The Devil's Double - UK on demand service

In the UK 'The Devil's Double' is available on Channel Four's 4OD service. Its priced at £3.95 to watch online. So those who missed it and haven't got the DVD, have a look at the link below :D

http://film4od.film4.com/Films/D/The-Devils-Double/

Merry Christmas :)

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year just in case I don't get to post another entry before 2012!!

SEASONS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL

Press Stills - Yes, Prime Minister

Just a few press stills from various Australian newspapers of 'Yes, Prime Minister'. Enjoy!!

Yes, Prime Minister Australian cast promo

Wonderful promo of 'Yes, Prime Minister'. Lots about the background to the play and original tv series, and LOTS of opportunities to see Philip in the photo shoot and also some interview clips. Hope you like as Philip is looking better than ever :)

In the US: Devil's Double out to buy

The 'Devil's Double' is now available to buy in the United States. Please click on the link below to take you to the US website - Amazon.com. All details of payment are on there.

http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Double-Dominic-Cooper/dp/B005OJCI0C/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1322155103&sr=1-1

Yes, Prime Minister article with photo

Hi there. Herald Sun newspaper in Australia have released an article about the background to 'Yes, Prime Minister'. It has as its header a wonderful picture of Philip, well worth a look.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/yes-yes-prime-minister/story-fn6bn9st-1226201223973

Some Mary Poppins photos

I don't know if I've posted these before but they are some nice ones. They are from the last night of Mary Poppins in Melbourne. Hope you like :)

All photos taken by Jim Lee in 2011. More Mary Poppins can be found on the official Facebook page

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Australian Childrens' Music Fund picture

A wonderful picture of Philip Quast from contactmusic.com on the Australian Childrens' Music Fund fundraiser at Sydney's State Theatre in August 2011.

The Memory Lane Concert

Some details of the Memory Lane Concert on Monday 24th October at the State Theatre in Sydney are available here. It is for a worthy cause.

His Girl Friday

More news as to what Philip Quast is doing next year. I've found a article saying that following on from his stint as Sir Humphrey Appleby in 'Yes, Prime Minister', he is to star in 'His Girl Friday' opposite Pamela Rabe in Melbourne. This is to run from 11th August - 15th September 2012.

Short article is here.


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Yes, Prime Minister

A wonderful piece of news released on the 'Philip Quast Guide' is that Philip is to star as Sir Humphrey Appleby in the Australian premiere of 'Yes, Prime Minister'. This is to start in January 2012. More details will be forthcoming on the official website as they become available.

Other information is available in the cast announcement at 'Stage Whispers'

OT: All change for Mary Poppins

The two female leads in 'Mary Poppins' - Verity Hunt-Ballard and Marina Prior are 'taking a break' from their roles as Mary Poppins and Winifred Banks respectively. The roles are now to be played by Scarlett Strallen and Pippa Grandison.

I'd like to take the opportunity to wish both actresses well in their roles.

The article by 'Stage Whispers' is here. Thanks to the excellent Philip Quast Guide who brought this to my attention :)

Methods in their Madness

An interesting article from 'the age' on-line paper. All about 'the Scottish Play' and how it affected some actors. There is a nice quote from Philip in the piece. Linky is below :D

Madness :0

As its been a slow couple of weeks...

...a couple of screencaps would probably not go amiss. These are from 'Bed of Roses'. Enjoy!!

dueting it for the kids - August 22nd 2011

An event if you are in Sydney Monday 22nd August. Pop along and show your support.

