Vitals
Gender
Female
Pronoun
She/Her
Age Range
45 - 55
Ethnicity
New Zealand
Height
165cm
Base Location
Auckland
Available In
Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, International, Queenstown, Wellington
Skills
Actor, Choreographer, Journalist, Dancer, Director, Musical Theatre, Presenter, Prof. Singer, Specialist Performer, Stand-up Comedian, Variety Artist, Voice Artist, Writer, Singer
Hair
Red
Eye
Blue
Memberships
Actors Equity NZ
Agent
Acting Agent
McLeod Management
Phone
Email
Voice Agent
BigMouth Voices
Phone
Email
Feature Photo
Credits
2025
Improv Comedy
Multi - Duo
Austen Found
ConArtists
Penny Ashton
Musical Theatre
Multi - Solo Show
Olive Copperbottom
Penny Ashton
Ben Crowder
Musical Theatre
Multi - Solo Show
Promise & Promiscuity
Penny Ashton
Ben Crowder
Musical Theatre
Multi - Solo Show
The Tempestuous
Penny Ashton
Ben Crowder
2024
Theatre
Writer/Director
Sense & Sensibility
Circa Theatre
Penny Ashton
2023
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Cosmic Fury
Hasbro
Theatre
Writer
Sense & Sensibility
The Court Theatre
Hilary Moulder
2022
Improv Comedy
Multi - Duo
Enid Untold
ConArtists
Penny Ashton
Television
Flapnarok
Power Rangers Dino Fury
Hasbro
Caroline Bell Booth
2021
Podcast
Producer/Writer/Presenter
Showy Ovaries
Penny Ashton
Penny Ashton
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Dino Fury
Hasbro
2019
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Beast Morphers
Hasbro
Short Film
Step Mother
Let Your Sisters Be
Let Your Sisters Be FIlm
Aileen O'Sullivan
2018
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel
Feature Film
Celebrant 2
The Breaker Upperers
Piki Films
Madeleine Smai & Jackie Van Beek
2017
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Ninja Steel
Saban Brands
Voice Over
Looper
Kiwi Christmas
Kiwi Christmas Film
Tony Simpson
2016
Television
Looper
Power Ranger Dino Super Charge
Saban Brands
Television
Leisure
Power Rangers Dino Charge
BVS Entertainement
Peter Burger
2015
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Dino Charge
Saban Brands
2014
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Super Mega Force
Saban Brands
2013
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Megaforce
Saban Brands
Short Film
Redhead
Linda's List
Angela Bloomfield, Kate McDermott
Voice Over
Aisling Laffrey
Path of Exile
Grinding Gears
Short Film
Edna
Shelved
Media Design School
James Cunningham
Television
Comic One
Power Rangers Megaforce
BVS Entertainement
John Laing
2012
Presenter
Host and Writer
Kiwi Gold
Heartland TV
Kelly Hopkins
Presenter
Host and Interviewer
North and South Myspace
TVNZ
Ollie Sealy
Voice Over
Piety of Theopolis
Path of Exile
Grinding Gears
2010
Voice Over
Looper
Spartacus
Renaissance
Cabaret
Comedian
Hot Pink Teeth n Tits
Penny Ashton
Ben Crowder
2009
Television
Looper
Power Rangers RPM
Disney
2008
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Jungle Fury
Disney
Voice Over
Looper
Legend of the Seeker
Renaissance Pictures
2007
Cabaret
Comedian
Hot Pink Bits
Penny Ashton
Ben Crowder
2006
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Mystic Force
DIsney
2005
Documentary
Presenter
A Hot Pink Haggis
RNZ
Radio
Guest on The Panel
Afternoons
RNZ
Television
Social Commentator
Breakfast TV
TVNZ
Cabaret
Comedian
Busty Rhymes
Penny Ashton
Penny Ashton
Short Film
Cynthia
Talent
Kingfisher Films
Peter Cox
2004
Presenter
Gossip Presenter
Good Morning
TVNZ
Television
Looper
Power Rangers Dino Thunder
Disney
Cabaret
Comedian
Hot Pink Does Vegas
Penny Ashton
Penny Ashton
Television
Fridgia
Power Rangers Dino Thunder
Disney
Britta Hawkins
2003
Television
Comedian
Billy T James Award Showcase
TV3
Mandy Toogood
Television
Comedian
Pulp Comedy
TV3
Mandy Toogood
Television
Comedian
NZ International Comedy Gala
TV3
Mandy Toogood
Theatre
Witch 2
Macbeth
Pandemonium
Margaret-Mary Hollins
Television
Fragra
Power Rangers Ninja Storm
Disney
Andrew Merrifield
2001
Television
Looper
Cleopatra 2525
Renaissance
2000
Television
Looper
Jack of All Trades
Renaissance
Television
Dr Margaret Cole
Shortland St
South Pacific Pictures
1999
Theatre
Hippolyta
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Summer Shakespeare
Ben Crowder
Training
1992 - 1995
Canterbury University
BA
Theatre
Skills & Attributes
Shoe Size
8.5
Clothing Size
Female - 14
Hip
100cm
Natural Accent
New Zealand
Accents
Southern, French, Russian, German, Mid Western, Cockney, West Coast American, English, New Zealand, Western, Irish, Scottish
Languages
German, French, English
Hair Length
Shoulder Length, Past Shoulder
Hair Style
Straight
Dance
Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary
Singing
Blues, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, Contemporary, Show, Country & Western
Singing Range
Alto
Circus
Clown
Drivers Licences
Car
Professional Skills
Actor, Choreographer, Journalist, Dancer, Director, Musical Theatre, Presenter, Prof. Singer, Specialist Performer, Stand-up Comedian, Variety Artist, Voice Artist, Writer, Singer
Photos
Notes
Penny Ashton is a New Zealand-based comedian, poet, actor, and improv performer known for her sharp wit and engaging stage presence. A versatile artist, she has toured internationally with her solo shows, blending humor, spoken word, and music. Ashton is particularly acclaimed for her Jane Austen-inspired musical, Promise and Promiscuity, which has been performed across multiple countries. She has also represented New Zealand at numerous poetry slams and festivals. Beyond performing, Ashton is an accomplished MC and event organiser, frequently involved in arts advocacy. Her work consistently showcases her passion for literature, feminism, and clever, character-driven comedy.
