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Director / Producer - Sunayan Devanesen
Sunayan made his professional theatre debut in Stageright Australia’s Show Boat at The Regent Theatre, following which he completed a Bachelor of Performing Arts at Monash University. Sunayan has produced acclaimed productions of "Tell Me on A Sunday"," Merrily We Roll Along" and Guild nominated concerts “Evolutions” and “Avenue Who”. Sunayan appeared as Henri in "South Pacific" at Adelaide’s Festival theatre, having previously played the role for The Production Company at The State Theatre, Melbourne and for Seabiscuit Productions at The Theatre Royal, Sydney. Sunayan was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role by the Music Theatre Guild for his portrayal of Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar and has received nominations and commendations for Best Director for his work on “Songs for A New World”, “RENT”, “Into The Woods”, “The Wild Party” and “The Last Five Years”.

Some of our past performers...
Devanesen Productions is proud to have worked with many artists who have gone onto work successfully within the professional theatre industry. We have a reputation for finding and nurturing new talent and providing a home for performing arts students, graduates and enthusiasts. Just some of the performers and production team members to have worked with us have included : Emma Langridge (Cabaret, The Full Monty, Dirty Dancing) Kurt Kansley (The Lion King, RENT, Hair), Luke Hunter ( Shout!, Fame, Leader of The Pack), Mary Ann McCormack (Gypsy, How to Succeed in Business, Jolson) , Eddie Perfect (Angry Eddie, Drink Pepsi Bitch!, The Big Con), Anthony Costanzo (Witches of Eastwick, Cats, We Will Rock You), Karinda Mutabazi (Hair, The Lion King, A New Brain) and Laura Fitzpatrick (Fiddler on the Roof, Fame, My Fair Lady). We have also worked with experienced production team members such as Musical Director Adrian Kirk, (The Last 5 Years, Putting It Together, My Fair Lady) who has twice been nominated for The prestigious Green Room Award and Director Peter Fitzpatrick. (AFI Award Winner, Adapted Screen play ‘Hotel Sorrento’).