“Hilary Cole, at twenty-three as beautiful as Miranda Otto at twenty, sings as well as, oh, Streisand, and, as the tempestuous fame-glutted prima donna Janet Van Der Graaf, resembles Garbo in Grand Hotel.” Bob Ellis, Table Talk
Muriel’s Wedding
Sydney Theatre Company & Global Creatures
“It’s every bit as funny, affirming, and emotionally impactful as the film, and manages to extend that wonderful world rather than diminish it.”
“Muriel's Wedding the Musical is a gorgeously-constructed, unashamedly Australian love letter”
Kinky Boots
Michael Cassel Productions - Australian Tour
“You would have to be a total sourpuss not to leave Kinky Boots with a spring in your step and a massive grin on your face.”
“Kinky Boots has a simple message, but its equal doses of heart and glitter make for a pretty potent theatrical combination.”
Heathers: The Musical
Sydney Opera House & Melbourne Arts Centre
“Ms Cole's acting 'chops' matched by a wonderful vocal instrument of great subtly, power and range of expression highlights this performance as one to treasure to have witnessed... Keep an eye out for her next outing.”
The Drowsy Chaperone
Hayes Theatre Company - Squabbalogic
“Cole is vivacious and very funny, but retains, most impressively, her pure lyric tone that soars above everyone else’s, almost breathtakingly…She has that elusive star quality as Janet and as herself, and she is one of the most exciting new talents to emerge in Sydney musical theatre in the past few years.”
Carrie: The Musical
Squabbalogic Productions - Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress, Sydney Theatre Awards
“Cole, a clear star of the future, gives an electrifying, compelling performance as Carrie, expertly conveying her journey from angry outsider and submissive daughter to burgeoning young woman.”
Miracle City
Luckiest Productions - Nominated, Best Supporting Actress, Sydney Theatre Awards
“As their daughter, who becomes a bargaining chip, Hilary Cole again shows her unique ability to delve into dark psychological places while singing angelically.”
OCDiva (Cabaret)
Self Produced - Nominated, Best Cabaret, Sydney Theatre Awards
“Pay attention to Hilary Cole. Her star is going to ascend, her voice is going to soar, and you’re going to want to be able to say her you knew her when she was just beginning… sharing her unique, desperately necessary gift to the world.”
Torch Song Trilogy
Darlinghurst Theatre Company
“Hilary Cole moves effortlessly between the roles of nightclub singer, Lady Blue and Ed’s girlfriend/partner, Laurel. She is sultry and suggestive as the former, bubbly and upbeat – but justifiably a little bewildered – as the latter.”