Meet Our Singing American Psycho

The producers of the new stage production of American Psycho - The Musical have announced that the role of Patrick Bateman will be played by Ben Gerrard. The musical of American Psycho, based on the thriller novel by Bret Easton Ellis which also inspired the 2000 film starring Christian Bale, will have its Australian Premiere at the Hayes Theatre Co from 10 May 2019.

Ben Gerrard has worked extensively in film, TV and theatre. Ben is a well-known face on Australian television screens with credits including starring roles in Outland (ABC), Open Slather (Foxtel) and Molly (7 Network) for which he received an AACTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Drama, also appearing in the feature film Wolf Creek 2.

Gerrard most recently played Cymbeline in the Bell Shakespeare/Griffin production The Misanthrope and has been touring the last few years in I Am My Own Wife (Oriel Group/Red Line) for which he received a Sydney Theatre Award nomination for Best Actor in an Independent Production. He is now returning to Hayes Theatre Co after appearing in their production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown in 2016.

Director Alexander Berlage said, “I am stoked to have Ben Gerrard join the cast of American Psycho in the role of Patrick Bateman. American Psycho is a bold examination of our world through the lens of 1990s epicentre of excess: New York City. The role of Patrick Bateman not only requires a highly skilled and incredibly versatile performer, but also someone with an alluring and frightening enigmatic presence. I am so excited to work with Ben on this new production as he not only brings a depth of skill, boldness of character and outrageous dark hilarity to the role, but also brings a great empathy, truth and in depth analytical understanding of both the role and world of the work.

“I have been a long-time fan of Ben's work spanning both television and stage. He is a true chameleon performer and an outrageous comedian. I can't wait to work with him on this new production.”

American Psycho - The Musical tells the story of Patrick Bateman, a young, handsome and wealthy investment banker living in the epicentre of excess, Manhattan, NYC, during the Wall Street boom of the late 1980s. With impeccable taste and unquenchable desires, Patrick, our unreliable narrator, and his elite group of friends spend their days in designer labels in chic restaurants and exclusive clubs. But at night, Patrick takes part in a darker indulgence, and his glamorous facade of sanity starts to slip…

With a book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale) and music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening) and featuring classic 80s hits from Phil Collins, Tears for Fears, New Order and Huey Lewis and the News, American Psycho - The Musical is a black comedy about what it means to be alive in the world we live in.

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AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Produced by BB-Arts Entertainment & Two Doors Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co

Book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Music and Lyrics by Duncan Sheik

Directed by Alexander Berlage

Musical Director Dominic Woodhead

Set Designer Isabel Hudson

Costume Designer Mason Browne

Venue:                 Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point

Season:                Performances from 14 June 2019

Times:                  Tues- Fri 7.30pm | Sat 2pm and 7.30pm | Sunday 2pm

Price:                    $65 Adult, $55 Concession, Previews $60/$50

Bookings:            hayestheatre.com.au | (02) 8065 7337

Photographer: George Sandman Popov-min