From The Castle to the Coliseum, Stephen Curry Takes the Throne
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Stephen Curry is a recognisable name in households across Australia. A witty and malleable actor with impeccable comedic timing, his career has seen him morph into characters in a variety of genres, from the endearing Dale Kerrigan in the beloved Australian classic The Castle, to international screens as a blue alien king in Thor: Love and Thunder, as well as winning multiple awards for his portrayal of Graham Kennedy in The King.
In keeping with the ‘King’ theme, Stephen Curry’s latest role sees him as the noble, brave and ever-so-entertaining King Arthur in the musical theatre smash hit - MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, a spin on the hugely popular Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Following its sold out Melbourne season and Sydney performances, this world-class production is heading West to Western Sydney this October 2026.
Stephen Curry as King Arthur in MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Image Credit: Ben Fon 
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Image Credit: Ben Fon 
Where once a trip into Sydney City was required to watch a production of this calibre, the phenomenal Coliseum Theatre has become a space where live theatre thrives. Combined with WEST HQ’s incredible dining and entertainment experiences, Western Sydney has become a hub for world-class productions, bringing with them talented Australian and International performers.
As Stephen Curry shares with WEST, he can’t wait to bring the show to the West.
“To be able to bring it to a huge space that is so fastidiously appointed and, you know, just such a special venue, I can't wait. I cannot wait to bring our show to that venue.”
For a production he describes as “a big crazy, visual, bonkers ball of fun”, the Coliseum Theatre is the perfect performance venue for the show.
“It’s spectacular. I can't quite believe, I mean, it's state of the art. Every little thing has been considered” Curry says.
“To walk into the Coliseum, you just know you're walking into something world class and something that the atmosphere in there is going to be electric.”
Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill 
Stephen is also excited at the thought of spending time in Western Sydney, where he has previously worked extensively. He tells WEST that Western Sydney feels very much like home thanks to its melting pot of cultures, energy and ideas.
“I love it. It's the heartland" Curry states. "I guess the publicity goes to the east of Sydney, but they're the community out there, the diversity out in Western Sydney is just such a melting pot and such an indicator of what we are as Australians.”
For all the laughs, elaborate costumes and wonderfully ridiculous moments that come with SPAMALOT, there is something quite sincere underneath Curry’s enthusiasm for the production. He genuinely loves theatre. MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT is Stephen’s first major musical theatre debut.
“I love walking into a theatre. It doesn't matter what theatre is. It reminds me of being a kid. I did musical theatre as a kid” he says. “I've never lost that sense of magic about it.”
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Image Credit: Ben Fon 
Stephen Curry as King Arthur in MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Image Credit: Ben Fon 
In fact, he might have been born for it.
“My mother's always called me a hopeless show off. It's like, I think I'm really good at being a show off. Actually, I'm not hopeless at it” Stephen jokes.
Growing up in Melbourne, Stephen was involved in children's theatre workshops at Toorak Players, a company run by Ed and Maureen Bailey. Two people he describes as among the most influential in his life outside of his parents.
“Children's theatre isn't just about performing. It's about community and it's about confidence and life skills and the friendships that I made through that group still to this day. I was nine when I did that. I'm 50 now. Some of my best friends still to this day, until the day I die were kids that I met in community theatre” Curry shares.
It's something Stephen now sees from another perspective, with his youngest son following a similar path through children's theatre. When asked about his transition into musical theatre, Stephen says it initially took some practice to coordinate singing and dancing at the same time, but underneath the choreography, music and comedy, the essence of performing remains the same.
“When you get that contract right, that unwritten agreement between the performers and the audience, there is something so magical about it and there is something so fulfilling about it and so genuinely satisfying for us and for the audience about that you bounce off stage, pinching yourself” he says. “Because this is my job. I get to do this for a living.”
Stephen Curry as King Arthur in MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Image Credit: Ben Fon
For Stephen, stepping into the role of King Arthur in MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT has meant following in the very impressive footsteps of Broadway icon Tim Curry, someone he counts as one of his heroes. It seems rather symbolic to carry on the Curry legacy.
“The ultimate goal, and I hope I've achieved this and audiences are really responding
really well, is to bring your own spin to it and to kind of personalize it to a point that it still pays respect to the writing and to the incredible craftsmanship that's gone into making this piece.”
It's a fitting approach for an actor whose career has always been about variety. From starting out in a ‘real job’ in a bakery at 18 years old, to moving onto The Castle and Wog Boy to comedy, drama and everything in between, Stephen says he’s driven by variation.
“If I played that Dale Kerrigan character for the rest of my life, I don't think I would be as appreciative or as cognizant of my good fortune as I am.”
With a comedy series, a sci-fi film and work connected to The Artful Dodger among his upcoming projects, is there a role this man can’t play? We think not.
“That idea of being able to go from one to the other but be completely allowed to and given permission to transform and to try something in a completely different direction than I was going in a week earlier. That to me is what keeps my enthusiasm and my thankfulness and my appreciation at premium levels” he shares.
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Image Credit: Ben Fon 
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Image Credit: Ben Fon
Away from the stage and screen, family remains central to Curry's life. When it comes to what matters most, his hopes for his children are refreshingly simple.
“We just want our boys to become good, kind men and to set that example,” he says. “I'm reminded in my career and in my life about how lucky I am and I, I don't ever want to lose sight of that because I think it's, you know, it's easy to sometimes to look at the negatives.”
There is one thing Stephen hopes audiences take away from SPAMALOT: a really good time. The show, he says, is something he is incredibly proud of - and there is a simple reason he wants people to see it.
“I love singing. I get to sing that song every night on stage. We get to sing it twice on stage actually. And at the end the whole audience joins in” he shares. “It's that reminder that there is beauty and there is love to be found and there is joy to be found regardless of cost of living, crisis or war or, you know, all of the negativity that you see when you put the news on. There's actually joy and it's in spades in this show.”
If there's one thing he wants audiences to remember, it's that sometimes a couple of hours of laughter are exactly what’s needed.
“That is genuinely the point of this show. It's just come, let's just have an incredibly fun time for two hours and let's walk away with a big smile on our face.”
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Coliseum Theatre. Image Credit: Ben Fon
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT
The Coliseum Theatre is bringing MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT to Rooty Hill from 22-25 October 2026, promising a rollicking good time filled with outrageous comedy, unforgettable music and plenty of laughs. For the full experience, turn the show into a night out and discover more of what Western Sydney has to offer.
Start with some friendly competition at ZONE BOWLING, where bowling and arcade games are a great way to get everyone in the mood. Then make your way across to WEST HQ and soak up the atmosphere while enjoying a great meal. WEST loves the variety of what’s on offer, from the bold Chinese flavours of CHU Restaurant by China Doll, to Italian favourites at Pizzaperta Manfredi, and excellent dining experiences at Steak & Oyster Co. by Sean Connolly, New Town Thai Restaurant, Harriet's Chicken, 33Grill Bar & Dining and Corner Café. For dessert fans, Gelatissimo is the place to finish with a delicious helping of gelato.
New Town Thai Restaurant, WEST HQ 
Harriet’s Chicken, WEST HQ 
WEST HQ
Next, head upstairs to the absolutely stunning Coliseum Theatre ready to belly laugh your way through MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT. See Stephen Curry bring King Arthur to life alongside an incredibly talented cast, and prepare for an evening of musical theatre where audience participation is part of the fun. You’re sure to be buzzing afterwards, so if you’re in the mood for live music and drinks, head to Eat St. Bar for a boogie on the dance floor.
Great food, world-class musical theatre and live entertainment, all in one place. Now that's a Western Sydney night out.
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