Franklin is nine and attends Tuia Burnside Primary. Fun Home is his third Court Theatre show, having previously performed in Disney's Frozen JR. and Appropriate. His other theatre credits include playing Young Charlie in Kinky Boots with Showbiz Christchurch, Arohanui - From Christchurch with Love, several shows and music videos for the Music with Michal troupe including NYE22 and 23 in Hagley Park, and annual recitals and medals tests for Anna Lee School of Dance where he learns ballet, hip hop and jazz. He is one of six young people selected for the children’s entertainment troupe Club Mayhem and is currently filming a supporting role in the Bema Films series, Whispers.
Franklin sings in his school and representative choirs, plays in a band and an orchestra and loves to run, play football, touch rugby and rugby for his school and the Burnside Raptors.
Court Shows
- 2024 - Fun Home - John
- 2023 - Appropriate - Ainsley Kramer-Layfayette