We're excited about this one! Kate Louise Elliott, General Manager / Artistic Director of Centrepoint Theatre is joining us as our guest speaker at our event on Tuesday 25th June 2024.

Given that Centrepoint is celebrating it's 50 year anniversary this year - Kate Louise plans to talk about the history of the theatre, and everything that goes into what she calls "programming to stay open!"

Kate Louise (Rongowhakaata) is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School (Bachelor of Performing Arts).

She's spent most of her professional life here in the only surviving professional theatre in regional New Zealand, Palmerston North's Centrepoint Theatre, having begun here as an actor straight out of Drama school in 1998.

An accomplished theatre actor and director, Kate Louise has spent the last fifteen years in various arts management roles, including working as the Artistic Director of Centrepoint Theatre from 2009 – 2012, the Production Manager for Arts and Culture for Auckland Council and as the General Manager of Cuba Dupa and NZ Fringe Festival. She is the current General Manager and Artistic Director at Centrepoint Theatre, where she has directed, managed and acted in more than 30 stage productions.

Her television credits as an actor include Shortland Street in which she played twins and Outrageous Fortune, however she is most known for her gastronomic delight “saveloy pie” – and as Kate Louise says - "don’t knock it until you’ve tried it people."

To learn more about Kate Louise & Centrepoint Theatre, and the great work they're doing, visit https://www.centrepoint.co.nz/

Access Need?

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What to expect on the night

Our events kick off with a networking session between 5.30 - 6.00pm so that guests can connect over a drink & nibbles. At 6.00pm we head into one of the theatres at Globe Theatre for a presentation from one of our sponsors, and then our guest speaker, with audience Q&A + discussion following before the event is wrapped up at approximately 7.00pm.

Who can attend?

Women & Business is not just about women and business. It’s about so much more.

Our monthly events are designed for guests to connect, share resources, experiences and learnings and to exchange ideas and inspiration for personal and professional growth.

They are for anyone who identifies as a woman. Whether you’re young-ish or old-er, a business owner, non-business owner, volunteer or student, CEO or intern… or anything in-between!