STANLEY, a naive 1st year drama student meets Isolde and begins a sweet, first love affair. Goaded by Hannah, the charismatic, domineering Head of Acting, Stanley uncovers a talent and ambition he didn’t know he had. When his group hits on a sex scandal that involves Isolde’s tennis prodigy sister as fertile material for their end-of-year show, Stanley finds himself profoundly torn.

The Rehearsal Reviews

"…Crackles with intelligence and wit from its first second to its very last. In a strong year for New Zealand films, The Rehearsal is hands-down my favourite " – METRO

"…humour and candour, as well as thrills, insights and intrigue … a drama that’s as piercing as it is potent… Rolleston continues his on-screen coming-of-age journey with a portrayal that’s convincingly gregarious and charming " – SCREEN DAILY

“Explosive, filled to bursting on the nature of inspiration” – INDIWIRE