Harlequin Ink catches up for breakfast with Hester Van Der Vyver who plays screen legend Audrey Hepburn in the new Aussie musical with the Hollywood twist ‘Audrey Hepburn and I Consider Our Assets.’
Audrey Hepburn and I Consider Our Assets
Q: What’s the place to have breakfast in Melbourne?
Hester: Tall Timber in Prahran
Q: What was the best part of your week?
Hester: Date-night with my partner.
Q: What’s the worst part about acting?
Hester: There is no certainty ever…which is kind of the best bit!
Q: What’s the thing you most admire about Audrey Hepburn?
Hester: Her incredible compassion.
Q: What do you like about your role?
Hester: Discovering more about a legend. And the dresses.
Q: What was cool about where you grew up?
Hester: I grew up in the south island of New Zealand…I was always outside.
Q: What’s the coolest thing in Melbourne no one knows about?
Hester: Ummm…my signature pasta dish.
Q: What the best place you’ve ever traveled to?
Hester: Thailand…Bliss.
Q: What is something you’ve tried but never would again?
Hester: Not acting.
Q: What’s your favourite Audrey Hepburn Film?
Hester: I’m still watching them all but so far it’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Q: Why should people come and see Audrey Hepburn and I Consider Our Assets.
Hester: It’s a home-grown musical, has some great tunes, a range of interesting issues and some truly hilarious moments…I think people will really enjoy it.
Audrey Hepburn and I Consider Our Assets
Melba Spiegeltent from 29th Oct to 7th November
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