The Theatre Thoughts Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast en-us Justin Clarke https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast The Theatre Thoughts Podcast began in November 2021 as an accompaniment to the Theatre Thoughts Australia website. Our past guests include the likes of Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), Leanne Cope (An American in Paris), Vidya Makan & Kala Gare (SIX the Musical), Yve Blake (Fangirls), Blake Appelqvist (& Juliet, Fangirls) and comedy duo Mel and Sam (Sh*t Wrecked, Not Hat, Not Play The Cabaret, High Pony). The purpose of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast is to bring conversations with the artists and creatives in all facets of the theatre industry to the ears of our listeners. We focus on, and promote, those who are changing the landscape of theatre, and cutting out a slice of the theatre scene to share their story. About the Host Justin (he/him) is a writer, teacher, actor and tour guide. Raised in Western Sydney, he always had an avid love for theatre and the spontaneous. Justin has developed his writing for publishers such as Theatre People and ArtsHub before establishing his own theatrically focused business, Theatre Thoughts. His past theatre credits include directing Stiles and Drew’s Soho Cinders, the ‘brave’ Sir Robin in Spamalot for Arcadians Theatre and the French Taunter/Tim in Spamalot for Springers UK, ensemble in Footloose and Pirates of Penzance and his debut role as Muldoon in Jurassic: That is One Big Pile of Musical which took out the audience favourite award in the Sydney Fringe Festival 2015. As the years have gone by, Justin has taken a great interest in swallowing as much theatre as he can and bringing it to the masses through the establishment of the Theatre Thoughts brand and developing the voice of artists from across the independent and professional sectors. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/968acc34-ff3a-11ed-bcae-d73845525b9a/image/17f118f673449c129cb0cf5072cd95a0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Theatre Thoughts Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast no episodic Get ready to switch on those thoughts! Justin Clarke https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast The Theatre Thoughts Podcast began in November 2021 as an accompaniment to the Theatre Thoughts Australia website. Our past guests include the likes of Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), Leanne Cope (An American in Paris), Vidya Makan & Kala Gare (SIX the Musical), Yve Blake (Fangirls), Blake Appelqvist (& Juliet, Fangirls) and comedy duo Mel and Sam (Sh*t Wrecked, Not Hat, Not Play The Cabaret, High Pony). The purpose of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast is to bring conversations with the artists and creatives in all facets of the theatre industry to the ears of our listeners. We focus on, and promote, those who are changing the landscape of theatre, and cutting out a slice of the theatre scene to share their story. About the Host Justin (he/him) is a writer, teacher, actor and tour guide. Raised in Western Sydney, he always had an avid love for theatre and the spontaneous. Justin has developed his writing for publishers such as Theatre People and ArtsHub before establishing his own theatrically focused business, Theatre Thoughts. His past theatre credits include directing Stiles and Drew’s Soho Cinders, the ‘brave’ Sir Robin in Spamalot for Arcadians Theatre and the French Taunter/Tim in Spamalot for Springers UK, ensemble in Footloose and Pirates of Penzance and his debut role as Muldoon in Jurassic: That is One Big Pile of Musical which took out the audience favourite award in the Sydney Fringe Festival 2015. As the years have gone by, Justin has taken a great interest in swallowing as much theatre as he can and bringing it to the masses through the establishment of the Theatre Thoughts brand and developing the voice of artists from across the independent and professional sectors. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast

The Theatre Thoughts Podcast began in November 2021 as an accompaniment to the Theatre Thoughts Australia website. Our past guests include the likes of Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), Leanne Cope (An American in Paris), Vidya Makan & Kala Gare (SIX the Musical), Yve Blake (Fangirls), Blake Appelqvist (& Juliet, Fangirls) and comedy duo Mel and Sam (Sh*t Wrecked, Not Hat, Not Play The Cabaret, High Pony). The purpose of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast is to bring conversations with the artists and creatives in all facets of the theatre industry to the ears of our listeners. We focus on, and promote, those who are changing the landscape of theatre, and cutting out a slice of the theatre scene to share their story.


About the Host

Justin (he/him) is a writer, teacher, actor and tour guide. Raised in Western Sydney, he always had an avid love for theatre and the spontaneous. Justin has developed his writing for publishers such as Theatre People and ArtsHub before establishing his own theatrically focused business, Theatre Thoughts. His past theatre credits include directing Stiles and Drew’s Soho Cinders, the ‘brave’ Sir Robin in Spamalot for Arcadians Theatre and the French Taunter/Tim in Spamalot for Springers UK, ensemble in Footloose and Pirates of Penzance and his debut role as Muldoon in Jurassic: That is One Big Pile of Musical which took out the audience favourite award in the Sydney Fringe Festival 2015. As the years have gone by, Justin has taken a great interest in swallowing as much theatre as he can and bringing it to the masses through the establishment of the Theatre Thoughts brand and developing the voice of artists from across the independent and professional sectors.

]]> Justin Clarke theatrethoughtsteam@outlook.com Episode 75 - Go to the underground with the Hadestown Cast! ft. Abigail Adriano & Noah Mullins https://theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcast/ 🌹Come on downtown to Hadestown with the Australian cast of the much-anticipated musical! In a full-circle moment, Justin finally speaks all things Hadestown with the leads of the Australian cast, Abigail Adriano (Eurydice) and Noah Mullins (Orpheus). We discuss Noah and Abigail's career from Rent to Miss Saigon, fangirl over the Wicked movie, and explore what makes Hadestown one of the hottest tickets this side of the underworld. Discussion Highlights: - Career trajectories and the vitality of the Australian theatre world - Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED...again - What makes Hadestown so loved? - What are the cast most looking forward to when Hadestown premieres? Hadestown plays at Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 19th April before transferring to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre from the 8th May, 2025. Book tickets to Hadestown when it comes to your city by heading to the link below: https://hadestown.com.au/ 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Produced by Echidna Audio Hadestown Publicity - Jessica Bendell Publicity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:30:00 -0000 Go to the underground with the Hadestown Cast! ft. Abigail Adriano & Noah Mullins full 4 75 Justin Clarke The full-circle Hadestown edition episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast is here! 🌹Come on downtown to Hadestown with the Australian cast of the much-anticipated musical! In a full-circle moment, Justin finally speaks all things Hadestown with the leads of the Australian cast, Abigail Adriano (Eurydice) and Noah Mullins (Orpheus). We discuss Noah and Abigail's career from Rent to Miss Saigon, fangirl over the Wicked movie, and explore what makes Hadestown one of the hottest tickets this side of the underworld. Discussion Highlights: - Career trajectories and the vitality of the Australian theatre world - Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED...again - What makes Hadestown so loved? - What are the cast most looking forward to when Hadestown premieres? Hadestown plays at Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 19th April before transferring to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre from the 8th May, 2025. Book tickets to Hadestown when it comes to your city by heading to the link below: https://hadestown.com.au/ 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Produced by Echidna Audio Hadestown Publicity - Jessica Bendell Publicity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🌹Come on downtown to Hadestown with the Australian cast of the much-anticipated musical! In a full-circle moment, Justin finally speaks all things Hadestown with the leads of the Australian cast, Abigail Adriano (Eurydice) and Noah Mullins (Orpheus). We discuss Noah and Abigail's career from Rent to Miss Saigon, fangirl over the Wicked movie, and explore what makes Hadestown one of the hottest tickets this side of the underworld.


Discussion Highlights:

- Career trajectories and the vitality of the Australian theatre world

- Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED...again

- What makes Hadestown so loved?

- What are the cast most looking forward to when Hadestown premieres?


Hadestown plays at Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 19th April before transferring to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre from the 8th May, 2025. Book tickets to Hadestown when it comes to your city by heading to the link below:


https://hadestown.com.au/


📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia.


https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast


Produced by Echidna Audio

Hadestown Publicity - Jessica Bendell Publicity

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]]> 2707 no Queendom and Fandom: Loren Hunter & Kimberley Hodgson talk SIX the Musical https://theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcast 👑 Unwrap the latest audio episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast featuring two of the six Queens of Australia's production of SIX the Musical, Kimberley Hodgson (Catherine of Aragon) and Loren Hunter (Jane Seymour). Kimberley is hot off playing Anita in Handa Opera’s production of West Side Story, and Gigi in Cameron Mackintosh’s Miss Saigon for Opera Australia for which she was nominated for a Green Room Award. Loren has toured nationally in the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, and the re-imagination of King Kong, as well as originating the role of Jane Seymour in the touring production of SIX the Musical. Discussion Highlights: Career trajectories and the importance of live theatre Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED Behind the Scenes stories from the SIX the Musical tour Fangirling and Queendom Sydney plays at the Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 28th December before heading to Brisbane, Auckland, and finishing in Newcastle. Book tickets to SIX the Musical when it comes to your city by heading to the link below: https://sixthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/ 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Produced by Echidna Audio Publicity: Lucky Star Media Episode Edited by Jared Jekyll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Episode 74 - Queendom and Fandom: Loren Hunter & Kimberley Hodgson talk SIX the Musical full 4 74 Justin Clarke Two of the six Queens of SIX the Musical join us for a heartfelt discussion on Queendom, careers and behind the scenes stories 👑 Unwrap the latest audio episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast featuring two of the six Queens of Australia's production of SIX the Musical, Kimberley Hodgson (Catherine of Aragon) and Loren Hunter (Jane Seymour). Kimberley is hot off playing Anita in Handa Opera’s production of West Side Story, and Gigi in Cameron Mackintosh’s Miss Saigon for Opera Australia for which she was nominated for a Green Room Award. Loren has toured nationally in the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, and the re-imagination of King Kong, as well as originating the role of Jane Seymour in the touring production of SIX the Musical. Discussion Highlights: Career trajectories and the importance of live theatre Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED Behind the Scenes stories from the SIX the Musical tour Fangirling and Queendom Sydney plays at the Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 28th December before heading to Brisbane, Auckland, and finishing in Newcastle. Book tickets to SIX the Musical when it comes to your city by heading to the link below: https://sixthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/ 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Produced by Echidna Audio Publicity: Lucky Star Media Episode Edited by Jared Jekyll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 👑 Unwrap the latest audio episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast featuring two of the six Queens of Australia's production of SIX the Musical, Kimberley Hodgson (Catherine of Aragon) and Loren Hunter (Jane Seymour). Kimberley is hot off playing Anita in Handa Opera’s production of West Side Story, and Gigi in Cameron Mackintosh’s Miss Saigon for Opera Australia for which she was nominated for a Green Room Award. Loren has toured nationally in the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, and the re-imagination of King Kong, as well as originating the role of Jane Seymour in the touring production of SIX the Musical.

Discussion Highlights:

  • Career trajectories and the importance of live theatre
  • Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED
  • Behind the Scenes stories from the SIX the Musical tour
  • Fangirling and Queendom


Sydney plays at the Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 28th December before heading to Brisbane, Auckland, and finishing in Newcastle. Book tickets to SIX the Musical when it comes to your city by heading to the link below:

https://sixthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/


📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia.

https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast


Produced by Echidna Audio

Publicity: Lucky Star Media

Episode Edited by Jared Jekyll

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]]> 3454 no Queendom and Fandom: Loren Hunter & Kimberley Hodgson talk SIX the Musical [VIDEO] https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/ 👑 Unwrap the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast featuring two of the six Queens of Australia's production of SIX the Musical, Kimberley Hodgson (Catherine of Aragon) and Loren Hunter (Jane Seymour). Kimberley is hot off playing Anita in Handa Opera’s production of West Side Story, and Gigi in Cameron Mackintosh’s Miss Saigon for Opera Australia for which she was nominated for a Green Room Award. Loren has toured nationally in the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, and the re-imagination of King Kong, as well as originating the role of Jane Seymour in the touring production of SIX the Musical. Discussion Highlights: Career trajectories and the importance of live theatre Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED Behind the Scenes stories from the SIX the Musical tour Fangirling and Queendom Sydney plays at the Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 28th December before heading to Brisbane, Auckland, and finishing in Newcastle.. Book tickets to SIX the Musical when it comes to your city by heading to the link below: https://sixthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/ 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Produced by Echidna Audio Publicity: Lucky Star Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Episode 74 - Queendom and Fandom: Loren Hunter & Kimberley Hodgson talk SIX the Musical full 4 74 Justin Clarke VIDEO FOOTAGE - Two of the six Queens of SIX the Musical join us for a heartfelt discussion on Queendom, careers and behind the scenes stories 👑 Unwrap the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast featuring two of the six Queens of Australia's production of SIX the Musical, Kimberley Hodgson (Catherine of Aragon) and Loren Hunter (Jane Seymour). Kimberley is hot off playing Anita in Handa Opera’s production of West Side Story, and Gigi in Cameron Mackintosh’s Miss Saigon for Opera Australia for which she was nominated for a Green Room Award. Loren has toured nationally in the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, and the re-imagination of King Kong, as well as originating the role of Jane Seymour in the touring production of SIX the Musical. Discussion Highlights: Career trajectories and the importance of live theatre Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED Behind the Scenes stories from the SIX the Musical tour Fangirling and Queendom Sydney plays at the Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 28th December before heading to Brisbane, Auckland, and finishing in Newcastle.. Book tickets to SIX the Musical when it comes to your city by heading to the link below: https://sixthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/ 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Produced by Echidna Audio Publicity: Lucky Star Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 👑 Unwrap the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast featuring two of the six Queens of Australia's production of SIX the Musical, Kimberley Hodgson (Catherine of Aragon) and Loren Hunter (Jane Seymour). Kimberley is hot off playing Anita in Handa Opera’s production of West Side Story, and Gigi in Cameron Mackintosh’s Miss Saigon for Opera Australia for which she was nominated for a Green Room Award. Loren has toured nationally in the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, and the re-imagination of King Kong, as well as originating the role of Jane Seymour in the touring production of SIX the Musical.

Discussion Highlights:

  • Career trajectories and the importance of live theatre
  • Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED
  • Behind the Scenes stories from the SIX the Musical tour
  • Fangirling and Queendom


Sydney plays at the Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 28th December before heading to Brisbane, Auckland, and finishing in Newcastle.. Book tickets to SIX the Musical when it comes to your city by heading to the link below:

https://sixthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/


📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia.

https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast


Produced by Echidna Audio

Publicity: Lucky Star Media

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]]> 3588 no Episode 55 Re-Release: A Wicked Update with Sheridan Adams and Courtney Monsma [VIDEO] https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episode-55-sheridan-adams-returns-with-courtney-monsma-for-a-wicked-update/56 RE-RELEASE Season 3: Episode 55 - A Wicked Update, featuring Sheridan Adams and Courtney Monsma In this enchanting episode, we're joined by the cast of WICKED Australia, including the returning guest Sheridan Adams and new guest Courtney Monsma. Sheridan, a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, shines as Elphaba. Courtney, a recent Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen, adds a touch of magic as Glinda. Join us as we discuss their performances and the enduring popularity of WICKED, currently captivating audiences in Australia before finishing its run in Perth in 2025. 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast *Recorded in 2023 at the Powerhouse Museum. Publicity Team: IP Publicity. Produced by Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/ Image Credits: Sheridan Adams image (Photographer: @hughstewart_) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Episode 55 Re-Release - A Wicked Update with Sheridan Adams and Courtney Monsma full 3 55 Justin Clarke With the release of the Wicked film, we're re-releasing our most viewed episode featuring Sheridan Adams and Courtney Monsma! RE-RELEASE Season 3: Episode 55 - A Wicked Update, featuring Sheridan Adams and Courtney Monsma In this enchanting episode, we're joined by the cast of WICKED Australia, including the returning guest Sheridan Adams and new guest Courtney Monsma. Sheridan, a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, shines as Elphaba. Courtney, a recent Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen, adds a touch of magic as Glinda. Join us as we discuss their performances and the enduring popularity of WICKED, currently captivating audiences in Australia before finishing its run in Perth in 2025. 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast *Recorded in 2023 at the Powerhouse Museum. Publicity Team: IP Publicity. Produced by Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/ Image Credits: Sheridan Adams image (Photographer: @hughstewart_) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices RE-RELEASE Season 3: Episode 55 - A Wicked Update, featuring Sheridan Adams and Courtney Monsma

In this enchanting episode, we're joined by the cast of WICKED Australia, including the returning guest Sheridan Adams and new guest Courtney Monsma. Sheridan, a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, shines as Elphaba. Courtney, a recent Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen, adds a touch of magic as Glinda. Join us as we discuss their performances and the enduring popularity of WICKED, currently captivating audiences in Australia before finishing its run in Perth in 2025.

📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia.

https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast

*Recorded in 2023 at the Powerhouse Museum. Publicity Team: IP Publicity.

Produced by Echidna Audio

https://echidnaaudio.com/

Image Credits: Sheridan Adams image (Photographer: @hughstewart_)

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]]> 2398 no Episode 73 - Rodney Rigby & Louise Withers on the survival of theatre https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes 🎭 Step into the world of theatre production with Rodney Rigby and Louise Withers in this important discussion to the world of theatre. Join host Justin Clarke as he explores the careers, achievements, and future aspirations of these acclaimed producers. From blockbuster musicals to creating new works for the Australian stage, this episode offers invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of theatre production. Discussion Highlights: The remarkable careers of Louise and Rodney in theatre production. Creating and shaping new works for Australian audiences. Exploring the evolving landscape of the Australian theatre industry. 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Rodney Rigby & Louise Withers on the survival of theatre full 4 64 Justin Clarke Step into the realm of theatre production with Rodney Rigby and Louise Withers in this important discussion to the survival of theatre itself. 🎭 Step into the world of theatre production with Rodney Rigby and Louise Withers in this important discussion to the world of theatre. Join host Justin Clarke as he explores the careers, achievements, and future aspirations of these acclaimed producers. From blockbuster musicals to creating new works for the Australian stage, this episode offers invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of theatre production. Discussion Highlights: The remarkable careers of Louise and Rodney in theatre production. Creating and shaping new works for Australian audiences. Exploring the evolving landscape of the Australian theatre industry. 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🎭 Step into the world of theatre production with Rodney Rigby and Louise Withers in this important discussion to the world of theatre. Join host Justin Clarke as he explores the careers, achievements, and future aspirations of these acclaimed producers. From blockbuster musicals to creating new works for the Australian stage, this episode offers invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of theatre production.

Discussion Highlights:

  • The remarkable careers of Louise and Rodney in theatre production.
  • Creating and shaping new works for Australian audiences.
  • Exploring the evolving landscape of the Australian theatre industry.


🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g

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]]> 2937 no Episode 72 - Artist Chat: Benjamin Maio Mackay 🎭 Dive into a fascinating conversation with Benjamin Maio Mackay, an award-nominated, critically acclaimed director, producer, actor, and musician. Benjamin shares their journey in the world of theatre, from co-headlining at the iconic Off-Broadway venue 54 Below, to their artistic direction of Adelaide-based Preachrs Productions. Benjamin gives us an inside look into directing the non-replica production of RENT at the Queens Theatre in 2022, and following it up with a season of tick, tick...BOOM! in June 2023. We also explore their nationwide tour with Great Detectives and chat about our favourite musical theatre productions. Discussion Highlights: Directing RENT and tick, tick...BOOM! in Adelaide Musical Theatre Chat What’s next for Preachrs Productions? Find out more about Benjamin and Preachrs Productions: 🌐 Website: https://www.benjaminmaiomackay.com/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Artist Chat: Benjamin Maio Mackay full 4 72 Justin Clarke We have another artist chat with another lover of musical theatre, Benjamin Mao Mackay! 🎭 Dive into a fascinating conversation with Benjamin Maio Mackay, an award-nominated, critically acclaimed director, producer, actor, and musician. Benjamin shares their journey in the world of theatre, from co-headlining at the iconic Off-Broadway venue 54 Below, to their artistic direction of Adelaide-based Preachrs Productions. Benjamin gives us an inside look into directing the non-replica production of RENT at the Queens Theatre in 2022, and following it up with a season of tick, tick...BOOM! in June 2023. We also explore their nationwide tour with Great Detectives and chat about our favourite musical theatre productions. Discussion Highlights: Directing RENT and tick, tick...BOOM! in Adelaide Musical Theatre Chat What’s next for Preachrs Productions? Find out more about Benjamin and Preachrs Productions: 🌐 Website: https://www.benjaminmaiomackay.com/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🎭 Dive into a fascinating conversation with Benjamin Maio Mackay, an award-nominated, critically acclaimed director, producer, actor, and musician. Benjamin shares their journey in the world of theatre, from co-headlining at the iconic Off-Broadway venue 54 Below, to their artistic direction of Adelaide-based Preachrs Productions.

Benjamin gives us an inside look into directing the non-replica production of RENT at the Queens Theatre in 2022, and following it up with a season of tick, tick...BOOM! in June 2023. We also explore their nationwide tour with Great Detectives and chat about our favourite musical theatre productions.

Discussion Highlights:

  • Directing RENT and tick, tick...BOOM! in Adelaide
  • Musical Theatre Chat
  • What’s next for Preachrs Productions?


Find out more about Benjamin and Preachrs Productions:

🌐 Website: https://www.benjaminmaiomackay.com/

🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month.

📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia.

🔗 https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast

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]]> 2704 no Episode 71 - Almitra Malvalvala talks bittersweet farewells and a Blacklisted homecoming https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes 🎭 Join in our chat with our friend Almitra Malvalvala before she went back home (for now) as we talk making theatre and the joy of art. Almitra talks about creating her shows Blacklisted and For the Love of Paper, both of which premiered in Sydney, with Blacklisted going on a Fringe tour. Discussion Highlights: The writing process for original pieces of work Leaving to go home to Karachi & the meaning of 'home' Blacklisted and For the Love of Paper - What was it like making these? Theatre Thoughts Questions Find our more about Almitra through her website: https://www.almitramavalvala.com/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Almitra Malvalvala talks bittersweet farewells and a Blacklisted homecoming full 4 71 Justin Clarke Hear from our friend Almitra Malvalvala before she went back home (for now) as we talk making theatre and the joy of art 🎭 Join in our chat with our friend Almitra Malvalvala before she went back home (for now) as we talk making theatre and the joy of art. Almitra talks about creating her shows Blacklisted and For the Love of Paper, both of which premiered in Sydney, with Blacklisted going on a Fringe tour. Discussion Highlights: The writing process for original pieces of work Leaving to go home to Karachi & the meaning of 'home' Blacklisted and For the Love of Paper - What was it like making these? Theatre Thoughts Questions Find our more about Almitra through her website: https://www.almitramavalvala.com/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🎭 Join in our chat with our friend Almitra Malvalvala before she went back home (for now) as we talk making theatre and the joy of art. Almitra talks about creating her shows Blacklisted and For the Love of Paper, both of which premiered in Sydney, with Blacklisted going on a Fringe tour.

Discussion Highlights:

  • The writing process for original pieces of work
  • Leaving to go home to Karachi & the meaning of 'home'
  • Blacklisted and For the Love of Paper - What was it like making these?
  • Theatre Thoughts Questions


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]]> 2590 no Episode 70 - Lou Wall, Illuminati Party and Flat Earthers...it's a Musical! https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes *Note: The following podcast was recorded in October, 2023 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the multi-talented Lou Wall, the creative force behind "Flat Earthers: The Musical" at Hayes Theatre. Discover Lou’s inspiring journey as an award-winning comedian, composer, and content creator. Dive into the intricacies of their thought-provoking productions, including "Lou Wall vs. The Internet" and their acclaimed film, "Lousical the Musical." Discussion Highlights: Unveiling the process behind "Flat Earthers: The Musical." Exploring Lou’s award-winning productions and their impact. Discussing the challenges and inspirations in the realm of socially conscious comedy. Watch a snippet of the production with Lou Wall performing the song Illuminati Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrd-Gbkwy2s 🌏 See "Flat Earthers: The Musical" at Hayes Theatre from 11th October to the 9th November 2024. Tickets: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/flat-earthers-the-musical/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Lou Wall, Illuminati Party and Flat Earthers...it's a Musical! full 4 70 Justin Clarke Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the multi-talented Lou Wall, the creative force behind "Flat Earthers: The Musical" at Hayes Theatre. *Note: The following podcast was recorded in October, 2023 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the multi-talented Lou Wall, the creative force behind "Flat Earthers: The Musical" at Hayes Theatre. Discover Lou’s inspiring journey as an award-winning comedian, composer, and content creator. Dive into the intricacies of their thought-provoking productions, including "Lou Wall vs. The Internet" and their acclaimed film, "Lousical the Musical." Discussion Highlights: Unveiling the process behind "Flat Earthers: The Musical." Exploring Lou’s award-winning productions and their impact. Discussing the challenges and inspirations in the realm of socially conscious comedy. Watch a snippet of the production with Lou Wall performing the song Illuminati Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrd-Gbkwy2s 🌏 See "Flat Earthers: The Musical" at Hayes Theatre from 11th October to the 9th November 2024. Tickets: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/flat-earthers-the-musical/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices *Note: The following podcast was recorded in October, 2023

🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the multi-talented Lou Wall, the creative force behind "Flat Earthers: The Musical" at Hayes Theatre. Discover Lou’s inspiring journey as an award-winning comedian, composer, and content creator. Dive into the intricacies of their thought-provoking productions, including "Lou Wall vs. The Internet" and their acclaimed film, "Lousical the Musical."

Discussion Highlights:

  • Unveiling the process behind "Flat Earthers: The Musical."
  • Exploring Lou’s award-winning productions and their impact.
  • Discussing the challenges and inspirations in the realm of socially conscious comedy.


Watch a snippet of the production with Lou Wall performing the song Illuminati Party

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrd-Gbkwy2s

🌏 See "Flat Earthers: The Musical" at Hayes Theatre from 11th October to the 9th November 2024.

Tickets: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/flat-earthers-the-musical/

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]]> 1995 yes Episode 69 - Environmentally Sustainable Theatre? Izabella Louk explains how! https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with Izabella Louk as they discuss environmentally sustainable theatre. Discover Izabella's career in theatre including how she created Blinking Light Theatre and turned her passion towards sustainably produced shows. We also get the latest scoop on Blinking Light's latest production! Discussion Highlights: Unveiling the process behind putting on sustainable theatre ExploringIzabella's theatre career Theatre Thoughts Questions Discussing the challenges and inspirations in the realm of environmentally conscious theatre. Find out more about Blinking Light Theatre and their upcoming shows here. https://www.blinkinglighttheatre.com/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Environmentally Sustainable Theatre? Izabella Louk explains how! full 4 69 Justin Clarke Today, we sit down with Izabella Louk to discuss environmentally sustainable theatre and how it can be done. 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with Izabella Louk as they discuss environmentally sustainable theatre. Discover Izabella's career in theatre including how she created Blinking Light Theatre and turned her passion towards sustainably produced shows. We also get the latest scoop on Blinking Light's latest production! Discussion Highlights: Unveiling the process behind putting on sustainable theatre ExploringIzabella's theatre career Theatre Thoughts Questions Discussing the challenges and inspirations in the realm of environmentally conscious theatre. Find out more about Blinking Light Theatre and their upcoming shows here. https://www.blinkinglighttheatre.com/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with Izabella Louk as they discuss environmentally sustainable theatre. Discover Izabella's career in theatre including how she created Blinking Light Theatre and turned her passion towards sustainably produced shows. We also get the latest scoop on Blinking Light's latest production!

Discussion Highlights:

  • Unveiling the process behind putting on sustainable theatre
  • ExploringIzabella's theatre career
  • Theatre Thoughts Questions
  • Discussing the challenges and inspirations in the realm of environmentally conscious theatre.


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]]> 1528 no Episode 68 - Pippa Evans helps IMPROV your life with SHOWSTOPPERS! The Improvised Musical https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes On this episode we head over to the UK to talk to comedian and improviser extraordinaire, Pippa Evans about Showstoppers! The Olivier Award winning improvised musical! Pippa joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical as well as her career in comedy, where Showstoppers! began and some hilarious moments of comedy and heart. Discussion Highlights: Pippa's Career in Theatre Improvising as a respected form of comedy Theatre Thoughts Questions Showstoppers! Tickets for Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical can be booked below Tickets - https://showstopperthemusical.com/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Pippa Evans helps IMPROV your life with SHOWSTOPPERS! The Improvised Musical full 4 68 Justin Clarke We head over to the UK to talk to comedian and improviser extraordinaire, Pippa Evans about Showstoppers! The Olivier Award winning improvised musical On this episode we head over to the UK to talk to comedian and improviser extraordinaire, Pippa Evans about Showstoppers! The Olivier Award winning improvised musical! Pippa joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical as well as her career in comedy, where Showstoppers! began and some hilarious moments of comedy and heart. Discussion Highlights: Pippa's Career in Theatre Improvising as a respected form of comedy Theatre Thoughts Questions Showstoppers! Tickets for Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical can be booked below Tickets - https://showstopperthemusical.com/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we head over to the UK to talk to comedian and improviser extraordinaire, Pippa Evans about Showstoppers! The Olivier Award winning improvised musical! Pippa joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical as well as her career in comedy, where Showstoppers! began and some hilarious moments of comedy and heart.

Discussion Highlights:

  • Pippa's Career in Theatre
  • Improvising as a respected form of comedy
  • Theatre Thoughts Questions
  • Showstoppers!


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]]> 2373 no Episode 67 - Yve Blake unleashes FANGIRLS in London! https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes The legendary and *ICONIC* writer of Fangirls the Musical, Yve Blake returns to the podcast to capture a moment in time as Fangirls has its official UK premiere in July! Yve is an accomplished writer and performer and is on the ride of her life as Fangirls goes from Belvoir St, to the Sydney Opera House, and now the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London. While not technically* on the West End, we say it's damn near good enough! Listen and watch the full episode now. Discussion Highlights: - Taking Fangirls to the UK - Performing at West End Live! - The differences in the production - Being on the HSC Prescribed Texts List - Theatre Thoughts Questions Tickets to Fangirls the Musical in London: https://lyric.co.uk/shows/fangirls/ Listen to the full cast album: https://www.fangirlsmusical.com/castalbum 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Yve Blake unleashes FANGIRLS in London! full 4 67 Justin Clarke The legendary and *ICONIC* writer of Fangirls the Musical, Yve Blake returns to the podcast to capture a moment in time The legendary and *ICONIC* writer of Fangirls the Musical, Yve Blake returns to the podcast to capture a moment in time as Fangirls has its official UK premiere in July! Yve is an accomplished writer and performer and is on the ride of her life as Fangirls goes from Belvoir St, to the Sydney Opera House, and now the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London. While not technically* on the West End, we say it's damn near good enough! Listen and watch the full episode now. Discussion Highlights: - Taking Fangirls to the UK - Performing at West End Live! - The differences in the production - Being on the HSC Prescribed Texts List - Theatre Thoughts Questions Tickets to Fangirls the Musical in London: https://lyric.co.uk/shows/fangirls/ Listen to the full cast album: https://www.fangirlsmusical.com/castalbum 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The legendary and *ICONIC* writer of Fangirls the Musical, Yve Blake returns to the podcast to capture a moment in time as Fangirls has its official UK premiere in July! Yve is an accomplished writer and performer and is on the ride of her life as Fangirls goes from Belvoir St, to the Sydney Opera House, and now the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London. While not technically* on the West End, we say it's damn near good enough! Listen and watch the full episode now.


Discussion Highlights:

- Taking Fangirls to the UK

- Performing at West End Live!

- The differences in the production

- Being on the HSC Prescribed Texts List

- Theatre Thoughts Questions


Tickets to Fangirls the Musical in London:

https://lyric.co.uk/shows/fangirls/


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https://www.fangirlsmusical.com/castalbum


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]]> 2260 yes Episode 66 - Andrew G Showtime and the Love of Musicals https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes On this episode we chat to Naarm based producer, Andrew G, about the love of musical theatre! Andrew joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss The Boy From Oz which opens at the National Theatre in St Kilda from July 2024. Andrew G talks his career in radio and theatre, producing musicals for the National Theatre in Melbourne and opening nights that nearly didn't happen! Discussion Highlights: Andrew's Career in Theatre Producing Musical Theatre Theatre Thoughts Questions The Boy From Oz Tickets for The Boy From Oz can be booked below Tickets - https://theatrical.com.au/boyfromoz/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Andrew G Showtime and the Love of Musicals full 4 66 Justin Clarke Producer Andrew G chats his love of Musical Theatre and what he has coming up next on his schedule for Melbourne. On this episode we chat to Naarm based producer, Andrew G, about the love of musical theatre! Andrew joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss The Boy From Oz which opens at the National Theatre in St Kilda from July 2024. Andrew G talks his career in radio and theatre, producing musicals for the National Theatre in Melbourne and opening nights that nearly didn't happen! Discussion Highlights: Andrew's Career in Theatre Producing Musical Theatre Theatre Thoughts Questions The Boy From Oz Tickets for The Boy From Oz can be booked below Tickets - https://theatrical.com.au/boyfromoz/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we chat to Naarm based producer, Andrew G, about the love of musical theatre! Andrew joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss The Boy From Oz which opens at the National Theatre in St Kilda from July 2024. Andrew G talks his career in radio and theatre, producing musicals for the National Theatre in Melbourne and opening nights that nearly didn't happen!

