Hannah Wheeler

Aotearoa New Zealand

Hannah Wheeler is the General Manager and Producer for Cubbin Theatre Company. Trained at the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art in Christchurch, she began her career as a professional actor and singer working in Christchurch, Seoul and London. She then moved into project management working with construction and tech companies and pivoted back to the arts in 2018 founding Cubbin. Hannah is now marrying her love of organisation and strategy with storytelling and connection, and is passionate about the work Cubbin is making for very young audiences. As a performer for Cubbin, Hannah has created Up and Away, Play Play, Me and My Nana and Cubbin Concert. Hannah lives in Christchurch and is a mother to Winnie (5 years) and Lilian (3 years). Hannah is a board member of PAYPA – Performing Arts and Young People Aotearoa, the New Zealand arm of ASSITEJ, championing quality work for children on national level.