Olive Beran-Wright Actor Profile

Profile

Pronoun

She/Her

Ethnicity

European

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Height

176 cm

Age Range

13–23

Career Highlights

Olive Wright is a New Zealand emerging actor with a growing focus on classical theatre and Shakespearean performance. She has been recognised on the SGNZ Shakespeare Festival circuit, winning the NSSP Direct Entry Actor Award in 2026 for "Antony and Cleopatra" (Cleopatra), following earlier accolades including Best Student Director for "Macbeth" (2025) and a 2024 nomination for "Romeo and Juliet" (Juliet). Her theatre credits include 'Helena' in "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and 'Lady Macbeth' in "Macbeth", with a strong foundation in classical stage performance. Olive is the daughter of acclaimed New Zealand actress Tandi Wright.

Awards.

2026SGNZ Shakespeare Festival - Winner - Antony and Cleopatra, Act V Scene II - Role of Cleopatra - NSSP Direct Entry Actor Award
2025Shakespeare Festival - Winner - Macbeth, Compilation - Role of Witch - Best Student Director
2024SGNZ Shakespeare Festival- Nominee - Romeo and Juliet, Act II Scene V Character: Juliet

Theatre.

2026A Midsummer Night’s DreamHelenaWSCW
2025MacbethLady MacbethWSCW

Training.

Miranda Harcourt Teen Screen Acting Intensive - Rata Studios - 2026
Western Springs College Drama NCEA Level 2-3 - Robert Pollock and Kayleigh Haworth (2022 - 2026) - 2026
Fight for Camera Workshop - Dana Grant - 2022