July 2010 News Archive

Dave O'Neil Shows PM Gillard What He Really Thinks of Her in I Heart Julia at Trades Hall

Well-loved comedian Dave O'Neil is being honest about his feelings with his latest stand up show I Heart Julia. Performed in the Labour heartland at Trades Hall, the show is running for FIVE NIGHTS ONLY from 17th- 21st August in the lead up to the Election.

Just a few months ago Dave broke his leg, which prevented him from performing his first solo show in four years at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and after recently finishing on full-time radio after nine years, Julia Gillard has given him the inspiration to get back to his roots again.

" I haven't fallen this hard for a red head since Ronald McDonald", Dave said when probed further about his love for the current Prime Minister. " Damn that Tim bloke, I could do a pretty good blow-dry too".

Dave is no stranger to election campaigns either, and during the last federal election in 2007, he stood as the Independent candidate for the seat of Gellibrand against Health Minister Nicola Roxon. He received a total of 2.3% of votes, which was a proud moment for him and his Party Pie Party followers.

"I got more votes than The Democrats and Family First put together, admittedly most people who voted for me were drunk at the time ", Dave reflects.

Dave will also reveal his shady past in student politics, where he belonged to the Labour club at University.  Dave was a card-carrying member the very same time our Julia was active on campus.

"In 1985 I went to the same Young Labour Conference as Julia Gillard, I could have pashed her there except I got stuck next to a very young ambitious man called Bill Shorten, what ever happened to him? And he was a terrible kisser..."

In his nineteen years on the Australian comedy scene, Dave has worked extensively in radio, television, film, print media and on the live comedy circuit.

Dave is also a regular on ABC TV's Spicks and Specks and has appeared on Channel 10's The Panel, Rove Live, Australia's Brainiest Comedian and Comedy Festival Gala. He is the Author of several books including ‘Unfit for Life' and his most recent effort ‘Everything tastes better crumbed.'

So if you don't want to watch the news coverage, come down and share the funny side of the Election with Dave O'Neil in I Heart Julia!

With FIVE shows only, buy your tickets quickly because they will all sell out!

Dave O'Neil in I Heart Julia:

When: 17th & 18th August (previews), 19th, 20th and 21st August

Where: Trades Hall, 54 Lygon St, Carlton

Time: 8pm- 9pm

Cost: Previews (17th and 18th Aug) $15, Shows (19th- 21st Aug) $19-$25 ($5 only for Liberal Party card-carrying members!)

Tix: www.bellaunion.com.au/ticketing/show_354/ or Bella Union Box Office 9650 5699

For further information or interviews, please contact:

Jess Ball, Adams Management, T: 03 9804 7187, M: 0411 115 231

Celia Pacquola Joins the Cast of LAID for ABC TV

Production has started on LAID, a new black comedy for ABC TV. The series was created and written by Marieke Hardy (First Tuesday Book Club,)  and Kirsty Fisher (Last Man Standing, Stingers) and is produced by Liz Watts (Animal Kingdom).

Shooting in Sydney, LAID will be six half-hour episodes about a woman who faces an unenviable situation where men she has had sexual relationships with mysteriously begin dying off, one by one.

Directed by Trent O'Donnell, (Review with Myles Barlow), LAID stars Alison Bell (IROCK, theatrical production Rabbit),Celia Pacquola (Winner, The Age Critics Award Melb International Comedy Festival 2009 , Spicks and Specks, Rove), Toby Truslove (Thank God You're Here, Sleuth 101) and Abe Forsythe (Marking Time, Always Greener.) Guest stars include Graeme Blundell, Tracy Mann, Judi Farr, Deborah Kennedy and Shaun Micallef.

ABC Head of Comedy, Debbie Lee says; "LAID is an unlikely, but very funny love story. Marieke and Kirsty have created some truly great characters and it is real testament that Liz and Trent are working on the series, not to mention the amazing cast."

