Bruce Hopkins

Bruce grew up the son of a commercial cray fisherman and so did many seasons over the years as a deckhand.

He graduated from Otago University, School of Physical Education, but discovered the world of the performing arts & spent 8 years as a professional contemporary dancer in Australia & NZ including dancing with the NZ Ballet (pre their ‘Royal’ tag) & Limbs Dance Co. On becoming a parent Bruce transitioned to acting, which he has been doing for close to 40 years. Roles have included the title role of MacBeth on stage & the long haired, bearded horse riding commander of the armies of Rohan, Gamling, in The Two Towers & Return of The King from Peter Jacksons Lord of the Rings trilogy.

His MC journey now spans decades, he founded the unique Temp HR agency ActionActors, & the joys of his life are his 3 adult progeny and 4 wicked mokopuna.

If you need any more info, as Mae West said, “come & see me sometime”.

Bruce considers it a real honour to be invited back for the CETANZ conference as your MC.

Detail to come.

Detail to come.