Kelly
Written by Matthew Ryan
Directed by Scott West & Mikayla Hosking
22 February - 9 March, 2019
Matthew Ryan's Kelly takes us back to the final hours before Ned Kelly's execution……
His past comes back to haunt him, both in his mind and in the person of his brother, Dan, who was presumed dead.
MATILDA AWARDS 2019
BEST INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION : SHORTLIST
Kelly (Ad Astra)
BEST MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: WINNER
Richard Lund, Kelly (Ad Astra)
In a highly competitive field, Richard's performance of Ned Kelly gave us a fresh, multi-faceted and finely crafted portrayal of a character we all 'know'. A high degree of excellence was evident in a performance that was a glorious mix of danger and humour, strength and compassion with the underlying fierce loyalty of the Ned Kelly we all expect. Richard executed the role with confidence, consistency and a high level of skill, as he sat naturally and comfortably in this character, hooking us into his unique world and keeping us hanging on his every word.
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Reviews
Ned’s famous story springs to life in the refreshing Kelly, directed by Scott West and Mikayla Hosking.
Shane Webb - Theatre House | Read full review
Ad Astra’s production of Matthew Ryan’s ‘Kelly’ was sparse, simple, and cuttingly powerful.!
Michael James - QNews | Read full review
