Martine Baanvinger is an actor, director, writer and trainer who founded the theatre company DramaLAB in 2012 in Golden Bay.

With over 30 years of experience in The Netherlands and New Zealand she tours her solo shows throughout NZ (3 tours with Arts on Tour throughout NZ and 3 South Island Tours)  Highly passionate about the arts, particularly performing arts, she directs theatre ensembles and offers physical theatre workshops and training to professional, semi professional and amateur performers.