Amanda Harrison
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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.
Amanda Harrison | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1974-07-22) 22 July 1974 (age 49) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Genres | Musical Theatre |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
Years active | 1997–present |
Website | amandaharrison |