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About AG Theatre

AG Theatre is an independent theatre production company dedicated to nurturing and promoting new Melbourne talent, both on and off stage. We believe that live theatre is a powerful way to bring people together and tell stories that inspire, challenge and entertain.

We create an environment where artists can experiment, take creative risks, and develop their craft, while providing opportunities for emerging and early career artists to have their voices heard. Committed to reflecting the diversity of our city and its people, AG Theatre works with artists from a broad spectrum of backgrounds.

Dedicated to bold creativity & building opportunities across Melbourne. 

As a Melbourne-based entertainment company, AG Theatre produces high-quality local live theatre. With a background in community-made independent productions, we are passionate about supporting local talent. By providing paid opportunities for performers, creatives, and crew members, we proudly introduce audiences to new and emerging Melbourne talent both on and off stage.

 

We have been thrilled with the success of our first two productions, both reaching and delighting large audiences. Avenue Q was a smash-hit success, running for five weeks to packed houses, while The Three Little Pigs premiered in December 2024 and returned by popular demand in July 2025, charming families and proving joyously popular with young and old alike. Building on this momentum, we are extremely excited about our next production, Mamma Mia!, and look forward to creating a magical night in the theatre that entertains audiences from eight to eighty.

Meet our Founder, Andrew Gyopar

Andrew Gyopar, better known as Andrew G, is a Melbourne-based theatre producer, creative director and presenter whose work spans live performance, media and community engagement. With a career that began in radio in the early 1990s, Andrew has become a well-known voice in the Australian arts scene, recognised for his fresh approach to theatre-making, his commitment to nurturing talent and passion for inclusive storytelling.
Andrew is the Founder and Executive Producer of AG Theatre, an independent production company that produces bold, audience-focused musical theatre. AG Theatre’s inaugural season included the Green Room Award nominated show, The Three Little Pigs in 2024/25 and the sell-out season of the cult musical Avenue Q 2025.
 
Andrew is also the host of brand-new performing arts podcast, SHOWTIME with Andrew G. The podcast features Andrew’s candid and honest conversations with performers, directors, choreographers and creative leaders across the Australian performing arts landscape. 
 
Alongside his commercial work, Andrew also leads Theatrical Inc, a not-for-profit independent theatre group that is focused on access, inclusion and community.
Andrew Gyopar, better known as Andrew G, is a Melbourne-based theatre producer, creative director and presenter whose work spans live performance, media and community engagement. With a career that began in radio in the early 1990s, Andrew has become a well-known voice in the Australian arts scene, recognised for his fresh approach to theatre-making, his commitment to nurturing talent and passion for inclusive storytelling.
Andrew is the Founder and Executive Producer of AG Theatre, an independent production company that produces bold, audience-focused musical theatre. AG Theatre’s inaugural season included the Green Room Award nominated show, The Three Little Pigs in 2024/25 and the sell-out season of the cult musical Avenue Q 2025.
 
Andrew is also the host of brand-new performing arts podcast, SHOWTIME with Andrew G. The podcast features Andrew’s candid and honest conversations with performers, directors, choreographers and creative leaders across the Australian performing arts landscape. 
 
Alongside his commercial work, Andrew also leads Theatrical Inc, a not-for-profit independent theatre group that is focused on access, inclusion and community.

Upcoming Shows

With momentum building after a triumphant debut, AG Theatre is preparing to raise the curtain on its most exciting chapter yet. Find upcoming shows here!
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Louise Panagiotidis

Three Little Pigs

Louise has a rich performing arts background, having trained in many styles of dance, singing and acting since childhood. Throughout her years of training, she has attained a Certificate IV in Dance and a Diploma of Musical Theatre from APO Arts Academy, and a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). During her time at WAAPA, Louise showcased her talents as Lenora in Cry-Baby, Tanya in Momma Mia!, and Bebe in A Chorus line. Louise had the additional pleasure of assisting her choreographers, which ignited a passion to expand her creativity through choreography.

Her credits include choreography for A Chorus line with Theatrical, movement direction and choreography for The Wonderful World of Dissocia at WAAPA, and choreography for Me Too the Musical at Perth Fringe World. Louise is honoured to be choreographing AG Productions first show The Three Little Pigs and is thrilled to be working with such a talented group of creatives and performers.