Philip's 'Stage Whispers' interview in on-line mag

I've been trawling the internet and come across the on-line version for the 'Stage Whispers' magazine which has the interview 'Mary Poppins solves Philip Quast's mid-life crisis'. I know that it available as a single interview elsewhere but this is a bit of fun as you can read this and the rest of the issue as an on-line mag. It is quite fun flipping the pages :D

Check it out on the link below. I hope you enjoy it :) :) Oh by the way, it is pages 24-25 on the slide index at the bottom of the page if you want to go straight there!

http://en.calameo.com/read/00001153371397703d92b

Ready, Steady, Cook on the PQG

Please pop over to the wonderful 'Philip Quast Guide' for a new page on the episode of 'Ready, Steady, Cook' that aired recently in Australia. It contains some great clips from the show. Well worth a look :D

http://www.allthingsquast.info/career/screen/readysteadycook.htm

My 'bit of rough' for the weekend :)

I love this picture from ''The Theatre Show' in Australia, so I thought I'd pop it on here. I love 'the look' and is my 'bit of rough' for the weekend. I hope you all have a good few days, and enjoy the pic! :D

A couple of 'Devil's Double' reviews

Hi there! There are a lot of reviews for 'Devil's Double' about, so I've picked links for just two which I think are pretty good and balanced reports. As usual click the links, and if anyone has managed to see the movie and would like to do a review, please email me at the address on this page.Any reviews I'll try and add in to the trailer page for a little bit of fun :D

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/film.nsf/reviews/thedevilsdouble

http://www.theartsdesk.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=4311:film-the-devils-double-movie-review&Itemid=7

A sneeky screencap :)

To publicise the UK opening on Wednesday 10th August (and Philip's role) of 'The Devil's Double', I've done a sneeky screencap for you all. Hope you like - two Philips for the price of one :D

copyright Lionsgate Pictures

A snap from 'Secret Garden'

Here is an enhanced clip from the previous post's scene of 'Secret Garden'. Hope you like as best I could do with  original video quality :)

it's late at night and I found this on youtube

It's way past my bedtime and I found this on youtube. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Devil's Double - an interesting review

I thought I'd put the link on here from 'The Hartford Guardian' as I thought you might like it. It is the only one I've found so far that talks about Philip's interaction with Dominic within the movie.See what you think and comment please :D

http://www.thehartfordguardian.com/2011/08/06/devils-double-dispels-doubt-about-being-a-hit/

Congrats to Philip and cast/crew in Helpmann awards

Philip Quast, Matt Lee, Verity Hunt-Ballard and the cast and crew of 'Mary Poppins' have all won awards in this year's Helpmann Awards. A full list of winners is available here . WELL DONE to all :D

A 'Devil's Double' review

Here is one of the many reviews for 'the Devil's Double' which had its US release yesterday. For those who haven't seen it yet, or are unsure of what it is about, the review does have minor spoilers so be warned. Follow the link to the article :D

http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/07/29/movies/the-devils-double-a-look-at-iraq-review.html

If you have seen the movie and would like to comment or leave a review, please feel free to contact me at my email address (see the sidebar) or leave in comment box below. Thanks :D

(Please note if people do leave comments, they may have spoilers, so if you don't want to know please don't look)

Mary Poppins to go to Brisbane

It has been reported by aussietheatre.com that Mary Poppins is due to appear in Brisbane in January 2012. This will follow on from the Sydney production, and is thought that the main cast will transfer to the venue.

More info via the link MP Brisbane

And if you want to buy tickets for the event in Brisbane : tickets

A Night at NIDA

Philip Quast is due to go to this year's NIDA Foundation Trust Annual dinner in Australia this Friday the 22nd. See the link below for the quick mention and more about the dinner and NIDA.

http://www.filmink.com.au/filmbiz/notice/4180/

A Devil's Double pic of Philip

A BIG thanks to Judith for this link :) It is for the Devil's Double gallery, and it has a wonderful snap of Philip as Saddam Hussein. Link as always is below. Check out the rest of the pics to. It is a marvelous film.

Linky here :)

A new page!

As you have probably seen at the the top of the blog, I've added a new page. This contains a few you tube samples of the Australian cast's recording of Mary Poppins. Hope you enjoy.

An Ultraviolet pic for you :)

As a thank you for all your thumb-up for the blog's make over, a little 'Ultraviolet' picture for you.

