Mothers Day with Master Chef favourite KISHWAR CHOWDHURY. Dj vu! Welcome to the Sixties! Previous theatre credits include; Angel in the 20th & 25th Anniversary International Tours of RENT, Newsies (Jack U/S), and Once on this Island (Papa Ge). Lucy Fraser is a recent graduate from the 2020 class of Music Theatre at WAAPA, as well as having completed extensive dance training at Principal Academy of Dance. Website by ACMN. A graduate of Ballarat University and originally from Morwell, in regional Victoria, Jaz is currently touring in Fame the Musical. We've seen a lot of these such adaptations in Melbourne of late versions of both Bring It On and Cruel Intentions have hit our stages in the past year alone but Hairspray is arguably of a different calibre. Other theatre credits include most recently playing the role of Nick in the world premiere of A Letter for Molly at Ensemble Theatre, understudying the roles of Pippin and Charlemagne in Pippin for GFO, as well as playing the roles of Arpad in She Loves Me (Sydney Theatre Award nomination) and Baldwin in Cry-Baby for Hayes Theatre Co., Harry Beaton in The Production Companys Brigadoon, Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd for NZ Opera, Warren in Ordinary Days for Pursued by Bear (Green Room Award nomination), Zacky Price in Big Fish: The Musical, Tom in The Gathering for Vic Theatre Company, Harold Bride in Titanic: The Musical for StageArt, and Bernstein in Dogfight for Doorstep Arts. Some of his shows have included hosting and presenting at theAustralian Film Institute Awards, AACTA Awards, The Logies, Top Gear Australia, The Great Australian Bake Off, Little Big Shots, The All New Monty and Mates on a Mission, a judge on Australias Got Talent as well as telemovies: Beaconsfield,The Mystery of the Hansom CabandJack IrishwithGUY PEARCE, to roles in TV series likeKennys World,The Time of Our Lives andFat Tony. "Hairspray" hit theaters in July 2007.The musical film starred Nikki Blonsky (Tracy Turnblad), John Travolta (Edna Turnblad), and Zac Efron (Link Larkin).Travolta has done a mix of TV and film roles in the years since, on dramas like "The People v. More items Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairsprays story is more effective and pertinent than ever; and with the brilliant original creative team at the helm director Jack OBrien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots) this joyous new Australian production of Hairspray features the irrepressible toe-tapping songs Good Morning, Baltimore, Big, Blonde and Beautiful and You Cant Stop the Beat. The Musical Parody. The Regent Theatre is easily accessible via public transport, being just a short four-minute walk from Flinders Street Station, or via the 1, 16, 48, 59 and 86 trams. Originally from Toowoomba, Sean is a recent graduate of Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, completing a Bachelor of Musical Theatre. Is there anything different about this production from the previous one that we can look forward to? Before you decide whether to catch public transport or drive to Hairspray, usearevo, which can give you real-time information on things like parking and public transport delays. HAIRSPRAY is the romantic comedy of dance-loving teenager Tracy Turnblad who has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. IG: _michealcorey_. Outside musical theatre, Kristin is an R&B artist under the stage name, KRISTN with the release of her first single,Seasonson all streaming platforms. makes for a raucous and yet endearing Edna Turnblad, while Todd McKenney is deliciously relaxed in his role as her dedicated husband Wilbur. Morgan was then cast in the 2017 Australian premiere of the multiple award-winning musical The Book of Mormon (GFO) as Swing before taking over the role of Elder Harris/Pop Tarts, playing over a thousand performances across Australia and New Zealand until the shows closure in 2020. In 2017 at 16 years old Ayanda was one of the very few auditionees across NZ & AUS who was lucky enough to attend The Book of Mormon musical Singing Camp.She was flown out to Melbourne by the creative team, making her the youngest candidate to ever attend. Kristin Paulse is a South African born, singer-songwriter and actress based in Auckland, New Zealand. In fact, a moment needs to be taken to acknowledge the incredible dancing in the show, choreographed by Kinky Boots Jerry Mitchell. and thanks her wonderful parents for all of their love and support through her performing journey. Image: Jess Busby. During her graduating year she performed in a self-devised project Mongrel, dir. Shane also is a passionate Producer of film, television, and events. Whilst at the VCA she received the Nancye Hayes Scholarship which she used to undertake further study in New York. The award-winning musicalHairspray is now playing at Melbournes Regent Theatre. Caitlingraduated the VCA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). WebHairspray The Musical Australia Lyric Theatre, Star City, Sydney Ticket on sale now Click on links below to view biographies. Shane Jacobson | Photo by Jeff Busby A graduate of Ballarat University and originally from Morwell, in regional Victoria, Jaz is currently touring in Fame the Musical. Image: Jeff Busby. Cast members starring in the theatre show include: Shane Jacobson plays Edna Turnblad, and Todd McKenny plays Wilbur Turnblad. 