Drawer Boy withdrawal...boy!
Sat, 5 Oct 2002, 01:43 amcrgwllms9 posts in thread
Drawer Boy withdrawal...boy!
Sat, 5 Oct 2002, 01:43 amGiven the deluge of controversial opinion that followed some comments made in a review by Geoff Gibbs last month; I wonder what his latest actions will provoke?
The West Australian (Fri Oct 4) reports that he has withdrawn from Black Swan's production of The Drawer Boy only days before its scheduled opening.
Gibbs and director Andrew Ross had a major difference of opinion in interpreting his character. In the last week Ross suggested Gibbs swap characters with Max Gillies, who plays the other main character. Gibbs though, felt that was asking too much.
However, apparently Gillies is still going to swap roles and play the part vacated by Gibbs, while George Shevtsov will take over Max's role, and the opening night has been delayed a week.
I won't speculate as to whether Gibbs' leaving was initiated by him, by Ross, or a mutual decision...but it's certainly controversial.
Cheers,
Craig
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The West Australian (Fri Oct 4) reports that he has withdrawn from Black Swan's production of The Drawer Boy only days before its scheduled opening.
Gibbs and director Andrew Ross had a major difference of opinion in interpreting his character. In the last week Ross suggested Gibbs swap characters with Max Gillies, who plays the other main character. Gibbs though, felt that was asking too much.
However, apparently Gillies is still going to swap roles and play the part vacated by Gibbs, while George Shevtsov will take over Max's role, and the opening night has been delayed a week.
I won't speculate as to whether Gibbs' leaving was initiated by him, by Ross, or a mutual decision...but it's certainly controversial.
Cheers,
Craig
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Re: Drawn and Quartered
Sat, 12 Oct 2002, 12:51 pmWalter Plinge
I believe George Shevstov has been cast in the part.
And yes, Craig, I've heard it's going to be a pretty good show, too... I've read the script and I must admit I'm already a fan. Although, I am a bit wary of some of the advertising they've done - calling the show "the funniest thing to come out of Canada since Jim Carrey". It has funny bits, but I wouldn't classify it as a comedy - more of a drama, really. Definitely worth a look, at any rate.
And yes, Craig, I've heard it's going to be a pretty good show, too... I've read the script and I must admit I'm already a fan. Although, I am a bit wary of some of the advertising they've done - calling the show "the funniest thing to come out of Canada since Jim Carrey". It has funny bits, but I wouldn't classify it as a comedy - more of a drama, really. Definitely worth a look, at any rate.
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