You’ve probably seen his name popping up lately—Arthur Hull, 2024’s Australian National Busking Champion and all-round artistic powerhouse. From singing his heart out on The Voice to touring a musical love letter to Broadway’s biggest disasters, Arthur’s career is anything but ordinary. And that’s exactly how he likes it.

We caught up with him to chat about life on the road, bouncing back from unexpected setbacks, and why his latest show Flop might just be the most entertaining deep dive into theatre fails you’ll ever see.

From Circus Kid to Stage Star

Arthur’s story starts somewhere unexpected: the Flying Fruit Fly Circus. “That’s where I learned how to perform,” he says. “Not just tricks and flips, but how to connect with an audience.” That training shaped everything he does now—he’s not just a singer, he’s a showman.

And if you caught his memorable run on The Voice in 2022, you’d have seen that spark—despite the fact he was battling an actual anaphylactic reaction right before filming. “Not exactly ideal,” he laughs. But that intense experience only made his 2024 return to the show even sweeter, landing him in Adam Lambert’s top three and reminding Australia why he’s one to watch.

The Beauty of a “Flop”

But let’s talk about Flop—Arthur’s solo show that celebrates something most people try to forget: musical theatre disasters. Inspired by an underwhelming experience watching King Kong the musical, Arthur started digging into why some shows bomb spectacularly—and how, despite their failure, they often contain absolute musical gems.

“I started wondering—what if we celebrated those songs?” he says. The result is Flop, a one-man journey through show tunes that didn’t quite make it big, but still deserve their moment in the spotlight. After successful runs at Melbourne and Adelaide Fringe, Arthur’s now taking it on tour.

Building a Show, One Song at a Time

Creating Flop wasn’t just a creative challenge—it was a personal one. “I didn’t realise how hard it is to build a show from scratch,” Arthur admits. “You’re constantly refining, evolving, fixing things after every performance. It’s never really ‘done’—it just keeps getting better.”

That process, he says, taught him a new level of respect for creators. “You have to care about the audience just as much as the material. If they’re not with you, the show doesn’t work.”

Accessible, Relatable, and a Bit Ridiculous

At its heart, Flop is about making theatre feel accessible. “Not everyone grew up loving musicals,” Arthur says. “But that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy them now.” Whether you’re a hardcore Broadway nerd or someone who’s only seen The Greatest Showman, there’s something in Flop for you.

It’s silly, it’s heartfelt, and it’s absolutely packed with personality—kind of like Arthur himself.

Why Arthur Hull’s Story Matters

What’s clear when you speak to Arthur is that he’s not in this just for the applause. He’s chasing connection, truth, and that sweet spot where creativity meets community. Whether he’s singing on the street or on national TV, he brings the same passion—and it’s contagious.

Flop might be a show about failure, but Arthur Hull? He’s the real deal—and he’s just getting started.