History of Reg Livermore in Timeline

Reg Livermore is a versatile Australian entertainer, recognized for his work as an actor, singer, theatrical performer, designer, director, lyricist, and writer. He has also worked as a television presenter. His career spans various aspects of the entertainment industry, showcasing his diverse talents and contributions to Australian performing arts.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 1938: Reg Livermore's Birth

Reg Livermore was born in December 1938. He would grow up to become an accomplished Australian actor, singer, theatrical performer, designer, director, lyricist, writer, and former television presenter.

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1955: Staging Snow White

In 1955, Reg Livermore hired the Mosman Town Hall to stage a performance of Snow White. Although the box office took in more money, the profits were small.

1956: Staging Mother Goose

In 1956, Reg Livermore hired the Mosman Town Hall to stage a performance of Mother Goose. Despite a larger box office, the profits remained small.

1957: Professional Career Begins

In 1957, after a successful audition for the Phillip Street Theatre, Reg Livermore's professional career was underway.

1961: First TV Role in Whiplash

In 1961, Reg Livermore had his first known TV role in the early Australian TV adventure series Whiplash.

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1963: Role in The Tempest

In 1963, Reg Livermore played Ariel in The Tempest, an ABC television drama production.

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1964: Starring in The Wizard of Oz

During 1964/65, Reg Livermore starred as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz at the Sydney Tivoli.

1964: Roles in The Rape of the Belt, From the Tropics to the Snow, and The Stranger

In 1964, Reg Livermore co-starred in The Rape of the Belt, featured in the documentary From the Tropics to the Snow, and played Vorussa in the science fiction series The Stranger.

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1965: Role in The Recruiting Officer

In 1965, Reg Livermore featured in the ABC-TV production of The Recruiting Officer, which was the first play performed in New South Wales in 1789.

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1966: Hosting Crackerjack

From 1966 to 1967, Reg Livermore gained his first starring role in TV as the host of the ABC version of the children's comedy series Crackerjack.

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1968: Cast Member of The Mavis Bramston Show

In 1968, Reg Livermore was a featured cast member for the final season of the satirical sketch series The Mavis Bramston Show.

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1968: Participating in Anything Goes

In 1968, after The Mavis Bramston Show finished, Reg Livermore stayed on at Channel 7 to participate in Anything Goes.

1969: Musical Credits in The Mikado and Joining Hair

In 1969, Reg Livermore added to his musical credits in The Mikado and joined the cast of the original Australian production of Hair.

1970: Takes over as Berger in Hair

In 1970, Reg Livermore took over the role of Berger in Hair, which significantly boosted his commercial and theatrical profile.

1974: Role in The Rocky Horror Show

In 1974, Reg Livermore performed as Dr. Frank'n'Furter in the original Australian production of The Rocky Horror Show and recorded the role for the Australian cast recording.

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1975: First One-Man Show: Betty Blokk-buster Follies

In 1975, Reg Livermore conceived his first one-man show, Betty Blokk-buster Follies, which played to record crowds in Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne.

1975: Start of Australian Entertainment Mo Awards

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards were established in 1975 to recognize achievements in live entertainment in Australia.

December 1977: Opening of Ned Kelly

In December 1977, Reg Livermore's musical Ned Kelly, written with Patrick Flynn, opened in Adelaide. Livermore wrote, directed, and designed the show but did not perform in it.

1980: London Performance of Sacred Cow

In 1980, Reg Livermore's trip to London with Sacred Cow created an unexpected sensation. The audience tried to boo him off stage, but he refused to leave.

1982: Starring in Barnum

In 1982, Reg Livermore played the title role in the American musical Barnum.

1984: Revival of The Rocky Horror Show

In 1984, Reg Livermore appeared in a revival of The Rocky Horror Show directed by Daniel Abineri.

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1989: Return to Television and One-Man Show

In 1989, Reg Livermore returned to television as a member of Burke's Backyard on the Nine Network, concurrently writing and performing Wish You Were Here, a one-man show.

1991: Appearing in Iolanthe

In 1991, Reg Livermore appeared in the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Iolanthe for Victoria State Opera.

