Head turner: Logan lad’s big break

Logan-indigenous Jackson Head will realise a lifelong dream as he hits the stage as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast at QPAC.

The previous Park Ridge primary school pupil spent his childhood dreaming of this sort of an chance.

“As an artist, you have low anticipations but substantial hopes always,” Mr Head mentioned.

“Every time I would see a Disney demonstrate come by way of, I’d always assume, ‘man that would be cool’.

Mr Head has executed skillfully for the previous handful of several years but claimed this was his initial lead purpose.

“Which is seriously remarkable,” he claimed.

“We’re bringing to existence this sacred Disney tale, so all people in the forged needs to do their finest each night time.”

Mr Head has revelled in a return to his dwelling point out for the role.

“I’ve experienced so lots of loved ones and close friends occur see the exhibit, and my loved ones is pretty huge as well,” he reported.

“It has been truly nice to get to see anyone, since as a performer you’re generally travelling close to the state and you don’t get to see household pretty typically.

“I also bought to see people today I grew up with and skilled with – it has been awesome to see them far too.”

Developing up in Logan Mr Head said he experienced a satisfying childhood.

“My brothers and I grew up on acreage so it was always entertaining to be out in the yard,” he stated.

“My moms and dads ended up pretty great they pretty considerably just encouraged us to attempt everything.

“I had a go at a bunch of distinctive musical instruments and did some dance coaching at a Logan-centered organization that no more time exists – Divine River Dance Academy.”

He stated there “wasn’t as a lot of an art scene” in the city when he grew up.

“But from what I’ve heard and seen now there is a lot additional chance popping up for youthful performers, which is excellent,” Mr Head reported.

This is the to start with time Beauty and the Beast has at any time performed in Queensland.