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Perth Now
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
EJ Norvill heads back to TV
She's best known for wowing theatre audiences through the celebrated one-woman play, The Picture Of Dorian Gray, which toured the east coast of Australia from 2020 to great acclaim and multiple five-star reviews. But this week Eryn Jean Norvill leaves behind the theatre world for a return to the small screen, starring in the third season of Foxtel's esteemed courtroom drama, The Twelve. 'This is me kind of stepping back into more TV work — I'd forgotten how wonderful it is!' says Sydneysider Norvill, who is chatting with STM during filming for the series, which took place in Perth and Margaret River late last year. 'I'm actually really loving working back in TV. 'I think there was something that happened with Dorian that sparked this hunger for me to come back into screen — I am really, really surprised how much I am loving it.' The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer filmed in and around Margaret River and Perth. Credit: Binge Norvill has had roles in several TV projects over the years, including Home And Away and Foxtel's Love Me — and is no stranger to the small screen. She is also familiar with the courtroom: in 2018 the award-winning actor was thrust into the spotlight when she had to testify in a high-profile defamation action brought against Sydney newspaper The Daily Telegraph by actor Geoffrey Rush. It was a bruisingly public trial — Rush eventually won — and Norvill, who was a theatre star-on-the-rise at the time, was right there at the centre of it. The case revolved around allegations the newspaper made that the Oscar-winning star engaged in 'inappropriate behaviour' towards a female co-star during a stage production of King Lear. Norvill was not named in the article, but was called to testify for the newspaper in its defence. But rather than let it define her, Norvill has forged ahead, and in the years since, not only has she carved a place for herself as one of the country's most exciting acting talents, she's also used her experience to push for change in the Australian theatre space, via her involvement with the Safe Theatres Australia advocacy group. Eryn Jean Norvill has carved a name for herself as one of Australia's most accomplished theatre actors. Credit: Supplied This week, Norvill is back in the courts once more, but this time, it's on her own terms. The upcoming third series titled, The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, focuses on the case of a murdered woman whose death links directly back to a historic crime committed in the 1960s. Norvill plays the victim, with Sam Neill and Wentworth star Danielle Cormack battling it out in court as defence and prosecutor respectively. It mines heavy territory, but Norvill says she knew she wanted to be a part of the project. 'I think the thing that got me over the line was having a conversation with Madeleine Gottlieb, our director,' she explains. 'I've had a career, but I haven't worked with many female directors, so I think that I was really impressed and startled by not only Madeleine's artistry — her framing, and how she spoke about the work — but also the kind of culture that she wanted on her set. 'And that was just a really new conversation for me, even though I've been advocating for that, and that is how I like to work.' Eryn Jean Norvill stars as a teacher searching for the truth about a historic crime. Credit: Supplied Norvill met with the show's writer, Sarah Walker, before filming began, whom she says was 'incredibly open and collaborative' when discussing the series — it was another reason she signed on. 'I like to know what the politics of a piece is, and I like to know that there is a complexity, not only like why are we doing the piece , but also what for. What are we saying with each character? 'I thought with those minds, in collaboration with the people framing it and trying to push everything across the line, it could be a really incredibly smart and irresistible piece of television.' It's certainly shaping up to be that way. And with the calibre of the actors involved, it's almost a foregone conclusion. Joining Norvill on the call sheet is a who's who of top-shelf Australian acting talent, including Sarah Peirse, and The Dry's William Zappa. Bump star Nathalie Morris, Runt's Catherine Moore, Hanah Tayeb from Miles From Nowhere, and The Night Agent's Phoenix Raei round out the cast — WA-raised Ewen Leslie is also front and centre. The cast spent time together during filming in and around Perth and in Margaret River last spring, forging a bond — Norvill and Neill, though they don't share much screen time together, became friends. 'I had never even met Sam before, but we've been spending quite a lot of time together, because he is (staying) in North Fremantle, and I am (staying) in North Fremantle — we have gotten to know each other in a nice way, going for walks, and he's a wonderful person,' she said at the time. The cast swapped notes on places to visit and things to do while working on the west coast for four months, 'and I have been down to Leighton Beach, and (visited) Wild Bakery — I have gotten a lot of hot tips from pretty much everybody,' Norvill explained. 'Perth people have a lot of pride, as they should do — it's a really beautiful place; I really am sort of astounded. 'The weather is just good all the time. The water, and the horizon — I have never been to a place where the horizon just goes and goes! 'And everyone has their quintessential bars and restaurants, and they are all really good.' Norvill particularly enjoyed her time in Margaret River. Before filming started she had relocated to London, so travelling back to sleepy WA was quite a contrast from her busy city life there. 'It's been a while since I've been in nature, and Margaret River is amazing — the beaches!' she says. 'I'm a 'salt therapy' girl, and any kind of ocean heals wounds for me. But also, I got to see the migration of whales (up close), which was pretty special.' 'I couldn't believe it. It was incredible.'