Discussion Highlights:

  • Andrew's Career in Theatre
  • Producing Musical Theatre
  • Theatre Thoughts Questions
  • The Boy From Oz


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]]> 2011 no Bonus Episode - Lois Neville takes us to the Hollywood Fringe Festival https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes Lights, Camera, Fringe! On this episode we head to Hollywood baby! We're chatting exclusively with one of the brains behind this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival, Lois Neville. Hear about Lois' favourite Fringe memories, as well as what L.A locals can be expect from the Fringe in 2024. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear a snippet from upcoming entertainer Dallas James Pritt's new musical single Somehow (Beautiful to Me). Discussion Highlights: - Who is Lois Neville? - Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024 - Theatre Thoughts Questions - The beauty of a Fringe Festival The full program and tickets for the Hollywood Fringe Festival can be booked below: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/ Listen to the full version of Dallas James Pritt's new musical single Somehow (Beautiful to Me) below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvAzt8K_pmY 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Bonus Ep - Lois Neville takes us to the Hollywood Fringe Festival bonus 4 Justin Clarke We chat exclusively with Lois Neville, one of the brains behinds this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival Lights, Camera, Fringe! On this episode we head to Hollywood baby! We're chatting exclusively with one of the brains behind this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival, Lois Neville. Hear about Lois' favourite Fringe memories, as well as what L.A locals can be expect from the Fringe in 2024. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear a snippet from upcoming entertainer Dallas James Pritt's new musical single Somehow (Beautiful to Me). Discussion Highlights: - Who is Lois Neville? - Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024 - Theatre Thoughts Questions - The beauty of a Fringe Festival The full program and tickets for the Hollywood Fringe Festival can be booked below: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/ Listen to the full version of Dallas James Pritt's new musical single Somehow (Beautiful to Me) below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvAzt8K_pmY 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lights, Camera, Fringe! On this episode we head to Hollywood baby! We're chatting exclusively with one of the brains behind this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival, Lois Neville. Hear about Lois' favourite Fringe memories, as well as what L.A locals can be expect from the Fringe in 2024. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear a snippet from upcoming entertainer Dallas James Pritt's new musical single Somehow (Beautiful to Me).


Discussion Highlights:

- Who is Lois Neville?

- Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024

- Theatre Thoughts Questions

- The beauty of a Fringe Festival


The full program and tickets for the Hollywood Fringe Festival can be booked below:

https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/


Listen to the full version of Dallas James Pritt's new musical single Somehow (Beautiful to Me) below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvAzt8K_pmY


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]]> 1962 no Episode 65 - Maeve Marsden Pays "Homage" at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes On this episode we chat exclusively to writer, performer and wearer of many hats, Maeve Marsden! Maeve comes on board to talk about the Adelaide Cabaret Festival as well as the return of her show Homage which plays for one night only the 16th June. Maeve and Justin met in the stalls of Belvoir St where Maeve...well, we don't want to give away the story, it's in the episode! Discussion Highlights: - Who is Maeve Marsden? - Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2024 - Homage - Being a Wearer of Many Hats - Surviving in Theatre Tickets for Homage can be booked below Tickets - https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/maeve-marsden The full program and tickets for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival can be booked below: https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Maeve Marsden Pays "Homage" at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival full 4 65 Justin Clarke We sit down with wearer of many hats, Maeve Marsden, to discuss "Homage" and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival! On this episode we chat exclusively to writer, performer and wearer of many hats, Maeve Marsden! Maeve comes on board to talk about the Adelaide Cabaret Festival as well as the return of her show Homage which plays for one night only the 16th June. Maeve and Justin met in the stalls of Belvoir St where Maeve...well, we don't want to give away the story, it's in the episode! Discussion Highlights: - Who is Maeve Marsden? - Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2024 - Homage - Being a Wearer of Many Hats - Surviving in Theatre Tickets for Homage can be booked below Tickets - https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/maeve-marsden The full program and tickets for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival can be booked below: https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we chat exclusively to writer, performer and wearer of many hats, Maeve Marsden! Maeve comes on board to talk about the Adelaide Cabaret Festival as well as the return of her show Homage which plays for one night only the 16th June. Maeve and Justin met in the stalls of Belvoir St where Maeve...well, we don't want to give away the story, it's in the episode!


Discussion Highlights:

- Who is Maeve Marsden?

- Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2024

- Homage

- Being a Wearer of Many Hats

- Surviving in Theatre


Tickets for Homage can be booked below

Tickets - https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/maeve-marsden


The full program and tickets for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival can be booked below:

https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/


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]]> 2301 yes Episode 64 - Purple Tape Productions put [YOUR NAME] in the spotlight On this episode we have the return of Lily Hayman and Tyler Fitzpatrick from Purple Tape Productions to discuss their next independent production at KXT theatre, [YOUR NAME]. Justin previously spoke to Lily and Tyler in the 2023 Live Post-Show Q&A at Meraki Arts Bar, and we're super excited to have them back in studio to discuss their latest projects. Discussion Highlights: - What have Lily & Tyler been up to? - Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024 - [YOUR NAME] - Harry Potter Fanfiction - Separating Creator from Creation Tickets for [YOUR NAME] can be booked below Tickets - https://www.kingsxtheatre.com/your-name Tickets for Party Girl can be booked below: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Party%20Girl%22 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 May 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Purple Tape Productions put [YOUR NAME] in the spotlight full 4 65 Justin Clarke On this episode we have the return of Lily Hayman and Tyler Fitzpatrick from Purple Tape Productions to discuss a brand new production On this episode we have the return of Lily Hayman and Tyler Fitzpatrick from Purple Tape Productions to discuss their next independent production at KXT theatre, [YOUR NAME]. Justin previously spoke to Lily and Tyler in the 2023 Live Post-Show Q&A at Meraki Arts Bar, and we're super excited to have them back in studio to discuss their latest projects. Discussion Highlights: - What have Lily & Tyler been up to? - Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024 - [YOUR NAME] - Harry Potter Fanfiction - Separating Creator from Creation Tickets for [YOUR NAME] can be booked below Tickets - https://www.kingsxtheatre.com/your-name Tickets for Party Girl can be booked below: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Party%20Girl%22 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we have the return of Lily Hayman and Tyler Fitzpatrick from Purple Tape Productions to discuss their next independent production at KXT theatre, [YOUR NAME]. Justin previously spoke to Lily and Tyler in the 2023 Live Post-Show Q&A at Meraki Arts Bar, and we're super excited to have them back in studio to discuss their latest projects.


Discussion Highlights:

- What have Lily & Tyler been up to?

- Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024

- [YOUR NAME]

- Harry Potter Fanfiction

- Separating Creator from Creation


Tickets for [YOUR NAME] can be booked below

Tickets - https://www.kingsxtheatre.com/your-name


Tickets for Party Girl can be booked below:

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]]> 2625 no Episode 63 - Todd McKenney Talks the Odd Couple, Shane Jacobson & Theatre Careers https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes Welcome to the Season 4 premiere episode featuring Australian theatre royalty, Todd McKenney! Todd joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss The Odd Couple which opens at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne from 18th May -16th June and the Theatre Royal Sydney 27th June - 21st July. Todd talks through his illustrious career on Australian stages and T.V, as well as his and Shane Jacobson's long lasting friendship. Audiences can expect a riotous laugh when these two pair up on stage! Discussion Highlights: Todd's Career in Theatre Meeting Shane Jacobson Theatre Thoughts Questions The Odd Couple Tickets for The Odd Couple can be booked below Tickets - Melbourne: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=THEODDC24 Tickets - Sydney: https://www.theatreroyalsydney.com/events/season-2024/the-odd-couple/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 May 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Todd McKenney Talks the Odd Couple, Shane Jacobson & Theatre Careers full 4 63 Justin Clarke Welcome to the Season 4 premiere with star of stage and screen, Australia's Todd McKenney! Welcome to the Season 4 premiere episode featuring Australian theatre royalty, Todd McKenney! Todd joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss The Odd Couple which opens at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne from 18th May -16th June and the Theatre Royal Sydney 27th June - 21st July. Todd talks through his illustrious career on Australian stages and T.V, as well as his and Shane Jacobson's long lasting friendship. Audiences can expect a riotous laugh when these two pair up on stage! Discussion Highlights: Todd's Career in Theatre Meeting Shane Jacobson Theatre Thoughts Questions The Odd Couple Tickets for The Odd Couple can be booked below Tickets - Melbourne: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=THEODDC24 Tickets - Sydney: https://www.theatreroyalsydney.com/events/season-2024/the-odd-couple/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to the Season 4 premiere episode featuring Australian theatre royalty, Todd McKenney! Todd joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss The Odd Couple which opens at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne from 18th May -16th June and the Theatre Royal Sydney 27th June - 21st July. Todd talks through his illustrious career on Australian stages and T.V, as well as his and Shane Jacobson's long lasting friendship. Audiences can expect a riotous laugh when these two pair up on stage!

Discussion Highlights:

  • Todd's Career in Theatre
  • Meeting Shane Jacobson
  • Theatre Thoughts Questions
  • The Odd Couple


Tickets for The Odd Couple can be booked below

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]]> 2402 no Episode 62 - Writer, Director & Performer unite to discuss Belvoir's Never Closer https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes SEASON FINALE! 🎭 Dive into our Season 3 Finale with the captivating world of Belvoir St Theatre's "Never Closer" with host Justin Clarke. Join emerging writer Grace Chapple, versatile actor Emma Diaz, and accomplished director Hannah Goodwin as they share the magic behind the creation of this gripping play. From page to stage, discover the inspirations, challenges, and stories that bring "Never Closer" to life. Discussion Highlights: Unveiling the journey from page to stage with "Never Closer." Insights into the characters, themes, and relevance of the play. Exploring the theatrical careers of the guests and their significant milestones. 🍀 See "Never Closer" at Belvoir St Theatre from 25 May - 16 June 2024 Tickets: https://belvoir.com.au/productions/never-closer-2024/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Writer, Director & Performer unite to discuss Belvoir's Never Closer full 3 62 Justin Clarke Dive into the captivating world of Belvoir St Theatre's "Never Closer" with writer Grace Chapple, actor Emma Diaz, and director Hannah Goodwin. SEASON FINALE! 🎭 Dive into our Season 3 Finale with the captivating world of Belvoir St Theatre's "Never Closer" with host Justin Clarke. Join emerging writer Grace Chapple, versatile actor Emma Diaz, and accomplished director Hannah Goodwin as they share the magic behind the creation of this gripping play. From page to stage, discover the inspirations, challenges, and stories that bring "Never Closer" to life. Discussion Highlights: Unveiling the journey from page to stage with "Never Closer." Insights into the characters, themes, and relevance of the play. Exploring the theatrical careers of the guests and their significant milestones. 🍀 See "Never Closer" at Belvoir St Theatre from 25 May - 16 June 2024 Tickets: https://belvoir.com.au/productions/never-closer-2024/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SEASON FINALE!

🎭 Dive into our Season 3 Finale with the captivating world of Belvoir St Theatre's "Never Closer" with host Justin Clarke. Join emerging writer Grace Chapple, versatile actor Emma Diaz, and accomplished director Hannah Goodwin as they share the magic behind the creation of this gripping play. From page to stage, discover the inspirations, challenges, and stories that bring "Never Closer" to life.

Discussion Highlights:

  • Unveiling the journey from page to stage with "Never Closer."
  • Insights into the characters, themes, and relevance of the play.
  • Exploring the theatrical careers of the guests and their significant milestones.


🍀 See "Never Closer" at Belvoir St Theatre from 25 May - 16 June 2024

Tickets: https://belvoir.com.au/productions/never-closer-2024/

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]]> 2599 no Episode 61 - Grace Valerie-Lynette talks Podcasts and Parliaments of Women https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes Episode 61 - Not Now, Not Ever: A Parliament of Women from 12th March - 31st March 2024 Belvoir 25A 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he chats with the award-winning podcaster, Grace Valerie-Lynette (Twinemies) as they discuss all things podcast creation, musical theatre and producing. Grace is currently producing Not Now, Not Ever: A Parliament of Women with Queen Hades Productions. As a first time theatre producer, what has Grace learned about her time in the theatre? What does it take to make a successful musical podcast? Find out all this and more on this week's episode. Discussion Highlights: What does it take to make a good podcast? Your career highlights - Winning a Podcast Award Not Now, Not Ever - Why this play? Why Now? 📺 Full video access available via Patreon for $3/month. Tickets: https://belvoir.com.au/productions/not-now-not-ever/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Grace Valerie-Lynette talks Podcasts and Parliaments of Women full 3 61 Justin Clarke Delve into the world of podcast creation and feminist theatre with special guest, Grace Valerie-Lynette in this special episode! Episode 61 - Not Now, Not Ever: A Parliament of Women from 12th March - 31st March 2024 Belvoir 25A 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he chats with the award-winning podcaster, Grace Valerie-Lynette (Twinemies) as they discuss all things podcast creation, musical theatre and producing. Grace is currently producing Not Now, Not Ever: A Parliament of Women with Queen Hades Productions. As a first time theatre producer, what has Grace learned about her time in the theatre? What does it take to make a successful musical podcast? Find out all this and more on this week's episode. Discussion Highlights: What does it take to make a good podcast? Your career highlights - Winning a Podcast Award Not Now, Not Ever - Why this play? Why Now? 📺 Full video access available via Patreon for $3/month. Tickets: https://belvoir.com.au/productions/not-now-not-ever/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episode 61 - Not Now, Not Ever: A Parliament of Women from 12th March - 31st March 2024 Belvoir 25A

🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he chats with the award-winning podcaster, Grace Valerie-Lynette (Twinemies) as they discuss all things podcast creation, musical theatre and producing. Grace is currently producing Not Now, Not Ever: A Parliament of Women with Queen Hades Productions. As a first time theatre producer, what has Grace learned about her time in the theatre? What does it take to make a successful musical podcast? Find out all this and more on this week's episode.

Discussion Highlights:

  • What does it take to make a good podcast?
  • Your career highlights - Winning a Podcast Award
  • Not Now, Not Ever - Why this play? Why Now?


📺 Full video access available via Patreon for $3/month.

Tickets: https://belvoir.com.au/productions/not-now-not-ever/

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]]> 1842 no Episode 60 - The Stage Whisper Podcast By Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes 🎭 Embark on a theatrical journey with hosts Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird as they dissect and celebrate the magic of Broadway on Stage Whisper Podcast in this unique crossover episode. From intriguing plot analyses to in-depth discussions about the shows they've seen, each episode offers a unique glimpse into the world of theatre. Listen in as they share their experiences, insights, and featured guests' stories. Discussion Highlights: The birth and evolution of the podcast. Memorable moments with featured guests. Diving into the heart of New York’s Broadway scene. 🎙️ Listen to the Stage Whispers Podcast here. 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0000 The Stage Whisper Podcast By Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird full 3 60 Justin Clarke Embark on a theatrical journey with hosts Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird as they dissect and celebrate the magic of Broadway on Stage Whisper Podcast in this unique crossover episode. 🎭 Embark on a theatrical journey with hosts Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird as they dissect and celebrate the magic of Broadway on Stage Whisper Podcast in this unique crossover episode. From intriguing plot analyses to in-depth discussions about the shows they've seen, each episode offers a unique glimpse into the world of theatre. Listen in as they share their experiences, insights, and featured guests' stories. Discussion Highlights: The birth and evolution of the podcast. Memorable moments with featured guests. Diving into the heart of New York’s Broadway scene. 🎙️ Listen to the Stage Whispers Podcast here. 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🎭 Embark on a theatrical journey with hosts Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird as they dissect and celebrate the magic of Broadway on Stage Whisper Podcast in this unique crossover episode. From intriguing plot analyses to in-depth discussions about the shows they've seen, each episode offers a unique glimpse into the world of theatre. Listen in as they share their experiences, insights, and featured guests' stories.

Discussion Highlights:

  • The birth and evolution of the podcast.
  • Memorable moments with featured guests.
  • Diving into the heart of New York’s Broadway scene.


🎙️ Listen to the Stage Whispers Podcast here.

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]]> 2994 no Episode 59 - Laura Murphy brings back the dead in Zombie! The Musical https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he chats with the versatile composer, lyricist, and playwright Laura Murphy about her groundbreaking musical journey. From acclaimed works like "The Lovers" and "The Dismissal" to her current project, "Zombie! The Musical," Laura shares her insights into the creative process. Delve into her experiences in writing for the Australian stage, her inspirations, and the challenges she's faced. Discussion Highlights: The genesis of "Zombie! The Musical" and its development. Laura's journey as a composer and playwright. Navigating the challenges and rewards of creating new works for the stage. 🧟 See "Zombie! The Musical" at the Hayes Theatre from 8 March - 6 April 2024. Tickets: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/zombie-the-musical/ "Meaty Part" Zombie! The Musical - 2024 Season Reveal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_yC4yvFoKg&t=9s 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Laura Murphy brings back the dead in Zombie! The Musical full 3 59 Justin Clarke Join host Justin Clarke as he chats with the versatile composer, lyricist, and playwright Laura Murphy about her groundbreaking musical journey. 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he chats with the versatile composer, lyricist, and playwright Laura Murphy about her groundbreaking musical journey. From acclaimed works like "The Lovers" and "The Dismissal" to her current project, "Zombie! The Musical," Laura shares her insights into the creative process. Delve into her experiences in writing for the Australian stage, her inspirations, and the challenges she's faced. Discussion Highlights: The genesis of "Zombie! The Musical" and its development. Laura's journey as a composer and playwright. Navigating the challenges and rewards of creating new works for the stage. 🧟 See "Zombie! The Musical" at the Hayes Theatre from 8 March - 6 April 2024. Tickets: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/zombie-the-musical/ "Meaty Part" Zombie! The Musical - 2024 Season Reveal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_yC4yvFoKg&t=9s 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he chats with the versatile composer, lyricist, and playwright Laura Murphy about her groundbreaking musical journey. From acclaimed works like "The Lovers" and "The Dismissal" to her current project, "Zombie! The Musical," Laura shares her insights into the creative process. Delve into her experiences in writing for the Australian stage, her inspirations, and the challenges she's faced.

Discussion Highlights:

  • The genesis of "Zombie! The Musical" and its development.
  • Laura's journey as a composer and playwright.
  • Navigating the challenges and rewards of creating new works for the stage.


🧟 See "Zombie! The Musical" at the Hayes Theatre from 8 March - 6 April 2024.

Tickets: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/zombie-the-musical/

"Meaty Part" Zombie! The Musical - 2024 Season Reveal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_yC4yvFoKg&t=9s

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]]> 3230 no Episode 58 - Artist Chat with Blake Appelqvist https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes In this episode of Theatre Thoughts, join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the incredibly talented Blake Appelqvist, a Māori and Swedish artist shaking up the theatre world. From memorable roles in "Bonnie & Clyde" and "Fangirls" to the upcoming "& Juliet," Blake shares insights into their journey, the challenges of performing in different countries, and the importance of diversity on stage. Discover the magic behind "Theys at the Hayes" and gain exclusive access to the full video on Patreon for just $3/month. Get ready for a captivating conversation about the love for theatre, dream roles, and the ever-evolving dynamics of the industry. 🎤 About Blake: Meet Blake Appelqvist, a Māori and Swedish multidisciplinary artist making waves in the theatre scene. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, Blake has graced stages with performances like Clyde in "Bonnie & Clyde," Harry in "Fangirls," and Sir Galahad in "Spamalot." 🎟️ Upcoming Shows: They's at the Hayes: 19 February 2024 & Juliet: Sydney Lyric, February 2024 💬 Discussion Highlights: Journey from "Bonnie & Clyde" to "Fangirls" Role as Romeo in "& Juliet" Performing in different countries Diversity in the theatre Insights into "Theys at the Hayes" 📺 Full video access available via Patreon for only $3/month. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast 📱 Connect with Blake: @blake_appelqvist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Artist Chat with Blake Appelqvist full 3 58 Justin Clarke In this episode of Theatre Thoughts, join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the incredibly talented Blake Appelqvist. In this episode of Theatre Thoughts, join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the incredibly talented Blake Appelqvist, a Māori and Swedish artist shaking up the theatre world. From memorable roles in "Bonnie & Clyde" and "Fangirls" to the upcoming "& Juliet," Blake shares insights into their journey, the challenges of performing in different countries, and the importance of diversity on stage. Discover the magic behind "Theys at the Hayes" and gain exclusive access to the full video on Patreon for just $3/month. Get ready for a captivating conversation about the love for theatre, dream roles, and the ever-evolving dynamics of the industry. 🎤 About Blake: Meet Blake Appelqvist, a Māori and Swedish multidisciplinary artist making waves in the theatre scene. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, Blake has graced stages with performances like Clyde in "Bonnie & Clyde," Harry in "Fangirls," and Sir Galahad in "Spamalot." 🎟️ Upcoming Shows: They's at the Hayes: 19 February 2024 & Juliet: Sydney Lyric, February 2024 💬 Discussion Highlights: Journey from "Bonnie & Clyde" to "Fangirls" Role as Romeo in "& Juliet" Performing in different countries Diversity in the theatre Insights into "Theys at the Hayes" 📺 Full video access available via Patreon for only $3/month. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast 📱 Connect with Blake: @blake_appelqvist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Theatre Thoughts, join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the incredibly talented Blake Appelqvist, a Māori and Swedish artist shaking up the theatre world. From memorable roles in "Bonnie & Clyde" and "Fangirls" to the upcoming "& Juliet," Blake shares insights into their journey, the challenges of performing in different countries, and the importance of diversity on stage. Discover the magic behind "Theys at the Hayes" and gain exclusive access to the full video on Patreon for just $3/month. Get ready for a captivating conversation about the love for theatre, dream roles, and the ever-evolving dynamics of the industry.


🎤 About Blake:

Meet Blake Appelqvist, a Māori and Swedish multidisciplinary artist making waves in the theatre scene. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, Blake has graced stages with performances like Clyde in "Bonnie & Clyde," Harry in "Fangirls," and Sir Galahad in "Spamalot."

🎟️ Upcoming Shows:

  • They's at the Hayes: 19 February 2024
  • & Juliet: Sydney Lyric, February 2024


💬 Discussion Highlights:

  • Journey from "Bonnie & Clyde" to "Fangirls"
  • Role as Romeo in "& Juliet"
  • Performing in different countries
  • Diversity in the theatre
  • Insights into "Theys at the Hayes"


📺 Full video access available via Patreon for only $3/month.

https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast

📱 Connect with Blake:

@blake_appelqvist

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]]> 2513 no Episode 57 - The Tragic Thespians Return! https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes 🎭 In this episodeThe Tragic Thespians return as host Justin Clarke welcomes back Ryan Peters and Caterina Imbro into the world of The Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Caterina and Ryan delve into the realm of theatre and film, sharing personal rituals, memorable experiences, and what's next for the podcast. Join them for an insightful conversation about all things theatre. Discussion Highlights: An update on the podcast and its direction. Diving into the realm of theatre and film. Reflecting on memorable productions and personal theatre rituals. 🎙️Listen to the Tragic Thespians Podcast here. 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0000 The Tragic Thespians Return! full 3 57 Justin Clarke The Tragic Thespians return as host Justin Clarke welcomes back Ryan Peters and Caterina Imbro into the world of The Theatre Thoughts Podcast. 🎭 In this episodeThe Tragic Thespians return as host Justin Clarke welcomes back Ryan Peters and Caterina Imbro into the world of The Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Caterina and Ryan delve into the realm of theatre and film, sharing personal rituals, memorable experiences, and what's next for the podcast. Join them for an insightful conversation about all things theatre. Discussion Highlights: An update on the podcast and its direction. Diving into the realm of theatre and film. Reflecting on memorable productions and personal theatre rituals. 🎙️Listen to the Tragic Thespians Podcast here. 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🎭 In this episodeThe Tragic Thespians return as host Justin Clarke welcomes back Ryan Peters and Caterina Imbro into the world of The Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Caterina and Ryan delve into the realm of theatre and film, sharing personal rituals, memorable experiences, and what's next for the podcast. Join them for an insightful conversation about all things theatre.

Discussion Highlights:

  • An update on the podcast and its direction.
  • Diving into the realm of theatre and film.
  • Reflecting on memorable productions and personal theatre rituals.


🎙️Listen to the Tragic Thespians Podcast here.

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]]> 3074 yes Bonus Episode - Encore! Top Moments from the Theatre Thoughts Podcast 2023 https://www.theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcastepisodes In this special bonus episode, we wrap up some of the highlights from 2023 of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. You'll hear some clips from our live Q&A recordings at Meraki Arts Bar, as well as some of host, Justin Clarke's favourite interview moments and guests from the year that was. As a special thank you to our listeners you'll hear some snippets of episodes to come in 2024! 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0000 Encore! Top Moments from the Theatre Thoughts Podcast 2023 bonus 3 Justin Clarke In this special bonus episode, we wrap up some of the highlights from 2023 of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. In this special bonus episode, we wrap up some of the highlights from 2023 of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. You'll hear some clips from our live Q&A recordings at Meraki Arts Bar, as well as some of host, Justin Clarke's favourite interview moments and guests from the year that was. As a special thank you to our listeners you'll hear some snippets of episodes to come in 2024! 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special bonus episode, we wrap up some of the highlights from 2023 of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. You'll hear some clips from our live Q&A recordings at Meraki Arts Bar, as well as some of host, Justin Clarke's favourite interview moments and guests from the year that was. As a special thank you to our listeners you'll hear some snippets of episodes to come in 2024!

🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month.

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]]> 2470 no Episode 56 - The Legendary Stephen Schwartz joins the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/ Join us for a captivating episode featuring the legendary Stephen Schwartz, the genius behind some of the music in Disney’s "Pocahontas," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," as well as hit musicals such as 'Godspell' and 'WICKED'. Stephen's illustrious career, including the creation of "WICKED," is a testament to his brilliance and we're so excited to chat with him. Listen in as he discusses his history in theatre, adapting "The Prince of Egypt," and the musical resonance for audiences now captured live on screen and on demand. 🎶 Experience "The Prince of Egypt" Recorded Live from London's West End, available to rent or download from the 6th December, 2023. Stream Now: https://www.theprinceofegyptmusical.com/ 🔗 Gain exclusive access to full videos and premium content via our Patreon community for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:30:00 -0000 The Legendary Stephen Schwartz joins the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! full 3 56 Justin Clarke Join us for a captivating episode featuring the legendary Stephen Schwartz! Join us for a captivating episode featuring the legendary Stephen Schwartz, the genius behind some of the music in Disney’s "Pocahontas," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," as well as hit musicals such as 'Godspell' and 'WICKED'. Stephen's illustrious career, including the creation of "WICKED," is a testament to his brilliance and we're so excited to chat with him. Listen in as he discusses his history in theatre, adapting "The Prince of Egypt," and the musical resonance for audiences now captured live on screen and on demand. 🎶 Experience "The Prince of Egypt" Recorded Live from London's West End, available to rent or download from the 6th December, 2023. Stream Now: https://www.theprinceofegyptmusical.com/ 🔗 Gain exclusive access to full videos and premium content via our Patreon community for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for a captivating episode featuring the legendary Stephen Schwartz, the genius behind some of the music in Disney’s "Pocahontas," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," as well as hit musicals such as 'Godspell' and 'WICKED'. Stephen's illustrious career, including the creation of "WICKED," is a testament to his brilliance and we're so excited to chat with him. Listen in as he discusses his history in theatre, adapting "The Prince of Egypt," and the musical resonance for audiences now captured live on screen and on demand.


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]]> 1711 no Episode 55 - Sheridan Adams returns with Courtney Monsma for a WICKED Update https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/ In this enchanting episode, we're joined by the cast of WICKED Australia, including the returning guest Sheridan Adams and new guest Courtney Monsma. Sheridan, a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, shines as Elphaba. Courtney, a recent Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen, adds a touch of magic as Glinda. Join us as we discuss their performances and the enduring popularity of WICKED, currently captivating audiences in Sydney and soon in Melbourne. 🧙‍♀️ See "WICKED" at Sydney Lyric Theatre (until January) and Melbourne Regent Theatre (March 2024). Tickets: https://wickedthemusical.com.au/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:30:00 -0000 Sheridan Adams returns with Courtney Monsma for a WICKED Chat full 3 55 Justin Clarke In this enchanting episode, we're joined by the cast of WICKED Australia, including the returning guest Sheridan Adams and new guest Courtney Monsma. In this enchanting episode, we're joined by the cast of WICKED Australia, including the returning guest Sheridan Adams and new guest Courtney Monsma. Sheridan, a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, shines as Elphaba. Courtney, a recent Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen, adds a touch of magic as Glinda. Join us as we discuss their performances and the enduring popularity of WICKED, currently captivating audiences in Sydney and soon in Melbourne. 🧙‍♀️ See "WICKED" at Sydney Lyric Theatre (until January) and Melbourne Regent Theatre (March 2024). Tickets: https://wickedthemusical.com.au/ 🔗 Unlock exclusive content and full videos through our Patreon membership for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this enchanting episode, we're joined by the cast of WICKED Australia, including the returning guest Sheridan Adams and new guest Courtney Monsma. Sheridan, a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, shines as Elphaba. Courtney, a recent Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen, adds a touch of magic as Glinda. Join us as we discuss their performances and the enduring popularity of WICKED, currently captivating audiences in Sydney and soon in Melbourne.


🧙‍♀️ See "WICKED" at Sydney Lyric Theatre (until January) and Melbourne Regent Theatre (March 2024).

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]]> 2249 no Episode 54 - Michelle Guthrie Presents... https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/ Join us in an enlightening episode featuring Michelle Guthrie, the mastermind behind Neglected Musicals. Michelle's rich history in the entertainment industry, managing media for legends like Cyndi Lauper, Bernadette Peters and Kristin Chenoweth, is truly inspiring. In this episode, we explore the concept of Neglected Musicals, a theatrical initiative dedicated to bringing musicals that Australia has rarely seen to the forefront. Dive into her insights, the format of Neglected Musicals, and what constitutes a 'neglected' musical. 🎭 Don't miss "If/Then" at Hayes Theatre Co from November 22nd to 26th, 2023. Tickets: https://www.neglectedmusicals.com.au/show/if-then/ 🔗 Gain exclusive access to our content by subscribing to our Patreon for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:30:00 -0000 Michelle Guthrie Presents... full 3 54 Justin Clarke Join us in an enlightening episode featuring Michelle Guthrie, the mastermind behind Neglected Musicals & an extraodinary producer. Join us in an enlightening episode featuring Michelle Guthrie, the mastermind behind Neglected Musicals. Michelle's rich history in the entertainment industry, managing media for legends like Cyndi Lauper, Bernadette Peters and Kristin Chenoweth, is truly inspiring. In this episode, we explore the concept of Neglected Musicals, a theatrical initiative dedicated to bringing musicals that Australia has rarely seen to the forefront. Dive into her insights, the format of Neglected Musicals, and what constitutes a 'neglected' musical. 🎭 Don't miss "If/Then" at Hayes Theatre Co from November 22nd to 26th, 2023. Tickets: https://www.neglectedmusicals.com.au/show/if-then/ 🔗 Gain exclusive access to our content by subscribing to our Patreon for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us in an enlightening episode featuring Michelle Guthrie, the mastermind behind Neglected Musicals. Michelle's rich history in the entertainment industry, managing media for legends like Cyndi Lauper, Bernadette Peters and Kristin Chenoweth, is truly inspiring. In this episode, we explore the concept of Neglected Musicals, a theatrical initiative dedicated to bringing musicals that Australia has rarely seen to the forefront. Dive into her insights, the format of Neglected Musicals, and what constitutes a 'neglected' musical.


