Post by nyandra on Mar 5, 2008 17:27:16 GMT 10
There's a picture of Frank hanging off a pedestrian crossing light pole in pyjamas.
'Going it alone... Frank Woodley is launching his solo career at this year's Adelaide Fringe'
Comedian Frank Woodley is Possessed by a determination to make it on his own, writes Tim Lloyd
After 20 years as the better half of comedy duo Lano and Woodley, Frank Woodley's solo career begins at the Adelaide Fringe.
The famously wimpy comedian has bravely booked the 500 seat Arts Theatre every night of the Fringe for his brand new show, Possessed.
The show previewed Thursday night.
"It was the slickest first night I have every done," said Woodley. "It was only a debacle, not a complete disaster."
Woodley has been working on the show since he and Colin Lane finally called it a day after 20 years, and completed their triumphant final tour in late 2006.
Possessed is inspired by Woodley's 15 year obsession with the great silent movie era comics, from Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin to Harold Lloyd.
Instead of being beaten up by Lano, he is surrounded by a trick stage rig, stage effects, sound effects, multi media and music from Paul Mac.
"This show is a lot more physical than I am used to," says Woodley, wearing his trademark pyjamas.
"I didn't realise how often, with Col, I would stand on stage for a minute just breathing. There is this really good moment in Possessed where I fall down splatt and just lie on the floor for 10 seconds while thankfully the audience is laughing. I am thinking "I have this little moment just to relax.'"
The change to solo career comes just in time for Woodley's '10th' birthday. He was born in a leap year, on February 29, 1968, "so I have written a show designed for the body of a 13 year old".
He says he and his backer, Kevin White from Token Management, are fairly confident that Possessed will do well during its three week ARts Theatre season.
"The Fringe is also a fantastic festival where there is a spirit of experimenting, so it's a very good way to start a new show," Woodley says.
The Advertiser, Monday, February 25, 2008, p 27
'Going it alone... Frank Woodley is launching his solo career at this year's Adelaide Fringe'
Comedian Frank Woodley is Possessed by a determination to make it on his own, writes Tim Lloyd
After 20 years as the better half of comedy duo Lano and Woodley, Frank Woodley's solo career begins at the Adelaide Fringe.
The famously wimpy comedian has bravely booked the 500 seat Arts Theatre every night of the Fringe for his brand new show, Possessed.
The show previewed Thursday night.
"It was the slickest first night I have every done," said Woodley. "It was only a debacle, not a complete disaster."
Woodley has been working on the show since he and Colin Lane finally called it a day after 20 years, and completed their triumphant final tour in late 2006.
Possessed is inspired by Woodley's 15 year obsession with the great silent movie era comics, from Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin to Harold Lloyd.
Instead of being beaten up by Lano, he is surrounded by a trick stage rig, stage effects, sound effects, multi media and music from Paul Mac.
"This show is a lot more physical than I am used to," says Woodley, wearing his trademark pyjamas.
"I didn't realise how often, with Col, I would stand on stage for a minute just breathing. There is this really good moment in Possessed where I fall down splatt and just lie on the floor for 10 seconds while thankfully the audience is laughing. I am thinking "I have this little moment just to relax.'"
The change to solo career comes just in time for Woodley's '10th' birthday. He was born in a leap year, on February 29, 1968, "so I have written a show designed for the body of a 13 year old".
He says he and his backer, Kevin White from Token Management, are fairly confident that Possessed will do well during its three week ARts Theatre season.
"The Fringe is also a fantastic festival where there is a spirit of experimenting, so it's a very good way to start a new show," Woodley says.
The Advertiser, Monday, February 25, 2008, p 27