Fem Belling

Born to an artistic family in South Africa, Fem grew up with performance in her blood. She began her Musical Theatre journey appearing in Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, (Narrator), Jesus Christ Superstar, Summer Holiday, Oklahoma, The Rocky Horror Show (Janet, Columbia) and then joined the international tour of Cats as Jennyanydots. Crossing the seas to London, Fem trod the boards of West End theatres for many years ; Hairspray -Original West End cast – (Tracey Turnblad), Austentatious (Emily), Fame (Mabel), Footloose (Betty, Rusty), Annie Get Your Gun and Debbie Does Dallas (Ass. Director, Donna). She also performed for Her Majesty the Queen at the Royal Variety Gala. Her Australian credits include the role of Liza in The Boy from Oz, Genesis to Broadway and her own shows Dear Blossom and Devine – The Sarah Vaughan Story. Fem also starred as Mrs Caldwell the Australian premiere of Cruel Intentions. Fem screen credits included Danni’s House (a series for the BBC), Dora in Mr Bones (Feature Film) and she also performed on the television program The Voice, with all four judges “turning” their chairs. Winner of 5 FNB Vita Theatre Awards and a Best Show Olivier Award, Fem has made a name for herself as a jazz vocalist and violinist in the Melbourne Jazz scene, having shared the stage with many Australian, South African and International jazz luminaries at prestigious jazz venues all around the world.