Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music has welcomed news one of Australian music theatre's leading ladies - Chloe Dallimore - will direct and choreograph Mackay's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie (Aug 14-16).

CQU's Professor and Director of Music and Performing Arts Kevin Purcell said Dallimore was perfect for the industry mentor role as she was the lead in the Australian professional production of Thoroughly Modern Millie as recently as 2006.

Chloe Dallimore. Photo courtesy Colin Page www.theproductioncompany.com.au

Dr Purcell said it was great that students based in Mackay often had more access to leading stars of the industry than those in capital cities, thanks to the ongoing industry mentor program.

Dallimore will work intensively with Bachelor of Music Theatre students in the 3 weeks leading up to the 6 scheduled shows at the CQCM Theatre on campus.

Chloe Dallimore is well known for her lead role as Ulla in The Producers (which earned many awards including a Mo and a Helpmann), and as a guest on TV's Spicks and Specks, but she has also featured in Oliver, Sweet Charity, Chicago, Crazy for You, Annie, The Wizard of Oz and many other productions.

She has performed the role of dance captain and/or choreographer on major productions too.

It's perhaps lesser known but Dallimore's skills were also called on for the blockbuster movie Happy Feet and she was a featured performer in the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Chloe as 'Millie'. PHOTO courtesy Colin Page http://www.theproductioncompany.com.au/

During her early career, she gained a Cameron Mackintosh Scholarship to study Theatre Dance Performance at The London Studio
Centre.

Chloe Dallimore. PHOTO courtesy Colin Page http://www.theproductioncompany.com.au/