Biographies and links

Reg Livermore, born 11 December 1938. Now spanning more than sixty years, Reg's theatrical career on stage and in television includes achievements as actor, author, director and designer. As a performer he is remembered for show stopping appearances in Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar, as well as the original Dr Frank'n'furter in the Australian production, and for his performance in the musical Barnum. He is an Australian institution and I personally think, our greatest performer. Reg played Frank N Furter for 8 months in Sydney before leaving to open his own one man show. There   are sites on the net that give a good coverage of his life and work, follow these links:

http://www.showtune.com.au/rb_index.html

http://www.reglivermore.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reg_Livermore

Reg Livermore has written a lavishly illustrated autobiography that I highly recommend to anyone interested in the theatre or the life of a genius: CHAPTERS AND CHANCES

Jim Sharman knew Jane through their theatre connections, and cast her in the lead role of his first film, Shirley Thompson Versus The Aliens ( a 50's style rock n roll Sci-Fi flick) in 1972. From there, Jane seemed an obvious  choice for the role of Australia's first Janet. Her theatre work in Australia has been extensive and includes stage, radio and recorded voice readings. She is presently a voice coach. Her film and TV credits include:

  • The Earthling (1980) .... Molly Ann Hogan
  • "A Place in the World" (1979) (mini) TV Series
  • The Journalist (1979) .... Wendy Morris
  • The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) .... Mrs. Healey
  • "Rush" (1976) TV Series .... Jessie Farrar (1976)
  • Caddie (1976) .... Vikki
  • Shirley Thompson Versus the Aliens (1972) .... Shirley Thompson
  • The Roly Poly Man (1994) .... Jane Lewis
  • Flirting (1991) .... Miss Sylvia Anderson
  • The Alien Years (1988) (TV) .... Edith
  • Rob Roy (1987) (V) (voice)
  • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1986) (voice)
  • "Bodyline" (1984) (mini) TV Series .... Mrs. Jardine
  • The Weekly's War (1983) (TV) .... Tilly Shelton-Smith
  • "Jonah" (1982) (mini) TV Series

 

Janet Weiss: Jane Harders

Born April 29 1943, Sydney Australia. John has been a familiar face on the Australian stage and tv since he made      his impression as Brad. He is possibly best remembered for his portrayl of Johnny O'Keefe in the Australian Mini-series Shout! 1985. His TV and film credits include:

  • Children of the Revolution (1996) .... Policeman Davo
  • Kadaicha (1988) .... Det. Rose
  • The Everlasting Secret Family (1988) .... Barrister
  • Shark's Paradise (1986) (TV) .... Chief Insp. McGarry
  • Shout! The Story of Johnny O'Keefe (1985) (TV) .... Bill Haley
  • "Sons and Daughters" (1982) TV Series .... Barry Hudson (unknown episodes)
  • "The Unisexers" (1975) TV Series .... Eustice
  • "Number 96" (1972) TV Series .... Matt Barrington (1974-1976)
  • Private Collection (1972) .... The Sailor

 

Brad: John Paramor

Sal Sharah, who performs as Riff Raff with this cast, went on to play Riff again with the Melbourne cast 1975 and  again with the 1978 New Zealand Cast. His film and TV credits include:

 

Riff-Raff: Sal Sharah
Kate left Rocky after 3 months to be replaced by Julie McGregor. Born 1 October 1947 Perth, Western Australia      Kate is an Australian-based television, film and theatre actress. Her t heatre roles include The Lady of the Camellias, Hamlet, Celluloid Heroes, The Ride Across Lake Constance, Shadows of Blood, Rooted, Kennedy's Children. With   the Old Tote company she acted in The Legend of King O'Malley, The Season at Sarsparilla, The Misanthrope, The Threepenny Opera, and Big Toys. She acted in Visions for the Paris Theatre Company, and in The Recruiting Officer for the Melbourne Theatre Company. Her television and film appearances include:
  • Heaven's Burning (1997) .... Gloria
  • Emmerdale: The Dingles Down Under (1997) (V) .... Sylvia Gibson
  • "Ketchup" (1997) TV Series
  • A World Apart (1988) .... June Abelson
  • "The Last Resort" (1988) TV Series
  • The Perfectionist (1987) .... Su ... aka Three's Trouble (USA: video title)
  • The Three Musketeers (1986) (TV) (voice) .... Milady
  • Fantasy Man (1984) .... Neighbor
  • Goodbye Paradise (1983) .... Mrs. McCreadie
  • Skin Deep (1983) (TV)
  • The Return of Captain Invincible (1983) .... Patty Patria ... aka Legend in Leotards
  • "Runaway Island" (1982) TV Series .... Elene Costard
  • Players in the Gallery (1980) (TV) .... Kate Harris
  • The Night Nurse (1978) (TV)
    ... aka Night Nurse (USA: video box title)
  • Summer of Secrets (1976) .... Rachel
  • The Bushranger (1976) (TV)
  • The Haunting of Hewie Dowker (1976) (TV)
  • The Removalists (1975) .... Kate Mason
  • The Great McCarthy (1975) .... Andrea ... aka Salute to the Great McCarthy
  • Promised Woman (1975) .... Marge
  • "Ben Hall" (1975) TV Series
  • The Office Picnic (1973) .... Mara
  • "Certain Women" (1973) TV Series .... Paula Coburn
  • "Behind the Legend" (1972) TV Series .... Nellie Melba (1972)
  • Shirley Thompson Versus the Aliens (1972) .... Nurse
  • "Birds in the Bush" (1972) TV Series .... Michelle (unknown episodes)
    ... aka The Virgin Fellas (UK: new title)
  • "Redheap" (1972) TV Series
  • (1971) TV Episode .... Airy Fairy
  • Homesdale (1971) .... Miss Greenoak
  • "The Comedy Game" .... Airy Fairy (1 episode, 1971)     - Aunty Jack's Travelling Show (1971) TV Episode .... Airy Fairy
  • "Bellbird" (1967) TV Series

