Fantastic Fantastix

Shooting guns, battling spiders, costume changes in the wings! All in a day's work for Michele Lansdown. Michele is a mainstay of Sydney musical theatre and has played many, many of the iconic female roles. She joined Paul on the Fantastic Fantastix Podcast and discussed her Top 5 favourite Female roles for the more mature performer. FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW Making bold audition choices Politically correct terminology The mechanics of 1970’s wardrobe and fast costume changes Sondheim melodies and morals Discovering the future Matilda Self-care for psychotic roles (spoiler alert) Props training for handling guns Bucket list roles and missing out on a role Games nights and art classes Jurassic spiders MICHELE'S TOP 5 5 – Dolly Levi (Hello Dolly) 4 – The Chaperone (The Drowsy Chaperone) 3 - The Witch (Into the Woods) 2 - Mame (Mame) 1 – Norma Desmond (Sunset Boulevarde) Honourable Mentions Phyllis (Follies) Joanne (Company) Miss Hannigan (Annie) PAUL'S TOP 5 5 – Miss Hannigan (Annie) 4- Madame Morr