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season 3 return, theatre in COVID-19

In March, the COVID-19 pandemic ground our industry to a halt. Tours were cancelled, many out of work and our theatres went dark. In Australia, we have been fortunate our Ghostlights have been turning off and the theatre industry is opening back up. 2020 has been unlike any year we have experienced, we've got interviews to bring to you!! so thank you for listening and your continued support

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The Secret Garden - Rodney Dobson (Ben Weatherstaff)

'The Secret Garden' returns to Australia for the 25th anniversary tour, with Anthony Warlow reprising his role as Archibald Craven. I was thrilled to speak to Rodney Dobson who will star as Ben Weatherstaff, at the launch ahead of the opening in August 2020 and hear more about his character the beloved musical.
Tickets: The Secret Garden
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The Secret Garden - Alinta Chidzey (Martha)

'The Secret Garden' returns to Australia for the 25th anniversary tour, with Anthony Warlow reprising his role as Archibald Craven. I was thrilled to speak to Alinta Chidzey who will star as Martha, at the launch ahead of the opening in August 2020. Hear more about her character this beloved musical.
Tickets: The Secret Garden
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Elenoa Rokobaro - Best Lead Performance (Caroline Or Change), Glug Awards

From the 2019 Glug Awards in Sydney, I was thrilled to speak to Elenoa Rokobaro, who was awarded 'The Colleen Clifford Memorial Award for Most Outstanding Performance by a female actor in leading role in a musical' for her starring role as Caroline in, 'Caroline Or Change'.
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Suzie Wrong - panel judge, Sydney Theatre Awards

From the 2019 'Sydney Theatre Awards' I was thrilled to speak to Suzie Wrong, a panel judge of the awards to ask her more about the awards, one of my favorite events. Enjoy!
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Bradley Barrack, Spencer Bignell (An American Psycho) - Sydney Theatre Awards

From the 2019 'Sydney Theatre Awards', I was thrilled to speak to Bradley Barrack and Spencer Bignell, Producers of An American Psycho the musical which took home nine awards. Hear more from the debut production team and more about the musical. Enjoy!
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Ben Gerrard (An American Psycho) - 'Best Actor in a musical', Sydney Theatre Awards

From the 2019 'Sydney Theatre Awards', I was thrilled to speak to Ben Gerrard, winner of the 'Judith Johnson award for Best Performance by a male actor in a musical', for his starring role as Patrick Bateman in An American Psycho the musical. Hear more about the musical and character development from reading the source material. Enjoy!
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Billie Palin (HMS Pinafore) - 'Best Newcomer nominee', Sydney Theatre Awards

From the 2019 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to catch up with Billie Palin, nominated for 'Best Newcomer' for her starring role as Ralph Rackstraw in HMS Pinafore. This is a great catch-up as I interviewed Billie last year as a grand finalist and then winner of the '2019 Sydney Cabaret Competition'. Enjoy!
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Stefanie Jones (Muriel's Wedding) - 'Best Supporting Actress', Sydney Theatre Awards

From the 2019 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Stefanie Jones, winner of 'Best Supporting Actress in a supporting role in a musical' for her starring role as Rhonda in the new Australian production, Muriel's Wedding the musical. This is a great catch-up, having interviewed Stefanie alongside her co-star Natalie Abbott (Muriel) at the Sydney premiere at the Lyric Theatre. Enjoy!
Watch performances:
~ 'Sydney'
~ 'Here Comes The Bride'
~ Sydney Opening night bows Sydney Lyric Theatre
~ Sydney bows for Actors Benevolent Fund (Dave Eastgate)
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SIX - Chloe Zuèl (Catherine of Aragon) & Kala Gare (Anne Boleyn)

Part 3 of 3. Thrilled to interview Australian Queens of 'SIX the musical', the smash hit new British musical about the six Tudor wives of King Henry VIII. On this episode meet Chloe Zuèl who stars as Katherine of Aragon (Queen/wife 1) and Kala Gare, who stars as Anne Boleyn (Queen/wife 2). I've been following this musical since it's breakout, so this is so exciting for me, even naming the music as our first Cast Album of the month. Trust me, you will absolutely love this new contemporary musical. Enjoy too!
Tickets: SIX the musical Australia
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SIX - Loren Hunter (Jane Seymour) & Kiana Danielle (Anne of Cleves)

Part 2 of 3. Thrilled to interview Australian Queens of 'SIX the musical', the smash hit new British musical about the six Tudor wives of King Henry VIII. On this episode meet Loren Hunter, who stars as Jane Seymour (Queen/wife 3) and Kiana Danielle, who stars as Anne of Cleves (Queen/wife 5). I've been following this musical since it's breakout, so this is so exciting for me, even naming the music as our first Cast Album of the month. Trust me, you will absolutely love this new contemporary musical. Enjoy too!
Tickets: SIX the musical Australia
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SIX - Courtney Monsma (Katherine Howard) & Vidya Makan (Catherine Parr)

Part 1 of 3. Thrilled to interview Australian Queens of 'SIX the musical', the smash hit new British musical about the six Tudor wives of King Henry VIII. On this episode meet Courtney Monsma, who stars as Katherine Howard (Queen/wife 5) and Vidya Makan, who stars as Catherine Parr (Queen/wife 6). I've been following this musical since it's breakout, so this is so exciting for me, even naming the music as our first Cast Album of the month. Trust me, you will absolutely love this new contemporary musical. Enjoy too!
Tickets: SIX the musical Australia
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Shrek the musical - Nat Jobe (Donkey)

Nat Jobe stars as Donkey in Shrek the Musical, which has premiered in Sydney ahead of its Australian tour of Melbourne and Brisbane. Nat is a graduate of WAAPA and has an impressive career in musical theatre. Playing Donkey is Nat’s first lead role in a commercial musical [Producer John Frost/ Gordon Frost Organisation] and it also happens to be the second time he has played this role. This is an insightful interview, hear Nat talk in depth about the musical- Donkey’s character arc; how he developed his physicality for the role and how Donkey heralds the musical’s important theme of embracing people's differences, accepting individuality and self-love.
SHREK Tickets: ShrekTheMusical.com.au
Watch performances:
~ 'This Is Our Story'
~ 'Freak Flag'
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Season 3 (new year)

A new year, new podcasts and new guests - let's call this Season 3. Also new changes in the iTunes feed, we no longer have Episode (Ep) numbers. A huge thank you to all the Guests who have given their time to be interviewed, the amazing people in productions for the opportunities and You- the listener for your support!! Your messages are so wonderful to receive. As always - Thanks for listening, please like, share and tell your friends, but most importantly... go and see a show! xx Elizabeth

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School of Rock - Richelle Brookman (Producer)

Richelle Brookman is Director and co-Owner of GWB Entertainment, producing the Australian debut production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock the musical. This musical premiered in Melbourne in 2018 and has toured China, Brisbane, Auckland, South Korea- now playing in Sydney, before heading to Adelaide in April 2020. School of Rock really is a musical and rock concert and you’ll hear Richelle tell you things you didn’t know about this musical, the tour and casting children performers (aged 9-12 years old), many of them quadruple-threats.
SCHOOL OF ROCK Tickets: https://schoolofrockthemusical.com
Watch performances:
~ 'Stick It To The Man'
~ 'Alma Mater'
~ 'Teacher's Pet'
~ filmed podcast with Brent Hill, Amy Lehpamer
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