Noah Chrapot

Three Little Pigs

Noah is a freelance arts manager and technician with a diverse skill set that spans stage management, audio engineering, and production management. Noah enjoys implementing technical and artistic elements to create experiences that audiences love. He has worked in a variety of roles across the performing arts as well as for corporate and major events. Noah frequently works with Arts Centre Melbourne, Orchestra Victoria, Victorian Opera and Stagepass.

Ella Campbell

Three Little Pigs

Ella Campbell is an emerging Stage Manager & Set Designer. Recently, completing a Bachelor of Stage Management & Technical Production at COLLARTS, Ella has been learning new skills & putting them to practise while working in the independent scene in Naarm/Melbourne. Stage Managing & Designing at venues such as La Mama, Theatreworks, The Substation, Bluestone Church Arts Space, The Motley Bauhaus, the MC Showroom, and now the National Theatre in St Kilda. Participating in festivals such as Melbourne Fringe & Midsumma Festival. Ella has Stage Managed a touring show around the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, as well as completing secondments with Xroads Live (The Odd Couple, Comedy Theatre, Melbourne) & Bell Shakespeare (Twelfth NIght, The Sydney Opera House)

Jake Lonergan

Three Little Pigs

Jake Lonergan is a young and spirited performer who recently completed his musical theatre training at Showfit under the tutelage of Mathew Frank, Katherine Tonkin and Freya List. He made his professional debut as an ensemble member of Working Dog’s ‘Thank God You’re Here’ and is thrilled to make his professional stage debut in AG Theatre’s ‘Three Little Pigs.

Zak Vasiliou

Three Little Pigs

Originally from Adelaide, Zak (he/him) is a graduate of The Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), where he studied a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). Zak’s previous credits include ‘Mongrel’ (dir. Maude Davey), ‘The Hello Girls’ (dir. Jason Langley), ‘Sweet Charity’ (dir. Jayde Kirchert), ‘Chicago’ (dir. Adrian Barnes), and ‘Ivy and Bean’ (dir. Sarah Williams). Most recently, Zak has appeared in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Show, ‘Weird Al Piano Bar’ (dir. Joshua Cowie). 

Zak is also excited to debut his solo stand-up comedy show, ‘Twinky Twinky Little Star’ in the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2025. Zak is thrilled to be bringing this beloved tale to life alongside such an extraordinary team.

Isabelle Davis

Three Little Pigs

Isabelle Davis (She/her) is a Melbourne born and Shanghai raised Singer/Songwriter and performer. Following the completion of her BA in Music Theatre at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2019, Isabelle focused her creative energy on writing, releasing and performing her original music throughout Victoria. Isabelle’s most recent theatre credits include: Share House: The Musical (Arts Centre Melbourne), Outback Adventures (M.S.C) and Ordinary Days (Be You). Isabelle also featured on Find Me, the theme song of award winning audio drama, The Realm Tree, as the voice of Talia Wick in 2022.

Isabelle is currently working on her debut album, and is very excited to bring the 3 Little Pigs to life with AG Theatre.

Tristan Sicari

Three Little Pigs

Tristan garnered a love for performing arts from a young age, studying theatre at the Singapore School of the Arts and performing in numerous youth theatre productions. Whilst studying a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Federation University Australia, he originated the character ‘Shakespeare’ in Zoe Becomes A Comet, a new musical by Anthony Crowley & Shanon D Whitelock; performed ‘Rapunzel’s Prince/Mysterious Man’ in Into the Woods directed by Alister Smith; and wrote and performed material for Exquisite Corpse 2.0: We, The Mariner. Since graduating in 2022, Tristan’s credits include Henry – Way Too Cool! (Echelon Productions), Brian Brain – Filter Fun Park (Filter Your Future), Carl/Hartel – Fresno: In Concert (Butterfly Club), & Bernstein – Dogfight (Theatrical.). Tristan can currently be found training dinosaurs at Jurassic World: The Exhibition.

Georg Gleeson

Three Little Pigs

Georg Gleeson (they/them) is a proud queer performer hailing from Meanjin. In 2020 Georg completed their Advanced Diploma of Art (Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance) at the Australian Dance Performance Institute under the guidance of course director Jacqui Devereux. 

