CARLOTTA Quote Bank As at 20.6.14 “This quite brilliant ABC biopic… turns out to be a surprisingly tender fairy story.” “… the supremely talented Jessica Marais brings off the seemingly impossible task of playing a man, who is really a woman inside a man, who wants to become a woman. She does it with a subdued unquenchable sensuality while portraying the highest camp with disarming unaffectedness.” “Carlotta’s sly wit and lascivious innuendo are on full display in this fine production…” “… Samantha Lang’s wonderfully evocative direction.” “A round of applause too, for production designer Murray Picknett and director of photography Toby Oliver, who get the period just right.” Graeme Blundell, The Australian “… Marais takes control of the role, weaving an underlying sadness into Carlotta’s externally bawdy – and ballsy – persona.” Who Weekly Must See TV Woman’s Day “…a biopic whose emotional strength is powerfully affecting from the first scenes of young Richard, played by the superb Kai Lewins.” “… a sterling cast…” “By turns nervous, vivacious, bitchy, vulnerable and irrepressible, it’s a gutsy portrayal, Marais tackling the transformation from shy boy to superstar with aplomb.” TV Guide, Sydney Morning Herald “…a biopic whose emotional strength is powerfully affecting from the first scenes of young Richard, played by the superb Kai Lewins.” “… a sterling cast…” “By turns nervous, vivacious, bitchy, vulnerable and irrepressible, it’s a gutsy portrayal, Marais tackling the transformation from shy boy to superstar with aplomb.” The Age, Melbourne CATHERINE LAVELLE PUBLIC RELATIONS PTY LTD
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E: (firstname)@clpr.com.au W : www.clpr.com.au “…a biopic whose emotional strength is powerfully affecting from the first scenes of young Richard, played by the superb Kai Lewins.” “… a sterling cast…” “By turns nervous, vivacious, bitchy, vulnerable and irrepressible, it’s a gutsy portrayal, Marais tackling the transformation from shy boy to superstar with aplomb.” TV Guide, Canberra Times Pick Of The Day “The supporting cast – including Anita Hegh, Caroline O’Connor and Eamon Farren is uniformly excellent.” “… this is Marais’ show.” “She knocks it out the park.” Adelaide Advertiser “It’s safe to say Jessica Marais has again proved she can rise o the occasion in her portrayal of Australian transgender pioneer Carlotta in this compelling telemovie.” “…a role the Perth-­‐raised actress played with such precision…” “Eamon Farren gives a stand-­‐out performance as Carlotta’s friend and fellow performer, Eve.” West Australian, Perth “Ten feather boas.” Canberra Times “The supporting cast – including Anita Hegh, Caroline O’Connor and Eamon Farren is uniformly excellent.” “… this is Marais’ show.” “She knocks it out the park.” TV Guide, Sunday Telegraph Pick Of The Day “Is there anything Jessica Marais can’t do? Carlotta is her bravest role yet – and she is more than up to the challenge.” Sunday Times, Perth Editor’s Choice “Is there anything Jessica Marais can’t do?... Carlotta is her bravest role yet – and she is more than up to the challenge.” “The supporting cast – including Anita Hegh, Caroline O’Connor and Eamon Farren – is uniformly excellent.” “… this is Marais’ show.” “She knocks it out the park.” Sunday Mail, Adelaide Show of the Week 8/10 “Carlotta, a biopic of Sydney’s most influential star of Les Girls, blows the silence and the stereotypes away.” “… engaging without being overwrought…” “… the direction is note-­‐perfect.” “… accessible, engaging, often funny and ultimately uplifting.” TV Liftout, The Sun Herald “Carlotta, a biopic of Sydney’s most influential star of Les Girls, blows the silence and the stereotypes away.” “… engaging without being overwrought…” “… the direction is note-­‐perfect.” “… accessible, engaging, often funny and ultimately uplifting.” Sunday Age, Melbourne “Fabulous biopic of the legend of Les Girls.” “… a story that’s thoroughly entertaining and rather inspiring.” “… a very handsome and cleverly made film.” “The complete package.” Sunday Age, Melbourne “Jessica Marais shies brightly in the challenging, multi-­‐faceted lead role in this telemovie…” “…Eamon Farren of The Killing Field is mesmerising as Carol’s tragic friend Ava.” “The story is powerful and heart-­‐breaking at times…” Sue Yeap, Weekend West “Ten feather boas.” The Guide, Sydney Morning Herald “Under Samantha Lang’s wonderfully evocative direction…” “… this fine production…” “There is a quality of fairytale in David Hannam’s sleek, uncluttered script and frequent evidence of a fine director…” “… the direction and photography always at that point where life and art meet…” “Lang gets the dark magic of the fairy story just right…” “… highly intelligent, warm, funny and morally engaging piece of classy TV.” Graeme Blundell, The Weekend Australian Must Watch TV Week “… extraordinary telemovie…” “… a stellar ensemble cast…” Simon Tennant, Newcastle Herald “Ten feather boas.” The Green Guide, The Age “The story of Australian transgender pioneer Carlotta comes dramatically to life on the BC, thanks to the powerful performance of its Perth-­‐raised star, Jessica Marais…” “Few young Australian actresses exude old-­‐fashioned star quality quite like Jessica Marais… (she) lights up the screen.” “… she portrays with great emotion and conviction a teenaged Richard, Carol and Carlotta.” Sue Yeap, The Weekend West, Perth