Bruce Hopkins
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Speech Writer, Comedy Host, Judge, Live Performance Host, Debator, Improvisor, After Dinner Speaker, Compere/MC, Panellist, Singer/ Live Performance - Interests:
Adventure, Broadcasting, Conservation / Environment, Sport, Intrepid Travel, Maori Culture & Language, Theatre, Dance, Opera, Theatre, Film & Television, Music, Satire, Social Services, Current Affairs - Location:
Auckland - View All My Profiles
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With over 20 years experience behind him, we all know Bruce can act. Internationally he’s best known as ‘Gamling’ in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings. He’s also appeared internationally in theatre from Zurich to Sydney, represented NZ in World Theatre Sports and hosted a Sunday night talkback radio show. Bruce spent eight years as a professional dancer in both New Zealand and Australia, including stints with both the New Zealand Ballet and the acclaimed Limbs Dance Company. A man willing to stand up and speak out, he is associated with Greenpeace, Amnesty and Actors Equity. Bruce has over 15 years of corporate work experience, including as one half of the comedic MC duo, ‘Des + Les’. In the words of a peer, ‘Bruce is exceptional’.
Testimonials
Bruce was exceptional. On the actual night he produced the exact performance we had envisioned with an uncanny instinct for what was needed - '2008 L'Oreal Colour Trophy Awards'.
—Bruce has been an exceptional MC at every event. Bruce is a unique character, able to mix professionalism with his down to earth and hilarious sense of humour. Our audience of Chartered Accountants is the ultimate test for an MC. Bruce is loved by our clients as much as he is by our staff, a testament to his energetic personality and the fantastic job that he's done for us over many years- 'APS Conference'.
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