Margaret-Mary Hollins

"The best there is."

"I worked with Margaret-Mary a few years ago on a short film. What a wonderful human and actor. She has a great understanding of production and her performance in our short film was beautiful. I hope to work with her again someday."

"I had the pleasure of working with Margaret during the development of a theatre show last year, and it was a joy working with her. She has a strong and clear vision, while remaining open, curious, and collaborative throughout the process. Margaret has a wonderful ability to bring out the best in her actors and create a space where people feel supported and able to take creative risks. She is deeply committed to the work and genuinely cares about the people she works with. It was a pleasure to collaborate with her, and I would gladly work with her again."

"Margaret-Mary is an exceptional practitioner and mentor who has been instrumental in helping artists like myself develop further. An extremely generous and capable teacher, I consider myself lucky to have had the pleasure of collaborating with MM on multiple occasions."

"As both a director and an actor, Margaret-Mary Hollins is a highly professional, imaginative and generous creative. Her productions are always of a very high standard and they are informed by her intelligence and immense theatricality. Margaret-Mary is also a fabulous actress who creates memorable characters. She is strong both vocally and physically and can plumb the depths of emotion while also bringing a lighter, comedic touch when needed."

"Margaret -Mary is a highly experienced and talented actor and director. Her versatility and professionalism , intelligence and commitment to projects make her a valuable part of any production. "

"Margaret-Mary Hollins is a joy to work with. Her understanding of the text and role she was to play was thorough. I would work with her again in a heartbeat."

"Margaret Mary Hollins’ experience as a creative professional covers breadth and depth knowing that she has been in the industry for many years. All the kudos to MM"

"Margaret-Mary is an extraordinary creative artist ; writer, deviser ,collaborator, director ,actor , producer and mentor. She continues to make an astounding contribution to the NZ theatre scene . Her generosity of spirit and wealth of knowledge and experience are invaluable."

"Margaret Mary is a tour- de - force in the creative arts. There is no corner of arts work and dramatic work she has not immersed herself in and developed outstanding practice. She is generous, professional, vital and original and genuinely admired and respected by her peers and collaborators widely across the landscape of the dramatic arts and theatre world in Aotearoa. "

"She brings integrity, courage and commitment to any project she undertakes. A true professional who possesses a rare creativity and high originality. Her talents are grounded in a deep humanity that inspires all her work with her."

"Margaret-Mary is incredible and a true force of nature. In every project she is both the most creative and the most proffesional. Anyone who is lucky enough to work with her benefits from her vision and many abilities !! "

"An inspiring wayfarer in theatre arts. Margaret-Mary is a truly rigorous and generous artist. "

"Margaret Mary is a passionate and highly skilled creative and practitioner. She sees every project through to the end with integrity, graciousness and high standards. I highly recommend her as an outstanding colleague and collaborator."

"Charming, skilled and professional."

"Wonderful collaborator and open to all creative ideas "

"Margaret Mary is an inspiring workshop leader. I still use ideas and practise from a workshop I attended a while ago. I would love to attend other workshops lead by her. "

"Margaret Mary is a warm and genuine person with a deep and insightful skill set for the creative industry. Trustworthy and authentic. "

"I had the pleasure of working with Margaret-Mary. She is an exceptionally talented and creative professional."

"Margaret-Mary Hollins motivates people to reach their full potential in presenting and show up with the most uplifting energy they can bring to a project. Her creative approach and incredible understanding of voice work is world class and I am a better person because of taking her workshop. After she left, my workmates and I were buzzing from the tools she gave us."