Canterbury Youth Theatre NZ

Now that the dust has settled...

The whole team wanted to congratulate the cast of Julius Caesar for a run well made! We'll be posting some exciting developments on this project in due course over this year. Thank you to everybody that has committed so much to this show and this initiative.

There is so much more to come for CYT.

⌛The ides of March have come, but are not gone, Caesar.
Time is running out for you to see our rendition of Julius Caesar! We have TWO SHOWS left. We have tickets for the matinee and a smattering left for the evening so please come and support this marvelous show today!
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/julius-caesar-canterbury-youth-theatre-2026
📸Rhian Horn

🧐Yet Brutus says he was ambitious; And, sure, he is an honourable man.
We're just one day away from opening night so make sure you book your tickets now!
🎟Ticket link: https://events.humanitix.com/julius-caesar-canterbury-youth-theatre-2026
📸Rhian Horn

💛As I love the name of honour more than I fear death.
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/julius-caesar-canterbury-youth-theatre-2026
Rome is calling you to come and see this excellent rendition of Julius Caesar!! Make sure you don't miss out by booking your tickets now!
📸Rhian Horn

🏛 Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/julius-caesar-canterbury-youth-theatre-2026
We're getting so close to our first performance this Friday (16th)! Make sure you don't miss out by booking your tickets now!
📸Rhian Horn

💪Bid me run, and I will strive with things impossible.
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/julius-caesar-canterbury-youth-theatre-2026
📆16th & 17th Jan,

We bid you all to run to the ticket link and book you tickets! This show has all of the drama and wit that the Bard intended with flare of something new. Make sure you don't miss out!

⌛The ides of march are coming...
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/julius-caesar-canterbury-youth-theatre-2026

Rehearsals are in full swing and we can't wait to show you everything these amazing young people have been creating. Make sure you don't miss out by booking your tickets now!

📸Rhian Horn

So are they all; all honourable men 🤥
Come see our fantastic cast on the 16th and 17th Jan 🎟
https://events.humanitix.com/julius-caesar-canterbury-youth-theatre-2026
Find out more about some of our wonderful cast ⤵

India Horrey - Brutus (The Elder)
After performing in A Midsummer’s Dream with Canterbury Youth Theatre last year, India is very excited to return and be a part of Julius Caeser. India has loved performing since she was eleven, taking part in numerous theatre productions, local/national competitions and Speech and Drama exams. Recent experiences include working towards her Trinity College LTCL Speech and Drama qualification, achieving her practical exam with distinction, and performing as Juliet with the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London this past July. India has also spent the previous year completing her certificate in Hair and Makeup Artistry with Yoobee College and is preparing to study Costume Construction at Toi Whakaari this coming year.

Bella Eginton-Abbott - Octavius
Bella is a passionate and dedicated performer. This year, she has performed in Youth Court Jester productions while studying a Certificate in Performing Arts, bringing energy and humour to local audiences. She has also been actively involved in school and community based theatre, using performance as a tool to engage, inspire, and connect with a wide range of people. Whether in a professional production or a community setting, Bella values every opportunity to perform and continues to pursue a future filled with creativity, growth, and the transformative power of theatre.

Alethia Cooper - Calphurnia
Alethia Cooper is a sixteen-year-old New Zealand–born actress who has loved performing for as long as she can remember. She has appeared in numerous stage productions, including Mary Poppins, The Lion King, and Aladdin. Earlier this year, she took part in the 2025 Shakespeare Festival and is thrilled to be performing in Julius Caesar. This production marks her first time with Canterbury Youth Theatre, and she is excited to be working alongside such a talented cast and creative team.

There are no tricks in plain and simple faith 🙏
Come see our fantastic cast on the 16th and 17th Jan 🎟
https://events.humanitix.com/julius-caesar-canterbury-youth-theatre-2026
Find out more about some of our wonderful cast ⤵

Zeph Atienza - Paris
Zeph is excited to work with Canterbury Youth Theatre for the second time, having previously starred as Nick Bottom in the 2025 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. In school productions, Zeph has performed as Robertson Ay, Neleus, and Valentine (Mary Poppins), Donkey (Shrek the Musical), Aladdin (Aladdin Jr.), and numerous other roles in school plays or submissions for Shakespeare Festival. Previously the Year 13 Drama Leader, Zeph has graduated from Middleton Grange School, and received the Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Performing Arts Departmant. Zeph is looking forward to pursuing a degree in Music in University.

Clementine Bruce - Brutus (The Younger)
Clementine is excited to return for her second CYT summer, having thoroughly enjoyed playing Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2025. Clem has eight years of experience at Lyttelton Arts Factory, where she currently teaches Year 1-4 Drama. A Year 13 student at Cashmere, Clementine directed and acted in a piece from The Taming of the Shrew in 2025. Other recent highlights include performing as Dionysus in Aristophanes’ Frogs, one of the witches in Macbeth, and a lead role in Decadence at LAF. She also competes in and coaches Theatresports. Beyond theatre, Clementine loves art, night swims and olives.

Leo Cronin-Wilson - Cinna the Poet and a Messenger
Leo Cronin-Wilson is ecstatic to play Cinna the Poet and the Messenger as a part of CYT's second annual play. A mixture of awestruckedness and excitement came upon him when he found out he would get to perform his own death in the last scene of the first half, fake blood pack included. He hopes you will enjoy the play, as much he enjoyed being a part of it.