Our whānau

Giles has taken just about every backstage role in theatre since starting as a stage manager in the UK. He has worked extensively as a director in the UK, Hong Kong and Aotearoa.

In Whakatū this includes Summer Shakespeares, The Wairau Affray and The Man Who Was Thursday.

He has also produced events in Whakatū including the Nelson Buskers Festival and various community events.

Jasmine has been involved in Nelson Fringe since the beginning, when she presented shows in the 2015 and 2016 Fringe Festivals. She was then part of the Trust for two years before joining the Fringe as an integral member of the team.

Jasmine is the manager of Nelson Showgirl Academy. She is well-known and regarded in the national burlesque industry as a performer, host and producer.

She has worked for various youth theatre initiatives across the top of the south and has a history in theatre, dance and event management.

Jasmine currently works for the Theatre Royal Nelson and pops up at local festivals in managing and performance roles such as Te Ramaroa and for Nelson City Council events.

Sarah has worked in communications in Australia, UK and New Zealand on everything from start-up theatre troupes, budget short films and experimental fringe, to the pointy end of international rock stars, world-class opera, contemporary dance and avantgarde theatre.

She’s worked for leading arts organisations including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Festival, Edinburgh International Festival and National Theatre of Scotland.

Sarah now works on a range of arts and events including Adam Chamber Music Festival, Dunedin Arts Festival and Make/Shift Spaces.