Francois Awad
“Communication and expression enriches the diversity of our world.”
Theatre
Biography • Theatre • Film • CommunityThe Lion King Broadway Musical is a theatrical adaptation of Disney's successful animated feature film which has drawn rave reviews worldwide. It showcases inspired music by Tim Rice and Elton John, and ground breaking special effects, staging, masks and puppetry devised by award winning Director Julie Taymor. This production broke new ground in theatrical technology, bringing to life the sweeping African savannah and the famous wildebeest stampede scene.
Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil touring production, created in 1994 by director Franco Dragone. It has been performed over 5,000 times and seen by over 10 million spectators in more than 65 cities around the world. Alegría takes its name from the Spanish word for "joy." It is an operatic introspection of the struggle for power and the invigorating energy of youth. The musical score features a unique blend of French, Spanish, African, and Mediterranean influences. The stage and props are characterized by gothic arches and harsh angular designs.
Benidorm Palace Spain produces a repertoire of dazzling Paris style reviews which attract audiences from across Europe. This variety show format features cabaret, flamenco, boleros, trapeze artists and a cast of dancers who bring the stage to life in an awe-inspiring spectacle.
Sega World Sydney was an $80 million indoor high-tech amusement park in Darling Harbour. It utilised the latest technology in multimedia and entertainment and was described as "Australia's Interactive Disneyland" by the media. The park showcased live performances in various themed sections including the main stage production featuring the life-size characters of Sonic the Hedgehog and Doctor Robotnik.
The Australian version of the American reality dance competition first aired on Channel 10 in 2008. Francois worked with the Season Two top 20 dancers and provided dance technique training. The television show continued for three consecutive seasons with ratings exceeding 2 million views.
