'Who Could Ask For Anything More?' - Publicist and Producer, Michelle Guthrie

STAGES with Peter Eyers

A theatre foyer would not be complete without the presence of Michelle Guthrie. She has worked in the entertainment industry for over 30 years and has been present at a vast array of entertainments as a performer, publicist or producer. Since her youth she has been an avid participant in any experience involving the business called show. She was always destined to contribute to the making of theatre. Creating Neglected Musicals in 2010, Michelle has presented 21 musicals over the past 10 years. She is the Associate Producer of the critically acclaimed and Award winning Calamity Jane, which toured Australia in 2018 and Monty Python's SPAMALOT touring in 2020. Michelle is also a board member of Hayes Theatre Co. She has produced the Coogee Carols for Randwick City Council for 18 years and each year provides Christmas Entertainment events across Sydney . With over 20 years as one of Australia's leading Entertainment Publicists, Michelle has managed the media for Cyndi Lauper, Barry Humphries, The Dali Lama, CATS, The Graduate, The Phantom of the Opera, Guys & Dolls, Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, The Helpmann Awards and more. Previously Michelle has been General Manager of Peter & Ellen Williams Presents at the Sydney Opera House, director of Australian Creative Management, Client Manager with the Harry M Miller Group, Publicist with Mollison Consulting and The Really Useful Company Australia before setting up MGM Publicity & Promotions in 2002. It is a wealth of opportunity that has garnered tremendous experience and placed Michelle at the top of her game. This year she oversees two more additions to the Neglected Musicals repertoire. STAGES was delighted to learn more and to be engaged by the effervescent and highly informed Michelle Guthrie.