Get Alizae to the Globe Theatre in London!

Alizae has been selected to represent New Zealand's prestigious Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Young Shakespeare Company in July 2026 for two weeks of tutorials and workshops - but she needs to raise $16,000 to get there!

Growing up in Hornby, Christchurch, even travelling internationally seemed totally out of reach for Alizae and her whānau - let alone representing her country.

But she's been supported to dream and aim high through teachers at Hornby High School who saw her potential, and through support from our Longitudinal Whanau Support programme at Te Whare Awhero Hope House.

Last year she was selected to travel to Wellington along with 50 students from around the country to attend SGCNZ National Shakespeares school production. Following 2 weeks of classes Alizae found out she had been selected as one of 25 students to head to England in 2026.

But the cost of the trip means it is still way out of reach for Alizae and her whānau.

She needs to raise about $12500 to cover flights, accommodation, course fees and expenses for the trip in July, plus another $4000 for her mum, Stacey, to travel with her.

Alizae and her friends at Hornby High School are doing their best to fundraise for the trip.

PAK'nSAVE Hornby is running a fundraiser April 13-19, donating the sale price of mini donuts sold over the week.

Alizae and some of her friends will also be at The Hub Hornby on Tues 14th performing in the mall at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm to raise funds.

Alizae is grateful for any support!