Performing Arts

School Production

Each year Girls' and Boys' High combine to put on a major production. It is the main time that the two schools get together on a major project. The responsibilities for the production alternate yearly between the schools as does the choice of production. In the past it has been mainly a Shakespeare followed by a musical, but recently this has been more flexible.

The venue for our production has recently shifted to Hamilton City Council's Meteor Theatre to give the production a more professional look - with the upgrade of the venue. The yearly production is a fine example of the diverse opportunities for boys here at the school. Mr Leach is the school's production director.

Theatre Sports

The school theatre-sports enthusiasts are coached by Drama teacher Mr Leach. The sport has a dedicated group who practice several times a week and enter local competitions in order to test their abilities against others in a 12 team compeition. Theatre-sports is becoming very popular with drama classes now offered at Hamilton Boys' High School from year 9 - 13.

As well as competing in the Waikato Championship, we also compete as part of the Super Eight Arts Festival each year.

Kapa Haka

Kapa Haka is a very popular Maori performing arts tradition. It enhances the wairua (spirit) and encompasses a holistic learning approach. All levels of development of the body, mind, spiritual and social are encouraged through the art. Kapa Haka is now recognised as a worthy qualification and depending on the numbers, students can gain credits through this medium.

Students enjoy Kapa Haka on both a competitive and non-competitive level and many attend to enjoy positive interaction with others, establishing friendships and gaining valuable skills.

The Kapa Haka team always welcomes new members to the group. It is an activity which runs all year at the school.