Oliver’s recent roles include the murderous Captain Segura in Our Man in Havana, the callous and cynical Alan Raleigh in God of Carnage (where he was nominated for a NAPTA award) and the infamous Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian Gray. He’s clearly drawn to playing morally dodgy characters.

He says maybe that’s what attracted him to The Golden Fleece. “It’s dark, funny, a bit disturbing in places – and it’s pretty ambiguous. It makes it a really interesting and intense play to work on.”

This is his first show at the Dolphin and he says it’s been great working with the team here.

Jacquelyn was five years old when she first tread the boards in a pair of ballet shoes. Since then, she has been involved in many productions both onstage (singing, dancing, acting) and backstage (running pyrotechnics, stage managing, follow-spotting, and as Production Assistant). After being Madame Jeanne in last year’s international premiere of Lindsey Brown’s “Bridal Shop Confessions” she is thrilled to be making her directing debut with Lindsey’s “A Lovely Day for a Boat Trip (and to escape your own wedding)”.

as Gwen

Jenna returns to the Dolphin after her debut last year as Maria in Bridal Shop Confessions. In this new Lindsey Brown play, Jenna plays Gwen, the no nonsense maid of honour and best friend we all need in our lives... whether we like it or not! She’s excited to be part of the One Act Play festival and treading the boards again.

as Sadie

Tessa is a voice over artist, vocal coach/speech therapist, podcaster and actress. She is a graduate of 'The Actors Program', loves being on stage and is so pleased to finally return after a number of years away. This is her second time performing at the Dolphin with her first performance in 'The Crippled Harlequin' earning her 'Best Supporting Actress' for the year. When Tessa isn't doing voice over work, she is running her own business teaching voice, vocal health, as well as 'Breath and Vocal Stamina.’

Rosheen (She/Her) is a Tamaki Makaurau based actor and creative, originally from Poneke (Wellington). She has been acting since 13, and has been on stage every year since. Prior performances include Thrill of Love (Company Theatre), Shepherd (Howick Little Theatre) and a brilliant run of Spiders Web at Dolphin Theater with her Co Star turned director Kieran Bennett! Rosheen is excited to be telling the stories of queer characters as a rainbow actor herself. She can't wait for you to see the love in this show.

Olivia is a Toi Whakaari trained actor and has been a member of the New Zealand Arts community for over seven years. Currently with Odd Management, she is passionate about screen and theatre acting and is thrilled to be having her Dolphin Theatre debut.

Rebekkah (Ngāti Maru) is an in-demand performer, choreographer, singer, actress and dance educator/adjudicator living in Tāmaki Makaurau. She recently graduated from the University of Auckland, completed her post-graduate diploma in Dance Studies, and trained at Broadway Dance Centre in New York. As a performer, Rebekkah has credits with various theatre and dance companies; some highlights include work with Auckland Theatre Company ‘Shortland Street The Musical’ and 'Chicago'. Rebekkah is the Co-Founder and director of the dynamic dance theatre company Luck & Schooney.

Kieran (he/him) has for several years been threatening to stop being an actor and actually do some work for once in his life. He has finally made good on that threat and is delighted to be directing Picket Fence People. Kieran has a history with the Dolphin, his first show being another one-act, Spotlight in 2021, and his first full length show being Spiders Web that same year (with the incredible Rosheen Leslie). Kieran has worked as an actor in Tāmaki Makaurau for the last 9 years, and is excited to take his first crack at directing. His most recent tread across the boards was only a short while ago as Fay Gay in Kiwifruits, a show which he’s certain you all came to see and enjoyed immensely. He is thrilled to bring this queer love story to the Dolphin stage and hopes everyone can see a little bit of themselves in it.

Lyndsey is happy to be back at the Dolphin. Working in a corporate office by day is a stark difference to being on stage and you can guess which is more fun. She is loving the variety of shows in this One Act Plays season and hopes you do too.