SShannon has been performing professionally in musical theatre for over a decade and holds a Master’s Degree in Music Theatre (Distinction) from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
She is the Director and Co-Founder of The Madeleines, a professional vocal trio, where she has performed extensively worldwide and overseen all creative direction and production. Further credits include performing as a lead vocalist roles for Hong Kong Disney, UK touring productions (Cinderella, Rocky Horror Picture Show), lead vocalist roles on major cruise lines, international theatre productions, and screen appearances including Shortland Street and the Netflix series East of Eden.
She has also co-written and produced several original cabarets, which have been performed as headline shows on major cruise lines and as part of national theatre festivals.
Alongside her performance career, Shannon is a dedicated vocal coach and director. As Head of Department for Musical Theatre at APAC, she is passionate about developing confident, creative, and resilient performers equipped for sustainable careers in the musical theatre industry.

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Jayden Grogan is an Australian professional dancer-choreographer, performing artist, teacher, and creative practice researcher. Jayden has performed professionally throughout Australia and internationally in critically acclaimed productions by; Opera Australia, Queensland Ballet, Opera Queensland, State Opera of South Australia, Matt Ward Entertainment, JACs Entertainment’s Cirque Bon Bon, Cirque O L I O, and Cirque JINGLE, Lisa Wilson Projects, Lynch & Paterson, Ozfrank Dance, Camerata - Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, Phluxus2 Dance Collective, Collusion Music and Dance, Restless Dance Theatre, Ballet Theatre of Queensland, and Leipzig Ballet Director Mario Schroeder. He is currently a Principal Dancer in Opera Australia’s The Ring Cycle in all four operas and features as a soloist performer. In the recent production of Billy Elliot - The Musical at The Star Theatre Gold Coast, Jayden starred as the Older Billy soloist dance role, and showcased his triple threat talents as a performer in the ensemble.
Jayden received ovations from QPAC audiences with his world premiere one-man show, Jaz & the Big Red Dance Book (2021) co-created by Jacqui Carroll in the Cremorne Theatre. His highlights for creative direction include choreographing The Phantom of the Opera (2022) for Lynch & Paterson’s sold-out season, and directing, choreographing, and performing the role of Prometheus in the Australian Premiere of Beethoven’s The Creatures of Prometheus (2021) at the Twelfth Night Theatre. He co-created two works that were selected for presentation at the prestigious Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria with SynapSense premiering in prime position for the Opening Night Program in 2017 and Soundline in 2018. He performed on tour in China on multiple occasions. Jayden was nominated in the highly competitive category Favourite Supporting Male Performance by the 2019 Del Arté Charts for his role as Jasper in Queensland Ballet’s production The Little Green Road to Fairyland.
Jayden graduated from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with two degrees including a Master of Philosophy (Creative Practice) in 2020 and received Distinction for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance) in 2017. In addition to his Vice Chancellor’s Creative Industries Scholarship and receiving Dean’s List commendations every semester, Jayden obtained the annual King’s Scholar Medal 2017 from King’s College. He has also taught contemporary partnering as a Sessional Academic Lecturer at QUT. Jayden has experienced creative development processes across Australia with; Sydney Dance Company, Australasian Dance Collective (Expressions Dance Company), Leigh Warren Dancers, Dancenorth, Lisa Wilson Projects, and Prying Eye Productions along with multiple independent choreographers from around the world that have informed his signature ways of moving. He was chosen for Cirque Du Soleil’s official performer selection database. For Queensland Ballet’s 60th Anniversary Gala, Jayden was Assistant Rehearsal Director and Stager for Jacqui Carroll’s Carmina Burana Tavern Scene.

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Simon Chamberlain is a professional Singer, Musical Theatre performer and educator who holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music Studies in Vocal Pedagogy.
As a teacher, Simon works with students of all ages and abilities, but now focuses primarily on adolescent singers at several of Brisbane’s most prestigious schools. Simon previously worked at Edge Hill University in England, where he taught private vocals and Acting through Song to all students in the Bachelor of Musical Theatre program. Simon also works as a Rockschool Examiner through the Australian Music Examination Board.
As a performer, Simon has appeared in various musical theatre productions throughout Queensland. Most recently he performed the role of Keith Potger in Georgy Girl: The Seekers Musical, Adam/Felicia Jollygoodfellow in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, Benjamin “Benny” Collins III in The Rent, and Darren in the Queensland tour of Cloudland The Musical, to name a few. Simon is currently performing in several touring tribute shows. He is the lead singer in The Beach Boys Experience, and his self-produced productions, The Peter Allen Show and The Frankie Valli Experience.
When living in the UK, Simon performed the role of Frankie Valli in The Jersey Guys UK, as well performing with The Vintage Boys as Guest Entertainers aboard cruise ships throughout Europe.

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Maureen has found a place in Brisbane as a Directoreographer - director, choreographer, wordsmith - changing the world one jazz hand at a time. With a passion for Musical Theatre, Maureen has amassed a number of credits across both performance and direction/choreography. Highlights include a partnership with the Central Queensland University Conservatorium of Music, performing in the ensemble of many musicals at QPAC, teaching at various studios including Mad Dance House, 2Ballerinas, being a mentor for the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret and much more. Another passion of Maureen’s is theatre in education, with more than 15 years of performing and directing, with companies including Echelon, National Theatre for Children, Camp Quality and Queensland Arts Council.
2026 credits include Rock Of Ages (director/choreographer) for the CQU Summer School cohort, Little Mermaid Jnr (assistant director/choreographer) for Valmy Productions, Active Schools Travel (director/choreographer) a schools touring production for National Theatre for Children and Brisbane City Council, The Talent Scout (Dance Captain/Performer) for Observatory Theatre and CAST Performance at the Brisbane Powerhouse, Common People Dance Project (teacher/choreographer), The Jury Experience - Murder Trial (Brisbane Resident Director) performing at the Old Museum Building, The Peter Allen Show (Co-producer/Choreographer/Performer) at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre.

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