Cultured Views

I am not in the business of making incredible predictions but this time I will stick my neck right out and do so. And I challenge anyone to disagree!

The stage version of the multi-award winning Australian film - Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical – has premiered at the Palace Theatre on London’s West End with a legend and icon of the Australian stage making his West End debut in the role of trans-sexual Bernadette…Tony Sheldon.

Tony is a true child of the showbusiness industry and has long been an established performer of a very diverse range of roles in Australia. In the 1980′s his portrayal of the unsinkable female impersonator, Arnold, in the play Torch Song Trilogy established him as an actor of deep insight and remarkable ability. Why it has taken so long for him to gain international recognition is completely beyond me – but no doubt London will very soon be buzzing with excitement about this supremely talented artist.

Tony has lived a life steeped in showbiz being the child of Frank Sheldon and the brilliant musical performer Toni Lamond - he is also the nephew of Helen Reddy. I am really excited that he is now going to be seen on stage by people from all over the world who attend this show on the West End – I met Tony at a function at the Sydney Opera House in 1992 and he is really is the most down to earth and genuinely charming man.

And now this great talent is getting the recognition he so deserves.

Pictured Above: Stars of Priscilla – Oliver Thornton, Tony Sheldon & Jason Donovan.

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