Pop-up Globe a bridge to careers for young people
April 26, 2017
ICE chief executive Nuwanthie Samarakone
Pop-up Globe, the world’s first temporary working replica of Shakespeare’s theatre, is providing a real boost in
employment for many young events and hospitality people, ICE Events, a leading New Zealand events and hospitality career
consultancy company says.
ICE Events chief executive Nuwanthie Samarakone says the Pop-up Globe project is putting New Zealand on the main stage
when it comes to arts and culture.
“What we love about the Pop Up Globe, is how the event is open to schools during the day and is sharing Shakespeare to
thousands of children from all parts of Auckland, while also entertaining us adults.
“We have quite a few staff working during the three-month period of the Globe operations. Most of the staff are our top
young talent looking to build careers in the sector and therefore this experience and the credentials gained would be
amazing for their career pathways.
“All our staff are trained, and then deployed, so we know that our clients only get the right talent to meet their
function needs.
“We are acting as a bridge – career path helping young people get into the industry. It’s what gets us out of bed each
day. I believe that New Zealand will only continue to invest in travel, tourism and hospitality and it will continue to
be the largest earner of foreign exchange.
“We need to gear up and ensure we have skilled talent who can meet the future needs of the sector. This industry will
not slow down and the show I doubt will ever stop.
“We work with organisations across New Zealand supporting them with skilled staff for their events, hospitality and
function needs. For the Pop Up Globe at the Ellerslie Event Centre in Auckland, we are providing staffing for the entire
duration of the theatre shows.
“Working with VIP clients is something we pride ourselves in and it’s giving talent in the hospitality sector an
opportunity to gain some amazing experiences and build a broad portfolio. I’m sure we will be involved in the Lions
rugby tour in a few months’ time and across other venues in New Zealand,” Samarakone says.
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