Magenta and Usherette:         Kate Fitzpatrick
Soloist Maureen Elkner worked in the girl singing group the Chiffons, with Sue Brady and Judy Condon during the     late sixties. The trio toured Vietnam for eighteen months during 1968 and 1969. Due to the success of her novelty hit 'Rak Off Normie' (June, 1975) which was a sequel to Bob Hudson's 'Newcastle Song' she is remembered as a    novelty act, however, her first two releases on the Infinity label 'Dynamite' and 'Wild Thing' were both hard rock  songs. After The Rocky Horror Show she had a brief appearance in Oh Calcutta (which was closed down by the   police half-way through the second performance). Maureen's voice can also be heard providing backing vocals for  the Russell Morris classic The Real Thing.

Maureen has appeared in more than 20 major stage productions both here and overseas and has recorded two albums in her own right, plus supporting other artists such as JOHN FARNHAM.

Her stage and television productions include: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PIAF, A COUNTRY PRACTICE, THE RESTLESS YEARS, BEEHIVE, OSCAR'S TURN TO SING WATER RATS, ALL SAINTS and       many more. Maureen Elkner's TRIBUTE TO DUSTY SPRINGFIELD has toured to great acclaim.

Maureen Elkner

Columbia: Maureen Elkner

Graham was a member of the Original Australian "tribe" from HAIR, playing Woof (Reg Livermore was playing  Berger), when not part of the chorus.

In 1976 Matters played The Wizard in the Rock musical road movie OZ, paralelling the story of Dorothy and her dog   but about a 16 year old groupie on her way to a concert. In 1970 Matters had acted in an earlier experimental film by the same director Chris Löfvén called Part One: 806 .

Other TV and film work includes:

  • Dead Sleep (1990) .... Patient
  • The Black Arrow (1988) (TV)
  • The Wind in the Willows (1988) (TV) (voice)
  • Hard Knuckle (1987) (TV) .... Kevin

 

Rocky: Graham Matters

Piero came from the chorus to play Brad after John Paramor had left the show. He has worked in Theatre, TV and  film, and was featured in the "Uncle Sam" products campaign in the 70s. His TV and film work include:

 

  • The Alice (2004) (TV) .... German Husband
  • Race the Sun (1996)
  • Schluckauf (1989)
  • Gefahr für die Liebe - Aids (1985) .... Georg... aka A.I.D.S. Trop jeune pour mourir (France)
  • Unbesiegbare, Der (1985) .... Hurry Cane... aka The Invincible (International: English title)
  • Dawn! (1979) .... Carl
  • "Alvin Purple" .... Norm (1 episode, 1976) - London Derriere (1976) TV Episode .... Norm
Brad: Piero von Arnim

Born in Sydney in 1948, Julie’s first big break was in this show, when she left the chorus and took over from Kate Fitzpatrick as Magenta in the fourth month. She went on to create a character called Narelle who was very popular    on the radio show, later TV show The Naked Vicar Show and had a very successful stint co-starring opposite Bob Hughes in the popular sitcom Hey Dad and it's short-lived spin-off Hampton Court , playing a character very much   like Narelle but now called Betty. Her TV and film credits include:

 