14 years later, the musical opened on Broadway, honouring the tradition of casting a male actor in the Edna Turnblad role to honour legendary drag performer Divine, who played Tracys mother in the original movie. The West Gate Bridge Disaster: The Untold Stories documentary, the TV show: ManSpace, Thats Not My Dog! The story of Tracy Turnblad and her desire to bring people together is more pertinent than ever, while the show touches on themes such as individuality, body image, student activism and fighting for whats right. In 2019, Harry was the recipient of the Leslie Anderson Showcase Award for Musical Theatre. You can also take advantage of Melbournes CBD for a post-show tipple at some of thebest cocktail bars in Melbourne, such as Byrdi, or try one of the new bars open around the CBD, such as Bar Margaux, Goldilocks or Golden Monkey. Carmel is a recent graduate of the Sydney Acting School and has also trained at the Australian Institute of Music. Tickets purchased from any other sources may not be valid, so make sure to buy only from Ticketek. TV credits include being the face of the Little Red Car for Coles Car Insurance as well as guest appearances on LOVE ME S2, THE IMBESTIGATORS, 7 TYPES of AMBIGUITY, THE WRONG GIRL S2, FANCY BOYS and PLEASE LIKE ME. Lastly, Micheal dedicates his performance to his Mother. Further credits include: The Australian premiere of The Book Of Mormon, understudying Elder Price(Gordon Frost Organisation),The Pirates Of Penzance (The Production Company),Guys And Dolls (The Production Company), Rhonda BurchmoresVinyl Viagra tour, and various tours of Scooby Doo Live! Hairspray is a romantic musical comedy with a clear moral message racial segregation is bad; people should be judged by who they are not by how they look. Its also about dancing to rock beats and rhythm and blues grooves. Career highlights include his most notable role of Peter Allen in the Australian hit productionThe Boy From Oz, in which he performed over 1000 shows nationally and became one of the longest running and most successful musical productions in Australian history, plus his role as a longstanding and much-loved judge on Dancing with the Stars, currently in its 17th season on Channel 7. At just 23 years of age, Carmel Rodrigues is thrilled to be making her professional musical theatre debut inHairspray. Fan favourite songs are a key feature of Hairspray. The 2007 film version of Hairspray starring Zac Efron and John Travolta grossed $27.5 million during the first weekend of production. Thank you for submitting the form. SIX The Musical is one of the best shows you can catch in Melbourne right now. WebRob Mills and the Australian cast of Hairspray perform It's Hairspray for media at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre District. TV credits include being the face of the Little Red Car for Coles Car Insurance as well as guest appearances on LOVE ME S2, THE IMBESTIGATORS, 7 TYPES of AMBIGUITY, THE WRONG GIRL S2, FANCY BOYS and PLEASE LIKE ME. Renee Armstrong's dream to perform in delivered a young Ricki Lake her breakout moment, and featured Debbie Harry as the evil, racist mom to boot. In fact, a moment needs to be taken to acknowledge the incredible dancing in the show, choreographed by, Jerry Mitchell. Other credits include World Premier season of Georgy Girl, Andrew Lloyd Webbers iconic production of Love Never Dies including the film version, the 10th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia, the Donmar Warehouse production of Guys and Dolls, and West Side Story, Promises Promises and Guys and Dolls for The Production Company, Michael Ralphs Hollywood Honky Tonk, Company (Kathy) for Watch This and originating the role of Selina in the play Kindred for GoldFish Films. Donna also recieved Mo Award nomination for her performance as Ms Darbus in High School Musical. The 20th Anniversary Broadway production of Hairspray currently at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, is Proud mum Edna (Trevor Ashley), doting dad Wilbur (Grant Piro) and of course Australia's