1992: Directing La Traviata and Performing Santa on the Planet of the Apes

In 1992, Reg Livermore directed La Traviata for Victoria State Opera at the Ballarat Easter Opera Festival and wrote and performed his second one-man show, Santa on the Planet of the Apes.

1992: Green Room Award

Reg Livermore received Melbourne's Green Room Award for Male Performer in a Supporting Role in music theatre for The Pirates of Penzance in 1992.

1993: Touring with Wish You Were Here

During 1993, Reg Livermore toured regional Victoria with his one-man show, Wish You Were Here.

1994: Performing Wish You Were Here

During 1994/95, Reg Livermore performed the play Wish You Were Here at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney.

1996: Appointed Officer of the Order of Australia

In 1996, Reg Livermore was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO).

1998: Writing and Performing Home Sweet Home

In 1998, Reg Livermore wrote and performed Home Sweet Home, Leonard's Last Hurrah for the Clarendon Guest House.

1999: Season at the Sydney Opera House

In 1999, Reg Livermore had a season at the Sydney Opera House following the Melbourne Festival.

2001: Success with The Thank You Dinner

In 2001, Reg Livermore enjoyed enormous success at the Clarendon with The Thank You Dinner – A Feast to Remember.

2001: The start of the Helpmann Awards

The Helpmann Awards is an awards show, celebrating live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001.

2001: Reprising Thank You Dinner

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney in 2008, Reg Livermore reprised his entertainment Thank You Dinner, first performed at The Clarendon in Katoomba in 2001.

2002: Starring in Iolanthe at the Sydney Opera House

In 2002, Reg Livermore starred as The Lord Chancellor in Opera Australia's production of Iolanthe at the Sydney Opera House, for a sell out, three times extended season.

2003: Publication of Autobiography

In 2003, Reg Livermore's autobiography, Chapters and Chances, was published through Hardie Grant books.

2003: Role in The Producers

In mid 2003, Reg Livermore won the leading role of Max Bialystock in Mel Brooks' musical The Producers after auditioning in Los Angeles and subsequently playing in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to great acclaim.

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2006: Playing the Duke of Plaza Toro

In 2006, Reg Livermore played the Duke of Plaza Toro in the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera The Gondoliers for Opera Australia.

2006: Named One of 100 Australian Entertainers of the Century

In 2006, Reg Livermore was named one of 100 Australian Entertainers of the Century at a special ceremony in Melbourne's Docklands.

2007: Relocation to the Southern Highlands

In 2007, Reg Livermore relocated to the Southern Highlands in New South Wales with his long time partner Rob McMicking.

2007: Return to The Pirates of Penzance and The Gondoliers

In 2007, Reg Livermore returned to The Pirates of Penzance at the State Theatre in Melbourne and The Gondoliers at the Sydney Opera House.

2008: Role of Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady

In 2008, Reg Livermore took the role of Professor Henry Higgins for Opera Australia's production of My Fair Lady in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, and Brisbane.

2011: Touring with Nancye Hayes in Turns

In 2011, Reg Livermore toured Australia with Nancye Hayes in his self penned show Turns for Christine Dunstan Productions.

2011: Exhibition at Arts Centre Melbourne

In 2011, an exhibition at Arts Centre Melbourne celebrated Reg Livermore's career, featuring his roles in The Rocky Horror Show, Barnum and The Producers, and his solo shows. The exhibition displayed stage costumes and material from his personal archive.

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February 2014: Signed for the role of The Wizard in Wicked

In February 2014, Reg Livermore was signed for the role of The Wizard in the stage show Wicked.

May 2014: Commencement of Wicked

In May 2014, Reg Livermore commenced playing the role of The Wizard in the stage show Wicked in Melbourne and Sydney. This was his first stage role for two years.

2015: Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2015, Reg Livermore was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sydney Theatre Awards.

2016: Role in My Fair Lady

In 2016, Reg Livermore won the role of Alfred P. Doolittle in the 60th Anniversary production of My Fair Lady directed by Julie Andrews, opening at the Sydney Opera House.

2016: Final Australian Entertainment Mo Awards

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards, annual Australian entertainment industry awards, recognizing achievements in live entertainment in Australia ended in 2016. Reg Livermore won one award in that time.