Brady Peeti is a pioneering, award-winning actor. No Ngāti Maniapoto me Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi.
Her theatre credits include performances in Little Shop of Horrors, Black Ties, Astroman, The Wizard of Ōtāhuhu, and RENT. Notably, she wowed Australian audiences as Lucy Harris in The Hayes Theatre Company’s production of Jekyll & Hyde, and has brought brown joy to Wahine Māori in the hit theatre show, Kōpū.
Beyond the stage, Brady has left her mark on film and television with appearances in Greenstone’s Happiness, the Māori bilingual television series Ahikāroa, the recently released feature film Kōkā, and most notably host of the emotional and necessary conversations of TransGenerations.
An award-winning lyricist, she recently wrote music and lyrics for the short film Chatterbox by Tuakoi Ohia that won People’s Choice Award at both NZIFF and RIFFNZ festivals. She has also established herself as a writer and producer, delivering her first one-woman rock show titled What Happened to Mary-Anne?.
Passionate about advancing trans representation, Brady hopes her success will pave the way for more transgender actors in diverse roles, shedding light on both Transgender and Māori communities.
Organisation/Company
Name: The Brady Bunch Limited
My Role: Company Director
The Brady Bunch Limited is a Whakawahine lead company that specialises in the elevation of Māori and Transgender related stories most specifically in theatre and film.
What Happened To Mary-Anne?
Artform: One Woman Rock Show
Development Status: Tour Ready
Media Uploads
Trailer
Synopsis
Want to know What Really Happened to Mary-Anne? Well then buckle up - cos. It's. About. To. Get. Real.
There comes a time when the role of being the caregiver, the youngest in the whānau and a trans-woman pushes you to the brink. And this - this is what happened to Mary-Anne. Who is she really without all these labels and expectations? How does a dive bar, its unique patrons and killer 80's pop rock anthems help her discover who she really is?
Hold on tight for this emotional rollercoaster as you laugh, cry and cheer for Mary-Anne!
Life is gloriously complex, and this story just happens to have an insane live soundtrack that you won't be able to resist singing and dancing along to!
Creative Team and Crew
Brady Peeti - Writer/Performer/Producer
Benjamin Kilby-Henson - Director
Bray Jeffrey - Musical Director/Sound Effects
Renee Wiki - Production/Stage Manager
Bekky Boyce - Designer/Lighting Operator
Paige Pomana - Audio Engineer
Māia Huia - Bass Player
Rhohil Kishore - Drums
Number of People in the Touring Party
5
Previous Seasons
Koanga Festival - Sept 2025
Auckland Pride Presents Pride Elevates - Feb 2025
Reviews and Quotes
"...a triumph that defies conventional storytelling" - Blackguard Media Reviews, February 2025
"The audience’s desperation to join Peeti in song is so charming and sickeningly sincere." Kitty Wasasala, Bad Apple, February 2025
"There’s no doubt about it: Peeti’s an absolute force onstage." Sam Brooks, Critical Corner, February 2025
Technical Rider & International Touring Info (if applicable)
- View/download document #1 here
