Matthew Backer

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.

Sydney to get sexed up

The Sydney theatre scene is about to get a whole lot sexier…and pinker. Direct from a hugely successful Melbourne season,…

12 years ago

One Lucky Fox: Bobby Fox releases EP

Call it luck of the Irish, but multi-talented performer Bobby Fox is clearly on a winning streak. He answers his…

12 years ago

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

Sydney Chamber Opera are preparing to present the world premiere of In The Penal Colony by Philip Glass at the…

12 years ago

Angus’ netball opera goal attacked

When it comes to strange bedfellows, writer Angus Grant’s combination of opera and netball might just take the cake. The…

12 years ago

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

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens has opened at the Seymour Centre and is part of Sydney’s annual Mardi…

12 years ago

The Bitter End: Kurt puts spotlight on break ups

A break-up can often result in a few common scenarios: crying into one’s pillow, living off Rocky Road ice cream,…

12 years ago

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

Matthew Backer catches up with Hugo Chiarella about his new musical, Dreamsong, currently workshopping at Arts Centre Melbourne.  If there…

12 years ago