- James Millar (Australian actor)
James Millar (born
January 21 ,1980 in Sydney,New South Wales ,Australia ) is an Australianmusical theatre performer, noted for hischaracter acting ,tenor singing voice, and his work as acabaret andmusical theatre writer. He is the author of the musical drama "The Hatpin " which premiered in Sydney on February 27th 2008.WAAPA
James Millar studied at The
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts , graduating in 2003. While studying in Perth, he was directed and tutored by a number of notable Australian performers such as David King,Tony Sheldon ,Nick Enright , Roma Conway, Rhys Mconnochie, Adam Cook, John Milson andNancye Hayes . Prior to graduating, he starred in the original recording and premiere performance of "Up" byEddie Perfect , "Susannah", "Spurboard", "The Pajama Game", "Pacific Overtures" (The Reciter), "Perfectly Frank", "The Crucible", "Fiddler on the Roof" (as Tevye) and "The Wild Party" (as Sam).While in Western Australia, he also appeared in "Morning Melodies" at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth, "Assassins" and "Piangere".
Film & Television
For television, Millar has played roles in "
Home and Away ", "Police Rescue ", "A Country Practice ", "The Leaving of Liverpool", "The Investigators ", "Water Rats" and Neil Armfield's tele-film "Naked: Coral Island".He will appear in the film "
The Eternity Man " directed by Julien Temple in 2008.Cabaret
Millar completed a degree in Writing at The University of Technology in Sydney, and has subsequently penned a number of original cabaret shows such as "Moments of Breathtaking Stupidity" which was performed in both Sydney and Melbourne in 2004, "The Story Goes On", "Poison Soprano", "Ten Things I Hate About Cabaret", "Impossible Blonde", and
Amelia Cormack's "Love For Sale" which enjoyed four return seasons.He was also the winner of the 2004 Premiere "Cabaret Showcase" in Sydney which resulted in the performance of his second cabaret show, "Other People’s Stories", followed by a December performance of "Shopping Centre Santa: A Cabaret".
Millar also performs in a vocal trio with fellow actors
Ian Stenlake and Scott Irwin.Musical Theatre
He previously appeared in "Oklahoma!" at the State Theatre in
Melbourne , "The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie" and later "Little Ragged Blossom". He played the principal role of Frederic Vern in the world premiere production of "Eureka" at Her Majesty’s Theatre inMelbourne . Following this, he performed at the launch of the 150th anniversary of theEureka Stockade atBallarat and sang withIan Stenlake ,Michael Cormick , Simon Gleeson and Rachel Beck for the 2004 Variety Club Ball atCrown Casino in Melbourne. He later appeared in "Boyband The Musical " at the Seymour Centre inSydney .In 2007, James made his debut with , where he worked with composer
Stephen Sondheim and starred in "Company".BBC Radio Voice of Musical Theatre
In 2006 he was invited to Cardiff for BBC Radio 2's "Voice of Musical Theatre", one of only a select few international artists featured to perform each year.
The Hatpin
In 2006 and 2007, Millar wrote and developed the new Australian musical "The Hatpin" alongside composer
Peter Rutherford , which opened at the Seymour Centre inSydney on February 27th 2008 to critical acclaim. The production starredPeter Cousens ,Caroline O'Connor ,Barry Crocker , andMelle Stewart .Awards
In 2006, Millar won the
Green Room Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2006 for his performance of Jud Fry in "Oklahoma!" at The State Theatre inMelbourne .External links
* [http://www.jamesmmillar.com/ James Millar Official Site]
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