Allan Hawco sits down with The Arts Scene for an in-depth conversation, chatting about the season 4 finale of Republic of Doyle, the making of The Company Theatre, his love for cars (especially GTO’s!) and much more!
Republic of Doyle is a Canadian television series that made its debut on CBC Television back in 2010. The show – created by Allan Hawco, Malcolm MacRury, Perry Chafe – follows Malachy Doyle (Seán McGinley) and Jake Doyle (Allan Hawco), a father and son team of private investigators in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, putting themselves in rather difficult situations. Hawco is the co-creator, as mentioned before, executive producer, lead actor, writer and showrunner of the show.
Allan Hawco began his journey in the arts when he joined the National Theatre School of Canada, one of 13 candidates chosen by the school from a pool of thousands of applications. After graduating in 2000, Hawco joined various theatre companies and their productions before starting The Company Theatre with Philip Riccio. A Whistle in the Dark was the company’s inaugural production, putting both the company and both artistic directors on the map. 2009’s Feston won him three Dora Awards, including Outstanding Production of a Play. Their recent production, Speaking in Tongues, was directed by Philip Riccio and received great positive reception.
Hawco has starred in numerous television shows and films prior to Republic of Doyle, including 2007’s Closing the Ring opposite Christopher Plummer, Shirley MacLaine, Neve Campbell and the late Pete Postlethwaite. His performance as Michael in 2009’s Love & Savagery won him an ACTRA Award nomination for Outstanding Male Performance. Other accolades he has received over the years include the presitgious Gascon-Thomas Award by the National Theatre School of Canada and the Outstanding Achievement Award by The Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame, presented to him by Gordon Pinsent. Both awards were presented in 2011.
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Love your show Allan,as each week it brings me back home to Newfoundland.Just wondering when the season finale will be as I’m going to be away in the US for a month and do not want to miss any episodes so if I know I can PVR the shows I’ll be away for Thank you and keep up thegreat work.