Sophie Wright is an Australian musical theatre and screen actress, and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.[1] Wright made her professional music theatre debut in 2013 in the Australasian production of Wicked, as the Elphaba cover and in the ensemble.[2] Other notable works are a featured performer in Hugh Jackman's Broadway to Oz (2015), Kate Monster/Lucy in the Melbourne production of Avenue Q (2016),[3] Lauren in the Australian premiere of Kinky Boots (2016-2017)[4] and Angela Black in the Australian television comedy series Mr Black (2018-2019)[5] starring Stephen Curry, Nadine Garner, Nicholas Russell and Paul Denny, on Network 10. In 2017 she was judged by the Age newspaper to be No 6 of "Meet the Aussie stars to watch " [6]
Sophie Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born | Australia |
| Genres | Film and Tv, Music Theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Biography
editWright was accepted into WAAPA's Bachelor of Music Theatre degree, graduating in 2011. Following WAAPA, Wright played the role of Nicole Woodlowe in Monster Pictures horror thriller movie The Butcher Possessions (originally named ‘Beckoning the Butcher’)[7] and as Lana in LAD Feature Film Pty Ltd Is This the Real World?[8]
In 2013, Wright made her professional music theatre debut in the Broadway musical Wicked (2013-2015) as the Elphaba cover touring New Zealand, Philippines and Australia. Following Wicked, Wright joined the ensemble cast of Hugh Jackman's concert arena Broadway to Oz (2015) touring nationally.
Other credits include, Song Contest – The Almost Eurovision Experience,[9] as Young Sally in Follies in Concert and as Kate Monster and Lucy in Avenue Q (Prince Moo Productions).[10]
Wright was the original Australian Lauren in the Australian premiere of Kinky Boots (the Michael Cassell Group) in 2016–17. She was nominated for a Helpmann Award "Best Female Actor in a Musical" in 2017[11] She also played the role of June and Mazeppa in the Hayes Theatre/Luckiest Production of Gypsy.[12]
Wright also plays Angela Black in the new comedy television series Mr Black, to be seen on Network 10 in 2019 alongside Stephen Curry, Nadine Garner, Nicholas Russell and Paul Denny.
Personal life
editOther than performing, Wright's main interest is the psychology and mindset of performers and creative people.[13]
Stage Credits
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Type | Location | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mr Black | TV series
(8 eps) |
Melbourne | Angela Black | CJZ /Network Ten |
| 2003 | Marking Time (ABC TV/Beyond Productions) | Mini TV series
(1 ep) |
Sydney | Rachel Maranos | ABC/Beyond Productions |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Is this the Real World? | Lana | LAD Feature Film Pty Ltd. Dir: Martin McKenna |
| 2013 | The Butcher Possessions | Nicole Woodlowe | Formerly Beckoning the Butcher. Monster Films |
| 2012 | Party Goods, etc (Short) | Katie | Live & Learn Productions |
Stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gypsy | June and Mazeppa | Hayes Theatre/Luckiest Productions |
| 2016-2017 | Kinky Boots | Lauren | Michael Cassell Group |
| 2016 | Avenue Q | Kate the Monster and Lucy | Prince Moo Productions |
| 2016 | Follies in Concert | Young Sally | Storeyboard Entertainment |
| 2016 | Song Contest – Almost Eurovision Experience | Ensemble | Song Contest International Trust |
| 2015 | Broadway to Oz – Hugh Jackman’s Concert Arena | Female ensemble and featured performer | Dainty Group |
| 2013-2015 | Wicked | Elphaba cover and ensemble | The Gordon Frost Organisation |
| 2007 | Dead Man Walking | Female ensemble | Andrew McManus Presents/Alexander Productions |
Awards
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Role | Production | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Helpmann Awards | Best Female Actor in a Musical | Lauren | Kinky Boots | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "On the Couch with Sophie Wright". Australian Arts Review. 22 October 2016. Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Cast |". wickedthemusical.com.au. Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Avenue Q cast announced for Melbourne run | News". AussieTheatre.com. 20 May 2016. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Kinky Boots". Michael Cassel Group. 9 April 2017. Archived from the original on 6 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Stephen Curry stars in Network Ten's new comedy 'Mr. Black'". IF Magazine. 15 August 2018. Archived from the original on 16 August 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ Carmody, Broede (7 January 2017). "Margot Robbie, Chris Hemsworth… Joe Klocek? Meet the Aussie stars to watch". The Age. Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ The Butcher Possessions, archived from the original on 24 June 2017, retrieved 24 September 2018
- ^ Is This the Real World, archived from the original on 2 April 2017, retrieved 24 September 2018
- ^ "Cast - Almost Eurovision Experience". Song Contest. Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Avenue Q cast announced for Melbourne run | News". AussieTheatre.com. 20 May 2016. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Actress Sophie Wright up for Helpmann Award". 20 July 2017. Archived from the original on 23 July 2017.
- ^ ACMN. "Gypsy". Hayes Theatre Company. Archived from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Manly Daily". May 2017.