Ash: Ashley Thorndyke - Work in Progress

Overview

his film records the devising of a “work in progress” by theatre director Ashley Thorndyke (Jason Hoyte). The concept — by Duncan Sarkies (Two Little Boys, Scarfies) — mocks the gamut of thesp and drama school cliches: from ‘wanky’ director to wacky warm-up exercises (animal impersonations, primal screams, Love Boat theme song). Peter Burger, fresh out of Broadcasting School, co-directs, and the willing cast is drawn from the 90s Wellington theatre scene orbiting around Bats and Victoria University. Future Conchord Jemaine Clement memorably learns to get loose.

Cast

Jonny Brugh

Felipe

Jemaine Clement

Eli

Jason Hoyte

Ashley

N/A

Phil McMurtrie

Abel

N/A

Justin Telford

Miriam

Jason Whyte

Rhys