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Chris Symon

Actor / Dancer / Singer

Height
180cm / 5ft 11in
Birthdate
14 September 1992 (31 this year)
Eye Colour
Brown
Hair Colour
Brown
Natural Accent
UK/NZ
Other Accents
Australian, UK
Vocal Range
Tenor
Ethnicity
NZ European
Location
Christchurch

Experience

Theatre

2020 The Cat in the Hat (NZ Tour) Boy Showcase Entertainment Group, Dir. Nick Wilkinson, Christchurch, NZ
2020 Lysanders Aunty Demetrius The Court Theatre, Dir. Dan Bain, Christchurch, NZ
2019 The Cat in the Hat (Australian Tour) Boy Showcase Entertainment Group, Dir. Nick Wilkinson, Australia
2017 School Dance Luke Centrepoint Theatre, Dir. Darlene Mohekey, Palmerston North, NZ
2015 The Importance of Being Ernest Various New Zealand Playhouse, Dir. Dan Bain, Christchurch, NZ
2015 Jack Flash and the Jumping Beanstalk Various New Zealand Playhouse, Dir. Gregory Cooper, Christchurch, NZ
2013 Joseph K Various NASDA, Dir. Stephanie McKellar-Smith, Christchurch, NZ
2012 Black Rock Ensemble NASDA, Dir. Ross McKellar, Christchurch, NZ

Musical Theatre

2023 Shrek The Musical (Middle Eastern Tour) Lord Farrquad Broadway Entertainment Group, Showcast Entertainment, Middle East
2023 The Cat in the Hat (Australia and NZ Tour) The Cat in the Hat (lead) Showcase Entertainment Group, Dir. Nick Wilkinson, Australia and NZ tour
2018 - 2019 Jesus Christ Superstar Annas The Court Theatre, Dir. Stephen Robertson, Christchurch, NZ
2018 Les Miserables Ensemble Showbiz, Dir. Stephen Robertson, Christchurch, NZ
2018 Sister Act TJ Hamilton Operatic, Dir. David Sidwell, Hamilton, NZ
2017 Mary Poppins Robertson Ay Hamilton Operatic, Dir. David Sidwell, Hamilton, NZ
2017 Sister Act TJ Showbiz, Dir. Sara Brodie, Christchurch, NZ
2016 Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show Eddie/Dr. Scott Hamilton Operatic, Dir. David Sidwell, Hamilton, NZ
2016 Hairspray Male Authority Figure Showbiz, Dir. Leigh Evans, Christchurch, NZ
2016 Mamma Mia Eddie Showbiz, Dir. Stephen Robertson, Christchurch, NZ
2015 Phantom of the Opera Passarino/Fop/Ensemble Showbiz, Dir. Stephen Robertson, Christchurch, NZ
2014 Blood Brothers Ensemble The Court Theatre, Dir. Stephen Robertson, Christchurch, NZ
2013 - 2014 The Mikado Ensemble The Court Theatre, Dir. Ross Gumbley, Christchurch, NZ
2013 Hair Hud NASDA, Dir. Stephen Robertson, Christchurch, NZ
2013 Beauty and the Beauty Ensemble NASDA, Dir. Stephen Robertson, Christchurch, NZ
2012 Madagascar the Musical (NZ Tour) Alex the Lion Showcase Entertainment Group, Dir. Nick Wilkinson, Christchurch, NZ
2012 The Magical Music of Disney Ensemble NASDA, Dir. Stephen Robertson, Christchurch, NZ
2012 Guys and Dolls Rusty Charlie/Joey Biltmore/Ensemble NASDA, Dir. Stephanie McKellar-Smith and Angela Johnson, Christchurch, NZ

Concerts

2020 The Radical 80s Rave Featured Singer Blue Baths, Dir. Darlene Mohekey, Christchurch, NZ
2019 The Big British Bash Host and Featured Singer Blue Baths, Dir. Darlene Mohekey, Christchurch, NZ
2019 Chris' Cafe Cabaret - Solo Show Lead Blackboard Theatre Collective, Dir. Holly Chapell-Eason, Christchurch, NZ
2019 Severely Queer Featured Singer Blackboard Theatre Collective, Dir. Jeremy Hinman, Christchurch, NZ
2016 The Great Grammy Bash Featured Singer Blue Baths, Dir. Darlene Mohekey, Christchurch, NZ
2015 Madame Butterfly Ensemble NZ Opera, Christchurch, NZ
2014 Coca Cola Christmas in the Park Soloist Dir. Turanga Merito

Feature Film

2023 Te Motu Featured extra Piki Island Limited, Christchurch, NZ
2022 Dark City The Cleaner Taylor (Recetionist) Dark City Limited, Christchurch, NZ

Training & Education

2011 - 2013 Bachelor of Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) NASDA, Christchurch, NZ

Skills

Musical Instruments – Voice, and Percussion.
Gymnastics – Round Off, Handstand, Cartwheel, Forward and Back Roll, Walking
on Hands.
Dance – 3 years of Tap, Jazz and Ballet at NASDA, Partner work for 10 years
including several lifts and tricks.
Other – Juggling, Physical Comedy, Pitched Whistling, Accents.