Uni Revue 2023: NOW SCHEMING

Directed by Ben Stoneman and Rhys Prestedge

UNI REVUE 2023: NOW SCHEMING

AN OLD NICK ORIGINAL

Fast-tracked from Uni Revue HQ, NOW SCHEMING is the binge-worthy, must see comedy of the year - tackling ‘binge’ culture, merging the absurdity of current events with your favourite streamed TV and Movies.

If you’re looking for an excuse to get away from the telly, get your butt off the couch and into a seat at the Theatre Royal in Hobart and the Princess Theatre in Launceston for a night of comedy, satire, bright lights and brilliance.

Tickets on sale now for the theatre Royal Hobart and the Princess Theatre Launceston, and they’re still cheaper than a pack of Winnie Blues.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Meet the Production Team

  • Rhys Prestedge (he/him) & Ben Stoneman (they/them) - Directors

    Rhys' favourite streaming service: That one with the orange and white logo…What’s it called? It kinda looks like the YouTube logo, but it’s not…Something ‘hub’? 😏

    Ben's favourite streaming service: Netflix, so they can watch the 2010 Pixar masterpiece ‘Megamind’ over and over 👽

    Now Scheming will mark Rhys' fifth appearance in the Uni Revue, and Ben's sixth!! That's a fair ol' whack of collective experience. Both have previously featured in Make Tasmania Great Again (2017), Tool Story (2021) and Net Zero (2022), with Rhys featuring additionally in Episode 69 (2016) and Ben in 50 Shades of White (2018) and Pundemic (2020) 😈

  • Angela Barnard (she/her) - Choreographer

    Favourite streaming service? Stan

    Ange reckons Stan was the best when she was using it about a year ago, but she’s uncertain if this is still the case, can someone please give her their login details so she can see for sure?

    Now Scheming will be Angela’s sixth episode of the Uni Revue, having been involved in Episode 69 (2016, performer), The Lyin' King (2019, assistant choreographer), the Covid-cancelled Scomo Inferno (2020, choreographer), Pundemic (2020, choreographer/performer), Tool Story (2021, choreographer/performer) and Net Zero (2022, choreographer). She is also vice president of the Old Nick Company

  • Eric Amani (he/him) - Musical Director

    Favourite streaming service? YouTube

    YouTube allows the use of AdBlockers, which means you don't have to deal with the constant stream of double ads that YouTube tries to force on you 😈 #TechTipsWithEric

    Now Scheming will be Eric's second appearance in the Uni Revue, having made his Musical Director debut last year in Net Zero (2022).

  • Dan John (he/him) - Vocal Director

    Favourite streaming service? 1̶2̶3̶M̶o̶v̶i̶e̶s̶ ̶ YouTube

    "B̶e̶c̶a̶u̶s̶e̶ ̶I̶'̶m̶ ̶s̶t̶i̶n̶g̶y̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶d̶o̶n̶'̶t̶ ̶w̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶p̶a̶y̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶m̶o̶v̶i̶e̶s̶.̶ ̶U̶n̶l̶e̶s̶s̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶w̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶a̶ ̶m̶o̶r̶e̶ ̶s̶e̶r̶i̶o̶u̶s̶,̶ ̶u̶s̶a̶b̶l̶e̶ ̶a̶n̶s̶w̶e̶r̶,̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶w̶h̶i̶c̶h̶ ̶c̶a̶s̶e̶ ̶ YouTube has everything from high quality, high production masterpieces to low effort sh*tposts."

    Now Scheming will be Dan's second appearance in the Uni Revue and his Vocal Director debut, having played in the band for Net Zero (2022) 😈

  • Mel Ransley (she/her) & Morgan Steven (she/her) - Set Designer/Builder

    Mel's favourite streaming service: "Anything with the dark stuff! True crime, all the good stuff." 🦇

    Morgs' favourite streaming service: "Whatever platform has f*ckin' Grey's Anatomy... Disney+? That one. Gimme dat trash drama and McDreamy." ⚕️

    Mel and Morgs have a collective ten Revues under their belt: Make Tasmania Great Again (2017), Fifty Shades of White (2018), The Lyin' King (2019), Pundemic (2020), Tool Story (2021) and Net Zero (2022) 😈

  • Matt Hobson (he/him) - Lighting Designer and Operator

    Favourite streaming service? YouTube

    "I work in the arts and it's free," 🤷

    Matt thinks this might be his eighteenth Revue (there's a certain point where they start blending together). Diamond Nickers stands out as a favourite! While he's worked 17 of them as Head Mech at the Princess Theatre, this will be his first time climbing aboard the good ship Revue in a design role.

