Hester Ullyart

Hester Ullyart is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. 

Her previous Court Theatre credits include A Streetcar Named Desire. Her other theatre credits include King Lear (Auckland Theatre Company), Woyzeck (Free Theatre Christchurch), Sweet Bird of Youth (Chichester Festival Theatre), Paragon Dreams (Hull Truck, Auckland Writers Festival), and The Mousetrap (UK Tour).  

Hester’s television credits include One Lane Bridge S2, One Of Us is Lying, and Cracker. Her film credits include her award-winning poetry film I am all the rooms of the house. 

A multi-disciplinary artist, Hester performs music under the moniker of Hester Ida and the Music. Her poetry is published variously, and she has written, directed and produced various long form local and international independent works. She is a member of Equity New Zealand and runs Common Ground Kā Tūka Toikupu Spoken Word Sessions in Ōhinehou.