InterAct Festival 2026 wraps up in style!
The 16th InterAct Disability Arts Festival has wrapped up at Corbans Estate Arts Centre in Henderson. ​​There were some epic performances from Arohanui School, Mt. Richmond, The Mute (from mars) and Interacting Drama. Along with the craft workshops, art exhibit and marketplace, it was another memorable event.
More than 30 groups, bands or soloists took to the stage, making it Auckland's biggest event for disabled performers. And true to our theme, this years' event was indeed full of 'Magical Moments.'
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Many thanks to the performers and their support teams who put out everything they had to get up on stage and make their voice heard. For many artists it was their first time taking the spotlight and we were thrilled to witness their bravery and creative contributions.
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Thanks also to our many volunteers, our sponsors and tutors who made this years festival a blast. Without your efforts and contributions, none of this would have happened.
Drama, Hip Hop dancing, and Filmmaking classes in Auckland
Interacting provides ​opportunities for disabled artists and performers to express their talents. ​​ Our affordable classes include drama, Hip Hop dance and filmmaking. We provide a positive place where individuals can have fun, develop skills and showcase their talents. We currently have opportunities in Henderson, Manurewa and Howick.
Interacting is continuing to visit schools, service providers and activity centres with our FREE Acting2Advocate presentations. Our group of intellectually disabled actors perform scenes from their real lives showing how to stand up for their human rights. It's fun and interactive and part of our Enabling Good Lives programme. Click the link to find out more and contact john@interacting.org.nz.​
Interacting has joined Entertainment Book!
What does this mean? Every time an entertainment book is purchased, part of the proceeds goes to Interacting.
Help us raise funds so we can continue to deliver the classes, InterAct festival and A2A workshops to you! (Interacting needs to be selected as the chosen charity for proceeds to go to.)
What is the Entertainment book? It's a 'book' that is now an app of vouchers giving discounts such as 25% off or buy 1 get 1 free. You can use the app at many restaurants, fast food chains, and attractions such as the zoo, tenpin bowling, accommodations, retail and more!
You can share this with family and have up to 5 devices on each book (app).
Each book is $75 and can be used in Australia and Bali as well. The book lasts for 12 months.
To purchase, click on the link below or scan QR code (takes you directly to Interacting's fundraiser page.)
https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/9x71310
Thanks for helping and supporting us! Please also help share this with friends and family!
ps. If bought from the main website (rather than scanning code or clicking link), you need to type Interacting as the organisation to support.
OUR PURPOSE
VISION
To establish and maintain a number of performing arts opportunities for members of disabled communities.
PURPOSE
To empower Interacting members by giving them a voice in the community and by telling stories that break down barriers and advocate for a disability awareness.
VALUES
Respect peoples ability and encourage personal growth.
OUR GOALS
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Provide members of disabled communities with opportunities to tell stories through the performing arts.
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Organise and develop workshops including drama, dance, music and filmmaking
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Train people to run workshops for children and adults with special needs, especially focusing on training people from within the Maori and Pacific Island communities.
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Establish an ensemble theatre company of people with special needs to present plays and productions.
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Promote the use of drama therapy and involvement in theatre of people with special needs.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
