Damon graduated from Toi Whakaari: The New Zealand Drama School in 1992. Since then he has worked throughout New Zealand as an actor, director, playwright and screenwriter. He spent 11 years story-lining and story-editing for Shortland Street, producing story for over 2500 episodes.
Damon’s playwriting credits include - Wheeler’s Luck, Elvis was a Coconut and Split. Wheeler’s Luck was produced by the Auckland Theatre Company and toured extensively throughout New Zealand and internationally. The script is now studied and regularly performed in schools.
Damon directed episodes of the television series The Tribe and the pilot episode of Love Town. He has also directed many theatrical productions including; Wheeler’s Luck, Notes from Underground, Elvis was a Coconut, F’All, Post Pubescent Homicidal Cheerleaders, Guardians, The Tommy Love Show and King of Stains.
Organisation/Company
Name: I've Got Wood
My Role: Director / Writer / Producer
I've Got Wood are a company committed to creating and producing quality New Zealand stories.
Timberrr!
Artform: Theatre
Development Status: Tour Ready
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Synopsis
Taranaki, 1940
After defeating his long time rival Whata Grey, World Champion Axeman Ned Murphy is set to retire at the top of his game…
That is until a young city-slicker named Billy turns up, claiming to be his son. But could this singing and dancing, big-hearted young man really be Ned’s boy?
Ned doesn’t think so. So he tells him to bugger off.
The eternally optimistic Billy isn't going anywhere. He's determined to win his father's love - and even learn to wood chop. if that's what it takes.
Just as Ned’s guard finally begins to come down, he discovers Billy is hiding an explosive secret - one that will threaten both of their futures and force Ned to reexamine everything he believes about what it means to be a man.
Three brilliant actors play 14 characters in this physical comedy, featuring horse riding, competitive wood chopping, a town dance, two world wars and tons of heart!
Creative Team and Crew
Damon Andrews - Writer / Director
Matthew Chamberlain - Writer / Actor
Serena Cotton - Actor
Tyler Kokiri - Actor
Andrew Foster - Set Designer
Henrique Beirao - Lighting Designer
Number of People in the Touring Party
Five
Previous Seasons
Circa One, Circa Theatre, Wellington, March 26 - April 23, 2022
Centrepoint Theatre Palmerston North, July 16- Aug 13, 2022
Reviews and Quotes
“…clever and funny, with brilliant acting” - The DomPost
“The alchemy employed to bring the story to life in our hearts and minds has to be seen to be believed” - Theatreview
“…irrepressibly Kiwi comic relief. Very funny.” - Regional News
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