Contemporary

Welcome to my contemporary acting showcase. Here you'll find examples of my work in modern theatre and performance, demonstrating my versatility and passion for bringing contemporary stories to life.

Range and Versatility

When experiencing my contemporary performances, I hope audiences feel a sense of realness and connection. My aim is for them to remember me as an actor of considerable range, equally at home in dramatic and comedic roles, and as comfortable in classical as I am in contemporary work but ultimately focused on the telling of the playwright's story.

Key Contemporary Projects

I'm particularly proud of a few key contemporary projects that highlight my capabilities:

  • A Piece of the Pie: A comedic retelling of the arrival of the first fleet.
  • singsing: A self-devised exploration of character and narrative storytelling.
  • The Normal Heart: The seminal queer telling of the start of the AIDS epidemic.

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My Approach to Contemporary Acting

What makes my approach to contemporary acting special is my deep appreciation for the collaborative nature of devising, rehearsing, and performing. This collaborative spirit is at the very heart of my acting practice, driving every role I undertake.

Contemporary theatre roles

  • A Very Melodramatic Prologue - OnStage (Roles: John Shakespeare, Mr Cooper, Katherine, Macduff)
  • In His Image - OnStage (Role: God)
  • Farragut North - Red Stitch (Role: Tom Duffy)
  • The Time is Not Yet Ripe (Season II) - Here Theatre (Roles: Sir Joseph Quiverton, Otto)
  • The Bridge - RandomActs and La Mama (Roles: Reg, Mr Donnell) 
  • Lovers and Haters - Prospect Productions/ Adelaide Festival (Roles: Harold Salisbury, Steel Hall, JIm Jones)
  • Ricochet - Barkurlou  (Role: Waldo)
  • The Gospel According to Mark - The Gospel Project ( Roles: various)
  • Art on Trial - Seven S Productions (Role: Sir Garfield Barwick)
  • Debrief - Noodle Theatre (Role; Nutbag and various)
  • The Visit - Daniel Schlusser  (Role: The Mayor)
  • singsing (Season III Sydney)  Tour 99 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (Roles: various)
  • singsing (Season II Perth and Adelaide)  Tour 98 (Roles: various)
  • Faith Healer - The Old Van (Role: Frank Hardy)
  • singsing - La Mama (Roles: various)
  • The Art of Walking (Season II) - Soup Kitchen (Role: Dr Rudolf Haupt)
  • Love, Valour, Compassion - Opening Night (Roles John and James Jeckyll)
  • Telling Tales - Company Skylark (Roles: Yudisthira, puppeteer)
  • Good Works – Eureka! Theatre! (Roles: Alan, Barry Carmody, Mr Donovan, Br. Clement)
  • The Art of Walking – Soup Kitchen (Role: Dr Rudolph Haupt)
  • Pushin’ Up Daisies – Griffin Theatre (Role: Ben)
  • The Normal Heart – Theatreworks & Athenaeum (Role: Ned Weeks)
  • All Thrills, No Spills – Out Theatre Co. (Role: Ensemble, various)
  • Only Heaven Knows – Playbox (Role: Alan)
  • Mike Alfreds Bicentennial Director’s Workshop – Victorian Arts Centre & British Council (Role: Actor)
  • A Piece of the Pie – Arena Theatre (Roles: David Collins, Henry Cable)
  • Our Country’s Good – MTC (Roles: Watkin Tench, John Arscot)