About The Production – Angus Camerons Australian Open

Australian Open

Today, we had an About The Production discussion over Australian Open. This production is coming to the PIP Theatre in January courtesy of the production company 7th Floor Theatre. Australian Open, not to be confused with the actual Australian Open tennis tournament, is a fast-paced comedy about tennis and open relationships.

About Angus Camerons Australian Open

What is this Production about?

Australian Open is a play about tennis and open relationships. It’s a hilarious ensemble piece that uses witty dialogue to challenge societal norms whilst championing queer culture.

What character are you playing, and what can you share with us about them?

I am understudying the role of Belinda as well as the Assistant Director.

Why did you want to be involved in this production?

I first became involved with 7th Floor Theatre through their weekly moved play reading series, Pot Luck Plays, and things evolved from there.

What will the audience be thinking about in the car as they drive home after this show?

I hope it will start conversations around open relationships. I identify as ENM (Ethical Non-Monogomous) which includes open relationships. I’m really excited to be part of a play that asks those kind of questions, and I’ve been enjoying chatting to the cast about it. The ENM world still faces a lot of discrimination.

What’s going to surprise people about this show?

People are going to be surprised just how funny this play is!

Where can patrons purchase tickets to this production?

Australian Open runs from January 8th to 18th, 2025. There are 7:30 p.m. shows from Wednesday to Saturday, and 2 p.m. matinee shows each Saturday.

To book tickets, please visit:- https://piptheatre.org/australian-open/

Other production interviews can be viewed in our About The Production Series.

Meet The Performer – Ellen Hardisty

Ellen Hardistry

Today, we had a Meet The Performer chat with Ellen Hardisty. Ellen will perform in Australian Open, which will come to the PIP Theatre in January courtesy of production company 7th Floor Theatre. The Australian Open, not to be confused with the actual Australian Open tennis tournament, is a fast-paced comedy about tennis and open relationships.

About Ellen Hardisty

What do you enjoy most about acting?

I love discovering different parts of myself and different ways of understanding the world that come from immersing myself in a new character. I love sharing stories and building community and asking the big questions and making people laugh.

What productions have you acted in before?

I have toured theatre around Europe – 6 shows in Rep!

What has been your favourite role so far in your career?

Playing Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead for the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble.

Do you believe talent or training is more important to an actor?

Acting is a mixture of craft and art. The craft of acting takes practice and training. The art of acting takes imagination and inspiration and bravery.

What do you think can make a role challenging?

I love challenging roles where the character’s experience is very different from my own life experience, and the depth of research that goes into these roles.

What do you think makes a performance most believable?

An actor having a thorough understanding and connection to their character, the story, and the world of the play.

Where can patrons purchase tickets to see your performance?

The Australian Open runs from January 8th to 18th, 2025. There are 7:30 p.m. shows from Wednesday to Saturday and 2 p.m. matinee shows each Saturday.

To book tickets, please visit:- https://piptheatre.org/australian-open/

Other interviews can be viewed in our Meet The Performer Series.