About Devon and his work...
Devon has a wide experience in theatre and works not only as a playwright but also as a director, actor, producer and theatre tutor. This combined experience enhances each area of his work. He has been working in the theatre and related industry fulltime for 17 years.
Originally from Nelson he has been located in Tauranga for 15 years and is well respected in the theatre community there. Devon is employed by the Detour Theatre Trust to direct and tutor theatre. Detour Theatre has commissioned a number of his plays.
Devon is married and has two children.
Playwright credits include...
- Blood on Gold - Finalist in the CITA (USA) New Play Competition (One Act).
- Understanding Women - Premiered by Absolute Theatre
- Lost for Words - Commissioned and first produced by Tonic Theatre
- Pinocchio - Commissioned and first produced by Detour Theatre
- Crazy Ladies - Commissioned and first produced by Detour Theatre
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Commissioned and first produced by Detour Theatre
Directing credits...
Devon has directed over 20 plays and is a regular director for Detour Theatre and Absolute Theatre. For information on Devon's work as a director click here.
Acting credits...
Lead acting credits are too numerous to list however some highlights include...
- Art (Absolute Theatre)
- Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are Dead (16th Avenue Theatre)
- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (Absolute Theatre)
- Ol' Blue Eyes (Zenith Entertainment)