‘Everything About it is Appealing’ - Actor, Designer, Director; Doug Kingsman

Doug Kingsman now retired (or resting), has navigated an exciting career as a theatre actor, designer and director. Following a lengthy stint in showbiz, he subsequently carved a career as an Interior designer for 25 years on the Gold Coast, Queensland.Known as an all-round entertainer in the true sense, he could turn his hand to many crafts, whether it be singing, dancing, acting or designing sets and costumes. Born and educated in Sydney, he was studying singing and dancing at 14 and sought early experience at The Independent Theatre. He made many appearances on Channel 7 programmes. Later work in television included The Mavis Bramston Show and a lengthy stint responsible for the sets on The Mike Walsh Show.For the Tivoli Circuit he toured in variety shows, played juvenile leads in Fade Out, Fade In and Instant Marriage, and the title role in the Tivoli Pantomime, Robin Hood. For The Phillip Theatre he played Tony in a celebrated production of The Boyfriend.At Menzies Theatre Restaurant he played lead roles in many of their musical productions while too, designing sets and costumes. For The Independent Theatre, The Ensemble and Marian Street Theatre he designed and built countless sets including Halloran’s Little Boat, Scent of Flowers, The Promise, Blithe Spirit, Private Lives, The Rainmaker, I Do! I Do!, and Cowardy Custard.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au