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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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Billy Elliot the Musical - Louise Withers (Lead Producer)

Billy Elliot the Musical is based on the (2002) film of the same name. The musical returns to Australia on a 10th anniversary tour, premiering at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Meet Lead Producer Louise Withers, who has been part of five musical productions of Billy Elliot around the world, including the original Australian production. This is an incredible interview, Louise has such a wealth of knowledge on this musical, you’re going to love it.
BILLY ELLIOT Tickets: BillyElliotthemusical
Watch performances:
~ 'The Stars Look Down'
~ 'Shine'
~ 'Solidarity'
~ 'Express Yourself'
~ 'Angry'
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Justin Smith & Drew Livingston - Billy Elliot (Dad & Tony)

The 10th anniversary Australian tour of Billy Elliot the musical has opened at the Sydney Lyric Theatre and I was thrilled to speak to Justin Smith (Dad) and Drew Livingston (Tony). Justin Smith returns to the musical, having a special bond with the original Australian production and Drew Livingston makes his Lyric Theatre debut. This is an entertaining musical about an outstanding, breathtaking musical not to missed.
BILLY ELLIOT Tickets: BillyElliotthemusical
Watch performances:
~ 'The Stars Look Down'
~ 'Shine'
~ 'Solidarity'
~ 'Express Yourself'
~ 'Angry'
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Muriel’s Wedding The Musical - Natalie Abbott (Muriel) Stefanie Jones (Rhonda)

Muriel & Rhonda! Muriel's Wedding the Musical, is a new Australian musical produced by Global Creatures (Moulin Rouge, King Kong, Strictly Ballroom) and it is a smash hit! The musical is based on the 1994 movie of the same name, the book is written by PJ Hogan (who wrote/directed the movie), original lyrics and music (Kate Miller-Heidke,Keir Nuttall) and ABBA songs. I was thrilled to sit down and chat to Natalie Abbott (Muriel) and Stefanie Jones (Rhonda). These two ladies are stepping into the spotlight as lead performers and they are both simply stunning! In fact, Natalie makes her professional debut as Muriel and was nominated for her first Helpmann Award and this is Stefanie's first lead role in a musical. This is a great interview, sharing stories behind the musical and Sydney filming locations from the original movie.
Tickets: https://murielsweddingthemusical.com/
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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Bonnie Lythgoe - Director (Jack and the Beanstalk 3D pantomime)

Bonnie Lythgoe is a Dancer, Choreographer, Director and Producer on Broadway, West End, Australia and in television. She is one of the loveliest ladies in the industry. In this podcast, you’ll learn more about pantomime- its history and what to expect when sitting in the audience, as we talk about her directing and producing her 6^thpantomine; Jack and the Beanstalk in 3D. You will also find out more about Bonnie’s career with Gene Kelly and Sydney Poitier, her favourite musicals and very exciting future projects revealed exclusively in this conversation.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Tickets: Ozpanto
Watch performances:
~ 'Follow Your Heart' (Lucy Durack)
~ 'I'm Coming After You' (Luke Joslin)
~ 'Don't disturb the Giant' sketch (Jimmy Rees, Richard Reid, Peter Rowsthorn)
~ Podcast trailer
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