'Whatever the boat I row, you row, a duo' - Performers, Producers and Partners; Wayne and Katie Kermond

Summary: Wayne and Katie Kermond continue the line of an illustrious show business dynasty of performers and theatre-makers. Wayne is the fourth generation of an entertainment family and Katie has forged her own way in the industry as a singer, dancer and producer. Together they ensure audiences are kept enthralled through a fusion of the entertainment of yesteryear and the thrill of contemporary stage vocals, visuals and spectacle. Wayne's introduction to professional musical theatre was at the age of 11 when he was cast as a tap dancing sailor in the musical Gypsy. He then went onto to co-star and play such featured roles as Tom Thumb in Barnum, Baby John & Arab in West Side Story, Seven Little Australians, Jonah Jones, Guys & Dolls, A Chorus Line, Chicago and Urinetown. Wayne is most acclaimed for his starring role as Cosmo Brown in the Australasian Tour of Singin' in the Rain. Wayne has also starred as Max Bialystock in The Producers, the Modern Major General in The Pirates of Penzance, The Vaudevillian in Smoke & Mirrors, Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray The Big Fat Arena Spectacular and in Anything Goes, as Moonface Martin. With over 30 years' experience in the Entertainment Industry, Katie's diverse and comprehensive skills have kept her in demand as a Theatre and Event Producer, Director, Choreographer, Production Coordinator, Performer and sometimes Stand-up Comedian. On the Performance side - Katie has appeared in major Musicals such as West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Evita, Grease, Chicago, Singing' in the Rain... to name just a few. Wayne and Katie's passion for the form of Cabaret has lead them to, create, perform and produce such shows as Candy Man - a celebration of the ultimate Song & Dance Man, Sammy Davis Jnr. and The Kermond 3 Gen Variety Show. Most recently they conceived and produced Spiegelesque in the SpiegelZelt tent touring Australia, with Wayne playing the role of the cheeky Emcee "Vayne". The pair have also steered a host of musicals as Directors/Choreographers - Evita, Mary Poppins, Wicked and Kinky Boots have all received the Kermond golden touch. Wayne and Katie recently concluded a triumphant season of We Will Rock You at The Empire Theatre in Toowoomba. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Whooshkaa, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au