21 November, 2025
All the world’s her stage Centre New Zealand’s Young Shakespeare Katikati teen Hannah Gourlay, pictured here at the Haiku stage, will perform on one Company 2026 trip – a three-week tour of the world’s most famous stages – London’s of London’s theatre and arts production hotspots from July 3-22. The Globe Theatre – next July. The Katikati College head girl just finished The 18-year-old is one of 24 students nationwide chosen for the Shakespeare Globe her Year 13 exams and is now laser-focused
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on fundraising the $12,600 required to take the trip of a lifetime next year. Living and breathing Shakespeare for the last five years while growing her love and talent for drama and arts production – and simultaneously giving back to her school and
community in a range of roles – she hopes Katikati will get behind her to help get her to London – the birthplace and stomping ground of her favourite playwright. Find out how to help Hannah on page 3. Photo / Merle Cave