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]]> 2339 no Episode 53 - "Little" Companies doing Big Things Part 2 - Little Triangle with Nina Carcione and Kira Leiva https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/ Prepare for a delightful journey into the world of musical theatre with Nina Carcione and Kira Leiva from Little Triangle Theatre Company. Nina and Kira, both incredibly talented, share their experiences and stories in this episode. Nina's rich background includes the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, while Kira has shone in New York City. Tune in as they discuss their roles in "35mm: A Musical Exhibition," their history in musical theatre, and the excitement of being part of Little Triangle Theatre Company. 🎟️ Catch "35mm: A Musical Exhibition" - a most sensational musical experience. Tickets: https://www.littletriangle.com.au/35mm-a-musical-exhibition/ 🔗 Dive deeper into our podcast with full videos and exclusive content by joining our Patreon community for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:30:00 -0000 "Little" Companies doing Big Things Part 2 - Little Triangle with Nina Carcione and Kira Leiva full 3 53 Justin Clarke Prepare for a delightful journey into the world of musical theatre with Nina Carcione and Kira Leiva from Little Triangle Theatre Company. Prepare for a delightful journey into the world of musical theatre with Nina Carcione and Kira Leiva from Little Triangle Theatre Company. Nina and Kira, both incredibly talented, share their experiences and stories in this episode. Nina's rich background includes the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, while Kira has shone in New York City. Tune in as they discuss their roles in "35mm: A Musical Exhibition," their history in musical theatre, and the excitement of being part of Little Triangle Theatre Company. 🎟️ Catch "35mm: A Musical Exhibition" - a most sensational musical experience. Tickets: https://www.littletriangle.com.au/35mm-a-musical-exhibition/ 🔗 Dive deeper into our podcast with full videos and exclusive content by joining our Patreon community for just $3/month. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Prepare for a delightful journey into the world of musical theatre with Nina Carcione and Kira Leiva from Little Triangle Theatre Company. Nina and Kira, both incredibly talented, share their experiences and stories in this episode. Nina's rich background includes the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, while Kira has shone in New York City. Tune in as they discuss their roles in "35mm: A Musical Exhibition," their history in musical theatre, and the excitement of being part of Little Triangle Theatre Company.

🎟️ Catch "35mm: A Musical Exhibition" - a most sensational musical experience.

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]]> 1684 no Episode 52 - "Little" Companies doing Big Things Part 1 - Little Eggs Collective with Julia Robertson and Eliza Scott https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/ Discover the world of theatre with Little Eggs Collective in this exciting episode! Our guests, Julia Robertson and Eliza Scott, are masters in their craft. Julia, the Artistic Director of the award-winning Little Eggs Collective, and Eliza, an interdisciplinary artist, share their incredible journey through the world of theatre. Between them, they've worked on fantastic productions like "Pinocchio" and "Metropolis." Tune in to learn about their passion for the stage, their upcoming show "The Lost Boys," and the magic they're about to bring to the Australian theatre scene. 🎟️ Don't miss "The Lost Boys" at the Seymour Centre from November 10th to December 1st, 2023. Tickets to the Lost Boys: https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/the-lost-boys/ 🔗 Access full videos and exclusive content by joining our Patreon community for just $3/month. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:30:00 -0000 "Little" Companies doing Big Things Part 1 with Julia Robertson and Eliza Scott full 3 52 Justin Clarke Discover the world of immersive and new theatre with Little Eggs Collective in this exciting episode! Discover the world of theatre with Little Eggs Collective in this exciting episode! Our guests, Julia Robertson and Eliza Scott, are masters in their craft. Julia, the Artistic Director of the award-winning Little Eggs Collective, and Eliza, an interdisciplinary artist, share their incredible journey through the world of theatre. Between them, they've worked on fantastic productions like "Pinocchio" and "Metropolis." Tune in to learn about their passion for the stage, their upcoming show "The Lost Boys," and the magic they're about to bring to the Australian theatre scene. 🎟️ Don't miss "The Lost Boys" at the Seymour Centre from November 10th to December 1st, 2023. Tickets to the Lost Boys: https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/the-lost-boys/ 🔗 Access full videos and exclusive content by joining our Patreon community for just $3/month. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93_M-PPoNEGtRSc23sq4g 📱 Connect with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and @ttpod_official, and follow us on TikTok at Theatre Thoughts Australia. Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Discover the world of theatre with Little Eggs Collective in this exciting episode! Our guests, Julia Robertson and Eliza Scott, are masters in their craft. Julia, the Artistic Director of the award-winning Little Eggs Collective, and Eliza, an interdisciplinary artist, share their incredible journey through the world of theatre. Between them, they've worked on fantastic productions like "Pinocchio" and "Metropolis." Tune in to learn about their passion for the stage, their upcoming show "The Lost Boys," and the magic they're about to bring to the Australian theatre scene.


🎟️ Don't miss "The Lost Boys" at the Seymour Centre from November 10th to December 1st, 2023.

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]]> 2096 no Episode 51 - Girls in Boys' Cars with Ziggy Resnick and Nikita Waldron Get ready to embark on a captivating theatrical journey as we kick off Season 3 of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! In this exciting episode, your host, Justin Clarke, is joined by two incredible performers, Ziggy Resnick and Nikita Waldron, as they provide an exclusive backstage pass to the upcoming production of Girls in Boys’ Cars at the National Theatre of Parramatta. Ziggy Resnick, a first-generation "Australian" clown, freshly graduated from NIDA, and Nikita Waldron, a rising star since her NIDA days, will take you behind the scenes of this electrifying show. From their favorite productions to dream roles and pre-show rituals, get to know these talented actors in our "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts" segment. But that's not all! We have thrilling news for our patrons. The full footage of this episode is now accessible to all Patreon subscribers for just $3 a month, providing you with an exclusive, unedited look into this engaging conversation. Join us as we delve into the adaptation of the best-selling novel, discuss the possible connections to Thelma and Louise, and uncover the thought-provoking themes that drive this powerful story. Whether you're a theatre enthusiast or simply curious about the magic that happens on stage, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss the grand opening of Season 3. Tune in, subscribe, and get ready for a theatrical adventure like no other. Tickets for Girls In Boys' Cars: https://riversideparramatta.com.au/whats-on/girls-in-boys-cars/ Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0000 Girls in Boys' Cars with Ziggy Resnick and Nikita Waldron full 3 51 Justin Clarke Get ready to embark on a captivating theatrical journey as we kick off Season 3 of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! Get ready to embark on a captivating theatrical journey as we kick off Season 3 of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! In this exciting episode, your host, Justin Clarke, is joined by two incredible performers, Ziggy Resnick and Nikita Waldron, as they provide an exclusive backstage pass to the upcoming production of Girls in Boys’ Cars at the National Theatre of Parramatta. Ziggy Resnick, a first-generation "Australian" clown, freshly graduated from NIDA, and Nikita Waldron, a rising star since her NIDA days, will take you behind the scenes of this electrifying show. From their favorite productions to dream roles and pre-show rituals, get to know these talented actors in our "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts" segment. But that's not all! We have thrilling news for our patrons. The full footage of this episode is now accessible to all Patreon subscribers for just $3 a month, providing you with an exclusive, unedited look into this engaging conversation. Join us as we delve into the adaptation of the best-selling novel, discuss the possible connections to Thelma and Louise, and uncover the thought-provoking themes that drive this powerful story. Whether you're a theatre enthusiast or simply curious about the magic that happens on stage, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss the grand opening of Season 3. Tune in, subscribe, and get ready for a theatrical adventure like no other. Tickets for Girls In Boys' Cars: https://riversideparramatta.com.au/whats-on/girls-in-boys-cars/ Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get ready to embark on a captivating theatrical journey as we kick off Season 3 of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! In this exciting episode, your host, Justin Clarke, is joined by two incredible performers, Ziggy Resnick and Nikita Waldron, as they provide an exclusive backstage pass to the upcoming production of Girls in Boys’ Cars at the National Theatre of Parramatta.

Ziggy Resnick, a first-generation "Australian" clown, freshly graduated from NIDA, and Nikita Waldron, a rising star since her NIDA days, will take you behind the scenes of this electrifying show. From their favorite productions to dream roles and pre-show rituals, get to know these talented actors in our "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts" segment.

But that's not all! We have thrilling news for our patrons. The full footage of this episode is now accessible to all Patreon subscribers for just $3 a month, providing you with an exclusive, unedited look into this engaging conversation.

Join us as we delve into the adaptation of the best-selling novel, discuss the possible connections to Thelma and Louise, and uncover the thought-provoking themes that drive this powerful story. Whether you're a theatre enthusiast or simply curious about the magic that happens on stage, this episode is a must-listen.

Don't miss the grand opening of Season 3. Tune in, subscribe, and get ready for a theatrical adventure like no other.

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]]> 2329 no Episode 50 - Theatre Thoughts does Edinburgh Fringe! Welcome to a momentous occasion as we celebrate our season finale and reach the milestone of Episode 50! Join us for a special episode as host, Justin Clarke, takes you to the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In this unique episode, Justin engages with a diverse array of artists who have converged at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh to showcase their exceptional productions. From the bustling streets of Edinburgh, we bring you exclusive insights, and glimpses into the world of these talented performers and creators. As we mark Episode 50, we reflect on the incredible journey that the Theatre Thoughts Podcast has taken us on. From insightful artist chats and in-depth discussions to explorations of captivating productions, we've shared our love for theatre with you, our devoted listeners. Join us in this celebratory season 2 finale as we capture the vibrant energy of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Immerse yourself in the excitement of the festival atmosphere as Justin connects with these artists and delves into the stories behind their works. Discover the challenges and triumphs of bringing a production to one of the world's most renowned stages, and gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry and dedication that goes into making the Fringe Festival a theatrical spectacle like no other. As we wrap up this season, I want to express my gratitude to you, our cherished listeners, for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. Your passion for theatre has fueled our journey, and we can't wait to continue sharing more captivating stories and insights in the seasons to come. Stay connected with us on Instagram (@theatrethoughtsaus or @ttpod_official) for updates and announcements about our upcoming episodes and projects. And if you want to be a part of our Patreon community, where you can access exclusive content and support the podcast's growth, head over to our Patreon page and choose from our three levels of support. Don't miss out on this very special season finale and Episode 50 from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and celebrate the magic of theatre that brings us all together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:30:00 -0000 Theatre Thoughts does Edinburgh Fringe! full 2 50 Justin Clarke Welcome to a momentous occasion as we celebrate our season finale and reach the remarkable milestone of Episode 50! Welcome to a momentous occasion as we celebrate our season finale and reach the milestone of Episode 50! Join us for a special episode as host, Justin Clarke, takes you to the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In this unique episode, Justin engages with a diverse array of artists who have converged at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh to showcase their exceptional productions. From the bustling streets of Edinburgh, we bring you exclusive insights, and glimpses into the world of these talented performers and creators. As we mark Episode 50, we reflect on the incredible journey that the Theatre Thoughts Podcast has taken us on. From insightful artist chats and in-depth discussions to explorations of captivating productions, we've shared our love for theatre with you, our devoted listeners. Join us in this celebratory season 2 finale as we capture the vibrant energy of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Immerse yourself in the excitement of the festival atmosphere as Justin connects with these artists and delves into the stories behind their works. Discover the challenges and triumphs of bringing a production to one of the world's most renowned stages, and gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry and dedication that goes into making the Fringe Festival a theatrical spectacle like no other. As we wrap up this season, I want to express my gratitude to you, our cherished listeners, for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. Your passion for theatre has fueled our journey, and we can't wait to continue sharing more captivating stories and insights in the seasons to come. Stay connected with us on Instagram (@theatrethoughtsaus or @ttpod_official) for updates and announcements about our upcoming episodes and projects. And if you want to be a part of our Patreon community, where you can access exclusive content and support the podcast's growth, head over to our Patreon page and choose from our three levels of support. Don't miss out on this very special season finale and Episode 50 from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and celebrate the magic of theatre that brings us all together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to a momentous occasion as we celebrate our season finale and reach the milestone of Episode 50! Join us for a special episode as host, Justin Clarke, takes you to the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

In this unique episode, Justin engages with a diverse array of artists who have converged at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh to showcase their exceptional productions. From the bustling streets of Edinburgh, we bring you exclusive insights, and glimpses into the world of these talented performers and creators.

As we mark Episode 50, we reflect on the incredible journey that the Theatre Thoughts Podcast has taken us on. From insightful artist chats and in-depth discussions to explorations of captivating productions, we've shared our love for theatre with you, our devoted listeners.

Join us in this celebratory season 2 finale as we capture the vibrant energy of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Immerse yourself in the excitement of the festival atmosphere as Justin connects with these artists and delves into the stories behind their works. Discover the challenges and triumphs of bringing a production to one of the world's most renowned stages, and gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry and dedication that goes into making the Fringe Festival a theatrical spectacle like no other.

As we wrap up this season, I want to express my gratitude to you, our cherished listeners, for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. Your passion for theatre has fueled our journey, and we can't wait to continue sharing more captivating stories and insights in the seasons to come.

Stay connected with us on Instagram (@theatrethoughtsaus or @ttpod_official) for updates and announcements about our upcoming episodes and projects. And if you want to be a part of our Patreon community, where you can access exclusive content and support the podcast's growth, head over to our Patreon page and choose from our three levels of support.

Don't miss out on this very special season finale and Episode 50 from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and celebrate the magic of theatre that brings us all together.

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]]> 1421 no Episode 49 - Sarah Carroll on Cherry, Katy Perry Obsessions & Saturday Girls Join us for our mid-season finale as we sit down with the talented and award-winning artist, Sarah Carroll. We delve into her recent productions, Cherry which has been making waves in the theatre community, as well as the upcoming production of Saturday Girls at Belvoir's 25A. Sarah Carroll, a Pasifika Queer and Neurodiverse writer, performer, and producer, has not only captivated audiences with her one-woman shows but has also established her own production company, Sour Cherry Productions. With a passion for uplifting underrepresented voices, Sarah brings her unique perspective and creativity to the stage. In this episode, we explore Sarah's journey in the theatre industry, from her initial inspiration to her start as a performer. We discuss the evolving landscape of theatre and how it has influenced her work, as well as her favorite productions that hold a special place in her heart. Prepare to be intrigued as Sarah shares her experiences taking Cherry to Los Angeles for the Fringe festival, along with her fangirling adventures with Katy Perry. Additionally, she gives us a sneak peek into the upcoming production, Saturday Girls, set to grace the stage at Belvoir's 25A this August, and the unique challenges and joys of being a producer. Join us as we delve into Sarah's creative process and uncover the passion that drives her to create meaningful and engaging works. This episode promises to be a captivating conversation filled with inspiration, laughter, and a glimpse into the world of a remarkable theatre artist. Don't miss out on this mid-season finale, available on our Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Stay up-to-date with all our episodes by following us on Instagram (@ttpod_official) and join our Patreon community, where you can access exclusive content, including the footage of this exciting episode, for as little as $3/month. Experience the magic of theatre through the eyes of the incredible Sarah Carroll as she shares her journey with us in this engaging and thought-provoking interview. Saturday Girls Tickets https://belvoir.com.au/productions/saturday-girls/ More on Sarah Carroll http://gjim.com.au/actors/sarah-carroll/ Theatre Thoughts Links https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:00:00 -0000 Sarah Carroll on Cherry, Katy Perry Obsessions & Saturday Girls full 2 49 Justin Clarke Join us for our mid-season finale as we sit down with the talented and award-winning artist, Sarah Carroll. We delve into her recent production, 'Cherry' which has been making waves in the theatre community. Join us for our mid-season finale as we sit down with the talented and award-winning artist, Sarah Carroll. We delve into her recent productions, Cherry which has been making waves in the theatre community, as well as the upcoming production of Saturday Girls at Belvoir's 25A. Sarah Carroll, a Pasifika Queer and Neurodiverse writer, performer, and producer, has not only captivated audiences with her one-woman shows but has also established her own production company, Sour Cherry Productions. With a passion for uplifting underrepresented voices, Sarah brings her unique perspective and creativity to the stage. In this episode, we explore Sarah's journey in the theatre industry, from her initial inspiration to her start as a performer. We discuss the evolving landscape of theatre and how it has influenced her work, as well as her favorite productions that hold a special place in her heart. Prepare to be intrigued as Sarah shares her experiences taking Cherry to Los Angeles for the Fringe festival, along with her fangirling adventures with Katy Perry. Additionally, she gives us a sneak peek into the upcoming production, Saturday Girls, set to grace the stage at Belvoir's 25A this August, and the unique challenges and joys of being a producer. Join us as we delve into Sarah's creative process and uncover the passion that drives her to create meaningful and engaging works. This episode promises to be a captivating conversation filled with inspiration, laughter, and a glimpse into the world of a remarkable theatre artist. Don't miss out on this mid-season finale, available on our Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Stay up-to-date with all our episodes by following us on Instagram (@ttpod_official) and join our Patreon community, where you can access exclusive content, including the footage of this exciting episode, for as little as $3/month. Experience the magic of theatre through the eyes of the incredible Sarah Carroll as she shares her journey with us in this engaging and thought-provoking interview. Saturday Girls Tickets https://belvoir.com.au/productions/saturday-girls/ More on Sarah Carroll http://gjim.com.au/actors/sarah-carroll/ Theatre Thoughts Links https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for our mid-season finale as we sit down with the talented and award-winning artist, Sarah Carroll. We delve into her recent productions, Cherry which has been making waves in the theatre community, as well as the upcoming production of Saturday Girls at Belvoir's 25A.

Sarah Carroll, a Pasifika Queer and Neurodiverse writer, performer, and producer, has not only captivated audiences with her one-woman shows but has also established her own production company, Sour Cherry Productions. With a passion for uplifting underrepresented voices, Sarah brings her unique perspective and creativity to the stage.

In this episode, we explore Sarah's journey in the theatre industry, from her initial inspiration to her start as a performer. We discuss the evolving landscape of theatre and how it has influenced her work, as well as her favorite productions that hold a special place in her heart.

Prepare to be intrigued as Sarah shares her experiences taking Cherry to Los Angeles for the Fringe festival, along with her fangirling adventures with Katy Perry. Additionally, she gives us a sneak peek into the upcoming production, Saturday Girls, set to grace the stage at Belvoir's 25A this August, and the unique challenges and joys of being a producer.

Join us as we delve into Sarah's creative process and uncover the passion that drives her to create meaningful and engaging works. This episode promises to be a captivating conversation filled with inspiration, laughter, and a glimpse into the world of a remarkable theatre artist.

Don't miss out on this mid-season finale, available on our Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Stay up-to-date with all our episodes by following us on Instagram (@ttpod_official) and join our Patreon community, where you can access exclusive content, including the footage of this exciting episode, for as little as $3/month. Experience the magic of theatre through the eyes of the incredible Sarah Carroll as she shares her journey with us in this engaging and thought-provoking interview.


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]]> 1985 no Episode 48 - Tough Titties Post Show Q&A at Meraki Arts Bar Join us for a special live post-show Q&A as Theatre Thoughts Australia presents an exclusive episode featuring the co-writers of "Tough Titties," Renae Valastro and Kristelle Zabara. Hosted by Justin, this engaging discussion takes place at the vibrant Meraki Arts Bar, offering a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of this feminist comedy show. Renae Valastro, a talented multi-disciplinary artist, and Kristelle Zabara, an accomplished performer, director, and writer, come together to share their insights and experiences in bringing "Tough Titties" to life. Discover the origins of the show, its evolution over the years, and the inspiration behind its empowering message. As we dive into the conversation, Justin also explores the personal journeys of Renae and Kristelle in the theatre industry. Gain valuable insights into their career paths, the changes they have witnessed in the industry, and how these changes have influenced their work as artists. Don't miss the opportunity to hear firsthand about the collaborative process and how different artists have shaped the show. The Q&A session promises to be a dynamic exchange of ideas, experiences, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that will deepen your appreciation for the creative process. Plus, we have exciting news for our Patreon community! We are thrilled to announce that the exclusive footage of this live post-show Q&A is now available for all Patreon subscribers, starting at just $3/month. By becoming a patron, you not only support the Theatre Thoughts Podcast but also gain access to this special content and enjoy a range of other perks. Stay connected with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus or @ttpod_official to keep up with the latest updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more. Join our Patreon community today and unlock the full experience of this captivating episode with Renae Valastro and Kristelle Zabara. It's a podcast episode you won't want to miss! https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:00:00 -0000 Tough Titties Post Show Q&A at Meraki Arts Bar full 2 48 Justin Clarke Join us for a special live post-show Q&A as Theatre Thoughts Australia presents an exclusive episode featuring the co-writers of "Tough Titties," Renae Valastro and Kristelle Zabara. Join us for a special live post-show Q&A as Theatre Thoughts Australia presents an exclusive episode featuring the co-writers of "Tough Titties," Renae Valastro and Kristelle Zabara. Hosted by Justin, this engaging discussion takes place at the vibrant Meraki Arts Bar, offering a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of this feminist comedy show. Renae Valastro, a talented multi-disciplinary artist, and Kristelle Zabara, an accomplished performer, director, and writer, come together to share their insights and experiences in bringing "Tough Titties" to life. Discover the origins of the show, its evolution over the years, and the inspiration behind its empowering message. As we dive into the conversation, Justin also explores the personal journeys of Renae and Kristelle in the theatre industry. Gain valuable insights into their career paths, the changes they have witnessed in the industry, and how these changes have influenced their work as artists. Don't miss the opportunity to hear firsthand about the collaborative process and how different artists have shaped the show. The Q&A session promises to be a dynamic exchange of ideas, experiences, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that will deepen your appreciation for the creative process. Plus, we have exciting news for our Patreon community! We are thrilled to announce that the exclusive footage of this live post-show Q&A is now available for all Patreon subscribers, starting at just $3/month. By becoming a patron, you not only support the Theatre Thoughts Podcast but also gain access to this special content and enjoy a range of other perks. Stay connected with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus or @ttpod_official to keep up with the latest updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more. Join our Patreon community today and unlock the full experience of this captivating episode with Renae Valastro and Kristelle Zabara. It's a podcast episode you won't want to miss! https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for a special live post-show Q&A as Theatre Thoughts Australia presents an exclusive episode featuring the co-writers of "Tough Titties," Renae Valastro and Kristelle Zabara. Hosted by Justin, this engaging discussion takes place at the vibrant Meraki Arts Bar, offering a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of this feminist comedy show.

Renae Valastro, a talented multi-disciplinary artist, and Kristelle Zabara, an accomplished performer, director, and writer, come together to share their insights and experiences in bringing "Tough Titties" to life. Discover the origins of the show, its evolution over the years, and the inspiration behind its empowering message.

As we dive into the conversation, Justin also explores the personal journeys of Renae and Kristelle in the theatre industry. Gain valuable insights into their career paths, the changes they have witnessed in the industry, and how these changes have influenced their work as artists.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear firsthand about the collaborative process and how different artists have shaped the show. The Q&A session promises to be a dynamic exchange of ideas, experiences, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that will deepen your appreciation for the creative process.

Plus, we have exciting news for our Patreon community! We are thrilled to announce that the exclusive footage of this live post-show Q&A is now available for all Patreon subscribers, starting at just $3/month. By becoming a patron, you not only support the Theatre Thoughts Podcast but also gain access to this special content and enjoy a range of other perks.

Stay connected with us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus or @ttpod_official to keep up with the latest updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more. Join our Patreon community today and unlock the full experience of this captivating episode with Renae Valastro and Kristelle Zabara. It's a podcast episode you won't want to miss!

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]]> 2052 yes Episode 47: Theatre Thespians - A Theatre Thoughts and Tragic Thespians Collab! Join us for a special collaborative episode as Theatre Thoughts Australia teams up with the Tragic Thespians podcast, hosted by Caterina Imbro and Ryan Peters. In this insightful conversation, we delve into the diverse and dynamic world of the entertainment industry in Australia. Caterina and Ryan, both talented actors and industry insiders, bring their expertise and passion to the forefront as they explore the various jobs that make up the vibrant Australian entertainment scene. From acting to producing, directing to stage management, Tragic Thespians leaves no stone unturned in its quest to shed light on the multifaceted roles that bring stories to life. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and behind-the-scenes stories shared by professionals in the industry. Gain valuable insights into the creative process, learn about the intricacies of each job, and gain a deeper understanding of the collaborative nature of theatre and performance by listening to their episodes now. As always, Theatre Thoughts Australia is committed to providing engaging content for theatre enthusiasts like you. Stay connected with us on Instagram [@ttpod_official] to keep up with the latest updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more. And if you want to show your support and access even more exclusive perks, consider signing up for one of our three levels of Patreon support. Don't miss this exciting crossover episode featuring the Theatre Thoughts Podcast and Tragic Thespians. Tune in to gain a newfound appreciation for the incredible individuals who bring magic to the stage and screen in Australia. Stream all the episode of Tragic Thespians here: https://linktr.ee/tragicthespians New Episodes from Caterina and Ryan come fortnightly! @tragicthespians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:00:00 -0000 Theatre Thespians - A Theatre Thoughts and Tragic Thespians Collab! full 2 47 Justin Clarke Join us for a special collaborative episode as Theatre Thoughts Australia teams up with the Tragic Thespians podcast, hosted by Caterina Imbro and Ryan Peters. Join us for a special collaborative episode as Theatre Thoughts Australia teams up with the Tragic Thespians podcast, hosted by Caterina Imbro and Ryan Peters. In this insightful conversation, we delve into the diverse and dynamic world of the entertainment industry in Australia. Caterina and Ryan, both talented actors and industry insiders, bring their expertise and passion to the forefront as they explore the various jobs that make up the vibrant Australian entertainment scene. From acting to producing, directing to stage management, Tragic Thespians leaves no stone unturned in its quest to shed light on the multifaceted roles that bring stories to life. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and behind-the-scenes stories shared by professionals in the industry. Gain valuable insights into the creative process, learn about the intricacies of each job, and gain a deeper understanding of the collaborative nature of theatre and performance by listening to their episodes now. As always, Theatre Thoughts Australia is committed to providing engaging content for theatre enthusiasts like you. Stay connected with us on Instagram [@ttpod_official] to keep up with the latest updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more. And if you want to show your support and access even more exclusive perks, consider signing up for one of our three levels of Patreon support. Don't miss this exciting crossover episode featuring the Theatre Thoughts Podcast and Tragic Thespians. Tune in to gain a newfound appreciation for the incredible individuals who bring magic to the stage and screen in Australia. Stream all the episode of Tragic Thespians here: https://linktr.ee/tragicthespians New Episodes from Caterina and Ryan come fortnightly! @tragicthespians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for a special collaborative episode as Theatre Thoughts Australia teams up with the Tragic Thespians podcast, hosted by Caterina Imbro and Ryan Peters. In this insightful conversation, we delve into the diverse and dynamic world of the entertainment industry in Australia.

Caterina and Ryan, both talented actors and industry insiders, bring their expertise and passion to the forefront as they explore the various jobs that make up the vibrant Australian entertainment scene. From acting to producing, directing to stage management, Tragic Thespians leaves no stone unturned in its quest to shed light on the multifaceted roles that bring stories to life.

Discover the challenges, triumphs, and behind-the-scenes stories shared by professionals in the industry. Gain valuable insights into the creative process, learn about the intricacies of each job, and gain a deeper understanding of the collaborative nature of theatre and performance by listening to their episodes now.

As always, Theatre Thoughts Australia is committed to providing engaging content for theatre enthusiasts like you. Stay connected with us on Instagram [@ttpod_official] to keep up with the latest updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more. And if you want to show your support and access even more exclusive perks, consider signing up for one of our three levels of Patreon support.

Don't miss this exciting crossover episode featuring the Theatre Thoughts Podcast and Tragic Thespians. Tune in to gain a newfound appreciation for the incredible individuals who bring magic to the stage and screen in Australia.

Stream all the episode of Tragic Thespians here: https://linktr.ee/tragicthespians

New Episodes from Caterina and Ryan come fortnightly! @tragicthespians

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]]> 3660 yes Episode 46 - Dean Drieberg, Grace Driscoll & the Great Comet of 1812 https://justinclarke388.wixsite.com/ttpodcast/podcast Join us on the Theatre Thoughts Podcast as we dive into the enchanting world of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 with special guests Grace Driscoll and Dean Drieberg. In this episode, we explore the upcoming production at Darlinghurst Theatre Company and uncover the magic behind this extraordinary musical. Dean Drieberg, an in-demand creative with a wealth of industry experience, including his recent role as Resident Director of Hamilton Australia & New Zealand, joins us to share his insights. With a background that spans over two decades and includes directing acclaimed productions such as Bare and Memphis the Musical, Dean brings a unique perspective to the conversation. He is also the Co-Artistic Director of the esteemed Stephen Sondheim repertory company, 'Watch This.' We are also delighted to have Grace Driscoll, a rising talent in the Australian theatre scene, join us. With her Diploma of Musical Theatre from NIDA and notable performances in Squabbalogic's Australian Made concert and Opera Australia's West Side Story, Grace brings her passion and energy to the discussion. She was even recognized as a semi-finalist in the inaugural Artist of Colour (AOC) Initiative, showcasing her dedication to fostering inclusivity and diversity in the arts. Together, we delve into the inspiration behind their careers, the allure of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, and the unique qualities that set it apart from other musical productions. We also explore their roles in the show, discussing the challenges they faced and the golden moments they discovered along the way. In our signature 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts segment, Grace and Dean share their favorite recent productions, go-to karaoke songs and the influential artists who inspired them. We also discuss the ongoing evolution of the theatre industry and its impact on their work. Don't miss this captivating episode as we unravel the layers of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and gain fascinating insights from our talented guests. Join the conversation by following us on Instagram @ttpod_official or @theatrethoughtsaus and sign up for one of our three levels of Patreon support to unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Experience the magic of theatre through the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms. Theatre Thoughts Links - https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Tickets for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - https://www.darlinghursttheatre.com/thegreatcomet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0000 Dean Drieberg, Grace Driscoll & the Great Comet of 1812 full 2 46 Justin Clarke Join us on the Theatre Thoughts Podcast as we dive into the enchanting world of "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812" with special guests Grace Driscoll and Dean Drieberg. Join us on the Theatre Thoughts Podcast as we dive into the enchanting world of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 with special guests Grace Driscoll and Dean Drieberg. In this episode, we explore the upcoming production at Darlinghurst Theatre Company and uncover the magic behind this extraordinary musical. Dean Drieberg, an in-demand creative with a wealth of industry experience, including his recent role as Resident Director of Hamilton Australia & New Zealand, joins us to share his insights. With a background that spans over two decades and includes directing acclaimed productions such as Bare and Memphis the Musical, Dean brings a unique perspective to the conversation. He is also the Co-Artistic Director of the esteemed Stephen Sondheim repertory company, 'Watch This.' We are also delighted to have Grace Driscoll, a rising talent in the Australian theatre scene, join us. With her Diploma of Musical Theatre from NIDA and notable performances in Squabbalogic's Australian Made concert and Opera Australia's West Side Story, Grace brings her passion and energy to the discussion. She was even recognized as a semi-finalist in the inaugural Artist of Colour (AOC) Initiative, showcasing her dedication to fostering inclusivity and diversity in the arts. Together, we delve into the inspiration behind their careers, the allure of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, and the unique qualities that set it apart from other musical productions. We also explore their roles in the show, discussing the challenges they faced and the golden moments they discovered along the way. In our signature 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts segment, Grace and Dean share their favorite recent productions, go-to karaoke songs and the influential artists who inspired them. We also discuss the ongoing evolution of the theatre industry and its impact on their work. Don't miss this captivating episode as we unravel the layers of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and gain fascinating insights from our talented guests. Join the conversation by following us on Instagram @ttpod_official or @theatrethoughtsaus and sign up for one of our three levels of Patreon support to unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Experience the magic of theatre through the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms. Theatre Thoughts Links - https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Tickets for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - https://www.darlinghursttheatre.com/thegreatcomet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us on the Theatre Thoughts Podcast as we dive into the enchanting world of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 with special guests Grace Driscoll and Dean Drieberg. In this episode, we explore the upcoming production at Darlinghurst Theatre Company and uncover the magic behind this extraordinary musical.