During their time there, Georg performed as a soloist in showcases Weathering the Storm (dir. Penny Farrow) and Treading the Boards (dir. Tim Hill). In 2022, Georg wrote and performed in their coming out cabaret “Becoming Georg” with the Head Bros’ 10 Act Cabaret. Other professional credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (PETER QUINCE), Ordinary Days (WARREN), High School Musical: On Stage! (KELSI NEILSON), the Melbourne season of The Human Centipede Parody Musical (JENNY), and Teeth and Tonic (SWING: FRANKIE/OJP). 

On top of their performance career, Georg is a qualified digital marketer, having worked for various performing arts schools and theatre groups across Brisbane, including Australian Dance Performance Institute, Queensland College of Dance and more.

Ben Hamilton

Three Little Pigs

Max is a Melbourne based lighting designer and technician who studied at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Max was previously the Technical Manager at the National Theatre Melbourne, where he discovered his passion for lighting. Highlights of his career as a designer so far include: Lehenda Ukrainian Dance Company’s Kazka (directed by Melanie Moravski Dechniz); Theatrical Inc.’s A Chorus Line (directed by Tahra Cannon); and Karma Dance’s Temple of Desire (directed by Govind Pillai), which was the recipient of the Director’s Choice Award at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Max Woods

Lighting Designer and Technician

Max is a Melbourne based lighting designer and technician who studied at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Max was previously the Technical Manager at the National Theatre Melbourne, where he discovered his passion for lighting. Highlights of his career as a designer so far include: Lehenda Ukrainian Dance Company’s Kazka (directed by Melanie Moravski Dechniz); Theatrical Inc.’s A Chorus Line (directed by Tahra Cannon); and Karma Dance’s Temple of Desire (directed by Govind Pillai), which was the recipient of the Director’s Choice Award at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Abbey Stanway

Production Design

Abbey Stanway is a Melbourne based production designer working predominantly in theatre. She holds an Honours degree in Design, and a BFA in Design and Production. Recent works Three Little Pigs (Set Design) with A.G Theatre, The Boy From Oz and A Chorus Line (Set Design) with Theatrical, Dry Land (Set Design) with Flatpack Theatre Company, The Merchant of Venice (Set Design) and The Wacky Wombat (Set Design) with Melbourne Shakespeare Company. Credits from her time at the VCA include The Wolves (Set Design), and Merrily We Roll Along (Associate Costume Design). Abbey currently works at the Australian Ballet School as Costume Coordinator, and has a strong interest in design technology.

Drew Holmes

Swing

After a short stint in Sydney studying acting, Drew relocated to Newcastle to study with RIPA where they acquired their certificate 4 in Musical theatre and a Diploma of Arts ‘Acting’ They have now relocated to Melbourne to continue their creative career.

Drew has been lucky enough to work as an Actor, writer, set designer, Director & teacher. Drew co-wrote “Unforgettable”, chosen in the top 10 for the 2015 Sydney Short and Sweet festival for which they won best Male Actor & Best Male Newcomer for 2014.

Drew has Received CONDA’s for their performance of Amos Heart ‘Chicago’ (SNAP) 2013 & excellence in set & prop design ‘she loves me’ (Opera Hunter) 2021. Drew was also the role of George in James Terry’s 2024 green room award winning production of Kinky boots.

Other noteworthy roles have been Bernadette in Priscilla, Gomez in the Addams family, Lefou in beauty and the beast and Vinnie in lucky stiff!

Liimei Lim

Swing

Liimei is a Malaysian-Australian artist who made her professional debut in We Will Rock You as Teen Queen swing and Ensemble (Platinum Entertainment). At the Arts Academy, she played Creature and William Frankenstein in Frankenstein, followed by dance captain and Tank in MOTOR-MOUTH LOVES SUCK-FACE: An Apocalyptic Musical. Since then, she played Tiffany Singer in A Zoom Group Project: The Musical and choreographed its 2023 Melbourne Fringe season, was a 2024 Resident Artist at Broadway Unplugged (Be You Group), and played Lily in IBS: Irritable Blood Suckers (dir. Bridget Sweeney). Most recently, Liimei debuted in the vocal trio Duchess (Eleonore Entertainment) and was in the ensemble of Bearded The Musical. @liimei_

Stephanie Lacerna

Gary Coleman

Stephanie is absolutely thrilled to be making her theatre debut here on Avenue Q! With a love for music and performing arts, Stephanie has spent the last several years training and honing her craft. She moved to the Philippines for two years, after signing a record-label deal and competing in Philippine Idol. Since then, she’s completed music theatre, dancing and acting courses at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, City Adult Ballet and Brave Studios, and continues to love learning and growing. 

