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Jo Turner

JO TURNER

  
Nationality:    Australian
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Jo Turner is a writer director and actor. He is a graduate of Melbourne University (B.A/B.COM) and the Ecole International de Theatre Jacques Lecoq. In 2012 he was artist in residence at Sydney Theatre Company where he was commissioned to write In a Heart Beat. His other theatre credits as a writer include Max Remy - Inseach of the Time and Space Machine (ATYP), Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs (ATYP and Riverside Theatre); The Window (co-author) (Hoipolli - National UK tour); Brainstorm (co-author) (InTransit Theatre - National Swiss tour). He was aksin co-writer of the 2013 Helpmann Awards ceremony. Credits as Director include: For Kate and McLean and Her Majesty's Theatre: The Graduate, For Sydney Opera House: My First Time, For Riverside: The Grief Parlour. For STC (Ed) and Tamarama Rock Surfers: Fools Island, for STC Ed: Stolen (Workshop), for TRS and Critical Stages: The Jinglists, for Kate and MacLean: (Associate Director/Casting) Waiting for Godot, For IPAC and Critical Stages: The No Chance in Hell Hotel, for Sydney Theatre Opera House: Darlingwood Tales, For Old Fitzroy Theatre: Cubbyhouse. For ATYP: House on Fire, Bookends 2007, 2008, Mr Puntila and His Man Matti. Credits as an Actor include: Theatre: For Griffin Independent: The Ugly One, For NORPA: Railway Wonderland, for Sydney Theatre Organisations: Ruby Moon (STC Ed), Thyestes, Howard Katz, For Kay and McLean: The 39 Steps, for Belvoir: The CaucAsian Chalk Circle, for Black Swan: Plainsong, for La Boite: Emma's Nose, for Ensemble: The Imaginary Invalid, for Q Theatre: Weather, Somewhere, for Arts Asia Pacific: The Window (National tour and Japan), For B Sharp: Faustus, for Street Theatre (ACT): Closer, for hoipolloi: Dead on the Ground (Edinburgh and tour). Film and Television: The Dr Blake Mysteries (December Media, ABC), Camp (NBC and Matchbox), Home and Away (7 Network), Fear (AFTRS), All Saints (7 Network), White Collar Blue (Knapman Wild), Backberner (ABC), You Can't Stop the Murders (Miramax, Big Mo, SBS Independent) In 1994 Jo was awarded a grant from the Ian Potter Cultural Trust to study at the Ecole Jacques Lecoq.

Research:    http://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/9238

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below is a list of Jo Turner's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, The         Brainstorm         Don't Stare Too Much         In a Heart Beat         Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs         Jungle Book, The         Mademoiselle Fifi         Max Remy - Inseach of the Time and Space Machine         Picture of Dorian Gray         Sweeney Todd and the String of Pearls         Window, The

Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, The

Synopsis:
An adaptation of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie

Notes:
devised by Andrew McDonell; Lucy Miller; Helen O'Leary; Jo Turner

1st Produced:
Blackbox , Melbourne, Vic    2001

Organisations:
Bareboards Theatre

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
TYA

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Brainstorm

Synopsis:
-

Notes:
co author

1st Produced:
Intransit Theatre - National Swiss Tour    -

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Don't Stare Too Much

Synopsis:
the sexy comedy about the do's and don'ts of the dating game. Don't Stare Too Much! is a unique, witty response to the innumerable relationship self-help books such as Time Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr.Right', and If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single', portraying the hilarious quest for love and perils of seduction. With a beautiful score featuring a soundtrack of well-known love songs you meet every bad date you've ever had and find out why some of the good ones didn't stick around!

Notes:
By Jo Turner And Company

1st Produced:

Organisations:
White Rhino

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy one act

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  -

Further Reference:
http://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/65171

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In a Heart Beat

In a Heart Beat
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Notes:
written by Jo Turner; concept by Susanna Dowling and Jo Turner

1st Produced:
Hoskins Centre, Armidale    09 Oct 2012

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Playlab Press, Australia   978 1 921390 56 2

Music:
-

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Genre:
90 min TYA

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  9+ cast

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-

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Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs

Synopsis:
-

Notes:
-

1st Produced:
Atyp And Riverside Theatre    -

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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-

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Jungle Book, The

Synopsis:
-

Notes:
written by Dave Spencer, Music by Jo Turner. Based on "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling

1st Produced:
The Empty Shop, Durham    13 Jun 2014

Organisations:
Another Soup

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Adaptation

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Mademoiselle Fifi

Synopsis:
A comedy about decadence, debauchery and rebellion. Mademoiselle Fifi is a feast for the senses, full of lust, wine, song, and frivolity. Jo Turner and Company, the creators of Don't Stare Too Much, once again bring you a stunning visual style comedy, but this time sex and scandal are on the menu. . .Four Prussian soldiers occupy a chateau in 19th century France, surrounded by excess, they have little to do besides indulge in drink and destruction. When teasing one of their comrades, nicknamed Mademoiselle Fifi, is no longer amusing, they decide to have a party and invite some local French ladies of the night. As Fifi's true colours are revealed the evening descends into hilarious and shocking chaos.

Notes:
Devised And performed by Jo Turner, Susannah Hardy, ,Romualdo Gulla, ,Amie McKenna, ,Gwyneth Price, Drew Fairley, Chris Baker And Julian Louis. Inspired by Guy de Maupassant's short story Mademoiselle Fifi

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Presented by Darlinghurst Theatre Company and Jo Turner and Company

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  4            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Max Remy - Inseach of the Time and Space Machine

Synopsis:
-

Notes:
-

1st Produced:
Atyp    -

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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-

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Picture of Dorian Gray

Synopsis:
If only the portrait would age and not me

Notes:
Music and lyrics by Jo Turner; book by Dave Spencer. Based on the novel "A Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde

1st Produced:
Edinburgh Fringe Festival    2014

Organisations:
Another Soup

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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-

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Sweeney Todd and the String of Pearls

Synopsis:
Whilst Sweeney Todd shaves gentry and clergy in his barbershop his sweetheart Mrs Lovett in the pie shop next door avoids the bailiffs

Notes:
Music and lyrics by Jo Turner; book by Dave Spencer.

1st Produced:
Edinburgh Fringe Festival    2014

Organisations:
Another Soup

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Window, The

Synopsis:
The central character of "The Window" is Josephine, a 35 year-old woman who works as a psychologist using Sandplay Therapy to assist children who are suffering abandonment or trauma. Abandoned herself at the age of eight, by a father who could not cope following the death of Josephine's mother, Josie has put her past behind her or so she believes. She has a great job, a great boyfriend and is about to leave on a holiday to Paris, city of love and light, when suddenly. . .her world falls apart.

Notes:
co author

1st Produced:
Bakehouse Theatre, Adelaide, Sa    23 Feb 2008

Organisations:
Adelaide Fringe Festival,

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
multimedia

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
http://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/85043

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