Dangerous Conceits (2024)

The Radio News Reporter (me) giving live coverage of the Veronica Monty court case.
The Radio News Reporter (me) giving live coverage of the Veronica Monty court case."Brrrreaking news! Mrs. Veronica Monty, who was charged on Thursday with the attempted murder of popular footballer Bob Lulham, has since been admitted to hospital."
The cast of the show, Conor McLauchlan, Livvy Brooks, me, Annabelle Smithers, Zoe Smith, Maddie Cruickshank, Nadia Thivy and Lauren Shaw.
The cast of the show, Conor McLauchlan, Livvy Brooks, me, Annabelle Smithers, Zoe Smith, Maddie Cruickshank, Nadia Thivy and Lauren Shaw.
Detective-Sergeant Fergusson addressing the audience about the new rat poison released into the 1940s marketplace in Sydney.
Detective-Sergeant Fergusson addressing the audience about the new rat poison released into the 1940s marketplace in Sydney."Thall-Rat was different. Thall-Rat was undetectable. Thall-Rat could be cooked up, mixed in and doused over any tidbits loved by rodents, with deleterious effects."
The Priest (Conor McLauchlan) presiding over Mary Ann Mickelson's funeral, while the Mickelsons (Nadia Thivy and Maddie Cruickshank), Mr. Richard Grills (me) and Mrs. Caroline Grills (Livvy Brooks) mourn.
The Priest (Conor McLauchlan) presiding over Mary Ann Mickelson's funeral, while the Mickelsons (Nadia Thivy and Maddie Cruickshank), Mr. Richard Grills (me) and Mrs. Caroline Grills (Livvy Brooks) mourn."We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of Mary Ann Mickelson."
Detective-Sergeant Fergusson interrogating Mrs. Caroline Grills (Livvy Brooks), assisted by Policewoman Margaret Fisher (Nadia Thivy).
Detective-Sergeant Fergusson interrogating Mrs. Caroline Grills (Livvy Brooks), assisted by Policewoman Margaret Fisher (Nadia Thivy)."We tested your frock, Mrs. Grills. The one you wore when Mr. Downey saw you put something in Mrs. Lundberg's tea. How do you explain the traces of thallium we found in your pocket?"
The Radio News Reporter (me) reporting on Mrs. Monty's trial, introducing Bobby Lulham (Conor McLauchlan) to the court while his wife, Judith (Lauren Shaw), watches on.
The Radio News Reporter (me) reporting on Mrs. Monty's trial, introducing Bobby Lulham (Conor McLauchlan) to the court while his wife, Judith (Lauren Shaw), watches on."Mr. Lulham himself took to the stand today."
Richard Grills (me) being blind to the psychopathy of Caroline Grills (Livvy Brooks).
Richard Grills (me) being blind to the psychopathy of Caroline Grills (Livvy Brooks)."You are a strange little woman, Caroline Grills. But you are my little woman."

Photographer: Morgan Hain

The Merry Widow (2024)

The cast in the finale of the show.
The cast in the finale of the show."She is dark or is fair, she may smile or may glare, either way we have no darn clue!" Photo by Peter Hislop
The Marquis Cascada (Teresa Wojcik) toasting Baron Zeta (James Scott) and his wife, Valencienne (Alira Lee Prideaux).
The Marquis Cascada (Teresa Wojcik) toasting Baron Zeta (James Scott) and his wife, Valencienne (Alira Lee Prideaux)."But I must try and do so briefly, for to drink is what we do chiefly!" Photo by Peter Hislop
Baron Zeta (James Scott) and his wife Valencienne (Alira Lee Prideaux) entering the Pontevedrian embassy in France. Also, the corner of Njegus's (me) head.
Baron Zeta (James Scott) and his wife Valencienne (Alira Lee Prideaux) entering the Pontevedrian embassy in France. Also, the corner of Njegus's (me) head."To the good old Baron Zeta, O let us sing hip-hip hooray!" Photo by Peter Hislop
Hanna Glawari's (Sarah Darnley-Stuart) entrance.
Hanna Glawari's (Sarah Darnley-Stuart) entrance."This is the sad fact of life." Photo by Peter Hislop
Count Danilo (Wally Allington) bringing many women who are eager to dance into the ballroom to distract the men from Hanna Glawari (Sarah Darnley-Stuart).
Count Danilo (Wally Allington) bringing many women who are eager to dance into the ballroom to distract the men from Hanna Glawari (Sarah Darnley-Stuart)."Help has come for me at last!" Photo by Peter Hislop
Baron Zeta (James Scott) deferring the peasantly task of reading to Njegus (me) while explaining Danilo's (Wally Allington) mission.
Baron Zeta (James Scott) deferring the peasantly task of reading to Njegus (me) while explaining Danilo's (Wally Allington) mission."This fan has the words..." "I love you." "...written on it." Photo by Peter Hislop
Njegus (me) watching Count de Rossilon and Valencienne sing to each other.
Njegus (me) watching Count de Rossilon and Valencienne sing to each other."Watch her wheedle." "I beg your pardon?" Photo by Peter Hislop
Baron Zeta (James Scott) rescinding his proposal to Madame Glawari (Sarah Darnley-Stuart) after learning she will lose all her money after marrying again. Also, Njegus (me) looking embarrassed.
Baron Zeta (James Scott) rescinding his proposal to Madame Glawari (Sarah Darnley-Stuart) after learning she will lose all her money after marrying again. Also, Njegus (me) looking embarrassed."Perhaps I was hasty." Photo by Peter Hislop
The end of the show.
The end of the show."Waiter, bring out the champagne!" "The champagne!" Photo by Peter Hislop
The bows!
The bows!The bows of the show. Photo by Peter Hislop
Baron Zeta (James Scott) failing to recognise his wife, Valencienne (Alira Lee Prideaux), as one of the dancers at Maxim's.
Baron Zeta (James Scott) failing to recognise his wife, Valencienne (Alira Lee Prideaux), as one of the dancers at Maxim's."Some of them look so familiar. Like that one!" Photo by Peter Hislop

