LONDON CALLING

A fundraiser for Henry

A fundraiser to support NZ independent performer Henry Ashby to study for a Masters at London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA)!

Featuring some of Pōneke's finest Musical Theatre performers singing epic, heartfelt, and joyous songs to support Henry on their journey to the UK.

All tickets and donations will go towards tuition, moving, and significant relocation costs. Different ticket types include different donation amounts, and you can add on donations after purchasing :)

The cost of tuition is £29,758 GBP - which currently converts to $68,078.06 NZD.

A message from Henry:

My name is Henry Ashby, and after many years working professionally in musical theatre and live performance in New Zealand, I have been offered a place in the MA Musical Theatre programme at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in London. LAMDA is one of the world's most respected and competitive drama schools, and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity which has the potential to completely transform my career as a performer, musician, and storyteller, allowing me to begin a career on the West End, a dream I've had for my whole life.

The challenge is that accepting this place comes with significant costs. Tuition, flights, visa expenses, relocation, accommodation, and the practical realities of moving to London create a financial hurdle that I cannot overcome alone. Every donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward helping me take up my place at LAMDA and continue representing New Zealand artists on an international stage.

Artwork by Aimée Sullivan Design

6:30pm Thursday 6 August 2026

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