“My favorite play in drama school was 'The Bacchae.' It's about a king who literally gets eaten alive by all the women in the play in a kind of orgy - it's related to the word 'bacchanal' - and I loved that idea of animalistic chaos and following our own desires.”

Australian and British actor, singer, and producer

Hugh Jackman is an Australian and British actor, singer, and producer. He has worked prominently on screen and stage and has received several major honours, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. In 2019, Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, a recognition that reflects his standing in both film and theatre.