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Film Television and Theatrical Management The corporate division of the Robert Bruce Agency represents a versatile group of professionals.

Whether a personal appearance, an MC, singer, comedian or character actor; a keynote speaker, panellist, facilitator, motivator or business advisor - RBA Corporate provides a flexible, comprehensive service.

16/12/2024

Introducing:
✨Brian Sagala

It’s a special welcome to Brian Sagala, the much admired Pasifika broadcaster and MC rejoining the acting ranks, on camera and behind the microphone.
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13/12/2024

FRIDAY THE 13TH | FLASHBACK💥🚨

Most of us love scary movies. Friday the 13th is a great day to pay tribute to the special Kiwi contributions to the horror genre.

And to note that we like a nervous laugh while we’re watching.

From Peter Jackson’s insane debuts, the rightly named Bad Taste and Braindead, to kidult NZ classic Under The Mountain on screens big and small, Death Warmed Up, international favourite The Irrefutable truth About Demons, cult classic The Evil Dead and its TV spinoff, all the way to the utterly original global hit What We Do In The Shadows. And over the years many RBA artists have played their creepy part in this bloodthirsty collection.
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10/12/2024

Presenting
✨ Tony Zhou | ._.zhou

A quirky, energetic artist with a rapidly growing list of credits in both drama and comedy, Tony is known for characters that are coming-of-age, eccentric, boyish and unhinged.
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10/12/2024

ROCKY HORROR SHOW 1973 | FLASHBACK💥🚨
Actor Richard O’Brien grew up in New Zealand but his creative genius flourished in the UK in where he created The Rocky Horror Show in 1973. Amazingly, it has been in constant production ever since - a timeless homage to B movies and gender diversity. And The Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of the all time cult movies. (50 years on, O’Brien is back in New Zealand with the world premiere tour of The Kingdom of Bling)
For RBA’s Joel Tobeck it sparks memories of his bold and brash turn in the Auckland Theatre Company’s 2002 production, an experience he described as ‘a blast!’, and about which the Herald said: “His Frank’N’ Furter is a marvellous creation. In his corset and fishnets - and, yes, pearls - Tobeck is louche and lithe. He is a sinewy feline predator, but one who stomps rather than struts, and never hams it up, in his platform shoes.”

RBA’s:
Richard O’Brien
Joel Tobeck |

03/12/2024

Introducing:
✨Vasa Tasele

It’s a ‘welcome back’ for Vasa, one of our favourite Samoan actors, who’s been busy with parental responsibilities. Now this multi-talented performer is ready to make his mark once more on stage and screen!
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27/11/2024

THE DEAD LANDS TVS 2020 | FLASHBACK
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The Dead Lands television series was an innovative partnership between TVNZ, GFC and AMC, the American network responsible for The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad.
The series is set in the same world as the original breakthrough movie, with new characters, a new story and an awesome Kiwi cast, this time on a global platform.

It was also a milestone moment for three special RBA artists.

Action actor Briar Rose came from Melbourne, ready to spread her wings and relishing the Māori cultural framing. A quiet presence on set, experiencing his first big professional production, was a youthful Evander Brown, soon to join the RBA ranks.

And coming out of retirement to play a pivotal role in the dark, dramatic tale, was Vicky Haughton, one of our most experienced and respected actors

Vicky’s career is woven through a generation of screen and stage creativity.
As a singer, dancer and presenter she was part of pioneering TV music shows like 12 Bar Rhythm ‘n’ Shoes and VJM. Her stage career, including 10 years with Auckland’s Mercury Theatre, embraced both drama and musicals including Oliver, The King and I, The Sound of Music, Chicago, South Pacific and Carmen. On screen she has appeared in Marlin Bay, Mercy Peak, Mataku, Nights in the Garden of Spain, King Kong and Whale Rider.

RBA’s
Briar Rose |
Evander Brown |
Vicky Haughton
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27/11/2024

NZTVA 2024 | RBA Highlights💥🚨🏆

An amazing night at the New Zealand TV Awards. We’d like to salute not just the winners and the nominees, but every creative, crew member and actor who contributed to the year’s outstanding slate of productions, big and small, in the face of all kinds of practical and financial obstacles.

