Work
THAT BLOODY WOMAN Co-written with Luke Di Somma
"Like Hamilton for the US, it’s the show New Zealand didn’t know it needed." James Wenley, Metro Magazine
An irreverent and inspirational rock musical about iconic Kiwi suffragist Kate Sheppard and the movement she led to make New Zealand the first country in the world to grant women the vote.Mr & Mrs Macbeth
"It will more than entertain those who don’t know their Shakespeare and absolutely delight those who do." Naomi Arnold, Stuff
A wild mix of comedy, drama, and explosive conflict, revealing the ups and downs of life on and off the stage.MAMIL (Middle Aged Man In Lycra)
"It is a must-see show for men and women" Dominion Post
Poignant and achingly funny, MAMIL presents the male mid-life crisis in all its lurid glory.GOMIL (Grumpy Old Man In Lycra)
"A very funny yet moving socio-political reflection of male experience." John Smythe, Theatreview
A celebration of growing older (and slightly wider) with humour, heart, and a healthy dose of spandex.
About
Gregory Cooper is a playwright, director, actor and occasional MC. His plays have been produced throughout New Zealand and internationally.Recently his play GOMIL (GRUMPY OLD MAN IN LYCRA) had a successful season at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch, followed by a nationwide tour due to continue into 2026. THAT BLOODY WOMAN (co-written with Luke Di Somma), a rock-musical about NZ suffragist Kate Sheppard, has been produced by professional and amateur companies every year since its premiere in 2016. Other plays include MR & MRS MACBETH, THE STREAKER, MAMIL (MIDDLE AGED MAN IN LYCRA), and too many children's shows to mention.His plays have been produced or developed at theatres including The Court Theatre, Auckland Theatre Company, Centrepoint Theatre, Fortune Theatre, New Zealand Playhouse, Little Andromeda Theatre, Leeds Conservatoire (UK), New Wolsley Theatre (UK), Craic Theatre & Arts Centre (Northern Ireland).Gregory is also an actor and recently appeared as Firpo in The Court Theatre's inaugural production of THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER at its new theatre in central Ōtautahi and in EVERY BRILLIANT THING, produced by Birds Of A Feather Theatre Company in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.Photo by Lara Macgregor
Contact
For acting enquiries please contact:
ODD Management - [email protected]For enquiries about THAT BLOODY WOMAN in Australasia please contact: MTI AustralasiaIf you're interested in reading any of my other scripts, want me to write something or want an MC, please send me a message.
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