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3 unusual facts about Jim Sharman


Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul

Originally this song was intended for its author, Richard O'Brien, to sing in the original stage production, though director Jim Sharman convinced O'Brien to portray the character of Riff Raff instead of Eddie.

Jim Sharman

The ensemble included many major Australian artists, including actors Geoffrey Rush, Gillian Jones, John Wood and Kerry Walker and associate director Neil Armfield, who would further develop this adventurous tradition at Sydney's Belvoir Street Theatre.

Shirley Thompson vs. the Aliens

Shirley Thompson vs. the Aliens is a 1972 film directed by Jim Sharman.


State Theatre Company of South Australia

Notable actors, writers and directors, working with the Company include Neil Armfield, Ruth Cracknell, Andrew Bovell, Judy Davis, Gale Edwards, Mel Gibson, Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sharman, Hugo Weaving and John Wood.


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