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PAST PROJECTS
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Noises Off
Written by Michael Frayn Directed by Cate Clelland Canberra REP at Theatre 3 Cast Peter Holland Lainie Hart Arran Mckenna Alex McPherson Lewis Meegan Stefanie Lekkas Andrew Kay Carla Weijers Brendan Kelly |
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Henry Five
Written by James Scott & William ShakespeareDirected by James Scott Starring Katherine Berry, Scott Bowcher, Brendan Kelly, Annie Liana Scott and James Scott Venue: The CADA Theatre, 1/9 Lithgow St, Fyshwick ACT 2609. Season - October 7 - October 16, 2016 It’s been five years since theatre practitioners Peter Figg and Nick Topp performed their worst show ever at the local Shakespeare Festival. But this year, they’re staging a comeback - with a performance of Shakespeare’s Henry V. To pull it off, they’ve found themselves a disparate band of actors: Hermione, who’s on temporary release from juvie, Paris, a diplomat’s kid who did a little theatre in Germany once, and Tom, an exile from the rival theatre group, The Vagabonds. The goal is to win the judges’ hearts (and restore the pride and status of the Figg and Topp Theatre Co.) as winners of the ‘Best Play’ accolade. As audience we witness not only their preparation for the task, but also their performance of the great Shakespearean work. |
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Agatha Christie's
Witness for the Prosecution Directed by Aarne Neeme Leonard Vole stands in the dock, accused of murder. His wife can prove his innocence but when she takes the stand she denies his alibi. Can he escape the hangman's noose. Cast Greta - Morgan Heathwilliams Carter - Ian Hart Mr Mayhew - Jerry Hearn Leonard Vole - Cole Hilder Sir Wilfred QC - Pat Gallagher Inspector - David Bennett Romaine - Emma Wood Clerk of the Court/Usher - Jon Pearson Justice Wainwright - Saban Lloyd Berrell Mr Myers QC - Peter Holland Dr Wyatt - Anthony Ives Janet Mackenzie - Alice Ferguson Clegg - Brendan Kelly The Other Woman - Lauren Atkin |
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An Audience with Machiavelli
Directed by Rachel Hogan 'The Mandrake Root' Written by Niccolo Machiavelli, Adapted by Rachel Hogan 'The Prince' Written by Rachel Hogan A Spread The Wyrd Production Location: Ralph Wilson Thetare March 3rd - March 12th 2016 Event Description One show, two plays: one comic, one tragic; one sexy, one cerebral, inspired by the life and work of one of history’s most abidingly controversial thinkers. Is Machiavelli a clear-eyed genius, endowing us in fun and in earnestness with unsentimental insights into the Human Condition? Or is he a broken man, exhausting the great power of his mind looking for meaning in being powerless? An Audience With Machiavelli will have the opportunity to consider these questions, as well as the many possible applications of root vegetables. Cast: Peter Fock Brendan Kelly John Lombard Phillip Meddows Jess Waterhouse Nikki-Lyn Hunter Tony Cheshire and Nicola Tyndale-Biscoe |
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THE ART OF TEACHING NOTHING
By Kirsty Budding Directed by Cate Clelland Produced by Freerain Theatre 22 - 25 October 2015, Venue: The Courtyard Studio, Theatre “I said he couldn’t have an extension on his assignment without medical documentation, so he jumped off the roof.” Lucy is a new teacher striving for job satisfaction in an education system that seems rotten to the core. As innovation strangles tradition and bell curves swallow souls, she must decide whether it is better to fight the system, or become part of it. Prepare to see teachers as you’ve never seen them before in this outrageous black comedy examining power and politics in education. Cast: Glynis Stokes Brendan Kelly Rob de Fries Arran McKenna Emma Wood Elaine Noon Liz Bradley Marti Ibrahim John Kelly Sophie Hopkins |
The Complete Works
of William Shakespeare Abridged
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by James Scott
Starring Brendan Kelly, Ryan Pemberton and James Scott
Design by Geoff Patterson
An Honest Puck Production
It's Shakespeare as the bard never intended. It's a bold, speedy, irreverent romp through all 37 of Shakespeare's plays but without the language barriers or the period hurdles, as three brave actors out-Python Monty! And YOU are very much part of the whole side-splitting rollercoaster ride involving pop culture, audience participation and probably the fastest, funniest Hamlet you're ever likely to see. Sometimes even the actors don't know what to expect.