Photographer: Peter Hislop

These Past Few Years Album Launch (2024)

Photographer: Manab Sharma

Inflamed Maladies: A Sick Story (2024)

The cast collapsing into death after all catching the Spanish Flu. Left to right: Jazlyne Duvenhage, Zoe Smith, Olive Brooks (above), Annabelle Smithers, Conor McLauchlan and Me.
The cast collapsing into death after all catching the Spanish Flu. Left to right: Jazlyne Duvenhage, Zoe Smith, Olive Brooks (above), Annabelle Smithers, Conor McLauchlan and Me."All this pain and death and you can see why we don't want the name Spanish Flu."
An Irishman (me) socking an American (Annabelle Smithers) in the face for doing the wrong thing during a pandemic.
An Irishman (me) socking an American (Annabelle Smithers) in the face for doing the wrong thing during a pandemic."Get 'em, lads!"
The lovestruck Daphne (Jazlyne Duvenhage) staring at her crush, filled with unrequited love. Also in this photo: Zoe Smith and Me.
The lovestruck Daphne (Jazlyne Duvenhage) staring at her crush, filled with unrequited love. Also in this photo: Zoe Smith and Me."He'd always stare at me in class."
Valentino (me) singing about his frustration over the name of "The Spanish Flu."
Valentino (me) singing about his frustration over the name of "The Spanish Flu.""After the war, we didn't pander about while other countries used propaganda."
The curator (Olive Brooks) leading the cast in the moral of the show. Also in this photo, Conor McLauchlan, Annabelle Smithers, Jazlyne Duvenhage, Me and Zoe Smith.
The curator (Olive Brooks) leading the cast in the moral of the show. Also in this photo, Conor McLauchlan, Annabelle Smithers, Jazlyne Duvenhage, Me and Zoe Smith."So be kind to yourself, and your neighbour, too." "You can't predict when you'll catch the flu."

Photographer: Morgan Hain

Godspell (2023)

