Michael made his first stage appearance back
in 1995 as the role of Fizzy in the stage adaptation of his
favourite childhood film Bugsy Malone. Since then Michael
has gone on to perform with several theatre companies taking
on such lead roles as Riff in West Side Story, Ko-Ko in Hot
Mikado, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls and the demanding
title role in Pippin. Michael has also played William Archer
in Louis Nowra’s Classic Australian play The Golden
Play and he recently also created the role of Kelly in the
World Premiere Recording of the new Australian musical Café Latte.
Professionally Michael has played the role of Benjamin Bunny
in Garry Ginivan’s successful children's theatre production
of ‘The Tales of Peter Rabbit’ which went on
to tour across Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth throughout 2003, then again in 2006.
He's also played several pantomime roles in professional
productions for children at shopping centres and major venues
throughout Victoria, as well as over a year of party performing
at private functions.
In addition to his theatrical experience, Michael has studied
full time at the William Bates Academy of Performing Arts
majoring in Weaponry Studies and Choreography, Dance (Jazz & Ballet)
and of course Acting (Accents, Scripts & Character). Since then
he has taught fencing to many children and directed a children's
play of "Popeye" for The Fun Company.
Not only has Michael performed for children in many of his
shows, but has also played a leadership role in his shows
with Panorama Youth Theatre. This youth theatre group provides
opportunities for young actors, dancers and singers to perform
musicals with other young performers in the Peninsula area
and Michael has not only performed there, but has also been
a mentor for many young performers starting out on their
own performing career.
A fabulous character actor with a flair for performing for
children, Michael is a huge success at all of his parties
with Tony Bones Entertainment.
Michael made his first stage appearance back
in 1995 as the role of Fizzy in the stage adaptation of his
favourite childhood film Bugsy Malone. Since then Michael
has gone on to perform with several theatre companies taking
on such lead roles as Riff in West Side Story, Ko-Ko in Hot
Mikado, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls and the demanding
title role in Pippin. Michael has also played William Archer
in Louis Nowra’s Classic Australian play The Golden
Play and he recently also created the role of Kelly in the
World Premiere Recording of the new Australian musical Café Latte.
Professionally Michael has played the role of Benjamin Bunny
in Garry Ginivan’s successful children's theatre production
of ‘The Tales of Peter Rabbit’ which went on
to tour across Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth throughout 2003, then again in 2006.
He's also played several pantomime roles in professional
productions for children at shopping centres and major venues
throughout Victoria, as well as over a year of party performing
at private functions.