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What I have been doing - by treading the boards, and standing in front of the cameras

Craig Walker — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:07:58 +0100

People have been asking me what I've been up to - and I figure I will mention it here, only because people have actually asked. For example, it's been a busy week... or two... where I have been auditioning, filming and performing onstage, along with working at my new job here... with the filming on all projects finishes up for the year, this weekend (as long as there's no ADR necessary).

I must admit that even though there is a surfiet of work out there not much of Read More...

The Brontë Blog - Episode 9: Let there be light!

ThreeSisters Productions — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

In this week's Time Off Magazine review of Brontë, Brendan Lindsay wrote, "Lighting designer Jason Glenwright - well, I for one can't think of the theatre ever being so well lit".

I'd like to introduce Jason Glenwright, our lighting designer. Words don't really do justice to the creativity, passion, and genuine talent that Jason has brought to the lighting of Brontë. We are very blessed to have him.

“The first night performance was wonderful. I could not leave my seat at the end. I am proud to live in a city that can produce a thing of such perfection. Please add me to your email list.”

“Thanks again for a wonderful opening night! I loved the production and was genuinely moved. Keep up the great work.”

“I loved it! I had no idea Read More...

and HELEN really loved it!!

ChamberMade Theatre — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

After the first run through with the band in the Sth Melbourne rehearsal studios last week Geoffery Williams, ChamberMade's General Manager,bumped into Helen Garner at the tram stop. Helen was also at the band run and was talking animatedly on her mobile. She signed off, spotted Geoffrey and told him she was just phoning her agent in Sydney and raving about what she had just seen. She loved it! Phew! She wanted to ring Tim Winton (a mate of hers and the next author ChamberMade isRead More...

It's a wrap > How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found

Hoy Polloy Theatre — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It's over! All cast and crew had a fantastic journey ...

Onto the next project - email hoypolloy@bigpond.com to keep up to speed with Hoy Polloy news.

Until next time ...

Commentary > Actor: David Passmore

David played the lead role of Charlie Hunt in How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found. He recently made the following comments regarding his experiences with this production:

"Well, I have been in the very privledged position of Read More...

Reviews > How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found

Hoy Polloy Theatre — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Following is a selection of online reviews for How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found:

On Stage (and walls) Melbourne > Michael Magnusson
Australian Stage Online > Paul Kooperman
The Australian > Alison Croggon
Theatre People > Emmalee Bell
MCV > Michael Magnusson
Arts Hub > David Allen
The Age > Martin Ball
Theatre Notes > Alison Croggon

Production Details
Hoy Polloy presents the AustralRead More...

Tech & Opening Week > How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found

Hoy Polloy Theatre — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Commentary > Actor: Glen Hancox

Glen plays nine characters in How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found. He recently made the following comments regarding bump in, tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals and opening week for this production:

"Tech week is always a stressful time but I felt well supported by Hoy Polloy and all involved. It amazes me how everything and every one comes together for the opening. We came into tech week a little unprepared I think. We hadn’tRead More...

More about The Children of The Children's Bach

ChamberMade Theatre — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We have four charming and very excited children alternating the roles of Billy and Poppy but they have not been able to start rehearsals with the adults because the police checks (necessary these days when employing children) have taken weeks to come through. It seems that when an employer with a relatively common name of Geoffrey Williams wants to employ children police checks take much longer as all the other Geoffery Williams on the police files have to be accounted for. Taje notice all you JRead More...

1 Day to How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found

Hoy Polloy Theatre — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

COUNT DOWN TO OPENING NIGHT = 1 DAY

Exciting! It's all coming together ...

Commentary > Actor: Tory Rodd
Tory plays pathologist Sophie in How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found. She recently made the following comments regarding this production:

"Hoy Polloy is a warm and welcoming company in which I feel I'm being taken care of and listened too. They have been understanding and completely professional.

The wonderful script of Fin KenneRead More...

2 Days to How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found

Hoy Polloy Theatre — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

COUNT DOWN TO OPENING NIGHT = 2 DAYS

BUMP IN
We bumped into MIPAC on Monday ... it's a tech heavy production ... so the set, lighting, sound and projection techies have been working hard pulling it all together!

It's looking good.

PICS > Tech Rehearsals
Following are a selection of tech rehearsal pics taken by our Tory Rodd who plays the character of Sophie.