Noel Hodda
Noel Hodda | |
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| Born | 1954 (age 71–72) Albury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art, UNSW Sydney (1980) |
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Noel Hodda (born 1954) is an Australian actor, writer, dramaturge, director and teacher, he was born in Albury, New South Wales.[1]
Career
[edit]Acting and narration
[edit]Hodda was a founding member of the Riverina Theatre Company, located in Wagga Wagga and Project TYER, a Theatre In Education Co., for whom he also wrote and appeared in the play Strata Digger. Subsequently, he graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) at the UNSW Sydney and then worked as an actor for the Sydney Theatre Company, the Queensland Theatre Company, the Griffin Theatre Company, the Ensemble Theatre, the Q Theatre, Marian Street Theatre, Sport for Jove at the Seymour Centre[2] and others. He also performed in major national and international tours, including The Removalists, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, The Club, Life of Galileo, Chasing the Dragon, Diving for Pearls and Dinner.
He has appeared in numerous Australian television series and tele-dramas as both a lead and guest character. His first major television gig was a regular role in the drama Sons and Daughters as Rob Keegan, from 1982 to 1984. He played celebrity TV doctor David Fielding in E Street from 1989 to 1991[3] and patriarch Ron O'Donnell in Out of the Blue in 2008. Hodda has also had guest roles in Neighbours,[4] Janet King and Rake.[5]
His film appearances include A Step in the Right Direction (1981), The Highest Honour (aka Heroes of the Krait/Southern Cross) (1982), Silver City (1984), Emoh Ruo (1985) and The Bet (2006) among others.
Hodda began recording books as a student at NIDA as a means of earning extra money. He became a long-standing narrator for Vision Australia from 1977 to 2009.[6] In gaps between his work in the theatre, films and television, he has recorded hundreds of talking books for them,[7] as well as the ABC and commercially. He has been shortlisted for several Talking Book Awards[8] and won the National Library TDK Australian Audio Book Award for his narration of the novel Cold Mountain.[9] He has also performed voiceover work for numerous advertisements.[10]
Writing
[edit]Hodda has written and staged numerous plays including Issues Addressed, The Secret House, Half Safe, Photographs, On The Public Record, The Sculpture Garden, In This Light and Threat: Norma, Norm & the Dog. A selection of his plays titled "Plays: Noel Hodda" was published by Janus Imprint.[11]
His play Later (eventually known as Across the Water) was chosen to be workshopped at the prestigious Banff playRites Colony, in Banff, Canada in 2004. His play Rehearsing Julie (now re-drafted and titled Manda) was nominated for a Silver Gull Play Award in 2024.[12] His one act play Norma was made into a short film.
His television writing credits include episodes of the ABC TV G.P. drama.[13]
Hodda was writer in residence both at Charles Sturt University School of Performing Arts and University of Wollongong Faculty of Creative Arts.
Directing and teaching
[edit]Hodda is an Honorary Life Member of Griffin Theatre Company, where he was a board member, Chairman of the Board, Director of D-Week and a member of the Literary Committee.[14] Currently,[when?] he still acts, directs and teaches.
