Jason Chasland To Star In Wellington Musical “THE NERO SHOW”
Our very own Nelson’s got talent winner is to star in upcoming Wellington Musical “The Nero Show”.
Jason also performed at this year’s Nelson Opera In The Park – sponsored by BioPaints, where he played an incremental support role for Simon O’Neill, Anna Leese, & Hollie Smith.
THE NERO SHOW
Press Release courtesy of Circa Theatre
Those marvellous maestros of the modern musical, Paul Jenden and Gareth Farr, have done it again with another fantastic feast of extravagant entertainment.
The Dominion Post season of
The NERO Show
Written and Directed by PAUL JENDEN
Music by GARETH FARR
Music Direction by MICHAEL VINTEN
MUSIC, ACTION, EGO!
The World Première of THE NERO SHOW opens in
CIRCA One on Saturday 15th May at 8pm.
Welcome to the world of beautiful people, fabulous frocks, soaring melodies, exciting rhythms, a live band, wicked lyrics and that inimitable mix of history, ingenuity and pizzaz that is a Jenden/Farr production!
It is 1963, and a live TV show is about to be broadcast from Nero’s mansion, hosted by Seneca, that well known philosopher, TV personality and talk-show host. Rome’s most infamous Emperor has been dropped squarely into the life and times of the glamorous 1960s and the story of his rise and fall begins to look all too familiar… JF Kennedy and Jackie? Marilyn Monroe?
Combining Roman excess with ‘60s cool THE NERO SHOW is a totally modern take on this ageless story of preening politicians, upstaging wives, inconvenient mistresses and explosive enemies.
Cue drum rolls and sweeping harp! ….. The cameras are rolling!
There’s glamour, glitz, laughter and intrigue in this latest lavish production from the creators of Troy, Monarchy and Rome.
“So full of musical and linguistic invention… it’s almost impossible to keep up with the jokes…” – NZ Listener, Rome – the musical
“A triumph” – Dominion Post, Troy – the musical
THE NERO SHOW – it has to be seen to be believed!
The Nero Show Cast
Starring a supremely talented and versatile cast of:-
JASON CHASLAND
CHRISTINA CUSIEL
PAUL HARROP
JOANNE HODGSON
EMMA KINANE
LYNDEE-JANE RUTHERFORD
LOUIS SOLINO
Profile on Jason
Jason Chasland is a 2005 graduate from the Wellington Performing Arts Centre, and he was awarded the Richard Newell Stevenson scholarship for excellence.
He created the role of Tom in the Capital E opera, Kia Ora Khalid and continues to be involved, since its creation in 2008. He has been a guest artist for Montana World of Wearable Arts since 2006. He was the lead Singer/Dancer onboard the Tahitian Princess cruise-liner for 2007. A Member of the NZ young Shakespeare company, performing at the prestigious Globe theatre in London. This is his second show at Circa, the previous being Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris in 2005. Amongst his numerous credits in theatre, television and radio, highlights include being invited to perform for David Beckham and the support act for Simon O’Neil, Anna Leese and Hollie Smith in February this year. Jason’s versatility has seen him perform internationally in England, U.S.A, Hong Kong, and throughout Australia. 2002 saw him named young entertainer of the year. Jason is at present working on creating his own show, which he hopes to premiere next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his idol and legend, Judy Garland’s famous Carnegie Hall concert on April 23rd 1961. He would like to thank his family for their unfailing love and support.