  • Karen Fahey (she/her) - Costume and Props Designer

    Favourite streaming service? SodaStream

    "...Because white wine is cheaper than champagne!" 🥂

    Now Scheming will be Karen's tenth appearance in the Uni Revue, having previously worked on Diamond Nickers (2008), Obama Mia (2009), Inglorious Bartletts (2010), Larageddon (2011), MOONAH FOMA (2012), Crock of Ages (2013), The Habbott (2014), Indiana Joe and the Budget of Doom (2015) and Tool Story (2021). Karen has also featured in a number of other Old Nick shows including the Summer School, making this her sixteenth appearance for the company 😈

  • Reuben Hopkins (he/him) - Sound Designer & Operator

    Favourite streaming service? Stan's the man 📺

    When there's not enough drama in Reuben's life already, Stan delivers the goods 💙

    Now Scheming will be Reuben's lucky thirteenth episode of the Uni Revue, or in his words: "Too many!" Reuben has previously featured in Kevin 007 (2008), Diamond Nickers (also 2008), Obama Mia (2009), Inglorious Bartletts (2010), Larageddon (2011), MOONAH FOMA (2012), Crock of Ages (2013), Indiana Joe and the Budget of Doom (2015), Fifty Shades of White (2018), The Lyin' King (2019), Tool Story (2021) and Net Zero (2022) 😈

  • Ben Paine (he/him) - Production Manager

    Favourite streaming service? Netflix

    Whether it's 'Netflix & Chill' or 'Wiggles & Giggles' you're after, Netflix has you covered 💛💜❤️💙😏

    This is Ben's 10th episode of the Uni Revue, having previously featured in Gone With The Windfall (2005), Big Brothel (2006), Little Brighton (2007), Kevin 007 (2008), Obama Mia (2009), Inglorious Bartletts (2010), Larageddon (2011), Moonah Foma (2012) and Diamond Nickers (the 60th Anniversary Revue)

  • Olivia Vermeer (she/her) - Stage Manager

    Favourite streaming service? Stan

    Olivia has entered the critical life stage known as 'Doctor Who binge watching', making Stan the obvious choice 🪛

    Now Scheming will mark Olivia's first time gracing the Uni Revue (back)stage with her presence. She has previously worked on Old Nick spin off Heathers, the 2021 Hobart Theatre Summer School.

  • Maya Manaena (she/they) - Assistant Stage Manager

    Favourite streaming service? Netflix

    "...because I like being pissed off. They're always recommending sequels to movies they don't have the original of!" 🤬

    Now Scheming will be Maya's first episode of the Uni Revue. She has previously worked on Old Nick spin off Heathers, the 2021 Hobart Theatre Summer School. How very 😈

  • Ian Pirkis (he/him) - Marketing Manager

    Favourite streaming service? Netflix

    "I overdosed on Doritos watching Narcos: Mexico. As a long-term blood donor I am very anti-drug... I am however just fascinated by how much money the Sinaloa Cartel made." 🤯🇲🇽

    Now Scheming will be Ian's tenth episode of the Uni Revue, having previously featured as a Writer for Larageddon (2011), Set Designer/Builder for MOONAH FOMA (2012), Crock of Ages (2013), The Habbott (2014), Indiana Joe and the Budget of Doom (2015) and Episode 69 (2016), and Marketing Manager for Make Tasmania Great Again (2017), Fifty Shades of White (2018) and Net Zero (2021) 😈

  • Bianca Paine (she/her) - Social Media Manager

    Favourite streaming service? ABC iView

    ...because Bluey is the best, obviously. Bianca would like to acknowledge the critical role Bluey has played in helping her maintain some semblance of sanity as 🎵MUM!!🎵 of two under two 😴

    Now Scheming will be Bianca's fifth episode of the Uni Revue, having previously featured backstage in Inglorious Bartletts (2010), on stage in Larageddon (2011) and MOONAH FOMA (2012), and on screen in Pundemic (2020) 😈

  • Alex O'Brien (he/him) - Graphic Designer

    Favourite streaming service? Disney+

    Alex appreciates Disney+ because it allows him to catch up on the 38 films, 15 television series and 8 specials that are required to understand the latest Ant-Man movie 🤯

    This is Alex's seventh consecutive episode of the Uni Revue as Graphic Designer, having previously featured in Make Tasmania Great Again (2017), Fifty Shades of White (2018), The Lyin’ King (2019), Pundemic (2020), Tool Story (2021) and Net Zero (2022) - also treading the boards as AV Designer/Operator for the latter two.

  • Justin Wildsmith (he/him) - AV Designer/Producer

    Favourite streaming service? Britbox

    "Nobody is coming back to my place for Amazon Prime and wine, they’re coming back for Britbox and…uh…well Britbox and bangers (and mash). Delicious." 🇬🇧

    This is Justin’s sixteenth episode of Uni Revue and he is hoping to do enough to get syndicated - only eighty four to go! He’s appeared on stage in MOONAH FOMA (2012) and Episode 69 (2016) and directed Indiana Joe and the Budget of Doom (2015), Episode 69 (2016) and Pundemic (2020). He is also president of the Old Nick Company.

  • Kermit and Fozzie (he/him) - Assistants to the MD

    “Hey Kermit! Why wasn’t Eric and his group allowed in the theatre?”

    “Gee, I don’t know Fozzie”

    “Because they were band! Banned! Get it? Wakka wakka!”

    “Sheesh”

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