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Family Theatrics: Geronimo LaHood
Together with his brother Caspar and father Thomas, Geronimo LaHood plays a supporting role in Speed Is Emotional, the theatre 'extravaganza' created and performed by his mother Jo Randerson which had its Wellington premiere in the 2026 Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts.
We catch up with Geronimo (18) to talk about being on stage with whānau, his passion for violin, and learning sign language.
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Whānau Connection
The Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts is filled with many family connections among performers. When Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland playwright and director Hone Kouka needed a sound composer for the restaging of the play, he looked to his daughter Maarire Brunning-Kouka (pictured). As one of Aotearoa’s most exciting new artists, Maarire (MĀ) also features in the Festival programme in her own show.
We caught up with the very busy father-daughter pair in the midst of their rehearsals and performances.
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Arts for All
A core part of the 2026 Festival, the Access Programme offers specific events for those with access needs, ranging from NZSL-interpreted shows,, audio-described performances, , relaxed performances, discounted tickets for people with access needs, accessible pricing including Choose Your Price I Kōwhiria Tō Utu and TIX for $20, along with additional resources and personalised assistance.
Our Access Programme producers Sameena Zehra and Helen Fletcher are at the heart of the programme, working with access communities and finding solutions to help break down barriers and ensure the Festival is inclusive for everyone.