There has been plenty of interest from Taranaki tamariki in being part of the cast of the New Plymouth Operatic Society production of Matilda the Musical, planned for July 2022.
New Plymouth Operatic marketing manager Tracey Blake says three workshops put on last week for children interested in auditioning for roles were all fully booked.
"That equates to 180 Taranaki children who are keen to learn what will be expected at the auditions in January."
She says there is a potential for more workshop spaces to open up.
"Anyone who has found it difficult to book for workshops can rest assured that the society is looking at capacity options for existing sessions to allow further spots to become available."