Brett Budgeon

Brett Budgeon is an Australian sportsman and stage actor, best known for his leading roles in MusicAL comedies and as Back-Up Kazoo for One Shoe Kazoo.

Biography

From a very young age displaying both a great sporting prowess and a keen interest in music, Brett Budgeon has managed to achieve distinction in both fields. As an athlete he has competed in numerous events including The Burnie Gift and The Stawell Gift in his native Tasmania. He holds the Tasmanian Long Jump record of 7 metres 15 - a record which has stood for the last eleven years.

Theatre

Year

Title

Role

Other notes

2008

Les Misérables

Jean Valjean

Directed by Robert Jarman (Tasmanian Theatre Trust)

2007

The Secret Garden

Archibald Craven

Directed by Denise Sam (Devonport Choral Society)

2006

Footloose

Ren McCormick

Directed by Sid Sidebottom (Devonport Choral Society)

2005

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

Hero

Directed by Judy Davies (Launceston Musical Society)

2004

Into The Woods

Rapunzel's Prince

Directed by Tracey Kriz (Gold Coast Arts Centre)

2004

Piccadilly Old Time Music Hall

Soloist

Directed by Kate Peters (Top Hat Productions)

2004

Flat Tops

Soloist

Directed by Robert Young (Gold Coast Arts Centre)

2003

Fiddler On The Roof

Tevye

Directed by Annie Lotoki (Tweed Theatre Company)

2002

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Melvin P. Thorpe

Directed by Robert Young (Gold Coast Arts Centre) |-2001

2000

Les Misérables

Javert

Directed by Robert Young (Gold Coast Arts Centre)

2000

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Zebulon, Phaorah’s Guard

Directed by Robbie Parkin (Harvest Rain Theatre Company)

1999 || South Pacific || Lt Cable|| Directed by Giusseppe Sorbello (Ignations Theatre Company)

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Awards and Nominations

Stage awards

  • 2000 - Nominated - 4MBS Perform Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  • 2001 - Nominated - 4MBS Perform Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Les Misérables