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Dutch Courage Feb 15, 2008 9:58:30 GMT 11

Post by autopilot on Feb 15, 2008 9:58:30 GMT 11

Hey Wayakkers!

Just wanted to let you all know that my first musical Dutch Courage, after seasons in Adelaide and Melbourne has been picked up by New York's Wings Theatre company. This is really exciting for me as I finally have a proper excuse to go to New York. Dutch Courage has a book by Barry Lowe, and will be directed by Will Conyers - who I'm sure you all know around here

As such we're holding an all star reading of Dutch Courage in Sydney on Wednesday 27th of Feb as part of Mardis Gras. The cast will feature Jack Webster, Hayden Tee, Darren Mapes, Scott Ogier, Ross Burford, Lyall Brooks and Alex Jenkins.

You can get more info and download some tunes at dutchcourage.info. Hope to see some of you there!

Cheers

Sean

Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Dutch Courage Feb 15, 2008 10:57:14 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Feb 15, 2008 10:57:14 GMT 11 Welcome and congratulations, Sean! Broadway at Bedtime have an interview with Will Conyers on their site: Click here Buff
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autopilot Backyard Balladeer Posts: 6	Dutch Courage Feb 15, 2008 12:02:58 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by autopilot on Feb 15, 2008 12:02:58 GMT 11 Thanks Buff! Will's doing a blog on the dutch courage site as well.

autopilot Backyard Balladeer Posts: 6	Dutch Courage Mar 4, 2008 19:33:21 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by autopilot on Mar 4, 2008 19:33:21 GMT 11 The reading went fantastically - you can see some piccys and read about it at dutchcourage.info Looks like we're also coming to Melbourne in the next month or so - I'll post here when I know more. Cheers Sean

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Dutch Courage Apr 9, 2008 12:40:19 GMT 11

Post by autopilot on Apr 9, 2008 12:40:19 GMT 11

Hey all

We're actually on tomorrow night at Theatreworks - sorry for the late notice. Three shows Thursday 10th till Saturday 12th.

Hopefully some wayakkers can get along. I'm flat out rewrititing EF for a London workshop so I can't get along. But it's going to be a great night.

Sally Choreographer Posts: 801	Dutch Courage Apr 9, 2008 14:52:07 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sally on Apr 9, 2008 14:52:07 GMT 11 I'm going tomorrow night although and really looking forward to it...although sadly no one wants to come with me
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Dutch Courage Apr 9, 2008 20:42:35 GMT 11

Post by Talissa on Apr 9, 2008 20:42:35 GMT 11

EF for London as well? Well done! Good to see you're getting a bit of international work going there.

I'm booked on Saturnight for Dutch Courage. It was looking for a moment as though I might not be free for any of the performances, but lucky!

~*And when he saw her face
In his heart there was space
For none. No other but she*~

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autopilot Backyard Balladeer Posts: 6	Dutch Courage Apr 9, 2008 22:02:12 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by autopilot on Apr 9, 2008 22:02:12 GMT 11 That's great - I hope you both enjoy the show. Love to know what you think... Thanks Talissa re EF. It's pretty crazy - I have 2 shows within a week of each other in New York and London - pretty excited! Sean

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Dutch Courage Apr 12, 2008 20:27:29 GMT 11

Post by Sally on Apr 12, 2008 20:27:29 GMT 11

I'm crap at writing reviews but I definitely enjoyed it. The whole feel of the piece was fantastic - great atmosphere already with no set, I reckon it'd be amazing fully staged! Good characters too - everyone was so distinct and even in that short time we learnt about each and every one of them. Plus, it takes a lot to get me interested in a bunch of boys...and I was definitely interested in them and their stories ;D

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autopilot Backyard Balladeer Posts: 6	Dutch Courage Apr 13, 2008 0:28:54 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by autopilot on Apr 13, 2008 0:28:54 GMT 11 Onya Sally - glad you liked it! And thanks for posting!