James Millar is a celebrated Australian actor, singer, writer and lyricist known for his dynamic work across musical theatre, cabaret and original theatre writing. Born in Sydney, Millar trained in writing at the University of Technology Sydney before completing performance studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2004.
Millar’s stage career spans leading roles in classic and contemporary musicals, including Oklahoma!, The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Company, and the Australian premiere of Matilda the Musical, where his performance as Miss Trunchbull earned him the Helpmann Award for Best Male Actor in a Musical in 2016.
In addition to his work as a performer, Millar is a creative force behind original musical theatre. He wrote the book and lyrics for the critically acclaimed musical The Hatpin, composed the song cycle LOVEBiTES, and co-wrote the semi-autobiographical musical A Little Touch of Chaos.
Millar also performs and writes in cabaret and has been featured on BBC Radio 2’s Voice of Musical Theatre. His contributions to the Australian theatre scene have made him a respected figure both onstage and behind the scenes.