[1] He also studied drama at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), at the same time as Hugh Jackman.

[4] Paddick joined the Victoria State Opera's touring group of West Side Story where he played Diesel from 1992–94.

By that time, Paddick had appeared in over fifteen major productions, including Victorian State Opera's Don Quixote and a two-year tour of West Side Story.

A job that was supposed to end in five weeks resulted in Paddick touring and appearing with the Wiggles full-time since late 1995.

Martin was a part of the Wiggles touring company; she played Pirate Charlie, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog, and Dorothy the Dinosaur.