Inspiring Marsden Old Girls in the Performing Arts
Thomasin McKenzie - Actress - Student from 2014 -2018
Friday, 4 November 2022Thomasin's first acting job was in the New Zealand feature film EXISTENCE at age 7, but her first big role was at age 13, when she played the young Louise...
Sarah Burren - Creative Director and Puppet Creator - Student from 1973-1976
Thursday, 3 November 2022Sarah launched the Glow Show in 2017, after dreaming up the concept over several years. She was based in London and Toronto for 15 years, and designed...
Eddie Fraser-Hoskin - Lighting Designer - Student from 2000 - 2004
Wednesday, 2 November 2022Eddie got involved with theatre lighting while at Marsden, designing and operating for the school productions, and was the Student Head of Technical Drama...
Lara Strong - Musical Theatre - Student from 2013-2017
Wednesday, 2 November 2022Lara's passion for performing arts started at age 5, and her love of musical theatre began at Marsden when she played Gabriella in the school production...
Gemma New - Conductor - Student from 1991-2004
Wednesday, 2 November 2022Gemma started violin and piano studies at Marsden Primary and began conducting at age 15. She was student Head of Music in 2004 and went on to gain a BMus(Hons)...
Lara Flannery - Ballerina - Student from 2012-2016
Wednesday, 2 November 2022Lara began dancing at the age of 3 with Paula Hunt at Wellington Dance Academy, where she trained in RAD Ballet and NZAMD contemporary. Lara came to Marsden...
Bianca Andrew - Opera Singer - Student from 2004-2007
Wednesday, 2 November 2022Bianca Andrew is considered one of New Zealand’s most promising young singers to emerge in recent years.
A consummate actress as...
A consummate actress as...
Michelle Ang - Actress and Director - Student from 1995-1999
Tuesday, 1 November 2022Michelle Ang's career began as a teenager, working on McDonald's Young Entertainers and The Tribe, before she headed to Australia for a role on Neighbours....
Brigitte Heuser - Opera Singer - Student from 1995-2001
Tuesday, 1 November 2022Brigitte's Heuser's website https://brigitteheuser.com/
Miranda Harcourt DNZM - Actress and Acting Coach - Student from 1973-1980
Monday, 31 October 2022Miranda's website https://www.mirandaharcourt.com/
Karina Llanillo - Dancer - Student from 2005-2010
Monday, 31 October 2022Karina started dancing at a young age and trained with Jennifer Evans Dance Academy whilst at Marsden. After leaving school, Karina moved to Sydney, Australia...
Sally Jane Norman - Director New Zealand School of Music - Student from 1966 - 1970
Saturday, 8 October 2022Sally Jane Norman returned to Aotearoa in 2017 to direct the New Zealand School of Music–Te Kōkī, leading NZSM’s interdisciplinary...
Sheilah Winn - Supporter and Patron of the Arts - Student from 1928 - 1933
Wednesday, 22 December 2021Sheilah Winn was a supporter and patron of the arts, through philanthropy and a passion for the theatre.
With Celia and Cecil Manson she founded...
With Celia and Cecil Manson she founded...
Kate Hawley - Costume Designer - Student from 1982 - 1988
Tuesday, 21 December 2021Kate Hawley has designed costumes for film and theatre both in New Zealand and internationally.
Coming from a musical family involved in performance,...
Coming from a musical family involved in performance,...
Victoria Spackman ONZM - Film and Television - Student from 1988 - 1992
Wednesday, 1 December 2021Victoria has worked as a businesswoman, a leader in management and in the film, television and theatre industries. Victoria is the co-owner and Chief Executive...
Judy Bellingham MNZM - Singer and Singing Teacher - Student from 1963-1964
Wednesday, 13 October 2021Judy Bellingham has made a contribution to singing both as a teacher and as a performer for more than 50 years. She is the William Evans Associate Professor...
Katherine Dienes-Williams - Organist and Composer - Student from 1981-1987
Friday, 1 October 2021An organ scholarship at Wellington Cathedral started Katherine on her career. A scholarship to Winchester Cathedral followed in 1992. She has since established...