Tracy (Jaz Flowers).Other cast members included the heart-throb Link Larkin (Jack Chambers), Corny Collins (Scott Irwin) , the glamourous Velma Von Tussle (Marney McQueen), Penny Pingleton (Esther Hannaford), Little Inez (Nancy Denis) and Motormouth Maybelle (Cle Morgan).A full media contingent took the opportunity to film and capture as much as possible, before heading to the upstairs foyer for the official introductions by the show's producers Paul Dainty (Dainty Consolidated Entertainment) and Joel Pearlman (Roadshow Live). Her other theatre credits include Princess Fiona understudy in Shrek The Musical (The Gordon Frost Organisation), Francine in Jersey Boys (New Theatricals), Evelyn Nesbit in the Australian premiere of Ragtime (The Production Company), Thoroughly Modern Millie (The Production Company), Lazarus (The Production Company), Bubba Ryan in Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (Black Swan STC), and Squeaky Fromme in Assassins (Black Swan STC). Close to the Regent Theatre, Bettys Burgers is the place to go for an American dining experience. Its not just about me its about all the people who work in theatre that have been out of work and this show is so joyous, so heart-warming, and fun. To God be the glory! enable JavaScript in your browser. Morgan originally trained in classical ballet as child before progressing into theatre. Zoe featured onDisney Playhouseandalso played the on-going guest role of Paige in the ABC TV seriesDance Academy. This show won 8 Tony awards and was nominated for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards. them), it was only paralleled by the rousing vocal performances, vibrant costuming (by William Ivey Long), sky-high wigs (by Paul Huntley), and world-class scenery (by David Rockwell) that evolved around the actors, rolling in and out subtly with pinpoint precision. (Warner Bros./Lifelike). Instagram: @theandreality. The Australian production of Hairspray is directed byMatt Lenz, with choreography re-created byDominic Shaw, and features the all the original fan favourite songs such as Good Morning, Baltimore, Big, Blonde and Beautiful and You Cant Stop the Beat, as leading character Tracy Turnblad brings together segregated communities in 1960s Baltimore through song and dance. Other credits include: Grease (Doody) and Rustin, which comes to Netflix in 2023. WebThe feel-good multi-award-winning Broadway show HAIRSPRAY the Musical has opened at the Regent Theatre Melbourne. Do you stay true to the source text? She most recently performed in Neglected Musicals Brigadoon at the Hayes Theatre Co as Jane Ashton and ensemble. Hairspray the Musical returns exclusively to Melbourne April 14 17 (2021) The National Theatre, St Kilda. The Regent Theatre is perfectly positioned for you to try several of Melbournes world-class dining options, with nearby Flinders Lane housing favourites like Chin Chin, Coda, and Kisum. Jayde Kirchert and featured in the Showcase, dir. This show is recommended for ages 8 and above. Photos - Vito Mattarelli.On a particularly cold winter's day today, the sky's cleared and the sun shone brightly as a convoy of 60s vintage cars pulled up outside Melbourne's majestic Princess Theatre. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairsprays story is more effective and pertinent than ever; and with the brilliant original creative team at the helm, with original direction byJack OBrien(Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and original choreography byJerry Mitchell(Kinky Boots) this joyous new Australian production of Hairspray directed byMatt Lenzwith choreography re-created byDominic Shaw, features the irrepressible feel-good songs Good Morning, Baltimore, Big, Blonde and Beautiful and You Cant Stop the Beat. WebHairspray (1988) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. There, she become proficient in various styles of voice and dance, eventually travelling to America to perform in televised events in both Chicago and L.A. Sienna is a recent graduate of Patrick School of the Arts musical theatre program under the direction of Andrew Hallsworth and Todd Patrick. Rhonda Burchmore should have been a shoo-in as colourful (but not colour-blind) villain Velma Von Tussle, but seemed strained hitting her notes, while Rob Mills, although perfectly cast as the slick Corny Collins, was perhaps not so perfectly cast vocally for the shows style of music. In between touring, Zule returns to her original love which is acting for TV and the stage. Acclaimed Director Jack OBrien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), lead the original Broadway creative team to present the big hair and big-hearted musical Hairspray in Australia as originally