A special mention of course to RBA’s own Catherine Wilkin and K. C. Kelly in After The Party, Briar Rose, Jericho Nicodemus and Isis De Souza in their stunt element in the winning comedy The Motherhood Anthology - Give Me Babies, and Temuera Morrison and Xiao Hu in the other international blockbuster, Far North.

RBA’s
Temuera Morrison |
Xiao Hu |
Briar Rose |
Jericho Nicodemus | .nicodemus
Isis De Souza |
Catherine Wilkin
K.C. Kelly

Thank you for another incredible year 🏆✨

25/11/2024

In association with Elena Stejko Actors Studio, the RBA Studio brings you this dynamic online workshop!

✨Transform your approach to scripts and gain the skills to interpret casting directors’ notes with ease.

✨Harness the power to direct yourself and make confident, impactful choices.

✨Equip yourself with innovative tools and rehearsal methods grounded in the foundational elements of the transformative M. Chekhov acting technique.

🌏Sign up from anywhere in the world.

Don’t miss out—join now to elevate your craft!

‼️LINK IN BIO‼️

25/11/2024

Presenting:
✨Rob Gibson | .robg

An emerging actor on stage and screen, Rob’s Malyasian-Chinese and Scottish heritage provide him with a unique cultural framework. An elite competitor in classic physique body building and a qualified physiotherapist, he also brings a special dimension to his physicality and stage combat. And as an avid student of performance and stagecraft Rob’s commitment is unquestioned and his potential clear.
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18/11/2024

‼️LINK IS IN OUR BIO‼️SIGN UP NOW‼️

Places are now open for Joel’s next set of classes. He offers a variety, making sure everyone can take part - but be quick, there are limited places and they run out fast. Perfect for people who want to keep working on their craft.

We accept all actors, whether they are with an agency or not. Our aim is to support and grow the acting community, helping actors learn to trust their instincts

COST: $280.00 + GST for 4 sessions ($50 non-refundabe deposit secures you a place)

CLASSES START: Tuesday 26th November from 6pm-9pm

LOCATION: Pitt Street Theatre

Email is: [email protected]

15/11/2024

VIGIL 1984 | FLASHBACK FRIDAY💥🚨

One of New Zealand’s most important early feature films is having a very special 40th anniversary screening in Wellington on Tuesday 19th November.

Vigil was the first New Zealand film ever selected for official competition at the Cannes Film Festival. It went on to win many awards and massive praise around the world.

RBA’s connections run deep. Our founder, Robert Bruce, was not only stunt coordinator on Vigil, but represented Frank Whitten - unforgettable in his time as Ted West in Outrageous Fortune and forever associated with a certain cheese brand (‘good on ya, mate’) Frank’s NZOnscreen biography says: “Reviews of Vigil tended to the rhapsodic, with mention of words like stunning (The Boston Herald), extraordinary (The Los Angeles Times) and astonishing (The Guardian). Critics tended to concentrate on the film’s central child protagonist Toss (played by Fiona Kay); but Whitten also impressed in a near-wordless role, making a memorable, fog-shrouded appearance as the farm worker who is perceived by Toss as a threatening imposter.”

RBA’s:
Robert Bruce as Stunt Coordinator
Frank Whitten

15/11/2024

Presenting:
✨Faith Carolyn Ward |

Faith is one of RBA’s inaugural Creatives. She has already had success as a director of short film and music videos, has crowdfunded her first dramatic short film, ‘God’s Favourites Fall Hardest’ and her most recent stage play, ‘The Hand That Locks The Holding Pen’ had its well-regarded premiere at the 2024 Auckland Fringe. Faith’s creative fires burn brightly and she is well on her way to a remarkable career.
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06/11/2024

NZTVA | GIVE ME BABIES TVNZ💥

Increasingly, today’s action actors are rounded performers, not only capable of physical stunts but also an integral part of the storytelling. Three of the best are RBA’s own Briar Rose, Isis de Souza and Jericho Nicodemus. They feature in a special episode of a special series in the 2024 NZ Television Awards.

