Leigh Sykes

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Leigh Sykes moved to New Zealand from the UK in March 2009 and she has been teaching Drama in West Auckland ever since. She trained as a teacher at the University of Durham and is currently studying for a Master of Arts in the Advance Teaching of Shakespeare with the University of Warwick.

Leigh has been an avid theatre goer since she was at school and was fortunate enough to work in West End theatre while taking time out from teaching and living in London.

Leigh particularly enjoys plays by Shakespeare, Brecht and New Zealand writers, but is also keen to experience as much new work as possible. When not immersed in plays, she is a keen scuba diver and loves to be immersed in water.

Leigh Sykes's reviews

BALLS

Auckland

06/09/2017 - 10/09/2017

"Issues raised but unresolved..
MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Auckland

18/09/2017 - 01/10/2017

"Children nail Dahl’s genius..

"Children will Listen..

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NON FLOWER ELEMENTS

Auckland

22/08/2017 - 26/08/2017

"‘There used to be a graying tower alone on the sea…’..

"Enjoyable and thought-provoking in parts..
I AIN'T MAD AT CHA

Auckland, Wellington, Gisborne

20/06/2017 - 19/10/2019

"A completely stimulating theatrical experience..

"A very absorbing exploration..

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JANE DOE

Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Invercargill

06/06/2017 - 02/05/2019

"Important conversations incredibly thoughtfully crafted..

"Extremely engaging and constructive..

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SWABHOOMI Borrowed Earth

Auckland

25/05/2017 - 04/06/2017

"A lyrical meditation on the ties that bind us..
CLASS COMEDIANS SHOWCASE 2017

Auckland

20/05/2017 - 20/05/2017

"Confident, sometimes surprising and funny..
The Improv Bandits I WASN'T EXPECTING THAT!

Auckland

16/05/2017 - 20/05/2017

"Skilled and generous performers..
COVERT IMPROV NIGHT 2017

Auckland

16/05/2017 - 20/05/2017

"A generally pleasant time..
Nic Sampson JEWEL HEIST

Auckland

09/05/2017 - 13/05/2017

"Inventive twists and turns become surreal..
Tessa Waters OVER PROMISES

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2017 - 13/05/2017

"Witty, sharp and physically gifted..
PARKER & SAINSBURY D O C ing

Auckland

28/04/2017 - 06/05/2017

"Talented and generous performers generate big smiles and light hearts..
Aiken Hutcheson and Graeme Clarke in UNACCOMPANIED ADULTS

Auckland

28/04/2017 - 29/04/2017

"A fairly undemanding hour..
Mouth: Tongue: Teeth

Auckland

22/04/2017 - 23/04/2017

"Funny, dark, painful, confronting..
The Snot Gobbler

Auckland

22/03/2017 - 19/04/2017

"Very inventive and beautifully styled..
The 13 Storey Treehouse

Auckland

18/04/2017 - 22/04/2017

"Refreshing encouragement of imagination..
HORROR

Auckland

21/03/2017 - 26/03/2017

"Stage frights a little too stock horror..

"Here’s Johnny (and other references)..

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SCHLUNTED

Auckland

15/03/2017 - 25/03/2017

"Much to admire; could shine even brighter..
Elephants / Welfare / Duty – The Musical

Auckland

08/03/2017 - 11/03/2017

"Poor staging dilutes the messages..
Peer Gynt [recycled]

Auckland

09/03/2017 - 18/03/2017

"Postmodern Stress Disorder..

"Fun, absurd, smart and wildly self-indulgent..

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THE BLACK ORCHID PARADISA

Auckland

02/03/2017 - 04/03/2017

"Thematic links add satisfying depth..
REMAIN IN LIGHT

Auckland

25/02/2017 - 04/03/2017

"Raises relevant questions about power and its abuse..