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November/December 2010
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- Derek in Alice Springs
working on Namatjira Project
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Trevor and Derek finished the stunning season of 'Namatjira' and went their separate ways until next year. Derek went off to
the Pilbara for five works participating in workshops and storytelling. Trevor attended a two week initial rehearsal period with Yirra Yaakin and 'Waltzing the Wilarra' and then back to
Sydney for filming of an episode of the 'My Place' series.
October 2010
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The start of this month saw rave reviews from the media praising every aspect of the wonderful play, 'Namatjira'. I attended the opening night and was personally stunned by the
performances, the staging, the music, everything about this production was first class.
Some snippets from the reviews:-
Sydney Morning Herald
- Namatjira rests almost entirely on the shoulders of Trevor Jamieson, whose persuasive, free-flowing performance - as actor, dancer, guide, teacher and stand-up comedian
poking gentle fun at our white liberal sensitivities - confirms him as one of our most charismatic and talented leading men. In a supporting role,
but contributing a great deal to the warmth and wit of the play, Derek Lynch is funny and musical, and he's a sharp drag artist, too, flouncing
on as Namatjira's wife Rubina, a snooty Melbourne art lover and as the young Queen Elizabeth.
Stage Noise - Jamieson .......Always a magnetic performer, he is now
an assured, sophisticated and immensely strong one too; and he has to be because the full weight of Namatjira rests on his shoulders.
Curtain Call - played, somewhat incongruously, but oh-so-successfully
, by Pitjantjatjara man, Trevor Jamieson, who looks very much like being my inaugural nominee for Curtain Call's Performer Of The Year.
Curtain Call -
Jamieson's highly-talented 'sidekick' is Derek Lynch, who matches the first in physical performance skills and is a riot in
drag, a petal on his mettle, not least as QE2, Namatjira's sweetheart, Robina and a social butterfly.
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'Namatjira' opened at Belvoir Company B on 29 September and
was an instant success. Congratulations to my wonderful clients Trevor and Derek, for their stunning performances in this
inspiring play. Congratulations also to the team at Big hART and to Scott Rankin for his writing and co-direction with Wayne BlairAugust 2010
Everyone has been busy these last couple of months. Trevor and Derek have been preparing for the production of 'Namatjira'
which will open on 29 September at Belvoir Theatre in Sydney. Trevor has also been doing some preparation for Yirra Yaakin's 'Waltzing the Wilarra' by David Milroy, which will be a major feature at the 2011 Perth
International Arts Festival.
Heath is looking at a musical career and was very inspired during the visit of Martin Piecuch, Music Director
from New York, who was here to take a Masterclass for Indigenous singers in musical theatre and opera. Martin is also a very fine jazz musician and played with the
Graham Wood Trio at the Ellington Jazz Club while in Perth. Martin invited Heath to join the group playing his didgeridoo and the collaboration was just awesome.
Martin believes that Heath is an outstanding didgeridoo
player and will promote him in the US to do a tour playing the didgeridoo with jazz bands and perhaps a symphony orchestra.
May 2010
Jiriki Management takes a great deal of pleasure in welcoming Ian Michael to the
Jiriki Team. Ian is an emerging actor and a very fine singer. Visit his page to view more details about Ian.
March 2010
During March Jiriki is undertaking an exciting project involving developing Western Australian
Indigenous voices in the genre of Musical Theatre and Opera. Auditions will be held on
Saturday 20 March at Abmusic and the Masterclass will be held from Friday 26 h to Monday 29
March also at Abmusic. There are still some places left so contact Beverley Webb on 0439 931 689 or email info@jiriki.com.au for more information and registration.
February 2010
'Sapphires' and 'Waltzing the Wilarra' went to APAM in Adelaide and from
all accounts both were highly successful. 'Waltzing the Wilarra' is written and composed by David Milroy and features Trevor Jamieson. It ill be
part of the 2011 Perth International Arts Festival.
January 2010
Trevor Jamieson will be the star of Company B and Big hART's production of
Namatjira premiering in September 2010. Trevor will be ably supported by Derek Lynch, Jiriki's new bright star from Adelaide.
View details and links at:
http://www.bighart.org/public/?p=62
and
http://www.belvoir.com.au/310_whatson_upstairs.php?production_id=271
Kylie I am so proud of you!!! 'The Sapphires' is just fabulous, awesome
- well done to all involved and to the beautiful firls who are the 'Sapphires'. Sorry Perth but it is sold out already so you will just have to go to Adelaide
, country Victoria or Sydney to see the show.
Don't miss 'The Sapphires' previews from 23 January and premiering on 28 January 2010. 'The Sapphires' is part of the Perth International Arts
Festival and is a co-production between Black Swan State Theatre Co (Perth WA) and Company B (Sydney NSW). Jiriki's own Kylie Farmer is
one of the Sapphires and we look forward to seeing Kylie on stage as an actress and an awesome singer. View the links at:
http//www.bsstc.com.au/the-sapphires/
http://www.belvoir.com.au/310_whatson_upstaires.php?production_id=271
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