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Australian cast announced for HERE YOU COME AGAIN

Here You Come Again, the dazzling musical comedy packed with Dolly Parton’s greatest hits, has announced the cast for its upcoming Australian tour. This local staging features a stellar all-Australian ensemble and has been specially adapted for Australian audiences by celebrated writing duo Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish.

Returning to the role of Dolly, following acclaimed seasons in the US and UK, is the show’s co-creator and star, Tricia Paoluccio.

Joining Tricia Paoluccio are Australians Dash Kruck (Little Shop of Horrors, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Kevin, Kellie Rode (Come From Away) as Mum, Laura Joy Bunting (Grease The Musical) as Tish, and Bailey Dunnage (Ride The Cyclone) as Jeremy. The production also features a talented live band led by Andrew Worboys (Musical Director & Keys), with Tina Harris (Bass), Luke Herbert (Drums), and Ash Murdica (Electric Guitar).

 

 

“We’re so excited to introduce this incredibly talented Australian creative team, ensemble and band, who will bring a fresh and heartfelt energy to this joyous production,” said producer Liza McLean of Tinderbox Productions. “With Tricia Paoluccio returning to the role of Dolly and a brilliant local team on board, Here You Come Again is set to delight audiences across the country”.

Co-created by two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and songwriter Bruce Vilanch, in collaboration with director Gabriel Barre and Tricia Paoluccio, Here You Come Again is a hilarious, feel-good musical you won’t want to miss. Blending sharp comedy, touching storytelling, and iconic songs, the show explores how our love for Dolly can guide us through life’s most challenging moments.

Here You Come Again will charm audiences across Australia from 12 July, with a national tour stopping in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra and Adelaide.

 

 

Gabi Bergman

Gabi Bergman (she/her) is a Melbourne-based performer and educator, and the current Deputy Editor-in-Chief of AussieTheatre.com. She holds a double degree in Theatre Studies and Film/Screen Studies, along with a Master of Teaching (Secondary Education). A passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity in the arts, Gabi brings her deep love of storytelling to the stage, the page, and the classroom. A lifelong lover of theatre, she spends more on tickets than she’d like to admit. Her most prized possession is her ever-growing collection of theatre programs.

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