Amanda Harrison

Amanda Harrison
Amanda Harrison in March 2012
Background information
Born (1974-07-22) 22 July 1974 (age 50)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresMusical Theatre
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1997–present
Websiteamandaharrison.com.au

Amanda Harrison is an Australian actress and singer, known for her roles in Wicked (Elphaba), We Will Rock You ("Meat" understudy in the UK, and “Oz" understudy in Australia), and for originating the role of Paula Pokrifki in the world premiere of An Officer and a Gentleman.[1] She has performed in cabaret several times, including her current production Up Close and Reasonably Personal[2] which she is expected to perform at Melbourne Cabaret Festival in June 2014[3] and recently David Harris, Michael Ball, Lea Salonga and Marie Zamora for Enda Markey Presents Do You Hear The People Sing[4] at Shanghai Grand Theatre. She voiced characters for Get Ace an animation series released in January 2014.[5] She appeared with Mig Ayesa, Michael Falzon and Carly Thomas-Smith for three performances of The Music of Queen - Rock and Symphonic Spectacular.[6] The concert series began on 7 February 2014, at Sydney Opera House supported by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra before three performances in Perth, Western Australia (Joondalup Resort,[7] Riverside Theatre[8] and Boardwalk Theatre)[9] between 13–15 February.

  1. ^ Simon Parris (14 March 2012). "An Interview with Amanda Harrison and Ben Mingay". Theatre People. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
  2. ^ David Allen (21 September 2013). "Amanda Harrison: Wife, Mother, Diva – Up Close and Reasonably Personal". Aussie Theatre. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  3. ^ "2014 Melbourne Cabaret Festival". Arts Review. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Do You Hear The People Sing?". Enda Markey Presents. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Amanda Harrison: Up Close And Reasonably Personal". Arts Hub. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
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