© Channel 4

Okay - two then - LOL :D

© Channel 4

What do you think?

Do you like the new design for the page? Let me know either by comments, or by using the thumbs up (or down) buttons.You can email to. Email address at the bottom of the page.

Nominees for the Helpmann Awards 2011

The brilliant blog 'Mystery in Musicals' has a list of nominees for the 'Helpmann Awards' this year. Philip has been nominated in the category 'Best Actor in a supporting role in a musical'.

Follow the link below for full blog entry and further details. :)

Helpmann Nominees

Ready, Steady, Cook - Australian watchers

Ready, Steady, Cook is on in Australia today on Channel TEN. Don't forget if you live in Oz that you can watch it again online here. :)

©Channel TEN Australia

Link to recent Stage Whispers article

Not long ago Philip did an interview with 'Stage Whispers' in Australia entitled 'Mary Poppins solves Philip Quast's mid-life crisis'. Here is the link to that excellent interview.

http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/mary-poppins-solves-philip-quast%E2%80%99s-mid-life-crisis

Hope you like it :)

A couple of new articles for you :)

Hi all,

A couple of links for you.

First is an article from the Newcastle Herald in Australia. It has a truly wonderful picture of Philip Quast and Marina Prior. Well worth a look :)

This way to the pic :)

Second is an article from ABC radio in Australia. It is a short piece with an audio file to listen to. It can also be downloaded at the moment. As before follow the link.

Audio this way

Admin post : mobile version of this site

Hi all :) Just to let you know I've enabled a mobile version of this site. It is mainly for smartphones but I believe works on other devices to. See what you think. Do you like?? Comment and/or email me to let me know :)

airing date for Ready, Steady, Cook in Oz

Good news! According to the wonderful 'Philip Quast Guide', there is now a release date for the episode of 'Ready, Steady, Cook' mentioned in an earlier post. It is Monday 4th July between 2pm and 3pm on Channel TEN in Australia. I believe it will also be available to Philip's Australian fans online on/or around the airdate. This will be on Channel TEN's official website.

Some PQ on Play School in Oz

Hi there! These links to clips of Philip on Play School were complied NOT by me but a lovely lady Judith :) All youtube clips which I'm sure you will enjoy :) Thanks again Judith.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCtuwkAaUrY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXMoZk5XTvg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNg-OmWL0aQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MxxGHfbytQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpReh5y_Ym8

The Play School Alumni

Play School, the pre-school children's programme in Australia, is celebrating 45th birthday in July. There is a gallery of presenters past and present at the link below. this includes one of a young Philip Quast :)

http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/entertainment/tv-and-radio/the-play-school-alumni-20110608-1fs1f.html

Ready Steady Cook in Australia

Ready Steady Cook returns to the Ten network in Australia. Philip Quast and Marina Prior are due to appear in this season. It starts on Tuesday 14th June but no date yet as to the transmission date of Philip and Marina's appearance.

Details that are available are on the link below.

http://www.throng.com.au/ready-steady-cook/ready-steady-cook-returns-ten

A pic for the beginning of the month

Hi all! Back from my holidays. Which I enjoyed immensely :) So I've been looking through my back catalogue of PQ pics and found one I hope you will like.

© film company

Mary Poppins - Theatre Show youtube episode

Here is the opening night show from Theatre Show tv of Mary Poppins in Sydney. Slightly off topic but ENJOY!!

