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1 Filmography  


1.1  Film  




1.2  Television  




1.3  TVC Voiceover[11]  






2 Theatre[12][13]  


2.1  Acting  




2.2  Directing  






3 Awards  




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Sharon Millerchip
Born
Davidson, New South Wales, Australia
Alma materDavidson High School
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • dancer
  • director
  • choreographer
    • Websitehttps://www.sharonmillerchip.com

    Sharon Millerchip is an Australian actress, dancer, director, and choreographer, best known for her performances in major musical theatre productions.[1]

    Millerchip grew up in Davidson, New South Wales and attended Kambora Public School and Davidson High School, where she participated in the dance program.[2] Growing up, she attended Johnny Young Talent School, and during high school, she performed with the Forest Youth Theatre Company.[2] After enrolling in college for dance, she auditioned for and was accepted into the Australian of production of Cats.[2] She understudied several roles before she took over the role of Demeter.[3]

    Millerchip played Meg Giry in the original Australian production of The Phantom of the Opera. She also originated the role of Little Red Ridinghood in the Sydney Theatre Company production of Into the Woods opposite Philip Quast as the Big Bad Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince.

    Further Sydney Theatre Company credits include originating the role of Cordelia in Falsettos,

    In the mid to late 1990s, she took over major roles in long-running Australian productions of West Side Story as Anita (replacing Caroline O'Connor), Beauty and the BeastasBelle (replacing Rachael Beck) and ChicagoasVelma Kelly (replacing O'Connor). In 2011, she played Meg Giry in the Australian production of Love Never Dies, the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.[4] Two years later, she performed in Bombshells at the Ensemble Theatre.[5][6][7] In 2019, she originated the role of Caroline in the new Australian musical FANGIRLS at the Belvoir St Theatre.[8] She appears on the FANGIRLS: World Premiere Cast Recording album, which was released on April 30, 2021.[9]

    In addition to performing in shows, Millerchip has also directed several shows, including Aladdin and Strictly Ballroom.[2] She is currently the associate director for the Australian tour production of Six.[10]

    Filmography[edit]

    Film[edit]

    Date Title Role Type
    1985 The Perfectionist Young babysitter TV movie
    2011 Jimmy and Gret Don't Do Sex Toulah Feature film
    2012 Kath & Kimderella Wendy Feature film
    2012 Devine is Dead Tilly Devine Short film

    Television[edit]

    Date Title Role Type
    Earthwatch Reporter (age 10) TV series
    1985 Winners Amanda TV series, 1 episode
    1987 Sons and Daughters Penny Burgess TV series, 1 episode
    1987 Willing and Abel TV series, 1 episode
    1990 Home and Away Selena Blake TV series, 1 episode
    2009-13 Zigby Celeen the Hippo (voice) Animated TV series, 52 episodes
    2010 Cops L.A.C. Fiona TV series, 1 episode
    2011 Spicks and Specks Guest TV series, 1 episode
    The Circle TV series

    TVC Voiceover[11][edit]

    Title
    Qantas
    Aldi
    Commonwealth Bank

    Theatre[12][13][edit]

    Acting[edit]

    Date Title Role Notes
    Mission Thraxonia Roller-skating robot, NPA Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney
    1989 Cats Demeter His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, Festival Theatre, Adelaide, Melbourne season & Australia/New Zealand tour
    1990 The Hunting of the Snark The Hills Centre, Castle Hill
    1990 / 1993 The Phantom of the Opera Meg Giry Princess Theatre, Melbourne (1990) & Theatre Royal, Sydney (1993)
    1992-93 Into the Woods Little Red Ridinghood Sydney Theatre CompanyatSydney Opera House & State Theatre, Melbourne
    1992-93 Combo Fiasco Herself/performer Cabaret trio act at Ti Amo Restaurant, South Bank, Capers Cabaret, Hawthorn, Elura, North Melbourne, Mardi Gras Festival Club, Queanbeyan School of Arts Cafe, Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo. Nominated for MAC Award for Best Vocal Comedy Act (New York)
    1994 Falsettos Cordelia Sydney Opera House, Monash University, Theatre Royal, Hobart, Canberra Theatre for Sydney Theatre Company
    1994 Oscar's Turn to Sing Sydney Opera House
    1995 West Side Story Anita Lyric Theatre & Capitol Theatre for IMG
    1995-96 Beauty and the Beast Belle Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney for Disney Theatrical Productions. Won a Mo Award
    1998 A One Night Stand with the stars of Australian musical theatre Herself/performer Melbourne Concert Hall
    2001 Chicago Velma Kelly IMG. Won Helpmann Award
    2003 They're Playing Our Song Sonia Walsk State Theatre, Melbourne for The Production Company
    2004 Australia's Leading Ladies Herself/performer Concert Hall, South Bank for Collier-Vickers Productions
    2004 Kooky Tunes Various characters

    Chapel Off Chapel & Bar Me, Kings Cross for Showtune Productions

    2004 Satango Sofia Stables Theatre for Griffin Theatre Company. Australian Dance Award
    2005 Somewhere Lilly Manly Q Theatre, Penrith
    2005 In the Raw : The Europeans / September / The Windows Project Darlinghurst Theatre
    2005 The Wild Party May Adelaide Cabaret Festival
    2007 Pippin Catherine Sydney Theatre, Kookaburra. Nominated for Helpmann Award
    2007 Sweet Charity Charity Hope Valentine The Production Company for State Theatre, Melbourne. Nominated for Helpmann Award
    2008 The Rocky Horror Show Columbia

