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Simon Burke's wonderful (and Wicked) 50 years in the footlights
Manage episode 415317922 series 2902224
Simon Burke is one of Australia's most cherished entertainers. 2024 marks his 50th year performing on stage.
He made his professional stage debut at just 12 years old and shortly after won an AFI Award for his performance in Fred Schepisi's film The Devil's Playground.
He's since become renowned as a musical theatre performer, having had major roles in Australia and on London's West End.
Right now, he's playing the Wizard of Oz in a spectacular new production of Wicked.
250 episodes
Manage episode 415317922 series 2902224
Simon Burke is one of Australia's most cherished entertainers. 2024 marks his 50th year performing on stage.
He made his professional stage debut at just 12 years old and shortly after won an AFI Award for his performance in Fred Schepisi's film The Devil's Playground.
He's since become renowned as a musical theatre performer, having had major roles in Australia and on London's West End.
Right now, he's playing the Wizard of Oz in a spectacular new production of Wicked.
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