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Dutch Courage Opens in New York |
 Kenny Wade Marshall as Greta
Starring as Greta, Kenny Wade Marshall never took a wrong step as he found the heart, humour, and chutzpah to play Greta, the fearless leader of a group of gay resistance workers. His rendition of “Beautiful” and “They Can Take Nothing From Me” were at once moving and thoughtful. His work in the Opening “Queen of Amsterdam” and “Mien Gott” was hilarious. A star turn from a new diva.
Daryl Brown’s Jakob had an elegant simplicity to his performance. His role as both present day narrator and Greta’s second in command is the glue that holds the story together.
Greta and Jakob recruit a group of young men to ensnare the Germans. Matthew Napoli (Jopie) Matthew Burton (Jan) Dustin Tyler Moore (Rost) Daniel Moser (Willem) and Ben Strothmann (Derk) entrtained with their disciplined ensemble work in “Fags Can’t Fight”, though special mention must be given to Matthew Burton’s lead in “Sleeping With The Enemy”, Daniel Moser’s “Final Bow” and a sensational rendition of “Only Fools” and “Reprise” by Dustin Tyler Moore.
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Dutch Courage in Sydney - wIth pictures! |
 Hayden Tee, Scott Ogier and Jack Webster
After a short but intense rehearsal period, the Sydney cast tore up the postage stamp stage of the Supper Club for the 2008 Sydney Mardi Gras.
Jack Webster lead the cast as the Greta, singing, acting and dancing up a storm. His performance was nothing short of incredible, finding depth, humour, strength and compassion. He was matched ably by Lyall Brooks, reprising his role as Jakob, from the 2004 Melbourne production - as narrator and second in command.
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Dutch Courage Makes Theatre Work At Theatreworks |
The Melbourne Season of DUTCH COURAGE (The Staged Reading) was one of those experiences you are so glad you didn’t miss.
Rehearsed in an office annexe in Caulfield, the Australian musical came together magnificently in just 2 days rehearsal with this superb cast and team. Presented by MAGNORMOS, the 3 nights played to 75-80% houses. Not bad for a staged reading.
There’s not much one can say about the Melbourne season of DUTCH COURAGE that does not come in superlatives. This makes it all the sadder that the writers could not be there to see it.
Associate Director and Choreographer, Velalien (who also worked the Sydney reading), had a wonderful chance to really strut her stuff. The cast pounced on her chory and everyone was really proud to bring that extra element of choreographic story-telling to an already-rich story. She’s a marvel. (It’s not a well-kept secret that she and the producer, Aaron Joyner, had way too much fun in the bio box while the shows were running).
Musical Director, Hayley Johnson, did a crash course in DC in about 2 and a half weeks! She took all the singers through their paces with so much calm and intelligence. Always a ‘find a way’ person, she gently got the best out of her cast and wasn’t afraid to let them know how astounding they were. And they were. Sean Peter’s work was delivered superbly.
The great news is that Hayley is going to MD the show in New York! I’m sure that all the parties involved with the Melbourne production would join in sending her the hugest of CHOOKAS!
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