Playing a game: who can finish the sentence "Blessed are the x, for they..."? In this photo: Kieran Darmody (Judas), Bron Thomson, Me, Annabelle Smithers, Olive Brooks, Annie Nogaliza, Zoe Smith's Elbow (Jesus).
Playing a game: who can finish the sentence "Blessed are the x, for they..."? In this photo: Kieran Darmody (Judas), Bron Thomson, Me, Annabelle Smithers, Olive Brooks, Annie Nogaliza, Zoe Smith's Elbow (Jesus)."Master! Can we play 'Blessed Are...?'"
Me as the (musician) Lazarus, being puppeteered by Annabelle Smithers. Also: Zoe Smith (Jesus), Jazlyne Duvenhage.
Me as the (musician) Lazarus, being puppeteered by Annabelle Smithers. Also: Zoe Smith (Jesus), Jazlyne Duvenhage."Hiya mate! I'm a musician, and in this cost-of-living crisis, I can't afford anything. Could I have some money for food?"
Me forming a barn with Olive Brooks and Zoe Smith (Jesus) in the Parable of the Rich Man. Also: Mikkie Martinez, Kieran Darmody (Judas), Conor McLauchlan, Isaac Travers (John).
Me forming a barn with Olive Brooks and Zoe Smith (Jesus) in the Parable of the Rich Man. Also: Mikkie Martinez, Kieran Darmody (Judas), Conor McLauchlan, Isaac Travers (John)."And then a step to the ri-i-i-i-ight!"
In this photo: Me, Bron Thomson, Kieran Darmody (Judas), Annie Nogaliza, Zoe Smith (Jesus).
In this photo: Me, Bron Thomson, Kieran Darmody (Judas), Annie Nogaliza, Zoe Smith (Jesus)."What do you see?" "A-shoe!" "Bless you."
The Pharisees questioning Jesus's authority. In this photo: Jasmine White, Conor McLauchlan, Isaac Travers (John), Bron Thomson, Me, Mikkie Martinez, Annabelle Smithers, Jazlyne Duvenhage, Olive Brooks, Annie Nogaliza.
The Pharisees questioning Jesus's authority. In this photo: Jasmine White, Conor McLauchlan, Isaac Travers (John), Bron Thomson, Me, Mikkie Martinez, Annabelle Smithers, Jazlyne Duvenhage, Olive Brooks, Annie Nogaliza."None of you shall be called teacher, for you only have one teacher."
Annabelle Smithers as the woman accused of adultery, and Zoe Smith as Jesus. Bron Thomson and I are the last two to realise that we can't "cast the first stone."
Annabelle Smithers as the woman accused of adultery, and Zoe Smith as Jesus. Bron Thomson and I are the last two to realise that we can't "cast the first stone.""Whoever is without sin may cast the first stone."
Jesus (Zoe Smith) preaching to the cast. Also: Isaac Travers, Bron Thomson and me at the back.
Jesus (Zoe Smith) preaching to the cast. Also: Isaac Travers, Bron Thomson and me at the back."You have heard it said, 'an eye for an eye...'"
A tiring bit of choreography. I blinked. Also: Kieran Darmody (Judas), Jasmine White (on the barrel), Bron Thomson.
A tiring bit of choreography. I blinked. Also: Kieran Darmody (Judas), Jasmine White (on the barrel), Bron Thomson."Bless the Lord! Bless the Lord!"
The Pharisees questioning Jesus's authority. In this photo: Jasmine White, Conor McLauchlan, Bron Thomson, Isaac Travers (John), Me, Mikkie Martinez, Annabelle Smithers, Jazlyne Duvenhage, Olive Brooks, Annie Nogaliza. Also, our pianist, Mark Johnson.
The Pharisees questioning Jesus's authority. In this photo: Jasmine White, Conor McLauchlan, Bron Thomson, Isaac Travers (John), Me, Mikkie Martinez, Annabelle Smithers, Jazlyne Duvenhage, Olive Brooks, Annie Nogaliza. Also, our pianist, Mark Johnson."You shall not be called Rabbi, for you have one Rabbi, and he is in Heaven!"

Photographer: Morgan Hain

Blabbermouth (2023)

The cast looking at a skywriting display. Me (Kenny Batts), Jasmine White (Rowena Batts), Zoe Smith (Ms. Dunning), Conor McLauchlan (Darren Peck), Jazylne Duvenhage (Mrs. Cosgrove), Annabelle Smithers (Megan), Olive Brooks (Amanda Cosgrove), Kieran Darmody (Mr. Cosgrove).
The cast looking at a skywriting display. Me (Kenny Batts), Jasmine White (Rowena Batts), Zoe Smith (Ms. Dunning), Conor McLauchlan (Darren Peck), Jazylne Duvenhage (Mrs. Cosgrove), Annabelle Smithers (Megan), Olive Brooks (Amanda Cosgrove), Kieran Darmody (Mr. Cosgrove)."'Pull your head in?'"
Kenny Batts singing to Mr. Fowler and Ms. Dunning about his daughter, Rowena, who has locked herself in the stationery cupboard (Kieran Darmody, Me, Zoe Smith. Also half of Jasmine White's face).
Kenny Batts singing to Mr. Fowler and Ms. Dunning about his daughter, Rowena, who has locked herself in the stationery cupboard (Kieran Darmody, Me, Zoe Smith. Also half of Jasmine White's face)."When I saw my baby the very first time..."
Kenny Batts explaining to his daughter, Rowena, what he's spraying the garden for (Me and Jasmine White).
Kenny Batts explaining to his daughter, Rowena, what he's spraying the garden for (Me and Jasmine White)."Weevils. Mites. Fungi, Molds, Mildew..."
Kenny Batts singing to his daughter, Rowena, in an attempt to cheer her up (Me and Jasmine White).
Kenny Batts singing to his daughter, Rowena, in an attempt to cheer her up (Me and Jasmine White)."Love sucks, love sucks. Love sucks, love sucks. It really really does, oh, it really really does..."
Kenny Batts showing off his apple orchard to Ms. Dunning (Me and Zoe Smith).
Kenny Batts showing off his apple orchard to Ms. Dunning (Me and Zoe Smith)."The orchard looks beaut...in the moonlight."
Kenny Batts attempting to impress Ms. Dunning and trying not to embarrass his daughter, Rowena. He's trying not to order a "plate of dead cow." (Zoe Smith, Jasmine White, Me)
Kenny Batts attempting to impress Ms. Dunning and trying not to embarrass his daughter, Rowena. He's trying not to order a "plate of dead cow." (Zoe Smith, Jasmine White, Me)"Now, what'll I have? A plate of...steak, please, mate."

Photographer: Morgan Hain