By arrangement with HAL LEONARD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, ON BEHALF OF PARADIGM, NEW YORK
of William Shakespeare Abridged
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by James Scott
Starring Brendan Kelly, Ryan Pemberton and James Scott
Design by Geoff Patterson
An Honest Puck Production
It's Shakespeare as the bard never intended. It's a bold, speedy, irreverent romp through all 37 of Shakespeare's plays but without the language barriers or the period hurdles, as three brave actors out-Python Monty! And YOU are very much part of the whole side-splitting rollercoaster ride involving pop culture, audience participation and probably the fastest, funniest Hamlet you're ever likely to see. Sometimes even the actors don't know what to expect.
By arrangement with HAL LEONARD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, ON BEHALF OF PARADIGM, NEW YORK
'Cybo' (Short Film)
Written/Directed by Zac Schroedl
Produced by Sebastian Chan
Cast:
Brendan Kelly
Caitlin Dawson
Anass Bendemra
Written/Directed by Zac Schroedl
Produced by Sebastian Chan
Cast:
Brendan Kelly
Caitlin Dawson
Anass Bendemra
NOTHING IS SACRED
25-28 July 2014
"Nothing Is Sacred" is a showcase of short satirical and comedic works by emerging playwrights with proceeds going to Amnesty International.
Produced by Kirsty Budding with artistic input from more than 25 local writers, directors and actors, “Nothing Is Sacred” is an unmissable show for anyone interested in new writing in Canberra’s independent arts scene. Many of the featured plays have won awards in Crash Test Drama Canberra, including Angus Algie’s “For the Love of My Country”, John Lombard’s “The Literary Monogamist”, Raphael Kabo’s “The Wall” and Kirsty Budding’s “Teach Me To Care”. The plays will be brought to life by veteran and emerging directors and a diverse cast of seasoned actors and exciting new talent.
Ranging from the light-hearted and absurd to the darkly satirical, with topics as diverse as politics, education, Dungeons And Dragons, love, theatre, Pride & Prejudice, and the trials of flat-pack furniture; the show promises audiences a provocative and uproarious evening of theatre.
Check out more details at the Budding Theatre website: http://www.buddingtheatre.com/nothingissacred/
25-28 July 2014
"Nothing Is Sacred" is a showcase of short satirical and comedic works by emerging playwrights with proceeds going to Amnesty International.
Produced by Kirsty Budding with artistic input from more than 25 local writers, directors and actors, “Nothing Is Sacred” is an unmissable show for anyone interested in new writing in Canberra’s independent arts scene. Many of the featured plays have won awards in Crash Test Drama Canberra, including Angus Algie’s “For the Love of My Country”, John Lombard’s “The Literary Monogamist”, Raphael Kabo’s “The Wall” and Kirsty Budding’s “Teach Me To Care”. The plays will be brought to life by veteran and emerging directors and a diverse cast of seasoned actors and exciting new talent.
Ranging from the light-hearted and absurd to the darkly satirical, with topics as diverse as politics, education, Dungeons And Dragons, love, theatre, Pride & Prejudice, and the trials of flat-pack furniture; the show promises audiences a provocative and uproarious evening of theatre.
Check out more details at the Budding Theatre website: http://www.buddingtheatre.com/nothingissacred/
'THREE OH NO' a short film by Keeley Rees
From a very recent short film entered into Lights! Canberra! Action! which got through to the top twelve, and we were very pleased!
Childhood dreams and birthday countdowns. Jo faces the big three-oh.
Written, Produced & Directed by Keeley Rees
[facebook.com/keeley.rees.actress]
CREW:
Cinematography & Post - Hew Sandison
Sound Recordist - Travis Dom
Sound Design & Original Score - Fiona Bush
CAST:
JO: Keeley Rees
Miles: Brendan Kelly
'SEX IN AMERICA'
Directed by Doug Chapman
April 2-4, 2014, CADA Theatre
CADA's Advanced Diploma students present a showcase of short scenes from American plays.
These snippets from the US tradition delve into sexual antics, sexual politics, and what can only be called the sexual 'errors' of the 80s and 90s... which may not be too far from home today.
