Neven Connolly
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A (very) physical actor.
Dancer, clown, host, creature, character, coeliac.
Cosmos
by Cirque du Soleil
Dancer / Understudy Clown
Created aboard the MSC Grandiosa as part of the inaugural cast under the direction of Susan Gaudreau (stage director), Gabriel Dube-Dupuis (creative), Michael Rahhal (assistant/comedy director) and Eric Martel (choreographer).
Exentricks
by Cirque du Soleil
Dancer / Understudy Host
The second show created with MSC with the same team and cast. Neven danced in both shows while understudying the clown/emcee characters with which he was provided multiple opportunities to perform.
Karera
by Sandcastle Theatre
Clown
A resident theatrical circus show with a creation period in which Neven worked with Susan Gaudreau (creative director), Stefan Haves and David Alexandre-Despres (clown consultants) to create the clown A'ate: an eccentric, dancing, faux-magician helping the audience navigate the illustrious world of the show.
Blanc de Blanc Uncorked
by Strut & Fret
Host
The 'Uncorked' version of Blanc de Blanc was created for P&O Cruises after the original 18+ circus-burlesque land show had toured both nationally and overseas. Neven was a part of the original Uncorked cast under the direction of Scott Maidment (creative director) and Spencer Novich (associate/comedy director).
The Empire Strips Back
by Giant Panda King & Neil Gooding Prod.
Dancer / Character
The Star Wars burlesque parody by Russall S. Beattie that started in an Aussie bar and grew to touring three separate productions simultaneously overseas. Neven toured annually with the production for seven years across Australia and North America dancing, stripping, shouting and nerd-ing through several characters.
LEAP
by Neil Gooding Prod.
Dancer / Juggler
Directed by Amy Campbell, Neven joined the original cast for creation and toured Australia as part of this dance theatre with live music production where he debuted a comical juggling-dance act to critical acclaim.
Phly Crew
Cast / Associate Creative
An active member of the comedy-hip hop company from 2016-under the mentorship of co-founders James Barry and Neale Whittaker, Neven performed in multiple staged productions and assisted in their creations along with corporate gigs and competitions nationally and abroad.
Working_Title
Co-creator / Cast
A dance-comedy project created in collaboration with Jordan Russo, Neven and Jordan created and produced two separate, independent two-man productions in Sydney; Themselves and Failed Artists.
TV Commercials
Neven has been featured in TVCs for multiple brands over the years involving experience working with directors such as Paul Middleditch, Matt Devine, Christopher Riggert and Stefan Hunt.
Paradise Lost
by Poetry in Action / Legs on the Wall
Actor
A collaborative project between Bryce Youngman and Joshua Thomson, Neven was part of the initial development and presentation process of a reimagining of John Milton's classic poem using physical theatre and aerial performance, playing the part of Beelzebub.
Petite Suite
by Brand X
Writer / Actor
Under the creative guidance of James Winter, Neven was one of seven artists chosen to create and perform original, site-specific works within the confines of a cultural landmark to audiences in the room. Neven created a period piece combining speech and dance inspired by the razor gang history of the area.
Red Bull Dance Your Style
by Red Bull Australia
Dancer
Neven was selected as a competitor for Australia's first national DYS battle event and made it to the top 8. The event has since expanded each year reaching more cities and audiences with its immersive dance battle format.
Giant Panda King
Dancer / Actor
From the team behind The Empire Strips Back, Neven has been involved in numerous projects from boutique corporate performances to feature films to books.
Thor: Love and Thunder
Non-Disclosed
Without disclosing Neven's role in the film, he worked intimately with director Taika Waititi and some of the A-list cast including Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt and Karen Gillian.
The Fall Guy
Alien / Stunts
Neven worked under director David Leitch performing fight choreography and providing alien close up reaction shots opposite Ryan Gosling.
Contact
We Bury The Dead
Featured Zombie
Currently in post-development, Neven worked with director Zak Hilditch on a specific two-hander scene opposite Daisy Ridley.
Ugly Carter
Brad / Monster Double
Currently in post-development, Neven played the role of Brad, a supporting lead, as well as doubling for some of the monsters more physical action scenes.
Yeah The Boys
Dancer / Actor
Created by Stefan Hunt and Vanessa Marion, YTB has won titles and nominations in short film festivals across Australia and the US with Neven performing as a co-lead.
Rancour
Monster Puppeteer
Written and directed by Dane Hallett, Rancour toured short film festivals across Aus and the UK with the titular monster being brought to life by Neven alongside James Barry.
Dirty Dancing: The Immersive Experience
Dancer
An immersive re-creation directed by Tamasein Holman and choreographed by Jarryd Byrne.
Train of Thought
Dancer
The debut of WeAreSOUND dance company directed by Callum Mooney.
R+J RMX
Dancer
Neven was part of the development cast, choreographed by Larissa McGowan.
Project Home
Dancer
Neven was part of the Australian cast for the internationally touring dance show by Chris Martin and Larkin Poynton.