Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Matt Krzan - Swing

Priscilla — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:16:05 +0000

A male swing’s job is to know every single boy ensemble track in the show and in my case to know the Farrah/Young Bernadette part, which is my 1st cover. You are then on standby waiting for someone to go…

Amelia Cormack – Diva 1

Priscilla — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:12:26 +0000

I was the original Diva 1 in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland for nearly two years from 2006 to 2008. I was there for the last workshop. Priscilla happened really quickly for me. I got a call late one Friday afternoon saying…

Nicky Leach – Wardrobe Mistress

Priscilla — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:02:16 +0000

A wardrobe mistress is in charge of the wardrobe department, which maintains all the costumes and a lot of the headpieces for the show. In short, we make sure that everyone is wearing what he or she should be wearing…

Adam Dennis - Assistant Musical Director

Priscilla — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:40:21 +0000

Most nights of the week I can be found playing Keyboards in the Orchestra pit, which is at the front of the stage. As assistant Musical Director I also have to conduct the show a couple of times a week.…

Chris Wilmer - Dresser

Priscilla — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:42:47 +0000

I am one of many Dressers on Priscilla and my role is to be predominantly in charge of three of the ensemble. I look after Tim, Graham and James and help out with the ensemble quick changes. As a dresser it…

Graham Vick – Ensemble and 2nd Cover Bob & Bernadette

Priscilla — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:28:29 +0000

I haven’t had a chance to play either Bob or Bernadette yet, but I’m in the heels, I’ve done the lashes and I’m ready to go. I would love to play either, but I think from an age perspective it…

Sloane Jorba – Automation Assistant

Priscilla — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:49:56 +0000

I am one of three automation assistants on Priscilla. My main role is desk operation for either flown elements of the show and the revolve, or for operating and driving the bus during the show. The automation desk for the…

Katie Jewsbury - Priscilla’s No.1 Fan

Priscilla — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:06:04 +0000

Katie Jewsbury was crowned our No.1 Fan at an awards night hosted by Ray Meagher. Here she describes the No.1 Fan Award experience.

“How do I show I’m Priscilla’s No 1 Fan? Time to get creative! My entry to the competition…

Frances Mayli McCann – Swing

Priscilla — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:59:20 +0000

I’m a swing so I cover the female roles in the show. My first covers are Cynthia and one of the Divas, but I also need to know the ensemble tracks as well. Cynthia is a great role to play,…

Aaron Johns – Vicki Vivacious

Priscilla — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:36:46 +0000

I host the fabulous Priscilla parties that we have and entertain the guests that have paid for that special experience. I initially got involved with Priscilla last year, when Nick Hardcastle who runs the parties contacted Ku Bar to host a Priscilla event…