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March 24, 2016
Dianne can’t keep away from the stage and lights When Dianne Lamont was killed off as Mrs Boyle in Company Theatre’s production of The Mousetrap four years ago, she thought it was the end of her stage career, But now she is back, aged 80, playing Judy, a victim of failed investments in When Dad Married Fury by David Williamson, now showing at the Rose Centre. Lamont became interested in theatre at school, where she was a member of the St Mary’s College senior choir under Dame Sister Mary Leo, and appeared in lead roles in Othello and Hamlet. After sitting speech and drama exams, she qualified as a librarian then worked as a ‘radio personality’ presenting women’s programmes in New Zealand before going to London, where she acted with Questors Theatre in Ealing. Back in Devonport, she worked as the librarian at the Naval Base, retiring as Command Librarian after 12 years of service. Lamont first lived in Devonport in the late 1950s, when she recalls a stint as a fashion model for the “shorter woman”. After living in Wanganui, she returned to Devonport in 1986. She has played lead roles as Maria in New Zealand’s first production of West Side Story and as St Joan in George Bernard Shaw’s St Joan. Her favourite roles have included Helene Hanff in 84 Charing Cross Road and Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest. She has also worked in TV and film. In the last 20 years Lamont has appeared in 11 plays with Company Theatre. She loves the Company’s choice of plays, from popular comedies to classic dramas, both as an actress and member of the audience. Lamont is an admirer of David Williamson’s work, so she leapt at the opportunity to appear in When Dad Married Fury, a thought-provoking tragi-comedy about money and marriage. “It is a recently written play on a topical subject, and while set in Australia, is very relevant to modern-day New Zealand’, she said. When not acting, Lamont is a keen member of the Devonport Walkers and loves yoga classes at the Community House. • When Dad Married Fury, directed by Bayswater resident Max Golding, will run from Wednesday 2 April to Saturday16 April at the Rose Centre. Born-again actor... Dianne Lamont returns for Bookings can be made on 445 9900 or info@rosecentre.co.nz Company Theatre’s latest production
FaNtaStIc BoUtIQUe doggy prodUctS aNd ServIceS! wheN: Sunday 3 April
2016, from 12.30PM-4.30PM. The action starts at 1PM!
where: Windsor
Reserve, Devonport
what: A free, action
packed day of events, entertainment, doggy goods and services and a chance to showcase our beloved 4 legged friends in a parade!
doggy StarS! prIZeS!
cLowN!
prIZe categorIeS:
• Best Dressed / Best Smile / Best Tail Wag • The Most Clever, Devonport’s Doggy Idol • Devonport’s Next Canine Supermodel
why: To celebrate our love
of dogs, and provide a great day out for all of us dog lovers!
NB: Gold coin donation would
be greatly appreciated, all proceeds going to the SPCA.
Please direct any queries to Robyn Fond - Event Organiser on 445-6736 • Please ensure your dog is on a lead and/or muzzle if required • Please pick up after your dog! • Please support the stall holders with cash sales, a donation will be made from every sale to the SPCA
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