Taylor had several roles in "Whiplash" (1960–61). He then focused on theatre, touring the country in "Two for the Seesaw" (one review called him "an actor of considerable strength and presence"), "The Pleasure of His Company" (1960), "Bye Bye Birdie" (1961), and "Woman in a Dressing Gown" (1962–63). In April 1963, John McCallum, head of JC Williamsons, said Taylor was one of three Australian actors who could "hold an audience in a starring part" in Australian theatre (the others were Kevin Colson and Jill Perryman).