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Darren Hulcombe - Musical Director - Drums, and Lead Vocals |
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Over the past 16 years Darren has had a wide and varied music career. After graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 1992 with a Diploma of Music, Darren began his professional career as a percussionist for a variety of orchestras including the QUEENSLAND THEATRE ORCHESTRA, the ViICTORIAN STATE ORCHESTRA and OPERA AUSTRALIA.
Darren also has a passion for popular music and has had success as both a songwriter and performer. For several years Darren worked as a theatre drummer on cruise ships, travelling all over the world backing a variety of Vegas style production shows and international artists such as MARIANNE FAITHFUL and THE DRIFTERS.
Over the past 2 years Darren has performed in a variety of Melbourne cover bands and was the drummer with the “Idols of the 80’s” show, backing famous Australian 80’s Idols including, PSUEDO ECHO, REAL LIFE, BOOM CRASH OPERA and THE CHANTOOZIES. He has also performed on a variety of National TV and radio shows backing artists such as RIKI LEE and Idols judges MARK HOLDEN and MARCIA HINES.
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Gillian Perry - Comedian - Vocalist - Dancer |
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Being born and raised in country Victoria, Gillian caught the performing bug early but had no access to training. At age 18 her raw natural spunk got her accepted into University to complete a B.A in Music Theatre Performance. After which she joined ‘Brainstorm Productions’ touring Australia wide for 2 years performing issue based shows for primary and high school students. Discovering great chemistry with her touring partner Ash she was poached for his DIY theatre company ‘Sisters Grimm’ and went on to perform in ‘Fat Camp’ ‘Bumtown’ and the highly successful ‘Mommie & the Minister’ which debuted at LaMama and then later toured to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2008. It was her role as Harriet Lovely which had the Herald Sun saying “Perry is a compelling clown” and Bnews endorsing with “Gillian Perry hits every gag with bullseye precision.” Her TV credits include “The Megan Mullally Show” for USA network NBC wherein a video she created of her hometown Eildon was shown on air and lead to her being a guest. Also back home she featured in a Superman 2 sketch with Shaun Micallef for his SBS program ‘Newstopia’. Gillian is thrilled to become fresh BLOOD at Dracula’s for ‘Redrum Cabaret.’ |
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Ash Flanders - Lead Male Vocalist - Comic
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Ash Flanders graduated from the Ballarat Arts Academy (formerly BAPA) in 2002. For the next two years he toured Australia with theatre-in-education company Brainstorm Productions (2003-4). In 2005, Ash performed as part of the Comedy Festival and was introduced to future partner-in-grime, Declan Greene. The pair immediately formed their queer DIY production company Sisters Grimm, and Ash has since co-written, produced and starred in Fat Camp (2006), Bumtown (2007), Cellblock Booty (2008), Little Mercy (2010) and Mommie & the Minister (2007 / 2008), which toured to both Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. In 2007 he performed Adam Cass’ one-man play I love you, bro which then enjoyed seasons at the Malthouse, the famous Spiegeltent, London’s Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe and the Dublin Gay Theatre Festival where Ash was nominated for Best Male Actor. Ash has also starred in various short films, music videos, fronted cheesy bands and made people giggle so hard that whatever they're drinking come out their nose.
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Soren Jensen - Lead male Vocalist and Comedian
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Soren has recently moved to Melbourne via Canberra and Sydney where he trained at The National Acting School and Actors Centre Australia. He has appeared in over 30 amateur and professional plays including Angels in America, The Producers, Cosi, Hedda Gabler, Don’s Party , Noises Off, A Lie of The Mind, 3 sisters and many others.
Making his directorial debut in 2009 with “The Shape of Things” it won Best Play for the Canberra Region, as well as best Lead Actor and Actress. Soren has also done various short films, commercial and voiceover work, as well as teaching.
This is Soren’s first chance to sink his teeth into performing in Melbourne and he’s loving working with such a fantastic cast and company.
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Phillipa Harrison - Lead Female Vocalist - Choreographer |
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Hailing from the UK, Philippa has worked extensively in both theatre and television. Her London-based theatre credits include, ‘OLIVER!’, ‘SCROOGE- THE MUSICAL’ and the principal role of Polly Browne in ‘THE BOYFRIEND’. Philippa has featured in many television commercials, including campaigns for CHILDLINE and CHILDREN IN NEED.Philippa has performed in many pantomimes including ‘CINDERELLA’, ‘SNOW WHITE’ and ‘PUSS IN BOOTS’. She has also modelled for leading dance catalogues such as DANCE XPRESS and DANCE FORCE.After completing her BA (Hons) in Dance and Theatre Performance, Philippa featured in the box office smash hit MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS… with Dame Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins. The next 18 months were spent cruising around the world on the PACIFIC PRINCESS and TAHITIAN PRINCESS for both P&O and Princess Cruises. It was on the high seas that Philippa met her husband-to-be, STIX, and subsequently emigrated to Australia. Once safely ‘down under’ she performed with some of Melbourne’s top cover bands and was the understudy for BEASTS OF BURLESQUE and VAMPIRATES at Dracula’s.Philippa is delighted to be a member of the principal cast for BLACK BLOOD |
| Gabe Andrews - Lead Guitarist - Vocals - Ice Skater! |
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Gabe Andrews is a 2008 honours graduate from Melbourne University’s Conservatorium of Music where he majored in guitar performance. Gabe is an experienced guitarist and has been performing from the young age of 5. Performing highlights have included performing at Rod Laver Arena and Vodaphone Arena as part of the prize for winning a national songwriting contest with his group Flavus (2001) and with the same group reaching the national finals of the 2002 Hard Rock Café ‘Hard Rock’ competition performing at both the Melbourne and Sydney venues. Also, in 2006 he was awarded the Young Performer of the Year award at the Apollo Bay Music Festival.
Gabe has received a diverse musical training in jazz, classical and contemporary styles on both acoustic and electric guitar. Now as part of the Draculas cast he is exited to return to his roots and unleash his inner rocker. Oh yes, he does ice skate in this production. |
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