Iain Gardiner
Iain Gardiner
Actor
Iain is a veteran of stage, TV and film, having performed for QT and La Boite (‘the Tempest’, ‘Molly Sweeney’, ‘the Lonesome West’, James & Johnno’), and appeared at Adelaide, Perth and Woodford festivals.
Biography
Iain’s most recent credits include ‘The Bureau of Magical Things‘ & Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis”.
He returned to the stage last year in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'. Iain has produced comedy, cabaret, and performance art theatre, and is a writer, educator, and performance coach. Iain debuts for Ad Astra in this production.
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Reviews
Iain Gardiner was outstanding as Mr McLeavy, the law abiding, authority respecting, staunch Roman Catholic, grieving his recently deceased wife. The vast range required of Gardiner in his portrayal would have challenged a lesser performer, and his accent work was exceptional.
David Wilson - Absolute Theatre | Read Review Here
As Mr McLeavey, Iain Gardiner gives a finely tuned performance, his excellent Irish accent making his naïve and honest character instantly recognisable and credible. At first a figure of bereavement, he tries to reject the nurse’s overtures while condemning his son’s bad behaviour, but is ultimately powerless to fight the overwhelming corruption and greed. Dramatically, he is immensely funny, as he relishes his story about the car accident where he is injured.
Suzannah Conway - ArtsHub | Read Review Here
Iain Gardiner was terrific as the doddering father Mr McLeavy; he balanced cluelessness with just the right amount of pathos.
Sarah Skubala - Theatre Travels | Read Review Here
Other Plays
2024 - Boy Swallows Universe - Gene Crimmins
2021 - Joe Exotic (TV), NBCU matchbox, Actor - CameraMan
2020 - Elvis (Film), Warner Bros, Actor - Carnie Fixer
2020 - The Bureau of Magical Things (TV), Jonathan Schiff Productions, Actor - Aroon
Training
London INT Student Drama Festival, Charles Marowitz, Shakespeare Intensive
QUT Brisbane CAE, Ass. Diploma in Performing Arts, Theatre