Dean Drieberg, an in-demand creative with a wealth of industry experience, including his recent role as Resident Director of Hamilton Australia & New Zealand, joins us to share his insights. With a background that spans over two decades and includes directing acclaimed productions such as Bare and Memphis the Musical, Dean brings a unique perspective to the conversation. He is also the Co-Artistic Director of the esteemed Stephen Sondheim repertory company, 'Watch This.'


We are also delighted to have Grace Driscoll, a rising talent in the Australian theatre scene, join us. With her Diploma of Musical Theatre from NIDA and notable performances in Squabbalogic's Australian Made concert and Opera Australia's West Side Story, Grace brings her passion and energy to the discussion. She was even recognized as a semi-finalist in the inaugural Artist of Colour (AOC) Initiative, showcasing her dedication to fostering inclusivity and diversity in the arts.


Together, we delve into the inspiration behind their careers, the allure of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, and the unique qualities that set it apart from other musical productions. We also explore their roles in the show, discussing the challenges they faced and the golden moments they discovered along the way.


In our signature 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts segment, Grace and Dean share their favorite recent productions, go-to karaoke songs and the influential artists who inspired them. We also discuss the ongoing evolution of the theatre industry and its impact on their work.


Don't miss this captivating episode as we unravel the layers of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and gain fascinating insights from our talented guests. Join the conversation by following us on Instagram @ttpod_official or @theatrethoughtsaus and sign up for one of our three levels of Patreon support to unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes content.


Experience the magic of theatre through the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.


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Tickets for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - https://www.darlinghursttheatre.com/thegreatcomet

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]]> 2280 no Episode 45 - She's not your Average Bear, it's Michelle Brasier! https://justinclarke388.wixsite.com/ttpodcast/podcast Join us for an exclusive one-on-one artist chat with the multi-talented Michelle Brasier on this exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Michelle, a multiple award-winning actor, singer, writer, and comedian, is widely known for her exceptional contributions to the musical comedy world. With collaborations alongside the absurdist comedy sketch group Aunty Donna and her comedy duo Double Denim with Laura Frew, Michelle has established herself as one of Australia's best talents in the industry. In this hilarious conversation, we dive into Michelle's creative journey, exploring what inspired her to pursue a career in theatre and how she got her start. We'll delve into the creative processes behind her acclaimed shows, including Average Bear, Reform, and Legacy, discussing the stories behind this productions, or what Michelle calls, "The Trilogy". Discover some of Michelle's favorite productions she's been a part of and the reasons why they hold a special place in her heart. We'll also uncover the joys of working creatively with a partner, as Michelle shares entertaining stories from her experiences. As we reflect on the evolving landscape of the theatre industry, Michelle provides insights into how it has changed over the years and the impact of those changes on her work. Discover how she stays inspired and motivated as a theatre artist, and what continues to draw her back to the stage time and time again. Plus, don't miss our lightning-round segment, "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where Michelle shares her favorite recent production, her go-to karaoke song, the dream role she hasn't played yet, her early inspirations as a performer, and the production she most wants to see come to Australia. Be sure to follow Theatre Thoughts Australia on Instagram (@ttpod_official) for behind-the-scenes content and updates. And if you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon, where you can choose from three levels of membership to further engage with our theater-loving community. All the links can be found below. Join us for this insightful and entertaining episode as we uncover the comedic genius and remarkable talents of Michelle Brasier. Theatre Thoughts Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast About Michelle Brasier: https://www.michellebrasier.com/ Tickets for Edinburgh Fringe Festival Production - Reform: https://www.michellebrasier.com/tour Next Live Q&A - Tough Titties by Queen Hades Production - Tuesday 11th July Tickets: https://meraki.sydney/whats-on/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0000 She's not your Average Bear, it's Michelle Brasier! full 2 45 Justin Clarke A dream guest of mine, Michelle Brasier is (virtually) in the building for our artist chat! Join us for an exclusive one-on-one artist chat with the multi-talented Michelle Brasier on this exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Michelle, a multiple award-winning actor, singer, writer, and comedian, is widely known for her exceptional contributions to the musical comedy world. With collaborations alongside the absurdist comedy sketch group Aunty Donna and her comedy duo Double Denim with Laura Frew, Michelle has established herself as one of Australia's best talents in the industry. In this hilarious conversation, we dive into Michelle's creative journey, exploring what inspired her to pursue a career in theatre and how she got her start. We'll delve into the creative processes behind her acclaimed shows, including Average Bear, Reform, and Legacy, discussing the stories behind this productions, or what Michelle calls, "The Trilogy". Discover some of Michelle's favorite productions she's been a part of and the reasons why they hold a special place in her heart. We'll also uncover the joys of working creatively with a partner, as Michelle shares entertaining stories from her experiences. As we reflect on the evolving landscape of the theatre industry, Michelle provides insights into how it has changed over the years and the impact of those changes on her work. Discover how she stays inspired and motivated as a theatre artist, and what continues to draw her back to the stage time and time again. Plus, don't miss our lightning-round segment, "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where Michelle shares her favorite recent production, her go-to karaoke song, the dream role she hasn't played yet, her early inspirations as a performer, and the production she most wants to see come to Australia. Be sure to follow Theatre Thoughts Australia on Instagram (@ttpod_official) for behind-the-scenes content and updates. And if you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon, where you can choose from three levels of membership to further engage with our theater-loving community. All the links can be found below. Join us for this insightful and entertaining episode as we uncover the comedic genius and remarkable talents of Michelle Brasier. Theatre Thoughts Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast About Michelle Brasier: https://www.michellebrasier.com/ Tickets for Edinburgh Fringe Festival Production - Reform: https://www.michellebrasier.com/tour Next Live Q&A - Tough Titties by Queen Hades Production - Tuesday 11th July Tickets: https://meraki.sydney/whats-on/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for an exclusive one-on-one artist chat with the multi-talented Michelle Brasier on this exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Michelle, a multiple award-winning actor, singer, writer, and comedian, is widely known for her exceptional contributions to the musical comedy world. With collaborations alongside the absurdist comedy sketch group Aunty Donna and her comedy duo Double Denim with Laura Frew, Michelle has established herself as one of Australia's best talents in the industry.

In this hilarious conversation, we dive into Michelle's creative journey, exploring what inspired her to pursue a career in theatre and how she got her start. We'll delve into the creative processes behind her acclaimed shows, including Average Bear, Reform, and Legacy, discussing the stories behind this productions, or what Michelle calls, "The Trilogy".

Discover some of Michelle's favorite productions she's been a part of and the reasons why they hold a special place in her heart. We'll also uncover the joys of working creatively with a partner, as Michelle shares entertaining stories from her experiences.

As we reflect on the evolving landscape of the theatre industry, Michelle provides insights into how it has changed over the years and the impact of those changes on her work. Discover how she stays inspired and motivated as a theatre artist, and what continues to draw her back to the stage time and time again.

Plus, don't miss our lightning-round segment, "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where Michelle shares her favorite recent production, her go-to karaoke song, the dream role she hasn't played yet, her early inspirations as a performer, and the production she most wants to see come to Australia.

Be sure to follow Theatre Thoughts Australia on Instagram (@ttpod_official) for behind-the-scenes content and updates. And if you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon, where you can choose from three levels of membership to further engage with our theater-loving community. All the links can be found below.

Join us for this insightful and entertaining episode as we uncover the comedic genius and remarkable talents of Michelle Brasier.


Theatre Thoughts Podcast Links:

https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast


About Michelle Brasier:

https://www.michellebrasier.com/

Tickets for Edinburgh Fringe Festival Production - Reform: https://www.michellebrasier.com/tour


Next Live Q&A - Tough Titties by Queen Hades Production - Tuesday 11th July

Tickets: https://meraki.sydney/whats-on/

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]]> 2122 yes Episode 44 - Short Blanket - LIVE Q&A at Meraki Arts Bar https://justinclarke388.wixsite.com/ttpodcast/podcast Join us for an exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast as we dive into the world of Slanted Theatre's production of Short Blanket. Recorded live during our Q&A session at the vibrant Meraki Arts Bar in Sydney's Darlinghurst, this episode offers a unique opportunity to hear from the talented minds behind this new play. Written by emerging Filipino-Chinese Australian writer, Matt Bostock, Short Blanket marks his Sydney debut as part of Meraki Arts Bar's highly anticipated 2023 Season. We are honored to have Matt Bostock alongside some of the cast of Short Blanket who bring the production to life. Sayuri Narroway, a Japanese-English actor and NIDA graduate, will delve into her experiences working across commercial and short films while sharing her journey into the world of theatre. Dominique Purdue, a talented Filipino-Australian actor and playwright, will discuss her training and the sold-out success of her play Misc., co-written by and co-starring Sophie Teo as part of the Panimo Pandemonium Festival. And finally, Joseph Tanti, originally from Yamaji Country in Western Australia and a graduate of WAAPA's Bachelor of Arts (Acting) course, will share his experiences in the industry and his excitement about making his debut with Slanted Theatre. They will share their insights into the inception of the play and the thematic core that drives its compelling narrative. During our lively discussion, we'll explore the inception of Short Blanket and the play's thematic core. We'll also dive into topics such as diversity in theatre, the evolving landscape of the industry, and the personal inspirations that drive our guests' passion for their craft. As always, we'll wrap up the episode with our signature "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts" segment, where our guests will reveal their favorite recent production, their go-to karaoke song, the early influences that inspired their theatre journeys, and much more! Don't miss this incredible episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, filled with fascinating insights, inspiring stories, and a deep exploration of the theatrical art form. Follow us on Instagram (@ttpod_official) to stay updated on our latest episodes, and consider joining one of our three levels of Patreon support to help us continue bringing you engaging and thought-provoking content. Next Live Q&A - Tough Titties by Queen Hades Production - Tuesday 11th July Tickets: https://meraki.sydney/whats-on/ Theatre Thoughts Patreon and Episode Links - https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Theatre Thoughts Supporter AU$3 / month Support our Theatre Thoughts Podcast to help our host, Justin, to produce high quality content and keep bringing new content and episodes to our audience! What's included Patron-only chat community You're a Supporter! Theatre Thoughts Investor AU$5 / month 7 days free trial You're invested in our content! Get podcast episodes earlier, full access to the behind the scenes videos and filming of our content as well as a Patron shoutout to get your name on the Podcast. What's included Patron-only chat community Exclusive content Patron shout-out Earlier Access to Episodes Theatre Thoughts Superfan AU$10 / month 7 days free trial You're a SUPERFAN of the podcast! This tier gets you early access to new episodes, shout outs on the podcast, full ad-free videos of our videos AND merch sent out to you to show your superfan stardom. We'll also add you onto our video system, Riverside, whenever we have an online recording so you can see the interviews as they happen. What's included Patron-only chat community Exclusive content Patron shout-out Earlier Access to Episodes Ad-free content Livestreams Merch! Exclusive Sticker  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0000 Short Blanket - LIVE Q&A at Meraki Arts Bar full 2 44 Justin Clarke Hear from the artists and creatives with our live studio audience! Join us for an exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast as we dive into the world of Slanted Theatre's production of Short Blanket. Recorded live during our Q&A session at the vibrant Meraki Arts Bar in Sydney's Darlinghurst, this episode offers a unique opportunity to hear from the talented minds behind this new play. Written by emerging Filipino-Chinese Australian writer, Matt Bostock, Short Blanket marks his Sydney debut as part of Meraki Arts Bar's highly anticipated 2023 Season. We are honored to have Matt Bostock alongside some of the cast of Short Blanket who bring the production to life. Sayuri Narroway, a Japanese-English actor and NIDA graduate, will delve into her experiences working across commercial and short films while sharing her journey into the world of theatre. Dominique Purdue, a talented Filipino-Australian actor and playwright, will discuss her training and the sold-out success of her play Misc., co-written by and co-starring Sophie Teo as part of the Panimo Pandemonium Festival. And finally, Joseph Tanti, originally from Yamaji Country in Western Australia and a graduate of WAAPA's Bachelor of Arts (Acting) course, will share his experiences in the industry and his excitement about making his debut with Slanted Theatre. They will share their insights into the inception of the play and the thematic core that drives its compelling narrative. During our lively discussion, we'll explore the inception of Short Blanket and the play's thematic core. We'll also dive into topics such as diversity in theatre, the evolving landscape of the industry, and the personal inspirations that drive our guests' passion for their craft. As always, we'll wrap up the episode with our signature "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts" segment, where our guests will reveal their favorite recent production, their go-to karaoke song, the early influences that inspired their theatre journeys, and much more! Don't miss this incredible episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, filled with fascinating insights, inspiring stories, and a deep exploration of the theatrical art form. Follow us on Instagram (@ttpod_official) to stay updated on our latest episodes, and consider joining one of our three levels of Patreon support to help us continue bringing you engaging and thought-provoking content. Next Live Q&A - Tough Titties by Queen Hades Production - Tuesday 11th July Tickets: https://meraki.sydney/whats-on/ Theatre Thoughts Patreon and Episode Links - https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Theatre Thoughts Supporter AU$3 / month Support our Theatre Thoughts Podcast to help our host, Justin, to produce high quality content and keep bringing new content and episodes to our audience! What's included Patron-only chat community You're a Supporter! Theatre Thoughts Investor AU$5 / month 7 days free trial You're invested in our content! Get podcast episodes earlier, full access to the behind the scenes videos and filming of our content as well as a Patron shoutout to get your name on the Podcast. What's included Patron-only chat community Exclusive content Patron shout-out Earlier Access to Episodes Theatre Thoughts Superfan AU$10 / month 7 days free trial You're a SUPERFAN of the podcast! This tier gets you early access to new episodes, shout outs on the podcast, full ad-free videos of our videos AND merch sent out to you to show your superfan stardom. We'll also add you onto our video system, Riverside, whenever we have an online recording so you can see the interviews as they happen. What's included Patron-only chat community Exclusive content Patron shout-out Earlier Access to Episodes Ad-free content Livestreams Merch! Exclusive Sticker  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for an exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast as we dive into the world of Slanted Theatre's production of Short Blanket. Recorded live during our Q&A session at the vibrant Meraki Arts Bar in Sydney's Darlinghurst, this episode offers a unique opportunity to hear from the talented minds behind this new play.

Written by emerging Filipino-Chinese Australian writer, Matt Bostock, Short Blanket marks his Sydney debut as part of Meraki Arts Bar's highly anticipated 2023 Season. We are honored to have Matt Bostock alongside some of the cast of Short Blanket who bring the production to life. Sayuri Narroway, a Japanese-English actor and NIDA graduate, will delve into her experiences working across commercial and short films while sharing her journey into the world of theatre. Dominique Purdue, a talented Filipino-Australian actor and playwright, will discuss her training and the sold-out success of her play Misc., co-written by and co-starring Sophie Teo as part of the Panimo Pandemonium Festival. And finally, Joseph Tanti, originally from Yamaji Country in Western Australia and a graduate of WAAPA's Bachelor of Arts (Acting) course, will share his experiences in the industry and his excitement about making his debut with Slanted Theatre. They will share their insights into the inception of the play and the thematic core that drives its compelling narrative.

During our lively discussion, we'll explore the inception of Short Blanket and the play's thematic core. We'll also dive into topics such as diversity in theatre, the evolving landscape of the industry, and the personal inspirations that drive our guests' passion for their craft.

As always, we'll wrap up the episode with our signature "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts" segment, where our guests will reveal their favorite recent production, their go-to karaoke song, the early influences that inspired their theatre journeys, and much more!

Don't miss this incredible episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, filled with fascinating insights, inspiring stories, and a deep exploration of the theatrical art form. Follow us on Instagram (@ttpod_official) to stay updated on our latest episodes, and consider joining one of our three levels of Patreon support to help us continue bringing you engaging and thought-provoking content.

Next Live Q&A - Tough Titties by Queen Hades Production - Tuesday 11th July

Tickets: https://meraki.sydney/whats-on/


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]]> 2491 yes Episode 43 - When life gives you Lucy Durack...make Hey Lemonade! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/When-life-gives-you-Lucy-Durack---make-Hey-Lemonade-e24e359 Get ready for a dose of inspiration and motivation as we sit down with the incredible Lucy Durack in our latest episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Join host, Justin Clarke, as we explore Lucy's illustrious career, her latest venture with the Hey Lemonade app with co-creator Elise McCann. Lucy Durack, one of Australia's leading ladies of stage and screen, has graced both the theatrical and television worlds with her extraordinary talent. From singing National Anthems for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to enchanting audiences as Glinda in Wicked, Princess Fiona in Shrek, and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical, Lucy's performances have left an indelible mark on the industry. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Hey Lemonade, a stress and motivation app designed to uplift and empower individuals facing modern-day challenges. Developed with a team of experts and tested by the CSIRO, Hey Lemonade offers three-minute pep talks in a range of voices to help you conquer life's lemons. Discover the inspiration behind Hey Lemonade, the process of bringing the app to life, and the positive impact it has had on users. During our conversation, we delve into Lucy's favorite productions and the reasons they hold a special place in her heart. We also explore how Lucy stays inspired and motivated as a theatre artist and what continues to draw her back to the stage. Stay tuned for our lightning round of "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where we ask Lucy about her recent favorite production, her go-to karaoke song and the dream role she's yet to play. Plus, don't miss Lucy's creative take on finishing the sentence, "When life gives you lemons..." To stay connected with Theatre Thoughts Australia and receive updates about our podcast, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Ttpod_official. If you enjoy our content and want to support us further, visit our Patreon page and choose from one of our three levels of Patreon support. Your support helps us continue creating valuable theatre discussions and exclusive content for our patrons. You can download the Hey Lemonade App here or follow them on Instagram @heylemonade_official or on their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 May 2023 20:00:00 -0000 When life gives you Lucy Durack...make Hey Lemonade! full 2 43 Justin Clarke Get ready for a dose of inspiration and motivation as we sit down with the incredible Lucy Durack! Get ready for a dose of inspiration and motivation as we sit down with the incredible Lucy Durack in our latest episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Join host, Justin Clarke, as we explore Lucy's illustrious career, her latest venture with the Hey Lemonade app with co-creator Elise McCann. Lucy Durack, one of Australia's leading ladies of stage and screen, has graced both the theatrical and television worlds with her extraordinary talent. From singing National Anthems for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to enchanting audiences as Glinda in Wicked, Princess Fiona in Shrek, and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical, Lucy's performances have left an indelible mark on the industry. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Hey Lemonade, a stress and motivation app designed to uplift and empower individuals facing modern-day challenges. Developed with a team of experts and tested by the CSIRO, Hey Lemonade offers three-minute pep talks in a range of voices to help you conquer life's lemons. Discover the inspiration behind Hey Lemonade, the process of bringing the app to life, and the positive impact it has had on users. During our conversation, we delve into Lucy's favorite productions and the reasons they hold a special place in her heart. We also explore how Lucy stays inspired and motivated as a theatre artist and what continues to draw her back to the stage. Stay tuned for our lightning round of "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where we ask Lucy about her recent favorite production, her go-to karaoke song and the dream role she's yet to play. Plus, don't miss Lucy's creative take on finishing the sentence, "When life gives you lemons..." To stay connected with Theatre Thoughts Australia and receive updates about our podcast, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Ttpod_official. If you enjoy our content and want to support us further, visit our Patreon page and choose from one of our three levels of Patreon support. Your support helps us continue creating valuable theatre discussions and exclusive content for our patrons. You can download the Hey Lemonade App here or follow them on Instagram @heylemonade_official or on their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get ready for a dose of inspiration and motivation as we sit down with the incredible Lucy Durack in our latest episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast. Join host, Justin Clarke, as we explore Lucy's illustrious career, her latest venture with the Hey Lemonade app with co-creator Elise McCann.

Lucy Durack, one of Australia's leading ladies of stage and screen, has graced both the theatrical and television worlds with her extraordinary talent. From singing National Anthems for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to enchanting audiences as Glinda in Wicked, Princess Fiona in Shrek, and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical, Lucy's performances have left an indelible mark on the industry.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Hey Lemonade, a stress and motivation app designed to uplift and empower individuals facing modern-day challenges. Developed with a team of experts and tested by the CSIRO, Hey Lemonade offers three-minute pep talks in a range of voices to help you conquer life's lemons. Discover the inspiration behind Hey Lemonade, the process of bringing the app to life, and the positive impact it has had on users.

During our conversation, we delve into Lucy's favorite productions and the reasons they hold a special place in her heart. We also explore how Lucy stays inspired and motivated as a theatre artist and what continues to draw her back to the stage.

Stay tuned for our lightning round of "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where we ask Lucy about her recent favorite production, her go-to karaoke song and the dream role she's yet to play. Plus, don't miss Lucy's creative take on finishing the sentence, "When life gives you lemons..."

To stay connected with Theatre Thoughts Australia and receive updates about our podcast, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Ttpod_official. If you enjoy our content and want to support us further, visit our Patreon page and choose from one of our three levels of Patreon support. Your support helps us continue creating valuable theatre discussions and exclusive content for our patrons.

You can download the Hey Lemonade App here or follow them on Instagram @heylemonade_official or on their website.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1735 no Episode 42 - A "Wicked" Chat with Sheridan Adams! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/A-Wicked-Chat-with-Sheridan-Adams-e24dpf5 Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of Wicked? In our latest episode, we sit down with the talented Sheridan Adams, who has just been announced as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in Australia's production of the hit musical. Join us as we explore Sheridan's journey, her thoughts on landing this iconic role, and the enduring magic of Wicked. Sheridan Adams, a graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts, has made waves in the theatre industry with her exceptional performances. From her early days in Flora the Red Menace and On the Town during her studies to her recent appearances in Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical and tick, tick...BOOM!, Sheridan's talent and passion has shone through. As host, Justin Clarke, delves into the world of Wicked, Sheridan discusses the musical's rich history and celebrating its 20th anniversary. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked brings to life the beloved characters and tells the captivating story from the perspective of the witches in the Land of Oz. Join us as we explore the themes of friendship, love, and the corrupt Wizard's government, all while painting a nuanced portrait of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. During our conversation with Sheridan, we uncover her experience of receiving the life-changing phone call that confirmed her role as Elphaba. We also delve into the enduring qualities of Wicked that have captivated audiences worldwide, and how the theatre industry has evolved over the years, influencing Sheridan's inspiring career. Stay tuned for our lightning round of "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where we ask Sheridan about her favorite recent production, her go-to karaoke song, her dream role beyond Elphaba, and the people who have inspired her throughout her journey as a performer. Don't miss this exciting episode filled with insider insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of Wicked. To stay updated with Theatre Thoughts Australia and our podcast, be sure to follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official and visit our Patreon page to show your support and access exclusive content at www.patreon.com/theatrethoughts. All links can be found in our Linktree. Book your tickets to Wicked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 May 2023 20:00:00 -0000 A "Wicked" Chat with Sheridan Adams! full 2 42 Justin Clarke Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of Wicked? Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of Wicked? In our latest episode, we sit down with the talented Sheridan Adams, who has just been announced as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in Australia's production of the hit musical. Join us as we explore Sheridan's journey, her thoughts on landing this iconic role, and the enduring magic of Wicked. Sheridan Adams, a graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts, has made waves in the theatre industry with her exceptional performances. From her early days in Flora the Red Menace and On the Town during her studies to her recent appearances in Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical and tick, tick...BOOM!, Sheridan's talent and passion has shone through. As host, Justin Clarke, delves into the world of Wicked, Sheridan discusses the musical's rich history and celebrating its 20th anniversary. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked brings to life the beloved characters and tells the captivating story from the perspective of the witches in the Land of Oz. Join us as we explore the themes of friendship, love, and the corrupt Wizard's government, all while painting a nuanced portrait of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. During our conversation with Sheridan, we uncover her experience of receiving the life-changing phone call that confirmed her role as Elphaba. We also delve into the enduring qualities of Wicked that have captivated audiences worldwide, and how the theatre industry has evolved over the years, influencing Sheridan's inspiring career. Stay tuned for our lightning round of "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where we ask Sheridan about her favorite recent production, her go-to karaoke song, her dream role beyond Elphaba, and the people who have inspired her throughout her journey as a performer. Don't miss this exciting episode filled with insider insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of Wicked. To stay updated with Theatre Thoughts Australia and our podcast, be sure to follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official and visit our Patreon page to show your support and access exclusive content at www.patreon.com/theatrethoughts. All links can be found in our Linktree. Book your tickets to Wicked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of Wicked? In our latest episode, we sit down with the talented Sheridan Adams, who has just been announced as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in Australia's production of the hit musical. Join us as we explore Sheridan's journey, her thoughts on landing this iconic role, and the enduring magic of Wicked.

Sheridan Adams, a graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts, has made waves in the theatre industry with her exceptional performances. From her early days in Flora the Red Menace and On the Town during her studies to her recent appearances in Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical and tick, tick...BOOM!, Sheridan's talent and passion has shone through.

As host, Justin Clarke, delves into the world of Wicked, Sheridan discusses the musical's rich history and celebrating its 20th anniversary. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked brings to life the beloved characters and tells the captivating story from the perspective of the witches in the Land of Oz. Join us as we explore the themes of friendship, love, and the corrupt Wizard's government, all while painting a nuanced portrait of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.

During our conversation with Sheridan, we uncover her experience of receiving the life-changing phone call that confirmed her role as Elphaba. We also delve into the enduring qualities of Wicked that have captivated audiences worldwide, and how the theatre industry has evolved over the years, influencing Sheridan's inspiring career.

Stay tuned for our lightning round of "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where we ask Sheridan about her favorite recent production, her go-to karaoke song, her dream role beyond Elphaba, and the people who have inspired her throughout her journey as a performer.

Don't miss this exciting episode filled with insider insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of Wicked. To stay updated with Theatre Thoughts Australia and our podcast, be sure to follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official and visit our Patreon page to show your support and access exclusive content at www.patreon.com/theatrethoughts.

All links can be found in our Linktree. Book your tickets to Wicked here.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1989 no Episode 41 - Vidya Makan and The Lucky Country https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Vidya-Makan-and-The-Lucky-Country-e23vtkh Welcome to the next exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the multi-talented Vidya Makan, composer, lyricist, actor, and singer, for an insightful conversation about her career in theatre and her involvement in the upcoming production, The Lucky Country at Hayes Theatre. Vidya, known for her role as Catherine Parr in SIX: The Musical, takes us behind the scenes of this new Aussie musical that explores themes of identity and belonging. From hilarious all-Aussie characters to heartwarming stories of love and dreams, The Lucky Country is a celebration of what it means to be Australian. During their discussion, Justin and Vidya delve into the writing process of the music for The Lucky Country, as well as the inspirations that shaped the sound of the show. They also explore Vidya's career in theatre, her journey as a lyricist and musician, and the impact of working with Sonya Suares on the production. As the conversation unfolds, Vidya shares her insights on the changes in the theatre industry over the years and how they have influenced her work. She reflects on her favorite productions and what made them special, and reveals what keeps her inspired and motivated as a theatre artist. In addition to their in-depth conversation, Justin and Vidya also tackle some fun and thought-provoking One Minute Theatre Thoughts questions. Discover Vidya's favorite recent production, her go-to karaoke song, the role she's yet to play, and her ideal lineup for an Australian music festival. Don't miss out on this captivating episode featuring Vidya Makan, hosted by Justin Clarke. Tune in to the Theatre Thoughts Podcast to gain exclusive insights into the world of Australian theatre and the vibrant talents shaping the industry. Remember to follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official for updates and exclusive content. Patreon subscribers can enjoy the full episode and join our growing community. And for a sneak peek, check out the preview on our YouTube channel. All links can be found in our Linktree. Book tickets for The Lucky Country here. About Vidya: Vidya is a composer, lyricist, actor and singer - currently obsessed with Hades on Nintendo Switch. Most recently toured as Catherine Parr in SIX: The Musical, a role which she originated in Australia in 2019. She also starred in Merrily We Roll Along with the Hayes, and Papae Ge in the Australian premiere of Once On This Island. Vidya was a proud recipient of Brand X’s Live/Work program in 2021, in conjunction with City of Sydney, meaning she is currently living and working on Gadigal country to produce new Australian work.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 May 2023 20:00:00 -0000 Vidya Makan and The Lucky Country full 2 41 Justin Clarke Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the multi-talented Vidya Makan! Welcome to the next exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the multi-talented Vidya Makan, composer, lyricist, actor, and singer, for an insightful conversation about her career in theatre and her involvement in the upcoming production, The Lucky Country at Hayes Theatre. Vidya, known for her role as Catherine Parr in SIX: The Musical, takes us behind the scenes of this new Aussie musical that explores themes of identity and belonging. From hilarious all-Aussie characters to heartwarming stories of love and dreams, The Lucky Country is a celebration of what it means to be Australian. During their discussion, Justin and Vidya delve into the writing process of the music for The Lucky Country, as well as the inspirations that shaped the sound of the show. They also explore Vidya's career in theatre, her journey as a lyricist and musician, and the impact of working with Sonya Suares on the production. As the conversation unfolds, Vidya shares her insights on the changes in the theatre industry over the years and how they have influenced her work. She reflects on her favorite productions and what made them special, and reveals what keeps her inspired and motivated as a theatre artist. In addition to their in-depth conversation, Justin and Vidya also tackle some fun and thought-provoking One Minute Theatre Thoughts questions. Discover Vidya's favorite recent production, her go-to karaoke song, the role she's yet to play, and her ideal lineup for an Australian music festival. Don't miss out on this captivating episode featuring Vidya Makan, hosted by Justin Clarke. Tune in to the Theatre Thoughts Podcast to gain exclusive insights into the world of Australian theatre and the vibrant talents shaping the industry. Remember to follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official for updates and exclusive content. Patreon subscribers can enjoy the full episode and join our growing community. And for a sneak peek, check out the preview on our YouTube channel. All links can be found in our Linktree. Book tickets for The Lucky Country here. About Vidya: Vidya is a composer, lyricist, actor and singer - currently obsessed with Hades on Nintendo Switch. Most recently toured as Catherine Parr in SIX: The Musical, a role which she originated in Australia in 2019. She also starred in Merrily We Roll Along with the Hayes, and Papae Ge in the Australian premiere of Once On This Island. Vidya was a proud recipient of Brand X’s Live/Work program in 2021, in conjunction with City of Sydney, meaning she is currently living and working on Gadigal country to produce new Australian work.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to the next exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the multi-talented Vidya Makan, composer, lyricist, actor, and singer, for an insightful conversation about her career in theatre and her involvement in the upcoming production, The Lucky Country at Hayes Theatre.

Vidya, known for her role as Catherine Parr in SIX: The Musical, takes us behind the scenes of this new Aussie musical that explores themes of identity and belonging. From hilarious all-Aussie characters to heartwarming stories of love and dreams, The Lucky Country is a celebration of what it means to be Australian.

During their discussion, Justin and Vidya delve into the writing process of the music for The Lucky Country, as well as the inspirations that shaped the sound of the show. They also explore Vidya's career in theatre, her journey as a lyricist and musician, and the impact of working with Sonya Suares on the production.

As the conversation unfolds, Vidya shares her insights on the changes in the theatre industry over the years and how they have influenced her work. She reflects on her favorite productions and what made them special, and reveals what keeps her inspired and motivated as a theatre artist.

In addition to their in-depth conversation, Justin and Vidya also tackle some fun and thought-provoking One Minute Theatre Thoughts questions. Discover Vidya's favorite recent production, her go-to karaoke song, the role she's yet to play, and her ideal lineup for an Australian music festival.

Don't miss out on this captivating episode featuring Vidya Makan, hosted by Justin Clarke. Tune in to the Theatre Thoughts Podcast to gain exclusive insights into the world of Australian theatre and the vibrant talents shaping the industry.

Remember to follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official for updates and exclusive content. Patreon subscribers can enjoy the full episode and join our growing community. And for a sneak peek, check out the preview on our YouTube channel. All links can be found in our Linktree.

Book tickets for The Lucky Country here.

