Paralympic champion Dylan Alcott announces shock career move
Three-time Paralympic gold medalist Dylan Alcott is set to expand his career by starring in the upcoming Sydney production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
The former wheelchair tennis star, 33, will appear as narrator in the lavish stage production at Theater Royal Sydney next year, from March 31 to April 17.
Alcott said he was incredibly excited about transitioning his career into acting and admitted he couldn't think of a better platform to do so.
βSuper excited to be joining this incredible production of the iconic show,β he said in a statement.
'I couldn't think of a better opportunity for my first theater production, I am very grateful for it. I can't wait to get started and rock on stage in Sydney!'
Three-time Paralympic Games gold medalist Dylan Alcott (pictured) is set to expand his career by starring in the upcoming Sydney production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The former Australian of the Year will be joined by a host of veteran performers, including Jason Donovan, in the role of Frank N. Furter, in the critically acclaimed show that has toured the world.
Other famous Australians will take on the role of narrator as the show performs in different cities, with Myf Warhurst portraying the role in Newcastle and Joel Creasey in Melbourne.
Alcott has previously expressed an interest in further developing his acting career and in July it was announced that he will have a cameo in the upcoming season four of the Stan series Bump.
The former tennis star, 33, will appear as a narrator in the lavish stage production at Theater Royal Sydney next year, from March 31 to April 17.
The former Australian of the Year is joined by a host of veteran performers, including Jason Donovan, in the role of Frank N. Furter, in the critically acclaimed production that toured the world.
In August last year, Dylan said Body + Soul magazine that he has a number of roles lined up and is looking for an Oscar win.
βI want to try a bit of acting, which I'm excited about. I think it will be fun and I think I can be good at it. We already have some small clues,β he told the publication.
Dylan won a Logie β the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent β ββin 2019 for his work as co-host of ABC music show The Set β and is looking to add more statues to his mantelpiece.
The 2022 Australian of the Year recently discussed his plans for the future in a tell-all interview with New Idea. He revealed that more time with his sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten (right) was definitely on the agenda now that he has retired from professional sport
“Growing up, I never saw anyone like me on TV, so I was honored to win a Logie, but it's definitely not as cool as an Oscar,” he added.
The 2022 Australian of the Year and wheelchair tennis star recently discussed his plans for the future in a tell-all interview with New idea.
He revealed that more time with his sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten, 32, was definitely on the agenda now that he has retired from professional sport.