Reilly Mitchison

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Congratulations to talented Ashtonfield dancer Reilly Mitchison who joined the cast in the Newcastle Civic Theatre's production of Superstars last week. The Superstars concert featured esteemed Australian entertainers Marina Prior, Silvie Paladino, Chloe Zuel and Joshua Robson. Reilly has been dancing since the age of three and is passionate about performing arts. Reilly's role in the production involved both dancing and singing and he says singing is definitely one of his favourite things to do. He sang in three group performances, including the Lion King's I just can't wait to be King. Reilly is enrolled at Hunter Drama in Maitland for both drama and musical theatre, where he gained a scholarship for in 2024 as the best junior drama student. Last year, Reilly landed a lead role at the Civic Playhouse as Nemo in Finding Nemo Jnr. He has also been cast in both The Jungle Book production at the Civic Playhouse and The School of Rock at the Civic Theatre this year. Reilly is currently a Year 6 student at Ashtonfield Public School, I wish him well in his audition for the Hunter School of Performing Arts in 2025. Congratulations Reilly.