Outside of the theatre, Stephanie works as a model and film and television actress. When she’s not on stage, you’ll find her at a sewing machine, crafting her next outfit or out in the water catching some waves. Stephanie extends her love and gratitude for your support today and can’t wait to bring this show to life!

Chiew-Jin Khut

Xmas Eve

Chiew-Jin holds a BTheatre (CQUniversity), a DipMusTheatre (APO Arts Academy), and is currently undertaking a Master of Music (Performance Teaching) at University of Melbourne’s Conservatorium of Music.

Originally from Adelaide, she was cast as Lily in Legacy of the Tiger Mother, Adelaide Fringe Festival 2012; and in a developmental piece The Red Pinafore (Various People Inc.), Adelaide Festival Centre’s InSPACE Programme 2014.

After studying interstate, she packed her bags and moved to London, upon her return to Melbourne in 2018 she was cast in both of Babirra’s shows: Singin’ In The Rain and Dusty. In 2022 she had her professional debut with Victorian Opera’s season of Happy End. 2024 brought her back to the stage in La Mama’s Cabaretica – Miscellanea.

Chiew-Jin is thrilled to be bringing the role of Christmas Eve to life for AG Theatre’s season of Avenue Q and can’t wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood.

Matthew Tomlin

Brian

Matthew Tomlin is a dedicated musical theatre performer hailing from Launceston, Tasmania. Over the years, he has been fortunate to take on diverse roles in productions both in his hometown and Melbourne. Starting his journey in Launceston with performances in Bring It On, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, Buddy Holly: The Buddy Holly Story, Wicked and Blood Brothers, Matthew’s passion for the stage grew with each show.

Since moving to Melbourne, Matthew has performed in productions including Kinky Boots, Strictly Ballroom, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and Eulogy For A Genius. Most recently, he had the privilege of playing Quasimodo in the Victorian premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a role that was both challenging and rewarding.

Now, Matthew is excited to bring the role of Brian to life in Avenue Q. He is grateful to the cast, crew, and audiences who continue to support his journey in the arts.

Darcy Harriss

Bad Idea Bear

Darcy is a Theatre graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts (2020). Notable credits include Boq in Wicked (YABC 2017), Agamemnon in Agamemnon (VCA 2019), Statue/Ensemble in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (OSMAD 2023), Franz/Understudy Max in The Sound of Music (Theatrical 2024) and most recently the Priest in Bare (DIY 2024). He has also devised and performed in original works such as A Slippery Thing (featured in the 2019 Melbourne Fringe) and Simulacrum (made digitally in 2020). Darcy does voice acting and commercial voiceover, where he is the voice of several advertisements in the United States. Avenue Q is Darcy’s dream show, so he’s overjoyed that it’s come true!

Perri Espinoza

Bad Idea Bear & Puppeteer

In 2021, Perri completed her BMus, specialising in contemporary vocals, at the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music, while also training at Spectrum Dance. Currently, Perri proudly manages and performs in her weddings and events music collective, Montie & I.

In addition to recently concluding her first international tour as lead vocalist for Dance Extravaganza ‘Ballroom Blitz’ (Base Entertainment), Perri has also taken on iconic musical roles such as ‘Antia’ in West Side Story (Centerstage & Lumina Theatre Society) and ‘Fran’ in Strictly Ballroom (Footlight Productions). Perri has enjoyed career highlights including working as a feature vocalist for Crescendo Music Australia, opening the Australian Music Vault alongside Archie Roach, being mentored by John Foreman as part of Monash University’s Sound Series and concluding her residency in Melbourne’s Queens of the Damned Cabaret.

Perri’s additional credits include ‘Amy’ in The Consequence of Kindness (Impending Storm Productions), ‘Claricè’ in A Servant of Two Masters (Northern Theatre Co.) and ‘ensemble’ in Wicked (Footlight Productions), Jack of Two Trades (Jeanne Pratt Artists), The Execution Will Not Be Televised (Impending Storm Productions), Jesus Christ Superstar (Geelong Lyric Theatre Society) & Annie (Geelong Lyric Theatre Society).

Cassie Ogle

Lucy & Mrs T

Cassie Ogle (they/them/she) is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts (BFA in Music Theatre) and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (Diploma in Musical Theatre).

