Stephen Hirst
Stephen Hirst
Actor
Stephen has been performing professionally for over twenty years in theatre and film.
Biography
Stephen versatility brings personality and depth to performances on both stage and screen. His skills in both dramatic and comedic roles have allowed him to explore many avenues of performance including: Stage, Musical Theatre, Film, Television and Improvisation.
Stephen’s theatre credits include Jerry Daniels – “Chasing the Whale”, Benedick – “Much Ado About Nothing”, Exeter – “Henry V”, Baptista – “The Taming of the Shrew”, Oberon – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and ”Harold Gorringe – “Black Comedy”.
Stephen has performed in over twenty Musicals including Will Parker – “Oklahoma”, The Baker – “Into the Woods”, Michael Feldman – “Back to the Eighties”, Apostle / High Priest – “Jesus Christ Superstar”, Sir Galahad – “Spamalot” (opp Julie Anthony/Rob English/Simon Gallaher) and Greg – “The Boy From Oz”.
His Film and Television Credits include “Parer’s War” and “The Fear of Darkness”
Reviews
Howie, portrayed with strength and love by Stephen Hirst, gave the often quick-tempered, but deeply pained father emotional peaks and valleys, enrapturing the audience in this character’s journey out of his own rabbit hole.
Ellie Waddingham | Read full review
Indeed, the honesty of Hirst’s final ‘where to now’ monologue leaves a lasting legacy, punctuating the play with an offer of hope.
Meredith Walker - Blue Curtains | Read full review
Howie Corbett, (Stephen Hirst), the grieving and confused husband, who showed great emotional control and belief.
Lilian Harrington - Absolute Theatre | Read full review
Stephen Hirst’s Howie at first shows strength with his head-down, work-away-the-pain attitude. But when seemingly small moments affect him, you can feel the heartbreak: pleading to have his beloved dog back, even though it may have caused the accident that killed his son, and the despair when he realises that their only VHS tape of their son may have been recorded over, is very real.
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read full review
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Other Plays
Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Brisbane Shakespeare Festival)
Ensemble, Max and Roger Cover in The Producers (Altitude Theatre)
Oscar Lindquist in Sweet Charity (UNDERSTUDY PRODUCTIONS)
The Politician in Wheel of Fortune (TROY ARMSTRONG PRODUCTIONS)
Santa in A Very Naughty Christmas (UNDERSTUDY PRODUCTIONS)
Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods (HARVEST RAIN THEATRE COMPANY)
Stephen also performed and collaborated on the Queensland production of Joh for PM, a comedy musical about the life of Joh Bjelke-Petersen. He was involved in a creative development with QPAC for Black Box the musical and co-devised and starred in the comedy Two Man Tarantino at Brisbane Powerhouse.
Training
Stephen has trained in physical theatre, improvisation and clowning for many years and his recent collaborations of new Queensland work have been with Oscar Theatre Company, Understudy Productions and Brisbane Powerhouse (2019).
Representation
AE Artist Management
Awards
Stephen Hirst is nominated for a Matilda in the 2023 awards
Nomination : BEST PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION Stephen Hirst, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, Offside Theatre