It’s official, the cast for That Bloody Woman has been confirmed!
After an incredible turnout at auditions and the tough task of casting so much local talent, our creative team has assembled a fantastic group of performers ready to bring this bold New Zealand musical to life. Audiences can expect high energy, powerful performances, and the kind of talent that makes our Upper Clutha community so special.
CAST
Kate Sheppard – Janine Weatherly
Richard “King Dick” Seddon – Bradley Craig
Jennie Lovell-Smith/ Ensemble: Kate’s Gang – Jess Giumelli
Ada Wells/ Ensemble: Kate’s Gang – Maegan Young
Mary Leavitt/ Ensemble: Kate’s Gang – Marion Low
William Lovell-Smith/ John Ballance/ Ensemble: Dick’s Gang – Jeff Bennett
Walter Sheppard/ Ensemble: Dick’s Gang – Greg Ferguson
Vicar/Kates Uncle/ Ensemble: Dick’s Gang – Katy Rowden
Kate’s Father/Sir John Hall/ Ensemble: Dick’s Gang – Chris Winstanley
Ensemble: Kate’s Gang – Nat Simmonds
Ensemble: Kate’s Gang – Natasha Kay Senior
Ensemble: Kate’s Gang – Kim Stafford
Ensemble: Dick’s Gang – Dini La Grosse
Ensemble: Dick’s Gang – Becca Thompson
Dance Troupe
Jen Houltham
Jenny Maxwell
Kath Nicholson
That Bloody Woman opens at the Lake Wānaka Centre from 10–18 July 2026.