Benjamin Maio Mackay

Benjamin Maio Mackay

Maio Mackay in Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Live
Born Benjamin Scott Maio Mackay
(1999-09-09) September 9, 1999
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Residence Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Occupation Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Podcaster, Singer
Years active 2006–present

Benjamin Maio Mackay (born 9 September 1999) is an Australian actor, director, writer, podcaster and singer. He hosts the entertainment podcast Benjamin Maio Mackay's Talk 2 Me.[1]

Early life

Maio Mackay was born on 9 September 1999 in Adelaide, the first son of Marisa and Mark. He grew up in Glenelg, an suburb in Adelaide.

According to an interview on ABC Radio National, Benjamin stated that he completed homeschooling in 2015. Benjamin attests his love of performing to first seeing Phantom of the Opera at age 3.

Career

Benjamin Maio Mackay is an Australian actor, director, writer, singer, producer, host and podcaster. He is the owner/founder of Preachrs Podcast OnLine & OnStage; a production company specialising in producing exciting, innovative theatre and online content.

Preachrs Podcast started as a Doctor Who podcast, which was successful[2] and lead to Benjamin working for the Australian Broadcasting Cooperation.[3] The podcast turned into 4 live touring shows, written, directed and starring Benjamin. The shows played to critical and commercial success all around Australia. The live shows also featured comedian Rob Lloyd (Comedian).[4][5][6]

Benjamin went on to produce, adapt, direct and perform in the world premiere of Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Live. The show opened in the Adelaide Fringe 2015.[7][8][9] A revised version of the show began its Australian tour Australia in 2016 to 5 star reviews. The tour will again star, be directed, produced and adapted by Benjamin.[10] The tour will play Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Canberra, Hobart, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

His podcast, Benjamin Maio Mackay's Talk 2 Me is an entertainment chat show and has featured a wide range of celebrities. The podcast has a large following and also reviews films, theatre and DVDs on the podcast.[1]

In 2015 Preachrs Podcast OnLine & OnStage and Benjamin Maio Mackay alongside Matthew Reilly announced an audio drama adaptation of Reilly's best-selling novel Ice Station. A live version was performed in 2016. "Matthew Reilly’s Ice Station Live" was performed in the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2016 and the live show piloted the first 3 episodes of the audio drama. Details of the project can be found at www.icestationlive.com or in a video published on the site.[11][12][13] Four cast members, including Maio Mackay appeared at Supanova Pop Culture convention to promote the project. It received audience and critical acclaim [14][15][16][17][18] As of November 2016 no further details of the project have been confirmed, sparking rumours the pilot was not picked up by Matthew Reilly.

Benjamin before founding Preachrs Podcast OnLine & OnStage worked extensively in Australian theatre. He has performed in more than 30 musicals and more than 40 stage shows.[19] He is a trained pianist, singer and voice over artist.

Personal life

Benjamin in addition to his performing writes film reviews and considers himself a lover of all things TV, Film and novels.[20] He is a well-known fan of Nashville (TV series) and offers political and social commentary on his Twitter account.[21] He pledges support to the Australian Labour Party. Benjamin is a vocal atheist and a feminist.[21] He was actively protesting US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump in the lead up to the 2016 election. Will Smith (comedian) joined Benjamin on election day to discuss the "devastating results."

He currently resides in Adelaide, South Australia.

Selected Theatrical Highlights

References

  1. 1 2 "Benjamin Maio Mackay's Talk 2 Me".
  2. ↑ "13-year-old podcast king presents the universe of Doctor Who". Radio National.
  3. ↑ "Doctor Who News: ABC announces pop-up Doctor Who radio channel". The Doctor Who News Page.
  4. ↑ "5 Good Reasons to See Benjamin Maio Mackay & Rob Lloyd 50 Years of Doctor Who: Preachrs Podcast Live 2!".
  5. ↑ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/comedy-festival/benjamin-maio-mackay-rob-lloyd-in-50-years-of-dr-who-preachrs-podcast-live-2/story-fni0fdju-1226887989828
  6. ↑ 50 Years of Doctor Who: Preachrs Podcast Live 2! Filmed Live at the Melbourne International Comedy F. 22 August 2014 – via YouTube.
  7. ↑ "Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Live - Adelaide Fringe 2015".
  8. ↑ Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Live - Teaser Trailer. 22 September 2014 – via YouTube.
  9. ↑ http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/adelaide-fringe/theatre/adelaide-fringe-review-2015-great-detectives-of-old-time-radio-live/news-story/ccc0f271b5b2c8d1cee0323a99d4cc2c
  10. ↑ "Preachrs Podcast OnStage".
  11. ↑ Matthew Reilly's Ice Station Live - Announcement. 7 July 2015 – via YouTube.
  12. ↑ https://www.icestationlive.com
  13. ↑ https://www.preachrspodcast.net
  14. ↑ "Adelaide teen brings thriller to life at Fringe". InDaily.
  15. ↑ "Adelaide Fringe to showcase Matthew Reilly book Ice Station as live audio play". ABC News.
  16. ↑ Matthew Reilly's Ice Station Live, Adelaide Fringe 2016. 24 February 2016 – via YouTube.
  17. ↑ "Matthew Reilly's Ice Station Live – FringeReview". FringeReview.
  18. ↑ http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/adelaide-fringe/theatre/adelaide-fringe-review-2016-matthew-reillys-ice-station-live/news-story/eb33a57ca160628ed8e5d4c4c63d9fad
  19. ↑ "About Benjamin".
  20. ↑ "Movie Reviews".
  21. 1 2 "Benjamin Maio Mackay".

External links

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