About Vidya:

Vidya is a composer, lyricist, actor and singer - currently obsessed with Hades on Nintendo Switch. Most recently toured as Catherine Parr in SIX: The Musical, a role which she originated in Australia in 2019. She also starred in Merrily We Roll Along with the Hayes, and Papae Ge in the Australian premiere of Once On This Island. Vidya was a proud recipient of Brand X’s Live/Work program in 2021, in conjunction with City of Sydney, meaning she is currently living and working on Gadigal country to produce new Australian work. 

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]]> 2050 no Episode 40 - Live Q&A - Expiration Date at Meraki Arts Bar https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Live-QA---Expiration-Date-at-Meraki-Arts-Bar-e23k94g In this episode of Theatre Thoughts, host Justin sits down with the team behind Purple Tape Productions' first play, "Expiration Date," for a live Q&A session at Meraki Arts Bar. Joining Justin are playwright Lana Filies, performer Flynn Maplebeck, director Lily Hayman and production manager Tyler Fitzpatrick. They discuss the inspiration behind the play, how Purple Tape Productions got started, and where the play and the production company are headed next. They also delve into the play's thematic core and how it relates to current events. Throughout the discussion, the team shares their personal experiences in the theatre industry how they stay inspired and motivated as well as answering questions posed by the audience on the evening. The episode wraps up with the always fun and insightful "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where the team answers questions such as their go-to karaoke song and which production they would most want to see come to Australia, nothing will prepare you for Flynn's answer! Stay tuned for our next Live Q&A and be a part of the fun! Find out more about Purple Tape Productions here. Don't miss out on this exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! Follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official for more updates and exclusive content. Patreon subscribers can listen to the full episode by signing up to our growing community. And for a sneak peek, check out our preview on our YouTube channel. All links can be found in our Linktree. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. About Lana: Lana is an Australian/South African, Western Sydney actor, singer, theatre-maker and choreographer who grew up on Dharawal Country. Her debut play, ‘Expiration Date’ premiered at the Adelaide Fringe in 2023. Other recent works include CAMP, Where Shall We Meet and Tiny Universe. Most recent directing work was ‘Teen Angst: An Original Musical with Lucy Heffernan and Shopfronts Arts Co-Op 2022 Senior Ensemble. About Flynn: Flynn is a performer and writer, started performing at the age of 6. Performed in numerous shows across the Illawarra including Short and Sweet Illawarra and Ruben Guthrie. He debuted his one man show as part of Shopfront Co-Ops, Arts Lab in 2023 and has worked with Eaton Gorge Theatre Company in their outdoor theatrical experiences.  About Lily: Lily is a director, writer and performer, who recently wrote and directed The Infinity Mirror for Shopfront’s ArtsLab and Fledglin as part of the MerrigongX 2021 program. She has facilitated workshops for Young People with Shopfront and has a passion for providing Young People with the tools to use their own voices how they choose to. She is also one half of the all-female team behind Purple Tape Productions. About Tyler: Tyler is a production manager and theatre maker, she has been the Operations Manager at Shopfront Arts Co-Op since 2020. Her production credits include A Practical Guide to Self Defence with the National Theatre of Parramatta and Fledgling at KXT in 2022. She most recently was the lighting designer for Moon Rabbit Rising, presented at Belvoir 25A by The Little Eggs Collective. She is also the other half of the all-female team behind Purple Tape Productions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 May 2023 20:00:00 -0000 Live Q&A - Expiration Date at Meraki Arts Bar full 2 40 Justin Clarke Host, Justin, sits down with the team behind Purple Tape Productions' first play, "Expiration Date," for a live Q&A session at Meraki Arts Bar In this episode of Theatre Thoughts, host Justin sits down with the team behind Purple Tape Productions' first play, "Expiration Date," for a live Q&A session at Meraki Arts Bar. Joining Justin are playwright Lana Filies, performer Flynn Maplebeck, director Lily Hayman and production manager Tyler Fitzpatrick. They discuss the inspiration behind the play, how Purple Tape Productions got started, and where the play and the production company are headed next. They also delve into the play's thematic core and how it relates to current events. Throughout the discussion, the team shares their personal experiences in the theatre industry how they stay inspired and motivated as well as answering questions posed by the audience on the evening. The episode wraps up with the always fun and insightful "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where the team answers questions such as their go-to karaoke song and which production they would most want to see come to Australia, nothing will prepare you for Flynn's answer! Stay tuned for our next Live Q&A and be a part of the fun! Find out more about Purple Tape Productions here. Don't miss out on this exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! Follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official for more updates and exclusive content. Patreon subscribers can listen to the full episode by signing up to our growing community. And for a sneak peek, check out our preview on our YouTube channel. All links can be found in our Linktree. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. About Lana: Lana is an Australian/South African, Western Sydney actor, singer, theatre-maker and choreographer who grew up on Dharawal Country. Her debut play, ‘Expiration Date’ premiered at the Adelaide Fringe in 2023. Other recent works include CAMP, Where Shall We Meet and Tiny Universe. Most recent directing work was ‘Teen Angst: An Original Musical with Lucy Heffernan and Shopfronts Arts Co-Op 2022 Senior Ensemble. About Flynn: Flynn is a performer and writer, started performing at the age of 6. Performed in numerous shows across the Illawarra including Short and Sweet Illawarra and Ruben Guthrie. He debuted his one man show as part of Shopfront Co-Ops, Arts Lab in 2023 and has worked with Eaton Gorge Theatre Company in their outdoor theatrical experiences.  About Lily: Lily is a director, writer and performer, who recently wrote and directed The Infinity Mirror for Shopfront’s ArtsLab and Fledglin as part of the MerrigongX 2021 program. She has facilitated workshops for Young People with Shopfront and has a passion for providing Young People with the tools to use their own voices how they choose to. She is also one half of the all-female team behind Purple Tape Productions. About Tyler: Tyler is a production manager and theatre maker, she has been the Operations Manager at Shopfront Arts Co-Op since 2020. Her production credits include A Practical Guide to Self Defence with the National Theatre of Parramatta and Fledgling at KXT in 2022. She most recently was the lighting designer for Moon Rabbit Rising, presented at Belvoir 25A by The Little Eggs Collective. She is also the other half of the all-female team behind Purple Tape Productions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Theatre Thoughts, host Justin sits down with the team behind Purple Tape Productions' first play, "Expiration Date," for a live Q&A session at Meraki Arts Bar. Joining Justin are playwright Lana Filies, performer Flynn Maplebeck, director Lily Hayman and production manager Tyler Fitzpatrick.

They discuss the inspiration behind the play, how Purple Tape Productions got started, and where the play and the production company are headed next. They also delve into the play's thematic core and how it relates to current events. Throughout the discussion, the team shares their personal experiences in the theatre industry how they stay inspired and motivated as well as answering questions posed by the audience on the evening.

The episode wraps up with the always fun and insightful "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts," where the team answers questions such as their go-to karaoke song and which production they would most want to see come to Australia, nothing will prepare you for Flynn's answer!

Stay tuned for our next Live Q&A and be a part of the fun!

Find out more about Purple Tape Productions here.

Don't miss out on this exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! Follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official for more updates and exclusive content. Patreon subscribers can listen to the full episode by signing up to our growing community. And for a sneak peek, check out our preview on our YouTube channel. All links can be found in our Linktree.

Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site.

About Lana:

Lana is an Australian/South African, Western Sydney actor, singer, theatre-maker and choreographer who grew up on Dharawal Country. Her debut play, ‘Expiration Date’ premiered at the Adelaide Fringe in 2023. Other recent works include CAMP, Where Shall We Meet and Tiny Universe. Most recent directing work was ‘Teen Angst: An Original Musical with Lucy Heffernan and Shopfronts Arts Co-Op 2022 Senior Ensemble.

About Flynn:

Flynn is a performer and writer, started performing at the age of 6. Performed in numerous shows across the Illawarra including Short and Sweet Illawarra and Ruben Guthrie. He debuted his one man show as part of Shopfront Co-Ops, Arts Lab in 2023 and has worked with Eaton Gorge Theatre Company in their outdoor theatrical experiences. 

About Lily:

Lily is a director, writer and performer, who recently wrote and directed The Infinity Mirror for Shopfront’s ArtsLab and Fledglin as part of the MerrigongX 2021 program. She has facilitated workshops for Young People with Shopfront and has a passion for providing Young People with the tools to use their own voices how they choose to. She is also one half of the all-female team behind Purple Tape Productions.

About Tyler:

Tyler is a production manager and theatre maker, she has been the Operations Manager at Shopfront Arts Co-Op since 2020. Her production credits include A Practical Guide to Self Defence with the National Theatre of Parramatta and Fledgling at KXT in 2022. She most recently was the lighting designer for Moon Rabbit Rising, presented at Belvoir 25A by The Little Eggs Collective. She is also the other half of the all-female team behind Purple Tape Productions.

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]]> 2282 no Episode 39 - The Mel & Sam Podcast, it's giving... https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/The-Mel--Sam-Podcast--its-giving-e238dk8 In this latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, host Justin Clarke sits down with the dynamic duo, Mel O'Brien and Samantha Andrew. Mel is a classically-trained creative with extensive experience in musical theatre, cabaret, and opera, while Samantha is a musical comedian, actor, and writer best known for her comedy skit videos on TikTok. Together, they've been coined by the Herald Sun as "the future of Australian comedy." During the episode, they dive into their collaboration on shows such as High Pony, Shit-Wrecked, and No Hat, No Play the Cabaret, as well as their popular Spotify podcast. They also discuss theatre activism, LGBTQIA+ representation, and the climate of theatre in Australia. Listeners can expect to hear about their experiences in drama school, their favorite productions, and what keeps them inspired and motivated as theatre artists. And of course, they'll share hilarious stories and delve into their thoughts with our One Minute Theatre Thoughts. Don't miss out on this exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! Follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official for more updates and exclusive content. Patreon subscribers can listen to the full episode by signing up to our growing community. And for a sneak peek, check out our preview on our YouTube channel. All links can be found in our Linktree. You can listen to the Mel & Sam Podcast here. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. The Theatre Thoughts Podcast is proud to be hosting Meraki Arts Bar Main Stage’s first post-show Q&A! Join us for a special event after the performance of Expiration Date on Tuesday 2nd May! See the awesome production and stick around afterwards for an exclusive Q&A recording with the cast and creative team. Get an inside look at the production and ask any burning questions you have about the show. Don't miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of Expiration Date! Please note, this is a live recording that will be released as part of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast season, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. As such, audiences should be aware that this will be recorded on the evening. Those who wish to ask questions can do so on the night and may feature on the final release of the episode. For more information to the link here. About Mel O'Brien: Classically-trained creative based in Melbourne. Graduate of both NIDA and The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music  Most recently, starred in the critically acclaimed 'FANGIRLS' at the Sydney Opera House  Extensive experience across musical theatre, cabaret, opera, stage and screen About Samantha Andrew: A musical comedian, actor, writer, and content creator from Melbourne, best known for her comedy skit videos on TikTok, gaining over 300k followers and 12 million likes Graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, she is a composer, lyricist and performer creating works such as Baby Bi Bi Bi, and collaborating with her creative partner to create shows such as High Pony, Shit-Wrecked and No Hat, No Play, The Cabaret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 May 2023 20:00:00 -0000 The Mel & Sam Podcast, it's giving... full 2 39 Justin Clarke Host, Justin Clarke, sits down with the dynamic duo, Mel O'Brien and Samantha Andrew. In this latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, host Justin Clarke sits down with the dynamic duo, Mel O'Brien and Samantha Andrew. Mel is a classically-trained creative with extensive experience in musical theatre, cabaret, and opera, while Samantha is a musical comedian, actor, and writer best known for her comedy skit videos on TikTok. Together, they've been coined by the Herald Sun as "the future of Australian comedy." During the episode, they dive into their collaboration on shows such as High Pony, Shit-Wrecked, and No Hat, No Play the Cabaret, as well as their popular Spotify podcast. They also discuss theatre activism, LGBTQIA+ representation, and the climate of theatre in Australia. Listeners can expect to hear about their experiences in drama school, their favorite productions, and what keeps them inspired and motivated as theatre artists. And of course, they'll share hilarious stories and delve into their thoughts with our One Minute Theatre Thoughts. Don't miss out on this exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! Follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official for more updates and exclusive content. Patreon subscribers can listen to the full episode by signing up to our growing community. And for a sneak peek, check out our preview on our YouTube channel. All links can be found in our Linktree. You can listen to the Mel & Sam Podcast here. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. The Theatre Thoughts Podcast is proud to be hosting Meraki Arts Bar Main Stage’s first post-show Q&A! Join us for a special event after the performance of Expiration Date on Tuesday 2nd May! See the awesome production and stick around afterwards for an exclusive Q&A recording with the cast and creative team. Get an inside look at the production and ask any burning questions you have about the show. Don't miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of Expiration Date! Please note, this is a live recording that will be released as part of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast season, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. As such, audiences should be aware that this will be recorded on the evening. Those who wish to ask questions can do so on the night and may feature on the final release of the episode. For more information to the link here. About Mel O'Brien: Classically-trained creative based in Melbourne. Graduate of both NIDA and The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music  Most recently, starred in the critically acclaimed 'FANGIRLS' at the Sydney Opera House  Extensive experience across musical theatre, cabaret, opera, stage and screen About Samantha Andrew: A musical comedian, actor, writer, and content creator from Melbourne, best known for her comedy skit videos on TikTok, gaining over 300k followers and 12 million likes Graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, she is a composer, lyricist and performer creating works such as Baby Bi Bi Bi, and collaborating with her creative partner to create shows such as High Pony, Shit-Wrecked and No Hat, No Play, The Cabaret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, host Justin Clarke sits down with the dynamic duo, Mel O'Brien and Samantha Andrew. Mel is a classically-trained creative with extensive experience in musical theatre, cabaret, and opera, while Samantha is a musical comedian, actor, and writer best known for her comedy skit videos on TikTok. Together, they've been coined by the Herald Sun as "the future of Australian comedy."

During the episode, they dive into their collaboration on shows such as High Pony, Shit-Wrecked, and No Hat, No Play the Cabaret, as well as their popular Spotify podcast. They also discuss theatre activism, LGBTQIA+ representation, and the climate of theatre in Australia.

Listeners can expect to hear about their experiences in drama school, their favorite productions, and what keeps them inspired and motivated as theatre artists. And of course, they'll share hilarious stories and delve into their thoughts with our One Minute Theatre Thoughts.

Don't miss out on this exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! Follow us on Instagram @ttpod_official for more updates and exclusive content. Patreon subscribers can listen to the full episode by signing up to our growing community. And for a sneak peek, check out our preview on our YouTube channel. All links can be found in our Linktree.


You can listen to the Mel & Sam Podcast here.


Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site.

The Theatre Thoughts Podcast is proud to be hosting Meraki Arts Bar Main Stage’s first post-show Q&A!

Join us for a special event after the performance of Expiration Date on Tuesday 2nd May! See the awesome production and stick around afterwards for an exclusive Q&A recording with the cast and creative team. Get an inside look at the production and ask any burning questions you have about the show. Don't miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of Expiration Date!

Please note, this is a live recording that will be released as part of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast season, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. As such, audiences should be aware that this will be recorded on the evening. Those who wish to ask questions can do so on the night and may feature on the final release of the episode. For more information to the link here.


About Mel O'Brien:

  • Classically-trained creative based in Melbourne. Graduate of both NIDA and The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music 
  • Most recently, starred in the critically acclaimed 'FANGIRLS' at the Sydney Opera House 
  • Extensive experience across musical theatre, cabaret, opera, stage and screen

About Samantha Andrew:

  • A musical comedian, actor, writer, and content creator from Melbourne, best known for her comedy skit videos on TikTok, gaining over 300k followers and 12 million likes
  • Graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, she is a composer, lyricist and performer creating works such as Baby Bi Bi Bi, and collaborating with her creative partner to create shows such as High Pony, Shit-Wrecked and No Hat, No Play, The Cabaret.

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]]> 2614 yes Episode 38 - The Culture on tour with Laura Jackson and Mina Asfour https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/The-Culture-on-tour-with-Laura-Jackson-and-Mina-Asfour-e22sc17 In the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, host Justin Clarke is joined by playwright and acotr Laura Jackson and actor Mina Asfour to discuss their show 'The Culture'. This episode delve into the process of writing for LGBTQIA+ characters, their experiences touring Broadway and Wellington, and their hilarious pre-show rituals. 'The Culture' is a touching and relevant two-hander play set in Sydney, Australia, about deep and enduring friendship and the pitfalls and dangers of finding love in the modern world. Audiences are welcomed into Will and Katie’s living room and into an important wider conversation. Book tickets for The Culture here. As always, full video access to this episode is available to our Patreon subscribers, who can gain full access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes content, and a Patreon shoutout for just $5 a month. And for those who want to show their support, becoming a supporter for just $3 a month is also an option. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. The Theatre Thoughts Podcast is proud to be hosting Meraki Arts Bar Main Stage’s first post-show Q&A! Join us for a special event after the performance of Expiration Date on Tuesday 2nd May! See the awesome production and stick around afterwards for an exclusive Q&A recording with the cast and creative team. Get an inside look at the production and ask any burning questions you have about the show. Don't miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of Expiration Date! Please note, this is a live recording that will be released as part of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast season, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. As such, audiences should be aware that this will be recorded on the evening. Those who wish to ask questions can do so on the night and may feature on the final release of the episode. For more information to the link here. About Laura Laura Jackson is a writer and performer with a passion for strong female narratives. Laura’s work speaks to women’s experiences in the modern world, exploring street harassment, domestic violence, online privacy and fertility. You can find out more about Laura on her website here. About Mina Mina (He/Him) is a bilingual Jordanian-Palestinian-Australian multidisciplinary artist based in Western Sydney. Mina's driving passion for his career is to create more opportunity for himself and for others like him, to diversify the Australian arts industry and to break barriers, being a pioneer for the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:30:00 -0000 The Culture on tour with Laura Jackson and Mina Asfour full 2 38 Justin Clarke Host, Justin Clarke, is joined by playwright and acotr Laura Jackson and actor Mina Asfour to discuss their show 'The Culture'. In the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, host Justin Clarke is joined by playwright and acotr Laura Jackson and actor Mina Asfour to discuss their show 'The Culture'. This episode delve into the process of writing for LGBTQIA+ characters, their experiences touring Broadway and Wellington, and their hilarious pre-show rituals. 'The Culture' is a touching and relevant two-hander play set in Sydney, Australia, about deep and enduring friendship and the pitfalls and dangers of finding love in the modern world. Audiences are welcomed into Will and Katie’s living room and into an important wider conversation. Book tickets for The Culture here. As always, full video access to this episode is available to our Patreon subscribers, who can gain full access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes content, and a Patreon shoutout for just $5 a month. And for those who want to show their support, becoming a supporter for just $3 a month is also an option. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. The Theatre Thoughts Podcast is proud to be hosting Meraki Arts Bar Main Stage’s first post-show Q&A! Join us for a special event after the performance of Expiration Date on Tuesday 2nd May! See the awesome production and stick around afterwards for an exclusive Q&A recording with the cast and creative team. Get an inside look at the production and ask any burning questions you have about the show. Don't miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of Expiration Date! Please note, this is a live recording that will be released as part of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast season, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. As such, audiences should be aware that this will be recorded on the evening. Those who wish to ask questions can do so on the night and may feature on the final release of the episode. For more information to the link here. About Laura Laura Jackson is a writer and performer with a passion for strong female narratives. Laura’s work speaks to women’s experiences in the modern world, exploring street harassment, domestic violence, online privacy and fertility. You can find out more about Laura on her website here. About Mina Mina (He/Him) is a bilingual Jordanian-Palestinian-Australian multidisciplinary artist based in Western Sydney. Mina's driving passion for his career is to create more opportunity for himself and for others like him, to diversify the Australian arts industry and to break barriers, being a pioneer for the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, host Justin Clarke is joined by playwright and acotr Laura Jackson and actor Mina Asfour to discuss their show 'The Culture'. This episode delve into the process of writing for LGBTQIA+ characters, their experiences touring Broadway and Wellington, and their hilarious pre-show rituals.

'The Culture' is a touching and relevant two-hander play set in Sydney, Australia, about deep and enduring friendship and the pitfalls and dangers of finding love in the modern world. Audiences are welcomed into Will and Katie’s living room and into an important wider conversation.

Book tickets for The Culture here.

As always, full video access to this episode is available to our Patreon subscribers, who can gain full access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes content, and a Patreon shoutout for just $5 a month. And for those who want to show their support, becoming a supporter for just $3 a month is also an option.

Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.

The Theatre Thoughts Podcast is proud to be hosting Meraki Arts Bar Main Stage’s first post-show Q&A!

Join us for a special event after the performance of Expiration Date on Tuesday 2nd May! See the awesome production and stick around afterwards for an exclusive Q&A recording with the cast and creative team. Get an inside look at the production and ask any burning questions you have about the show. Don't miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of Expiration Date!

Please note, this is a live recording that will be released as part of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast season, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. As such, audiences should be aware that this will be recorded on the evening. Those who wish to ask questions can do so on the night and may feature on the final release of the episode. For more information to the link here.

About Laura

Laura Jackson is a writer and performer with a passion for strong female narratives. Laura’s work speaks to women’s experiences in the modern world, exploring street harassment, domestic violence, online privacy and fertility. You can find out more about Laura on her website here.

About Mina

Mina (He/Him) is a bilingual Jordanian-Palestinian-Australian multidisciplinary artist based in Western Sydney. Mina's driving passion for his career is to create more opportunity for himself and for others like him, to diversify the Australian arts industry and to break barriers, being a pioneer for the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color.

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]]> 2066 yes Episode 37 - Melbourne International Comedy Festival Highlight Part Two - Eighteen and Actually, Good https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Melbourne-International-Comedy-Festival-Highlight-Part-Two---Eighteen-and-Actually--Good-e21gihg Welcome back to Theatre Thoughts! We're excited to continue highlighting shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023. In this episode, we'll be discussing two more shows that caught our attention. The festival always offers such a variety of performers and styles, and we're excited to share our thoughts on these shows with you. So sit back, relax, and let's dive in! First up, we have Caitlyn Staples and Tiana Hogben, creators of Eighteen, a hilarious and nostalgic show about the ups and downs of long-term friendships. They'll be chatting with us about the inspiration behind the show, the challenges of creating comedy, and what audiences can expect from their performance. Book tickets and find more information here. We'll also be joined by the award-winning musical comedian, actor, and writer Gillian Cosgriff, whose show, Actually, Good, has been making waves at the festival. In our interview/discussion, we'll be delving into her creative process, the themes behind her comedy, and her unique approach to finding the "good" in the world. Book tickets and find more information ⁠here⁠. As always, full video access to this episode is available to our Patreon subscribers, who can gain full access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes content, and a Patreon shoutout for just $5 a month. And for those who want to show their support, becoming a supporter for just $3 a month is also an option. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this insightful and entertaining discussion with some of the best comedians of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023! Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Caitlyn and Tiana Staples & Tiana Hogben are performers and writers based in Melbourne. Having met in 2005, they have been performing together ever since in various capacities including theatre, improv and sketch. Their online sketches Christmas Family Lunch and Shame of Thrones have gained thousands of views, with Shame of Thrones hitting over 3 million views collectively. They are both also members of sketch group Hit By a Blimp, having written and performed 4 shows with this group, one of which, nominated for Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe. They areboth teachers and ensemble members at The Improv Conspiracy in both sketch and improv. Separately, Tiana is a screen actor known for roles in Summer Love (ABC), The Housemate (ABC) and Get Krack!n (ABC) and Caitlyn is a writer with shows in development with Haven't You Done Well and Gristmill. Both have participated in Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Fringe every year since 2016 - this is their first show as a duo act. About Gillian Gillian Cosgriff is an award-winning musical comedian, actor, writer, composer and self-confessed pessimist. In actually, good she makes her long-awaited return to the Festival (after three years starring in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), with her hilarious original songs, killer stand-up and a big book of things that are actually good. *Sizzle Reel audio approved by Melbourne International Comedy Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:30:00 -0000 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Highlight Part Two - Eighteen and Actually, Good full 2 37 Justin Clarke We're excited to continue highlighting shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023. Welcome back to Theatre Thoughts! We're excited to continue highlighting shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023. In this episode, we'll be discussing two more shows that caught our attention. The festival always offers such a variety of performers and styles, and we're excited to share our thoughts on these shows with you. So sit back, relax, and let's dive in! First up, we have Caitlyn Staples and Tiana Hogben, creators of Eighteen, a hilarious and nostalgic show about the ups and downs of long-term friendships. They'll be chatting with us about the inspiration behind the show, the challenges of creating comedy, and what audiences can expect from their performance. Book tickets and find more information here. We'll also be joined by the award-winning musical comedian, actor, and writer Gillian Cosgriff, whose show, Actually, Good, has been making waves at the festival. In our interview/discussion, we'll be delving into her creative process, the themes behind her comedy, and her unique approach to finding the "good" in the world. Book tickets and find more information ⁠here⁠. As always, full video access to this episode is available to our Patreon subscribers, who can gain full access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes content, and a Patreon shoutout for just $5 a month. And for those who want to show their support, becoming a supporter for just $3 a month is also an option. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this insightful and entertaining discussion with some of the best comedians of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023! Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Caitlyn and Tiana Staples & Tiana Hogben are performers and writers based in Melbourne. Having met in 2005, they have been performing together ever since in various capacities including theatre, improv and sketch. Their online sketches Christmas Family Lunch and Shame of Thrones have gained thousands of views, with Shame of Thrones hitting over 3 million views collectively. They are both also members of sketch group Hit By a Blimp, having written and performed 4 shows with this group, one of which, nominated for Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe. They areboth teachers and ensemble members at The Improv Conspiracy in both sketch and improv. Separately, Tiana is a screen actor known for roles in Summer Love (ABC), The Housemate (ABC) and Get Krack!n (ABC) and Caitlyn is a writer with shows in development with Haven't You Done Well and Gristmill. Both have participated in Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Fringe every year since 2016 - this is their first show as a duo act. About Gillian Gillian Cosgriff is an award-winning musical comedian, actor, writer, composer and self-confessed pessimist. In actually, good she makes her long-awaited return to the Festival (after three years starring in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), with her hilarious original songs, killer stand-up and a big book of things that are actually good. *Sizzle Reel audio approved by Melbourne International Comedy Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome back to Theatre Thoughts!

We're excited to continue highlighting shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023. In this episode, we'll be discussing two more shows that caught our attention. The festival always offers such a variety of performers and styles, and we're excited to share our thoughts on these shows with you. So sit back, relax, and let's dive in!

First up, we have Caitlyn Staples and Tiana Hogben, creators of Eighteen, a hilarious and nostalgic show about the ups and downs of long-term friendships. They'll be chatting with us about the inspiration behind the show, the challenges of creating comedy, and what audiences can expect from their performance.

Book tickets and find more information here.


We'll also be joined by the award-winning musical comedian, actor, and writer Gillian Cosgriff, whose show, Actually, Good, has been making waves at the festival. In our interview/discussion, we'll be delving into her creative process, the themes behind her comedy, and her unique approach to finding the "good" in the world. Book tickets and find more information ⁠here⁠.


As always, full video access to this episode is available to our Patreon subscribers, who can gain full access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes content, and a Patreon shoutout for just $5 a month. And for those who want to show their support, becoming a supporter for just $3 a month is also an option. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this insightful and entertaining discussion with some of the best comedians of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023!


Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.


About Caitlyn and Tiana Staples & Tiana Hogben are performers and writers based in Melbourne. Having met in 2005, they have been performing together ever since in various capacities including theatre, improv and sketch. Their online sketches Christmas Family Lunch and Shame of Thrones have gained thousands of views, with Shame of Thrones hitting over 3 million views collectively. They are both also members of sketch group Hit By a Blimp, having written and performed 4 shows with this group, one of which, nominated for Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe. They areboth teachers and ensemble members at The Improv Conspiracy in both sketch and improv. Separately, Tiana is a screen actor known for roles in Summer Love (ABC), The Housemate (ABC) and Get Krack!n (ABC) and Caitlyn is a writer with shows in development with Haven't You Done Well and Gristmill. Both have participated in Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Fringe every year since 2016 - this is their first show as a duo act.


About Gillian

Gillian Cosgriff is an award-winning musical comedian, actor, writer, composer and self-confessed pessimist. In actually, good she makes her long-awaited return to the Festival (after three years starring in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), with her hilarious original songs, killer stand-up and a big book of things that are actually good.

*Sizzle Reel audio approved by Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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]]> 2155 no Episode 36 - Melbourne International Comedy Festival Highlight Part One - The Briefing and Be Good https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Melbourne-International-Comedy-Festival-Highlight-Part-One---The-Briefing-and-Be-Good-e21ghj5 Get ready to laugh with our latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! In this episode, we take a deep dive into two hilarious shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023. First up is "The Briefing," a side-splitting send-up of right-wing politics that takes aim at both the US and Australia. American writer and comedian Melissa McGlensey transforms into right-wing blowhard Sarah Huckabee Sanders to give us a journey of absurd political theatre, partisan nonsense and dark humor. And the best part? You get the chance to join in the fun with an improvised Q&A session that's sure to leave you in stitches. Book tickets and find more information here. Next up is "Be Good," a narrative sketch show that follows the story of Jan, a woman who just wants to make everyone happy, but it's making her miserable. Laura Josephine, the comedian, actor and writer behind the show, takes us on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, reminding us all to take the wheel of our own lives, even when it feels like everything is going wrong. Don't miss out on the fun and laughter – tune in now to Theatre Thoughts Podcast! And for our Patreon subscribers, we're offering full video access to the episode, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes content and a Patreon shoutout, all for just $5/month. Or become a supporter for just $3 a month and help us continue to bring you the best in theatre and comedy. Book tickets and find more information here. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Melissa Melissa McGlensey is an American writer (The Onion, Reductress, The Betoota Advocate) and comedian (Completely Improvised Survivor, The Big HOO-HAA!, Soothplayers). In her debut solo, she’ll show off her signature brand of comedy in a blend of improv, satire and character stand-up. The Briefing is directed by Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall (Magma, Teleport!), who is a stand-up and sketch comedy performer who writes jokes for TV like Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell. About Laura Laura Josephine is a comedian, actor and writer. Her writing and performance credits include Mindful-mess (2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival), Accomplished-ish (2016 Melbourne Fringe) and Bits of Us (2015 Melbourne Fringe).  Show Timings 1:50: The Briefing by Melissa McGlensey 6:40: Breakdown of the Show 11:52: Talking to Sarah Huckabee Sanders 17:15: Laura Josephine, Be Good 22:12: About Laura 24:55: Favourite Scene from the show *Sizzle Reel audio approved by Melbourne International Comedy Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:30:00 -0000 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Highlight Part One - The Briefing and Be Good full 2 36 Justin Clarke Get ready to laugh with our latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! Get ready to laugh with our latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! In this episode, we take a deep dive into two hilarious shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023. First up is "The Briefing," a side-splitting send-up of right-wing politics that takes aim at both the US and Australia. American writer and comedian Melissa McGlensey transforms into right-wing blowhard Sarah Huckabee Sanders to give us a journey of absurd political theatre, partisan nonsense and dark humor. And the best part? You get the chance to join in the fun with an improvised Q&A session that's sure to leave you in stitches. Book tickets and find more information here. Next up is "Be Good," a narrative sketch show that follows the story of Jan, a woman who just wants to make everyone happy, but it's making her miserable. Laura Josephine, the comedian, actor and writer behind the show, takes us on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, reminding us all to take the wheel of our own lives, even when it feels like everything is going wrong. Don't miss out on the fun and laughter – tune in now to Theatre Thoughts Podcast! And for our Patreon subscribers, we're offering full video access to the episode, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes content and a Patreon shoutout, all for just $5/month. Or become a supporter for just $3 a month and help us continue to bring you the best in theatre and comedy. Book tickets and find more information here. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Melissa Melissa McGlensey is an American writer (The Onion, Reductress, The Betoota Advocate) and comedian (Completely Improvised Survivor, The Big HOO-HAA!, Soothplayers). In her debut solo, she’ll show off her signature brand of comedy in a blend of improv, satire and character stand-up. The Briefing is directed by Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall (Magma, Teleport!), who is a stand-up and sketch comedy performer who writes jokes for TV like Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell. About Laura Laura Josephine is a comedian, actor and writer. Her writing and performance credits include Mindful-mess (2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival), Accomplished-ish (2016 Melbourne Fringe) and Bits of Us (2015 Melbourne Fringe).  Show Timings 1:50: The Briefing by Melissa McGlensey 6:40: Breakdown of the Show 11:52: Talking to Sarah Huckabee Sanders 17:15: Laura Josephine, Be Good 22:12: About Laura 24:55: Favourite Scene from the show *Sizzle Reel audio approved by Melbourne International Comedy Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get ready to laugh with our latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! In this episode, we take a deep dive into two hilarious shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023.

