Who is Geraldene Morrow?
Geraldene Morrow has had an incredible showbiz career on stage and screen and is remembered for her roles in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Baby, Big River, Bye Bye Birdie, Charlie Girl, Cowardy Custard, Into the Woods, La Cage Aux Folles, My Fair Lady, Nunsense, Side By Side By Sondheim and the original Australian production of The Phantom of the Opera as Madame Giry. And soon to be seen in FOLLIES for Victorian Opera. Television credits include Bellbird, Water Under the Bridge, Young Ramsay and Prisoner.
What would you do differently from what you do now?
Nothing, I enjoy what I’m doing now.
Who inspires you and why?
My mother, she always did, and still does.
What would you do to make a difference in the world?
There’s not much I can do, except hope and pray for peace.
Favourite holiday destination and why?
A few years ago, I went on a great river cruise from Paris to Prague.
When friends come to town, what attraction would you take them to, and why?
I’d take them to see the theatres and the art gallery.
What are you currently reading?
I’m at present reading the biography of Leonard Bernstein.
What are you currently listening to?
My favourite radio station is Golden Days radio, 95.7 fm.
Happiness is?
Happiness is trying to help others.
What does the future hold for you?
Hopefully what I’m doing now, for as long as I can.
Geraldene stars as Hattie Walker in Victorian Opera’s production of FOLLIES – which plays St Kilda’s Palais Theatre from 1 – 6 February 2025. For more information, visit: www.victorianopera.com.au for details.
Image: Geraldene Morrow (supplied)