Harita interviews Kristin Paulse.Kristin Paulse is a South African–born, Auckland–raised performer now based in Melbourne. She is deeply grateful and incredibly proud to be returning home to join the New Zealand company of &Juliet. After spending the past three years working and touring extensively across Australia, this homecoming holds special significance as she steps onto New Zealand stages once again, surrounded by the community that first nurtured her love of performance. Australian theatre credits include Hairspray (Dynamite), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (cover Tina Turner and ensemble), and most recently Mimi Marquez in RENT at the Sydney Opera House — a career highlight and her first lead role in Australia. In New Zealand, Kristin appeared as Gloria in Madagascar the Musical and Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors at The Court Theatre. She also toured nationally as Tina Turner in Showtime Australia’s Simply The Best – The Tina Turner Tribute Show, performing in theatres across the country. Alongside her theatre work, she has been a regular performer at live music events around Tāmaki Makaurau. Kristin is especially humbled to be part of bringing &Juliet to Aotearoa and to share the stage with such extraordinary Kiwi talent. Leading this production on home soil is a true full-circle moment, and she feels immense gratitude for the audiences, mentors and supporters who have shaped her journey from Auckland to Australia and back again. Beyond musical theatre, Kristin is a singer-songwriter who releases original music under the name KRISTN, with her work available on all major streaming platforms. She dedicates this season to her family and the community who have always championed her dreams. Kristin is currently starring in the Explora Journeys season of & JULIET, as Juliet herself. The musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told - Romeo and Juliet. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? The all-kiwi cast is coming to the St James Theatre this May.

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