Umina actor tours regional NSW

A Umina man who started out acting with the Woy Woy Little Theatre Group has landed a main role in a production of a Shakespeare play that is currently touring regional NSW.

Umina local Glen Hamilton has taken on the role of Prospero in Shakespeare's The Tempest, which will visit Laycock Street Theatre on July 1 and 2

Hamilton, who started out with Woy Woy Little Theatre Group, plays the central figure in the production by the Sydney-based Actors College of Theatre and Television (ACTT).

In his final year of full-time training at the ACTT, Hamilton said he developed his love of acting through his involvement with the Woy Woy Little Theatre and this led him to pursue full-time training.

"Studying at the college has been the most challenging and rewarding experience," he said.

"For example, having the opportunity to work with such a knowledgeable and inspiring director as John O'Hare is just fantastic.

"And it's such a great play. I know audiences will love it."

After The Tempest closes, Mr Hamilton said he would be involved in the other projects that form part of the final year training in his course.

He will be in a short film being written for the group by film and stage writer, Stephen Sewell, and his final play, a commissioned piece, under the direction of Kate Gaul, who is currently directing Our Lady of Sligo at the Belvoir Street Theatre.

"After that, who knows?" Mr Hamilton said.

"I'd love to do more Shakespeare but also to have the chance to work in film and TV.

"An actor can't afford to be too specialised and our training has tried to make us as versatile and flexible as possible.

"Working regularly is my aim, so I'll have to be prepared to do a range of things."

The Tempest plays for four performances on July 1 and 2, at 11 am and 7.30 pm on both days.

Press release, June 17 Lisa Kelly, Laycock St Theatre