVISE — Think Fast. Create Fearlessly!

Develop spontaneity, quick thinking, confidence and creativity through exciting improvisation games, theatre sports and unscripted performance.

Learn to trust your instincts, embrace the unexpected and create theatre in the moment.

DEVISE — Create Something Extraordinary!

Work collaboratively to develop original theatre from the very first idea to the final performance.

Explore characters, themes, storytelling, movement and dramatic structure while discovering the excitement of creating something entirely your own.

ACT — Bring Characters to Life!

Develop acting technique through scripted scenes, character development, voice, movement and emotional expression.

Learn to interpret text, communicate meaning and create authentic, engaging performances.

Real Training. Real Achievement.

Flying Monkey students have the opportunity to work towards the New Zealand Speech and Drama Theatre in Action qualification.

This provides a valuable opportunity to demonstrate their developing theatre skills through a recognised assessment pathway.

Our programme supports students in developing the creativity, collaboration, improvisation and performance skills required for their examination work.

It's a wonderful way to celebrate their progress and gain recognition for their commitment to theatre.

The Confidence Project — Our Performance Showcase!

Flying Monkey Theatre Company performs in Pform's mid-year Confidence Project production.

This exciting theatre event gives our young actors the opportunity to showcase their work, collaborate as an ensemble and experience the thrill of live performance.

Unlike our weekly Dance | Sing | Act classes, Flying Monkey does not participate in the end-of-year Bruce Mason Centre production.

Instead, the company focuses on specialist theatre training, original performance work, its mid-year showcase and Speech and Drama examinations.

Creativity Takes Commitment

Flying Monkey is for young people who genuinely love theatre and are excited to develop their skills.

Company members are expected to:

Attend classes and rehearsals consistently.

Participate fully in improvisation, devising and acting activities.

Learn scripts and prepare performance material independently.

Contribute ideas and collaborate creatively.

Listen to feedback and continually develop their skills.

Commit to scheduled performances and examination preparation.

We encourage individuality, imagination and creative risk-taking while developing the discipline and professionalism that make great theatre possible.

You bring the imagination. We'll help you turn it into extraordinary theatre!

Join Flying Monkey Theatre Company!

Location: Wellesley Studios, Auckland

When: Saturdays, 2:00pm–3:30pm

Fees: $350 per term

Performance: The Confidence Project mid-year production

Qualification pathway: New Zealand Speech and Drama — Theatre in Action

Flying Monkey is ideal for enthusiastic young actors who love improvisation, storytelling and creating theatre.

Previous acting experience is not essential, but commitment, curiosity and a willingness to learn are.

Come create something extraordinary with Flying Monkey!