Terence Donovan
Terence Donovan began his remarkable foray into the arts in 1959,appearing in a series of musicals at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre, including "West Side Story", "Most Happy Fella", and "The Sound of Music". He’s gone on to star in theatre, television and film in a career spanning 47 years.
Known for his television roles in "Division 4", "Cop Shop", "Neighbours", "MDA" and "Power Without Glory", Terence is equally at home in the theatre starring in various productions including "The Club", "Breaker Morant", "Educating Rita", "Hurly Burly" and "Chicago". Film has also played an important part in Terence’s career, with appearances in "The Money Movers", "Breaker Morant", "Man From Snowy River", and "The Getting of Wisdom" proving he can tackle both the big and small screen.
In recent years Terence has developed a keen interest in the life and times of Daniel Mannix, the outspoken and controversial leader of Australia’s Irish Catholics. In his compelling one man show "Mannix", Terence plays not only the title role, but also other significant characters of the time, including Prime Minister Billy Hughes, whose confrontations with Mannix were legendary.
Terence is also responsible for producing and staging the show. It is his drive, passion and belief for the subject which has brought Mannix to life. As Terence says, "Australian history is an important part of all our lives and Mannix was a great part of that history. He led a vigorous life and his thinking remains contemporary to this day".
