Matthew Manahan

Raised in rural Queensland, Matthew would use his three minutes of shower time to rehearse a wide variety of audition material. After multiple fights over water usage and noise complaints, Matt made the move to Perth to study at WAAPA’s Music Theatre Course. During his time in Perth, he likes to think he perfected the art of quick changes, last-minute line learning, and a variety of accents. Time off for him means hitting the beach with friends, a glass of wine, or perhaps the combination of both. Matt recently played Rudy in the Australian tour of Cabaret and Paris in Jon English’s Rock Opera, Paris: a Rock Odyssey.

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9 years ago

After 14 years as STC’s casting Guru, Serena Hill, discusses heading back to London, auditions and the need for training

Serena Hill has been Head of Casting at Sydney Theatre Company since 2003, and after an incredible career Down Under,…

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Surviving the 8 show week with Alex Rathgeber and Michael Falzon

When it comes to practising your craft eight shows a week, it’s a very personal thing. Everybody works differently and…

9 years ago

The First Gig [And Everything In-Between]

I’m a Queenslander. Please, don’t hold it against me but it’s true. And I’m proud of it. When I moved…

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