Stephen Bain
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- NZ European
- Age Range
- 53 - 63
- Height
- 178cm / 5ft 10in
- Bust/Chest
- 100cm / 39in
- Waist
- 90cm / 35in
Bio
Stephen Bain is an accomplished New Zealand actor known for his extensive work and global experience in theatre. His career has taken him from Wellington to Taipei, Lithuania, Finland, Belgium, and Berlin, among other international locations.
Stephen is highly trained in acting, voice, and choreographic theatre. He holds a PhD in Society & Culture from the University of Tasmania, Australia, and a degree in Theatre & Film from Victoria University Wellington. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Acting from New Zealand Drama School: Toi Whakaari.
Screen highlights include working on films including Academy award winning production for Netflix Power of the Dog, directed by Jane Campion, Pike River directed by Rob Sarkies, Erebus: Into the Unknown and Field Punishment No 1. Television series include, Revelations, Top of the Lake, Outrageous Fortune & The Strip.
Stephen's diverse educational background also includes a BBSc in Architecture from Victoria University Wellington. This combination of artistic and academic achievements not only makes him a talented actor in film, screen, and theatre but also showcases his unique interdisciplinary expertise.
With a rich portfolio and a wealth of experience, Stephen continues to make significant contributions to the performing arts community both in New Zealand and internationally
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pike River | Nick Smith | Dir. Rob Sarkies | Feature Film |
| 2022 | Power of the Dog | Mr Weltz the Undertaker | dir: Jane Campion | Feature Film |
| 2015 | Erebus: Into the Unknown | Traffic Controller | Rouge Pictures, dir: Peter Burger | Feature Film |
| 2013 | Field Punishment No. 1 | Colonel Pringle - Support | Lippy Films | Tele-Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | East of Eden | John | Netflix, Anonymous Content, dir: Garth Davis & Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre | Drama |
| 2022 | Revelations | Doctor Brian | Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment Ltd | Drama |
| 2014 | Top of the Lake | John Baxter | TOL Productions, dir: Jane Campion | Drama |
| 2010 | The Pretender Series 2 | Matthew Davis - Guest | Great Southern Television | Drama |
| 2008 | Burying Brian | Suit #2 | Drama | |
| 2006 | Outrageous Fortune Series Two | Malcom | South Pacific Pictures | Drama |
| 2001-2003 | The Strip Series 1 & 2 | Glenn - Core Cast | Gibson Group Limited | Drama |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | AWARDS - Artist in Residence | NIDA Art Colony, Lithuania | ||
| 2015 | AWARDS - Resident Artist | Massey University, Palmerston North | ||
| 2014 | AWARDS - Artist in Residence | Taipei Artist Village (Supported by Asia NZ Foundation), Taiwan | ||
| 2014 | AWARDS - Overall Fringe for I Wanna Be..... | Auckland Fringe Festival | ||
| 2014 | AWARDS - Best Outdoor Show - IQ2 | Wellington Fringe Festival | ||
| 2005 | AWARDS - Visiting Artist in Residence | Massey University - English & Media Studies | ||
| 1996 | AWARDS - Best Original Play, Too High the Son | Wellington Theatre Awards | ||
| PERFORMANCE ART | ||||
| 2022 | Performance Series | Performance Art | Old Folks Ass - Auckland | |
| 2022 | Mindset Shipping | Performance Art | Pyramid Club, Auckland | |
| 2021 | The Drifting Room | Performance Art | Urban Walking Festival - Auckland | |
| 2022 | The Drifting Room | Performance Art | Nowhere Festival - Auckland & Wellington | |
| 2017 | ARS, CIFAS Worksop | Performance Art | Brussels & Belgium | |
| 2016 | DIY Life | Performance Art | Te Uru - Auckland | |
| 2016 | They Come From Far Away | Performance Art - Group Shows & Finnish Performace Artists | Te Uru, Auckland NZ | |
