Rune Nydal

Graduating with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University in 2018, Rune Nydal is a Naarm/Melbourne-based actor, singer, and dancer with a strong foundation in musical theatre, screen acting, and commercial performance. Prior to his formal training, Rune built an early performance background with credits including 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, Carrie, and Boy & Girl. During his time at the Conservatorium, he performed across a diverse range of productions including Godspell and Company, and was invited to join the Conservatorium’s senior production of West Side Story as Bernardo Understudy and Swing. He also appeared as a featured soloist with the Queensland Pops Orchestra. Following graduation, Rune made his professional debut in West Side Story with Opera Australia’s Handa production, before going on to perform as Billy Jackson in The Rain Maker and Peter Walsh in The Sunshine Club. Additional professional credits include Six Inches and commercial work with ANZ Bank. Outside of performance, Rune works in leadership and community engagement for Lululemon Athletica, bringing a strong sense of collaboration, connection, and leadership to his creative work.

1. 2024

   The Sunshine Club

   Peter Walsh · Hit Productions, dir. Wesley Enoch

2. 2022

   The Rain Maker

   Billy Jackson · Centre Stage Scripts, dir. Christopher Thompson

3. 2020

   Six Inches

   Headwig and Featured Ensemble · Oscar Production Company, dir. Emily Gilhome

4. 2019

   West Side Story

   Nibbles · Opera Australia, dir. Julio Mong