Biographies of Kate, Philip and the Gould Family
Kate Lawson-Gould
Born and raised around the British Isles with her nomadic, theatrical parents, Kate completed her education at Bristol University, earning an honours degree in Music and Drama. She also completed a postgraduate year of advanced singing and piano at the London College of Music.
Kate has travelled extensively throughout Europe - beginning as a dancer in Portugal before embarking on a varied career in theatre. Known as a “triple threat” (a brilliant singer, actor and dancer) her career has included roles on the West End of London and Internationally in such performances as Oklahoma, Buddy, Dames at Sea and Ten Little Indians. She also spent nine months in Tel Aviv, working as an opera singer with the New Israeli Opera, under the baton of such conductors as Zubin Mehta.
Kate still performs occasionally, but now more ardently pursues her other passions - teaching, directing, writing and of course, ‘being a mum’.
A lifelong student of spiritual and universal laws, Kate believes in the practical application of new inspiration and has always lived this philosophy.
Philip Gould
Philip first appeared on stage at the age of seven in a pantomime for JC Williamsons and by the age of 14 had made a household name for himself as a regular on the ever popular Young Talent Time.
Just prior to leaving Australia for England in 1984, Philip’s career took off again with a world premier of More Canterbury Tales, followed by the coveted role of Tony in West Side Story. Whilst in London, Philip performed in shows such as 42nd Street, Show Boat, Regina, for the Scottish National Opera, Street Scene with Catherine Zeta-Jones, international versions of Oklahoma and Buddy also including many Royal Gala and Royal command performances in London.
Back in Australia since 1998. Philip has continued many major roles on the stage including fourteen months as Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz; Showboat opposite Marina Prior, HMS Pinafore, South Pacific, Annie and She Loves Me, opposite Lisa McCune.
Philip is now enjoying a new path of life with Kate, co-writing and graphically designing their books. Philip is looking forward to the release of their other publications, but is not willing at this point to divulge their content.
The Gould Family
