Category Archives: Suzy’s 5 Questions

5 Questions with Amanda Collins

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amandacollinsWhat is your favourite swear word?
There’s such a wealth, it’s hard to pick. Plus most depend on the situation. But I guess if I have to choose, I’d go with the tried and true Fuck! It’s just so versatile.

What are you wearing?
Currently I’m sporting a rather enviable crusty old track-suit pant and jumper combo. Stylish.

What is love?
Big question. Love is many things and comes in many forms. It is the very best humans are capable of and from its roots spring beautiful things such as hope, joy, kindness, happiness, empathy, wonder, understanding, acceptance, comfort, forgiveness, support, courage, empowerment, and strength.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Macbeth. Loved it. 5 stars!

Is your new show going to be any good?
Absolutely!

Amanda Collins is appearing in Four Dogs And A Bone, with Brief Candle Productions.
Show dates: 16 – 27 Sep, 2014
Show venue: The Old Fitzroy Hotel

5 Questions with Christian Byers

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christianbyersWhat is your favourite swear word?
Fuck, fucked, fucker and all it’s fuckin’ cognates. Favourite fuckin’ word. Fuck. Fuckin’ nothin’ like a fuckin’ good fuck. If I had to choose between ‘fuck’ and oxygen, I’d choose oxygen, I’m not an idiot but I’d be in no rush. Stretch it out long and sing ‘fuck’ super strong without pause for breath in the interim. Beautiful word.

What are you wearing?
Socks.

What is love?
Tenderness and time dilation.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Double bill of Black Comedy and The Real Inspector Hound at SUDS, went on first night which was pretty good and again on final night, where vases were spontaneously smashed with hammers because directors deserve to cry. I kept a shard of the vase to remind myself to aaaaalways improvise, 5 stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
It fucking better be. Actually, no you know what, it’s going to be brilliant but I get the feeling it’s going to get its fair share of hate. But those who love it will start devoting their lives to adapting Greek tragedies. Or makin’ fuckin’ pies with fuckin’ people in. That’s our aim at least.

Christian Byers is playing the role of Tereus in Procne & Tereus part of Sydney Fringe 2014.
Show dates: 16 – 20 Sep, 2014
Show venue: TAP Gallery

5 Questions with Nigel Turner-Carroll‏

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IMG_4971What is your favourite swear word?
Fuck. It just says so many things. Positive, negative, arbitrary, sexy the list goes on.

What are you wearing?
Indie attire with a splash of G-Star.

What is love?
My wife and my daughter.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Last show I saw was The Tap Pack which I directed and co created. 11 out of 10 stars easily.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Gonna be off the hook.

 

Nigel Turner-Carroll‏ is appearing in The Motherf**ker with the Hat, from Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s 2014 season.
Show dates: 19 Sep – 19 Oct, 2014
Show venue: Eternity Playhouse

5 Questions with Clemence Williams

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IMG_4465What is your favourite swear word?
I’m not sure if it’s a swear word, but I use “jerk” a whole lot. Especially self-referentially.

What are you wearing?
A Brooklyn Nets singlet under floral overalls, grey Uniqlo hoodie and my vintage leather jacket, topped with a stripey woollen beanie and bottomed with low cut, tan riding boots. Too much?

What is love?
Baby don’t hurt me. Don’t hurt me no more.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
I had the good fortune of seeing the Sydney University Arts Revue. It was excellently written, beautifully performed and was a night to remember. 5/5 stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
I don’t know if I want to classify my work as ‘good’ or ‘bad’. I like to make pieces that can be talked about. I think that theatre should last far beyond the four walls and the few hours that the actors and audience share space. It is the lingering thoughts and conversations that I aim to generate in my work.

Clemence Williams is directing The Chairs, part of Sydney Fringe 2014.
Show dates: 22 – 26 Sep, 2014
Show venue: 5 Eliza – The Annex

5 Questions with Lucinda Howes

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lucindahowesWhat is your favourite swear word?
Unfortunately I say ‘shivers’ a lot, probably too often (I work with children, you have to find substitutes).

What are you wearing?
A jumper, jeans and gumboots.

What is love?
Buying someone flowers when you can’t afford shampoo.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
The Winters Tale, Bell Shakespeare. It had its moments, good and bad. Three stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Yes, though probably not for the cast.

