Help Abby Get to Her Dream School!

Kia ora koutou,

My name is Abby Lyons, I am an actor and producer from Te Whanganui-a-Tara and I have a huge, exciting opportunity for 2026/2027. I have been offered a place in the Masters of Acting programme at ArtsEd in London!

I have wanted to attend a drama school in the UK since I was a kid. And now, after over a year of applications, auditions, callbacks and rejections; I am finally able to chase my dream. ArtsEd is a highly reputable drama school, based in London, who provide world-class, contemporary performing arts training. With an incredible programme and alumni working everywhere from the National Theatre to Netflix, I am delighted to return to study and launch my career into this next chapter.

However, this opportunity comes with significant costs and despite saving every spare penny I can, I need some help to reach my dream. The tuition fees alone are £19,411 / $44,767 NZD (with current conversion).

Any donation will go directly to my studies or the related expenses of living in London for the year long programme.

I am deeply grateful for any donation, share and kind words of encouragement. Theatre & acting has been my passion since I was a child and I am overjoyed to embark on this journey.

Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤

Ngā mihi nui,

Abby