First up is "The Briefing," a side-splitting send-up of right-wing politics that takes aim at both the US and Australia. American writer and comedian Melissa McGlensey transforms into right-wing blowhard Sarah Huckabee Sanders to give us a journey of absurd political theatre, partisan nonsense and dark humor. And the best part? You get the chance to join in the fun with an improvised Q&A session that's sure to leave you in stitches.

Book tickets and find more information here.

Next up is "Be Good," a narrative sketch show that follows the story of Jan, a woman who just wants to make everyone happy, but it's making her miserable. Laura Josephine, the comedian, actor and writer behind the show, takes us on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, reminding us all to take the wheel of our own lives, even when it feels like everything is going wrong.

Don't miss out on the fun and laughter – tune in now to Theatre Thoughts Podcast! And for our Patreon subscribers, we're offering full video access to the episode, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes content and a Patreon shoutout, all for just $5/month. Or become a supporter for just $3 a month and help us continue to bring you the best in theatre and comedy.

Book tickets and find more information here.

Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.


About Melissa

Melissa McGlensey is an American writer (The Onion, Reductress, The Betoota Advocate) and comedian (Completely Improvised Survivor, The Big HOO-HAA!, Soothplayers). In her debut solo, she’ll show off her signature brand of comedy in a blend of improv, satire and character stand-up.

The Briefing is directed by Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall (Magma, Teleport!), who is a stand-up and sketch comedy performer who writes jokes for TV like Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell.


About Laura

Laura Josephine is a comedian, actor and writer. Her writing and performance credits include Mindful-mess (2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival), Accomplished-ish (2016 Melbourne Fringe) and Bits of Us (2015 Melbourne Fringe). 


Show Timings 1:50: The Briefing by Melissa McGlensey

6:40: Breakdown of the Show

11:52: Talking to Sarah Huckabee Sanders

17:15: Laura Josephine, Be Good

22:12: About Laura

24:55: Favourite Scene from the show


*Sizzle Reel audio approved by Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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]]> 1869 no Episode 35 - Artist Chat: Margaret Thanos on Theatre, Film and Arts Bars https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Artist-Chat-Margaret-Thanos-on-Theatre--Film-and-Arts-Bars-e2118oa Get ready for a deep conversation and inspiring episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast, hosted by Justin Clarke! In Episode 35, we have the privilege of interviewing the incredible director Margaret Thanos, who has dedicated her life to theatre and film directing. Margaret shares her passion for her craft, as well as her experience in building and developing the Meraki Arts Bar on Oxford Street. Listeners will be captivated by her insights into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating a successful theatre venue, and her dedication to bringing the best possible theatre experiences to audiences. Join us as we dive into Margaret's inspiring journey, from her humble beginnings to the incredible heights of her career, and discover the lessons she's learned along the way. And that's not all! As a Theatre Thoughts Podcast Patreon subscriber, you'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and access to even more exciting content from the show. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close and personal with the theatre community. Find out more about Meraki Arts Bar and what's on through the link here. Find out more about Queen Hades Productions through the link here. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Margaret Margaret Thanos is an award-winning Cypriot-Australian director for theatre and film, based in London. In 2022, Margaret has directed the Australian premiere of Labyrinth by Beth Steel at Flight Path and the world premiere of A Grain of Sand by Declan Coyle at KXT, both to rave reviews. She is the co-artistic director of Meraki Arts Bar, a three level arts venue in Sydney and her debut short Through the Window They Came is currently in post-production. She has also done The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?, Jim Got Shot and Project XXX at SUDS and her short film Sugar High was selected for the Sydney Underground Film Festival showcase. She also has assistant directing credits on The Cherry Orchard (Chippen St), Bathory Begins (Q Theatre), This Genuine Moment (Old 505), Animal Farm (New Theatre), the Originate Project (Q Theatre) and The Linden Solution (KXT and Ratcatch). Most recently, she was awarded the prestigious Sandra Bates Director's Award at Ensemble Theatre.  Show Timings 2.16 - Welcome Margaret Thanos 6:09 - Director or Actor? 10:07 - Sandra Bates Director's Award 12:00 - Meraki Arts Bar 16:18 - Queen Hades Productions 21.50 - Where did you activism come from? 24:35 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:30:00 -0000 Artist Chat: Margaret Thanos on Theatre, Film and Arts Bars full 2 35 Justin Clarke Get ready for a deep conversation and inspiring episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast, hosted by Justin Clarke! In Episode 35, we have the privilege of interviewing the incredible director Margaret Thanos, who has dedicated her life to theatre and film directing. Get ready for a deep conversation and inspiring episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast, hosted by Justin Clarke! In Episode 35, we have the privilege of interviewing the incredible director Margaret Thanos, who has dedicated her life to theatre and film directing. Margaret shares her passion for her craft, as well as her experience in building and developing the Meraki Arts Bar on Oxford Street. Listeners will be captivated by her insights into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating a successful theatre venue, and her dedication to bringing the best possible theatre experiences to audiences. Join us as we dive into Margaret's inspiring journey, from her humble beginnings to the incredible heights of her career, and discover the lessons she's learned along the way. And that's not all! As a Theatre Thoughts Podcast Patreon subscriber, you'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and access to even more exciting content from the show. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close and personal with the theatre community. Find out more about Meraki Arts Bar and what's on through the link here. Find out more about Queen Hades Productions through the link here. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Margaret Margaret Thanos is an award-winning Cypriot-Australian director for theatre and film, based in London. In 2022, Margaret has directed the Australian premiere of Labyrinth by Beth Steel at Flight Path and the world premiere of A Grain of Sand by Declan Coyle at KXT, both to rave reviews. She is the co-artistic director of Meraki Arts Bar, a three level arts venue in Sydney and her debut short Through the Window They Came is currently in post-production. She has also done The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?, Jim Got Shot and Project XXX at SUDS and her short film Sugar High was selected for the Sydney Underground Film Festival showcase. She also has assistant directing credits on The Cherry Orchard (Chippen St), Bathory Begins (Q Theatre), This Genuine Moment (Old 505), Animal Farm (New Theatre), the Originate Project (Q Theatre) and The Linden Solution (KXT and Ratcatch). Most recently, she was awarded the prestigious Sandra Bates Director's Award at Ensemble Theatre.  Show Timings 2.16 - Welcome Margaret Thanos 6:09 - Director or Actor? 10:07 - Sandra Bates Director's Award 12:00 - Meraki Arts Bar 16:18 - Queen Hades Productions 21.50 - Where did you activism come from? 24:35 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get ready for a deep conversation and inspiring episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast, hosted by Justin Clarke! In Episode 35, we have the privilege of interviewing the incredible director Margaret Thanos, who has dedicated her life to theatre and film directing.

Margaret shares her passion for her craft, as well as her experience in building and developing the Meraki Arts Bar on Oxford Street. Listeners will be captivated by her insights into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating a successful theatre venue, and her dedication to bringing the best possible theatre experiences to audiences.

Join us as we dive into Margaret's inspiring journey, from her humble beginnings to the incredible heights of her career, and discover the lessons she's learned along the way.

And that's not all! As a Theatre Thoughts Podcast Patreon subscriber, you'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and access to even more exciting content from the show. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close and personal with the theatre community.


Find out more about Meraki Arts Bar and what's on through the link here.

Find out more about Queen Hades Productions through the link here.

Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.


About Margaret

Margaret Thanos is an award-winning Cypriot-Australian director for theatre and film, based in London. In 2022, Margaret has directed the Australian premiere of Labyrinth by Beth Steel at Flight Path and the world premiere of A Grain of Sand by Declan Coyle at KXT, both to rave reviews. She is the co-artistic director of Meraki Arts Bar, a three level arts venue in Sydney and her debut short Through the Window They Came is currently in post-production. She has also done The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?, Jim Got Shot and Project XXX at SUDS and her short film Sugar High was selected for the Sydney Underground Film Festival showcase. She also has assistant directing credits on The Cherry Orchard (Chippen St), Bathory Begins (Q Theatre), This Genuine Moment (Old 505), Animal Farm (New Theatre), the Originate Project (Q Theatre) and The Linden Solution (KXT and Ratcatch). Most recently, she was awarded the prestigious Sandra Bates Director's Award at Ensemble Theatre. 


Show Timings

2.16 - Welcome Margaret Thanos

6:09 - Director or Actor?

10:07 - Sandra Bates Director's Award

12:00 - Meraki Arts Bar

16:18 - Queen Hades Productions

21.50 - Where did you activism come from?

24:35 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts

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]]> 1800 no Episode 34 - Let's Do the Time Warp Again with Ellis Dolan and Stellar Perry https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Lets-Do-the-Time-Warp-Again-with-Ellis-Dolan-and-Stellar-Perry-e2078er On this week's episode, get ready to do the Time Warp again as I venture out of the studio and down to Sydney's Theatre Royal to talk with Ellis Dolan and Stellar Perry about the cult-smash hit musical, Rocky Horror Picture Show! Ellis plays Eddie/Dr. Scott and Stellar plays Magenta/The Usherette in the 50th Anniversary tour of the production which will also be filmed live across Australia starring Jason Donovan in the role of Frank 'N' Furter.  In true Rocky Horror fashion, this is the sauciest and most raunchy podcast episode so far. So if you're not ready to discuss sexual awakenings, first times and controversial theatre scenes, then go and watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show film and come back to us! Tickets for Rocky Horror Picture Show can be found in the link here. The production is being filmed live  into cinemas across the country for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Thursday 30 March. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Ellis Dolan Ellis Dolan (he/him) is an actor/writer originally from Scotland. He’s thrilled to be portraying Eddie/Dr. Scott in the upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ (Crossroad Live Aus). Previous roles include Dewey Finn (1st Cover) in the Australasian tour of ‘School of Rock’ (GWB) and Professor Al in ‘Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody’ (Salty Theatre). He is also a member of musical improvisation group, Impromptunes, with podcast appearances including ‘Soap Suds, No Buds’ and ‘Frayed Knot’. Ellis would like to dedicate his every artistic endeavour to the memory of his dad, Kenn. Bring the funnies. About Stellar Perry Stellar Perry started performing at a young age, penning her own songs at 8, learning piano by 12, touring Germany, England, Austria and Japan at 14, and starting her first band in High School at 15. At 16, she successfully entered the national TV singing competition ‘Start Struck’, and then in 2008 Stellar auditioned for ‘Australian Idol’ and made it to the top 14, which she subsequently bettered with ‘X Factor’ making it to the top 9. In 2020, Stellar decided it was time to really put herself out there once more. She auditioned for The Voice and true to form, brought her honesty, heart and individuality and formed a very obvious bond with her coach Delta Goodrem. Stellar made it to the grand finale and won a new legion of fans. 2022 marked a change in direction for Stellar successfully auditioning for the role of Oberon in The Lovers, directed by Shaun Rennie and produced by Bell Shakespeare at The Sydney Opera House. Show Timings 4.20: First Times & Sexual Awakenings 8:40 - Jason Donovan as Frank 13:15 - Is Rocky Horror timeless? 15:46 - Interacting with the show 22:06 - "1 Minute" Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 12 Mar 2023 19:30:00 -0000 Let's Do the Time Warp Again with Ellis Dolan and Stellar Perry full 2 34 Justin Clarke On this week's episode, get ready to do the Time Warp again as I venture out of the studio and down to Sydney's Theatre Royal to talk with Ellis Dolan and Stellar Perry about the cult-smash hit musical, Rocky Horror Picture Show! On this week's episode, get ready to do the Time Warp again as I venture out of the studio and down to Sydney's Theatre Royal to talk with Ellis Dolan and Stellar Perry about the cult-smash hit musical, Rocky Horror Picture Show! Ellis plays Eddie/Dr. Scott and Stellar plays Magenta/The Usherette in the 50th Anniversary tour of the production which will also be filmed live across Australia starring Jason Donovan in the role of Frank 'N' Furter.  In true Rocky Horror fashion, this is the sauciest and most raunchy podcast episode so far. So if you're not ready to discuss sexual awakenings, first times and controversial theatre scenes, then go and watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show film and come back to us! Tickets for Rocky Horror Picture Show can be found in the link here. The production is being filmed live  into cinemas across the country for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Thursday 30 March. Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Ellis Dolan Ellis Dolan (he/him) is an actor/writer originally from Scotland. He’s thrilled to be portraying Eddie/Dr. Scott in the upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ (Crossroad Live Aus). Previous roles include Dewey Finn (1st Cover) in the Australasian tour of ‘School of Rock’ (GWB) and Professor Al in ‘Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody’ (Salty Theatre). He is also a member of musical improvisation group, Impromptunes, with podcast appearances including ‘Soap Suds, No Buds’ and ‘Frayed Knot’. Ellis would like to dedicate his every artistic endeavour to the memory of his dad, Kenn. Bring the funnies. About Stellar Perry Stellar Perry started performing at a young age, penning her own songs at 8, learning piano by 12, touring Germany, England, Austria and Japan at 14, and starting her first band in High School at 15. At 16, she successfully entered the national TV singing competition ‘Start Struck’, and then in 2008 Stellar auditioned for ‘Australian Idol’ and made it to the top 14, which she subsequently bettered with ‘X Factor’ making it to the top 9. In 2020, Stellar decided it was time to really put herself out there once more. She auditioned for The Voice and true to form, brought her honesty, heart and individuality and formed a very obvious bond with her coach Delta Goodrem. Stellar made it to the grand finale and won a new legion of fans. 2022 marked a change in direction for Stellar successfully auditioning for the role of Oberon in The Lovers, directed by Shaun Rennie and produced by Bell Shakespeare at The Sydney Opera House. Show Timings 4.20: First Times & Sexual Awakenings 8:40 - Jason Donovan as Frank 13:15 - Is Rocky Horror timeless? 15:46 - Interacting with the show 22:06 - "1 Minute" Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this week's episode, get ready to do the Time Warp again as I venture out of the studio and down to Sydney's Theatre Royal to talk with Ellis Dolan and Stellar Perry about the cult-smash hit musical, Rocky Horror Picture Show!

Ellis plays Eddie/Dr. Scott and Stellar plays Magenta/The Usherette in the 50th Anniversary tour of the production which will also be filmed live across Australia starring Jason Donovan in the role of Frank 'N' Furter. 

In true Rocky Horror fashion, this is the sauciest and most raunchy podcast episode so far. So if you're not ready to discuss sexual awakenings, first times and controversial theatre scenes, then go and watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show film and come back to us!

Tickets for Rocky Horror Picture Show can be found in the link here. The production is being filmed live  into cinemas across the country for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Thursday 30 March.

Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.

About Ellis Dolan

Ellis Dolan (he/him) is an actor/writer originally from Scotland. He’s thrilled to be portraying Eddie/Dr. Scott in the upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ (Crossroad Live Aus). Previous roles include Dewey Finn (1st Cover) in the Australasian tour of ‘School of Rock’ (GWB) and Professor Al in ‘Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody’ (Salty Theatre). He is also a member of musical improvisation group, Impromptunes, with podcast appearances including ‘Soap Suds, No Buds’ and ‘Frayed Knot’. Ellis would like to dedicate his every artistic endeavour to the memory of his dad, Kenn. Bring the funnies.

About Stellar Perry

Stellar Perry started performing at a young age, penning her own songs at 8, learning piano by 12, touring Germany, England, Austria and Japan at 14, and starting her first band in High School at 15.

At 16, she successfully entered the national TV singing competition ‘Start Struck’, and then in 2008 Stellar auditioned for ‘Australian Idol’ and made it to the top 14, which she subsequently bettered with ‘X Factor’ making it to the top 9.

In 2020, Stellar decided it was time to really put herself out there once more. She auditioned for The Voice and true to form, brought her honesty, heart and individuality and formed a very obvious bond with her coach Delta Goodrem. Stellar made it to the grand finale and won a new legion of fans.

2022 marked a change in direction for Stellar successfully auditioning for the role of Oberon in The Lovers, directed by Shaun Rennie and produced by Bell Shakespeare at The Sydney Opera House.

Show Timings

4.20: First Times & Sexual Awakenings

8:40 - Jason Donovan as Frank

13:15 - Is Rocky Horror timeless?

15:46 - Interacting with the show

22:06 - "1 Minute" Theatre Thoughts

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]]> 1996 yes Episode 33 - Learning how An Actor Survives with Emily McKnight https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Learning-how-An-Actor-Survives-with-Emily-McKnight-e1vsb6n On this week's episode, I sit down with fellow podcaster Emily McKnight to discuss her podcast An Actor Survives. Emily and I are swap stories on where our podcast came from and what makes our passions continue amidst possible burnout. Emily shares stories of her alter ego Emily Who, speaking to Bell Shakespeare creator John Bell on the podcast, her career in theatre, and winning an actual trophy! You can listen to Emily speak to an array of artists on An Actor Survives wherever you get your podcasts, or through the links below. An Actor Survives - Spotify An Actor Survives - Apple Podcasts Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the content in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Emily Emily McKnight is a Sydney based actor, musician and children's entertainer. After completing a Bachelor of Creative Arts and English at Macquarie University, she studied acting at the Actors Centre Australia, which she completed in 2015. During her studies she performed in numerous plays in theatres around Sydney. Emily regularly appears in the children's television show Jay's Jungle on channel 7Two. She writes and presents the annual Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra's Kids Proms concerts and educational shows for the Acacia Quartet. In 2017 she toured with Poetry In Action, travelling to schools across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, performing works based around poetry and speeches. As a musician, she plays and teaches the flute, and loves learning singing and guitar. She writes and performs her own children's songs, under the name 'Emily Who.' Episode Timings 2:00 - Welcome Emily McKnight! 5:20 - Where did your podcast start? 10:00 - Guests on the Podcast 12:23 - Where did you career start? 15:35 - Emily Who? 18:00 - Avoiding Burnout 24:30 - Sydney WebFest 27:40 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:30:00 -0000 Learning how An Actor Survives with Emily McKnight full 2 33 Justin Clarke On this week's episode, I sit down with fellow podcaster Emily McKnight to discuss her podcast An Actor Survives. On this week's episode, I sit down with fellow podcaster Emily McKnight to discuss her podcast An Actor Survives. Emily and I are swap stories on where our podcast came from and what makes our passions continue amidst possible burnout. Emily shares stories of her alter ego Emily Who, speaking to Bell Shakespeare creator John Bell on the podcast, her career in theatre, and winning an actual trophy! You can listen to Emily speak to an array of artists on An Actor Survives wherever you get your podcasts, or through the links below. An Actor Survives - Spotify An Actor Survives - Apple Podcasts Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the content in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Emily Emily McKnight is a Sydney based actor, musician and children's entertainer. After completing a Bachelor of Creative Arts and English at Macquarie University, she studied acting at the Actors Centre Australia, which she completed in 2015. During her studies she performed in numerous plays in theatres around Sydney. Emily regularly appears in the children's television show Jay's Jungle on channel 7Two. She writes and presents the annual Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra's Kids Proms concerts and educational shows for the Acacia Quartet. In 2017 she toured with Poetry In Action, travelling to schools across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, performing works based around poetry and speeches. As a musician, she plays and teaches the flute, and loves learning singing and guitar. She writes and performs her own children's songs, under the name 'Emily Who.' Episode Timings 2:00 - Welcome Emily McKnight! 5:20 - Where did your podcast start? 10:00 - Guests on the Podcast 12:23 - Where did you career start? 15:35 - Emily Who? 18:00 - Avoiding Burnout 24:30 - Sydney WebFest 27:40 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this week's episode, I sit down with fellow podcaster Emily McKnight to discuss her podcast An Actor Survives.

Emily and I are swap stories on where our podcast came from and what makes our passions continue amidst possible burnout. Emily shares stories of her alter ego Emily Who, speaking to Bell Shakespeare creator John Bell on the podcast, her career in theatre, and winning an actual trophy!

You can listen to Emily speak to an array of artists on An Actor Survives wherever you get your podcasts, or through the links below.

An Actor Survives - Spotify

An Actor Survives - Apple Podcasts

Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the content in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.

About Emily

Emily McKnight is a Sydney based actor, musician and children's entertainer.


After completing a Bachelor of Creative Arts and English at Macquarie University, she studied acting at the Actors Centre Australia, which she completed in 2015. During her studies she performed in numerous plays in theatres around Sydney.


Emily regularly appears in the children's television show Jay's Jungle on channel 7Two. She writes and presents the annual Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra's Kids Proms concerts and educational shows for the Acacia Quartet. In 2017 she toured with Poetry In Action, travelling to schools across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, performing works based around poetry and speeches.


As a musician, she plays and teaches the flute, and loves learning singing and guitar. She writes and performs her own children's songs, under the name 'Emily Who.'

Episode Timings

2:00 - Welcome Emily McKnight!

5:20 - Where did your podcast start?

10:00 - Guests on the Podcast

12:23 - Where did you career start?

15:35 - Emily Who?

18:00 - Avoiding Burnout

24:30 - Sydney WebFest

27:40 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts

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]]> 2034 no Episode 32 - Pride, Farce and French Letters with Laurent Auclair https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Pride--Farce-and-French-Letters-with-Laurent-Auclair-e1v68v5 On today's episode, I sit down with writer Laurent Auclair, the writer of French Letters and Leather Cleaner which played during Sydney WorldPride 2023 at KXT Theatre in Sydney.  Laurent is a French-Australian writer who has written for tv and film, as well as publishing two plays. We discuss where his love of writing came from, why the topic of identity and safe spaces are important to him, and how other writers can find their voice. You can book tickets to French Letters and Leather Cleaner which plays at Kings Cross Theatre until Friday 24th February, 2023 in the link here. Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the content in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Laurent A creative Screenwriter with 20 years’ experience in the Film and Television industry, both in France and in Australia, he is passionate about being part of creative teams who bring to life concepts and life-changing characters. Laurent's work is story centred, with a focus on plot problem solving and character development. He has developed successful animated TV series including ‘Vic the Viking’ (Network 10), ‘Heidi’ (Nine Network), ‘Tashi’ (ABC) and ‘The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill’ (Channel Seven) and also wrote for Channel Seven’s iconic Australian series ‘Home and Away’. Laurent has worked for local and international production companies such as Channel Seven, Flying Bark, Essential Media, TF1 and Studio 100 Animation. Four years ago, he was given the opportunity to give back to the creative community and he now mentors students of the UTS B.Des. in Animation in Sydney, leading two student teams to be nominated for the AACTA Awards in 2018 and in 2019. Show Timings 1:57 - Welcome Laurent Auclair! 05:00 - French Letters and Leather Cleaner 11:00 - Where did your love of writing come from? 16:40 - Working with Fruitbox Theatre 19:00 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:31:00 -0000 Pride, Farce and French Letters with Laurent Auclair full 2 32 Justin Clarke On today's episode, I sit down with writer Laurent Auclair, the writer of French Letters and Leather Cleaner which played during Sydney WorldPride 2023 at KXT Theatre in Sydney. On today's episode, I sit down with writer Laurent Auclair, the writer of French Letters and Leather Cleaner which played during Sydney WorldPride 2023 at KXT Theatre in Sydney.  Laurent is a French-Australian writer who has written for tv and film, as well as publishing two plays. We discuss where his love of writing came from, why the topic of identity and safe spaces are important to him, and how other writers can find their voice. You can book tickets to French Letters and Leather Cleaner which plays at Kings Cross Theatre until Friday 24th February, 2023 in the link here. Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the content in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Laurent A creative Screenwriter with 20 years’ experience in the Film and Television industry, both in France and in Australia, he is passionate about being part of creative teams who bring to life concepts and life-changing characters. Laurent's work is story centred, with a focus on plot problem solving and character development. He has developed successful animated TV series including ‘Vic the Viking’ (Network 10), ‘Heidi’ (Nine Network), ‘Tashi’ (ABC) and ‘The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill’ (Channel Seven) and also wrote for Channel Seven’s iconic Australian series ‘Home and Away’. Laurent has worked for local and international production companies such as Channel Seven, Flying Bark, Essential Media, TF1 and Studio 100 Animation. Four years ago, he was given the opportunity to give back to the creative community and he now mentors students of the UTS B.Des. in Animation in Sydney, leading two student teams to be nominated for the AACTA Awards in 2018 and in 2019. Show Timings 1:57 - Welcome Laurent Auclair! 05:00 - French Letters and Leather Cleaner 11:00 - Where did your love of writing come from? 16:40 - Working with Fruitbox Theatre 19:00 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On today's episode, I sit down with writer Laurent Auclair, the writer of French Letters and Leather Cleaner which played during Sydney WorldPride 2023 at KXT Theatre in Sydney. 

Laurent is a French-Australian writer who has written for tv and film, as well as publishing two plays. We discuss where his love of writing came from, why the topic of identity and safe spaces are important to him, and how other writers can find their voice.

You can book tickets to French Letters and Leather Cleaner which plays at Kings Cross Theatre until Friday 24th February, 2023 in the link here.

Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the content in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.

About Laurent

A creative Screenwriter with 20 years’ experience in the Film and Television industry, both in France and in Australia, he is passionate about being part of creative teams who bring to life concepts and life-changing characters.

Laurent's work is story centred, with a focus on plot problem solving and character development. He has developed successful animated TV series including ‘Vic the Viking’ (Network 10), ‘Heidi’ (Nine Network), ‘Tashi’ (ABC) and ‘The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill’ (Channel Seven) and also wrote for Channel Seven’s iconic Australian series ‘Home and Away’.

Laurent has worked for local and international production companies such as Channel Seven, Flying Bark, Essential Media, TF1 and Studio 100 Animation.

Four years ago, he was given the opportunity to give back to the creative community and he now mentors students of the UTS B.Des. in Animation in Sydney, leading two student teams to be nominated for the AACTA Awards in 2018 and in 2019.

Show Timings

1:57 - Welcome Laurent Auclair!

05:00 - French Letters and Leather Cleaner

11:00 - Where did your love of writing come from?

16:40 - Working with Fruitbox Theatre

19:00 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts

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]]> 1713 no Episode 31 - One on one with Australian Theatre Royalty, Sharon Millerchip https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/One-on-one-with-Australian-Theatre-Royalty--Sharon-Millerchip-e1ul2hm WELCOME TO SEASON 2! We're back with a brand new season of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast and on our very first episode of the season, I sit down with Australian Theatre Royalty, Sharon Millerchip. Sharon is currently starring in the new Australian play A Broadcast Coup and takes time out of her busy schedule to talk about her career and history in Australian Theatre, including her role as Associate Director on SIX the Musical, and her starring roles as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago which landed her two seperate Helpmann Awards. You can book tickets to A Broadcast Coup which plays at the Ensemble Theatre until 04 Mar 2023 in the link here.  Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the content in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Sharon Sharon Millerchip is one of the busiest actors on the Australian stage with three prestigious Helpmann Awards to her name. Sharon most recently starred as Caroline in Yve Blake’s FANGIRLS for Belvoir and Queensland Theatre Companies and as Joan in SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS for the Darlinghurst Theatre. For The Ensemble Theatre Sharon played Penny in Melanie Tait’s smash hit THE APPLETON LADIES POTATO RACE, starred as the eponymous heroine SHIRLEY VALENTINE and in Johanna Murray-Smith’s smash hit BOMBSHELLS. In BOMBSHELLS Sharon played all six roles in this one-woman play earning her a Sydney Theatre Award nomination for Leading Actress in a Play. Sharon is part of an elite group of women worldwide who have played both Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart in CHICAGO and she received Helpmann Awards for both roles as well as the Sydney Theatre Award for Roxie Hart. Show Timings 2:00 - Welcome Sharon Millerchip! 06:17 - Hurdles in your early career 9:00 - A Broadcast Coup 17:07 - The Helpmann Awards 20:15 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:30:00 -0000 One on one with Australian Theatre Royalty, Sharon Millerchip full 2 1 Justin Clarke WELCOME TO SEASON 2! We're back with a brand new season of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast and on our very first episode of the season, I sit down with Australian Theatre Royalty, Sharon Millerchip. WELCOME TO SEASON 2! We're back with a brand new season of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast and on our very first episode of the season, I sit down with Australian Theatre Royalty, Sharon Millerchip. Sharon is currently starring in the new Australian play A Broadcast Coup and takes time out of her busy schedule to talk about her career and history in Australian Theatre, including her role as Associate Director on SIX the Musical, and her starring roles as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago which landed her two seperate Helpmann Awards. You can book tickets to A Broadcast Coup which plays at the Ensemble Theatre until 04 Mar 2023 in the link here.  Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the content in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Sharon Sharon Millerchip is one of the busiest actors on the Australian stage with three prestigious Helpmann Awards to her name. Sharon most recently starred as Caroline in Yve Blake’s FANGIRLS for Belvoir and Queensland Theatre Companies and as Joan in SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS for the Darlinghurst Theatre. For The Ensemble Theatre Sharon played Penny in Melanie Tait’s smash hit THE APPLETON LADIES POTATO RACE, starred as the eponymous heroine SHIRLEY VALENTINE and in Johanna Murray-Smith’s smash hit BOMBSHELLS. In BOMBSHELLS Sharon played all six roles in this one-woman play earning her a Sydney Theatre Award nomination for Leading Actress in a Play. Sharon is part of an elite group of women worldwide who have played both Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart in CHICAGO and she received Helpmann Awards for both roles as well as the Sydney Theatre Award for Roxie Hart. Show Timings 2:00 - Welcome Sharon Millerchip! 06:17 - Hurdles in your early career 9:00 - A Broadcast Coup 17:07 - The Helpmann Awards 20:15 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices WELCOME TO SEASON 2!

We're back with a brand new season of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast and on our very first episode of the season, I sit down with Australian Theatre Royalty, Sharon Millerchip.

Sharon is currently starring in the new Australian play A Broadcast Coup and takes time out of her busy schedule to talk about her career and history in Australian Theatre, including her role as Associate Director on SIX the Musical, and her starring roles as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago which landed her two seperate Helpmann Awards.

You can book tickets to A Broadcast Coup which plays at the Ensemble Theatre until 04 Mar 2023 in the link here. 

Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the content in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.

About Sharon

Sharon Millerchip is one of the busiest actors on the Australian stage with three prestigious Helpmann Awards to her name. Sharon most recently starred as Caroline in Yve Blake’s FANGIRLS for Belvoir and Queensland Theatre Companies and as Joan in SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS for the Darlinghurst Theatre. For The Ensemble Theatre Sharon played Penny in Melanie Tait’s smash hit THE APPLETON LADIES POTATO RACE, starred as the eponymous heroine SHIRLEY VALENTINE and in Johanna Murray-Smith’s smash hit BOMBSHELLS. In BOMBSHELLS Sharon played all six roles in this one-woman play earning her a Sydney Theatre Award nomination for Leading Actress in a Play.

Sharon is part of an elite group of women worldwide who have played both Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart in CHICAGO and she received Helpmann Awards for both roles as well as the Sydney Theatre Award for Roxie Hart.

Show Timings

2:00 - Welcome Sharon Millerchip!

