MATT EDWARDS SAM CARMICHAEL Matt Edwards is a graduate of WAAPA (Music Theatre) and has performed professionally across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. His credits include CATS (The Really Useful Company), MY FAIR LADY (Opera Australia), SCOOBY DOO LIVE! (Life Like Touring), Tokyo Disneyland, and as lead vocalist aboard P&O’s Pacific Dawn. He appeared in the 2017–18 professional Australian tour of MAMMA MIA! the Musical, and is delighted to return to the show. Through his company, Emptyhead Digital, Matt also collaborates with leading producers and arts organisations to create websites and digital experiences for major theatrical productions and cultural institutions. NICK STABLER HARRY BRIGHT Nick is delighted to be reprising the role of Harry “Headbanger” Bright in this vibrant production of MAMMA MIA! ABBA music has been bouncing around his head since he was a kid (thanks to his mum), and he still finds the classic songs a joy to perform. Nick brings a wealth of experience to the stage, with past credits including Hertz in ROCK OF AGES, Benny in RENT, Billy Flynn in CHICAGO, Perchik in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and Chris in MISS SAIGON. Harry may not headbang like he used to, but Nick promises to bring plenty of heart, humour, and slightly awkward dancing to the stage. DANNY FOLPP BILL AUSTIN Danny has been performing on stage for the last 15 years. Studying at the Australian Institute of Music (Musical Theatre) with industry professionals, he grasped the absolute desire to continue his pursuit on stage and as a creative. Most recent performances include the title role in SHREK, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT and The Beast in BEAUTY & THE BEAST, CHESS, the Dad in BILLY ELLIOT, COMPANY, CHICAGO and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Danny featured in The Very Popular Theatre Company’s SUPERSTARS at the Civic Theatre, Newcastle. Recent directing credits include ALADDIN JR, ANNIE, LEGALLY BLONDE, 12 ANGRY MEN, JERRY’S GIRLS and SHREK JR. Danny is the founder of What Theatre Company. Built for budding performers of all ages to hone their craft in performing arts. BENJAMIN DARE SKY Benjamin’s love and admiration for the theatre began at age 7 watching the 2011 production of MARY POPPINS in Sydney, and ever since has loved performing and transporting audiences to new realities and worlds through theatre. Ben first performed productions of ANNIE JR. and THE LITTLE MERMAID JR, STRICTLY BALLROOM and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: ON STAGE! as Ryan in 2021. Ben proudly played Oscar in SWEET CHARITY in 2020, as well as performed in GOOD KING WENCESLAS in 2021 and 2022. Ben has undertaken intensive musical theatre development classes with Hunter Drama and High Street Productions, which helped him immensely to build his confidence and capability. Last year, he was proud to perform in The Very Popular Theatre Company’s MARY POPPINS and cannot wait to transport new audiences into the magic of theatre.
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