Matthew Backer

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Matthew graduated from the University of QLD with a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 2005, later completing his cadetship on The Fraser Coast Chronicle newspaper in 2006. Matthew went on to graduate from NIDA with a Bachelor of Dramatic Art Acting in 2010. Upon graduating, he appeared in Private View which toured to Melbourne's Theatre Works in early 2011. Matthew’s main stage debut was playing Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys throughout 2011. He’ll next be seen in the new Aussie app series, Surry, set to go live in early 2012.

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News

Sydney to get sexed up

28th August, 2012 | Written by: Matthew Backer | No Comments Yet

The Sydney theatre scene is about to get a whole lot sexier…and pinker. Direct from a hugely successful Melbourne season, director Stephen Nicolazzo’s production of sex.violence.blood.gore will play five shows only next month. “Transporting it into The Old Fitz theatre will continue to support the underground nature of the work and…

News

One Lucky Fox: Bobby Fox releases EP

14th July, 2012 | Written by: Matthew Backer | 1 Comment

Call it luck of the Irish, but multi-talented performer Bobby Fox is clearly on a winning streak. He answers his phone for a quick chat whilst on a break, in his trailer no less, from shooting a regular role in Channel Nine’s new series, House Husbands. “I love being able…

Show Profiles

No need to dress up: Sydney Chamber Opera makes the art form accessible

5th April, 2012 | Written by: Matthew Backer | 1 Comment

Sydney Chamber Opera are preparing to present the world premiere of In The Penal Colony by Philip Glass at the Parade Playhouse in Kensington this weekend. Even if opera isn’t your bag, it’s worth a look — these guys are doing their utmost to make the art form accessible to…

Show Profiles

Angus’ netball opera goal attacked

1st April, 2012 | Written by: Matthew Backer | 3 Comments

When it comes to strange bedfellows, writer Angus Grant’s combination of opera and netball might just take the cake. The two may at first sound like a strange fit, but Angus said they mesh surprisingly well in his new full-length musical comedy, Contact!, set to open in Melbourne this month. “The story…

Artist Profiles

Paul Whiteley on awareness, creativity and his latest show, Elegies

1st March, 2012 | Written by: Matthew Backer | No Comments Yet

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens has opened at the Seymour Centre and is part of Sydney’s annual Mardi Gras Festival. Actor/singer Paul Whiteley, last seen as part of the original cast of Jersey Boys in Melbourne and Sydney, joins the incredible company who are currently bringing this classic…

Artist Profiles

The Bitter End: Kurt puts spotlight on break ups

28th January, 2012 | Written by: Matthew Backer | No Comments Yet

A break-up can often result in a few common scenarios: crying into one’s pillow, living off Rocky Road ice cream, downing that bottle of Bourbon or all of the above. Yet actor-writer Kurt Phelan chose a different route: he wrote a play. Currently playing as part of Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival, Kurt’s debut…

Features

Finger of God points the way for new Aussie Musical, Dreamsong

28th January, 2012 | Written by: Matthew Backer | 1 Comment

Matthew Backer catches up with Hugo Chiarella about his new musical, Dreamsong, currently workshopping at Arts Centre Melbourne. If there is indeed a God, and He happens to enjoy musical theatre, actor-writer Hugo Chiarella might want to send a few prayers of thanks His way. One could almost deduce from talking…