Emma Cusdin5

Emma is an experienced actor, director and improviser. Her acting credits at the Court include The Seagull; The Emperor’s New Clothes; Epic Journey to the Shops; Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Early Early Late Show. She has performed with many other companies here in Christchurch and abroad, her most recent role was Perry in the Top Dog production of The ACB with Honora Lee.

She has worked on The Hobbit films, been a voice and skit actor for the children’s television show What Now? and performed improvisation all of the world, most notably with Loose Moose Theatre in Canada.

Emma has been a member of the Court Jesters for the last 12 years where she regularly performs in and MC’s Scared Scriptless. She is about to make her playwright and directorial debut at the Court with her children’s show Thumbelina in January 2019.

Court Shows

  • 2019 - Thumbelina - Writer/Director
  • 2014 - The Emperor's New Clothes - Milo Chanel / Rufus
  • 2013 - The Epic Journey to the Shops - Actor
  • 2011 - Goldilocks - Actor
  • 2010 - The Seagull - Maid