Mark Hadlow
A highly professional Master of Ceremonies and entertainer.
A veteran of stage, television and screen, Mark Hadlow has had a varied career in entertainment. In 1994 Mark was awarded Best Theatrical Performance and in 1995 was awarded Entertainer of the Year. He was nominated “Best Comedy Performance”- “Willy Nilly” (Big House) in the TV Guide Television Awards 2002.
Mark has appeared in numerous New Zealand stage shows, including Jesus Chris Superstar Othello, Wind in the Willows, Robin Hood, My Fair Lady, A Christmas Carol, Noises Off, A Midsummer Nights Dream, The Rocky Horror Show, The Sex Fiend, amongst others, His live theatre performances have seen him play at the Corporate, Mercury, Court, Downstage and Circa Theatres Mark has performed in over 100 professional productions
Mark is probably best known for his television appearances and advertising roles, such as the man with the split trousers on the Ansett New Zealand television commercial. He has also appeared in numerous television appearances include Children of Fire Mountain, Close to Home, McPhail and Gadsby, Kaleidoscope, Billy T James Show, Xena, Mortimers Patch, Open House, What Now, Xena 17, Jack of Trades – King George 111 Shark in the Park and Black Beauty. His films include Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Willy Nilly, Savage Islands and Scarecrow, King Kong (Harry), Prisoners, Shadowlands and Just Me and Mario (lead).
Mark has also released an audio CD called "Tall Tales". It consists of classic children's stories narrated and performed with a Kiwi twist.
Between films and television, Hadlow works in Christchurch's Court Theatre, where he has directed, produced, and acted in many plays. Hadlow is known for interacting with the audience whenever possible. This is made easy in the theatre's intimate, 200-seat setting, where the audience is literally next to the stage.
With his great stage presence, Mark makes a polished and entertaining MC for gala and black tie functions. Mark can also tailor a special cabaret show for your event, or develop a character that reflects the overall theme of the conference.