The ‘Give Me Babies’ episode of TVNZ’s groundbreaking ‘Motherhood’ has racked up four nominations - Best Comedy - Ankita Singh, Calvin Sang, Briar Collard, Best Director (Drama/Comedy) - Calvin Sang Best Post-Production Design - Erin Woolhouse / The Rebel Fleet, Best Production Design - Andy Currie. It’s a big shout out to production company Eyes and Ears Video Production who have polished their narrative skills on some of our most distinctive commercial productions.

RBA’s:
Briar Rose |
Jericho Nicodemus | .nicodemus
Isis De Souza |

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05/11/2024

Presenting:
✨ Aroha Rawson |

Known to many for her role as Hine in the TV3 smash hit Mean Mums, (for which she was a Best Supporting Actress Finalist in the 2020 NZ Television Awards), she has won fans and awards on stage, online and on the big screen across an astonishing range of productions - from Mahana to Rurangi, from Shortland Street to The Gulf. More than that, Aroha Rawson is a creative and cultural treasure as performer, artistic director, astronomer, societal activist and women’s champion.

03/11/2024

Celebrating the light this Diwali🕯️✨🔆

28/10/2024

We hope you’re all having a fantastic day off today! Happy Labour Day, folks💥

22/10/2024

Presenting:
✨Isis de Souza.

A seasoned, award-nominated action actor and stunt double, Isis has worked with the best, and the acting bug she caught in her Brazilian childhood is re-emerging.
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18/10/2024

LIVE! 🚨📣

✨With RBA’s Zoë Frendin |

Thoroughly road-tested, from the ´NZ Fringe to Edinburgh, RBA’s Zoë Frendin is taking her solo show ‘Hi I’m Zoë’ to the Adelaide Fringe Festival in early 2025.
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Reviewer Carly Fisher said of the season at Two/FiftySeven: ‘Zoë Frendin is charismatic and has a sharp sense of comedic timing. Her commitment to story is prevalent and her ability to think quickly to land an improvised joke is impressive and exciting to watch.’
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Adelaide will be another milestone for this high-energy, multitalented artist.

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‼️‼️‼️ Places are now open for Joel’s next set of classes. He offers a variety, making sure everyone can take part - but be quick, there are limited places and they run out fast. COST: $395 inc. GST for 5 sessions ($50 non-refundabe deposit secures you a place) LOCATION: RBA Studio located in Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand SIGN ME UP: Head to our profile and click the link in our bio or email [email protected] More information about the classes are below: ADVANCED | Classes start Tuesday 11 June from 6pm-9pm For experienced actors - perfect for people who want to keep working on their craft. We accept all actors, whether they are with an agency or not. Our aim is to support and grow the acting community, helping actors learn to trust their instincts BEGINNERS | Classes start Wednesday 12 June from 6pm-9pm For new comers, those with no experience whatsoever. Open to all. We encourage any person with an interest to give these classes a go. Maybe acting is your calling, or maybe you want to work on building your confidence. It’s a casual, safe, and supportive environment to help you widen your comfort zone. AUDITION TECHNIQUE | Classes start Sunday 16 June from 4pm-7pm For actors who want more practice or guidancee in auditioning techniques, taught by seasoned pro Joel Tobeck who has been in this industry for 35+ years and many auditions for many different types of projects. He’ll help guide you through all those tricky steps. And finally, not mentioned in the flyer - we are still very eager to offer ONLINE CLASSES with Joel for actors not based in Aucklad, New Zealand. Please reach out via Instagram or our email. If interest is strong, we’d love to make it work. Please send us a DM or Email if you have any questions about any of the classes. Email is: [email protected] Sign up: https://form.jotform.com/241441146061849?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc93ckI3nSEhh6EWCYO5RWg38g5FF5Qe2itHcYl6lqzkQcCvc2Jn9haMQ_aem_ATwTRABQuilvWnpRU