Alison Quigan

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Alison Marie Quigan QSM (born 1952)[1] is a New Zealand actress, director and playwright.

Biography

In 1978, Quigan trained at the Theatre Corporate Actors School in Auckland.[2] She has worked as an actor in Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch, and appearing in or directed more than 130 plays.[2] She has also written 12 plays, either as sole playwright or with writing partners Ross Gumbley and Lucy Schmidt.[2]

Quigan was the artistic director of Centrepoint Theatre in Palmerston North for 18 years from 1986 to 2004 where she directed over 60 plays.[3] From 2004 until 2011, Quigan appeared on the New Zealand television series Shortland Street.[2] She has been performing arts manager at Māngere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu O Uenuku since 2013.[4] In an interview with Michele Hewitson from The New Zealand Herald, Quigan is described as "a little-known power house of influence".[1]

Quigan has two grown children. Her daughter, actor Sarah Graham, made her Centrepoint Theatre debut in the 2009 production of Quigan's play Ladies for Hire.[2]

Awards and honours

In the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours, Quigan was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for public services.[5]

Plays

  • 1994 – Five Go Barmy in Palmy (with Ross Gumbley) [6]
  • 1995 – Biggles on Top (with Ross Gumbley) [7]
  • 1997 – Boys at the Beach (with Ross Gumbley) [8]
  • 1998 – Shop Till You Drop (with Ross Gumbley) [9]
  • 1999 – The Newbury Hall Dances (with Ross Gumbley) later "Flagons and Foxtrots" [10]
  • 2000 – The Big OE (with Ross Gumbley) [11]
  • 2001 – Sisters (with Lucy Schmidt) [12]
  • 2002 – Netballers (with Lucy Schmidt) [13]
  • 2003 – The School Ball [14]
  • 2004 – Mum's Choir [15]
  • 2004 – Girls Weekend Escape [16]
  • 2009 – Ladies for Hire [17]

She also acted as Henrietta Knowby (normal form) in Ash Vs. Evil Dead Season 2.

References

  1. ^ a b Hewitson, Michele. "Michele Hewitson interview: Alison Quigan". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Alison Quigan". Creative Giants. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Alson Quigan". NZ on Screen. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Alison Quigan". Actors Equity. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 2001". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 4 June 2001. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  6. ^ Ross, John (24 November 1994). "Blyton's five good for kids". The Dominion.
  7. ^ "Ladies for Hire". Theatreview. 23 April 2016.
  8. ^ Hawes, Peter (30 November 1997). "Unbiased view of matey celebration". Sunday Star Times.
  9. ^ Ross, John (19 November 1998). "You can't beat a bit of retail therapy". The Dominion.
  10. ^ Hawes, Peter (14 November 1999). "Hall dances to a nostalgic beat". Sunday Star Times.
  11. ^ Amery, Mark (9 December 2000). "Mnawatuisms". New Zealand Listener.
  12. ^ Ross, John (16 July 2001). "A strong cast given scope". The Dominion.
  13. ^ Smythe, John (19 July 2002). "Homegrown play finds comedy in netballers". National Business Review.
  14. ^ Hawes, Peter. "All the fun of the school ball". Manawatu Standard.
  15. ^ "Ladies for hire". Theatreview. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  16. ^ "Manawatu delights in homegrown fare". National Business Review. 9 December 2004.
  17. ^ Mays, Richard. "The Ghost of Christmas Present". Manawatu Standard.
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