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It seems almost unnecessary to describe "Over the Top with Jim", since the book
has been so popular with Brisbane readers. It became popular Australia-wide when
"Macca" serialised the book on "Australia All Over", but the play is
not so well known.
Hugh Lunn has retained all the heartwarming moments from the
book, such as a football game and
a trip to Melbourne in the family Zephyr Six (for our younger readers - a Zephyr
was a much loved Ford car).
At least we won't have people asking us (as Hugh is often asked)
"Is there such a place as Annerley Junction?".
It is also unnecessary to provide much biographical detail on Hugh Lunn, since
so much is so well documented in the play (and book) itself.
However in addition, it can be said that Hugh was and is a Brisbane Journalist -
currently he writes a regular column entitled "My Backyard" for the Sunday Mail (Queensland).
He has also written "More Over the Top with Jim Stories" (broadcast by Macca on
"Australia All Over"), "Head Over Heels", "Spies Like Us", "Vietnam: A Reporter's War"
and "On the Road to Anywhere".
For more information on Hugh's books and writings see :
http://www.hughlunn.com.au
At Villanova Players, Leo Bradley most recently directed Shakespeare's
"As You Like It".
Leo has been involved in Theatre for many years, most usually as a designer of sets and costumes, and lately as a director. He has become known for the innovative set design of shows such as "Oklahoma!", "Fiddler on the Roof" and for last year's "The Shifting Heart" and "Secret Bridesmaid's Business".
Other memorable designs were the hysterically romantic costumes for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the Regency costumes for "The Busybody".
He has been a keen supporter and member of Villanova Players, appearing on stage in "Away", "Snapshots from Home" and "'Allo, 'Allo".
Leo was the director of the acclaimed production of "As You Like It" in 2004.
Choral singing is also one of Leo's passions. He has for many years been a member of the Brisbane Chorale, but currently is singing with the Beit Knesset Shalom Choir, where he enjoys being the "token" Catholic.
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