What do you do?
Theatre. Lots and lots of theatre. I direct and design shows.
When did you get into it?
About ten years ago, I started to become excited by theatre. However, it wasn’t until I got to uni and started working with some extraordinary artists that I knew I loved it.
Who or what influences you as an artist?
Many things influence my art. Mostly people - passionate, excitable people. When I’m around people and talking, arguing or witnessing their passion about ideas, loves, plays, books or films - I take that on board and start to work.
What’s your biggest achievement/proudest moment so far?
Directing Look Back in Anger for Paris Hat at the beginning of the year. It was one of the greatest challenges that I’ve had in the industry and we did a pretty amazing job.
What are your plans for the future?
To keep making theatre. I think that there are still a lot of people out there who need to be given a chance to see great shows, and, a few misconceptions about the art form that need to be changed.
What makes you laugh?
Everything - you have no idea!
What pisses you off?
Stupid people!
What’s your opinion of the local scene?
There is so much going on in theatre in Canberra that it’s easy to be swept up by it all. I am constantly amazed by the number of people who tell me that there is nothing to do in Canberra. What?!?! Have you got your head stuck up your butt?
What are your upcoming projects?
I’m directing David Williamson’s The Removalists for Freerain Theatre Company at the moment. It’s violent, intense and incredibly funny! We’ve done a lot of boxing training for this show, and it looks awesome!
Tuggeranong Arts Centre – Friday June 17 to Sunday June 26. Bookings through 02 62931443
Contact info:
cara.irvine@gmail.com
freerain@bigpond.com