Stage Whispers - Mary Poppins - review in Sydney

Another article from the wonderful Australian magazine 'Stage Whispers'. This time a review of the Sydney production of Mary Poppins. Link as ever is below :)

http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/mary-poppins-0

Stage whispers - Mary Poppins - view from the ensemble

Wonderful short article on MP (including additional links), and a brilliant picture of Philip Quast :) 

http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/mary-poppins-%E2%80%93-view-ensemble

A couple of links to reviews for MP in Sydney

I've found a couple of links to quick reviews which may be worth looking at. I'm sure there are more and it is probably looking over at the 'Philip Quast Guide' to see what they have got :)


http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/arts/a-spoonful-of-sugar-is-administered-to-sydney-audiences-at-mary-poppins/story-e6frexmi-1226051262888

http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/musicals/extravagant-family-entertainment-in-this-nanny-state-20110506-1ebuz.html

UPDATE: A couple of extra reviews of MP from last few days. Links below:

http://www.australianstage.com.au/201105064399/reviews/sydney/mary-poppins.html

http://www.aussietheatre.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1457:the-standard-remains-high&catid=38:straight-to-the-point&Itemid=58

Mary Poppins - Australia's theatreshow web stream

Here is the webstream from the theatreshow. It's a rough webstream of the opening night of 'Mary Poppins' in Sydney. There are a couple of short clips of Philip as Mr Banks, as well as clips of other bits of the show. Enjoy :)

Mary Poppins in Sydney - ten news

And please check out the 'Philip Quast Guide' for other MP news and latest MP links. Not all contain pics or interviews with Philip but give you a lot of other MP goodness :)

Stage Whispers magazine - Australia

For those of you in Australia, the new issue of 'Stage Whispers' is available to buy in shops or order on-line. It has an article with the interesting title of 'Philip Quast - How Mary Poppins solved my mid-life crisis'.

'Dress Circle' on Artsound fm 92.7 - Canberra Australia

This Sunday on Artsound FM 92.7 in Canberra there will be quick interviews with Marina Prior, Philip Quast and Debra Bryne from the 'Mary Poppins' launch in Sydney. Please see link for more details.

http://offprompt.stagecraft.cx/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=4

The Devil's Double trailer

Here is the new trailer, which has glimpses of Philip Quast as 'Saddam Hussein'. Comments please as to what you think would be nice :)

OT: Mary Poppins Facebook pics of backstage

I've found a link of  backstage shots of the cast from the Australian production of 'Mary Poppins'. Alas no Philip Q so that is why this is an OT link, but hope you will enjoy.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.10150170231466797.307454.158126016796

OT: Mary Poppins in Sydney - the telegraph.com.au

A weekend article from 'the telegraph.com.au' about Mary Poppins and its move to Sydney. A nice little article!!!

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/its-supercalifragilistic/story-fn6ccwsa-1226043512246

UK release date for Devil's Double

Follow the link  for the UK release date of 'the Devil's Double'. Keep checking up on it to see if the date for release changes. This could happen if scheduled releases change but the site should be fairly up-to-date. Thanks to the Philip Quast Guide' and Medic One for the info over on the PQG :)

http://www.filmdates.co.uk/films/2741-the-devils-double/

Opening night on Mary Poppins

Last night was opening night for the Australian cast of 'Mary Poppins' at the Capitol theatre in Sydney. According to the 'Philip Quast Guide', it was also the 300th performance overall. A marvellous achievement in itself. Well done to all.

And I found on the internet that ticketmaster Australia are doing a special digital download of the soundtrack if you book tickets for Wednesday and Thursday performances between the 11th May and 16th June. Click the link below to have a look, and also to see terms and conditions. Ideal for people travelling to, or living, in Oz :)

http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/promo/jvc6g8

Sunday Snap - Sydney interview screencap

As I haven't done a Sunday snap for a while. Here is a screencap from the recent youtube clip of the Sydney Rehearsals (see previous post). Enjoy :)

© the Theatre Show

Wonderful Mary Poppins youtube clip

Here is a new youtube clip for you from Mary Poppins in Sydney. A quick interview with Philip, and I must say he's looking good :)

Daily Telegraph Australia - Mary Poppins pic

A wonderful pic of Philip Quast, Christopher Rickerby and David Henry at the Mary Poppins lunch at Otto Woolloomooloo.