Recent roles include; The Cat in the Hat ‘Seussical: The Musical’ (OCPAC, dir. Joey Phyland), Hermia ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (JohnX Presents, dir. Roger Hodgeman), and originating roles in new Australian works ‘For a Mother’s Love’ Kylie Creighton (writer/dir. Jami Bladel) and ‘Lullaby of the Earth’ God Child/Dance Captain (ACERS Victoria). While at VCA, Cassie received the Orloff Charitable Trust Scholarship, performed in ‘Sweet Charity’, ‘Morning Melodies 2022’ (dir. Jayde Kirchert), ‘Mongrel’ (dir. Maude Davey & Sarah Ward), ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Dory (dir. Jason Langley), and ‘Urinetown’ Penelope Pennywise (dir. Trudy Dunn). Hailing from Tasmania (Nipaluna), hometown highlights include; ‘The Hatpin’ Clara Makin (dir. Karen Kluss), ‘Trial by Jury’ Angelina (dir. John X), ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ Millie Dilmount, and ‘Into The Woods’ Cinderella (Musical Theatre Crew).

Jonathon Shilling

Rod

Born and raised in Adelaide, Jonathon holds a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) from Federation University where he graduated in 2017, and a Certificate IV in Dance. His credits at university include, ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ (Albert Peterson), ‘RENT’ (Angel | u/s Mark) and ‘Sweeney Todd’ (Tobias Ragg). Since Graduating Jonathon has toured with Perform! Education (Echelon Productions) and as a dancer for Bethany Fisher. His show credits include ‘Post: A New Musical’ (Jonathan) (Something Blue Productions), ‘Kinky Boots’ (Angel) (CLOC), ‘Jersey Boys’ (Bob Gaudio) (CLOC), ‘Grease’ (Doody) (Footlight Productions), ‘Disco Pigs’ (Pig) (Gavin Roach Productions) and the Australian touring production of ‘Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody’ (Derald Bacon/Assistant Dance Captain) (Salty Theatre). Most recently Jonathon was a performer in Broadway Bangers which was part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024. Jonathon is so excited to be part of the Avenue Q cast, an absolute dream show of his!

Andrew McDougall

Nicky & Trekkie

Andrew has been a part of puppetry in Australia for the past 30 years. Graduating as part of the inaugural Post Graduate Diploma in Puppetry from the VCA in 2004.

He’s worked in countless Film, Television and Theatre Productions across the country and internationally. He has also studied with some of Australia’s top puppeteers and companies.

His previous credits include shows such as Eeyore/Rabbit/Owl (Disney’s Winnie the Pooh – The New Musical Stage Adaptation), Oliver (Fagin), Witches Of Eastwick (Darryl Van Horne), Rock of Ages (Lonny), The Addams family (Gomez), Sylvia (Tom/ Phylis/ Lesley), The Producers (Max Bialystock), (Nicky/Trekkie/ puppet designer), Walking with Dinosaurs the Live Experience (Hatchling lead/Baby T‐Rex, The Creature Company), Little Shop of Horrors (Plant Puppeteer and Designer).

Andrew is over the moon to return to one of his favourite shows Avenue Q bringing the unhinged chaos of these characters back to Melbourne.

Zoe Crisp

Kate Monster

Zoe graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2021 with a BA in Music Theatre, having previously attained her Diploma of Musical Theatre in 2018. Notable roles from her time at WAAPA include The Bakers Wife (Into The Woods), Anna (Spring Awakening) and a Kit Kat Dancer (Cabaret). 


In 2020 Zoe performed in an original cabaret titled Growing Pains, where she received WAAPA’s Julie Micheal Cabaret Award for “best originally devised cabaret”. Most recently Zoe made her professional stage debut in the ensemble of Carousel: A Concert (Enda Markey Presents) where she also understudied the role of Carrie Pipperidge.

She has also appeared in a handful of children’s theatre productions around Melbourne including Project Mindset (National Theatre for Children) and Story Quest (Echelon Productions).

Other notable credits include Priscilla Queen of the Desert! (Platinum Entertainment), The Beep Test (Neylon and Peele), and We Will Rock You (Platinum Entertainment).

Zoe is delighted to be joining the cast of Avenue Q as Kate Monster!

