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Ellie Smith is an actress in theatre for over 30 years originally from auckland. 

Ellie Smith 's powerful and deeply moving portrayal of Garland captivated audiences in 1988, 

when Ellie Smith 's award winning show Judy played to huge acclaim at Downstage Theatre. 

Ellie Smith  was also Artistic Director of Downstage Theatre from 1999 - 2000.

Ellie Smith spent 10 successful years in London where she played Janet in the original Rocky 

Horror Show at Kings Road Theatre.

Back in New Zealand since 1981, Ellie Smith  has been much awarded for portraying nearly every 

strong female role there is, including; Edith Piaf, Shirley Valentine, Roxie Hart, Mary Pickford, 

Lillian Hellman, Maria Callas and of course Judy Garland - to name just a few. 

Among many favourite roles Ellie Smith has particularly enjoyed are Claire Zachanassian in The Visit, 

Rita in Educating Rita, Josie in Steaming and Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd.

Originally from Auckland, Ellie Smith now lives with her daughter Madison in Wellington, where she 

has just completed her MA in Creative Writing - Scriptwriting. Ellie Smith loves working with teenagers 

and has spent several years teaching drama and directing senior college productions. 

In 2003 Ellie Smith was awarded the MNZM for Services to Theatre.