Because of copyright reasons I have to direct you to the site. Follow the link :)

Mary Poppins - Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation

This is a screen capture of  a special event to be held on the 30th April 2011. Details can be found here

OT:Dynamic views!!!

Blogger are trying out dynamic views on blogs. If you want to have a look at the main page of this blog in different views, just put '/view' (without quotes), after the URL in your address bar. They are hoping to go live with this eventually. A Google chrome extension is already available. Check it out and see what you think :)

Win a Double Pass to 'Mary Poppins' - details :)

Click the link to have a chance to win a double pass to 'Mary Poppins' in Sydney. Terms and conditions apply so read carefully :)

http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/competitions/story/win-a-double-pass-to-see-mary-poppins/

Two articles about the last MP show in Melbourne

Hi all,

Just a couple of links to articles marking the end of the run of 'Mary Poppins' in Melbourne, Australia. There is no rest for the cast however as Sydney rehearsals and opening night are upon us soon :)

http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/press_releases/archive/2011/04/01/mary-poppins-concludes-sold-out-run-in-melbourne-flies-into-sydney-beginning-april-17.aspx

http://australia.broadwayworld.com/article/MARY_POPPINS_Closes_at_Her_Majestys_Theatre_Tonight_20110401

A quick snip from 'Les Mis'

Green Room Awards

Theatermania.com have a short post on the recent Green Room awards in Melbourne. Click the link below to take you there, and also click the link on that post if you want to have a look at the full nominations and winners for this year.

http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/03-2011/matthew-bourne-richard-eyre-philip-quast-geoffrey_35384.html

Some links to 'Devil's Double' snaps on IMDB

These have been posted elsewhere but here are the direct links to some pics from 'The Devil's Double' on IMDB. And I would also like to say a big HELLO to my followers in the Ukraine and elsewhere. Glad you are enjoying the blog and I hope you like these :)

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm587367424/nm1570873

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1561442816/nm1570873

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1594997248/nm1570873

Sunday Snap - Les Miserables

A screencap from the Cameron Mackintosh tribute which had Philip and the cast doing a turn. It was a wonderful event and I hope the screencap is something you all enjoy :)

Sunday Snap - Caterpillar Wish

A screencap from Caterpillar Wish for today. Hope you like, and I hope you are all enjoying the 'Devil's Double' and the 'Mary Poppins' cd out there. Comments or views on either of these or anything PQ is most welcome. Email me at the address on this site and I'll see if I can do a post or new page (if I get enough replies) for you all.

Mary Poppins samples on the PQG

A welcome bonus from the 'Philip Quast Guide' as they have put samples of the 'Mary Poppins' recording on their audio page. Linky is below :)

http://www.allthingsquast.info/music/samples.htm

Snippets from soundtrack of 'Mary Poppins'

A big thanks to the 'Philip Quast Guide' for the mention of this, the fan page on getmusic.com for 'Mary Poppins'. Some excellent snippets of the soundtrack are available on here, with the option to buy if you so wish.

Check it out HERE :)

A couple of updates

With a big thanks to the Philip Quast Guide for finding this - Philip has been nominated in the category of 'Male Artist - featured role' for musical theatre in the Green Room awards. Details of all the awards can be found here.

And just to let UK followers know that the 'Mary Poppins' cd is now available on pre-order at Amazon.co.uk if you wish to buy your very own copy. Price and details are here.

Sunday Snap - Bed of Roses series 2

Another one of the screencaps I have from 'Bed of Roses'. I hope you enjoy it :)

copyright ABC TV

A brilliant photo of PQ from 'Devil's Double'

A big thankyou to Jan B for finding this. Follow the link for a new picture of Philip Quast as Saddam Hussein. It is hard to believe it but yes the guy on the pic is Philip. Well worth a look. Thanks again JB!!

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm587367424/nm1570873

Australian Cast Recording of MARY POPPINS Available 2/18 2011/02/09

Australian Cast Recording of MARY POPPINS Available 2/18 2011/02/09

This is a quick article and track listing from Broadwayworld.com on the forthcoming Australian cast recording of Mary Poppins.

