The production company has already worked on stage productions The Reindeer Monologues, Christ Almighty, Vagina Monologues and Killer Joe. Their new production Mojo (which features Charlie in the cast) is runs from October 26th to November 6th at The Basement Theatre.
Mojo written by English playwright Jez Butterworth, tells the story of a power struggle in a gangster-operated club scene, where characters Sweets, Potts, Skinny, Mickey, and Baby battle for control over teen idol and money-maker Silver Johnny.
News and pic from Auckland City Harbour News. With thanks to BethAllen.Webs for the info.
Actors cast big dreams on theatre stage
RHIANNON HORRELL – Auckland City Harbour NewsActors Beth Allen and Charlie McDermott’s big dreams are on track as they make their mark on Auckland’s theatre scene.
The pair have set up Royale Productions and are in the midst of preparing for their next project, Mojo, a grimy rock and roll play set in 1950s’ London.
“Mojo is a group of wannabe gangsters who struggle for power and survival,” Mr McDermott says.
“It’s got a kick-ass cast – we’ve got a great group of people together.
“It’s boys pretending to be men, it’s about pretending to be something your not.”
Mojo, written by English playwright Jez Butterworth, tells the story of a power struggle in a gangster-operated club scene, where characters Sweets, Potts, Skinny, Mickey, and Baby battle for control over teen idol and money-maker Silver Johnny.
In addition to Mr McDermott, Mojo will feature an array of Auckland actors, including Dan Musgrove, Gareth Reeves, Go Girls actor David Van Horn, Ian Hughes and newcomer Dan Veint.
Mr McDermott and Ms Allen officially started the production company this year and operate mostly out of The Basement theatre in central Auckland.
To date they have worked on the Reindeer Monologues, Christ Almighty, Vagina Monologues, Killer Joe and now Mojo, and say Royale Productions ended up being a fitting name – with their full names being Charles and Elizabeth.
“Our vision is to create high quality visceral works both nationally and internationally,” he says.
The pair opt for plays that have an edge to them and have been described by friends as the new power couple of theatre.
“All we are is people who have a lot of energy for it,” Ms Allen says.
“We have quite complementary personalities. Charlie is good at driving things forward and I’m the more apprehensive one.”
Mr McDermott agrees: “It’s much easier to work with your partner. You just pull your sleeves up and do it. It’s the doers who get things done. The goal is to take New Zealand work overseas, to produce films, TV shows, events and bring over rad artists and musicians.”
Mojo runs from October 26 to November 6 at The Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, Central Auckland. Performances start at 8pm and tickets range from $20 to $30. Book at www.iticket.co.nz or ring 361-1000.
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