Richard Macionis

Spine

Actor/vocalist Richard Macionis is no stranger to the live stage – he comes to Dracula’s following years of working extensively on the Australian live circuit, as lead singer of many bands, in Cabaret, Musical Theatre and television. In 2002 Richard began his association at Dracula’s Melbourne theatre, completing two shows, Resurrection and Bloodlust. In 2006, he did a two month guest spot on the Gold Coast, reprising his Bloodlust role, and there he has stayed, performing in Fangs N Fetish, Beasts of Burlesque, Vampirates, Blackblood and now Redrum Cabaret.

A featured performer in the 2009 and 2011 reunion productions, and the original touring cast, of Countdown The Musical Comedy, Richard delighted audiences around Australia with his impersonations of the likes of Simon LeBon, Brian Mannix, and yes… Wham! Richard has also worked in cabaret in both Hong Kong and Singapore, and performed Commedia Del Arte with Melbourne’s Masquerade Productions in Carnevale! He also appeared as hamburger shop manager “Richard” in the long running Australian TV soapie, Neighbours.

With a regular singing guest on Network Ten’s Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton, Richard, is also a songwriter and is know and respected amongst his peers in the recording industry.

Richard has an extensive background in television production, beginning as a reporter on Channel 7’s children’s program Rewind, and later working as a producer on such shows as The Price Is Right, GMA, and Healthy Wealthy & Wise. As Director of his own production company he has developed many projects for network TV, including the successful late night chat and music show, The Big Night In with John Foreman. Richard is also an artist manager, representing some of Australia’s key television and music idols, including John Foreman (Australian Idol). It was under this banner that he was instrumental in the musical production of the finale of Oprah Winfrey’s Ultimate Australian Adventure, screened around the world.

Chris Keipert

Zoo

Drummer, Chris “Zoo” Keipert moved to the Gold Coast from Adelaide in 2006 and started performing at Dracula’s in the show Fangs and Fetish in 2007. Chris started drum lessons at age 10 and after High School (and a few other attempted University courses such as Archaeology and Science!) went to the Conservatorium of Music at Adelaide University where he completed a Bachelor of Music (majoring in jazz drums) followed by a Diploma in Education.

After working as a full time teacher for the education department for 2 years and playing up to 4 gigs a week in Adelaide’s top cover bands and jazz groups, he decided a change of scenery was needed……and hasn’t looked back!

When not bashing the skins at Draculas’, RedRum Cabaret is his fifth show at the theatre, Chris divides his time between giving private drum tuition and studying Law!

Dracula’s talented multi-skilled entertainer and drummer ‘Zoo’ loves putting on make up and coming to work. “Hey, what other job do you get to do that?!”

Dave Kume

Kamikaze D

Joining the talented cast of Dracula's in early 2009, performing in Beasts of Burlesque, Vampirates, Blackblood and now in his fourth season as a Musical Vampire.

Hailing all the way from Japan, David Kume was raised on the Gold Coast from the young age of two. After picking up a guitar in his early childhood, David quickly developed a strong passion for music. Practicing extensively during his schooling years, learning the bass guitar along the way, he found himself playing in various stage, concert, and original bands utilising his unique musical abilities.

David is an audience favourite, particularly remembered for shredding his nightly lead guitar solos, suspended high above the thrilled spectators, while performing his unique aerial acrobatics.

He is also an integral part of Draculas “Spine Crunchers” Jazz trio, featuring on vocals and Electric Double Bass. David is very excited to be part of RedRum Cabaret playing, amongst many, the role of "Kamikaze D".

Jon Peck

Singe

The year was 1542, and Jon had only 34 shells to his name.  The past year had been filled with independent theatre, bordellos and opium tents on the outskirts of town. As hazy consciousness returned…he realized that he was on the outside of life.  How long had he laid here?  Where was all the stuff he came with…and where was he?  He had distant recollections of once working in a far away land.  The land of Melbourne where Draculas once had filled his nights with song and dance, boob signing, cool dance moves and strange comedy…but that all seemed like a distant dream now.  He did the only thing he knew how to… He stood and began walking.

