​REPRESENTED BY THE ROBERT BRUCE AGENCY
"Acting for me is the study of the human condition. It is the constant examination and expansion of my mind, body and spirit in this lifetime. By exploring the potentialities of every fragment of existence, I solidify and grow my own concepts of truth around what is and what can be, and that to me is a great and exciting thing."
THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION

ACTRESS

​​Ballantyne has had a range of experience in both stage and screen acting. In 2007 she was a member of the New Zealand Young Shakespeare Company, travelling to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London, to partake in workshops and performances. She completed her Licentiate Diploma through Trinity College London in 2011. In 2011, Ballantyne was also nominated for Best Actress in the 48 Hour Film Festival. She was a semi-finalist at the New Zealand Young Performer of the Year Awards in 2010. Her performance history includes; Mayella Ewell (To Kill A Mockingbird) Repertory Theatre 2009, Juliet (Romeo & Juliet), Repertory Theatre 2008, Olivia (Twelfth Night) Repertory Theatre 2007 and Perdita (The Winters Tale) Canterbury Young Shakespeare Company 2006, in addition to a variety of short film roles and other performance experiences.
TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS & AWARDS
2019    Perdekamp Emotional Method : Intensive (Sydney)
2019    NIA Technique : Blue Belt Intensive, The Art of Communication (Christchurch)
2018    Liz Mullane & Rachel Bullock : Hothouse Casting Intensive (Auckland)
​2017    NIA Technique : White Belt Intensive, The Art of Sensation (Christchurch)
2016    National Institute of Dramatic Arts : Advanced Actors Residency (Sydney)
2016    National Institute of Dramatic Arts : Voice Intensive (Sydney)
2012    48 Hour Film Festival : Best Actress Nomination (Infinite Body Confidence)
2011    Trinity College London, Licentiate Diploma in Performing, Speech & Drama (Distinction)
2010    New Zealand Young Performer of the Year Awards : Semi-finalist, Speech & Drama 
2007    Trinity College London, Associate Diploma in Performing, Speech & Drama (Distinction)
2007    NZ Young Shakespeare Company : Member
2007    NZ Young Shakespeare Company : Globe Theatre Intensive (London)
2006    National Shakespeare in Schools Production : Intensive (New Plymouth)
2006    Sheila Winn Shakespeare Festival Canterbury : Best Actress Winner

CLASSICALLY TRAINED SOPRANO

SINGER​

Ballantyne trained as a classical soprano for ten years in Christchurch, New Zealand and in 2007 released her solo album Land of Hearts Desire. The album includes a range of Italian, Scottish, French, German, Latin, English and Maori songs and is available for preview and purchase here.

MODEL

Principal Clients
Frances Jerard Fashion
Jenny Gillies Floral Costume Artist
​Lustre Fashion
© Ballantyne Haines 2019