In the lead-up to ANZAC Day, Gallipoli’s human stories take the stage.
Auckland audiences are invited to experience one of Aotearoa’s most moving theatrical works when acclaimed actor and playwright Mark Wright brings his solo show Voices From Gallipoli to Q Theatre Loft from 16 - 19 April 2026, at a time when we remember the brave men and women who sailed halfway around the world over 100 years ago.
A critically acclaimed one man show, Voices From Gallipoli brings to life nine vividly drawn characters inspired by real stories from the First World War. Moving seamlessly between voices, ages, and perspectives - from young conscripts to veterans, medics, officers and family members.
Wright offers an intimate, human portrait of the campaign that shaped the ANZAC legacy.
Described by actor and director Peter Feeney as “a tour de force” and “an actor at the height of his powers,” the work has been praised for its emotional depth, humour and historical insight.
Reviewers have noted Wright’s ability to balance tragedy and wit, crafting a piece that is “sparsely but precisely staged, hilarious, and gut-wrenchingly moving.”
First developed under the working title ‘The Gallipoli Monologues’ the play draws on Wright’s passion for history and personal connection to the Gallipoli campaign, combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling to create a theatrical experience that resonates across generations.
Mark Wright is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and has appeared with every major professional theatre company in Aotearoa, as well as in nearly 40 television productions, winning two NZ Film & Television Awards - both for best performance.
His stage credits include ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’, ‘The Audience’, ‘Six Degrees of Separation’, ‘A Way of Life’, ‘Ladies Night’, and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, alongside film and voice work including upcoming international projects.
“Voices From Gallipoli isn’t just about history,” says Wright. “It’s about people - ordinary men and women caught in extraordinary circumstances. These stories still speak to who we are today.”
With ANZAC Day approaching, ‘Voices From Gallipoli’ offers a timely opportunity for audiences to reflect on sacrifice, memory, and the enduring impact of war through a deeply personal lens.
DETAILS
Where: Q Theatre Loft, Auckland
When: 16–19 April 2026, 7:30pm Thursday - Saturday | 3pm Saturday & Sunday | 6:30pm Sunday
Tickets: $35–$45 from iTICKET https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/apr/voices-from-gallipoli-our-mothers-sons