Change washed over his life in a matter of months in the early months of 2011ad.  He was cast in the Hit Musical Comedy, “I Can't Believe It’s Not Countdown”.  The energising effect seemed to waken something that had laid dormant in him for centuries.  He once again knew who he was…what he wanted…and he knew what he must do to get it.  So he played the waiting game.

Winter was setting in when the phone rang.  Jon was well acquainted with the voice of Marc Newman.  Someone on high had heard his prayers.  Someone had seen that Jon was back in the land of the living and that he was ready, life had equipped him with the need for more.  So when he was offered a chance to move from his southern home town and travel to the north, it was urgent and the powers that summoned him.  But Jon knew his destiny.  He had hours to align his old life… Because even then…he was gazing into the blinding light of a new and exciting adventure.  With a new team of skilled clinicians of showbiz. 

Once again… Jon was glad to be amongst the living…dead.

Antoinette Swan

Envy

Antoinette is no stranger to the Gold Coast entertainment industry. This exotic Asian delicacy first graced the theatre stage at the Dracula’s owned Dr Shasgnastys theatre restaurant in 1995. A pocket rocket full of talent she moved residency over to Dracula’s in 1997 where she remained for 7 seasons playing the lovable character Sarah Pax. These days you will find this Filipino beauty gigging around QLD in various bands and occasionally back at the castle getting her fangs out to play Envy at Dracula’s. Quoted as saying "I still need my theatre fix!"

Kenny Holledge

Panic

“Hey there Hoopla; The Circus is In Town!” From the early age of 6, Kenny has been attracted to the thrill of acting and more importantly, entertaining.

Pulling inspiration from his role models; Jim Carey and John Cleese he has strived to be involved in any thing he can get his hands on. From being a Clown and making Balloon Art for ‘Ronald McDonald House’ & ‘Give Me 5 For Kids’ Charities to playing the role of Nuns and Wizards. After 12 years in the Amateur Youth Theatre in Bundaberg Kenny moved to the Gold Coast to work at Warner Brothers Movie World in the Police Academy Stunt Show, before moving on to join Drax for Kids as the crazy, loveable PANIC!

Peter Cullen

Claw

Born in Los Angeles California, Peter moved to Australia early in his youth. In his early teens he first heard the screaming solo from "Sweet Child O' Mine." Music then became his obsession. Peter has played in various bands on the Gold Coast and Brisbane, bringing the glitz and glamour of 1980's LA Glam rock to today’s audiences. His band "Bad Virtue" is currently mastering their debut album, which has been two years in the making. Peter first joined the Dracula’s family in early 2010. He has appeared in "Black Blood" as an understudy for the coveted Pink Floyd act. Peter also appeared on New Years Eve as the guest bass player in the 2011 countdown to midnight, which he describes as, "one of the highlights of my music career.'' Peter is overjoyed to be alongside the credited cast of RedRum Cabaret.

Tracie Filmer

Tourettes

Hidden under a grand piano at a gig, her Jazz muso parents warned that there'll be trouble if she squeaked. With her father's bass amp vibrating at her feet, & her mum's lightening fingers on the ivories, this little night owl was surely destined to become a musician herself. With a Bachelor of Education in Music from Melbourne University, she also performed with various Melbourne cover bands playing the keys, tenor sax & singing. Toured around the East coast of Australia with 'Hot August Night' - a Neil Diamond Tribute & later on, decided to don a wig, false eyelashes & a sequin gown to sing with 'The Motunes' a Motown Revue. As they did in the 60's, the band toured around Australia to support 'The Drifters' & was later thrilled to perform for the opening of the movie 'Standing in the shadows of Motown' in 2001. She is now found 'lurking in the shadows of the castle' & is delighted to be part of the RedRum crew as 'Tourettes'.