Here's Jennifer yesterday talking about her life and career at ATC's BEHIND THE CURTAIN FUNDRAISER LUNCH.
And bad news for anyone who hasn't yet gotten their tickets for HELEN CLARK IN SIX OUTFITS: The season is now sold out.
Last chance! With 2 of the remaining 6 shows sold out, best get your tickets now. Closes Sunday (no shows Saturday–Anzac Day).
Info/book: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
"witty one-liners and zingers that had the audience in stitches … great night out"/@stuff.co.nz
If you were disappointed to see that today's matinee of HELEN CLARK IN SIX OUTFITS is sold out, you now have a chance to go to the newly-added matinee next Sunday. Get 'em before they sell out too.
Info/book: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
Michael is in the cast of comedy film SHEARING THE LOVE which recently completed filming in NZ. This @deadline.com article talks about the film:
deadline.com/2026/04/back...
Jennifer will speak at Auckland Theatre Company's first BEHIND THE CURTAIN FUNDRAISER LUNCH, 21 April at QT Hotel Auckland. "Jennifer will speak about her extensive career and share behind-the-curtain insights into the creation of Helen Clark in Six Outfits".
Info/book: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
Review: "absolute must-watch … smart, stylish and deeply entertaining … whip-smart … brimming with clever insights and comedic flair … infectious sense of fun … delights as much as it provokes, anchored by two exceptional performances"/SpicyPulp
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Review: "Both cast members give excellent performances … Special kudos is reserved for Ward-Lealand who reproduces the Clark mannerisms expertly with her steely stares and assertive delivery in boomy alto tones … highly recommended"/13th Floor
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Review: "Ward-Lealand and Gibson had us in the palms of their hands, chuckling, hooting, and gurgling … they have created a work that is moving and funny, quirky and alive … sublimely good"/Theatreview
www.theatreview.org.nz/production/h...
Info/tix: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
Review: "Gibson and Ward-Lealand are both very fine performers and the rapport between them is strong and dynamic … an excellent play with great staging and flawless acting"/@andrewwhiteside.bsky.social
HELEN CLARK IN SIX OUTFITS at Auckland Theatre Company
Info/tix: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
Review: "Ward-Lealand’s comedic timing is bang on. Her impersonation of Clark was spot on … witty one-liners and zingers that had the audience in stitches … a great night out. Head along, you’ll love it"/NZ Stuff
www.stuff.co.nz/culture/3609...
Info/tix: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
Review: "executed expertly, exceeding expectations with sharp humour and powerful messaging … captivating performances from the very beginning. Their energy, sharp comedic timing … were a delight, landing perfectly with an enthusiastic audience"/Keeping up with NZ
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Review: "the whole 75 minutes of ATC’s new production, Helen Clark in Six Outfits … was glorious: the set, the script, the lighting and, most definitely, the legend of theatre, Jennifer Ward-Lealand"/@thespinoff.bsky.social
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Info/tix: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
Tonight is the first preview performance of HELEN CLARK IN SIX OUTFITS! Come along and see what they've been working so hard to put together.
Info/tix: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
(Previews are 20% off the normal price).
Interview with Jennifer in 6 April NZ Women's Weekly where she discusses how she came to acting and events throughout her life that have brought her to where she is today (about to do HELEN CLARKE IN SIX OUTFITS!)
nowtolove.co.nz/celebrity/je...
(Incl many pictures of Jennifer and the family)
On Friday 1 May, Michael and Jennifer will be performing in The Actors' Program's FUNDRAISER VARIETY SHOW celebrating the 15-year anniversary of the Program.
Info/book: www.theactorsprogram.co.nz/workshops/15...
If you're wondering what 6 outfits have to do with the story of Helen Clark's life and career, this NZ Listener article explains it: www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener... (gift article)
"Clark … was well used to comments about what she wore, how she did her hair, her teeth and her gender"
Yesterday Jennifer did an interview on Culture 101 on Radio NZ talking about the HELEN CLARK IN SIX OUTFITS – playing an icon, the play's relevance, the rehearsal process, etc. Listen here: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Starts next Tuesday; info, tix: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
Following the huge success of last year's IN OTHER WORDS tour, this year's tour takes it to more locations.
"script is terrific … Ward-Lealand and Hurst are terrific … emotionally charged scenes … excellent piece of work … Highly recommended"/Theatreview
(Tix on sale soon)
The good news we need in these dark times!
With just 2 weeks until the start of HELEN CLARK IN SIX OUTFITS, playwright Fiona Samuel recently talked with Jesse Mulligan on Radio NZ about how she conceived and developed the play.
Listen: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Jennifer stars as Helen Clark.
Info/book: www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/202...
15 years ago, Michael and Jennifer were among the founders of The @ActorsProgram, an actor training program in Auckland. They are also members of the Artistic Board. It is now fundraising to help secure the future of the Program.
Info/donate: givealittle.co.nz/cause/15-dol...
Michael did a fun, energy-filled episode of the XENA: WARRIOR NUTBALLS podcast. Stories about his time on H:TJ & Xena as actor & director.
Podcaster comment: "He's a beautiful, beautiful human being … He's just like this big, lion-hearted, creative genius, really"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J54y...
PRIMA FACIE review: "Capacity audience well engaged by strong performance … played strongly by Cassandra Woodhouse … the stuff of potent theatre"
www.theatreview.org.nz/production/.
Next tour stops: Oamaru, Queenstown, Cromwell, Te Anau, Lake Hawea. Info/tix: nztheatrecompany.com
Michael directed.
PRIMA FACIE review: "Capacity audience well engaged by strong performance … played strongly by Cassandra Woodhouse … the stuff of potent theatre". www.theatreview.org.nz/production/p...
Touring thru March; info/tix: nztheatrecompany.com
Next stops: Oamaru, Queenstown, Cromwell
Michael directed.
PRIMA FACIE review: "Cassandra Woodhouse is, without a doubt, an absolute powerhouse … Go see the show" www.theatreview.org.nz/production/p...
Touring thru March; info/tix: www.nztheatrecompany.com
Michael directed.
Jennifer will star in HELEN CLARK IN SIX OUTFITS (by Fiona Samuels) for Auckland Theatre Company, 7-26 April. A "funny and occasionally shocking insight into the personal and public compromises and costs she withstood in her inexorable rise in power".
Info/book: www.atc.co.nz/.../2026.../...
Jennifer (Boudica on “The Deliverer” and Zehra on “The Play’s the Thing") was interviewed for the XENA WARRIOR NUTBALLS podcast. She talks about getting cast, working on the show, being an actor in NZ, and her other work.
On podcast networks and You Tube www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l7w...
Coming to you on Friday, Perth. Don't miss it!
Info/tix: www.perthfestival.com.au/program/seas...
Michael is Headmaster Sutherland in new series FEELINGS CLUB. Set in intense Hawkesworth College, it shows how students deal with pressure.
29 short form episodes. Premiers tomorrow 11 am on Instagram, You Tube, and TicToc. New eps Wed & Sun at 11.
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkm1...
Today's the day, Ireland! See BIRTHRIGHT at Dublin International Film Festival.
Info/book: www.diff.ie/programme/bi...