MrRobert McDougall

Rob McDougall is a skilled and versatile singer, musician, actor and conductor who has performed throughout Australia, Europe and America.

Studying music at the Sydney Conservatorium, Rob graduated with a Bachelor of Music. He then received the American Society of Composers, Authors and Producers Scholarship enabling him to study Music Theatre in New York. During his time there, he performed at Carnegie Hall, the famous Birdland Cabaret Club and was invited to perform for Steven Schwartz. He has worked as a soloist in every major venue in Australia.

In 2013, Rob was cast in the Australian production of Les Misérables, understudying the role of Javert and eventually taking over the role of The Bishop. Rob has subsequently re-created the role of Javert (twice) at the Riverside Theatre, Parramatta for Packemin Productions.

Rob has conducted musicians and choirs here in Australia and on tour throughout Europe. He is currentlyan Associate Lecturer and Unit Coordinator of Music Theatre at Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Rob has extensive experience as an educator, having worked for the Department of Education as a consulant, vocal teacher and conductor for 15 years. He has experience as a secondary teacher of music and drama, and has conducted Choral tours of Italy, Slovenia, Germany, Hungary and Austria. Rob is also an accomplished producer, with multiple large scale orchestral and vocal concerts to his name. 

His other performance credits include: the role of The Proprietor in Assassins at The Hayes Theatre and at the Sydney Opera House; touring nationally with the Ultra Swing Lounge Big Band; cast as Neville Craven opposite Anthony Warlow in The Secret Garden; the role of Walter in the concert version of Chess and the role of Henry Stride in Jekyll & Hyde, again at The Hayes.