Sophie Wright (actress)
Musical artist
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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 | |
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Wright at the 17th Annual Helpmann Awards | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Australia |
| Genres | Film and Tv, Music Theatre |
| Occupations | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Biography
Wright 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
Other than performing, Wright's main interest is the psychology and mindset of performers and creative people.[13]
Stage Credits
Television
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Role | Production | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Helpmann Awards | Best Female Actor in a Musical | Lauren | Kinky Boots | Nominated |