Harley Dasey

Princeton

Harley hails from Gidgegannup, Western Australia. He has a Bachelor of Music Theatre from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, and a Diploma of Musical Theatre from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Harley spent 2023 as a Featured Vocalist at Universal Studios Japan. Since moving to Melbourne in 2024, he played Charlie in Maybe A Miracle (Perform Education), which toured to various VIC schools in celebration of book week. Other previous credits include Featured Soloist in Retro FM (Festival Statesman Chorus) at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, and Elliot in
The Killdeer (dir. Tay Broadley) at Perth Fringe.

Harley also has a deep love for music, having played guitar, saxophone, and percussion throughout his life.

Jett Archer

Graphic Design

TBD

Andrew McDougall

Puppet Design & Creation

Andrew has been a part of puppetry in Australia for the past 30 years. Graduating as part of the inaugural Post Graduate Diploma in Puppetry from the VCA in 2004.

He’s worked in countless Film, Television and Theatre Productions across the country and internationally. He has also studied with some of Australia’s top puppeteers and companies.

His previous credits include shows such as Eeyore/Rabbit/Owl (Disney’s Winnie the Pooh – The New Musical Stage Adaptation), Oliver (Fagin), Witches Of Eastwick (Darryl Van Horne), Rock of Ages (Lonny), The Addams family (Gomez), Sylvia (Tom/ Phylis/ Lesley), The Producers (Max Bialystock), (Nicky/Trekkie/ puppet designer), Walking with Dinosaurs the Live Experience (Hatchling lead/Baby T‐Rex, The Creature Company), Little Shop of Horrors (Plant Puppeteer and Designer).

Andrew is over the moon to return to one of his favourite shows Avenue Q bringing the unhinged chaos of these characters back to Melbourne.

Adriana Pannuzzo

Choreographer & Assistant Director

Adriana is a performer and theatre creator based in Melbourne, with a career that covers all areas of the performing arts. She made her professional debut at just 11 years old in Billy Elliot the Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne. Adriana’s passion for her craft took her to New York City, where she trained at AMDA and earned her Bachelor’s in Musical Theatre. Some of her stage credits include Midnight: The Cinderella musical (Comedy Theatre), Global Gay (La MaMa Theatre Club, NYC), U.S. Tour of Angelina Ballerina the Musical and (Warner Bros.) The Polar Express.

Adriana also has a strong background in choreography, thanks to her training with two amazing teachers, Barbra Lynch and Kelly Aykers. Their influence helped her develop her own style, which she brings to her theatre work. Some of her choreography highlights include ‘The Columbus Day Parade on 5th Avenue ‘(broadcast live on ABC), plus assisting with choreography for Heathers (OCPAC) and working as Assistant Director and Choreographer for Dogfight the Musical (Theatrical), alongside the fantastic Pip Mushin.

Adriana is beyond excited to be part of the creative team for Avenue Q, where she can’t wait to bring not just the theatre, but the puppets to life!

Alexandra Byrne

Music Director

TBD

Pip Mushin

Director

A graduate of WAAPA (Acting) and VCA (Directing – Film and Television), Pip’s directing credits include the World Premiere of Midnight – The Cinderella Story, Dogfight, Little Women, Falsettos, Avenue Q, Merrily We Roll Along, From Phantom to Figaro and La Serve Pedrona, Crossing Delancey, Yentl the Yeshivah Boy, Arafat in Therapy, Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Biloxi Blues.

Pip’s resident director credits include the Australian premiere season of The Book of Mormon, Opera Australia’s Evita starring Tina Arena and Fiddler on the Roof starring Anthony Warlow.

Pip wrote and directed the feature film, Josh Jarman, released nationally through Hoyts Cinemas whilst for television Pip has directed many hours of comedy and variety on numerous programs for the Nine Network, Seven Network and Foxtel.

As an actor Pip’s credits include Wayne in Baz Luhrmann’s feature Strictly Ballroom and Stu in the award winning ABC satire Frontline. Other film and TV credits include Peter Jackson’s international hit King Kong, Queen of the Damned, The Very Excellent Mr Dundee, Muggers, Fat Pizza, The Subjects, The Dr Blake Mysteries, Halifax FP, The Secret Life of Us, Good Guys Bad Guys, Blue Heelers, Acropolis Now, Flying Doctors and Mission Impossible.

Karen Spencer

Costume Design

Karen is an emerging costume designer and current student of Performance Design and Graphic Design at the University of Melbourne. 

