Performance story

Chris made a return to full-time professional theatre in 2013 with his revival of Mervyn Thompson's solo play with songs

Coaltown Blues.

In Coaltown Blues an older man retells his story of growing up the son of a coal miner near Greymouth. Chris Green plays a "cast" of 20+ characters depicting life from the Depression years to the late 1960's in the mining town.

UNDER

In 2017 UNDER had its world premiere in Wellington. Written specifically for Chris Green to perform by award winning playwright Cassandra Tse, it is a

"modern mystery memory play"

Under explores an unnamed narrator's relationship with his wife May - an athlete and an artist who has disappeared. As he tells and retells their story he starts to learn that ‘remembering is a game for two players'. A poetic and intimate piece that honours the strength of the bonds between a loving couple.

Chris Green has been involved in music and theatre for all of his life; having first taken part in a touring company at the age of fifteen.

For more than a decade now he has again been touring, this time as an independent artist exploring the range of theatre venues across the country. While specialising in mounting solo projects, where the opportunity and appeal of collaborating in larger shows arises, Chris has taken the chance to be an enthusiastic cast member - taking every opportunity to revel in his passion for performing in roles as diverse as Jean Valjean and Audrey 2 !

This love for his craft will regularly see him entertaining as a busker or singing on a Cook Strait ferry. Never more than a few days will pass before he finds somewhere to enjoy performing - and finding critical acclaim:

"His singing is sublime"

Dominion Post

"Herr Schultz (Chris Green in a lovely performance)"

"This is a tour de force performance by Chris Green, who succeeds masterfully throughout the play"

"a talented performer with a warm and engaging presence, a gift for capturing the key elements of character in voice and stance"

"Under’s single character is on stage and talking for an hour, so a lot depends on the skill of the actor. Chris Green has the skills required and plenty to spare." Theatreview

"How could it be done with a single player performing all the character roles and condensing years of turbulent history into an hour and a half. Well, sell it he did, with passion, understanding, and a sympathy which brought members of the audience to their feet during the final ovation."

Waikato Times

“Chris Green fits the part he is playing perfectly: he is a talented performer with a warm and engaging presence, a gift for capturing the key elements of character in voice and stance, and a fine, rich baritone voice. These things make it a pleasure to spend an hour and a half in his company ”

- Theatreview

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