Geneviève Lemon

Biography

Geneviève Lemon is a prominent Australian actress renowned for her notable roles in various soap operas. She gained recognition as Zelda Baker in *The Young Doctors*, Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in *Prisoner*, and Brenda Riley in *Neighbours*. Her versatility as a performer was showcased in the televised revue *Three Men and a Baby Grand*, where she demonstrated her comedic flair and vocal talents.

Lemon's film career includes collaborations with acclaimed director Jane Campion, featuring in films such as *Sweetie*, *The Piano*, and *Holy Smoke*. On stage, she captivated audiences as Shirley, the barmaid and owner of the Broken Hill Hotel, in the musical adaptation of *Priscilla, Queen of the Desert*. Additionally, she released her debut CD, titled *Angels in the City*, which captures a live concert from the Sydney Opera House as part of the Singing around the House series.

Currently, Lemon is performing at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London, taking on the role of Mrs. Wilkinson in *Billy Elliot the Musical*, a character she previously portrayed in Sydney and Melbourne. Her outstanding performance earned her the Best Actress in a Musical award at the 2007 Sydney Theatre Awards on January 21, 2008, along with a 2008 Helpmann Award for the same category. Her extensive experience also includes significant work with leading state theatre companies across Australia. Lemon began her artistic journey with the amateur theater group, The Rocks Players, based in Leichhardt.