Rogues Gallery

Rogues Gallery... or who’s who in our large, dysfunctional, extended family

From 1982 till 1991 Simon Denver worked with Humoresque Theatre in the capacity, as with SRT, of Artistic Director and Writer. During this time the group performed an amazing 2100 times. These performances were spread out between Plays, Cabarets, Theatre-in-Education, Theatre Restaurant, Rock Musicals & Children’s Entertainment. Simon Denver is a prolific writer with over 20 plays, books and musicals published. His high school musical "Man of Steel" has become the most performed play / musical in Australia’s history.

Bernard Bisshop is a true renaissance man of the arts. Bernard received a Bachelor of Arts (ACU) majoring in Drama, Literature, Philosophy and Music. His career began as an audio engineer and this love of music has led him to focus the last decade on composing (multi award winning) scores and soundscapes for theatre and film. Bernard, being our Technical Director, is extremely adept in all technical aspects of theatre and musical staging and performance from set design, construction and stage management to audio and lighting design, setup and operation. He can also act and sing!

Joy Marshall is a qualified primary school teacher and the natural producer within the group. She was accepted into RADA (UK) but migrated to Australia instead. She is a living example of how a leopard can change its spots. After years of performance, and cultivating a large following from her own peer group, Joy “became” a producer. Why? Because she can wear many hats and like the act in a circus she can keep many plates spinning on many poles at the same time. When not producing, her on-stage talents are a directors dream. Like Simon and Bernard she gives an awesome performing base “on the bench”.

BRETT KLEASE

For a somewhat late starter in the trade Brett has more than made up for it in the last six years. He is probably the most “in demand” actor in the region by every professional and semi professional company. He has had a meteoric rise, which shows no signs of abating.

PETER MOORE

Peter Moore is a qualified primary school teacher and a professional actor. He has been the consummate journeyman for twenty years and is equally at home in Theatre, Film or TV. The backbone of any ensemble. He has recently appeared as the lead in the full length movie “Convictions”.

RUBY DREWERY

Ruby has just recently completed her Bachelor of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology, with sub-majors in Creative and Professional Writing and Film Studies. Ruby is the whole package and is widely regarded as the finest actor of her generation working on the Sunshine Coast.

BRAD THOMSON

Brad Thomson is like O+ blood. He is the universal donor. He can slip effortlessly into any production, size up what is required and deliver accordingly. Considering the depth of our ensemble the fact that Brad has been in five of the last six productions tells in what regard he is held.

RACHEL FENTIMAN

Rachel Fentiman represents the versatility of emerging artists. Her bow has many strings on it apart from just acting. Being a true child of the digital revolution she can create, play and record her own music, she is an amazing digital photographer and still has time for dance and art.

PETER MERRILL

After twenty-five years Peter finally graduated university as a high school drama teacher. What took so long? Nothing apart from detours through NIDA, State Theatre Companies, hosting a national children’s TV show for 5 years, featuring in twenty movies, running his own Street Theatre Company, writing and recording children’s CD’s, writing musicals and freelance songwriting for the ABC.

AGI GOULTER

Agi, like Kali, Ruby & Rachel, has been successfully fostered through the ranks of “Random Acts” (SRT’s Community Wing) over the last decade. Working with talent is great, working with talent you’ve watched emerge is awesome. Great actor with a flair for the Visual Arts.

PAUL CLEMENT

Paul is one of the finest guitarists and musicians that this country has ever produced. Whether it is being the principle guitarist for Tony O’Connor at the Sydney Opera House through to his two solo CD’s (“Bottl’ful” & “Crossing Oceans”) his work is always held in the highest critical acclaim.

STEPH JAYNE

Steph received her professional operatic training at the University of New Zealand. She also teaches singing to individuals and choirs. Her own choir “Sweet Chilli” is highly respected in the area. She can act and she can sing. Again, shows the depth of the ensemble.

HOWARD TAMPLING

Howard works as a technician for a major television network. He also has worked professionally in Radio. He is quite at home behind or in front of a camera, on stage or in a studio, engineering sound or engineering his performance. Good all-rounder for any ensemble.

WAYNE POWRIE

Wayne is a builder by trade so he tends to look at a production as a cultural and artistic job site. He also understands the artistic temperament. A rare man indeed. If the world was to go pear shaped tomorrow he would fix it up with a screw gun and some gaff tape, and still be smiling.

FERGUS REILLY

Fergus, or Dr Fergus Reilly (Computer Engineering, Edingburgh Uni) to use his correct title, is a great person to have in any ensemble. One of the many people we have who know that the fusion of digital processors and hearts and bones can create brilliance. Quite a useful actor as well.

JENNI McCAUL

Jenni, like Jane Rivers, has been responsible for SRT forging strong links with the Noosa area. Jenni has worked continually for both “Theatre “S” and SRT and other varied professional groups for the last five years and is very much in demand for her honest approach to her stagecraft.

STEPHEN MOORE

Stephen has his own exciting and semi professional company, Theatre “S”. He has been a working colleague and friend of Simon Denver’s for many years. SRT and Theatre “S” have a great working relationship that will only get stronger in the future. Stephen is a good actor and a great producer.

JANE RIVERS

Jane, like Jenni McCaul, has brought a wealth of talent into our ensemble. She is a very respected actress with a high profile on the Sunshine Coast. She is highly motivated and dedicated to her art which explains why she is always appearing in the more professional productions in the area.

KIRSTEN CASH

Kirsten is a photographer and ceramic artist who brings both a critical and creative eye to the artistic forum that drives the company. She also keeps an immaculate photographic record of every project. Along with Rachel Fentiman she is responsible for most of the publicity shots.

CHRIS SURPLICE

Chris is not only a qualified primary school teacher but has also been classically trained in voice at Queensland’s Conservatorium of Music. When I asked him what to put in this bio he simply said, ”My dear boy, don’t bore them with endless lists of my stunning and stupendous achievements. Just put down “Best Actor and Singer – Ever”