06:17 - Hurdles in your early career

9:00 - A Broadcast Coup

17:07 - The Helpmann Awards

20:15 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts 

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]]> 1617 no Episode 30 - Season 1 Finale - 2022 Year in Review https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Season-1-Finale---2022-Year-in-Review-e1rkt8l Welcome to the Season 1 Finale! Can you believe it's been one whole year of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast? INSANE! To wrap up the year we're flicking back through some of our favourite moments of the podcast, including discussions with playwrights, on stage and behind the scenes mishaps, and the introduction of One Minute Theatre Thoughts.  You'll hear from artists such as Yve Blake (Fangirls), Vidya Makan, Kala Gare, Chiara Assetta (Six the Musical), Kirsty Marillier (Orange Thrower, Home and Away) and Grant Dodwell (Australian Theatre Live) as we flick back through these moments. We also have a very special festive season guest to say hello to at the beginning of the episode. Thank you so much for coming on this journey throughout the year, we have SO much in store for 2023 and we can't wait to share it with you. Have a safe and happy holidays and we'll see you in 2023! PODCAST LINKS Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. Timings 00.42 - Festive Special Guest 6.30 - The Season 1 Wrap Up 8.45 - Throwback 1: Playwright Chats 15.32 - Throwback 2: Behind the Scenes Mishaps 24.33 - Throwback 3: One Minute Theatre Thoughts 31.24 - See you in 2023! Music - Dee Yan-Kay: Hark the Herald Angels Sing URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/Killing_Mozart/07--Dee_Yan-Key-For_Ever_George Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:30:00 -0000 Season 1 Finale - 2022 Year in Review full 1 30 Justin Clarke Welcome to the Season 1 Finale! Can you believe it's been one whole year of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast? INSANE! Welcome to the Season 1 Finale! Can you believe it's been one whole year of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast? INSANE! To wrap up the year we're flicking back through some of our favourite moments of the podcast, including discussions with playwrights, on stage and behind the scenes mishaps, and the introduction of One Minute Theatre Thoughts.  You'll hear from artists such as Yve Blake (Fangirls), Vidya Makan, Kala Gare, Chiara Assetta (Six the Musical), Kirsty Marillier (Orange Thrower, Home and Away) and Grant Dodwell (Australian Theatre Live) as we flick back through these moments. We also have a very special festive season guest to say hello to at the beginning of the episode. Thank you so much for coming on this journey throughout the year, we have SO much in store for 2023 and we can't wait to share it with you. Have a safe and happy holidays and we'll see you in 2023! PODCAST LINKS Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. Timings 00.42 - Festive Special Guest 6.30 - The Season 1 Wrap Up 8.45 - Throwback 1: Playwright Chats 15.32 - Throwback 2: Behind the Scenes Mishaps 24.33 - Throwback 3: One Minute Theatre Thoughts 31.24 - See you in 2023! Music - Dee Yan-Kay: Hark the Herald Angels Sing URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/Killing_Mozart/07--Dee_Yan-Key-For_Ever_George Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to the Season 1 Finale!

Can you believe it's been one whole year of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast? INSANE!

To wrap up the year we're flicking back through some of our favourite moments of the podcast, including discussions with playwrights, on stage and behind the scenes mishaps, and the introduction of One Minute Theatre Thoughts. 

You'll hear from artists such as Yve Blake (Fangirls), Vidya Makan, Kala Gare, Chiara Assetta (Six the Musical), Kirsty Marillier (Orange Thrower, Home and Away) and Grant Dodwell (Australian Theatre Live) as we flick back through these moments.

We also have a very special festive season guest to say hello to at the beginning of the episode.

Thank you so much for coming on this journey throughout the year, we have SO much in store for 2023 and we can't wait to share it with you. Have a safe and happy holidays and we'll see you in 2023!

PODCAST LINKS

Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.

Timings

00.42 - Festive Special Guest

6.30 - The Season 1 Wrap Up

8.45 - Throwback 1: Playwright Chats

15.32 - Throwback 2: Behind the Scenes Mishaps

24.33 - Throwback 3: One Minute Theatre Thoughts

31.24 - See you in 2023!


Music - Dee Yan-Kay: Hark the Herald Angels Sing

URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/Killing_Mozart/07--Dee_Yan-Key-For_Ever_George

Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

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]]> 2298 no Episode 29 - The Beatles, Rock and Theatre - Kram and the Australian Rock Collective https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/The-Beatles--Rock-and-Theatre---Kram-and-the-Australian-Rock-Collective-e1r0mv3 As we head towards the end of our first season, we’ve unlocked the Theatre Thoughts vault and brought out an episode we’ve had stashed away for a while. Back in January we sat down with Kram, the Drummer and vocalist for ‘Spiderbait’ one of Australia’s most successful and respected alternative rock bands to discuss the creation of the Australian Rock Collective. ARC were due to perform a one-night show at the Night at the Barracks performance before being postponed due to Covid. Listen to Kram talk about his love for the music and entertainment industry as he reveals that live music and theatre may have more in common than you think! Kram shares all things rock, tells me about his love for The Beatles and what makes them the greatest band in history, as well as shares his own passions for theatre. You can find out more about the Australian Rock Collective by following the link here. Keep an eye on Live Nation for new shows added by ARC here. Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Kram & Spiderbait Mark Anthony Maher, better known by his stage name Kram, is an Australian musician and the drummer and singer of Spiderbait. Formed in 1991 by bass guitarist and singer Janet English, drummer and singer Kram and guitarist Damian Whitty, Spiderbait's cover version of "Black Betty" reached number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. They have five top 20 albums and have wont two ARIA Music Awards. Episode Timings 02:45 - Who are the Australian Rock Collective? 06:15 - COVID-19's interruption 10:00 - What makes 'Abbey Road' a definitive album? 14:47 - Kram's interest in theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:30:00 -0000 The Beatles, Rock and Theatre - Kram and the Australian Rock Collective full 1 29 Justin Clarke As we head towards the end of our first season, we’ve unlocked the Theatre Thoughts vault and brought out an episode we’ve had stashed away for a while. As we head towards the end of our first season, we’ve unlocked the Theatre Thoughts vault and brought out an episode we’ve had stashed away for a while. Back in January we sat down with Kram, the Drummer and vocalist for ‘Spiderbait’ one of Australia’s most successful and respected alternative rock bands to discuss the creation of the Australian Rock Collective. ARC were due to perform a one-night show at the Night at the Barracks performance before being postponed due to Covid. Listen to Kram talk about his love for the music and entertainment industry as he reveals that live music and theatre may have more in common than you think! Kram shares all things rock, tells me about his love for The Beatles and what makes them the greatest band in history, as well as shares his own passions for theatre. You can find out more about the Australian Rock Collective by following the link here. Keep an eye on Live Nation for new shows added by ARC here. Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Kram & Spiderbait Mark Anthony Maher, better known by his stage name Kram, is an Australian musician and the drummer and singer of Spiderbait. Formed in 1991 by bass guitarist and singer Janet English, drummer and singer Kram and guitarist Damian Whitty, Spiderbait's cover version of "Black Betty" reached number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. They have five top 20 albums and have wont two ARIA Music Awards. Episode Timings 02:45 - Who are the Australian Rock Collective? 06:15 - COVID-19's interruption 10:00 - What makes 'Abbey Road' a definitive album? 14:47 - Kram's interest in theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As we head towards the end of our first season, we’ve unlocked the Theatre Thoughts vault and brought out an episode we’ve had stashed away for a while. Back in January we sat down with Kram, the Drummer and vocalist for ‘Spiderbait’ one of Australia’s most successful and respected alternative rock bands to discuss the creation of the Australian Rock Collective.

ARC were due to perform a one-night show at the Night at the Barracks performance before being postponed due to Covid. Listen to Kram talk about his love for the music and entertainment industry as he reveals that live music and theatre may have more in common than you think!

Kram shares all things rock, tells me about his love for The Beatles and what makes them the greatest band in history, as well as shares his own passions for theatre.

You can find out more about the Australian Rock Collective by following the link here. Keep an eye on Live Nation for new shows added by ARC here.

Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.

About Kram & Spiderbait

Mark Anthony Maher, better known by his stage name Kram, is an Australian musician and the drummer and singer of Spiderbait. Formed in 1991 by bass guitarist and singer Janet English, drummer and singer Kram and guitarist Damian Whitty, Spiderbait's cover version of "Black Betty" reached number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. They have five top 20 albums and have wont two ARIA Music Awards.

Episode Timings

02:45 - Who are the Australian Rock Collective?

06:15 - COVID-19's interruption

10:00 - What makes 'Abbey Road' a definitive album?

14:47 - Kram's interest in theatre

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]]> 1258 yes Episode 28 - Grant Dodwell introduces Australian Theatre Live! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Grant-Dodwell-introduces-Australian-Theatre-Live-e1q98lm Podcast Linktree We’re nearing the end of our first season but not before we bring you some stellar new guests to discuss what’s happening in Australian theatre. On this episode we sit down with Grant Dodwell, Creative Director of Australian Theatre Live, the newest streaming platform just for Australian theatre productions! Grant talks us through the creation of ATL, as well as stories from his wealth of experience in the Australian entertainment industry. Australian Theatre Live records and distributes popular Australian theatre captures to audiences across the country and the world. They make theatre accessible to arts lovers regardless of location, income or ability. They encourage and promote theatre companies, playwrights, performers and creative technicians further developing our local live-performance industry. Listen to Grant go into behind the scenes stories of how live shows get filmed and answer our 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts! Sign up to Australian Theatre Live by following the link here. Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.  About Grant Grant is a professional actor, writer and producer with over 40 years’ experience in theatre, film and television. Trained at NIDA, he is best known as Dr Simon Bowen in A Country Practice winning three Logie awards for the role he played for three years of its eleven year run. Grant is a co-founder of ATLive and is passionate about ensuring younger generations have affordable access to theatre. He is a consistent advocate for actors and theatre creatives, ensuring their work is preserved and celebrated both locally and abroad. Show Timings 01:24 - Welcome to a new episode! 05:25 - Australian Theatre Live 13:50 - The process of filming a live show 15:36 - Where did ATL start? 19:00 - The Logistics 28:00 - Grant's Highlights 30:36 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:30:00 -0000 Grant Dodwell introduces Australian Theatre Live! full 1 28 Justin Clarke On this episode we sit down with Grant Dodwell, Creative Director of Australian Theatre Live, the newest streaming platform just for Australian theatre productions! Podcast Linktree We’re nearing the end of our first season but not before we bring you some stellar new guests to discuss what’s happening in Australian theatre. On this episode we sit down with Grant Dodwell, Creative Director of Australian Theatre Live, the newest streaming platform just for Australian theatre productions! Grant talks us through the creation of ATL, as well as stories from his wealth of experience in the Australian entertainment industry. Australian Theatre Live records and distributes popular Australian theatre captures to audiences across the country and the world. They make theatre accessible to arts lovers regardless of location, income or ability. They encourage and promote theatre companies, playwrights, performers and creative technicians further developing our local live-performance industry. Listen to Grant go into behind the scenes stories of how live shows get filmed and answer our 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts! Sign up to Australian Theatre Live by following the link here. Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official.  About Grant Grant is a professional actor, writer and producer with over 40 years’ experience in theatre, film and television. Trained at NIDA, he is best known as Dr Simon Bowen in A Country Practice winning three Logie awards for the role he played for three years of its eleven year run. Grant is a co-founder of ATLive and is passionate about ensuring younger generations have affordable access to theatre. He is a consistent advocate for actors and theatre creatives, ensuring their work is preserved and celebrated both locally and abroad. Show Timings 01:24 - Welcome to a new episode! 05:25 - Australian Theatre Live 13:50 - The process of filming a live show 15:36 - Where did ATL start? 19:00 - The Logistics 28:00 - Grant's Highlights 30:36 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast Linktree

We’re nearing the end of our first season but not before we bring you some stellar new guests to discuss what’s happening in Australian theatre. On this episode we sit down with Grant Dodwell, Creative Director of Australian Theatre Live, the newest streaming platform just for Australian theatre productions!

Grant talks us through the creation of ATL, as well as stories from his wealth of experience in the Australian entertainment industry. Australian Theatre Live records and distributes popular Australian theatre captures to audiences across the country and the world. They make theatre accessible to arts lovers regardless of location, income or ability. They encourage and promote theatre companies, playwrights, performers and creative technicians further developing our local live-performance industry.

Listen to Grant go into behind the scenes stories of how live shows get filmed and answer our 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts!

Sign up to Australian Theatre Live by following the link here.

Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. 

About Grant

Grant is a professional actor, writer and producer with over 40 years’ experience in theatre, film and television. Trained at NIDA, he is best known as Dr Simon Bowen in A Country Practice winning three Logie awards for the role he played for three years of its eleven year run. Grant is a co-founder of ATLive and is passionate about ensuring younger generations have affordable access to theatre. He is a consistent advocate for actors and theatre creatives, ensuring their work is preserved and celebrated both locally and abroad.

Show Timings

01:24 - Welcome to a new episode!

05:25 - Australian Theatre Live

13:50 - The process of filming a live show

15:36 - Where did ATL start?

19:00 - The Logistics

28:00 - Grant's Highlights

30:36 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts

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]]> 2225 no Episode 27 - "It's an eyeful" The Italians with Emma O'Sullivan and Philip D'Ambrosio https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Its-an-eyeful-The-Italians-with-Emma-OSullivan-and-Philip-DAmbrosio-e1p07m0 Ciao Amici! We have a new episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast and this one has a very particular Italian face on it as we sit down with Emma O'Sullivan and Philip D'Ambrosio to discuss the new play The Italians. Philip and Emma are currently in rehearsals for this hilarious new play which premieres at Belvoir Street's 25A Theatre from 23rd October - 6th November 2022. We swap stories about our Italian backgrounds and discuss how their rich cultural history helped them to develop the zany characters of The Italians. I also share a personal anecdote from my own family's Italian heritage, and we see the return of our favourite segment, One Minute Theatre Thoughts! Tickets for The Italians can be booked via belvoir.com.au or through the link here. Suppor the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree. About Emma Emma O’Sullivan is an actor, writer, juggler and sometimes stilt walker. She presented her one-woman comedy Where be the Winged Apes? for the Perth, Newcastle and Sydney Fringe Festivals of 2017. She finished performing in JackRabbit Theatre’s Hijacked Rabbit season in her second solo show It’s Mars Time in 2017. In 2021 she played Juliette in Exit the King (Old Fitz), and Pig in Zombie Thoughts (Riverside Paramatta). Emma understudied Jess in Grand Horizons (STC) in March 2022 and co-produced the Everything But The Kitchen Sink Festival (Flight Path Theatre) in May. Emma cut her teeth in the Hayman Theatre at Curtin University, is a WAAPA 2016 Acting graduate and a proud member of the MEAA. About Philip After high school, Philip graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a Bachelor of Journalism.  After dipping his toes in the water at Channel 7 and 10, he needed a change and went travelling around Europe. Upon his return, Philip starred in the world’s first television series for Instagram - The Out There (2018) directed by Mohini Herse - and discovered he wanted to learn more about the craft of acting and become a diverse storyteller. In his second year at NIDA, Philip was awarded the Actors Benevolent Fund Scholarship. Philip is looking forward to furthering his screen & stage work and will continue developing the strong relationships he built at NIDA. Show Timings 01:45 - Ciao! Your backgrounds in theatre 06:04 - The Italians - What is it about? 10:00 - Italian Families and Stories 22:30 - Where did The Italians begin? 28:35 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts with Emma and Philip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 09 Oct 2022 19:30:00 -0000 "It's an eyeful" The Italians with Emma O'Sullivan and Philip D'Ambrosio full 1 27 Justin Clarke Ciao Amici! We have a new episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast and this one has a very particular Italian face on it as we sit down with Emma O'Sullivan and Philip D'Ambrosio to discuss the new play The Italians. Ciao Amici! We have a new episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast and this one has a very particular Italian face on it as we sit down with Emma O'Sullivan and Philip D'Ambrosio to discuss the new play The Italians. Philip and Emma are currently in rehearsals for this hilarious new play which premieres at Belvoir Street's 25A Theatre from 23rd October - 6th November 2022. We swap stories about our Italian backgrounds and discuss how their rich cultural history helped them to develop the zany characters of The Italians. I also share a personal anecdote from my own family's Italian heritage, and we see the return of our favourite segment, One Minute Theatre Thoughts! Tickets for The Italians can be booked via belvoir.com.au or through the link here. Suppor the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree. About Emma Emma O’Sullivan is an actor, writer, juggler and sometimes stilt walker. She presented her one-woman comedy Where be the Winged Apes? for the Perth, Newcastle and Sydney Fringe Festivals of 2017. She finished performing in JackRabbit Theatre’s Hijacked Rabbit season in her second solo show It’s Mars Time in 2017. In 2021 she played Juliette in Exit the King (Old Fitz), and Pig in Zombie Thoughts (Riverside Paramatta). Emma understudied Jess in Grand Horizons (STC) in March 2022 and co-produced the Everything But The Kitchen Sink Festival (Flight Path Theatre) in May. Emma cut her teeth in the Hayman Theatre at Curtin University, is a WAAPA 2016 Acting graduate and a proud member of the MEAA. About Philip After high school, Philip graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a Bachelor of Journalism.  After dipping his toes in the water at Channel 7 and 10, he needed a change and went travelling around Europe. Upon his return, Philip starred in the world’s first television series for Instagram - The Out There (2018) directed by Mohini Herse - and discovered he wanted to learn more about the craft of acting and become a diverse storyteller. In his second year at NIDA, Philip was awarded the Actors Benevolent Fund Scholarship. Philip is looking forward to furthering his screen & stage work and will continue developing the strong relationships he built at NIDA. Show Timings 01:45 - Ciao! Your backgrounds in theatre 06:04 - The Italians - What is it about? 10:00 - Italian Families and Stories 22:30 - Where did The Italians begin? 28:35 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts with Emma and Philip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ciao Amici! We have a new episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast and this one has a very particular Italian face on it as we sit down with Emma O'Sullivan and Philip D'Ambrosio to discuss the new play The Italians.

Philip and Emma are currently in rehearsals for this hilarious new play which premieres at Belvoir Street's 25A Theatre from 23rd October - 6th November 2022. We swap stories about our Italian backgrounds and discuss how their rich cultural history helped them to develop the zany characters of The Italians.

I also share a personal anecdote from my own family's Italian heritage, and we see the return of our favourite segment, One Minute Theatre Thoughts!

Tickets for The Italians can be booked via belvoir.com.au or through the link here.

Suppor the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree.

About Emma

Emma O’Sullivan is an actor, writer, juggler and sometimes stilt walker. She presented her one-woman comedy Where be the Winged Apes? for the Perth, Newcastle and Sydney Fringe Festivals of 2017. She finished performing in JackRabbit Theatre’s Hijacked Rabbit season in her second solo show It’s Mars Time in 2017. In 2021 she played Juliette in Exit the King (Old Fitz), and Pig in Zombie Thoughts (Riverside Paramatta). Emma understudied Jess in Grand Horizons (STC) in March 2022 and co-produced the Everything But The Kitchen Sink Festival (Flight Path Theatre) in May. Emma cut her teeth in the Hayman Theatre at Curtin University, is a WAAPA 2016 Acting graduate and a proud member of the MEAA.

About Philip

After high school, Philip graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a Bachelor of Journalism.  After dipping his toes in the water at Channel 7 and 10, he needed a change and went travelling around Europe. Upon his return, Philip starred in the world’s first television series for Instagram - The Out There (2018) directed by Mohini Herse - and discovered he wanted to learn more about the craft of acting and become a diverse storyteller. In his second year at NIDA, Philip was awarded the Actors Benevolent Fund Scholarship. Philip is looking forward to furthering his screen & stage work and will continue developing the strong relationships he built at NIDA.

Show Timings

01:45 - Ciao! Your backgrounds in theatre

06:04 - The Italians - What is it about?

10:00 - Italian Families and Stories

22:30 - Where did The Italians begin?

28:35 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts with Emma and Philip

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]]> 2146 yes Episode 26 - Who are Shopfront Arts and how do you make new theatre with young people? Featuring Natalie Rose https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Who-are-Shopfront-Arts-and-how-do-you-make-new-theatre-with-young-people--Featuring-Natalie-Rose-e1occk6 We're back with a new episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Creative Director Natalie Rose of Shopfront Arts Co Op to discuss the newest work of their Harness Ensemble, Where Shall We Meet?  Natalie’s time in theatre spans over 20 years and with a wealth of experience behind her she had more than enough theatre thoughts to satiate our appetite. Listen to Natalie discuss where the group POST and the Harness Ensemble came from, the importance of making theatre reflective of its audience, and where she wants to see Shopfront go in the future. Tickets for the performances of Where Shall We Meet at Shopfront Arts Co Op from 5th-9th October can be booked at shopfrontarts.org.au or through this link. Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree. ABOUT NATALIE Natalie Rose is one third of the performance collective POST, Creative Director at Shopfront Arts Co-op, and has been involved in Australia’s Contemporary Arts scene for the past 22 years. Her work has been seen nationally and internationally at Sydney Festival, Belvoir, Sydney Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre, Cambridge Junction (UK) and Sydney Opera House. Most recently with POST, Oedipus Schmoedipus has toured to Santiago Chile, West Kowloon Cultural Precinct Authority in Hong Kong and in 2020 was to be showcased as a part of AsiaTOPA at Arts Centre Melbourne. Their 2017 Sydney Festival work Ich Nibber Dibber was remounted at Sydney Opera House and Malthouse Theatre. Nat has facilitated workshops for the past 22 years for young and emerging artists with and without disability. In 2022, she will continue to develop this work, direct Shopfront’s Harness Ensemble in the third full-length work Where Shall We Meet? and devise a new work with Young People from Shopfront and ATYP titled The Lies We Were Told. Nat was most recently selected by the Australia Council for the Arts as a 2022 Arts Leader recipient. WHERE SHALL WE MEET? Where Shall We Meet is a compelling and powerful new performance from our Award Winning Harness Ensemble - a group of emerging artists with and without disability and mental health diagnosis. In this new work directed by Natalie Rose and Jane Phegan, the vibrant differences of life experience within the group have led to a compelling and powerful performance in which they celebrate otherness, welcome difference and break apart the boxes they have casually been squashed into. Exploring ideas of connection and the desperate things we will do to hold onto others, Where Shall We Meet tackles the messy process of connecting with others in an increasingly disconnected world. Do you know where you belong? PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 01:22 - About Natalie 05:10 - Where did this idea come from? 11:25 - Making new Australian plays 14:36 - Where Shall We Meet? 19:58 - Where next for Shopfront? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:30:00 -0000 Who are Shopfront Arts and how do you make new theatre with young people? Featuring Natalie Rose full 1 26 Justin Clarke On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Creative Director Natalie Rose of Shopfront Arts Co Op to discuss the newest work of their Harness Ensemble, Where Shall We Meet? We're back with a new episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Creative Director Natalie Rose of Shopfront Arts Co Op to discuss the newest work of their Harness Ensemble, Where Shall We Meet?  Natalie’s time in theatre spans over 20 years and with a wealth of experience behind her she had more than enough theatre thoughts to satiate our appetite. Listen to Natalie discuss where the group POST and the Harness Ensemble came from, the importance of making theatre reflective of its audience, and where she wants to see Shopfront go in the future. Tickets for the performances of Where Shall We Meet at Shopfront Arts Co Op from 5th-9th October can be booked at shopfrontarts.org.au or through this link. Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree. ABOUT NATALIE Natalie Rose is one third of the performance collective POST, Creative Director at Shopfront Arts Co-op, and has been involved in Australia’s Contemporary Arts scene for the past 22 years. Her work has been seen nationally and internationally at Sydney Festival, Belvoir, Sydney Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre, Cambridge Junction (UK) and Sydney Opera House. Most recently with POST, Oedipus Schmoedipus has toured to Santiago Chile, West Kowloon Cultural Precinct Authority in Hong Kong and in 2020 was to be showcased as a part of AsiaTOPA at Arts Centre Melbourne. Their 2017 Sydney Festival work Ich Nibber Dibber was remounted at Sydney Opera House and Malthouse Theatre. Nat has facilitated workshops for the past 22 years for young and emerging artists with and without disability. In 2022, she will continue to develop this work, direct Shopfront’s Harness Ensemble in the third full-length work Where Shall We Meet? and devise a new work with Young People from Shopfront and ATYP titled The Lies We Were Told. Nat was most recently selected by the Australia Council for the Arts as a 2022 Arts Leader recipient. WHERE SHALL WE MEET? Where Shall We Meet is a compelling and powerful new performance from our Award Winning Harness Ensemble - a group of emerging artists with and without disability and mental health diagnosis. In this new work directed by Natalie Rose and Jane Phegan, the vibrant differences of life experience within the group have led to a compelling and powerful performance in which they celebrate otherness, welcome difference and break apart the boxes they have casually been squashed into. Exploring ideas of connection and the desperate things we will do to hold onto others, Where Shall We Meet tackles the messy process of connecting with others in an increasingly disconnected world. Do you know where you belong? PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 01:22 - About Natalie 05:10 - Where did this idea come from? 11:25 - Making new Australian plays 14:36 - Where Shall We Meet? 19:58 - Where next for Shopfront? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're back with a new episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Creative Director Natalie Rose of Shopfront Arts Co Op to discuss the newest work of their Harness Ensemble, Where Shall We Meet? 

Natalie’s time in theatre spans over 20 years and with a wealth of experience behind her she had more than enough theatre thoughts to satiate our appetite. Listen to Natalie discuss where the group POST and the Harness Ensemble came from, the importance of making theatre reflective of its audience, and where she wants to see Shopfront go in the future.

Tickets for the performances of Where Shall We Meet at Shopfront Arts Co Op from 5th-9th October can be booked at shopfrontarts.org.au or through this link.

Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree.

ABOUT NATALIE

Natalie Rose is one third of the performance collective POST, Creative Director at Shopfront Arts Co-op, and has been involved in Australia’s Contemporary Arts scene for the past 22 years. Her work has been seen nationally and internationally at Sydney Festival, Belvoir, Sydney Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre, Cambridge Junction (UK) and Sydney Opera House. Most recently with POST, Oedipus Schmoedipus has toured to Santiago Chile, West Kowloon Cultural Precinct Authority in Hong Kong and in 2020 was to be showcased as a part of AsiaTOPA at Arts Centre Melbourne. Their 2017 Sydney Festival work Ich Nibber Dibber was remounted at Sydney Opera House and Malthouse Theatre. Nat has facilitated workshops for the past 22 years for young and emerging artists with and without disability. In 2022, she will continue to develop this work, direct Shopfront’s Harness Ensemble in the third full-length work Where Shall We Meet? and devise a new work with Young People from Shopfront and ATYP titled The Lies We Were Told. Nat was most recently selected by the Australia Council for the Arts as a 2022 Arts Leader recipient.

WHERE SHALL WE MEET?

Where Shall We Meet is a compelling and powerful new performance from our Award Winning Harness Ensemble - a group of emerging artists with and without disability and mental health diagnosis.

In this new work directed by Natalie Rose and Jane Phegan, the vibrant differences of life experience within the group have led to a compelling and powerful performance in which they celebrate otherness, welcome difference and break apart the boxes they have casually been squashed into. Exploring ideas of connection and the desperate things we will do to hold onto others, Where Shall We Meet tackles the messy process of connecting with others in an increasingly disconnected world.

Do you know where you belong?

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

01:22 - About Natalie

05:10 - Where did this idea come from?

11:25 - Making new Australian plays

14:36 - Where Shall We Meet?

19:58 - Where next for Shopfront?

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]]> 1610 no Episode 25 - One Woman Shows & Climate Anxiety with Ally Morgan - Not Today at the Sydney Fringe Festival https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/One-Woman-Shows--Climate-Anxiety-with-Ally-Morgan---Not-Today-at-the-Sydney-Fringe-Festival-e1nvblk We are back with a new episode of the podcast and this time we feature our first IN STUDIO GUEST the talented Ally Morgan! Ally's show Not Today arrived at the 2022 Sydney Fringe Festival to stellar reviews and nominations and now we get all the behind the scenes stories on how it came to be. Ally sits down in our powerhouse museum studio to discuss climate change activism, how lockdown forced her to be creative and how this eventually led to her writing her own one woman show. We also have the return of our new favourite game, One Minute Theatre Thoughts and Ally also performs one of her songs from Not Today just for the podcast! This episode was produced by Echidna Audio (@echidnaaudio) and organised in coordination with Rogue Projects (@rogueprojects). Tickets for the performances of Not Today at Riverside Theatre Parramatta from 23-24th September can be booked at riversideparramatta.com.au or through this link. Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree. Not Today It’s the one-woman cabaret that was meant to save the world from climate change. It won’t, but it just might save us from ourselves. 26-year-old Ally Morgan is determined to save the world from climate change. How does she plan to do it? Through the power of THEATRE! The only problem is that she’s so anxious about climate change that she can’t actually write the life-changing show that will save the world through the power of theatre… See the problem? So, when Ally finally books in to see a psychologist and a guided meditation miraculously transports her to a real-life theatre in front of YOU, she’s got no choice but to devise a one-woman show on the spot - right here, right now! A little Minchin, a touch Gadsby, and bit Burnham, Not Today is a frank and funny trip inside the mind of an anxious millennial on a mission. On stage with her army of instruments and an entirely original score featuring 12 unforgettable songs, Ally may not quite save the world, but she’ll sure put on one hell of a show! “We are here, and we will die someday, but not today.” Show Highlights 3:30 - A bit about Ally 10:02 - Climate Change Anxiety and Activism 18:07 - How was Not Today made? 26:27 - Song Style Inspirations 29:50 - One Minute Theatre Thoughts with Ally Morgan 33:05 - Live Performance of 'Traffic' ADVERTISE WITH THEATRE THOUGHTS We are officially opening our site to allow for theatre companies and productions to advertise with us! Across our website, podcast, monthly newsletter and socials, we have the capacity to reach your desired audience. Please take the time to download our 2022-23 Media Kit. We have a variety of means for you to advertise with us. From those with money to spare, to those on a tight budget. Enquire about packages now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:30:00 -0000 One Woman Shows & Climate Anxiety with Ally Morgan - Not Today at the Sydney Fringe Festival full 1 25 Justin Clarke We are back with a new episode of the podcast and this time we feature our first IN STUDIO GUEST the talented Ally Morgan! We are back with a new episode of the podcast and this time we feature our first IN STUDIO GUEST the talented Ally Morgan! Ally's show Not Today arrived at the 2022 Sydney Fringe Festival to stellar reviews and nominations and now we get all the behind the scenes stories on how it came to be. Ally sits down in our powerhouse museum studio to discuss climate change activism, how lockdown forced her to be creative and how this eventually led to her writing her own one woman show. We also have the return of our new favourite game, One Minute Theatre Thoughts and Ally also performs one of her songs from Not Today just for the podcast! This episode was produced by Echidna Audio (@echidnaaudio) and organised in coordination with Rogue Projects (@rogueprojects). Tickets for the performances of Not Today at Riverside Theatre Parramatta from 23-24th September can be booked at riversideparramatta.com.au or through this link. Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree. Not Today It’s the one-woman cabaret that was meant to save the world from climate change. It won’t, but it just might save us from ourselves. 26-year-old Ally Morgan is determined to save the world from climate change. How does she plan to do it? Through the power of THEATRE! The only problem is that she’s so anxious about climate change that she can’t actually write the life-changing show that will save the world through the power of theatre… See the problem? So, when Ally finally books in to see a psychologist and a guided meditation miraculously transports her to a real-life theatre in front of YOU, she’s got no choice but to devise a one-woman show on the spot - right here, right now! A little Minchin, a touch Gadsby, and bit Burnham, Not Today is a frank and funny trip inside the mind of an anxious millennial on a mission. On stage with her army of instruments and an entirely original score featuring 12 unforgettable songs, Ally may not quite save the world, but she’ll sure put on one hell of a show! “We are here, and we will die someday, but not today.” Show Highlights 3:30 - A bit about Ally 10:02 - Climate Change Anxiety and Activism 18:07 - How was Not Today made? 26:27 - Song Style Inspirations 29:50 - One Minute Theatre Thoughts with Ally Morgan 33:05 - Live Performance of 'Traffic' ADVERTISE WITH THEATRE THOUGHTS We are officially opening our site to allow for theatre companies and productions to advertise with us! Across our website, podcast, monthly newsletter and socials, we have the capacity to reach your desired audience. Please take the time to download our 2022-23 Media Kit. We have a variety of means for you to advertise with us. From those with money to spare, to those on a tight budget. Enquire about packages now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are back with a new episode of the podcast and this time we feature our first IN STUDIO GUEST the talented Ally Morgan! Ally's show Not Today arrived at the 2022 Sydney Fringe Festival to stellar reviews and nominations and now we get all the behind the scenes stories on how it came to be.

Ally sits down in our powerhouse museum studio to discuss climate change activism, how lockdown forced her to be creative and how this eventually led to her writing her own one woman show. We also have the return of our new favourite game, One Minute Theatre Thoughts and Ally also performs one of her songs from Not Today just for the podcast!

