Cast of
Ash: Ashley Thorndyke - Work in Progress

About Ash: Ashley Thorndyke - Work in Progress

  • Released on January 01, 1995
  • Comedy

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.

Full Cast of Ash: Ashley Thorndyke - Work in Progress

Jonny Brugh
plays Felipe

Jonny Brugh as Felipe

Jonny Brugh is a film and television actor from New Zealand.

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Jemaine Clement
plays Eli

Jemaine Clement as Eli

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Jason Hoyte
plays Ashley

Phil McMurtrie
plays Abel

Justin Telford
plays Miriam

Jason Whyte
plays Rhys


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