About the show
The landmark musical Next to Normal premiered in 2009 on Broadway – winning three Tony Awards – and is an unflinching tale of an ordinary family trying to deal with the effects of mental illness. It is an emotional powerhouse.
The landmark musical Next to Normal premiered in 2009 on Broadway – winning three Tony Awards – and is an unflinching tale of an ordinary family trying to deal with the effects of mental illness. It is an emotional powerhouse..
This new production for NIDA features spectacular choreography from one of Australia’s most outstanding dancer, singer and choreographers Kelley Abbey, who brings her deep sense of joy and movement to NIDA’s Parade Theatre.
Directed by theatre, event director and actor Darren Yap – known for his award-nominated productions of Diving for Pearls (Griffin Theatre) and his critically acclaimed productions of Jesus Wants me For a Sunbeam (Belvoir and National Theatre of Paramatta) and Double Delicious for Sydney Festival and Contemporary Asian Australian Performance – the production draws together a creative team of NIDA alumni including Production Design by theatre, film and event designer Nick Fry and stunning costume design by Charlotte Mungomery.
Cast
In order of appearance
Diana
Charlotte Grimmer
Gabe
Lachlan Kent
Dan
Brodie Masini
Natalie
Rebecca Attanasio
Henry
Albert Mwangi
Doctor Madden/Doctor Fine
Luke Visentin
Voices, an Anaesthesiologist, Nurses, Doctors and others all played by the company
Gallery
Creative Team
Director*
Darren Yap
Musical Director**
Andrew Ross
Choreographer*
Kelley Abbey
Set, Video & Co-Costume Designer*
Nick Fry
Director*
Darren Yap
Musical Director**
Andrew Ross
Choreographer*
Kelley Abbey
Set, Video & Co-Costume Designer*
Nick Fry
Production Team
Assistant Director
Liam McIlwain
MFA Vocal Support
Gareth Isaac
Construction Manager**
Nick Day
Costume Supervisor
Tess Healy
Properties Supervisor
Amanda Torrisi
Production Manager
Anastasia Mowen
Deputy Stage Manager
Isaac Barron
Assistant Stage Managers
Ethan Hamill
Chloe Langdon
Head Electrician
Saint Clair
Sound Systems/Floor Electrician
Eleanor Weller-Brown
Video Systems
Alex Makaronopoulos
Staging Assistant
Angus Nott
Costume Assistant
Lucy Francis
Properties Assistants
Ally Vyner
Tallulah Baran
Design Assistants
Lachlan Odgers
Ruby Jenkins
Mic Tech/Technical Assistant
Zoe Davis
Fly Operator/Technical Assistant
Scott Cleggett
Meet the Cast
* Guest
** Staff
*** Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance
