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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, Evocative/Provocative , at festivals and venues in New Zealand and Australia.  She is also in demand as a tutor of musical theatre.

Jennifer was a founding board member of the Watershed Theatre, a co-founder of The Large Group, and is currently President of New Zealand Actors Equity and serves as a trust board member of Silo Theatre. 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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Jennifer to Host Women in Film and Television Awards

Jennifer will host the 8th annual Women in Film and Television NZ Awards on 5 August 2010 at Sky City Theatre; doors open at 6 p.m.  Click here for more information and to book.


Jennifer on The Good Word Debate

The Good Word Debate, which took place in May during the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival, will be televised on Wednesday, 18 August at 9:10 p.m. on TVNZ 7, with repeat showings on Thursday, 19 August (2:10 p.m.), Friday, 20 August (9:10 p.m.), and Saturday, 21 August (10:10 a.m.)  The other debaters are Emily Perkins, Finlay Macdonald, Gordon McLauchlan, Steve Braunias, and Bill Hastings, moderated by Te Radar.  The moot: "Off the Shelf and Into the Hard-drive: The Book is Dead".


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'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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Jennifer is represented by Johnson and Laird Management.