Musical theatre star Stephen Mahy answers some candid everyday questions …
The state of my hair right now is …
Between seeing a bad barber and trying to find a new one. Being a Leo, I pride myself on my mane, but I’m very sheepishly currently wearing a hood to cover it up!
The state of my heart right now is …
Bursting with love for my partner Teagan, and how amazing she is. It’s also confused and lost at the state of the world right now. I hope everyone fighting in wars, dealing with medical issues, losing loved ones, or fighting to put a meal on the table, can find a little more love in their heart.
The state of my undies drawer right now is …
Confusing! I have so many different pairs of undies that I don’t know where to start, and not one pair satisfies my daily needs. They either ride up my butt, fall down past my crack, give me chafing, or if I’m wearing a skirt, I’m not covered nearly as much as I should be!
My best on-stage stuff up was …
Playing Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys. Each actor of the Four Seasons talked directly to the audience, and one night I completely blanked. I was supposed to introduce how the ‘next hit’ came about, but I literally said, “I have no idea”. I turned upstage with my back to the audience and begged with my eyes for someone to save me!
The most famous person I’ve met is …
Tom Cruise, who came to see Jersey Boys on our opening night in Melbourne 2009. He was with Katie Holmes at the time, so I got a double whammy. He was very gracious and happy to have a photo taken with us. I couldn’t believe I was standing next to Top Gun’s Maverick, Cocktail’s Brian and Ethan from Mission Impossible.
If I could have one superpower it would be …
To bring down the Patriarch. The world is falling apart because white privileged men are having tantrums and won’t let anyone else play with their toys. In Australia alone we are dictated to by a bunch of white men who won’t admit their faults. They won’t stand up for what’s right because they fear they’ll lose their pretty end-of-term cash cow. Imagine a woman leading this country!
People don’t know that I once …
Drove from Sydney to Melbourne with only one contact in. It fell out along the way, and I didn’t have my glasses. Dangerous I know, but I had to get there!
Back in high school I was …
Destined to be a pro-baseballer, or so my dad thought. It’s rare to play baseball in Australia but growing up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches I was destined to play in the USA as a catcher. I had the attitude, gear, baseball cards, parents supporting me, but it all came crashing down when I got my calling for the stage – the Forest Youth Theatre. I think I chose the right path.
My autobiography would be called …
Free The Mahy Mahy. I would hope people would discover my lesson in finding the true essence of yourself. There is no one like you and there never will be. Listen to that intuition and lead with your gut!
When the cameras aren’t rolling, I secretly…
Eat all the catering. I see food and eat it!
I’m shit scared of it, so I will never …
Hold a spider or snake. I literally shake in my jeans just looking at them.
If you want to make my blood boil, start talking about …
The injustice for the victims of domestic violence and rape. The legal system is not in favour of anyone coming forward and telling their story. We have failed so many women and men in this country, and abroad.
The song that makes me smile and want to dance is …
I Love It – by Sneaky Sound System. Miss Connie is a Queen!
I feel sad when …
I can’t see my loved ones.
People often mistake me for …
A cop! I’m always asked if I’m a policeman or detective.
My death row last meal would be …
Bollinger Champagne and seafood.
My favourite all-time TV character is …
Thomas Shelby from Peaky Blinders.
The campest thing in my house is …
My pink dining chairs.
My gay mates are …
Straighter than I am!
My Indigenous mates are …
Grinning from ear-to-ear right now, as our new TV show Barrumbi Kids is soon to be released on NITV and SBS! I play Michael.
