Anton obtained his B.Dram (Hons) Cum Laude degree in Drama at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
He was nominated that same year for a Fleur du Cap Award in the category ‘Most Promising Newcomer’ to the theatre industry. Two lead roles followed in productions of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW as Brad Majors and as Kenickie in David Matheson’s production of GREASE. Anton was then cast in the International Touring Company of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS where he spread his feline paws across 12 countries as the narrating silver tabby Munkustrap.
This was followed by the South African tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT in which he played the rock ‘n’ roll crazed Pharaoh. Another international tour to Germany and Norway followed in Oscar Hammerstein’s SHOWBOAT. In the SA Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR for producer Pieter Toerien, Anton performed the role of Pontius Pilate, which earned him a Fleur du Cap Award Nomination in the category ‘Best Performance In A Musical’. The production then toured to Athens and Korea.
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Pontius Pilate
Jesus Christ Superstar
World Tour
The Beast
Beauty and the Beast
SA Tour
Munkustrap
CATS
World Tour
The Pharaoh
Joseph
SA Tour
Vince Fontein
Grease
SA Tour
Exploring a slightly different avenue, Anton then assisted New York actor/director Anthony Rapp on the South African Production of Jonathan Larson’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT as resident director. He also performed the role of Gordon and understudy Roger. Continuing his collaboration with producer Hazel Feldman, Anton was appointed resident director and understudy Billy Flynn on the 2008 season of the award winning and highly acclaimed CHICAGO – The Musical.
He went on to play The Beast in Disney’s smash hit Broadway musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST for which he received another Fleur du Cap nomination for Best Performance in a Musical. Further productions included the A Cappella South African musical NOAH OF CAPE TOWN, as well as the terrifying hit thriller THE WOMAN IN BLACK for producer Pieter Toerien.
Anton is the co-writer, performer and musical director for the three-time Vita and Fleur du Cap Award nominated shows OFFBEAT BROADWAY and OFFBEAT BROADWAY 2&3, which have toured extensively around the country as well as to other destinations in Africa and London. Recent performances include Vince Fontaine in the hit musical GREASE, PORGY AND BESS on London’s West End for Cape Town Opera, THE MANDELA TRILOGY in Wales, Augustin Magaldi in EVITA and Sheldrake in SUNSET BOULEVARD.
He has most recently been the Resident Director on the International touring productions of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and JERSEY BOYS, and is currently the Resident Director of THE SOUND OF MUSIC International Tour.