Directed by Doug Chapman
April 2-4, 2014, CADA Theatre
CADA's Advanced Diploma students present a showcase of short scenes from American plays.
These snippets from the US tradition delve into sexual antics, sexual politics, and what can only be called the sexual 'errors' of the 80s and 90s... which may not be too far from home today.
PLAYS FROM 'ROULETTE'
By Raimondo Cortese
Directed by Verity Higgins
25-27 September, 2013
CADA's Advanced Diploma students explore two-hander scenes in a workshop production of Raimondo Cortese's classic Australian work, Roulette.
Based on the ancient Chinese cosmology, The Twelve Branches of Life, the plays are a revealing mosaic of human interaction across a range of emotional landscapes.
From a chance meeting between a man and a woman in a café, to the prodigal son who returns home to enslave a helpless older man, this fiercely intelligent writing illuminates moments of cruelty and beauty so often hidden when two people interact.
By Raimondo Cortese
Directed by Verity Higgins
25-27 September, 2013
CADA's Advanced Diploma students explore two-hander scenes in a workshop production of Raimondo Cortese's classic Australian work, Roulette.
Based on the ancient Chinese cosmology, The Twelve Branches of Life, the plays are a revealing mosaic of human interaction across a range of emotional landscapes.
From a chance meeting between a man and a woman in a café, to the prodigal son who returns home to enslave a helpless older man, this fiercely intelligent writing illuminates moments of cruelty and beauty so often hidden when two people interact.
SCENES FROM A RUSSIAN TWILIGHT
A Workshop Production Exploring Russian Naturalism
Students in our Advanced Diploma of Performance stream have been workshopping Russian scenes in the Naturalist acting tradition with our Artist-in-Residence, Doug Chapman, who trained at the Moscow Art Theatre. See our students perform in extracts from a range of works by Anton Chekhov, including The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard.
A Workshop Production Exploring Russian Naturalism
Students in our Advanced Diploma of Performance stream have been workshopping Russian scenes in the Naturalist acting tradition with our Artist-in-Residence, Doug Chapman, who trained at the Moscow Art Theatre. See our students perform in extracts from a range of works by Anton Chekhov, including The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard.
'DREAMS, MEMES AND SCHEMES'
A night with Andrew Lloyd Webber
13-15 June, 2013
Come and see the combined talents of our Diploma of Musical Theatre and Advanced Diploma students in this night of nights - an Andrew Lloyd Webber concert performance, featuring favourites from 'Phantom of the Opera', 'Aspects of Love', 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat', 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'Evita' and more. A fantastic song-and-dance experience for all ages as our students explore movement, voice and scene.
A night with Andrew Lloyd Webber
13-15 June, 2013
Come and see the combined talents of our Diploma of Musical Theatre and Advanced Diploma students in this night of nights - an Andrew Lloyd Webber concert performance, featuring favourites from 'Phantom of the Opera', 'Aspects of Love', 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat', 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'Evita' and more. A fantastic song-and-dance experience for all ages as our students explore movement, voice and scene.
THE POLYPHONIC BARD
Music & Shakespeare for our time
Directed by Tamzin Nugent
The Street Theatre, Canberra, November-December 2012
The Pocket Score Company and Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art present an ambitious project of words and music for lovers of Shakespeare and early music.
This co-presented performance interweaves a fantastical soundscape of the all-male vocal ensemble, with some beloved Shakespearean scenes and sonnets. Journey with the performers through the earthiness of Renaissance pub shanties and beer-swilling Elizabethan bro-mance, right through to the heights of transcendent, sacred music and the Bard's ethereal love poetry.
About Pocket Score Company: http://www.thepocketscorecompany.com/
Music & Shakespeare for our time
Directed by Tamzin Nugent
The Street Theatre, Canberra, November-December 2012
The Pocket Score Company and Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art present an ambitious project of words and music for lovers of Shakespeare and early music.
This co-presented performance interweaves a fantastical soundscape of the all-male vocal ensemble, with some beloved Shakespearean scenes and sonnets. Journey with the performers through the earthiness of Renaissance pub shanties and beer-swilling Elizabethan bro-mance, right through to the heights of transcendent, sacred music and the Bard's ethereal love poetry.
About Pocket Score Company: http://www.thepocketscorecompany.com/
