"I do so with the greatest regret. Whelan-Browne's professional career began in 2005 in Grease: The Arena Spectacular, playing the role of Patti Simcox.She then went on to reprise the role in the UK. In both productions she understudied Sandy's role. In a promotional video, he described the character as "one of the great, complicated idiots [Shakespeare] writes so well".The cast includes Frank Woodley, Christie Whelan Browne and Richard Piper.In April, Rush's lawyers lodged an affidavit with the Federal Court that claimed the actor had suffered significantly due to the Daily Telegraph front-page story, which was picked up around the world.Last August, MTC revealed Rush would headline Shakespeare's Twelfth Night from November 12 this year.Single tickets for the play sold briskly after they went on sale on Thursday.

The cast includes Frank Woodley, Christie Whelan Browne and Richard Piper. Rush was to play the character of Malvolio in the production of William Shakespeare's comedy. "Casting announcements will be made in due course," Mr Sheehy said.In a note to MTC subscribers, Simon Phillips said: "After so many successful collaborations, it's a great sadness to me that Geoffrey cannot continue with this show, but of course I understand and respect his decision and wish him the very best.

18k Followers, 744 Following, 1,818 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Christie Whelan Browne (@christiewhelanbrowne) Christie Whelan Browne on working with Geoffrey Rush Tim O'Connor sat down with Australian leading lady of musical theatre  Christie Whelan Browne during Harvest Rain's BEHIND THE RED CURTAIN series and discussed working with Academy Award winning actor, Geoffrey Rush.
MTC artistic director Brett Sheehy said the company "respects Geoffrey's decision and will be working immediately with Simon Phillips to cast the role in what will continue to be an exciting landmark work in the MTC season". "Due to my current circumstances and medical advice, I must withdraw from the upcoming project of Twelfth Night," Rush said in the statement.

In April, Rush's lawyers lodged an affidavit with the Federal Court that claimed the actor had suffered significantly due to the Daily Telegraph front-page story, which was picked up around the world. Christie Whelan Browne (born 6 August 1982) [citation needed] is an Australian actress who has worked extensively in musical theatre.. Career. In April, Rush's lawyers lodged an affidavit with the Federal Court that claimed the actor had suffered significantly due to the Daily Telegraph front-page story, which was picked up around the world.In a statement released by the MTC on Monday, Rush said he was withdrawing from the production with "the deepest regret".

The cast of the MTC production also incudes Frank Woodley, Christie Whelan Browne …

I know that I would not be able to provide the necessary creative spirit and the professional stamina required for the project.

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