Category Archives: Suzy’s 5 Questions

5 Questions with Marissa Dikkenberg and Lisa Chappell

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onoff1What is your favourite swear word?
MD – Fuck….said with a quiet & dramatic intensity when no one is listening…
LC – My favourite swear word is “bugger shit tit wees”.

What are you wearing?
MD – I would like to say I am dressed head to toe in something sexy & exquisite looking faaabulous but that would be a lie. I am in a t-shirt & tracky daks with mismatched underwear & no makeup! Puhleeeze don’t tell my Mum she is a style meister!
LC – I’m wearing floral cords and a baggy t.shirt. Yes I look slightly reminiscent of my grandmother’s lounge suite.

What is love?
MD – Love is action, it is also the ability to cherish and adore yourself and others without conditions.
LC – Love is my dog, George. Unconditional, loyal, affectionate, smart and makes you a better person.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
MD – Penelope by Siren Theatre Company. I LOVED it! I cherished & adored it without needing to change it… I still think about it, 5 stars.
LC – The last show I saw was Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead. I didn’t make the second half, not a Stoppard fan, too much head not enough heart for my liking. 3 stars because everything else was great other than the writing for me.

Is your new show going to be any good?
MD – It will be vibrant, honest , fun & it’s R18 so hell YES it’ll be good x
LC – My next show ON/OFF is the opposite of Stoppard, it’s completely visceral. It’s coarse, funny, full of heart, and has great music. A rollicking night out!
Read Suzy’s review here

Marissa Dikkenberg and Lisa Chappell are starring in On/Off.
Show dates: 1 – 15 Dec, 2013
Show venue: Bordello Theatre

5 Questions with Michael Falzon

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michaelfalzonWhat is your favourite swear word?
Fuckwit. We apparently made that one up here in Australia. We’re good at that.

What are you wearing?
Right now? My robe… I like to be comfortable at home. You’re lucky I even have that much on.

What is love?
Many things – EVERYTHING! Too many clichés could be mentioned here and it means different things to us all. In a nutshell, to me, love is sharing and honesty. And halva (look it up).

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
The last show I saw was Dirty Rotten Scoundrels here in Sydney – a solid 4-star show with a fantastic performances from all. A special mention though, Amy Lehpamer is amazing (my leading lady from Rock Of Ages).

Is your new show going to be any good?
The best question ever asked in an interview. Yes. Atomic is going to be excellent. An engaging story from an international creative team that has spent years getting it ready. We have a tremendous cast of talented Aussies supported by a kick-arse six-piece band… the songs definitely stay with you and are great fun to perform. Plus, I have put on weight and had my hair thinned out to play this role, so the show had better be amazing!

Michael Falzon is starring in Atomic a new musical.
Show dates: 16 – 30 Nov, 2013
Show venue: NIDA Parade Theatres

5 Questions with Katherine Shearer

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rsz_katherine-shearer-headshotWhat is your favourite swear word?
Jesus. My parents would kill me if I ever said that in front of them. My mum already said I’m not going to heaven.

What are you wearing?
Not much. I’m a bit of a nudist at heart, but only when I’m home alone. I have underwear on though, I find my sports bra a comfort, and I always love my pair of diamond studs in the ears, which I’m wearing now. And my belly ring.

What is love?
The greatest thing on earth. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and knowing you are in safe hands.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Seeing a legend like Tony Sheldon perform was a thrill. Matt Hetherington, who was super funny and wonderfully engaging, was walking next to me on George St…”Hey, I just saw you on stage!” We had a chat – what a humble guy! Show was slick, which is why I’m not a huge Musical Theatre fan, but the performances are top class. 4 stars. Lost a star for John Wood’s French accent and lack of dance ability. Anne Wood deserved a better dance number!! She was superb and a rocking figure on her!

Is your new show going to be any good?
I’ve been in some shows that have been turkeys. Decadence is not one of those.

Katherine Shearer is starring in Decadence by Steven Berkoff.
Show dates: 4 – 7 Dec, 2013
Show venue: The Old 505 Theatre

5 Questions with Eleanor Ryan

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rsz_eleanorryanheadshotWhat is your favourite swear word?
It has got to be CUNT!

What are you wearing?
A singlet and undies.

What is love?
Necessary.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Past Tense. 3.5 out of 5.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Swearing, fighting and an unconventional family. It’s going to be so much better than good!

