Henna Matharu

Henna Matharu (she/her) is an emerging South Asian musical theatre performer driven by a deep love of music and storytelling through song. Through dedication and perseverance, Henna is carving out a space for herself in the professional theatre industry, most recently portraying the role of Dorothy Gale in Neptune Theatre’s holiday production of The Wizard of Oz in Halifax, NS. A well-rounded performer, Henna brings discipline, curiosity, and versatility to each role and actively seeks projects that showcase and challenge her vocal abilities. As a South Asian woman with a love for musical theatre, she is also passionate about portraying characters that will allow South Asian audiences see themselves reflected in theatre today. 

Henna’s connection to performance began early through junior school productions and community theatre, eventually leading her to teach at musical theatre camps throughout Nova Scotia. In 2021, she completed the Neptune Theatre Preparatory Program, where she received extensive training in the foundations of musical theatre including acting through song, monologue work, and contemporary, jazz, and musical theatre dance. At Mount Allison University, Henna continued to develop as an artist, performing in roles such as Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Rusty in Footloose, and Sharpay Evans in Disney’s High School Musical.  After graduating in May 2025, Henna launched herself into the professional theatre scene as the Sophie cover in Neptune Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia!, directed by Jeremy Webb, and subsequently landed her professional leading debut in The Wizard of Oz, directed by Michelle Langille. 

Henna has continued to build momentum through local opportunities such as Broadway Brunch cabarets in Halifax and has joined a production of THE INVISIBLE with Catalyst Theatre which will tour to the National Arts Center in May 2026. Henna approaches her career with gratitude, joy, and an eagerness to grow. She continues to train through dance, voice, and theatre classes and remains engaged in a variety of other creative endeavours such as film editing. Entering the industry with clarity and confidence, Henna brings a fresh perspective, strong work ethic, and a powerful commitment to growth to drive her throughout her career.