intended. Theatre credits include Death Of A Salesman (Ensemble Theatre), All In The Timing (STC/Belvoir St) Mr Zero (Belvoir St). In 2016, she made her first foray into the spotlight as a semi-finalist on season five of Ch 9sThe Voicewhere she was coached by Jessie J and the Madden Brothers. Her father, Frank Cleary was a Juggler, and her mother Gloria Dawn, was one of Australias foremost music theatre performers. Based on the original cult 1988 movie of the same name no, not the one with Amanda Bynes, John Travolta andMichellePfeiffer, which came after the musical adaption Hairspray delivered a young Ricki Lake her breakout moment, and featured Debbie Harry as the evil, racist mom to boot. Her professional debut came just last year when she was cast in Shane Warne the Musical.Hairspray the Musical enjoyed a 6 and 1/2 year run on Broadway, after opening in July 2002 with Harvey Fierstein playing Edna. Based on the original cult 1988 movie of the same name no, not the one with Amanda Bynes, John Travolta and. WebHairspray The Musical Australia Lyric Theatre, Star City, Sydney Ticket on sale now Click on links below to view biographies. In2019 she startedSPEARS ENTERTAINMENTlaunching the company with the successfulEverythings Coming Up Sondheimand latercritically reviewed The Music of the Night, with guest star Debra Byrne. Tonyrepresents the street dance crew Riddim Nation, which he has competed and won numerous dance battles with, he was also an invited performer for Happy Hour curated by Nick Power at Readymade Works Inc. Hairspray is Siennas professional debut and she is overjoyed to be a member of such a joyful and uplifting show. The first car contained the show's leading family - the Turnblads. Most recently, Morgan was due to appear as Edgar in Qween Lear (ALG/Sydney Festival) and ensemble in Cry Baby (LPD & Sydney Opera House), both of which were cancelled due to Covid. As an actor and the leading man of song and dance in musical theatre productions, he has entertained Australians for over 30 years. The smash hit Broadway Big, bold, and comedy gold! , where a dance-loving teenager Tracy Turnblad inspires to dance on The Corny Collins Show and craves the attention and love of teen heartthrob Link Larkin. HCKR Agency. Ive been wanting to do this show for a decade, I auditioned in 2010 I think it was and I missed out, but as fate would have it, Im back, were doing the show and Im just happy that theatre is back in this country, to be honest. Originally from Perth, Mackenzie is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Described as one of the best shows of the year (Limelight Magazine) and Indestructible feelgood entertainment (The Age), Hairspray has received five-star reviews and left audiences slack-jawed with awe (The Australian). Much love and appreciation to his family, The Hells Kitchen Agency, friends, and mentors for their unwavering support! Highlights include The Scarecrow in Andrew Lloyd Webbers The Wizard Of Oz (GFO), Bobby in A Chorus Line (Darlinghurst Theatre Company), Eugene in Grease (GFO), Artie in Yank (Woodward Productions), Franz in Rock Of Ages (M.A.T), The Gossip Reporter in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (film) and as a member of the Original Australian Companies of Matilda (Louise Withers/ Royal Shakespeare Company) and An American In Paris (The Australian Ballet/ GWB). Harrys Musical Theatre credits include the leading role Scott Hastings in Strictly Ballroom and Drew Boley in Rock of Ages. Corny Collins is based upon Baltimore TV personality Buddy Deane, who hosted an eponymous local teen dance show in the late 1950s and early 1960s., Rob Mills speaks exclusively to Melbourne My Style. Ayanda is truly delighted to be returning to the stage, making this role her keen debut as an Adult in the Theatre Industry. You are Loved book aims to reassure kids that they are loved, no matter what. Later that year he supported the incomparable Michael Feinstein at The Sydney Opera House and Melbournes Hamer Hall before debuting in Ch 9 s Carols by Candlelight in which he has become a regular perfromer. WebHairspray Hairspray Musical Writers: Thomas Meehan Mark O'Donnell Marc Shaiman Scott Wittman Overview Show Information Book Thomas Meehan, Mark O'Donnell Music Marc Shaiman Lyrics Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman Based on the Play/Book/Film Hairspray Category Musical Number of Acts 2 Tony Award Best Musical 2003 First Produced 2002 Everyone is just an absolute showstopper.. This is longer than SIX The Musicals 75-minute running time, and just short of Happy Potter and the Cursed Childand Hamilton. In Day After Terrible Day, facts are somewhat unimportant. Ball State University. Tyran Parke. Andrea