Nick Hardcastle's I'M YOUR MAN! is Coming to LA
After almost a year away in his native Australia, Nick Hardcastle is back and looking for love... he's hitting up Hollywood for one night only, because that's the town to find, develop and nurture true meaningful relationships right? And he's doing it online of course - because as we all know, Grindr is the gateway to true love!
BWW Interview: Nick Hardcastle On Bringing the Life of Orry-Kelly To The Thea-ta
A limited 'sneak peek' run of Gentleman-George Production's ORRY will begin November 1, 2019 at The Lee Strasberg Theatre. Writer/performer Nick Hardcastle has adapted Oscar-winning costume designer Orry-Kelly's memoirs Women I've Dressed for a ninety-minute stage production (directed by Wayne Harrison) incorporating music, dance, vaudeville, puppetry, special effects and some of Orry-Kelly's award--winning creations. I had the chance to ask a few questions of Nick, in between his many, many responsibilities - theatrical and otherwise.
Naomi Watts to be Honored at Australians in Film Awards
Academy Award nominated-actress Naomi Watts will receive the 2019 Orry-Kelly Award at the Australians in Film's (AiF) 8th Annual AiF Awards Gala and Benefit Dinner, an annual fundraising event celebrating Australian talent in the entertainment industry. The award, which celebrates Watts' continued excellence in international cinema and television and her inspiration to her peers in the industry, will be presented to her at the star-studded event held at the Intercontinental Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
ORRY Comes to Lee Strasberg Theatre
Orry a?" You're invited to the funeral of three-time Oscar winner and Hollywood legend, costume designer Orry-Kelly. Don't expect a little thing like death to stop the whip tongue and quick wit of the unapologetically gay Australian rascal who dressed and heard the secrets of stars like Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Merle Oberon, Ingrid Bergman and Mae West a?" just to name a few. Fearless, funny and outspoken, Orry-Kelly lived life to the fullest, from his childhood in Kiama, to reveling in Sydney's underworld nightlife, to chasing his dreams of acting in New York, to Hollywood. Based on his memoir a?oeWomen I've Undresseda?? a?" found in a pillowcase in suburban Sydney nearly 51 years after his death a?" Orry incorporates music, dance, vaudeville routines, puppetry, digital art, special effects and a taste of those incredible gowns to share his irresistible story. Anyone who loves classic movies, fashion, gossip and Cary Grant will love Orry.
Celebration Presents Reading Of New Musical ORRY
CELEBRATION presents, as part of its Celebrating New Works reading series, Orry by Nick Hardcastle and Wayne Harrison, directed by Wayne Harrison and performing one night only on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30pm at The West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd in West Hollywood.
Tim Minchin to Receive Qantas Australians in Film's Orry-Kelly Award
The multi-talented Tim Minchin will be honored with the Qantas Orry-Kelly Award which celebrates an Australian who has contributed to the national identity of Australia with their body of work and has created opportunities and inspiration for other Australians internationally.
Rebel Wilson, James Wan, Sir Ridley Scott, and Greg Basser to be Honored at 2016 AiF Awards
Actress Rebel Wilson, filmmakers James Wan and Sir Ridley Scott, and film executive Greg Basser will be amongst the honorees at this year's Australians in Film Awards. Rebel Wilson will receive the inaugural Screen NSW Annette Kellerman Award, presented by VOGUE Australia; James Wan will receive the Fox Studios Australia International Award; Sir Ridley Scott will be awarded with the Ausfilm International Award; and Village Roadshow Entertainment Group CEO, Greg Basser, will receive the Qantas Orry-Kelly International Award on Wednesday, October 19th at the AiF awards show event at NeueHouse Hollywood.