his film records the devising of a “work in progress” by theatre director Ashley Thorndyke (Jason Hoyte). The concept — by Duncan Sarkies (Two Little Boys, Scarfies) — mocks the gamut of thesp and drama school cliches: from ‘wanky’ director to wacky warm-up exercises (animal impersonations, primal screams, Love Boat theme song). Peter Burger, fresh out of Broadcasting School, co-directs, and the willing cast is drawn from the 90s Wellington theatre scene orbiting around Bats and Victoria University. Future Conchord Jemaine Clement memorably learns to get loose.
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Jonny Brugh
Felipe
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What We Do in the Shadows
Time Bandits
Jemaine Clement
Eli
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What We Do in the Shadows
Men in Black 3
Jason Hoyte
Ashley
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What We Do in the Shadows
The Brokenwood Mysteries
Phil McMurtrie
Abel
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Justin Telford
Miriam
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Jason Whyte
Rhys
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Peter Burger Director · Duncan Sarkies Director
First release January 1, 1995
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New Zealand · January 1, 1995
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