Creative Talks: Emma Bishop Arts Practitioner and Broadcaste

Emma is the co-host/producer of KickArts, Aotearoa New Zealand’s comprehensive arts podcast (and broadcast on Planet FM) which regularly features PumpHouse events.

She is an award-winning arts practitioner with over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of performance, musical theatre, acting, singing, events and education.

She owns a performing arts company StageAntics which offers weekly lessons in five Auckland locations as well as a monthly Theatre Workshop Series in Auckland, and termly workshops in Christchurch and Wellington.

Emma is a strong advocate for the arts sitting on a number of National Associations including Whirmanga: The National Arts in Education Alliance; Drama NZ; Musical Theatre NZ and is the National Producer of the Junior Theatre Festival NZ and its associated Pilots Programmes.

The PumpHouse Theatre’s Creative Talks series aims to bring the community together with creatives to discover more about their process and what inspires them. Each event explores what goes on behind the scenes to create their unique art. There is something for everyone with an interest in the arts and what inspires and drives creativity.
The event is free with tea and coffee provided. Booking a seat on The PumpHouse website is recommended due to the limited number of spaces available.