We catch up with music theatre performer Luke Joslin. Luke has appeared in Avenue Q, Dr Zhivago and is currently working in ANNIE at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a vet
Who is the most important person in the world to you?
I’m gonna say my family
What animal best represents you and why?
Parrot – I’ve been told I never shut up
If you were a contestant on Deal or No Deal, how much would you need to be on offer before you walked away?
A Car
What was the first piece of theatre/film/TV you ever appeared in and how old were you?
My first out of high school was ‘Annie’, funnily enough… playing Bert Healy.
Windows or MAC?
MAC
Never work with children or animals – discuss.
Just be prepared to ‘set back to the top’
Who is the actor you would be most like to work alongside?
Philip Seymour Hoffman
What five songs would be the first you put a mix tape?
Fly Me To The Moon
All The Way
I Got The World On A String
Volare
The Internet Is For Porn
What is the best thing about theatre in Australia?
It’s like a big family
What’s the worst thing about theatre in Australia?
It’s like a big family
Name one moment when you looked around, breathed happily and felt content.
On a recent trip to Wellington, sitting on a pier…
Where is the most interesting place you have travelled?
I’d say Thailand – a land of extremes
Who is the most famous person you’ve ever met?
I’ve met a few – Garry McDonald was the most memorable. He’s a very gifted actor.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Still working, hopefully. Perhaps directing a musical myself.
Most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you onstage?
Falling over whilst arresting Anthony Warlow – my beard fell off.
What’s your life motto?
Be nice to work with and you’ll work again
What’s your favourite post-show snack?
Oportos – now it’s on my mind!
What are you looking forward to doing ‘Tomorrow’?
Getting up at 11am
What’s your biggest phobia?
Forgetting lines – PROMPT!
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I've gotten to know Luke well and he's such a great guy and great asset to Australian Theatre! Good man!