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Gareth Isaac makes his professional debut as Robertson Ay in Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Mary Poppins the musical [Michael Cassel], currently playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, ahead of its Australian tour. I was thrilled to speak to Gareth about making his professional debut and the magic behind the musical. Enjoy!
Tickets: marypoppinsmusical.com.au [Michael Cassel Group]
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~ Sydney opening night curtain call/ Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious reprise
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With the Mary Poppins musical opening in Sydney, I travelled to Bowral NSW. Over a hundred years ago, the author PL Travers OBE (birthname, Helen Lyndon Goff) lived with her mother and two young sisters, after the death of their father. Extensive research has uncovered Bowral as the birthplace of the character 'Mary Poppins', providing a lot of inspiration for her books. I speak to local historian Paul McShane, who along with his daughter campaigned to have the 'Mary Poppins birthplace statue' made, that twice a year magically turns so Mary can catch the East wind. We speak in front of the statue (see it turn) and visit her home. Find out more about the connections with fellow Bowral resident, cricketer Sir Donald Bradman and check our youtube and social pages for more videos and content that can't be missed.
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The sound design for An American In Paris, the musical [GWB Entertaintment] is an all-Australian creation by Kelvin Gedye (System Sound). There are so many sound challenges to this musical production, as the performers sing, dance, act, dance, tap dance and perform ballet all on a sprung floor. I was thrilled to speak to Sound Technician Jackson Skandrett, assistant to Kelvin, to find out more about this stunning musical production.
Tickets: https://americaninparis.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Stairway To Paradise'
~ Opening Night curtain call, Theatre Royal Sydney
~ Filmed podcast (with performances) Robbie Fairchild (Jerry), Leanne Cope (Lise), Cameron Holmes (Jerry alternate)
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Based on the beloved 1951 movie, directed by Vincent Minelli, starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron - ‘An American In Paris’ has been adapted into an award-winning stage musical, with the songbook of Ira and George Gershwin. Ahead of their Sydney debut at The Theatre Royal, I was thrilled to speak to three stars, including two original cast members - Robbie Fairchild (Jerry Mulligan) from New York and Leanne Copes (Lise) from London, with Sydney's Cameron Holmes (Jerry Mulligan, alternate). This is a glorious interview and so much fun. Filmed podcast with performance available to be streamed.
Tickets: https://americaninparis.com.au

Watch performances
~ 'Stairway To Paradise'
~ Opening Night curtain call, Theatre Royal Sydney
~ Filmed podcast (with performances) Robbie Fairchild (Jerry), Leanne Cope (Lise), Cameron Holmes (Jerry alternate)

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Producer Suzanne Jones is so inspiring as a woman and leader in her field. I was thrilled to speak to her ahead of International Women’s Day and the Australian premiere of 9 To 5 The Musical at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. The musical is based on the 1980 movie of the same name, we talk about the 42 year legacy which the film honors, all things Dolly Parton (who wrote all the music and lyrics), as well as the show's creatives and cast who have endured through the pandemic.
Tickets: 9to5themusical.com.au
Watch performances
~ '9 To 5' opening number
~ 'Heart To Hart' (Caroline O'Connor)
~ 'Change It' (Marina Prior, Casey Donovan, Erin Clare)
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