Evil Dead The Musical isn’t just a show, it’s a bloody good time that’s taken the world by storm with over 500 productions globally. Based on the cult classic Evil Dead film franchise, this Off- Broadway sensation combines outrageous humour, absurd horror, and a splash (literally) of gore to deliver a theatrical experience like no other.

Follow five unlucky college students as they head to a remote cabin in the woods, accidentally unleash a horde of demons, and watch their weekend turn into a symphony of blood-soaked chaos.

Stoddart Entertainment Group has summoned a team of fearless and passionate performers to bring the cult classic Evil Dead The Musical to life (and maybe to death. and back again. and again!) on the Reginald Theatre stage at the Seymour Centre, Sydney and Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne.

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Cast

Harley Dasey — Ash

Harley hails from Gidgegannup, Western Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Music Theatre from the Elder Conservatorium of Music and a Diploma of Musical Theatre from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Harley spent 2023 as a vocalist at Universal Studios Japan. Now based in Naarm/Melbourne, he has since frolicked in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens as Orlando in As You Like It (Melbourne Shakespeare Company) and whipped out some puppetry when he played Princeton in Avenue Q (AG Theatre).

Other previous credits include the a cappella rock show Retro FM (Festival Statesmen Chorus) at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and playing the role of Elliot in a new musical, The Killdeer (dir. Tay Broadley), at Perth Fringe. He also has a deep love for music, having played guitar, saxophone, and percussion throughout his life.

Grace Alston — Annie / Shelley

Grace is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (BA Music Theatre, 2023) and Brent Street (Diploma of Musical Theatre, 2020). She most recently returned from Prague, performing internationally with the Australian Shakespeare Company as part of their 2025 Graduate Players.

In 2024, Grace was a resident artist with Broadway Unplugged through the BeYou Group, performing at shows throughout the year. Her earlier international experience includes the 2019 MTI Music Theatre Allstars program.

At WAAPA, Grace’s credits include Bombalurina in Cats, Ethel McCormack in Footloose, Queen Gertrude in Hamlet, Sara Jane Moore in Assassins, and Margaret Darcy in The Good Fight, along with ensemble roles in Sweeney Todd and Mack and Mabel. While training at Brent Street, she played Charity Hope Valentine in Sweet Charity and Margaret White in Carrie.

Emma Wilby — Cheryl

Since graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium in 2023 with a Bachelor of Music Theatre (Distinction), Emma has pursued opportunities which reflect her gift for storytelling. Most recently, Emma appeared in the Australian premiere of Tarzan the Musical.

Other career highlights include Dusty the Musical, her professional debut as Francine Valli in Jersey Boys, and the roles of Veronica Sawyer in Heathers, Pepper Walker/Dance Captain in Cry-Baby, and Tiger in Queensland Theatre’s workshop of Round the Twist directed by Simon Phillips.

Emma has also appeared as Sasha in QPAC’s Development Workshop of Once in a Lifetime, as Mae in The Pajama Game, and in roles in 10-Act Cabaret, 42nd Street, and Grease.

Jake Ameduri — Scott

Jake Ameduri is an exciting artist on the rise. Originally from Perth, he studied at both WAAPA and the Elder Conservatorium. A rounded triple threat, Jake has a strong stage presence and a unique performance style.

His professional credits include Onstage Swing in SISTER ACT (Crossroads Live), Timothy Price and others in AMERICAN PSYCHO: THE MUSICAL THRILLER (SeeYou Sunday Inc), and developing a role in the new work WHEN HENRY (Be You Group).

While at the Elder Conservatorium, his credits included Grantaire/Understudy Marius in LES MISÉRABLES, Carlos/Understudy Kyle in LEGALLY BLONDE, and Old Man Strong/Swing in URINETOWN. He also featured in song cycles such as IN PIECES: A NEW MUSICAL and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD.

Elaina Bianchi — Linda

Elaina Bianchi is a Melbourne-based performer and graduate of the Patrick School of the Arts, where she completed her Diploma of Musical Theatre (2022–2024).

Elaina’s recent credits include American Psycho: The Musical (Vanden and others) and performances with Opera Australia in La Bohème, Cavalleria Rusticana, I Pagliacci, and Tosca.

She has also appeared in high-profile commercial and corporate events, including the AFL Grand Final Pre-Show (Katy Perry), Amway Gala, Australian Dancesport Championships, and the Olympians’ Welcome at Rod Laver Arena.

Oliver Clisdell — Ed

Oliver is a Music Theatre graduate from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre, previously Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

Oliver most recently appeared in the Australian premiere of Santa Claus: The Musical (Teatro and On Your Feet Productions), playing the role of Henchy at Sydney’s newest theatre, Teatro at the Italian Forum. Prior to this, he was part of the ensemble and covered the role of Axel in Theatreworks’ production of the brand-new Aussie musical Bearded: The Musical.

Other credits include Elf in the 2023 QLD tour of A Very Naughty Christmas (Woodward Productions), Baldwin Blandish/Dance Captain in Cry-Baby the Musical, Ensemble/Bert Barry Cover in 42nd Street, Dance Captain/Swing in Working: Localised, Swing in Heathers: The Musical (QAEMT), Host in Bluey Live! (HVK Productions), and Charlie and others in Maybe a Miracle (Echelon Productions).

In addition to his studies at QAEMT, Oliver is also a 2020 graduate of the Diploma of Musical Theatre from NIDA, where he worked with Philip Quast, Anne-Maree McDonald, and Simon Burke AO.

Harrison Riley — Jake

Harrison’s previous credits include Dog Man in Dog Man, The Gruffalo/Predators in The Gruffalo’s Child, Ensemble/Swing in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Mike Teavee in the Australian tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Paloma Renouf — Swing

Paloma holds a Diploma of Musical Theatre from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), graduating in 2023. At NIDA, she appeared in Sweeney Todd as Dance Captain and ensemble member.

Shortly after graduating, Paloma made her professional debut in 2024 with GWB Entertainment’s international tour of Miss Saigon, performing in the ensemble and covering the role of Gigi.

In 2025, she joined JRP Australia’s production of The Producers, appearing in the ensemble and understudying Ulla for seasons at both the Hayes Theatre and Riverside Theatres. Most recently, Paloma appeared as Lila Dixon in Well Done Creative’s production of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at Riverside Theatres.

Matt Hourigan — Swing

Matt is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre).

Prior to Evil Dead, Matt has performed in the ensemble in The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale (GWB Entertainment), Swing in The Boys in the Band (James Terry Collective/Chapel Off Chapel), Dance Captain in Holiday Inn (Hayes Theatre Co/Well Done Creative), Swing in Groundhog Day (GWB Entertainment), Songs for a New World (Soundworks Productions), and Jack in Into the Woods (West Australian Opera), where they received a Performing Arts Western Australia Award nomination.

Matt’s graduating credits include Daryl Ames in Bright Star, Dance Captain in The Pajama Game, and ensemble roles in Mack and Mabel and Crazy for You. They are thrilled to be alongside the remarkable cast and crew of Evil Dead and are a proud member of MEEA Actors Equity.

Season Details

Website: evildeadmusical.com.au

SYDNEY: 20 February – 14 March 2026
Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre

MELBOURNE: 26 March – 5 April
Chapel Off Chapel