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Had an ace time with CelebMix.

We talked GREASE, super-secret talents and way more.

Tap my head to get the 411.

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Hanging with The AU Review

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Fun chatting about all things Grease: The Arena Experience, Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, snack radars and the unexpected.

Thanks Kara Bertoncini and The AU Review for putting up with me :p.

Hit the pic to see it all.

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Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park

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NZ.  I’m excited to be heading your way to perform at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park! Hitting Christchurch, Auckland and your TV screens arena-style.

Click the pic to read all about it.

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Broadway World Australia Awards

 

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So it turns out a little musical I wrapped earlier this year called VIOLET has been nominated for 12 Broadway World Australia Awards.  Including myself for Best Actor in a Musical.

Considering the ridiculous amount of talent here, and VIOLET being my first musical ever, I’m humbled at the recognition.

Would love for you guys to click the pic and sing a vote our way.

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GREASE: The Arena Experience

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Oh man, it was hard keeping this one quiet.

I’m beyond stoked to finally share that I’ve joined the cast of GREASE: The Arena Experience, playing Kenickie!

What a privilege to share this ride with such an ace group of people and be part of something so iconic.  That I get to reunite with my friend, Dami Im, too (who I did The X-Factor with) makes it even sweeter.

We kick off our national tour in Brisbane next April, so grab your tickets here and see ya there!

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Spheres Sessions

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With Joel A’Bell and Ash London.

With Joel A’Bell and Ash London.

Loved sharing the panel with these guys, filming the first Arts & Entertainment episode of Spheres.  Great conversation on authenticity.  Thankful to be part of it x

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BroadwayWorld.com Review

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“Highest praise must go to Barry Conrad for his portrayal of Seaweed J. Stubbs, the smooth moving son of Motormouth Maybelle, activist for equal rights and the end of segregation.  His performance was outstanding.  This man can sing, dance, act and does so with effortless charm and swank.”

Thanks BroadwayWorld.com for coming to see Hairspray in Adelaide and for the kind words.  To read the whole review, click the pic above.

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Fashion + Aid 2016

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Photo by Peter Berzankis

 

Had a blast performing at Fashion + Aid 2016 in Melbourne.

Thanks so much for having me.  It was an honour x

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Photos by Fiona Hamilton

 

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Nice little X-Factor reunion with Nat Bassingthwaite, who murdered the stage with Rogue Traders.

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GIANT Model Management

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Glad to share I’ve signed with GIANT Model Management.

New adventures.

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Photos by Wesley Tan.

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Stonnington Hall of Fame

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Attending the Stonnington Hall of Fame in Melbourne.

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Tearaway Magazine Interview

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Enjoyed chatting to Tearaway Magazine in NZ about a whole bunch of things.

If you wanna get to know me a bit better, I promise it’s not a long read.

Click the pic.

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The Juice Daily

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I’m no pro, but here’s a bit about how I keep fit physically and mentally.

Click the pic to read and if you have any questions, feel free to hit me on Instagram and Facebook.

Cheers for the chat, The Juice Daily.

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GRAZIA

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Grinning but freezing my chops off here haha.

Always gratifying having the spotlight shine on something bigger than just myself.

Thanks Jodhi Meares and R U OK? for letting me don your new tank, and to Grazia.

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Real talk with Theatre People

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If you wanna get to know me a little, this is worth check out.

Honest and real.

Thanks Allison Hilbig at Theatre People for such an ace, genuine convo.  Click the pic to read.

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The AU Review Interview

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Don’t know about “beautiful mind” (thank you…), but this interview was hella fun.

Tony Awards, food obsession, music VS acting, fighting fears, Shrek similarities (..?), first dates and more.  Just your standard topics of convo.

Thanks Kara Bertoncini and The AU Review  crew.  Click the pic to read.

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The Upside & RUOK? Tag Team

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Jodhi Meares’ label The Upside has teamed up with R U OK? to create this fresh tank I’m wearing, just launched in Bondi.

All proceeds go back to R U OK? in preventing suicide.  I think you should get one at ruok.org.au/store.

A few shots from the launch.

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Hayes Theatre Making Waves

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Daily Telegraph with these two, in an ace article about Hayes Theatre.

Man…  I loved doing Violet so much.  It was a game-changer and a rare kind of experience that I’ll always treasure.

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AskMen.Com

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Having a big belly laugh on AskMen.com UK.  Great read on shielding the skin and keeping safe in the rays ☀️

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Body + Soul

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Since I was 16, health & fitness has been a passion of mine. And these days, it’s never been more of a priority.

In body+soul mag, sharing a bit of what that looks like for me.  Grab a copy from any of these in your state:

Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Courier-Mail, The Advertiser, NT News, Perth Now and The Mercury.

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Dubbo Weekender: R U OK?

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Great chatting with Dubbo Weekender ahead of my appearance in Coonabarabran tomorrow for R U OK?.

I know firsthand what it’s like to be bullied, go through some serious lows and battle suicidal thoughts.

Click the article above to read me share a bit of my story.  Here are a few snaps from my trip.

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