AU Financial Review
12-06-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
The STC put $500,000 into Dorian Gray. It paid off
The international success of Sydney Theatre Company's The Picture Of Dorian Gray helped it to the highest revenue in its 45-year history in 2024, despite a boycott from some donors slashing philanthropic proceeds by one-third. The Walsh Bay-based company's overall revenue of $45.7 million included a 37 per cent surge in operational revenue to $37.7 million in 2024, which includes a royalty payment from Sydney's Michael Cassel Group for the rights to the Oscar Wilde adaptation.
ABC News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Sarah Snook wins Tony award
Sarah Snook accepts the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play award for "The Picture of Dorian Gray" at the the 78th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June 8, 2025. ( REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid )
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Succession star Sarah Snook pays tribute to her homeland in emotional speech as she scores top prize at Tony Awards: 'This means so much for a little Australian girl'
Australian Succession star Sarah Snook has taken home one of the top gongs in show business for her Broadway drama The Picture of Dorian Gray. The South Australian-born star, 37, was awarded the Tony Award on Sunday US time for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. For the play, based on the classic novel by Oscar Wilde, Sarah took on the mammoth task of acting as 26 different characters in the one woman show. Sarah won the coveted Broadway prize over high profile nominees including Hollywood veteran Mia Farrow and young Stranger Things actress Sarah Sink. She was on hand at Radio City Music Hall to collect the award which was presented by Keanu Reeves, alongside fellow Bill and Ted's Big Adventure co-star Alex Winter. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'This means so much for a little Australian girl to be here on Broadway,' she said after accepting the prize. '[The Picture of Dorian Gray] is billed as a one-person show, and I don't feel alone any night that I do this show. There are so many people on stage making it work and behind the stage making it work.' She also thanked her husband Dave Lawson: 'And an exceptional thank you, the biggest thank you I can ever give to my husband, my soulmate, you are so brilliant holding family together and looking after the phones.' The Succession star made her Broadway debut in the ambitious stage play was directed and written by fellow Aussie Kipp Williams, who was also nominated. However, he lost the best director gong to Sam Pinkleton for Oh, Mary! The Picture of Dorian Gray, meanwhile, also picked up a Tony for costume designer for Marg Horwell. Other nominees included in Sarah's category included Laura Donnelly and LaTanya Richardson Jackson. The Picture of Dorian Gray is an Australian production first performed at the Sydney Theatre Company in 2020. It has been performed in London's West End in 2024 starring Sarah Snook and later premiered on Broadway in March. Based on Wilde's 1890 novel, the play follows the drama surrounding a young man who wishes never to grow old. Meanwhile, he finds that his portrait begins to age grotesquely every time he commits a 'sin' - while he remains eternally youthful. It comes after Sarah recently revealed she decided to take a page out of Taylor Swift's book while preparing for Tony award winning role - and it really paid off. Taking on all 26 roles has been no easy feat, which means Sarah had to prepare both mentally and physically beforehand. When she was asked about her fitness routine during a recent interview with The New Yorker, Sarah admitted pop star Taylor, 35, was behind some of her regimen. 'No alcohol, no caffeine. Sleep, sleep, sleep, sleep. And I do my lines at pace on a treadmill, you know,' she told the outlet. The interviewer chimed in to point out the treadmill technique was something Taylor did to prepare for The Eras Tour. 'I heard that and thought, "That's a genius idea. I'm gonna do that,"' the Emmy-winning actress shared. It seems Sarah isn't the only Succession cast member to have now turned to theatre. Jeremy Strong starred in An Enemy of The People, Brian Cox in A Long Day's Journey Into Night, and Kieran Culkin in Glengarry Glen Ross, just to name a few. 'It's quite an amazing coincidence,' Sarah told the outlet about her castmates who have now also turned to the stage.
ABC News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Sarah Snook wins Tony award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in The Picture of Dorian Gray
Australian actor Sarah Snook has won a Tony award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray. The play marked Snook's Broadway debut. "This is an intimidating room full of incredibly talented people," Snook told the crowd upon accepting her award. Stars including George Clooney, Cynthia Erivo, Ben Stiller and Keanu Reeves were present at the awards ceremony. "Thank you so much for this," Snook said. Snook thanked her team, and people associated with the show. "It's billed as a one person show and I don't feel alone in any night that I do this show," Snook said. "There are so many people on stage making it work and so many people behind the stage making it work." Snook singled out director Kip Williams who is also nominated. She also thanked her husband Dave Lawson "for keeping the family together". Snook is on her way to EGOT status — when a performer has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Snook already has an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Succession. The Picture of Dorian Gray was nominated in six categories, with seven Australians recognised. Australian Marg Horwell has also won for Best Costume Design of a Play.
