A love of performance from an early age for 23 year old Tobin saw years of performance in plays and kapa haka, choir, film, direction in schools and local theatre ranging from 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Cats'. With multiple awards and Scholarships, Tobin joined the Stagecraft Theatre Company in Wellington and gained several roles. He has now achieved a place at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, in London. This Grant will support Tobin to complete a BA (Hons) in Performance-Acting at the Academy towards establishing as an actor in UK film/theatre