“Jacqui McLaren was, for me; the electricity powering the performance”
Rent the Musical - ReviewTheatre BuzzMimi, portrayed by Jacqui McLaren was, for me; the electricity powering the performance. McLaren has completely recreated Mimi and reduced the audience to silence last night as the air froze during her closing monologue. Along with her daring choices in ‘Out Tonight’, ‘Goodbye Love’ and ‘Light My Candle’, the blazing highlight of the show was her chilling rendition of ‘Without You’. Without giving away anything: I sat in shock, my body numb and I think I forgot to breathe throughout the entirety of the number. Thrilling, harrowing, menacing, time stopped and I would like to take a moment to thank McLaren…for this.
“McLaren completely...reduced the audience to silence as the air froze during her closing monologue.”
“It was sensitive and awkward, but honest.”
Jacqui McLaren - InterviewThe Fame ReporterThe Fame Reporter interviewed up and coming Brisbane musical theatre actress, Jacqui Mclaren.
The Brisbane local first graduated from the Australian Dance Performance Institute (ADPI) with a Diploma of Music Theatre and Commercial Dance. Prior to this, Jacqui was accepted into the Bachelor of Music Theatre Course at The Queensland Conservatorium where she graduated in 2015.
We talked to Jacqui about her career thus far in the theatre industry including her reaction when being cast in the coming of age musical, Spring Awakening, her dream roles, what inspires her, what she loves about Brisbane theatre and more. See our interview below!