Hadlow and Quigan first met as drama school students in the 1970s. “This one is such fun to do a two hander, with someone you know, trust, and can work with as an onstage husband and wife,” he said. “People are going to absolutely love it.” Hadlow and Quigan have acted and directed in a number of Hall’s works before. “I used to live next door to him when I was a kid. Now 50 years later, I’m in his play.” Hadlow said the play was not just for oldies, as the companionship shown would make it relatable for any generation. His two-year old grandson will be in the audience opening night.
THESE BOOMERS ARE A-OK New Zealand’s most successful playwright and the “Godfather of New Zealand Theatre” Sir Roger Hall is opening his latest play in Nelson and Blenheim this August. Summerset Retirement Villages Present Winding Up by Roger Hall .
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If you could paint a picture of contagious enthusiasm, it would be a portrait of Kircher. Goateed, shiny eyed. Kircher is a talker and a glass brimming over. That kind of attitude is a prerequisite for folks in his line of work. Like many in the business, he’s hit big highs (a role as Bifur the dwarf in
The Hobbit series) and some low lows (no work at all), but as he says, you’re only one audition away from another great role.
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Kircher is auditioning for parts from home these days, like actors the world over.