THE PRODUCERS
Heidi Hayward
Heidi prefers her theatrical exploits to take place behind the bright lights of the stage. She produced the annual Christmas Pantomime at the Dunedin Town Hall for ten years and managed The Little Cabaret Band, a nine-piece big band specialising in corporate and community events.
Heidi has also worked as Production Manager on Priscilla Queen of the Desert (2018), Wicked (2019), The Highlights (2020), Les Misérables (2022), Jersey Boys (2023) and Chess (2025).
In 2016, Heidi and husband, Greg produced Planet Earth Is Blue, a David Bowie tribute concert at Sammy’s, and she is delighted to once again bring BOWIE to Dunedin to celebrate the life and work of David Bowie, ten years after his death.
Greg MacLeod
Greg trained at Toi Whakaari: The New Zealand Drama School in 2004 and has since built an extensive and varied career as a performer, director and writer. Known for his professionalism, integrity and strong connection with Dunedin audiences, Greg is passionate about creating engaging and high-quality theatre.
His performance credits span musical theatre, live entertainment, film and television. Notable roles include Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys, Javert in Les Misérables, The Wizard in Wicked, Tick in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Edna in Hairspray, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and the Engineer in Miss Saigon.
Additional credits include Mary Poppins, Blood Brothers, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Full Monty and Rock Tenors. Greg has also performed for the Fortune Theatre, on screen in Netflix's The Royal Treatment, and in major concerts. As a director and writer, he has led numerous productions and pantomimes and Scholastic will be publishing his debut picture book, Grumble's Bridge, in April.
Doug Kamo
With three decades in New Zealand’s entertainment industry, Doug Kamo has built a formidable reputation as one of the country’s most experienced and versatile producers. As founder of Doug Kamo Creative Management (DKCM), he has produced or directed more than 60 major national and international musical theatre productions, including Les Misérables, WICKED, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Mary Poppins, Grease – The Arena Spectacular Live, Mamma Mia, The Rocky Horror Show, The Producers, The Addams Family, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
His producing work spans stadium spectaculars, national tours, large-scale community events, corporate entertainment, festivals, and bespoke creative projects. Known for his strategic insight, creative vision, and hands-on expertise across marketing, sponsorship, logistics, and artistic development, Doug continues to shape the entertainment landscape through DKCM, delivering high-quality events nationwide. His long-standing commitment to sustainable, impactful production has cemented him as a trusted leader and driving force in New Zealand’s performing arts sector.