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Since training at Auckland's influential Theatre Corporate, New Zealand actor Jennifer Ward-Lealand has worked extensively in theatre, film and television for over 25 years.  She has excelled in both dramatic and comedic roles, as well as numerous roles in musical theatre and cabaret.

In recent years Jennifer has also become a director of theatre, especially musicals, and has devised many cabarets.  As an accomplished singer, she presents her own shows, Falling in Love Again and The Look of Love, at festivals and venues in New Zealand and Australia.  She is also in demand as a tutor of musical theatre.

Jennifer is President of New Zealand Actors Equity and serves as a trust board member of Silo Theatre and an honorary board member of Women in Film & Television-Auckland. In the 2007 New Years Honours List, she was named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit "for services to the theatre and the community." 

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CLICK LINKS AT RIGHT FOR INFORMATION ON JENNIFER'S CABARET SHOWS:

Check out Jennifer's My Space page at www.myspace.com/jenniferwardlealand

JENNIFER TO PERFORM IN CABARET TO BENEFIT WAIHEKE ART GALLERY

Jennifer and her husband Michael Hurst will perform in a cabaret "A Night in Berlin" to benefit the Waiheke Art Gallery on Friday, 25 July 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Morra Hall in Oneroa.  Tickets are $140 each and include wine and a three course themed dinner; book through the Gallery at 372-9907.


JENNIFER TO HOST WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS

Jennifer will host the Women in Film and Television Awards on Monday 11 August 2008 at Skycity Theatre.  Click here to book.

JENNIFER IN BUZZY BEE

Jennifer is voicing the character of Dorable Duck in Buzzy Bee, an animated short series for tv.


JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND, PRESIDENT, NEW ZEALAND ACTORS EQUITY

Jennifer is joined by a number of other New Zealand actors in a short recruitment video on Youtube for New Zealand Actors Equity.  Check it out here; see New Zealand Equity's new website here.



JENNIFER'S CD, FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN

Jennifer has produced a CD, Falling in Love Again, which is a studio recording of her touring cabaret show Jennifer Ward-Lealand Falling in Love Again.  Click here for more about the CD including a complete song list and instructions on how to order.

Review:  " . . . you'll never again hear Dietrich as divinely drawn by someone so intelligent and beautiful . . . buy this CD, give copies to your friends . . . "  GayNZ.com


Kia ora and welcome to Jennifer Ward-Lealand's Official Website.  Whether you're a fan looking for information, a producer seeking a performer, or somebody just stopping by - we're glad you're here.  Please use the menu at the top of the page to explore Jennifer's career - past and future. And if you have questions or comments, just drop us a line:  .  Thanks.

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