    Star Theatre, Comedy Theatre, Melbourne; Won a Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical

    2008 Gala Concert Herself/performer Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
    2009 Chicago Roxie Hart Gordon Frost Productions; Won Helpmann Award; Won Sydney Theatre Award
    2009 Hats Off! Herself/performer National Theatre, Melbourne fundraiser concert
    2009 A Second Chance Herself/performer Chapel Off Chapel
    2010 Last of the Red Hot Lovers Elaine / Bobbi / Jeanette Ensemble Theatre
    2011 Love, Loss, and What I Wore Sydney Opera House
    2011-12 Love Never Dies Meg Giry Regent Theatre, Melbourne (2011), Capitol Theatre (2012) for Really Useful Company. Nominated for Sydney Theatre Award
    2012 A Picasso Miss Fisher Ensemble Theatre
    2012 Marlene Pop Diva Marlene Dietrich Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide
    2012 Kath & Kim Wendy Patterson RTP Productions
    2013 My First Time Various characters Sydney Opera House
    2013 Bombshells Al 6 roles (one woman play) Ensemble Theatre. Nominated for Sydney Theatre Award
    2017 Around The World in 80 Days Passepartout Ellis Production
    2018 Shirley Valentine Shirley Valentine Ensemble Theatre
    2019 The Appleston Ladies Potato Race Penny Ensemble Theatre
    2019 Small Mouth Sounds Joan Darlinghurst Theatre
    2019 / 2021 FANGIRLS Caroline Australian tour starting at Belvoir St Theatre (2019). Seymour Centre, Playhouse, Melbourne, Playhouse, Canberra, IMB Theatre Wollongong, Ridley Centre SA, & regional Australian tour (2021). Also appears on FANGIRLS: World Premiere Cast Recording album (2021)
    2022 North by Northwest Maggie / Mrs Townsend The Lyric Theatre, Sydney
    2023 A Broadcast Coup Louise Sydney Festival & Ensemble Theatre

    Directing[edit]

    Date Title Role Notes
    2014 Strictly Ballroom Resident Director Lyric Theatre & Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
    2016-17 Aladdin Resident Director & Resident Choreographer Capitol Theatre, Sydney
    2019 Cause Celeb: Actors’ Equity 75th Birthday Concert Artist Liaison Co-Coordinator Opera Centre, Surry Hills
    2022 Fangirls Associate Choreographer Belvoir TheatreatSydney Opera House
    2022 North by Northwest Associate Choreographer Sydney Opera House
    2023 Six Associate Director Sydney Opera House & Australian tour
    2023 RBG; of Many One Assistant Director Sydney Theatre Company
    2023 Becoming Eliza Director Sydney Opera House
    Inaugural Fundraiser Concert Artist Liaison Co-Coordinator Hayes Theatre

    Awards[edit]

    Year Award Category Nominated work Role Result
    1992-93 MAC Awards Best Vocal Comedy Act Combo Fiasco Nominated
    1993 Mo Awards Supporting Female Musical Theatre Performer of the Year Into the Woods Little Red Riding Hood Won
    1996 Mo Awards Female Musical Theatre Performer of the Year Beauty and the Beast Belle Won
    2001 Helpmann Awards Best Female Actor in a Musical Chicago Velma Kelly Won
    2004 Australian Dance Awards Satango Sofia Nominated
    2007 Helpmann Awards Pippin Catherine Nominated
    2007 Helpmann Awards Sweet Charity Charity Hope Valentine Nominated
    2009 Helpmann Awards Best Female Actor in a Musical Chicago Roxie Hart Won
    2009 Sydney Theatre Awards Chicago Roxie Hart Won
    2008 Helpmann Awards Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical The Rocky Horror Show Columbia Won
    2011-12 Sydney Theatre Awards Best Female Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical Love Never Dies Meg Giry Nominated
    2013 Sydney Theatre Awards Best Female Actress in a Lead Role in a Play Bombshells Nominated

    References[edit]

    1. ^ Lawes, Antony (15 May 2009). "Single white dames". www.smh.com.au. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  • ^ a b c d Morton, Nadine (11 May 2021). "Award-winning youth theatre grad is back to tread the boards". Northern Beaches Review. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  • ^ "Brunch - Sharon Millerchip - ABC (none) - Australian Broadcasting Corporation". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  • ^ Diamond, Robert. "LOVE NEVER DIES Australian Principals Announced". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  • ^ Litchfield, Neil (May 2011). "Sharon Millerchip: Love Never Dies and So Much More". www.stagewhispers.com.au. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  • ^ Blake, Elissa (19 March 2013). "Musical star finds inner chameleon". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  • ^ "Brunch - Sharon Millerchip". www.abc.net.au. 12 July 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  • ^ Kops, Jade. "BWW REVIEW: FANGIRLS Is A New High Energy Comedy Thriller Musical That Reminds Us Girls Are Capable Of So Much More Than What Society Wants Them To Think". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  • ^ Wild, Stephi. "FANGIRLS World Premiere Cast Recording To Be Released April 30". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  • ^ "Six the Musical". sixthemusical.com. Brackets Digital. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  • ^ https://www.sharonmillerchip.com/biography
  • ^ https://www.sharonmillerchip.com/biography
  • ^ https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/3571

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