Show business is in Wayne Scott Kermond’s blood. 

Being “born in a trunk” he in the fourth generation performer of the Kermond family. As a young child he learnt to tread the boards while travelling and performing alongside his parents throughout Australia and America.

His family tradition has enabled him to acquire skills, such as singing, Tap-dancing, acrobating and slapstick comedy that has won him 3 Mo Awards. 

When he was 11 years old Wayne was introduced to Musical Theatre when Betty Pounder cast him as a Tap dancing sailor in Gypsy at Sydney’s Her Majesty’s Theatre with Gloria Dawn and Toni Lamond.

Wayne then kicked started his career by co-starring in the musical Barnum – playing the part of the smallest man in the world, Tom Thumb. He went on to preform in Westside Story, playing the youngest member of the Jet Gang, Baby John. Wayne’s Musical Theatre credits include the role’s of Waxy Collins in the Sydney Theatre Company’s Jonah Jones, Joey Perhaps in the national tour of Guys & Dolls, HMS Pinafore with Paul Eddington, and the forlorn comedian Andrew Courtney in Seven Little Australians. Frequently seen in other theatre roles such as, Mike ‘ I Can Do That’ in A Chorus Line, Arab in the IMG production of Westside Story, and the Australian production of Chicago. He has also won acclaim for his starring roles as Buttons and Wishy-Washy in the pantomimes Cinderella and Aladdin at the State Theatre in Sydney.

Always in pursuit of a challenge, Wayne conceived, co-wrote, produced and starred in the contemporary Australian Musical Comedy, Jive Junkys. Opening at Glen St. Theatre, Sydney to a sell-out season, it went on to receive a touring grant through Playing Australia, enabling the show to undertake an extensive tour of Australia. Jive Junkys accepted an invitation to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, receiving five star reviews and a coveted ‘Pick of the Fringe’ Award. Wayne has been nominated for a Helpman Award, Green Room Award and an Australian Dance Award.

Wayne’s television and feature film credits include dramatic roles in The Shiralee for the South Australian Film Corporation, Boof Marsh in the mini-series The Heroes, and the sequel Heroes 2 – The Return, which broke all ratings records as the most watched mini-series in the UK. And most recently Wayne co-starred in Kings in Grass Castles, the four-part mini-series shot on location in Australia and Ireland, playing the role of Stumpy-Michael. Wayne was a principle motion capture performer on the feature film Happy Feet playing the roles, LoveLace and Memphis.

Gaining a reputation for being part of the new, exciting breed of Cabaret performers. Wayne’s stage presence, talent and versatility make for exciting entertainment. He has made appearances at numerous International Industry Trade Shows & Corporate Events (Amway China, Singapore Presidents Gala Dinner, Toyota, St George Bank, Mirvac Constructions – to name a few) and Special Appearances such as AFL International Test, International Variety Club Ball, Good Morning Australia for Network 10, Raffles Hotel Singapore, and performing in the presence of the Prime Minister Mr. John Howard at the 2005 Free Trade Conference.

Wayne is most loved for his starring role as Cosmo Brown in the Australian and Asian tour of Singin' in the Rain. He received standing ovations for his show stopping number Make 'em Laugh. In the Oscar Award winning feature film Happy Feet Wayne was cast as a principle motion capture performer, playing the roles of Love Lace and Memphis. Wayne was the movement to Robin Williams voice. 
Most recently Wayne played the role of Benny Southstreet in the Melbourne and Sydney seasons of Guys & Dolls. And Starred in his own hit show Candy Man

"Kermond, had the Audience eating out of his hand." The Sun Herald 17 July 2007

He has been nominated for a Helpmann Award, Green Room Award as well as An Australian Dance Award. Wayne is a recipient of five MO Awards.

Musical Theatre Performer of the Year – 2003 ( Singin in the Rain)
Peter Allen Variety Performer of the Year – 2006
Dance Performer of the Year – 2007
Musical Performer of the Year – 2008 ( Guys & Dolls)
Musical Performer of the Year – 2009 ( Candy Man).