Rob Guest Obituary
Friends and colleagues of entertainer Rob Guest have been shocked by his sudden and untimely death. Musical Theatre New Zealand President John Antony said the musical theatre family around New Zealand were expressing their deepest condolences to Rob’s family and co-workers on the loss of a much loved performer, whose career had spanned many decades, across the globe. With much of his work taking him overseas throughout his career it was often overlooked that Rob had spent many years performing throughout New Zealand – both on stage and on television.  During the 1970s and 80s Rob was a familiar face to New Zealand audiences. He performed in numerous musical theatre productions around the country, making a name for himself as a much valued cast member and encouraging his fellow performers to pursue their dreams of a stage career – in those days a much more difficult decision than for those in the creative industries now.  John Antony recalled his personal pleasure at directing Rob Guest in a unique Auckland production in 1986, when the operetta “Ali Baba” was staged at the Maidment Theatre, involving a cast chosen from over thirty Auckland area secondary schools, with Rob in the lead role. His interest in fostering and mentoring the younger generation to follow in his footsteps was evident even then. The President, Executive and Members of Musical Theatre New Zealand extend their deepest condolences to Rob Guest’s family, with their thanks for being a part of his full life for a time. John Antony President Musical Theatre New Zealand

Hello Karen (Talking Heads Management), on behalf of the Taieri Musical Society, Mosgiel, NZ we would like to pass on our condolences to  his family and all of you working with him. A number of us have met Rob and have great memories of the time spent when he was in the Dunedin area. He will be sorely missed. Last night our society had our opening night for the show “Honk” and we dedicated the show in the memory of Rob It was not lost on the audience and especially the cast who find Rob to be an inspiration, in fact to all of us in theatre. All the best, we are thinking of you at this time. Regards, Bruce McDowell

Kate, we are sadden hear that our very talented Rob Guest has passed away. Such talent no longer to be heard. Graeme & I have seen Rob any many performances and met him in person after one of his many performances of phantom.  This will have put a terrible strain on the cast of wicked. A very very sad time for everyone in the musical/theatre industry.  Our condolences go out to his family and friends.
Regards Diane & Graeme - John Herber Limited, Kaiapoi