Tola Newbery

Tola is a graduate of Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School who, since graduating, has enjoyed working on theatre production directed by Hone Kouka, Tammy Davis and Rachel House. Tola appeared in the NZ feature films DAFFODILS and THE PA BOYS and has regularly tread the boards at Christchurch's Court Theatre.

Ethnicity
Māori
Height
177 cm
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
Pronouns
he/him

Awards

2016
Chapman Tripp Awards
Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
The Vultures
2013
Hackman Theatre Awards
Winner of Best Mixed Ability Role
Hui
2012
Chapman Tripp Awards
Nomination for Best Newcomer
The Prospect

Film

2018
-
- Today
Daffodils
Greg
KHF Media & Libertine Pictures
Dir. David Stubbs
2013
-
- Today
The Pa Boys
City Boy
The Pa Productions Ltd
Dir. Himiona Grace

Television

2011
-
- Today
Nga Reo Hau 'The Prophet'
Andrew Beautiful
Eyeworks
Dir. Hone Kouka & Tammy Davis
2011
-
- Today
Nga Reo Hau 'Awhi Tapu'
Sonny
Eyeworks
Dir. Leo Gene Peters & Tammy Davis
2010
-
- Today
Paradise Cafe
Local Surfer
Gibson Group
Dir. Danny Mulherron

Theatre

2018
-
- Today
He Kura Korero
Actor/Collaborator
The Court Theatre
Dir. Holly Chappell
2018
-
- Today
Astroman
Jimmy
Court Theatre
Dir. Nancy Brunning
2017
-
- Today
Poropiti
Performer
Sugarlicks/Auckland Arts Fetsival/Matariki Festival
Dir. Tola Newbery & Mara TK
2016
-
- Today
Macbeth
Malcolm
Court Theatre
Dir. Ross Gumbley
2016
-
- Today
Waiora
Stranger/Chorus
Court Theatre
Dir. Hone Kouka
2016
-
- Today
The Vultures
Tawatea
Bats Theatre
Dir. Miria George
2014
-
- Today
Hikoi
Joe Miller
Circa Theatre
Dir. Nancy Brunning
2013
-
- Today
Hui
George Wahie
Silo Theatre @ Auckland Arts Festival
Dir. Rachel House/Cameron Rhodes
2013
-
- Today
Hui
George Wahie
Court Theatre
Dir. Erina Daniels
2012
-
- Today
The Prospect
Te Manawanui
Tawata Productions
Dir. Tammy Davis
2012
-
- Today
The Motor Camp
Jared Tairoa
Court Theatre
Dir. Timothy Bartlet
2011
-
- Today
Tu
Hoki
Tawata Productions
Dir. Hone Kouka
2011
-
- Today
Awhi Tapu
Sonny
Takirua
Dir. Leo-Gene Peters
2011
-
- Today
He Reo Aroha
Lead
Tawata Productions
Dir. Hone Kouka
2010
-
- Today
Black Mass
Jesus
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Erina Daniels
2010
-
- Today
The Pohutakawa Tree
Rev Athol Segwick
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Rachel House
2010
-
- Today
The Prophet (Monologue)
Ty
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Nathaniel Lees
2010
-
- Today
Go Solo (20mins Self Devised Show)
Heremi Parahaki
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Sophie Roberts
2009
-
- Today
Manawa Pou (Devised Show)
Buller
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Heather Timms & Teina Moetara
2009
-
- Today
A Midsummers Night Dream
Oberon
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Josette Bushell Mingo
2009
-
- Today
Her Naked Skin
Potter
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Annie Ruth
2009
-
- Today
Muntu
First Brother
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Wakanyote Njuguna
2008
-
- Today
Othello
Othello
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Jude Gibson
2008
-
- Today
The Shape of Things
Adam
Toi Whakaari
Dir. Simon Vincent
2007
-
- Today
Ella & the Kaitiaki
Dad/Kiwi Puppet
Court Theatre
Dir. Elizabeth O'Connor
2007
-
- Today
Dante
Ensemble
Dir. Tony McCaffery
2007
-
- Today
A Ship of Fools
Ensemble
Dir. Tony McCaffery
2006
-
- Today
Crashbash Roadshow
Ben
Dir. Elizabeth O'Connor

Musical Theatre

No items found.

Web series

No items found.

Short Film

2010
-
- Today
Losing It
Steve
Dir. Jared O Neale
2010
-
- Today
Telling Mali
Ben
Dir. Mike Smith
2009
-
- Today
Hold Up
AK
Dir. Mike Smith

Presenting

No items found.

Voice

2009
-
-Today
Children's Stories
Narrator
Learning Media
Dir.
2008
-
-Today
The Strength of Water
Loop Group
NZ FIlm Commission
Dir. Amagn Ballantyne

TV Commercial

01/2011
R/O:
-
Tip Top "Fruju"
Featured
Dir.Mark & Louis
10/2010
R/O:
2011
-
Tip Top "Choc Bar"
Featured
Dir.Mark & Louis

Other

No items found.

Training

2010
-
- Today
Bachelor of Performing Arts
TOI WHAKAARI: NZ Drama School
2009
-
- Today
Neutral Mask Workshop
John Bolton

Skills

Sports
Athletics
Sports
Badminton
Sports
Basketball
Sports
Boxing
Sports
Cricket
Sports
Cycling
Sports
Golf
Sports
Hockey
Sports
Ice Skating
Sports
Mau patu
Sports
Mau rākau
Sports
Netball
Sports
Rollerblading/Skating
Sports
Soccer
Sports
Swimming
Sports
Touch
Sports
Volleyball
Sports
Wrestling
Other
Yoga
Instruments
Drums
Instruments
Guitar
Instruments
Percussion
Singing
Baritone
Languages
Māori
Kapa Haka
Haka
Kapa Haka
Tītī tōrea
Kapa Haka
Waiata
Circus
Balancing
Circus
Puppeteer
Circus
Silks
Circus
Stilt Walking
Circus
Tumbling
Other
Combat Training
Other
Stage Combat
Other
Weapons/Firearms
Licences
Car
Licences
Motorcycle

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