 

Lucinda Howes is playing the role of Procne in Procne & Tereus part of Sydney Fringe 2014.
Show dates: 16 – 20 Sep, 2014
Show venue: TAP Gallery

5 Questions with Gemma Scoble

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gemmascoble‏What is your favourite swear word?
I think “fuck me dead” even though that’s three words and when you think about it, it’s pretty gross.

What are you wearing?
Jeans, cons, a black jumper (cause I like to keep things classsssssy).

What is love?
Love is… Well. When I eat something. Like ribs. Or like a good steak that comes with fries on the side. I always save the best bit till last… Like, I portion off the best bit of steak, and make sure there is just enough fries and sauce to accompany that bite into my mouth. Normally, if someone tried to take that from me I’d stab that motherfucker’s hand with my fork. So I guess Love, in it’s purest form, would be sharing my last bite of my favourite meal with them. Probs not 50/50 though. Maybe 70/30.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
The last show I saw was Tartuffe. I laughed a lot at the script, and thought the adaptation worked really well. Kate Mulvany is just a bit excellent… but then again so is the entire cast. The women in it, like Helen Dallimore seemed to take on their roles with a contemporary approach or ambition so that the idea of them being “supporting characters” was knocked out the window. To me that’s really inspiring. I would give it 11 stars?

Is your new show going to be any good?
Hells to the yeah.

Gemma Scoble is starring in Jennifer Forever by Tara Clark, for Sydney Fringe 2014.
Show dates: 17 – 28 Sep, 2014
Show venue: The Old 505 Theatre

5 Questions with Scott Lee

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scottleeWhat is your favourite swear word?
The C-bomb… but only in the confines of my car so know one can actually hear me say it.

What are you wearing?
A green hoodie I stole from my twin brother cause I’m a knob, and the only pair of pants I own (which conveniently has a massive hole in the crotch).

What is love?
I don’t know if I’ve fully figured that one out yet. For me I think it’s the moment when you let all those silly walls we all build down and have the freedom to be yourself (which in my case is being a bit of a nut).

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Rebels With a Cause directed by Simon Doctor. Was a cool little showcase at NIDA with a whole bunch of scenes from Shakespeare, Chekhov, Harold Pinter, Clifford Odets and other pieces I didn’t recognise but it was great fun and I’d give it 4 stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
I bloody reckon it will be! 🙂 It’s such a fun play that, I think, already has a massive following. Kenneth Lonergan’s writing is mental! It’s so spot on and human and we are all having a ball rehearsing. The play really speaks to me as a young adult and hopefully will to those who come and see it… but at the very least it’s a hilarious play and I think everyone who sees it will have a giggle, maybe even a laugh out loud.

Scott Lee stars in This Is Our Youth, part of Sydney Fringe 2014.
Show dates: 17 – 21 Sep, 2014
Show venue: TAP Gallery

5 Questions with Megan O’Connell‏

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meganoconnellWhat is your favourite swear word?
Cunt. (Sorry, mum. Sorry, Sister Bernadette.)

What are you wearing?
Trackies and ugg boots. The Blacktown uniform. But I’m at home so it’s OK.

What is love?
A well timed cup of tea comes pretty close.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
We’ve just had a baby, so my brain has gone to pudding. But I’m sure whatever it was, I enjoyed it.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Yes. I almost wish I wasn’t in it so I could see it myself. Almost. (Please don’t fire me).

Megan O’Connell‏ is appearing in The Motherf**ker With The Hat, from Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s 2014 season.
Show dates: 19 Sep – 19 Oct, 2014
Show venue: Eternity Playhouse

5 Questions with Narek Arman

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narekarmanWhat is your favourite swear word?
I use the phrase “fuck that shit” quite a bit…

What are you wearing?
Underwear. Too cool for school, I know.

What is love?
Shrek is love, Shrek is life.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
To be completely honest, I don’t recall the name of the last show I saw but I thought it was worth 3 and a half stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Oh you bet it’s going to be good!

 

 

Narek Arman plays the role of Aaron in Sugarland. Read Suzy’s review here.
Show dates: 27 Aug – 13 Sep, 2014
Show venue: ATYP

5 Questions with Megan McGlinchey

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meganmcglincheyWhat is your favourite swear word?
Bullshit.

What are you wearing?
Jeans.

What is love?
Zero zero in tennis.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Constellations and I would give it 5 stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Yes, sir.

 
 
 
 

Megan McGlinchey stars in Gruesome Playground Injuries, part of Sydney Fringe 2014.
Show dates: 24 – 28 Sep, 2014
Show venue: TAP Gallery