| 2015 | Future Hotel | Performance Art - Solo Installation & 4 week program of durational Performances | The Audio Foundation, Auckland NZ | |
| 2014 | This Means You & What Have You Done To Me? | Performance Art | Turku New Performance Festival, Turku, Finland & Madhouse Festival Helsinki, Finland | |
| 2014 | This Means You | Performance Art - Solo Installation & Performace | Taipei Artists Village, Taiwan | |
| 2014 | Why Not | Performance Art - Group Show | Taipei Artists Village, Taiwan | |
| 2013 | M&A, by Goldin+Senneby | Performance Art | Artspace Aotearoa - Auckland | |
| 2011 | It's been a Hard Day | Performance Art | M-idzoomer M. Museum - Leuven, Belgium | |
| COMPANY | ||||
| 1996-2022 | Under Lili's Balcony | Company - Co Director | Theatre Company | |
| 2010-2016 | Future Hotel | Company - Co-Director | ||
| 2004-2016 | Winning Productions | Company - Director | ||
| 2006-2008 | Luxembourg Gardens Artist Residency | Company - Director | Luxembourg | |
| THEATRE PRODUCTIONS | ||||
| 2017 | Field Work | (Dance Theatre) | Fidget Company, Corbans Estate Theatre - Auckland | |
| 2016 | Free Happiness | (as Futurehotel) | Basement Theatre | |
| 2015 | What have you done to me? | (as Futurehotel) | Madhouse Festival Helsinki, Finland | |
| 2014 | The Floating Theatre | Winning Productions - Auckland | ||
| 2014 | What have you done to me? | (as Futurehotel) | Basement Theatre | |
| 2013 | The Long White Cloud, by William Pope.L | Te Tuhi Gallery - Auckland | ||
| 2002 | Salto - Site Specifi | Old National Museum, Wellington | ||
| 2001 | The Irish Annals of Aotearoa | Bats Theatre | ||
| 1999 | The Tower Under the Sky | Lewis | dir: France Herve | |
| 1998 | The Abattoir | Ensemble | Bats Theatre | |
| 1997 | The Exchange | Thomas | Downstage Theatre | |
| 1996 | Too High The Son | Richard Pearse | Under Lili's Balcony Theatre Co. | |
| 1996 | La Chambre d'Amour | Louis | Bats Theatre | |
| 1994 | Lovelock's Dream Run | Jack | Downstage Theatre, dir: William Walker | |
| 1994 | Victoria Station | Bats Theatre | ||
| 1994 | Brief Case | Bats Theatre | ||
| 1994 | Ladies Night II | Downstage Theatre | ||
| 1994 | Merchant of Venice | Singapore Tour | ||
| 1994 | Macbeth | Singapore Tour | ||
| 1994 | King Lear | Maidment Theatre | ||
| 1993 | Importance of Being Ernest | Centrepoint Theatre | ||
| 1993 | Making it Big | Centrepoint Theatre | ||
| 1993 | Supermarket of Love | Bats Theatre | ||
| 1992 | Sexual Perversity in Chicago | Bats Theatre | ||
| 1992 | The Seed | Bats Theatre | ||
| 1992 | Gary's Cafe | Bats Theatre | ||
| 1992 | Lewd & Ludicrous | Bats Theatre | ||
| 1992 | Pushstart | National Universities | ||
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Greenpeace | Scotty | Greenpeace Aotearoa |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2021 | PhD Society & Culture | University of Tasmania, Australia | ||
| 2010 | Advanced Scenography Studies | APASS - Antwerp, Belgium | ||
| 1999 | Australian Workshop Festival | Meyerholdt, Gennedi Bogdanov | ||
| 1995 | Voice/Choreographic Theatre | Pantheatre Paris, Roy Hart | ||
| 1995 | Voice/Choreographic Theatre | Philippe Gaulier, London | ||
| 1990-1991 | Diploma of Acting | Te Kura Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School | ||
| 1987-1988 | Dept of Theatre & Film | Victoria University of Wellington | ||
| 1985-1987 | School of Architecture | Victoria University of Wellington (BBSc) |
Languages
Intermediate: French
Accents
Intermediate: American - Californian | American - General | Australian | British | European | French | New Zealand | UK - English | UK - Scottish
Sports
Intermediate: Cycling | Mountain Biking | Soccer | Swimming | Tennis
Driving & Flying
Intermediate: Driving (general) | Stick Shift
Singing Range
Baritone | Tenor
Singing Styles
Intermediate: Contemporary | Rock
Musical Instruments
Intermediate: Cello | Electric Bass | Guitar | Keyboard
Dance
Intermediate: General Movement