Michael Cassel group

Director: Thomas Kail, Music Director: Alex Lacamoire, Choreographer: Andy Blankenbuehler

2024 Sydney Theatre Award Nominee, Judith Johnson Award BEST PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE IN A MUSICAL

2024 BroadwayWorld Award Nominee, BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (MUSICAL THEATRE)

“She brings immense emotional capacity, vocal strength and range to an often underperformed role. She is joyfully smitten in the Beyonce-inspired ‘Helpless’ and her captivating, heart-wrenching performance of ‘Burn’ had me in tears.”- Timeout

“The strength of Miranda’s songwriting and Makan’s performance is seen nowhere more clearly than in Burn, Eliza’s response to her husband’s infidelity. The opening-night audience was raucous for much of the evening but for this song was stilled, making not a breath of sound in the several long silences built in.”- The Australian

“Vidya Makan shines in her debut as Eliza; her voice is stunning and compelling. Her performance of ‘Burn’ brought new life to the song with her palpable anger and hurt. I wish I could have pressed rewind and watched it again.”- SceneStr

“Delving into Eliza’s joy and subsequent emotional hurt, she and Arrow forge a convincing rapport and the second act, when they retreat “Uptown”, is tear-jerkingly moving.”- Limelight Magazine

Melbourne Theatre company

Director: Dean Bryant, Music Director: Zara Stantion, Choreographer: Andrew Hallsworth

2024 Green Room Award Nominee, BEST SUPPORTING ARTIST (Musical Theatre)

“Makan is a particular standout, belting out a terrific solo in The Best is Yet to Be.”- The Guardian

“…nails the most powerful solo performance of the night…”- Timeout

“She gets to show off her big-musical voice.”- Limelight Magazine

“Vidya Makan has a superb singing voice and displays grit as Ruby.”- The Blurb

louise withers and associates

Director: Lucy Moss, Jamie Armitage, Music Director: Katy Richardson, Choreographer: Carrie-Anne Ingrouille

2023 Green Room Award Winner, BEST ENSEMBLE (Musical Theatre)

2023 Sydney Theatre Award Nominee, BEST ENSEMBLE (Musical Theatre)

“Catherine Parr is played by Vidya Makan, who blows the roof off with stunning vocals and – crucially – carries the show into a denouement that could, in less confident hands, feel far too treacly.”- The Guardian

“…Vidya Makan, as Parr, binds the show together with a last minute burst of vocal power.”- Sydney Morning Herald

“Flawless... The six of them truly have made their mark as some of the strongest performers in Australian theatre with impeccable vocals, perfect harmonies, astonishing choreography, and seamless transitions between scenes, songs, and singers. Not a single beat, word, note or move was missed for the entirety of the show.”- Scenestr

“Vidya Makan raises the roof with I Don't Need Your Love as Catherine Parr.”- Limelight Magazine

“…delivered with impeccable timing…”- City Hub Sydney

altitude theatre

Director: Bree Tipoki Langridge, Music Director: Kuki Tipoki, Choreographer: Bree Tipoki Langridge

“Vidya Makan dives deep into the character of Papa Ge – God of Death so magnificently. She portrays her darker side and depth of variety as an actress and performer.” - The Fame Reporter

“With a stunning lower register and imposing presence, Makan was the perfect casting choice for Papa Ge. While there was darkness in Makan’s performance, this was skillfully balanced with moments of understanding and light.” - Theatre Haus

Vidya Makan Sings 'Forever Mine’

Sunday In The Park With George

Dot/Marie

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Director: Sonya Suares, Dean Drieberg, Music Director: Ned Wright-Smith, Choreographer: Zoee Marsh

2020 Green Room Award Nominee, BEST PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE Musical Theatre

“Makan’s comic timing is impeccable, as is her ability to draw the audience’s attention.”- Theatre Press

“The two leads – Vidya Makan as Seurat's mistress and muse, Dot, and Nick Simpson-Deeks as George – sing wonderfully in demanding roles… their charisma holds the piece together…”- The Age

“Vidya Makan brings a strong and beautiful voice and perfectly lovable audacity to Dot...she delivers the perfect measure of kind, funny, feisty and worthy. As elderly Marie, Vidya Makan was vocally and physically impressive and spot on cheeky...this performance was wonderfully stand alone, fresh and thoroughly enjoyable.”- Australian Stage

“Vidya Makan adopts a forthright persona as Dot…In act two, Makan crafts an absolutely charming characterisation as plucky, wheelchair-bound Marie, delivering a touching rendition of Children and Art.”- Simon Parris

“Nick Simpson-Deeks as George and Vidya Makan as Dot/Marie are standouts.”- Broadway World.

“Vidya Makan is forthright and sassy.” -Theatre Press

“Makan sings beautifully as Dot and is hilarious and adorable as Marie.”- Broadway World

“Vidya Makan shows how easy it was for George to choose her…”- Sometimes Melbourne

Merrily We Roll Along

KT/Meg/Mrs Spencer/Others

hayes theatre

Director: Dean Bryant, Music Director: Andrew Worboys, Choreographer: Andrew Hallsworth

“… Vidya Makan (is) particularly endearing with the effortless comedy (she) delivers at every turn.” - Suzie Goes See

“…Vidya Makan shone with versatility, charisma and impressive vocals that made every scene pop with life.”- Theatre Travels

“Attractive and effervescent support comes from Vidya Makan.” - Australian Stage

“Vidya Makan, playing a variety of roles is a very sophisticated member of this ensemble.” -Kevin Jackson’s Theatre Diary

Shake and Stir

Director: Craig Ilott, Choreographer: Lucas Newland, Music Director: Glenn Moorhouse

Australian shakespeare company

Director: Glenn Elston, Choreographer: Sue-Ellen Shook

Watch This

Director: Sara Grenfell, Choreographer: David Wynen, Music Director: Cameron Thomas

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Arena Theatre Company

Director & Designer: Christian Leavesley

Let It Be: The Songs Of Lennon And McCartney

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Flourish productions

Director: Drew Downing

“… a stunning performer…”- Theatre People

“One of my favourite performances of the night was Makan and Ana Mitsikas’ duet of Ticket to Ride, providing a funky jazz piano accompaniment as well as the smooth vocals.”- Theatre Press