Former busker Trevor Preston jokes about his vocal journey, where he enjoys the great outdoors in WA, and what he thinks about his dual roles of stage actor Harry Trevor and Shakespeare’s Baptista in Kiss Me, Kate. With a versatile vocal range of tenor / baritone, how did you discover this dimension to your voice? Read More
Author: Judith Clark
Tracey Myhill confesses, “I’m not your average enforceable debt collector!”
Versatile actor Tracey Myhill compares the difference between performing in plays to musicals; who her favourite actor is; and the secret side to her tough guy character in Kiss Me, Kate. With extensive experience in both plays and musicals in NSW, VIC, QLD and now WA, what differences have you observed between these two production Read More
Jazz singer, musical theatre maven, and senior scientist Sarah McCabe posits, “too much science can be fixed by a bit of musical theatre, and too much musical theatre (if there is such a thing) can be fixed by some science!”
Stellar multidisciplinary creative Sarah McCabe tells us about her first experience seeing live theatre, what’s on her performance wish list, and her favourite song from her upcoming production of Kiss Me, Kate. What is your earliest memory of performing or seeing live theatre? I remember seeing Cats (Andrew Lloyd Webber) when it came to Perth Read More
Rick Boyd declares “the chances of getting any sort of musical education were about the same as flying to the moon on a fluorescent mongoose.”
Former rugby clubman star Rick Boyd tackles the role of General Harrison Howell in GSWA’s next big main stage musical, Kiss Me, Kate. You have a strong background in sports, having played rugby in NZ, Sydney, and Perth. Tell us about your time as a player and how you feel it has influenced you. I was Read More
“There is no better feeling than singing in harmonies and hearing it all magically fall into place on opening night.”
Returning G&S WA alum Mary Vidovich chats about what she enjoys about singing and her winning episode on Millionaire Hotseat. You’ve performed in many opera, musical and cabaret productions both interstate and overseas. What do you enjoy about singing? I enjoy the feeling, it’s uplifting, especially when you are singing in an ensemble. It’s a Read More
“He said he missed live work, and here I was hoping I’d be written into the next episode.”
Versatile performer Cynthia Pickering reveals some of the highs and hilarity of her career so far. You have had extensive experience not only in performing but also producing theatre and cabaret. Tell us what draws you to certain projects. Artists are in the communications business and curiosity is our fuel. My solo show Fremantle Waiting Read More
Roger Starbuck attends the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton, England
Junior Vice President, Roger Starbuck, from the G&S WA Board writes a mini account of his recent visit to the 29th International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival held this year in Buxton, England. When I discovered that my planned trip to the UK coincided with the 29th International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival I couldn’t wait to Read More
Why we sing by Julia Hollander
Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen Whether you croon solo in the shower or find your voice in a community choir, singing not only makes you feel good, it’s also a healthy antidote to ageing. Singing is good for your general wellbeing, but once you get to the other side of 50 you can start demanding more Read More
Lyric Soprano Sadé Stella-Joy – “I love to make the audience feel things.”
Recent WAAPA Graduate Sadé Stella-Joy chats to us about her favourite singers, what she loves about performing, and the challenge of taking on the intriguing role of Dame Hannah in G&S WA’s next big mainstage show, Ruddigore. What do you love the most about performing opera and musical theatre? I love the preparation and rehearsal Read More
Musical Director Michael Brett – Ruddigore satisfies “in terms of the charm, beauty and dramatic intensity so typical of the theatrical music of the period.”
Michael Brett trained at the School of Music at The University of Auckland, has worked extensively in Germany particularly with the Stuttgart Ballet and toured in America, Egypt and Switzerland. He returned to Australia to take up the position of Staff Pianist and Music Administrator for the Royal Academy of Dance in Australia in Sydney. Read More