Simon Burke is one of the true icons of the entertainment world, having achieved critical and popular acclaim on stage, screen and beyond in both Australia and the UK.

Since winning the AFI Award for Best Actor at the age of 13 for his performance in The Devil's Playground Simon Burke has enjoyed great success both in Australia and the UK in film, television, stage, concert appearances and cabaret.

Simon's many stage credits include Marius in the original Australian cast of Les Miserables, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Whizzer in Falsettos (nominated Best Musical Performance Sydney Theatre Critics' Circle Awards) and Billy Crocker in Anything Goes for which he received the Green Room Award for Best Actor in a Musical. In London, he played Raoul in Phantom of the Opera and Carl-Magnus in A Little Night Music starring with Dame Judi Dench at the Royal National Theatre.

Simon's impressive repertoire extends to film and television as well, including Pitch Black (with Vin Diesel), Brides of Christ, After the Deluge, Water Rats, Thank God You're Here, All Saints and The Alice. Simon is also one of Play School’s most loved and long-standing presenters.

Simon is also a sought-after host and corporate performer, having won high praise for his performances at some of Australia's most prestigious events.

 

 

 

 

 

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