With an extensive background in sewing, she started assisting with costumes for school plays, and got her first costume designer role with UMMTA in 2022 on a late 90s version of Footloose. This was followed by costume design roles with other student and community theatre groups, then a costume assistant role with Theatrical’s American Idiot led to Karen heading up the costume department for Theatrical’s productions of The Wizard of Oz, Dogfight, The Sound of Music, The Boy From Oz, and A Chorus Line. Karen began her professional career as costume designer for a musical adaptation of childhood favourite The 3 Little Pigs, and is excited to bring her designs to a new, adults only audience with Avenue Q.

Abbey Stanway

Production Design

Abbey Stanway is a Melbourne based production designer working predominantly in theatre. She holds an Honours degree in Design, and a BFA in Design and Production. Recent works include The Boy From Oz and A Chorus Line (Set Design) with Theatrical, Dry Land (Set Design) with Flatpack Theatre Company, The Merchant of Venice (Set Design) and The Wacky Wombat (Set Design) with Melbourne Shakespeare Company. Credits from her time at the VCA include The Wolves (Set Design), and Merrily We Roll Along (Associate Costume Design). Abbey currently works at the Australian Ballet School as Costume Coordinator, and has a strong interest in design technology.

Tahra Cannon

Director

Tahra Cannon is a Director, Music Director, Vocal Coach and Performer. Trained as a Musical Theatre performer, Tahra graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) in 2019. After a successful first season, Tahra is thrilled to be back directing the return of Three little Pigs The Musical by Stiles and Drewe, with AG Theatre. 


In 2024, alongside the first season of The Three little Pigs, Tahra Directed Theatricals A Chorus Line, receiving acclaim for its powerful emotional depth and dynamic energy.
Tahra is an experienced Vocal Coach with five years of experience in singing lessons, with student success stories including admission to Australias top leading institutions such as WAAPA. 


Tahras Music Direction credits include Mini Groovers The Book of Musicals in 2024, and Theatricals American Idiot in 2023, receiving a commendation from the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria. Performing credits from her time at WAAPA include Susan in Stephen Sondheims Company, Rosie in Sweet Charity, and the iconic Shirley Hastings in the Australian classic Strictly Ballroom the Musical at the Regal Theatre. 


Tahras also holds a Diploma of Music Theatre and a Certificate 4 in Dance from APO Arts Academy, where during her final year she was the recipient of the 2016 Dance Scholarship.
Tahra is thrilled to have brought this magical show to life and is delighted to be working with an incredibly talented group of creatives.

Andrew Gyopar

Executive Producer

Andrew wears multiple hats. As a theatre promoter, he can be found at the forefront of the entertainment scene, sharing his insights and passion under the moniker @AndrewGshowtime, primarily on YouTube and Instagram.

As a theatre media publisher, Andrew contributes to the cultural dialogue through TheTheatre.au, offering a platform for discussions and explorations within the theatre world. Simultaneously, as a theatre producer affiliated with AG Theatre and Theatrical Inc, Andrew consistently delivers compelling theatrical experiences through his critically acclaimed plays and musical theatre productions.

His multifaceted contributions highlight not only his enduring commitment to the arts but also his ability to seamlessly navigate the ever-evolving landscape of media and entertainment.

Tayla Thomas

Mother Pig

In 2015, Tayla marked her professional debut on stage at Disneyland Hong Kong, embodying the characters Elsa and Rapunzel in the Broadway-style production, ‘Mickey and the Wondrous Book.’ Her journey continued in 2018 when she secured a coveted spot in ‘Team Delta’s’ top 12 on ‘The Voice,’ turning four chairs in her blind audition.

Previous roles include ‘Maria’ in ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘Swing’ in ‘Hi 5’, ‘Jo’ in ‘Little Women,’ ‘The Bakers Wife’ in ‘Into the Woods’, ‘Sherrie’ in ‘Rock of Ages,’ ‘Fantine’ in ‘Les Miserables,’ ‘Fiona’ in ‘Shrek the Musical’ and ‘Elle Woods’ in ‘Legally Blonde.’

Grateful for the opportunity to make her Commercial Musical Theatre debut on home soil, she extends heartfelt thanks to AG Theatre for giving this mummy pig a chance. Tayla dedicates her performance to her own two little piggies Florence and Faye.