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  Paris
Introduction : Back Story : Synopsis : Lyrics : Paris Live!
 
Cast
 
paris
john parr
British recording legend John Parr is most famous for the lead vocal on the hit single "St Elmo's Fire".
 
helen
sheila parker
A relative newcomer at the time of this recording, Shiela's Welsh passion shows through time and again.
 
cassandra
sheryl parker
Another fresh face in the music industry, Sheryl's (sister to Sheila) role here represents the crest of her career so far.
 
menelaus
joe fagin
Long time British recording artist and lead vocals on "That's Living Alright".
 
                 
 
hector
jon english
An Australian icon and household name, Jon's career spans several decades, many hit songs as well as theatre and tv shows both home and abroad.
 
achilles
bernard 'Doc' neeson
Usually found menacing the stage out front of the rock band 'The Angels', Doc's appearance marks an oblique step for the Irish born singer.
 
aenaes
trevor white
Trevor's career stretches right back to being cast as Jesus in the original "Jesus Christ Superstar".
 
patroclus
philip quast
Star of British stage and screen, as well as across the waters, Philip starred in "Les Miserables".
 
                 
 
agamemnon
john waters
The household name of John Waters graces theatre stage, screen and concert stage alike. Most noted appearances in "Hair" and "Jesus Christ Superstar".
 
priam
terence donovan
Father to Jason Donovan (Neighbours) and screen legend in Australia, Terence can boast hundreds of tv and stage appearances.
 
laocoen
gareth mortimer
Although securing a somewhat smaller role here, Gareth's Welsh voice has earned him acclaim in Wales and across the British Isles.
 
sinon
barry humphries
Stage, screen, television, recording; Barry has done the lot and over many decades. His characters are legendary.
 
                 
 
hecuba
mariette rups-Donnely
Mariette appeared with Jon English in the theatre production of "Big River".
 
ulysses
harry nilsson RIP
American recording legend who's career spanned many albums and many more singles. Most noted for the 'Midnight Cowboy' theme.
 
thersites
francis rossi
His usual place is on a stage in the band "Status Quo" with a guitar slung around his neck. Francis has recorded multiple platinum records.
 
handmaiden
angela ayers
New Zealand born Angela was a dancer and singer and released singles in both her home country and Australia.
 
                 
 
Talthybius
demis roussos
In a role very close to his home country, Demis has traversed the globe many times over singing and entertaining crowds for many years.
 
ajax
david atkins
Australian star of the stage, David appeared in "Hot Shoe Shuffle" to critical acclaim and also danced and sang in "The Pirates Of Penzance".
 
fisherman
adrian payne
"Jesus Christ Superstar" proved to be the launching pad for a number of artists, Adrian not being any different. Australian born and bred.
 
co-Author
david mackay
Australian born British producer, co-writer of Paris. Discovered Bonnie Tyler and he has had 5 #1 hit songs as producer.
 
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Cast Of Characters
   
paris
Youngest son of Priam - Prince of Troy.
helen
Wife of Menelaus - Queen of Sparta.
cassandra
Princess of Troy, and prophetess - doomed to see all her prophetic warnings ignored.
hector
Second in line to the Trojan throne - Warrior amd master of the Trojan defences.
achilles
Prince of the Myrimidons of Pythia in Thessaly - The strongest warrior in the known world, and almost invulnerable due to a blessing from the Gods. But like most divine blessings, has a fatal flaw.
menelaus King of Sparta
Husband of Helen.
agamemnon
Elder brother of Menelaus, and King of Mycenae. Commander-In-Chief of the Greek forces at Troy.
ulysses King of Ithaca
Intelligent and brave. Also blessed and cursed.
patroclus
Confidant and only true friend of Achilles.
priam King of Troy
Father of Paris, Hector and Cassandra. Husband of Hecuba.
aeneas
Trojan noble and sea captain, second-in-command to Hector.
laocoen
High Priest of Troy - the only one who listens to Cassandra
hecuba
Wife of Priam, mother or Paris, Hector and Cassandra
handmaiden
Helen's personal slave.
fisherman
Old friend and confidant to Helen
sinon
Inept, "press-ganged" volunteer, Greek soldier
thersites & talthybius
Two reluctant, bumbling and inebriated Greek soldiers
 
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