is delighted to join the Hairspray fam! Tracy isnt afraid to be herself and stand up for what she believes in, , she ventures on a mission to fight for black teens to appear on The Corny Collins Show any day of the week, not just the monthly Negro Day.. Heres everything you need to know before seeing this global sensation in Melbourne. Hairspray is showing at Melbournes prestigious Regent Theatre. some of australias favourite performers are brushing off their dancing feet, including the much-loved shane jacobson, who will star as beloved housewife edna turnblad, alongside the hilarious todd mckenney as wilbur turnblad, rhonda burchmore as the villainous velma von tussle, rob mills as the lovable corny collins, asabi goodman as the Some of Zahrahs favourite roles she has had the privilege to play was Matron Mama Morton (Chicago), Dolores Van Cartier (Sister Act the Musical) and Dragon (Shrek the Musical). WebStarring much-loved stage and screen performer Shane Jacobson as Edna Turnblad , Todd McKenney as Wilbur Turnblad , Rhonda Burchmore as Velma Von Tussle , Bobby Fox 22 August 2022. Born to parents with Portuguese, Indian and European heritage and raised in Sydneys North Shore, Carmel has always loved performing from a young age and The 2007 film is one of the ten highest-grossing musicals of all time. CROWN IMG Tennis Party Melbourne 2020 on the eve of the Australian Open. Apart from being known for his Afro-Caribbean dance, Voguing and Ballroom,Tonyalso trains in Hiphop and Contemporary dance as he believes acquiringdifferent styles enables him to embody different movement qualities. Starring some of the finest stage and screen performers WebIn balancing her newfound power with her desire for justice, Tracy fights to dethrone the reigning Miss Teen Hairspray, Amber von Tussle, and integrate a TV network in the process. 2023 Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) All rights reserved. in Hairspray are iconic and loved worldwide and the team have assembled an unbelievably talented and hilarious all-star cast for one of my most beloved musicals, John Frost Producer. HAIRSPRAY is the romantic comedy of a dance-loving teenage Tracy Turnblad who has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. Madeleine is a graduate of Howard Fine Acting Studio, and of Dance World Studios from which she graduated with honours. Caitlinwould like to thank her family and friends for their incredible support over the years, and her amazing agents at Mollison Keightley Management. Joel Granger most notably appeared on stage in the Australian and NZ tour of The Book of Mormon as Elder McKinley, for which he was nominated for a Helpmann Award. The much-loved and super talented Rob Mills plays Corny Collins the host of The Corny Collins Show; his politically progressive attitude leads him to fight his shows imposed segregation. (The Show Co.),was a featured vocalist in The Lord Mayors Christmas Carols (Riverstage, Brisbane) andperformed the role of The Writer in Its Only Life (The Head Bros.). We've seen a lot of these such adaptations in Melbourne of late versions of both, have hit our stages in the past year alone but. Born to parents with Portuguese, Indian and European heritage and raised in Sydneys North Shore, Carmel has always loved performing from a young age and has spent the majority of her life to date singing, acting and dancing up a storm. If you'rekeen for a drink before seeing Hairspray, go for a pre-show drink at the nearby Bourke Street Green, Collins Quarter, or The Mill House, all which offer sweet and sour cocktail and non-alcoholic options. Newbie Carmel Rodrigues (Tracy Turnblad) never stumbled over a single note; pitch perfect and an excellent dancer to boot, she held the show throughout. 20). In 2022 she made her professional adult debut In The Whos Tommy With Victorian Opera and is very excited to be part of the cast of Hairspray. Media Enquiries| Ticketing Enquiries| Media|Privacy Policy is a fairly true recreation of the original musical book, littered with familiar faces from the Australian stage and screen. Having grown up on the stage from the age of 3 performing ballet and classical piano, she now tours the world as Zule (pronounced like Julie with a Z) with Triage Comedy a multi award winning, semi autobiographical, one-woman musical comedy Later in 2017 he performed in Assassins at The Hayes Theatre and he received a Helpmann Award nomination. Since graduating, Sean has reprised his role of Danny in Grease at QPAC, performed the role of Sky in Mamma Mia! Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed. Tour: Hairspray National Tour (Peaches). Ayanda Dladla is a Sydney born and raised electric presence that has been performing in the professional musical industry from the young age of 10 years old.She debuted the stage as Molly in Gordon Frosts production of Annie in 2012. This allows time to find parking, check in, have tickets scanned, go to the bathroom, order a drink at the bar, and find your seat before the show starts. Harrys most recent credit includes the iconic production of A Chorus Line playing the role of Don Kerr at Parramatta Riverside Theatre and Sydney Opera House. The cast received a standing ovation on the night, which is well-deserved. The nicest kids in town will Before going to see Hairspray at the Regent Theatre, its worth familiarising yourself with the American Civil Rights Movement of 1950s and 1960s America. Todd is an actor of both stage and screen, and is especially well known to music theatre audiences for his many and varied roles. He also appeared in the feature film The Cup. Or, if you're keen to try some of Melbournes best Japanese food, head to Yakimono on Collins Street. Sean most recently performed in Jersey Boys, at The Star Gold Coast, understudying Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio. Another option is nearby Chinatown, one of Melbournes famous cultural dining hubs, which is just around the corner from the Regent Theatre. The Broadway musical adaption, despite the minor (and to be honest, slightly inferior) adjustments to the original script and story, makes you wonder why it wasn't a musical in the first place. She was also a 2016 Rob Guest Semi Finalist. TV credits include Crimebroker, Home And Away, Water Rats and Deadly Women. HAIRSPRAY the Musical delivers everything you want when going out to the theatre, plenty of laughs, catchy songs and feel-good vibes. Other standouts include Rhonda Burchmore as Velma Von Tussle, Rob Mills as Corny Collins and the lovable best friend of Tracy Turnblad Mackenzie Dunn as Penny. Hairspray starring Shane Jacobson to open in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre 08 February 2022 Welcome To The Sixties, Melbourne! Big, bold, and comedy gold! Her recent performing credits include, Chiffon inLittle Shop of Horrors(Court Theatre), Gloria inMadagascar the Musical(GMG Productions NZ) and her highlight performance as Tina Turner in Showtime Australias New Zealand tour of the tribute show,TINA: Simply the Best. Asabi is a proud MEAA member and has served as the Queensland Branch President since 2019. Menu. We use cookies and other technologies to understand and improve your browsing experience. With potentially more than 2,000 people seeing Hairspray with you, its wise to factor in time for lines. In 2015, Harry appeared in a regional tour with The Fairies, as the Elf. Heres everything you need to know about this magical play. Renee Armstrong's dream to perform in professional music theatre came true in 2009 when she was cast in the Australian production of Wicked . He graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre and upon graduation made his professional debut in the 2016 production of We Will Rock You (GFO). Its an amazing cast, whos your favourite to work with from the cast? Thanks for subscribing! Some of Australias favourite performers are brushing off their dancing feet, including the much-loved Shane Jacobson, who will star as beloved housewife Edna Turnblad, alongside the hilarious Todd McKenney as Wilbur Turnblad, Rhonda Burchmore as the villainous Velma Von Tussle, Rob Mills as the lovable Corny Collins, Asabi Goodman as the powerhouse Motormouth Maybelle and introducing Carmel Rodrigues as Tracy Turnblad. @javond_king. He is a 4 times World Irish Dance Champion and toured with dance productions Riverdance, Dancing on Dangerous Ground, To Dance on the Moon and starred in the revival of Australian musical Hot Shoe Shuffle as Spring. Acclaimed Director Jack OBrien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), lead the Read more, The final cast members have been unveiled for the highly-anticipated Australian premiere of the original Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray, which is set to open at the Regent Theatre in August. Just before South Pacifics return to The Opera House Ayanda appeared in TMLs Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2012) Success in the theatre at a young age, was a dream when she could represent her South African heritage later in 2013 as young Nala in Disneys The Lion King. 4. Jamont has appeared in the 2021 US Broadway National Tour of Hairspray as Duane and Seaweed J. Stubbs; additional credits include Smokey Joes Caf (Victor), Hot Mikado (Katisha), Sister Act (TJ), and has collaborated with RWS Entertainment Group as a Singer/Dancer. 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