He assesses plays for Page to Stage (a young playwrights' organisation) and Parnassus' Den. He has also been a script assessor for the Australia Council for the Arts, The Australian National Playwright's Centre and Belvoir Street Theatre, and has conducted acting and writing workshops for many organisations. He has been Artist-In-Residence at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, and has also taught acting and voice there on short-term appointments, as well as at the University of Wollongong School of Performing Arts.[13]
His dramaturgical work on the play Codgers by Don Reid contributed to that play winning the prestigious Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award in 2006.[citation needed]
Music
[edit]Hodda was the bass player in two resident bands for Griffin Theatre Company in the 1980s – The Brian Roberts Big Band (jazz, blues and country) and The Fabulous Front Girls and their backing band The Coathangers (a surf band formed to play at a 1985 benefit rally against the closure of live theatres).[15]
Acting credits
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1915 | Captain Barnes | Miniseries, 3 episodes |
| 1982 | Holiday Island | Georgio | |
| 1983 | M.P.S.I.B. | Kenneth | 1 episode |
| 1982–1987 | Sons and Daughters | Rob Keegan | 238 episodes |
| 1984 | Five Mile Creek | Mr Little | 1 episode |
| Bodyline | Vic Bradman | Miniseries, 2 episodes | |
| Cop Shop | Fermer | ||
| 1984–1992 | A Country Practice | Gareth Spencer / Murray West / Col Herbert / Mystery Caller | 8 episodes |
| 1985 | Wild & Woolley | Woolley | |
| 1986 | Cyclone Tracy | Lt. Tony Baker | TV miniseries, 3 episodes |
| 1987–1988 | Neighbours | Derek Morris | 7 episodes |
| 1989 | Living with the Law | Rich | |
| 1989–1991 | E Street | Dr. David Fielding | 182 episodes |
| 1992 | Shortland Street | Peter Sheldon | 9 episodes |
| 1995 | G.P. | Mark Dowling | 1 episode |
| Blue Heelers | Inspector Harris | 1 episode | |
| 1997 | Big Sky | Doug Matthews | 1 episode |
| Heartbreak High | Bob Rainer | 1 episode | |
| 1997–2000 | Water Rats | Bobby Weaver / Simon Waverly | 3 episodes |
| 1998 | McFeast | Elle's Dream Man | |
| 2000 | Murder Call | Jack Turkington | 1 episode |
| 2001 | BackBerner | Various | 1 episode |
| Farscape | Charrid Leader | 1 episode | |
| 2001; 2005 | All Saints | Rob Kydd / Perry Anderson | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Pizza | PM's Head of Security | |
| Blue Water High | George | 1 episode | |
| 2007; 2017 | Home and Away | David Mayvers / Tim Birch | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | Out of the Blue | Ron O'Donnell | 68 episodes |
| 2010 | Mary Mackillop | Father Tappeiner | Documentary |
| Tough Nuts: Australia’s Hardest Criminals | Police Inspector | ||
| 2014 | Rake | Banking Commissioner | 2 episodes |
| 2014–2017 | Janet King | Magistrate Hansford | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | House of Bond | Judge | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
| Friday on My Mind | Alexis Albert | Miniseries, 1 episode | |
| 2018 | Dr Max | Lecturer |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | A Step in the Right Direction | Gary | TV movie |
| 1982 | The Highest Honour (aka Heroes of the Krait/Southern Cross) | Able Seaman M.M. Berryman | TV movie |
| 1984 | Silver City | Estonian man | Feature film |
| 1985 | Emoh Ruo | Pete | Feature film |
| 1993 | You and Me and Uncle Bob | Neville | TV movie |
| 2000 | Ihaka: Blunt Instrument | Wickham | TV movie |
| 2006 | The Bet | Brian | Feature film |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | How Does Your Garden Grow? | Brenda | Rivcol Dramaturg Club, Wagga with Stable Productions | [15] |
| 1977 | Diamond Studs | Riverina Trucking Co | ||
| 1977–1978 | The Removalists | Constable Neville Ross | ||
| Much Ado About Nothing | Messenger / Boy / Dogberry | |||
| 1979 | The Three Sisters | Jane St Theatre, Sydney with NIDA | ||
| The Caucasian Chalk Circle | Nephew | Sydney Opera House with NIDA & STC | ||
| Beyond Mozambique | NIDA Theatre, Sydney | |||
| The Love of a Good Man | Jane St Theatre, Sydney with NIDA | |||
| 1980 | The Women Pirates Ann Bonny and Mary Read | Pierre / Thomas Deane | NIDA Theatre, Sydney, University of Newcastle, Playhouse, Canberra | |
| Strife | Edgar Anthony | NIDA Theatre, Sydney | ||
