Hoy Polloy: July 2008

Monday, 28 July 2008

World Premiere > The Real Thring

Wedding Bells > Tory Rodd

Tory Rodd featured in Hoy Polloy's last production How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found. She recently married Anthony West. Their wedding was profiled in "Wedding of the week" in The Sunday Age (27 August 2008).

Congratulations from Hoy Polloy.

Saturday, 19 July 2008

Cast Announcement > The Real Thring

Thank you to all of those who auditioned and for your interest in the production.

We are pleased to announce that Michael F Cahill will feature as Frank Thring in the world premiere of Barry Dickins' The Real Thring.

Wednesday, 2 July 2008

Audition Notice > The Real Thring

Hoy Polloy and Triple R present the world premiere of

The Real Thring
written by Barry Dickins
directed by Wayne Pearn

Brief Overview
The Real Thring is a one man show that captures the spirit of the iconic Frank Thring. We're looking for an experienced actor with an imposing stature that will be able to embody the spirit of Thring as opposed to imitating him.

Audition Information
• Auditions are by appointment only.
• Date > Sunday, 13.07.08
• To make an appointment please contact Wayne Pearn on 0409 541 039
• Email CV and head shots (PDF only) to hoypolloy@bigpond.com

Season Information
• 12.09.08 - 27.09.08
• Tuesday to Saturday 8.15pm
• Sundays 5.00pm
• Venue: Triple R Performance Space, 221 Nicholson Street, East Brunswick

Hoy Polloy Theatre

Hoy Polloy is an independent Melbourne theatre company dedicated to producing contemporary theatre that will resonate, challenge and entertain audiences. While committed to producing plays that the mainstream companies often ignore, the company also aims to produce quality new works from Australian playwrights which engender a community spirit. We believe it is important to present plays which are vital, vibrant and challenging - not only for our audiences, but also for our casts and crews.

Contact > hoypolloy@bigpond.com

Past Productions

Rhonda Is In Therapy by Bridgette Burton (2012)
An Unseasonable Fall of Snow by Gary Henderson (2012)
Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching towards the Somme by Frank McGuinness (2011)
Electronic City by Falk Richter (2010)
Dying City by Christopher Shinn (2010)
Democracy by Feedback Loop (2010)
The Cat's Paw by Christine Croyden (2009)
Purgatorio by Ariel Dorfman (2009)
Tom Fool by Franz Xaver Kroetz (2009)
The Real Thring by Barry Dickins (2008)
How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found by Fin Kennedy (2008)
Gravity by Mark Andrew (2007)
Boston Marriage by David Mamet (2007)
Shining City by Conor McPherson (2007)
Killing Jeremy by Bridgette Burton (2006)
Frozen by Bryony Lavery (2006)
How I Learned To Drive by Paula Vogel (2004)
Bedbound by Enda Walsh (2003)
Remember Ronald Ryan by Barry Dickins (2002)
The Boys by Gordon Graham (2001)
Mojo by Jez Butterworth (2000)
Heart Of A Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov (2000)
The Art Of Success by Nick Dear (1998)
Is That You Nancy by Sandra Shotlander (1997)
Fool For Love by Sam Shepard (1996)
Lilies by Michel Marc Bouchard (1995)
One Last Whitehorse by Dermot Bolger (1994)
Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet (1994)
Fen by Caryl Churchill (1993)
Inner Voices by Louis Nowra (1993)