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THOMAS

The Non-Surgeons Guide to the Appendectomy

Written by - Finnius Teppett

Directed & Produced - Jesse Hilford

Set & Costume Design - Christine Urquhart

Cast - Chris Bryan, Kevin Harty, Esmée Myers,

Lighting Design - Nicole Astrella

Sound Design - Sinisha Milkovic

Basement Theatre March 2015

Photography Josh Griggs

Reviews

"The accomplishments of the cast and crew, in creating a highly engaging evening of theatre, are also well worth emphasising. After all, any team that can competently tackle a new script with difficult absurdist elements deserves our full attention. The Non-Surgeon’s Guide to the Appendectomy might ultimately play it too safe, but it leaves the audience with a lot to chew on. For all my reservations, it comes with an enthusiastic recommendation."
The Lumiere Reader

"There's an impressive script that's been thoroughly digested by good actors who are capably directed (Jessee Hilford). There's an excellent set and props (Christine Urquhart) and, I'm pleased to say, an ending which both surprises and pleases. There's good lighting (Nicole Astrella), excellent sound (Sinisha Milkovic), the actors are suitably dressed (again Christine Urquhart), and, all in all, it is quite a fun night.

It's a tricky space and I am thrilled to see the production team has had the courage to move away from the somewhat prosc-archy tradition that's grown up in the studio space. Working with the audience in an L shape is both interesting and effective."

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    Hilford

    One fateful morning, after working for a little while in production departments on various film and television projects, I decided to go for a run around the local park. It was a good run, I was setting a new personal best time up until I tripped and fell and snapped my arm. While in hospital I decided to leave working in Film and focus entirely creating theatre projects. 

    I have gone on to direct, produce and Stage Manage different performances across Auckland.

    I am always on the look out for my next project.

    Jesse

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