| 1981 | The Incredible Vanishing | Constable Jack Parker | Q Theatre, Penrith | |
| The Circle | Edward Luton | SGIO Theatre, Brisbane with QTC | ||
| 1984 | When Are We Going to Manly? | Colin | Stables Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Co | |
| 1985 | The Removalists | Kenny | Phillip St Theatre, Sydney | |
| 1986–1987 | Are You Lonesome Tonight? | Young Duke / Doctor / Company | Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, Festival Theatre, Adelaide | |
| 1988 | The Boys | Stevie Sprague | NIDA Parade Theatre, Sydney | |
| 1991 | Caravan | Pierce | Churchill Theatre, Bromley, Theatre Royal, Lincoln, Adam Smith Centre, Kirkcaldy, UK | [16] |
| 1992 | The Common Day | Lenny | ANU, Canberra | |
| 1994 | Choice | Various roles | NSW tour with Riverina Theatre Co & Hunter Valley Theatre Co | |
| 1995 | Table for One | Nick | Wonderland Productions | |
| The Club | Gerry | Marian St Theatre, Sydney with Northside Theatre Co | ||
| 1996 | The Life of Galileo | Monk / Mathematician | Sydney Opera House with STC | |
| 1998 | Chasing the Dragon | Gavin | Wharf Theatre, Sydney with STC | |
| 1999 | Art | Theatre Royal Sydney with STC | ||
| Diving for Pearls | Ron | Ensemble Theatre, Sydney | ||
| 2000 | Favourite Names for Boys | Les / Frank | Railway St Theatre | |
| 2002 | The Great Man | Rhys Rogers | Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide with STCSA | [17] |
| 2003 | A Conversation | Col Shorter | Australian tour | |
| 2007 | Dinner | Hal | Stables Theatre, Sydney | |
| 2009 | Blackbird | Ray | Acton St Theatre, Canberra | |
| Embers | Various roles | Australian tour with HotHouse Theatre & STC | ||
| 2010 | The God Committee | Fr. Charlie Dunbar | Ensemble Theatre, Sydney | |
| 2011 | The Dapto Chaser | Cess Sinclair | Illawarra Performing Arts Centre with Merrigong Theatre Co | |
| 2012 | Time Stands Still | Richard | Darlinghurst Theatre, Sydney | |
| 2014 | Charitable Intent | Brian | The Concourse, Sydney with Ensemble Theatre | |
| 2015 | The Secret House (reading) | Playwright | Bowen Library Theatrette, Sydney | [15] |
| 2015–2020 | The Dapto Chaser | Arnold Denny | NSW tour & online | |
| 2016 | Three Sisters | Chebutykin | Seymour Centre, Sydney with Sport for Jove | |
| 2017 | Blackrock | 2017 Stewart / Len / Roy | Seymour Centre, Sydney | [18] |
| 2018 | Stalking the Bogeyman | David's father | Old Fitzroy Theatre, Sydney | |
| 2023 | Unprecedented | Various roles | VIC & NSW tour with HotHouse Theatre | |
| The Lives of Eve | Paul | KXT On Broadway, Sydney | ||
| 2024 | Seventeen | Tom | Seymour Centre, Sydney | |
| Cut Chilli | Jeff | Old Fitzroy Theatre, Sydney | [19] | |
| 2025 | Heaven | Mal | The Loading Dock – Qtopia Sydney | [20] |
| Strata Digger | Project TYER, a Theatre In Education Co |
Narration / voiceover
[edit]Audiobooks
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Cold Mountain | Narrator | [8] |
| The Hobbit | Narrator | [8] | |
| The Lord of the Rings | Narrator | [8] | |
| The Fortunes of Richard Mahony trilogy | Narrator | [8] | |
| The Book Thief | Narrator | [8] | |
| 2003 | The Girl Green as Elderflower | Narrator | [23][8] |
| 2005 | Scarecrow Army | Narrator | [24][8] |
| 2010 | Things We Didn't See Coming | Narrator | [25][8] |
| 2013 | The Breadmaker's Carnival | Narrator | [8] |
| 2020 | The Ambassador | Narrator | [26][8] |
| 2021 | Freedom Highway | Narrator | [26][8] |
Commercials
[edit]| Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Reserve | Voiceover | [10] |
| Avis Budget Group | Voiceover | [10] |
| BRW Rich List | Voiceover | [10] |
| The Children’s Hospital at Westmead | Voiceover | [10] |
| Frontline Plus | Voiceover | [10] |
| Macquarie Bank | Voiceover | [10] |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Voiceover | [10] |
| Westfield Group | Voiceover | [10] |
Writer / director credits
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994; 1996 | G.P. | Writer | 2 episodes |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Yeah, But Is It Funny?: The Gummy Man in Search of Love / Issues Addressed | Director | Stables Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Company |
| 1980s | Issues Addressed | Co-writer / Director | Griffin Theatre Company[27] |
| 1986 | Crosscuts – A Rock and Roll Cabaret | Director | Stables Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Company |
