Comments on Keating!
Our current production Keating! seems to be drawing some interesting comments, some beyond the strictly theatrical. Although there hasn’t been a review in the local paper yet (hello, anyone home?), there has been some interesting talk on-line.
This one in the Tasmanian Times makes some interesting points.
Scott Farrow talking to Michael Veitch on ABC Local Radio (thanks ABC).
Here is the Australian Stage review.
I’ll add more when I get the time (the show keeps me rather busy).
“Keating! The musical we had to have.” … now on ABC Local Radio
Thanks to the ABC for taking the high ground and now allowing Keating! to be mentioned on local radio.
Scott Farrow will be on ABC Local Radio 936 tomorrow (Monday, 1st March) at 2:30 talking to Michael Veitch!
Excellent result!
Also, Craig will be interviewed tonight (Sunday, 28th February) at 9:50pm on Joy, the Melbourne Gay and Lesbian radio station. You can listen on-line by clicking here, and you can find out more here.
And if you feel passionate about how some Senators have abused their power, you can always write to the Mercury.
And a quick message to the ABC saying how much we appreciate them wouldn’t hurt.
“Keating! The musical we had to have.” … but not on local ABC radio
Evening
I won’t mince words here. I’m pissed off. And this is not some publicity stunt to promote the show. I really wish we and the ABC had been left to do what we normally do.
Because of some ill-informed, incorrect allegations by two Tasmanian senators while under parliamentary privilege at a senate estimates committee meeting, our current production, Keating!, will now not be mentioned on the ABC.
We will not get the normal coverage that local theatre productions get.
We will not get the chance the perform a song or two on Tim Cox’s Live At The Centre segment.
We will not be mentioned on the ABC at all.
And Craig Wellington may never be asked to work at the ABC again.
Why is this? Because some parliamentarians feel that parliamentary privilege gives them the right to say anything they like, true or untrue, for any reason, without fear of consequences. Basically, they abuse this privilege for their own gain.
See the attached PDF document for all the details.
And these same parliamentarians will wonder why they are held in such low esteem by the community.
Edit: Here are links to the story in The Mercury and Tasmanian Times.
Edit edit: Here is a link to the Crikey article. You need to be a subscriber to see the whole thing, but you can get a free 21 day trial 
Keating Rehearsal Pictures
Gazing into the future
Here are some rehearsal pictures for the upcoming production Keating!
There are also some pictures of the start of the makeup process. Don’t worry, we don’t give away how the characters will finally look. To see that, you need to book now!
Keating! TV Ad
Here it is! Do yourself a favour! Book now!
2010 Uni Revue Auditions!
Posted by johnd in Audition call, Revue on January 21st, 2010
Know how to have a good time? Then you’ve got what it takes to audition for Uni Revue 2010. Stop thinking and fill out this form. Bring it with you to 50a Letitia St, North Hobart on either:
Sunday February 28 @ 2:00pm
-or-
Monday March 1 @ 7:30pm.
Here’s a link to Google Maps just in case you need it.
Can’t print out the form? Don’t worry about it. We’ll have forms you can fill out when you arrive – just bring yourself.
Want to really have a good time? Bring a friend. Or 27. (prize given if you bring 27 friends (the prize is a thumbs up)).
Need more information? Email us!
Don’t know what Uni Revue is? Read on after the link…
Keating! – Bookings now open
Bookings are now open for Keating! You can book at the Theatre Royal in person, by phone on 03 6233 2299, or online by clicking here!
You can check out all the details, including cast, here.
Positions required on Keating! (Update – All positions filled)
Posted by johnd in Audition call, Shows on January 12th, 2010
Update 19/1/2010: All positions mentioned below have been filled. Thanks to all those who responded.
Our next show, Keating! The Musical, has a number of backstage positions still to be filled. These are:
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Sound Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Costume Assistant
- Hair and Makeup Designer
If you are interested in any of these positions, or know of any that may be, please email the production office for details.
Letitia St Cleanup Mark II
Hope everybody had a great Christmas and New Year.
We have found a more reliable provider of skip bins, so we are going to try to cleanup Letitia St again! Hooray!
This will happen on the Saturday, January 30 starting at 10am. It will also incorporate a cleanup of the wardrobe area, so any help for that and general cleanup duties would be welcome.
There will be a BBQ as well, presided over by our President, Graeme Paine OAM.
If you can help, please email me.
And we still have some items being stored for other theatre companies (yes, Casey, I’m looking at you) so these need to go on or before that saturday, or you know what will happen…
X and Cassie get married!
Old Nick congratulates John X and Cassie Le Fevre, two Old Nick life members, on their marriage on Saturday 12 December 2009.
Finally!
However, I’m not sure about the name “Cassie X”….
Audio recordings from the 1968 Uni Revue – Casinova
During the Theatre Royal open day, Peter Reardon lent me some audio recordings of two previous Revues – Casinova from 1968 and Unicorn from 1952. Both are on LPs (you know, round black things like CDs, only bigger and … blacker). I’ve started to transfer these to audio files.
Casinova is done, and the results are presented here. The Unicorn disks are in a bit worse shape, and will take longer to do.
To hear the files from Casinova, click the “read the rest of this entry” link.
Don’t expect great quality. The recording has a bit of reverb from the venue. I’ve cleaned up the recordings as much as possible.
Next Revue Club Meeting
Just a reminder that the next Revue Club meeting is 7:30 Monday, 7th December at the Old Nick rooms at Letitia St.
Theatre Royal Open Day
Old Nick was asked to participate in the 175th Anniversary Open day at the Theatre Royal on Sunday 8th November. Old Nick was given one of the large dressing rooms, and filled it with artifacts, videos and photos. Many people visited, with some interesting revelations around Old Nick members from the past.
…and Tony Manley singing songs from past revues!
Some pictures can be seen here.
From Don Hopkins, the Theatre Royal operational manager:
“Just a short note to thank you, in particular and Old Nick in general, for your support on our open day. It was a great success for us, we think about 1,000 people through the doors on the day, your contribution was appreciated greatly by all of us at the Theatre Royal.
Cheers
Don”
Thanks to everybody who helped to setup the room or man it during the day.
Local actors meeting
Thought I would pass this message from Sara Cooper on to people. Note that this is not an Old Nick activity, but worth your time if you are interested:
Dear Actors
Nathan Spencer, Jane Longhurst and I would like to invite you to attend a meeting of local actors. The meeting is an open meeting for actors from across all circles and all levels of experience.
The aim of this meeting is to hear your views on being an actor in Tasmania, the things you enjoy, the things you find difficult, and your ideas for the future. There are many exciting opportunities in the pipeline locally, especially in the screen industry, and we believe a forum where actors can share and learn from each other will be invaluable at this time.
Letitia St Cleanup
Posted by johnd in Uncategorized on November 9th, 2009
It’s time again for a cleanup of Letitia St before next year’s round of shows. This one
will happen on Sunday 15 November from 10am, and we are looking for volunteers.
There will be beer and pie (well, a BBQ rather than pie).
If you can help, please email me.
BTW, we still have a number of items that we have stored for a couple of other theatre companies.
These should have been picked up by now, so Sunday will be your last chance, or we will
have to get rid of them. Sorry, but space is a premium at the moment.
A Random Old Nick Photo