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.
| 2026 | SGNZ Shakespeare Festival - Winner - Antony and Cleopatra, Act V Scene II - Role of Cleopatra - NSSP Direct Entry Actor Award | ||
| 2025 | Shakespeare Festival - Winner - Macbeth, Compilation - Role of Witch - Best Student Director | ||
| 2024 | SGNZ Shakespeare Festival- Nominee - Romeo and Juliet, Act II Scene V Character: Juliet | ||
Theatre.
| 2026 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Helena | WSCW |
| 2025 | Macbeth | Lady Macbeth | WSCW |
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 |