Macedon Ranges resident, legendary Australian actor and comedian Stephen Curry is about to make his musical theatre debut.
Curry, renowned for his role in the iconic Australian film The Castle, is stepping into the regal shoes of King Arthur in the upcoming production of Monty Python’s Spamalot at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre.
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical opens on September 19 and has extended its Melbourne run through October 11, following extraordinary ticket sales and demand.
Following the Melbourne season, the production will gallop into Sydney for two engagements at The Star Sydney and Coliseum Theatre.
The world has had a long love affair with the famous Monty Python and the Holy Grail, which saw original Python Eric Idle turn the show into a glittering stage musical called Spamalot in 2004 and the rest, as they say, is history.
Idle’s book and lyrics, alongside a score by Idle and John Du Prez, offer a hilarious and irreverent parody of musical theatre filled with show-stopping vocals and tap-dancing knights.
This latest project is a big change for Curry, treading the boards for the first time after so many years in film and television both here and internationally.
Sharing the spotlight with Stephen will be powerhouse vocalist Jaz Flowers, who makes her highly anticipated return to the stage after a decade, as the enchanting Lady of the Lake for the Melbourne season.
Seasoned performer and Perth standout, Jamie Rolton will reprise the hilarious role of Patsy opposite Curry’s bumbling King Arthur.
Joining them is a talented community of hilarious performers that includes rising stand-up comedian and Tik Tok sensation Nick White, tackling the formidable role of Man of Many Characters; NIDA graduate and up-and-coming performer Gareth Isaac as Sir Robin; emerging star and WAAPA graduate Jesse Vasiliadas as Sir Lancelot; with Perth season alumni Noah Skape as Sir Galahad and Ethan Jones as Sir Bedevere.
Producer/director Drew Anthony said following their sold-out critically acclaimed Perth season it was his absolute pleasure to be bringing this gem of a show to Melbourne and Sydney.
“Not only is Spamalot a celebration of all things Monty Python it is also a wonderful love letter to the musical theatre genre. All of the characters and quotes from the source film will keep audiences laughing and wanting more.”
Tickets are on sale now via www.ticketmaster.com.au