Ash: Ashley Thorndyke - Work in Progress 29 years old

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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Ash: Ashley Thorndyke - Work in Progress Cast

Name	Character
Jemaine Clement He was 20, now 50 years old	as Eli
Jonny Brugh He was 24, now 54 years old	as Felipe
Jason Whyte	as Rhys

Ash: Ashley Thorndyke - Work in Progress Crew

Name	Department
Peter Burger as Camera Operator. He was 40 (now 69) years old	Camera
Peter Burger as Director. He was 40 (now 69) years old	Directing
Peter Burger as Editor. He was 40 (now 69) years old	Editing