| 1987–1989 | The Secret House | Playwright | Stables Theatre, Sydney, Anthill Theatre, Melbourne, The Hole in the Wall Theatre, Perth with Griffin Theatre Company |
| 1990 | Half Safe | Playwright | Riverina Playhouse, Wagga Wagga, Stables Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Company |
| Photographs | Playwright | Charles Sturt University School of Performing Arts | |
| On The Public Record | Playwright | University of Wollongong Faculty of Creative Arts | |
| 2004; 2013 | Later (renamed Across the Water) | Playwright | playRites Colony, Banff, Canada, Laguna Community Hall with Valley Artists |
| 2006 | Codgers | Dramaturg | |
| 2013 | The Secret House | Playwright | National Theatrette, Melbourne with Australian National Theatre |
| 2015 | The Secret House (reading) | Playwright | Bowen Library Theatrette, Sydney |
| 2018 | The Sculpture Garden | Playwright | Laguna Community Hall with Valley Artists Inc |
| 2022 | In This Light | Playwright / Producer | Flight Path Theatre, Sydney with Ca Va Productions |
| Threat: Norma, Norm & the Dog | Playwright | Later made into a short film directed by the writer[28] | |
| 2025 | Manda (formerly Rehearsing Julie) | Writer | Actors Benevolent Fund, Sydney[29] |
| Strata Digger | Project TYER, a Theatre In Education Co | ||
| Never a Moment's Peace | East Coast Theatre Company[8][14] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Cold Mountain | National Library TDK Australian Audio Book Awards | Unabridged Fiction Award | Won | [8][9] |
| 2016 | Three Sisters | Glugs Theatrical Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | [18] |
| 2024 | Rehearsing Julie (now re-drafted and titled Manda) | Silver Gull Awards | The Silver Gull Play Award | Nominated | [12] |
References
[edit]- ↑ Chanter, John (17 March 2016). "Albury actor Noel Hodda back on Border with The Dapto Chaser cast at HotHouse Theatre's 2016 season opener". The Border Mail. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ↑ Blake, Jason (1 August 2016). "Three Sisters review: Sport for Jove gives Chekhov unsentimental Australian spin". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ↑ Hodda, Noel. "edenstreet.net talk to Noel Hodda". E Street (Interview). Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ↑ "Neighbourhood: Actor Profiles: Noel Hodda". The Perfect Blend. Grundy Television Pty Ltd. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ↑ McMaster, Simon (24 February 2016). "Albury ex-pat Noel Hodda excited to be coming home for The Dapto Chaser". Hothouse Theatre. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ↑ "Noel Hodda". LinkedIn.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ Corris, Peter (4 March 2016). "The Godfather: Peter Corris on the making of audiobooks". Newtown Review of Books. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Noel Hodda – About". noelhodda.com.
- 1 2 "TDK Audio Book Awards. And the winners are ..." Gateways (42). National Library of Australia. December 1999. ISSN 1039-3498. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Voice Over Artists Male – Commercial & Corporate Narration". BMEG Online.
- ↑ "Noel Hodda: Cast (Tom), Seventeen". Seymour Centre.
- 1 2 "Noel Hodda – Writing". noelhodda.com.
- 1 2 "Noel Hodda". Sport for Jove Theatre Co. Archived from the original on 4 March 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- 1 2 "New Theatre announces The Silver Gull Play Award 2024 Shortlist". Australian Arts Review. 17 September 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Noel Hodda – Stray Images". noelhodda.com.
- ↑ "Caravan". Theatricalia.
- ↑ "The Great Man". Theatregold.
- 1 2 "Noel Hodda – Acting". noelhodda.com.
- ↑ "Cut Chilli". Theatricalia.
- ↑ "HEAVEN by Eugene O'Brien". kategaul.com. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Noel Hodda". AusStage.
- ↑ "Actor profile – Noel Hodda". Showcast.
- ↑ "Noel Hodda Audiobooks". City of Sydney Lbrary Service.
- ↑ "Scarecrow Army". natlib.govt.nz.
- ↑ "Things We Didn't See Coming". wheelersbooks.co.nz.
- 1 2 "Noel Hodda". Audible.
- ↑ "Griffin History". noelhodda.com.
- ↑ "Plays By Noel Hodda". Janus Imprint.
- ↑ "Manda - A work in progress reading of a new play by Noel Hodda starring Maggie Blinco". Actors Benevolent Fund. 2025.
External links
[edit]- Noel Hodda at IMDb
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