 

Eleanor Ryan is appearing in Apples And Pears.
Show dates: 6 – 24 Nov, 2013
Show venue: The Old 505 Theatre

5 Questions with Lynden Jones

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lyndenjonesWhat is your favourite swear word?
If mum is reading this then ‘none’ because I don’t swear… otherwise I still like the old traditional ‘bugger’. Just realised that last response could be taken out of context 🙂

What are you wearing?
Shorts and a t-shirt with “TEIAM” written on it. Turns out there is an “I” in it.

What is love?
If I knew that I would not be sitting here at home on the computer while watching The Big Bang Theory on a Sunday night so I guess ‘elusive’.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Just got back from holidays so last play was Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead and I gave it 8/10 and I am a tough critic.

Is your new show going to be any good?
I don’t like to discuss how good a play is that I am in, before after or during, but it is going to be great fun working on it. I think Kim Knuckey is an amazing actor and have always wanted to work with him. Gerry has given us a great play to explore.

Lynden Jones stars in the world premiere of The Maintenance Room.
Show dates: 7 – 30 Nov, 2013
Show venue: King St Theatre

5 Questions with Lillian U

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rsz_img_5095 (1)What is your favourite swear word?
Fuck. (In Context: Fuck fuck fuckity fuck.) It’s just so plosive.

What are you wearing?
Blue dress, no shoes! Enjoying my day off by getting out of my theatre blacks.

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?
Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead. Does it need more stars than Tim Minchin and Toby Schmitz? It was pretty shiny. I give it four stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Heck yes! Rooted is smart, funny as balls and just that little bit heartbreaking. It’s a stellar cast and we have heaps of fun. We opened on Thursday and I swear I’ve laughed every single show and I’ve seen it SIX times now!

Lillian U is stage manager for Rooted.
Show dates: 30 Oct – 9 Nov, 2013
Show venue: NIDA Parade Theatres

5 Questions with Deborah Jones

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deborahjonesWhat is your favourite swear word?
Cunt! Without doubt.

What are you wearing?
Black jeans, black t – shirt with a dollar sign on it. Black flats.

What is love?
Love is having to say you’re sorry… often.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Cosi performed by third year students at ACTT. Three out of five.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Apples And Pears is original, fast, slick, and so much fun to perform. Although I think I’m the only one who doesn’t get to say “cunt”, 5 out of 5!

Deborah Jones is appearing in Apples And Pears.
Show dates: 6 – 24 Nov, 2013
Show venue: The Old 505 Theatre

5 Questions with Charlie Hanson

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charliehansonWhat is your favourite swear word?
I’m very fond of fuck-face, especially as a term of endearment.

What are you wearing?
No shoes. I very much like not wearing shoes. One of my favourite things about living in Australia is that this is an acceptable lifestyle choice.

What is love?
Perseverance, compromise and cups of tea.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
Jerusalem at the New Theatre. 4 stars.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Yes, yes it is.

Charlie Hanson is appearing in Triune.
Show dates: 22 Nov – 7 Dec, 2013
Show venue: TAP Gallery

5 Questions with Trevor Ashley

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trevorashleyWhat is your favourite swear word?
Cunt. I think it’s also my favourite word.

What are you wearing?
Currently, my pyjamas. But then it is early morning, being 11.30am. I’m not an early riser.

What is love?
Love is inconvenient. Usually because I find myself falling for the wrong person. He’s always unavailable in some way or another. But then again – so am I!

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
I saw Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. I give it 5 stars – it was one of the best musical theatre pieces I’ve ever seen. Funny and witty.

Is your new show going to be any good?
Well I’ve done it before, and it was pretty good last time… It’s a big barrel of laughs and spectacular costumes!

Trevor Ashley is starring in Star Struck.
Show dates: 8 Nov, 2013
Show venue: The Star Event Centre

5 Questions with Peter Hayes

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peterhayesWhat is your favourite swear word?
That would be the F-word I repeated loud and long and clear when I was knocked off my bicycle last Friday.

What are you wearing?
A white shirt and jeans.

What is love?
Much considered in Shakespeare’s Sonnets and seems crucially to depend on many precarious variables.

What was the last show you saw, and how many stars do you give it?
The Good The Bad And The Lawyer with a star to each actor for a five star show.

Is your new show going to be any good?
The writing is very good and Bryan Andrews knows what he is doing so what could possibly go wrong?

Peter Hayes is appearing in Shakespeare’s Sonnets.
Show dates: 30 Oct – 9 Nov, 2013
Show venue: TAP Gallery