Category Archives: Suzy’s 5 Questions

5 Questions with Debbie Neilson

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rsz_debbie_neilson_8x12_medWhat is your favourite swear word?
Holy moly.

What are you wearing?
Still in my PJs 😉

What is love?
Complex and exciting!

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
I recently saw Noises Off at the Opera House by Sydney Theatre Co and I give it 7 stars out of 5! It was so amazing it had me crying with laughter. The comic timing from every cast member was immaculate; and, best of all, you could tell they were all having so much fun on stage. Which is why I bounced to my feet at the end for a standing ovation!

Is your new show going to be any good?
Little Voice has comedy, drama, singing and even some dancing so it has a bit for everyone’s buds. Our show is going to be fun cause we’re all having fun on stage so hopefully it’s contagious to the audience!

Debbie Neilson plays the title role in The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice, at the New Theatre in Newtown.
Show dates: 15 – 24 May, 2014
Show venue: New Theatre

5 Questions with Olga Solar

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olgasolarWhat is your favourite swear word?
Poop. It’s short, straight to the point AND it’s a palindrome. What more could you want in a swear word?

What are you wearing?
My warm bright orange tigger pyjamas that my Mum got me, They won me a “best pyjama award” in High School.

What is love?
Sharing the last tim tam in the packet.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Sport For Jove’s All’s Well That Ends Well. Great multi-purpose set, awesome lighting, super actors. 4.5/5 big gold stars!

Is your new show going to be any good?
It’s going to be the bees knees, come see what all our hard work has paid off to be!

Olga Solar is co-writer of an original musical, The Detective’s Handbook for Sydney University Dramatic Society.
Show dates: 30 Apr – 10 May, 2014
Show venue: Studio B, University of Sydney

5 Questions with John Adam

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johnadamWhat is your favourite swear word?
There’s only one left which still has any impact. No prizes.

What are you wearing?
Jeans. T-shirt. Sneakers.

What is love?
The only thing that gives life meaning.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Best recent show was The Cherry Orchard at Melbourne Theatre Company. 4.5/5.

Is your new show going to be any good?
The best bang-for-your-buck musical-goers are likely to get.

 

John Adam is appearing in The King And I with Opera Australia.
Show details: QPAC Brisbane from 13 Apr 2014, Princess Theatre Melbourne from 10 Jun 2014, Sydney Opera House from 9 Sep 2014

5 Questions with Amylea Griffin

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rsz_1337586_5087674What is your favourite swear word?
Cunt is a glorious and sadly misunderstood word. It just wants to be loved like its male counterparts. Embrace cunt.

What are you wearing?
I had a semi-date semi-planned tonight, but the dude (semi?) bailed, something about snot, so I’m currently wearing my least attractive pyjamas and fluffiest dressing gown.

What is love?
Look, I’m just gonna be real; if you provide me with a steady supply of food and aren’t banging your neighbour, there’s a good chance I’ll fall in love with you.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
I think it was Frankenstein. The set was badass; lighting and sound were relatively badass; the actor playing the Monster was badass as fuck. Because of him I give it sixteen glittery stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
It’s gon’ be real good. It will be weird and whacky with a perfect amount of sass. For me there aren’t many more exciting things than a fresh new Australian work. The writer knows things about words. Our team is tight. We want to make pretty art and we will make pretty art. Come and see it.

Amylea Griffin is appearing in Amanda, with Old Monk Productions.
Show dates: 13 – 18 May, 2014
Show venue: TAP Gallery

5 Questions with David Jeffrey

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rsz_1025511_636851856363720_536653313_oWhat is your favourite swear word?
“Big Poos”, it always makes my boy laugh.

What are you wearing?
Shorts, shoes, no socks, no cowboy boots.

What is love?
Let me begin. “L, is for the way you look at me. O, for the only one I see. V, is for very, very, extraordinary. E, is for even more than the one that you adore”. Thank you and goodnight.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
When Irish Eyes… by the Year 9 drama company at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. One out of one stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Have your autograph books ready! No seriously, no, seriously, yes. Oh the pain.

David Jeffrey is appearing in Thom Pain (Based On Nothing), part of SITCO’s 2014 season.
Show dates: 5 – 10 May, 2014
Show venue: The Old Fitzroy Hotel

5 Questions with Marty Rhone

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martyrhoneWhat is your favourite swear word?
The F bomb. It can sum up so many things in so many contexts. I don’t think there is a better word that can so expressively sum up a situation or feeling.

