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Monday, September 26, 2011

Mary Poppins Cast Updates

This week is set to be a busy one on Cherry Tree Lane.

6 months into the Sydney season and it is time for a significant cast change.

As we have reported earlier, Verity Hunt-Ballard is taking time off in order to recover from an injury. We believe it is a repetitive strain injury (RSI) to her shoulder caused from the harness required to fly and constant use of the umbrella.
Scarlett Strallen has been flown in to help out before the Brisbane season. She watched a performance last weekend and will start rehearsals this week.
She will play the leading role between Wednesday the 5th of October and Sunday the 27th of November.

Marina Prior has now left the company, with Pippa Grandison taking over as Mrs Banks, playing her first 'unofficial' performance last week.

Several ensemble changes are also about to happen.
Glen Oliver will come from Wicked to replace Justin Anderson, with Justin heading on the Wicked Asian tour.

Jennifer Peers will replace Anna Lee Robertson as Miss Lark, understudying Miss Andrew

David Spencer will replace Troy Sussman as Von Hussler, also understudying Mr Banks and the Park Keeper.

Jodie Harris is replacing Christina Tan in the ensemble, as well as Mrs Banks, Miss Lark and Bird Woman understudies.
Monica Swayne will be an onstage swing and new understudy for Mary Poppins.

And finally Philip Quast has been cast in Yes, Prime Minister, so will also not be continuing on the Australian Tour.

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