Sharon Millerchip
Australian actress, dancer, and director
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 Beast as Belle (replacing Rachael Beck ) and Chicago as Velma 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
Film
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
Acting
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 Company at Sydney 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
Awards
References