Jesus Christ Superstar cast member Liam Wigney faces hearing on domestic violence charges

An ensemble cast member of the Sydney musical Jesus Christ Superstar is fighting allegations he attacked his partner after opening night.

Liam Wigney faced Central Local Court on Tuesday for a hearing to fight DV charges. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

A young actor is fighting domestic violence-related charges after being accused of attacking his partner just hours after he performed on opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar in Sydney.

Liam Adrian Michael Wigney faced Central Local Court on Tuesday for a hearing to fight charges of domestic violence-related assault causing actual bodily harm and common assault. He has pleaded not guilty to both charges.

The 24-year-old was an ensemble cast member for the Sydney musical Jesus Christ Superstar, which premiered at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney last November in front of a crowd of celebs and special guests.

Police allege the offences took place at his Annandale property hours after opening night between 1.30am and 2am on November 15.

Officers said Wigney allegedly attacked his now ex-girlfriend at their home following a disagreement.

He could be seen leaving the court hand in hand with a woman, who was not the complainant. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Wigney was arrested and had to spend the night in police cells before he was granted bail in court so he could continue his performances in the musical.

During the hearing, police prosecutor Nathan Bradd said the complainant and Wigney had an on-and-off relationship for two years and she had attended the musical with him.

Wigney (left) wore a dark grey suit to court and was supported by his family. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

“They attended a function leading up to the event and had an argument at home which turned violent,” he said.

“He threw her out.”

Mr Bradd said the woman had lived at the house for two years and was kicked out while injured and with no shoes.

“She had scratches covering her arms and bruising on her legs,” he said.

Javon King (who plays the role of Judas) and Michael Paynter (Jesus) with the cast in an act from Jesus Christ Superstar at Capitol Theatre in November 2024. Picture: Don Arnold/WireImage

The hearing will continue later this week and Wigney (left) will remain on bail. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Mr Bradd told the court Wigney allegedly threw her to the ground and her friends collected her belongings the next day.

The court heard Wigney’s lawyer Mariecar Capili will argue that her client had asked the complainant to leave and she refused.

Liam Wigney has been charged with assault.

Liam Wigney and Lisa McCune in Girl from the North Country.

Mr Bradd said when Magistrate Hugh Donnelly was presented with the evidence, including the level of the woman’s injuries along with her statement, he may be able to tell that Wigney’s alleged actions were more extreme than necessary.

“The prosecution will say the amount of violence used was not reasonable,” he said.

Wigney wore a dark grey suit to court and was supported by his family. He could be seen leaving the court hand in hand with a woman, who was not the complainant.

The hearing will continue later this week and Wigney will remain on bail.

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