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‘I already knew I was gay when I married Hi-de-Hi! star Su Pollard’
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The Book of Mormon is being performed in Perth, Western Australia. Source: Peter Keogh
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‘Musical hit The Book of Mormon achieved its mission to entertain’

‘Musical hit The Book of Mormon achieved its mission to entertain’

"It was in fact the most hilariously exhausting 2.25 hours I had ever spent inside a theatre."
Love and support helped Peter heal from the abuses he suffered as a child. Source: Pixabay
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‘I have not allowed the abuse I suffered as a child to define me’

‘I have not allowed the abuse I suffered as a child to define me’

"I was saddened to hear that when compared to the general population, members of the LGTBI community who have experienced abuse and harassment are up to 11 times more likely to attempt suicide in their lifetime."
Peter Keogh, right, with long-time friend and Australian musical producer John Frost. Source: Peter Keogh
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‘Meet my friend John, he’s behind many of Australia’s hit musicals’

‘Meet my friend John, he’s behind many of Australia’s hit musicals’

"I was working in the arts industry in Sydney in 1972 when we first met."
Peter Keogh enjoys working and has found most of his work just by 'knocking on doors'. Source: Peter Keogh
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Never stop knocking on doors: The joys I’ve found working after 60

Never stop knocking on doors: The joys I’ve found working after 60

"Not deterred I put on my best vest and was off to every theatre in the city. Within a few days I ended up working in a big West End theatres box office..."
Original 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Broadway cast in 2017. Source: Joan Marcus/Supplied
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: ‘It was a wonky wait for my golden ticket’

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: ‘It was a wonky wait for my golden ticket’

Opening night at 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' in Sydney, Australia.
Voting 'Yes' for same-sex marriage in Australia meant Peter and Sacha could finally marry after 30 years together. Source: Peter Keogh
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The moment I was finally able to say ‘I do’ to the love of my life

The moment I was finally able to say ‘I do’ to the love of my life

"The passing of same-sex marriage law in Parliament in December 2017 was such a deeply moving day for us."
My town: The natural beauty and fabulous lifestyle of Mandurah
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My town: The natural beauty and fabulous lifestyle of Mandurah

My town: The natural beauty and fabulous lifestyle of Mandurah

It's a spot many retirees are coming to! ...
Debbie Raynolds with Peter and his husband, Sacha. Source: Peter Keogh
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Debbie Reynolds’ dance legacy faces demolition

Debbie Reynolds’ dance legacy faces demolition

The iconic North Hollywood dance studio founded by Debbie Reynolds in 1979 is slated for demolition by the new owner.
Tina Arena is Eva Perón in Opera Australia's revival of 'Evita'. Source Peter Keogh, Photograph: Jeff Busby
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Watch Tina Arena like you’ve never seen in ‘Evita’

Watch Tina Arena like you’ve never seen in ‘Evita’

"Tina Arena stars as Eva Perón and despite her diminutive stature, her voice was extraordinarily powerful."

About Peter Keogh

Peter Keogh was born in 1944 to a farming couple in country Western Australia and discovered he was gay at very early age. He suffered abuse in his early life, struggled to come to terms with his sexuality, held different jobs, travelled widely, was heavily involved with the theatre. He lived in America for a short time where became close friends with the late film legend Debbie Reynolds.Peter met his partner Sacha Mahboub almost 30 years ago and was thrilled to be able to finally legally marry him on 31st March 2018. Peter and Sacha both still work at The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and although Peter and Sacha are in their 70s they are both very active members of their community.