Liam J. O’Byrne
Liam J. O’Byrne
Actor
Liam studied at the University of Ballarat where he obtained a BA in Music Theatre. Since then he has been in High Fidelity, Songs of Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid, Songs for a New World, Aladdin, Horrible Harriet: Live on Stage, Boy Girl, Six Inches, A Night at the Musicals and Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.
Biography
Liam studied at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Music Theatre. Whilst at University, Liam played Tom in A Little Touch of Chaos and Bert Barry in 42nd Street. Upon graduating, Liam played the role of Dick in the Australian premiere of High Fidelity (Pursued by Bear). He then went on to tour as the lead vocalist in Elaborate Lives (David Butler Studio). Liam then performed in three successful seasons of The Songs of Alan Menken as lead vocalist (Flourish Productions). During these seasons, Liam flew to Singapore to star as the Prince in the Little Mermaid (Pen2Stage). Back in Brisbane he had the opportunity to play Man 2 in Songs for a New World (New World Productions). Liam then performed in Manila, Philippines in Aladdin's Magical Adventure (Pen2Stage). He then went onto tour Australia in Horrible Harriet: Live On Stage (CDP Producers). Liam performed in the Brisbane cult classics BOY GIRL and SIX INCHES (Oscar Production Company). Liam was then cast as one of the 100 judges in Channel 7's All Together Now. Most recently, Liam had the absolute privilege to perform the iconic Bernadette Bassenger in the Queensland tour of Priscilla: The Queen of the Desert (Redcliffe Musical Theatre). He has also is an original cast member of A Night at the Musicals and has been involved in all four seasons.
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Reviews
I’m still chuckling at Chelsea Burton and Liam O’Byrne as star-worshipping, post-show theatre party groupies, snipping in song at the latest stage offering (they also play a range of press reporters and other characters).
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read Review Here
Liam O’Byrne creditably camps up his characters.
Gareth Macready - Dark Stories | Read Review Here
Other Theatre
2014 – High Fidelity (Theatre), Pursued by Bear, Actor – Dick
2014 – Elaborate Lives (Concert), David Butler Studio – Vocalist
2015 – Songs of Alan Menken (Concert), Flourish Productions – Vocalist
2015 – The Little Mermaid (Theatre), Pen2Stage Productions – Actor – Prince
2016 – Songs for a New World (Theatre), New World Productions – Actor – Man 2
2017 – Horrible Harriet: Live on Stage! (Theatre), CDP Producers – Actor – Ensemble
2017 – Aladdin’s Magical Adventure (Theatre), Pen2Stage Productions – Actor – Jafar
2018 – Boy Girl (Theatre), Oscar Production Company – Actor – Vocalist
2019 – Six Inches (Theatre), Oscar Production Company – Actor – Vocalist
2021 – Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Redcliffe Musical Theatre – Actor – Bernadette Bassenger
Training
2011 – 2013 – Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre), University of Ballarat
Representation
Freelance