  • Leunig Animated (2002) (V) (voice)
  • Hampton Court (TV series) (1991) TV Series .... Betty Wilson
  • Hey Dad...! (1986) TV Series .... Betty Wilson (1986-1994)
  • Sons and Daughters (1982) TV Series .... Gloria Dutton (1984)
  • Fast Talking (1984) .... Steve's mother
  • The City's Edge (1983) (V) .... Goldilocks
  • Deadline (1982) (TV) .... Barneys Girl
  • Punishment (1981) TV Series .... Julie Smith
  • Don't Ask Us (1980) TV Series
  • Palm Beach (1979) .... Kate O'Brien
  • The Naked Vicar Show (1977) TV Series .... Various Characters (1977)
  • Backroads (1977) .... Anna
Magenta and Usherette:         Julie McGregor
David played Eddie and Dr. Scott for 3 months before being replaced by Terry Bader. Born 1949 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. David has appeared in many Australian TV shows as well as directing episodes, series and made  for TV films. His work includes:
  • "The Late Show" .... Pte David Campbell / ... (2 episodes, 1992)
  • All the Rivers Run 2 (1990) (TV) .... Enright
  • "Grim Pickings" (1989) (mini) TV Series .... Jeremy
  • Mull (1989) .... Larry
  • My First Wife (1984) .... Tom
  • "The Keepers" (1984) TV Series .... Rick Zammit
  • "Prisoner" .... Mel / ... (7 episodes, 1979-1982)
  • "Women of the Sun" (1981) (mini) TV Series .... Nick (segment 4: Lo-Arna)
  • Water Under the Bridge (1980) (TV) .... Neil
  • Mad Max (1979) .... Barry, MFP Garage Mechanic
  • "Golden Soak" (1979) (mini) TV Series .... Johnny
  • Dawn! (1979) .... Joe
  • Third Person Plural (1978) .... Toby
  • Raw Deal (1977)
  • "The Sullivans" (1976) TV Series .... Russell Hardwick
  • "Power Without Glory" (1976) (mini) TV Series .... Hugo
  • Down the Wind (1975) .... Simon Jess
  • "Division 4" .... Gordon Cook / ... (3 episodes, 1973-1974)

 

Eddie and Dr. Scott:                 David Cameron

Born 1939 Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia, Arthur Dignam is a well known Australian actor who has appeared in many theatrical productions and TV series and films including:

  • The Libertine (2005) .... Man
  • Beneath Clouds (2002) .... Old Man
  • Moulin Rouge! (2001) .... Christian's Father
  • Milk (1999/II) .... The Old Man
  • Gods and Monsters (1998) (uncredited) .... Ernest Thesiger
  • Paradise Road (1997) .... Mr. Pike
  • Dating the Enemy (1996) .... Dr. Kamins
  • "Pacific Drive" (1996) TV Series .... Marcus
  • "Escape from Jupiter" (1994) (mini) TV Series .... Professor Ingessol
  • The Nostradamus Kid (1993) .... Pastor Anderson
  • Isabelle Eberhardt (1992) .... Cauvet
  • "The Storyteller: Greek Myths" (1990) (mini) TV Series .... Acrisius
  • Shadow of the Cobra (1989) (TV) .... Gupta
  • The Dreaming (1988) .... Prof. Bernard Thornton
  • Edens Lost (1988) (TV) .... Heath
  • The Everlasting Secret Family (1988) .... Senator
  • The Right Hand Man (1987) .... Dr. Redbridge
  • Those Dear Departed (1987) .... Producer
  • Comrades (1987) .... Fop
  • King Solomon's Mines (1986) (TV) (voice) .... Quatermain
  • Burke & Wills (1985) .... Sir William Stawell
  • "Bodyline" (1984) (mini) TV Series .... Mr. Jardine
  • The Schippan Mystery (1984) (TV) .... Sir Josiah Symon
Narrator: Arthur Dignam

Born in London, United Kingdom and trained at NIDA in 1971. Terry took over the role of Eddie/Dr. Scott after the fouth month of the show. His theatre credits include: Arturo Ui (Nimrod Theatre Co.), Norman Conquests (MTC), Shorts at the Wharf (STC), Noises Off, Venetian Twins (Gordon Frost), Henry V (Bell Shakespeare Company), The Rocky Horror Show (Harry M Miller Productions), Buskers & Angels (Pegasus Productions).

Television: Trial by Marriage, The Fast Lane, 3 Men and A Baby Grand, Heartbreak High, Sweet & Sour (ABC), Home and Away (Channel 7), Neighbours, Bodyline (Channel 10).

Film credits include:

  • Dark City (1998) .... Mr. Jeremy Goodwin
  • "Home and Away" (1988) TV Series .... Bill Fitzgerald (unknown episodes, 1991)
  • "Neighbours" (1985) TV Series .... Jonathon Whiting (unknown episodes, 1989)
  • "The Fast Lane" (1986) TV Series .... Bryce (unknown episodes)
  • "Runaway Island" (1982) TV Series .... Lt. Dixon
  • "Daily at Dawn" (1981) TV Series .... Leslie Windrush
  • Doctors & Nurses (1981) .... Mr Gleeson
  • "Trial by Marriage" (1980) TV Series .... Jacko (unknown episodes)
  • "Number 96" (1972) TV Series .... Brad Hilton (unknown episodes, 1974)
  • Stone (1974) .... Hanburger
  • "Mr. Squiggle and Friends" (1959) TV Series .... Spud the Gardener (19??-19??)
Eddie/Dr.Scott: Terry Bader

 

 

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