Liz Watts says "Series television is a whole new world after Animal Kingdom - but luckily, we have brilliantly funny scripts, a hugely talented director and a shining cast and crew as we head down the road of a black comedy - something that we at Porchlight Films are delighted to be doing with ABC TV".
 
Marieke Hardy says - "After a happy few years spent ham-fistedly critiquing the creative efforts of others, I could think of no better way to ruin my life than to lay my own work on the line for public scrutiny."

Kirsty Fisher says - "This is happening? This is really really happening? I still can't quite believe the thing we created and love is actually being brought to life by such a wonderful, talented bunch of people. Marieke and I have worked together for years and we're thrilled that of all our projects LAID is the one to make it out of the filing cabinet and onto the screen.

The series will screen on ABC TV in 2011.

LAID- A Porchlight Films production for ABC TV

Executive Producer: Debbie Lee

Producer: Liz Watts

Creator and Co-Producer: Marieke Hardy and Kirsty Fisher

Director: Trent O'Donnell LAID is financed by Screen Australia, Porchlight Films, Screen NSW and Fulcrum Media Finance with sales for world through Portmans UK.

For further information, please contact:

Peter Ritchie

ABC TV

02 8333 3127/0413 602 337

Ritchie.peter@abc.net.au

Dave O'Neil Performing at Hobart Comedy Festival 28th and 29th July

For Dave O'Neil fans in Tassie, he will be performing at the Hobart Comedy Festival Club on Wed 28th and Thurs 29th July!

It's been a while since Dave has headed south to do some comedy, so make sure you come along and catch him on the two nights he's in town!

For further info and booking details, go to the Hobart Comedy Festival website

Robbins, Stilson and Molloy Go Back to Their Roots in July and August!

After years of TV, film and radio appearances, the three comedians have gone back to their roots - standing behind a microphone in front of a roomful of punters. Three men, a microphone and 90 minutes of some of Australia's best comedy.

Logie nominated Glenn Robbins has been acting and writing in comedy for well over 20 years.  When he takes to the stage you'll see a new side of the man best known for his time in The Comedy Company, Fast Forward, The Panel, Kath and Kim and most recently Out of the Question on Channel 7.  Hosting the evening, Robbins will introduce two very differnt stand-up acts.

The enigmatic Mick Molloy is one of Australia's most successful and well-known comedians, often wearing the writer, actor and producer hat as well.  Having been part of Martin/Molloy, The Late Show, Crackerjack and most recently Channel 10's Before the Game, Mick will engage the audience with his witty banter and topical dissection of news.

Joining the familiar Robbins and Molloy on stage is international sensation Jeff Stilson.  Familiar to local audiences through his many appearances on The Panel, Stilson has been nominated for 14 Emmy Awards (winning two) for comedy writing and producing and his twenty year stand-up career has included regular appearances on Letterman, Conan and Jay Leno.  Stilson brings a dry US wit to the stage with his stories of family, life and living in Australia.

On tour now from 29th Jul 2010 - 14th Aug 2010

Now Touring

DateDetailsBookings
29th Jul 2010Wyndham Cultural Centre, Werribee9741 9500 or
http://www.wyncc.com.au/
30th Jul 2010Kyneton Town Hall1300 888 802 or
http://www.takeapeek.com.au/
31st Jul 2010Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre9217 2317 or
http://www.pracc.com.au/
5th Aug 2010Southern Peninsula Arts Centre, Rosebud5986 8204 or
http://www.rsc.vic.edu.au/
6th Aug 2010Frankston Arts Centre9784 1060 or
http://www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/
7th Aug 2010Darebin Arts Centre8470 8282 or
http://www.darebinartscentre.com.au/
11th Aug 2010Upper Yarra Arts Centre5966 4500 or
http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/
12th Aug 2010Albury Entertainment Centre6051 3051 or
www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/entertainment
13th Aug 2010Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre5722 8105 or
http://www.wangarattapac.com.au/
14th Aug 2010Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin9556 4440 or
http://www.kingstonarts.com.au/

 

For further info go to the A-List Entertainment website!