Dunedin Opera Company

Formed in 1956, the Dunedin Opera Company is the oldest professional opera company in New Zealand.

Musical Theatre New Zealand

This non-profit organisation fosters and encourages musical theatre, and the site provides links to many community theatre groups around the country.

National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA)

Based in Christchurch, NASDA offers a Bachelor of Performing Arts specialising in Music Theatre.

New Zealand Opera

New Zealand Opera is the largest professional opera company in New Zealand, performing in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

New Zealand Opera School

New Zealand’s premier opera training school, which runs annually in January.

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