Global Creatures have today revealed the first artists who will bring the world of Moulin Rouge! The Musical to life when the internationally acclaimed production returns to Sydney in March 2027.
Leading the announcement is Ben Hall as The Duke of Monroth. Tim Omaji returns as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Tyler Chapman as Santiago and Thalia Smith as Nini. They complete the first cast announced for the new Australian production.
Together they embody the bohemians, aristocrats and dazzling entertainers who inhabit the Moulin Rouge, bringing Baz Luhrmann’s beloved world to life with glamour, spectacle and heart.
Producer Carmen Pavlovic said the announcement marks the first glimpse of an exciting new Australian company:
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical demands an extraordinary range of performance skills, and Ben, Tim, Tyler and Thalia are outstanding performers who each bring something uniquely special to these iconic roles.
Together, they capture the spirit and passion at the heart of this story. As we build this new Australian company, we’re assembling a cast that will honour everything audiences love about this spectacular production while bringing fresh energy and excitement to the stage for Sydney in 2027.”
Ben Hall will portray The Duke of Monroth, the wealthy and powerful aristocrat whose arrival threatens to change the future of the Moulin Rouge club forever. One of Australia’s most versatile performers, Ben has built an impressive career across stage and screen, including a long running role from 2016 – 2022 as Ned Willis on Neighbours. Theatre credits include Les Misérables, Pretty Woman, Elvis: A Musical Revolution and the upcoming Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical.
Tim Omaji will reprise the role of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the bohemian artist whose unwavering belief in Truth, Beauty, Freedom and Love lies at the heart of the story, returning to the Moulin Rouge! The Musical after captivating audiences in the original Australian production.
A four-time platinum recording artist as Timomatic and former judge on Australia’s Got Talent, Tim’s theatre credits include TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, RENT, Pretty Woman and In The Heights, with screen credits including Clickbait and La Brea.
Tyler Chapman will play Santiago, the fiery Argentinian bohemian and devoted friend to Toulouse-Lautrec and Christian. With his infectious charisma and steadfast belief in the bohemian ideals of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and Love, Santiago becomes a driving force in the fight to protect the Moulin Rouge and its future. This is Tyler’s professional musical theatre debut.
Thalia Smith steps into the role of Nini, the sharpest and most knowing of the Lady M’s, whose loyalty to Satine is matched only by her willingness to speak a truth no one else will. Thalia’s stage credits include SIX the Musical, CATS, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Further casting announcements, including the celebrated roles of Satine, Christian and Harold Zidler, will be revealed in the coming months.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is presented by Global Creatures and opens at Sydney Lyric Theatre from 13 March 2027.
Tickets are available here.
Website: https://moulinrougemusical.com.au/
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/moulinmusicalau/
Hero image photo credit: Eugene Hyland
ABOUT MOULIN ROUGE OF PARIS
The Moulin Rouge of Paris, managed by Jean-Jacques Clerico (CEO), is a dazzling and spectacular universe, the symbol of the Parisian way of celebrating since 1889. Starting life as a popular cabaret and dance hall, the venue became an iconic music hall in the Roaring Twenties, and then a theatre where numerous famous French and international artists stepped out into the limelight.
Today, the Moulin Rouge and its 60 artists present the Féerie revue show: two hours of amazement between cabaret and music hall styles where dance scenes and surprise acts intersperse – without forgetting the Moulin Rouge’s most emblematic dance, the French Cancan! Since its creation, the Moulin Rouge of Paris has always been an invitation to live and share all the emotions and effervescence of a unique party extravaganza. http://www.moulinrouge.fr/
ABOUT GLOBAL CREATURES
Global Creatures is a powerhouse of original theatrical storytelling, renowned for creating spectacular, genre-defining productions that captivate audiences worldwide.
From the awe-inspiring Walking with Dinosaurs—The Arena Spectacular and How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular, to the dazzling Strictly Ballroom The Musical, and the groundbreaking King Kong the company continues to push boundaries in live entertainment. The beloved Muriel’s Wedding The Musical toured throughout Australia in 2017 and 2019 and ran its UK premiere season in April 2025.
Having performed to over 14 million audience members across 15 productions worldwide, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is currently playing on Broadway in New York until the end of August 2026, in London’s West End, a World Tour with upcoming productions set to open in Hamburg in November and non-replica productions in
Scandinavia and Italy later this year. Previous international seasons have included Cologne, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, a North American tour, and an Australian tour from 2021-2024.
The company is also co‑producing the world premiere of ROLEPLAY, a one-woman comedy turned psychological thriller by Hannah Reilly, at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2026.In addition, the company is also developing a live theatrical adaptation of Trent Dalton’s acclaimed novel Boy Swallows Universe and has joined the producing team as General Partner on Gatsby: An American Myth, featuring music and lyrics by Florence Welch, a book by Martyna Majok, and direction by David Cromer. www.global-creatures.com
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