Massive Theatre Company

Massive Theatre Company
Massive Theatre Company is a professional contemporary physical ensemble company in Aotearoa (New Zealand), creating new theatre with emerging and professional actors, directors, and writers; their work comes from real stories, reflecting the rich diversity of their country. Click on ‘Body of Work’ for links to information and photo galleries for past productions.

Devising Theatre the Massive Way, Part 1: Development

Devising Theatre the Massive Way, Part 1: Development
• Sam Scott, Artistic Director for Massive Theatre Company, writes about the early stages of the devised project, I LOVE YOU G. Scott writes about how she begins and what she and the other collaborators do before getting to the devising/rehearsal period which will have a premiere at the end of it.

Devising Theatre the Massive Way, Part 2: Devising and Rehearsing

Devising Theatre the Massive Way, Part 2: Devising and Rehearsing
• Sam Scott, Artistic Director for Massive Theatre Company, writes about the planning and devising process of the devised project, I LOVE YOU G, leading up to opening night. This post picks up where she left off in Devising Theatre the Massive Way, Part 1: Development.

Making Babble | Rehearsal Trailer

(2:00) Rehearsal shots and interviews with the cast and team of 'Babble,' Auckland Arts Festival 2020.

Chair Duets (2016) | Massive Nui Ensemble

(2:04) Massive's emerging artist company, Nui Ensemble, performs in the 2016 Frantic Assembly 'Chair Duets' challenge. Devised by the cast, directed by Carla Martell and Jonny Moffatt.

Te Whare Kapua | Company

(0:32) “If you close your eyes and walk you’ll surely not get lost, the mountain calls your name, it knows you better than you know yourself.”

'Te Whare Kapua', The Cloud House, is a new play written by Miriama McDowell for Massive Theatre Company.

Te Whare Kapua features emerging artists Ngamako Rota, Sophia Mullender, Elsie Polosovai, Josiah Va’a, and Skye Kelly in this dynamic and poignant new work.

Directed by Sam Scott, this work uses physicality, music, and dialogue to weave together the hearts and minds of our characters and, in turn, encourages you to springboard into your own experiences.

Making Half of the Sky (2019) | Trailer

(2:00) Behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and creative team of 'Half of the Sky,' written by Lennie James for Massive Company.

My Bed My Universe | Teaser (2014)

(1:29) Massive Theatre Company's 'My Bed My Universe,' in collaboration with NZTrio - was filmed at the Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber on April 2, 2014.

IB Theatre - Collaborative Project (first assessment 2024): Massive Theatre Company