Production Staff
Stig Anderson
Composer
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Benny Andersson
Composer
Born 16 December 1946 in Stockholm.
1952 Received accordion lessons from his father and grandfather.
1964-68 Member of the Hep Stars, Sweden's most popular rock band in the 1960's. During this time, he began composing music. "Sunny Girl" and "Wedding" were huge hits for the Hep Stars.
1972 - 82 ABBA.
1982 - 84 Composed the music (together with Björn Ulvaeus) for the musical, Chess.
1987 Began collaborating with Orsa Spelmän. Recorded three albums deeply rooted in Swedish folk music: Klinga Mina Klockor, November 1989 and Fiolen Min. In 2001, this collaboration led to the formation of Benny Anderson's Orchestra, a 16-man constellation with vocalists, ... read more
PJ Hogan
Bookwriter
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Kate Miller-Heidke
Composer
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Keir Nuttall
Composer
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Bjorn Ulvaeus
Composer
Andrew Hallsworth
Choreographer
Andrew choreographed the MTC's production of The Drowsy Chaperone, the original production of Eurobeat - Almost Eurovision, revived for the West End. Menopause - the Musical. Leader of the Pack, Sideshow Alley, The Merry Widow and Cabaret's Tegrity and Newley Discovered. Television credits "We Can Be Heroes," "Dead Gorgeous" for ABC/BBC TV, "The Librarians" for ABC and "So You Think You Can Dance Australia." For The Production Company, choreographing Carousel, Mame, The Boy Friend, The Boy from Oz and as co-choreographer with Ross Coleman on The Music Man and Bye Bye Birdie. ... read more
Isaac Hayward
Musical Director
Simon Phillips
Director
During the past thirty years Simon has worked as a director and dramaturge on new works, classics, musicals and operas in Australasia, Japan and Europe. In 2000 he was appointed Artistic Director of the Melbourne Theatre Company, and most recently he has received 'Best Director' awards for his Australian productions of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, August: Osage County and Richard III. ... read more
Guy Simpson
Musical Supervisor
Trent Suidgeest
Lighting Designer
Gabriela Tylesova
Set & Costume Designer
Gabriela Tylesova is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed designer. Her awards include: Helpmann Award for Best Set Design in 2009, 2011 and 2014; Helpmann Award for Best Costume Design in 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2018; Green Room Award for Best Set Design in 2003 and 2011; Green Room Award for Best Costume Design in 2002, 2006 and 2011; Australian Production Design Guild Award for Best Set Design in 2012; Australian Production Design Guild Award for Best Costume Design in 2012 and 2014; Sydney Theatre Award for Best Costume Design in 2012 and 2013; and Sydney Theatre Award for Best Set Design ... read more
Michael Waters
Sound Designer
Videos
