What do you do?
I do theatre type things, including a PhD. Crazy, I know…
When did you get into it?
It all started being three years old and watching a video of the ballet of Romeo and Juliet three times a week. The rest is history!
Who or what influences you as an artist?
I get really inspired by seeing how amazing other people’s work can be. Most recently, STC’s production of Blood Wedding.
What’s your biggest achievement/proudest moment so far?
I loved the last play I did, Panic by Archibald MacLeish. I was really proud of how my cast approached an exceedingly difficult play and the way they challenged themselves.
What are your plans for the future?
Who knows?? Artistic Director of STC? I’m coming to you, Cate Blanchett…
What makes you laugh?
RON FREAKING SWANSON!
What pisses you off?
People who don’t realise how amazing they are. And Sucker Punch. Honestly, why the hell was that movie made?
What’s your opinion of the local scene?
There are some incredible young writers, directors and actors around that I feel the local scene is going to be bolstered by for a long time to come. It’s in great hands.
What are your upcoming performances/exhibitions?
Another PhD production of an Archibald MacLeish radio drama The Fall of the City. It’s a fascinating play, written in 1937 in response to the fries of fascism in Europe. We have a great cast and are going to create a killer atmosphere within the theatre space. ANU Drama Lab, Wednesday October 26 to Saturday October 29, free entry. Limited seating available, so bookings are essential.
Contact info:
andrew.holmes@anu.edu.au