The Devil's Double - a snippet and a online review

I've been having a quick tour of the internet.Got a little bit of wait before I decide what I want for tea. And I came up with this - a snippet of info from a review. Below is the snippet and also the link to the whole review. Both snippet and review are short and sweet,but I thought you might like them.




Philip Quast makes the most of his brief scenes as Saddam Hussein including a vicious attack of Uday for killing a government official.

linkyness :)

A deal struck with the devil???

Lionsgate and Herrick Entertainment have teamed up to acquire the rights for 'The Devil's Double'. News is at the following link.

http://oscars.movies.yahoo.com/news/1686-lionsgate-and-herrick-entertainment-finalize-deal-for-the-devils-double

The interest in this film (with Philip as Saddam Hussein) seems to be gathering momentum.

Mary Poppins CD news

Wonderful news from the 'Philip Quast Guide' about the forthcoming release of the Australian company's version of 'Mary Poppins'. All the news is available at the PQG (the link is in the sidebar), and the link for the album info is here.

Sunday Snap - Bed of Roses

Something a little special I found on my main pc.Luckily I had copied it to my netbook before the pc died on me. so I hope you like.

copyright ABC TV

Devil's Double - reviews and more

Check out today's news on the 'Philip Quast Guide' about the 'Devil's Double', and their excellent movie page on the site as well.Go to the news page and click the link :)

http://www.allthingsquast.info/news/latest.htm

And as an added bonus an article about the proposed deal with Lionsgate to distribute 'Devil's Double'

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/risky-business/sundance-lionsgate-finalizing-deal-pick-76424

Devil's Double review - with mention of PQ

Here is a link for a review with a (very!) brief description of Philip Quast as 'Saddam Hussein'.

http://thefilmstage.com/2011/01/25/sundance-review-the-devils-double/

Excuse the brief post as my main pc has died. Trying to retrieve all my pics, and info today.

One of the many Devil's Double reviews

I have included one of the many reviews of 'The Devil's Double' which has just been released. As none of the reviews I've found have mentioned Philip in the context of his role as Saddam Hussein, I've put a link to this review to give you a general hint of the audiences' reaction to it.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/sundance-review-devils-double-vivid-74835

Sunday Snap - Rob Guest Endowment Concert 2010

A gentle Sunday Snap for today. Philip singing 'Sunday' with the cast of Mary Poppins from the recent 'Rob Guest Endowment concert'.

Other pictures (of the rest of the performers) from the concert, can be found here :)

A link to a great pic!!!

Over at the 'Philip Quast Guide', they have a brilliant released photo of Philip as 'Saddam Hussein', from the movie 'The Devil's Double'. The movie was released this week, and initial reactions from people on the world wide web seems to be encouraging.

Here is the link for those whose wish to go and have a look. Photo about half way down the page :)

http://www.allthingsquast.info/career/screen/thedevilsdouble.htm

Mary Poppins - Showbiz Australia starts selling tickets

Showbiz Australia have starting selling tickets to Mary Poppins in Sydney Australia which is due to start on the 19th April 2011. Details and seating plan available at the link below :)

Mary Poppins in Sydney

Sunday snap - Evita youtube still

I managed to grab a fairly decent snap off of a youtube clip of 'Evita'. A little bit of smartening up was required so I hope you enjoy it.

A Sunday Snap - Play School

This was sent to me and I thought I would share it as a Sunday snap.It is from Play School , from around 1984. Hope you like :)

Copyright ABC TV

200th performance of Mary Poppins in Australia

Today was the 200th performance of the production of Mary Poppins in Melbourne Australia. A big congratulations to all cast and crew involved including Philip Quast. And a big hug to all at HMT, we love you guys and gals :)

Happy New Year!!

Wishing you all a Happy 2011 wherever you may be :)