What are you wearing?
Jocks; it’s pretty warm here in Brisbane.

What is love?
Love can be so many things and so many emotions; from adoration and passion to admiration and respect, but most of all I think it is something or someone you always want to have in your life and without it or them your life would be an empty existence.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
It was so forgettable I can’t even remember the title but the actors did their best with ordinary material so for that I give them 5 stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Potentially as good as any before it.

Marty Rhone is appearing in The King And I with Opera Australia.
Show details: QPAC Brisbane from 13 Apr 2014, Princess Theatre Melbourne from 10 Jun 2014, Sydney Opera House from 9 Sep 2014

5 Questions with Adrian Li Donni

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adrianlidonniWhat is your favourite swear word?
It’s not one I use a lot, but the “C-word” really tickles me. Something about people’s reaction to it really makes me laugh. Don’t judge, Shakespeare used it.

What are you wearing?
I just got a spray tan in preparation for our first preview this weekend, so just ratty shorts, while I wait for it to settle.

What is love?
I don’t know how to answer that. Mucho complicated, as it is just a word. I’ll try and point to it though…

When I look at someone beyond his or her labels and ego, there is love; a deep knowing that I am Him and She is me. We were all created from a single moment in history. We are all made of star stuff. How awesome is that?

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
The Lion King at Capitol Theatre. Didn’t think much of it the first time I saw it, but this time I let go and really enjoyed it. 4 stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
It’s going to be extremely good! The detail in the set design alone is worth the price of a ticket (has anyone mentioned that it’s covered in thousands of Swarovski jewels?). It’s a grand and stunning production with a stellar cast. Come check us out!

Adrian Li Donni is appearing in The King And I with Opera Australia.
Show details: QPAC Brisbane from 13 Apr 2014, Princess Theatre Melbourne from 10 Jun 2014, Sydney Opera House from 9 Sep 2014

5 Questions with Chris Miller

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chrismillerWhat is your favourite swear word?
Cunny funt.

What are you wearing?
Ripped Wranglers, dirty Cons, black Bonds, Commando.

What is love?
Knowing you are there for me and I for you, always. “Butterflies and zebras, and moon beams and fairy tales.”

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Rom Com Con by Bakehouse Theatre, Adelaide Fringe. 3.5, a bit didactic for my liking. An entertaining and charming comedy duet.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Well, All the pieces are there. We have a minstrel. Reservoir Dogs is a sensational film and Steven Hopley is a whizz kid Shakespearean savant, his adaption of Tarantino is entertaining, accurate to pentameter and true to the flick.

Beaut bunch of seasoned actors squeezing juicy juice on the boards. Our dogs know how to bark, Hopley’s training us to fetch and maul.

Violence, tension and cool unhinged characters. Reservoir Dogs at The Vanguard, Shakespeare style. Gold!

Did I mention the minstrel?

Chris Miller is appearing in William Shakespeare’s Reservoir Dogs.
Show dates: 29 Apr – 2 May, 2014
Show venue: The Vanguard

5 Questions with Felix Williamson

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rsz_felix-williamson-259541What is your favourite swear word?
Christ!

What are you wearing?
Shorts.

What is love?
Handing over the TV remote without a fight.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Waiting For Godot, 2 stars!

Is your new show going to be any good?
Not to put too fine a point on it but, Christ yes!

 

 

 

Felix Williamson is starring in Cruise Control, part of Ensemble Theatre’s 2014 season.
Show dates: 26 Apr – 14 Jun, 2014
Show venue: Ensemble Theatre

5 Questions with Monica Sayers

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rsz_1386076465What is your favourite swear word?
F#$%ING…. that’s fishing right? 😉

What are you wearing?
Yoga gear; lime green Lululemon singlet top and 3/4 length black leggings.

What is love?
Sing it, “baby don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me, no more!” Ah, good old Haddaway said it best in 1993 with this dance track. I believe love is multi-faceted. It can take on different forms of love like friendship, family, or a committed relationship, but ultimately it involves listening from your heart and acting out of loving kindness to the other or even to yourself.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Just saw a comedy on Friday night last week, Heaven Help Us at the Bordello. It was fantastic! Clever witty writing with a solid cast. 4 out of 5 stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Is it? Well… you’ll just have to come check it out for yourself and see! You’ll never never know unless you do. Personally, I think it’s going to be FAB!

Monica Sayers is appearing in His Mother’s Voice, from Bakehouse Theatre Company.
Show dates: 30 Apr – 17 May, 2014
Show venue: ATYP