MARTIN LANE The Bishop of Digne, Lesgles, Ensemble Javert understudy

TOURED: Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Perth, Brisbane

BIOGRAPHY:

Martin Lane has varied experience which includes theatre, television, opera and musicals. Born in 1967, Martin has a Diploma of Theatre Arts from the Darwin Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Music from the Victorian College of the Arts. Since 1988 his theatrical appearances have included the role of Uncle Jim in Thicker than Water and the auctioneer in Vincent - an a cappella opera both for St Martins Theatre Company in Melbourne. In film and television he has appeared regularly in a range of roles for Grundy Television in Neighbours and Australia's Most Wanted. During 1993 Martin played Young Frank in Pighouse Productions' Seven Days Under Mavis and appeared in various roles in the ABC's The Damnation of Harvey McHugh. Martin made his professional debut in musical theatre as part of the Australian Tour of Blood Brothers covering the role of Sammy and in 1995 he joined the cast of Simon Gallagher's production of Pirates of Penzance. Martin joined the chorus of the Victoria State Opera for its 1995/96 seasons. He was then engaged to play the role of Rapunzel's Prince in the Elston, Hocking and Woods production of Into the Woods in Melbourne. Martin later appeared in the role of Pedro in the 1996 Ballarat Opera Festival's production of Villa Lobos Magdalena. He has just completed the 1997 Melbourne season with Opera Australia. Martin is extremely happy to be part of Les Miserables and is looking forward to the adventures ahead.

RECENT PROJECTS:

Martin is currently touring the UK in the new touring production of Sunset Boulevard.

LINKS:

Boulevard - unofficial site

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