Musings on film, theatre and new media
December 20, 2013 Leave a comment
Got a role on a new Ch9 TV show Inside Story and a segment called Killing in the Family, which involves re-enactments of famous murders. My man John Sharpe spear-gunned his wife, buried her, chopped up his daughter and put her in the waste dump, then exhumed his wife and moved her to the waste dump as well. Nice chap!
Anyway learnt how to fire a spear gun – a skill I hope I never have to use.
December 17, 2013 Leave a comment
And not a lot of people know that…
After playing northern Park Ranger John Clarke in Calendar Girls, I’ve won the role in another classic British underdog film, the part of Ray Say in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice being directed by Christine Firkin for Lane Cove Theatre company. The show runs from April 10th -13th at Riverview. I’ll post more info as its forthcoming.
Here’s a snippet of the film when Ray Say (Michael Caine) hears LV (Little Voice played by Jane Horrocks) for the first time. Gonna be a lot of fun.
October 8, 2013 Leave a comment
LUCKY FILM FESTIVAL 2013.
A terrific night of 10 home grown Short Films, DJ, Pop Corn & Good Vibes all in the name of supporting The Arts.
As well as a great line up of films & tunes, there will be Lucky Dips, A Lucky Door Prize & some terrific products & services up for grabs with our Silent Auction.
Proceeds go towards supporting independent film makers, visual & performing artists through The Arts Platform Artist Residency Programme.
We look forward to you joining us
THIS Saturday night 12th October
At: Platform 2, Number 2 George Street, Leichhardt
Doors Open at 6PM
Films Screen at 7PM
Tickets are $15 at the Door or contact luckyfilmfestivalVIP@gmail.com
to arrange your VIP entry on the night.
VIP package is $40: Which includes pre booked tickets emailed to you, VIP Lounge access, 2 free drink vouchers on arrival & a Lucky Film Festival Badge… Now we’re talking!
See you Saturday,
September 18, 2013 2 Comments
When Annie’s husband John dies of leukaemia, she and best friend Chris decide to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room.
They manage to persuade four fellow WI members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer, Lawrence.
The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales.
The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-‐found fame.
Based on the true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund, Calendar Girls is the fastest selling play in British theatre history.
I shall be playing the roles of John and Liam.
MORE INFO:
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TICKETS
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VENUE: Zenith Theatre, Chatswood
DATES in October:
2.00pm Saturday 12th, Thursday 17th, Saturday 19th
5.00pm Sunday 13th
8.00pm Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, Friday 18th, Saturday 19th
PREVIEW ARTICLES
The North Shore: WENDY Morton is baring all in a comedy that raises eyebrows for the right reasons
Stage Whispers: North Shore Calendar Girls Grin and Bare It All
The Weekly Times
The Irish Echo
REVIEWS:
Sydney Arts Guide
Weekend Notes
Stage Whispers
July 24, 2013 Leave a comment
Life is my latest short film and is currently doing the film festival rounds and so is unable to be screened publicly.
Do contact me if you want a password to view a private online version
Life: One man’s epic struggle to have his toast just the way he likes it.
Credits:
Written, and directed by Jonathan Adams
Produced by Nick Bolton
Featuring Nick Bolton as The Man
Shot, chopped and scored by Jonathan Adams
Production Designer Andrew Boland
Crew Craig Carleford and Nicole Volker
Thanks to Mr and Mrs Adams for letting us trash their kitchen
Executive Producers: Jonathan Adams and Nick Bolton
July 18, 2013 Leave a comment
Very excited to be back on the boards again in October and playing a role that is very close to my heart – Mr John Baker in Calendar Girls
Often described as the female version of The Full Monty (one scene was filmed in our old house in Sheffield!), Calendar Girls is a true story.
When Annie’s husband John dies of leukaemia, she and best friend Chris decide to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room.
They manage to persuade four fellow WI members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer, Lawrence.
The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales.
The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-‐found fame.
Based on the true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund, Calendar Girls is the fastest selling play in British theatre history.
The hugely successful play by Tim Firth first played at Chichester Festival Theatre on 5th September 2008.
For my audition, I did my best to match the sheer brilliance of the dearly departed Mr Pete Posthlethwaite and his memorable monologue rejecting the award in Brassed Off. Gets me every time. RIP Mr Pete.
April 9, 2013 1 Comment
Got a gig on the new Old Spice TVC a few weeks back. The clip has just been released, see below.
Was a monstrous set at Fox Studios and was a lot of fun to do. I lucked out by getting the one role that was sitting down, which when on a 6hour shoot was a result!
The guy being operated on had a wetsuit on beneath the operating gowns.
Some background on the campaign in the Ad News article below.
Article from Ad News
Believe it or not, George isn’t at home: Old Spice brings back the jingle
09 Apr 2013
By Frank Chung
Da-nana-na-na… Old Spice has returned to the classic advertising jingles of the ’80s and ’90s in its latest off-the-wall campaign, shot by renowned Australian director Steve Rogers.
As revealed by AdNews last month, advertising powerhouse Wieden+Kennedy was in Sydney recently to shoot the new campaign, ‘The Bar Soap You’ve Been Smelling For‘, with Revolver‘s Steve Rogers at the helm.
The campaign promotes the brand’s new line-up of “manly scented” bar soaps with two spots, ‘Shower’ and ‘Watermelon’. A third ad will debut in the coming months.
Keeping with the its trademark surreal humour, ‘Shower’ shows how Old Spice’s freshness literally follows you everywhere, while ‘Watermelon’ has a man discovering a bar of soap inside a watermelon disguised as a basketball.
Joe Arcuri, vice president, North America Beauty Care at Procter & Gamble said in a statement: “With new Old Spice bar soap, we wanted show the more than 40% of guys who are bar soap loyalists that we have their backs when it comes to manly scented shower equipment.
“We know many guys are living with an unspoken shame – that they simply use whatever bar soap is already in the shower based on what the woman in their life purchased and is often using. I guess we’re also in the business of helping guys reclaim their territory in the shower.”
The TV commercials will be supported by cinema ads and a dedicated online campaign. Old Spice’s landmark 2010 campaign, ‘The Man Your Man Could Smell Like’, helped to relaunch the brand and has been credited with lifting global sales by 27% in six months.