This episode was produced by Echidna Audio (@echidnaaudio) and organised in coordination with Rogue Projects (@rogueprojects). Tickets for the performances of Not Today at Riverside Theatre Parramatta from 23-24th September can be booked at riversideparramatta.com.au or through this link.

Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree.

Not Today

It’s the one-woman cabaret that was meant to save the world from climate change.

It won’t, but it just might save us from ourselves.


26-year-old Ally Morgan is determined to save the world from climate change. How does she plan to do it? Through the power of THEATRE! The only problem is that she’s so anxious about climate change that she can’t actually write the life-changing show that will save the world through the power of theatre… See the problem?

So, when Ally finally books in to see a psychologist and a guided meditation miraculously transports her to a real-life theatre in front of YOU, she’s got no choice but to devise a one-woman show on the spot - right here, right now!

A little Minchin, a touch Gadsby, and bit Burnham, Not Today is a frank and funny trip inside the mind of an anxious millennial on a mission. On stage with her army of instruments and an entirely original score featuring 12 unforgettable songs, Ally may not quite save the world, but she’ll sure put on one hell of a show!

“We are here, and we will die someday, but not today.”

Show Highlights

3:30 - A bit about Ally

10:02 - Climate Change Anxiety and Activism

18:07 - How was Not Today made?

26:27 - Song Style Inspirations

29:50 - One Minute Theatre Thoughts with Ally Morgan

33:05 - Live Performance of 'Traffic'

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]]> 2412 yes Episode 24 - Theatre Debuts with Carmel Rodrigues – HAIRSPRAY! The Musical https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Theatre-Debuts-with-Carmel-Rodrigues--HAIRSPRAY--The-Musical-e1nauo2 We're back with a brand new episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! This episode features a podcast debut and a musical theatre debut for Carmel Rodrigues in Hairspray the Musical which tours Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney in 2022-23. Carmel sits down with us to discuss the amazing theatre stars she gets to work with every day, the story of how she almost didn't apply to audition for Tracy Turnblad in the open casting calls, as well as what still makes Hairspray an important musical for all. We also sit down to play our new game 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts! What questions will Justin ask, what answers will Carmel give? You'll have to listen to find out! As usual, you can follow all of our activity by following us Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus, our dedicated Podcast Website or on our Youtube Channel. You can find all the necessary links via our LINKTREE. Tickets for Hairspray the Musical can be booked via hairspraymusical.com.au ABOUT CARMEL At just 23 years of age, Carmel Rodrigues is thrilled to be making her professional musical theatre debut in Hairspray. Born to parents with Portuguese, Indian and European heritage and raised in Sydney’s North Shore, Carmel has always loved performing from a young age and has spent the majority of her life to date singing, acting and dancing up a storm. In 2016, she made her first foray into the spotlight as a semi-finalist on season five of Ch 9’s The Voice where she was coached by Jessie J and the Madden Brothers. Carmel is a recent graduate of the Sydney Acting School and has also trained at the Australian Institute of Music. She also has worked closely with Sharon & Christine Muscat of Sister 2 Sister School of Singing over the last eight years as a student and more recently, a member of their teaching staff. And in what is the ultimate full circle moment, Carmel also played the role of Tracy Turnblad in her high school production of Hairspray, so is very excited to be introducing herself to audiences across Australia with a role so close to her heart! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 4:16 - Landing the role of Tracy 10:00 - The stars of Hairspray 11:00 - 20 Years of Hairspray 14:05 - Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney 22:16 - Filling the shoes of Tracy 23:59 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts with Carmel Rodrigues ADVERTISE WITH THEATRE THOUGHTS We are officially opening our site to allow for theatre companies and productions to advertise with us! Across our website, podcast, monthly newsletter and socials, we have the capacity to reach your desired audience. Please take the time to download our 2022-23 Media Kit. From 2021 to 2022, Theatre Thoughts underwent multiple changes. This included a revamp of our website between July and August, the start of our Monthly Newsletter and the first season of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. The website analytics are reflective of this growth and all details can be found in our media kit. We have a variety of means for you to advertise with us. From those with money to spare, to those on a tight budget. Enquire about packages now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0000 Theatre Debuts with Carmel Rodrigues – HAIRSPRAY! The Musical full 1 24 Justin Clarke This episode features a podcast debut and a musical theatre debut for Carmel Rodrigues in Hairspray the Musical which tours Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney in 2022-23. We're back with a brand new episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! This episode features a podcast debut and a musical theatre debut for Carmel Rodrigues in Hairspray the Musical which tours Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney in 2022-23. Carmel sits down with us to discuss the amazing theatre stars she gets to work with every day, the story of how she almost didn't apply to audition for Tracy Turnblad in the open casting calls, as well as what still makes Hairspray an important musical for all. We also sit down to play our new game 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts! What questions will Justin ask, what answers will Carmel give? You'll have to listen to find out! As usual, you can follow all of our activity by following us Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus, our dedicated Podcast Website or on our Youtube Channel. You can find all the necessary links via our LINKTREE. Tickets for Hairspray the Musical can be booked via hairspraymusical.com.au ABOUT CARMEL At just 23 years of age, Carmel Rodrigues is thrilled to be making her professional musical theatre debut in Hairspray. Born to parents with Portuguese, Indian and European heritage and raised in Sydney’s North Shore, Carmel has always loved performing from a young age and has spent the majority of her life to date singing, acting and dancing up a storm. In 2016, she made her first foray into the spotlight as a semi-finalist on season five of Ch 9’s The Voice where she was coached by Jessie J and the Madden Brothers. Carmel is a recent graduate of the Sydney Acting School and has also trained at the Australian Institute of Music. She also has worked closely with Sharon & Christine Muscat of Sister 2 Sister School of Singing over the last eight years as a student and more recently, a member of their teaching staff. And in what is the ultimate full circle moment, Carmel also played the role of Tracy Turnblad in her high school production of Hairspray, so is very excited to be introducing herself to audiences across Australia with a role so close to her heart! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 4:16 - Landing the role of Tracy 10:00 - The stars of Hairspray 11:00 - 20 Years of Hairspray 14:05 - Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney 22:16 - Filling the shoes of Tracy 23:59 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts with Carmel Rodrigues ADVERTISE WITH THEATRE THOUGHTS We are officially opening our site to allow for theatre companies and productions to advertise with us! Across our website, podcast, monthly newsletter and socials, we have the capacity to reach your desired audience. Please take the time to download our 2022-23 Media Kit. From 2021 to 2022, Theatre Thoughts underwent multiple changes. This included a revamp of our website between July and August, the start of our Monthly Newsletter and the first season of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. The website analytics are reflective of this growth and all details can be found in our media kit. We have a variety of means for you to advertise with us. From those with money to spare, to those on a tight budget. Enquire about packages now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're back with a brand new episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast!

This episode features a podcast debut and a musical theatre debut for Carmel Rodrigues in Hairspray the Musical which tours Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney in 2022-23.

Carmel sits down with us to discuss the amazing theatre stars she gets to work with every day, the story of how she almost didn't apply to audition for Tracy Turnblad in the open casting calls, as well as what still makes Hairspray an important musical for all.

We also sit down to play our new game 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts! What questions will Justin ask, what answers will Carmel give? You'll have to listen to find out!

As usual, you can follow all of our activity by following us Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus, our dedicated Podcast Website or on our Youtube Channel. You can find all the necessary links via our LINKTREE.

Tickets for Hairspray the Musical can be booked via hairspraymusical.com.au

ABOUT CARMEL

At just 23 years of age, Carmel Rodrigues is thrilled to be making her professional musical theatre debut in Hairspray. Born to parents with Portuguese, Indian and European heritage and raised in Sydney’s North Shore, Carmel has always loved performing from a young age and has spent the majority of her life to date singing, acting and dancing up a storm.

In 2016, she made her first foray into the spotlight as a semi-finalist on season five of Ch 9’s The Voice where she was coached by Jessie J and the Madden Brothers.

Carmel is a recent graduate of the Sydney Acting School and has also trained at the Australian Institute of Music. She also has worked closely with Sharon & Christine Muscat of Sister 2 Sister School of Singing over the last eight years as a student and more recently, a member of their teaching staff.

And in what is the ultimate full circle moment, Carmel also played the role of Tracy Turnblad in her high school production of Hairspray, so is very excited to be introducing herself to audiences across Australia with a role so close to her heart!

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

4:16 - Landing the role of Tracy

10:00 - The stars of Hairspray

11:00 - 20 Years of Hairspray

14:05 - Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney

22:16 - Filling the shoes of Tracy

23:59 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts with Carmel Rodrigues

ADVERTISE WITH THEATRE THOUGHTS

We are officially opening our site to allow for theatre companies and productions to advertise with us! Across our website, podcast, monthly newsletter and socials, we have the capacity to reach your desired audience. Please take the time to download our 2022-23 Media Kit.

From 2021 to 2022, Theatre Thoughts underwent multiple changes. This included a revamp of our website between July and August, the start of our Monthly Newsletter and the first season of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. The website analytics are reflective of this growth and all details can be found in our media kit.

We have a variety of means for you to advertise with us. From those with money to spare, to those on a tight budget. Enquire about packages now!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1894 no Episode 23 - One on one with the cast of Jagged Little Pill the Musical ft. AYDAN, Liam Head and Grace Miell https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/One-on-one-with-the-cast-of-Jagged-Little-Pill-the-Musical-ft--AYDAN--Liam-Head-and-Grace-Miell-e1m35jf Please note: this episode contains adult themes and discussions of sexual violence. On this special episode of the podcast we chat with not one, not two, but three of the cast members of JAGGED LITTLE PILL THE MUSICAL which concludes its Australian Tour at the Sydney Theatre Royal on the 14th August. I'm joined by performers AYDAN, Liam Head and Grace Miell who play Phoenix, Nick Healy and Bella respectively. We chat about why Jagged Little Pill is an important musical for our contemporary society, as well as what their favourite moments are from the production itself, including some behind the scenes stories that audiences would never see. AYDAN, Liam and Grace share hilarious backstage shenanigans, near on stage mishaps and what cast are thinking during some of the most intense moments in the production. Don't forget to follow us on our socials on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to view behind the scenes content of our episodes. You can also find out more about these three amazing performers by heading to our dedicated podcast website through following the links here. BOOK TICKETS TO THE FINAL WEEK OF JAGGED LITTLE PILL THE MUSICAL HERE. JAGGED LITTLE PILL tells the story of the Healys, the perfectly imperfect family. To the outside world, they are the suburban ideal – a PTA mum who is always cheering on her kids, a busy lawyer dad providing the best for his family, a high achieving son who's just made valedictorian, and the artistic adopted daughter fighting for change in small-town Connecticut. But nothing is as it seems. About AYDAN: Singer Songwriter AYDAN has left his teenage years behind after growing up on Australian TV. AYDAN’s impressive performances on ‘The Voice’ 2018 had coaches marvelling, cementing him as an up and coming talent in the Australian Music Scene. Join AYDAN on his journey with Jagged Little Pill and his new song releases on Instagram @aydan_music and Facebook www.facebook.com/AydansMusic About Liam: Plucked from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre course at 19 years of age, Liam is thrilled to be making his professional debut in GWB Entertainment’s Australian premiere of Jagged Little Pill. During his studies, Liam was privileged to perform many roles; most memorably Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde the Musical, Army Officer in Les Misérables and Kenickie in Grease. About Grace: Hailing from Brisbane, Grace began training in performing arts from the early age of 5 at Kidz-n-co Talent Musical Theatre School. When she was 16 years old she travelled with her Theatre School to dance and sing at Disney World (Orlando USA) and then performed on the cruise ship Enchantment of The Seas throughout the USA. Grace’s stage experience includes The Wild Blue by Anthony Crowley (Federation University) performing for the Starlight Children’s Foundation as a singer soloist. Timings: 05:05 - Let's Talk About Jagged 07:45 - Who do you play in the show? 15:34 - Behind the scenes stories 21:56 - You Outta Know and the Standing Ovations 27:44 - Is there a part in the show you love? RESOURCES 1800RESPECT provides information, referrals and counselling. Visite the website at 1800respect.org.au for information on different forms of violence and abuse, how to support someone and how to get access to support. 1800 737 732 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 07 Aug 2022 20:30:00 -0000 One on one with the cast of Jagged Little Pill the Musical ft. AYDAN, Liam Head and Grace Miell full 1 23 Justin Clarke On this special episode of the podcast we chat with not one, not two, but three of the cast members of JAGGED LITTLE PILL THE MUSICAL which concludes its Australian Tour at the Sydney Theatre Royal on the 14th August. Please note: this episode contains adult themes and discussions of sexual violence. On this special episode of the podcast we chat with not one, not two, but three of the cast members of JAGGED LITTLE PILL THE MUSICAL which concludes its Australian Tour at the Sydney Theatre Royal on the 14th August. I'm joined by performers AYDAN, Liam Head and Grace Miell who play Phoenix, Nick Healy and Bella respectively. We chat about why Jagged Little Pill is an important musical for our contemporary society, as well as what their favourite moments are from the production itself, including some behind the scenes stories that audiences would never see. AYDAN, Liam and Grace share hilarious backstage shenanigans, near on stage mishaps and what cast are thinking during some of the most intense moments in the production. Don't forget to follow us on our socials on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to view behind the scenes content of our episodes. You can also find out more about these three amazing performers by heading to our dedicated podcast website through following the links here. BOOK TICKETS TO THE FINAL WEEK OF JAGGED LITTLE PILL THE MUSICAL HERE. JAGGED LITTLE PILL tells the story of the Healys, the perfectly imperfect family. To the outside world, they are the suburban ideal – a PTA mum who is always cheering on her kids, a busy lawyer dad providing the best for his family, a high achieving son who's just made valedictorian, and the artistic adopted daughter fighting for change in small-town Connecticut. But nothing is as it seems. About AYDAN: Singer Songwriter AYDAN has left his teenage years behind after growing up on Australian TV. AYDAN’s impressive performances on ‘The Voice’ 2018 had coaches marvelling, cementing him as an up and coming talent in the Australian Music Scene. Join AYDAN on his journey with Jagged Little Pill and his new song releases on Instagram @aydan_music and Facebook www.facebook.com/AydansMusic About Liam: Plucked from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre course at 19 years of age, Liam is thrilled to be making his professional debut in GWB Entertainment’s Australian premiere of Jagged Little Pill. During his studies, Liam was privileged to perform many roles; most memorably Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde the Musical, Army Officer in Les Misérables and Kenickie in Grease. About Grace: Hailing from Brisbane, Grace began training in performing arts from the early age of 5 at Kidz-n-co Talent Musical Theatre School. When she was 16 years old she travelled with her Theatre School to dance and sing at Disney World (Orlando USA) and then performed on the cruise ship Enchantment of The Seas throughout the USA. Grace’s stage experience includes The Wild Blue by Anthony Crowley (Federation University) performing for the Starlight Children’s Foundation as a singer soloist. Timings: 05:05 - Let's Talk About Jagged 07:45 - Who do you play in the show? 15:34 - Behind the scenes stories 21:56 - You Outta Know and the Standing Ovations 27:44 - Is there a part in the show you love? RESOURCES 1800RESPECT provides information, referrals and counselling. Visite the website at 1800respect.org.au for information on different forms of violence and abuse, how to support someone and how to get access to support. 1800 737 732 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Please note: this episode contains adult themes and discussions of sexual violence.

On this special episode of the podcast we chat with not one, not two, but three of the cast members of JAGGED LITTLE PILL THE MUSICAL which concludes its Australian Tour at the Sydney Theatre Royal on the 14th August.

I'm joined by performers AYDAN, Liam Head and Grace Miell who play Phoenix, Nick Healy and Bella respectively. We chat about why Jagged Little Pill is an important musical for our contemporary society, as well as what their favourite moments are from the production itself, including some behind the scenes stories that audiences would never see. AYDAN, Liam and Grace share hilarious backstage shenanigans, near on stage mishaps and what cast are thinking during some of the most intense moments in the production.

Don't forget to follow us on our socials on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to view behind the scenes content of our episodes. You can also find out more about these three amazing performers by heading to our dedicated podcast website through following the links here.

BOOK TICKETS TO THE FINAL WEEK OF JAGGED LITTLE PILL THE MUSICAL HERE.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL tells the story of the Healys, the perfectly imperfect family. To the outside world, they are the suburban ideal – a PTA mum who is always cheering on her kids, a busy lawyer dad providing the best for his family, a high achieving son who's just made valedictorian, and the artistic adopted daughter fighting for change in small-town Connecticut. But nothing is as it seems.

About AYDAN:

Singer Songwriter AYDAN has left his teenage years behind after growing up on Australian TV. AYDAN’s impressive performances on ‘The Voice’ 2018 had coaches marvelling, cementing him as an up and coming talent in the Australian Music Scene.

Join AYDAN on his journey with Jagged Little Pill and his new song releases on Instagram @aydan_music and Facebook www.facebook.com/AydansMusic

About Liam:

Plucked from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre course at 19 years of age, Liam is thrilled to be making his professional debut in GWB Entertainment’s Australian premiere of Jagged Little Pill. During his studies, Liam was privileged to perform many roles; most memorably Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde the Musical, Army Officer in Les Misérables and Kenickie in Grease.

About Grace:

Hailing from Brisbane, Grace began training in performing arts from the early age of 5 at Kidz-n-co Talent Musical Theatre School. When she was 16 years old she travelled with her Theatre School to dance and sing at Disney World (Orlando USA) and then performed on the cruise ship Enchantment of The Seas throughout the USA. Grace’s stage experience includes The Wild Blue by Anthony Crowley (Federation University) performing for the Starlight Children’s Foundation as a singer soloist.

Timings:

05:05 - Let's Talk About Jagged

07:45 - Who do you play in the show?

15:34 - Behind the scenes stories

21:56 - You Outta Know and the Standing Ovations

27:44 - Is there a part in the show you love?

RESOURCES

1800RESPECT provides information, referrals and counselling. Visite the website at 1800respect.org.au for information on different forms of violence and abuse, how to support someone and how to get access to support. 1800 737 732

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2053 no Episode 22 - What is the role of a Swing? Chiara Assetta chats the swings of SIX, featuring co-host Zoe Rose https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/What-is-the-role-of-a-Swing--Chiara-Assetta-chats-the-swings-of-SIX--featuring-co-host-Zoe-Rose-e1lk8g2 On the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast we're joined by co-host Zoe Rose to chat with Chiara Assetta who is currently saving the day as one of the talented swings of SIX the Musical. Chiara sits down with us to chat about her history in theatre, from her early days of auditions through to her contract at Universal Studios in Japan, through to now being the Dance Captain and part of the three swings in SIX. Chiara takes us through the ins and outs of what a swing does and how they are saving the day time and again through this COVID times. Hear some behind the scenes stories of the chaotic and exhilerating nature of a swing in theatre and what the role means for her. Zoe Rose is currently directing The Taming of the Shrew for the Dire Theatre Company. They are a talented singer, and performer who has appeared in shows such as The Producers, Catch Me If You Can, The Addams Family and Next to Normal.  Don't forget to follow us on our socials on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to view behind the scenes content of our episodes. Find all our link here. EPISODE TIMINGS Pre-show chat with Zoe Rose: 1:53 Main Chat with Chiara Assetta: 11:57 What is a Swing? 18.49 Is it more exciting to be a Swing? 30:10 Jumping on halfway: 32:37 Chiara Assetta Bio Chiara Assetta (she/her) trained at Glenda Yee School of Dance and went on to graduate from ED5 International with a Diploma in Performing Arts. Chiara’s professional credits include the role of Teresita in Handa Opera Australia’s West Side Story on Sydney Harbour and Siblingship, the cabaret she co-created and performed in alongside her brother Daniel. She has also played Brian in Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens (Squabbalogic), the Bride of Frankenstein, Hip and Hop in Universal Monsters Live (Universal Studios Japan) and a Frog Choir vocalist in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan). Chiara originated the choreography for the Australian production of The Dismissal. The Broadway World Australia Awards also named Siblingship, which Chiara co-created and choreographed, Best Cabaret in 2020. On screen, Chiara’s credits include Dance Academy and So You Think You Can Dance Australia as well as campaigns for brands such as Lynx. As a vocalist, she has performed the national anthem for the opening of Bankwest Stadium and backing vocals for Delta Goodrem on The Voice and The Footy Show. Book tickets to SIX the Musical here. Zoe Rose & Taming of the Shrew Zoe Rose (they/them) takes the wheel with this modern interpretation of one of The Bard's more controversial comedies! Set in the 1970's but retaining it's original text, this production comprised of a creative team that is entirely female identifying, non binary, and gender non conforming. SHEkespeare's first full scale production since the pandemic turned off the stage lights, and our first production in our very own premises The Forge! Book tickets here. Find their Facebook page here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:30:00 -0000 What is the role of a Swing? Chiara Assetta chats the swings of SIX, featuring co-host Zoe Rose full 1 22 Justin Clarke On the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast we're joined by co-host Zoe Rose to chat with Chiara Assetta who is currently saving the day as one of the talented swings of SIX the Musical. On the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast we're joined by co-host Zoe Rose to chat with Chiara Assetta who is currently saving the day as one of the talented swings of SIX the Musical. Chiara sits down with us to chat about her history in theatre, from her early days of auditions through to her contract at Universal Studios in Japan, through to now being the Dance Captain and part of the three swings in SIX. Chiara takes us through the ins and outs of what a swing does and how they are saving the day time and again through this COVID times. Hear some behind the scenes stories of the chaotic and exhilerating nature of a swing in theatre and what the role means for her. Zoe Rose is currently directing The Taming of the Shrew for the Dire Theatre Company. They are a talented singer, and performer who has appeared in shows such as The Producers, Catch Me If You Can, The Addams Family and Next to Normal.  Don't forget to follow us on our socials on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to view behind the scenes content of our episodes. Find all our link here. EPISODE TIMINGS Pre-show chat with Zoe Rose: 1:53 Main Chat with Chiara Assetta: 11:57 What is a Swing? 18.49 Is it more exciting to be a Swing? 30:10 Jumping on halfway: 32:37 Chiara Assetta Bio Chiara Assetta (she/her) trained at Glenda Yee School of Dance and went on to graduate from ED5 International with a Diploma in Performing Arts. Chiara’s professional credits include the role of Teresita in Handa Opera Australia’s West Side Story on Sydney Harbour and Siblingship, the cabaret she co-created and performed in alongside her brother Daniel. She has also played Brian in Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens (Squabbalogic), the Bride of Frankenstein, Hip and Hop in Universal Monsters Live (Universal Studios Japan) and a Frog Choir vocalist in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan). Chiara originated the choreography for the Australian production of The Dismissal. The Broadway World Australia Awards also named Siblingship, which Chiara co-created and choreographed, Best Cabaret in 2020. On screen, Chiara’s credits include Dance Academy and So You Think You Can Dance Australia as well as campaigns for brands such as Lynx. As a vocalist, she has performed the national anthem for the opening of Bankwest Stadium and backing vocals for Delta Goodrem on The Voice and The Footy Show. Book tickets to SIX the Musical here. Zoe Rose & Taming of the Shrew Zoe Rose (they/them) takes the wheel with this modern interpretation of one of The Bard's more controversial comedies! Set in the 1970's but retaining it's original text, this production comprised of a creative team that is entirely female identifying, non binary, and gender non conforming. SHEkespeare's first full scale production since the pandemic turned off the stage lights, and our first production in our very own premises The Forge! Book tickets here. Find their Facebook page here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast we're joined by co-host Zoe Rose to chat with Chiara Assetta who is currently saving the day as one of the talented swings of SIX the Musical.

Chiara sits down with us to chat about her history in theatre, from her early days of auditions through to her contract at Universal Studios in Japan, through to now being the Dance Captain and part of the three swings in SIX. Chiara takes us through the ins and outs of what a swing does and how they are saving the day time and again through this COVID times. Hear some behind the scenes stories of the chaotic and exhilerating nature of a swing in theatre and what the role means for her.

Zoe Rose is currently directing The Taming of the Shrew for the Dire Theatre Company. They are a talented singer, and performer who has appeared in shows such as The Producers, Catch Me If You Can, The Addams Family and Next to Normal. 

Don't forget to follow us on our socials on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to view behind the scenes content of our episodes. Find all our link here.

EPISODE TIMINGS

Pre-show chat with Zoe Rose: 1:53

Main Chat with Chiara Assetta: 11:57

What is a Swing? 18.49

Is it more exciting to be a Swing? 30:10

Jumping on halfway: 32:37

Chiara Assetta Bio

Chiara Assetta (she/her) trained at Glenda Yee School of Dance and went on to graduate from ED5 International with a Diploma in Performing Arts.


Chiara’s professional credits include the role of Teresita in Handa Opera Australia’s West Side Story on Sydney Harbour and Siblingship, the cabaret she co-created and performed in alongside her brother Daniel. She has also played Brian in Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens (Squabbalogic), the Bride of Frankenstein, Hip and Hop in Universal Monsters Live (Universal Studios Japan) and a Frog Choir vocalist in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan).


Chiara originated the choreography for the Australian production of The Dismissal. The Broadway World Australia Awards also named Siblingship, which Chiara co-created and choreographed, Best Cabaret in 2020. On screen, Chiara’s credits include Dance Academy and So You Think You Can Dance Australia as well as campaigns for brands such as Lynx.


As a vocalist, she has performed the national anthem for the opening of Bankwest Stadium and backing vocals for Delta Goodrem on The Voice and The Footy Show.

Book tickets to SIX the Musical here.

Zoe Rose & Taming of the Shrew

Zoe Rose (they/them) takes the wheel with this modern interpretation of one of The Bard's more controversial comedies! Set in the 1970's but retaining it's original text, this production comprised of a creative team that is entirely female identifying, non binary, and gender non conforming. SHEkespeare's first full scale production since the pandemic turned off the stage lights, and our first production in our very own premises The Forge!

Book tickets here. Find their Facebook page here.

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]]> 2767 no Episode 21 - Indigenous Perspectives with Palawa Playwright, Dylan Van Den Berg https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Indigenous-Perspectives-with-Palawa-Playwright--Dylan-Van-Den-Berg-e1l5rtb On today's episode we sit down with Palawa playwright, Dylan Van Den Berg, to discuss his new play Whitefella Yella Tree. Dylan takes us through his process of writing as a playwright, what it's important that we share our own stories and how significant Indigenous voices can be in the Australian theatre scene. We explore what paths artists take when becoming a playwright and also explore what audiences can expect from this new production from the Griffin Theatre. Tickets to Whitefella Yella Tree can be booked via griffintheatre.com.au or by following this link. Don't forget you can listen to and watch our podcast episodes on our Youtube Channel! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE or by heading to our website theatrethoughtsaus.online. About Dylan Van Den Berg Dylan Van Den Berg is a Palawa writer from the northeast of Tasmania. For his play Milk (The Street Theatre), Dylan received the 2021 Nick Enright Prize for Playwriting at the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. In 2020, his gothic revenge drama Way Back When won both the Griffin Award and the Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award, and was developed through Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s ‘Next in Line’ program. Other work includes Whitefella Yella Tree (MTC Cybec Electric), The Camel (Melbourne Fringe) and Blue: A Misery Play (The Street Theatre). Dylan is a current participant in ILBIJERRI Theatre Company’s BlackWrights program, and studied drama at the ANU and the State University of New York. About Whitefella Yella Tree Once in a blue moon, in the middle of nowhere, two teenage boys meet under a lemon tree. After a rough start, a fragile friendship fruits into a heady romance. Ty and Neddy fall madly in love, as teenagers are wont to do. If history would just unfurl a little differently, the boys might have a beautiful future ahead of them. But without knowing it, Ty and Neddy are poised on the brink of a world that is about to change forever. It’s the early 19th century. Ty is River Mob. Neddy is Mountain Mob. And the earth they stand together on is about to be declared ‘Australia’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 17 Jul 2022 20:30:00 -0000 Indigenous Perspectives with Palawa Playwright, Dylan Van Den Berg full 1 21 Justin Clarke On today's episode we sit down with Palawa playwright, Dylan Van Den Berg, to discuss his new play Whitefella Yella Tree. On today's episode we sit down with Palawa playwright, Dylan Van Den Berg, to discuss his new play Whitefella Yella Tree. Dylan takes us through his process of writing as a playwright, what it's important that we share our own stories and how significant Indigenous voices can be in the Australian theatre scene. We explore what paths artists take when becoming a playwright and also explore what audiences can expect from this new production from the Griffin Theatre. Tickets to Whitefella Yella Tree can be booked via griffintheatre.com.au or by following this link. Don't forget you can listen to and watch our podcast episodes on our Youtube Channel! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE or by heading to our website theatrethoughtsaus.online. About Dylan Van Den Berg Dylan Van Den Berg is a Palawa writer from the northeast of Tasmania. For his play Milk (The Street Theatre), Dylan received the 2021 Nick Enright Prize for Playwriting at the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. In 2020, his gothic revenge drama Way Back When won both the Griffin Award and the Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award, and was developed through Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s ‘Next in Line’ program. Other work includes Whitefella Yella Tree (MTC Cybec Electric), The Camel (Melbourne Fringe) and Blue: A Misery Play (The Street Theatre). Dylan is a current participant in ILBIJERRI Theatre Company’s BlackWrights program, and studied drama at the ANU and the State University of New York. About Whitefella Yella Tree Once in a blue moon, in the middle of nowhere, two teenage boys meet under a lemon tree. After a rough start, a fragile friendship fruits into a heady romance. Ty and Neddy fall madly in love, as teenagers are wont to do. If history would just unfurl a little differently, the boys might have a beautiful future ahead of them. But without knowing it, Ty and Neddy are poised on the brink of a world that is about to change forever. It’s the early 19th century. Ty is River Mob. Neddy is Mountain Mob. And the earth they stand together on is about to be declared ‘Australia’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On today's episode we sit down with Palawa playwright, Dylan Van Den Berg, to discuss his new play Whitefella Yella Tree.

Dylan takes us through his process of writing as a playwright, what it's important that we share our own stories and how significant Indigenous voices can be in the Australian theatre scene. We explore what paths artists take when becoming a playwright and also explore what audiences can expect from this new production from the Griffin Theatre.

Tickets to Whitefella Yella Tree can be booked via griffintheatre.com.au or by following this link.

Don't forget you can listen to and watch our podcast episodes on our Youtube Channel!

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE or by heading to our website theatrethoughtsaus.online.

About Dylan Van Den Berg

Dylan Van Den Berg is a Palawa writer from the northeast of Tasmania. For his play Milk (The Street Theatre), Dylan received the 2021 Nick Enright Prize for Playwriting at the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. In 2020, his gothic revenge drama Way Back When won both the Griffin Award and the Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award, and was developed through Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s ‘Next in Line’ program. Other work includes Whitefella Yella Tree (MTC Cybec Electric), The Camel (Melbourne Fringe) and Blue: A Misery Play (The Street Theatre). Dylan is a current participant in ILBIJERRI Theatre Company’s BlackWrights program, and studied drama at the ANU and the State University of New York.

About Whitefella Yella Tree

Once in a blue moon, in the middle of nowhere, two teenage boys meet under a lemon tree. After a rough start, a fragile friendship fruits into a heady romance. Ty and Neddy fall madly in love, as teenagers are wont to do.

If history would just unfurl a little differently, the boys might have a beautiful future ahead of them. But without knowing it, Ty and Neddy are poised on the brink of a world that is about to change forever. It’s the early 19th century. Ty is River Mob. Neddy is Mountain Mob. And the earth they stand together on is about to be declared ‘Australia’.

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]]> 1479 no Episode 20 - FANGIRLS Deep Dive with Yve Blake! Co-Hosted by Charlotte Smee https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/FANGIRLS-Deep-Dive-with-Yve-Blake--Co-Hosted-by-Charlotte-Smee-e1kodbe WELCOME TO OUR 20TH PODCAST EPISODE AND IT JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE OUR FANGIRLS DEEP DIVE! On today's episode, we sit down with the writer and creator of the smash-hit musical Fangirls, Yve Blake! We're also joined by Theatre Thoughts editor, Charlotte Smee, as part of our new co-hosting structure of the podcast. Throughout this episode, Yve takes us through the beginnings of Fangirls, from its inception, through to her debuting the role of Edna, before passing it onto Karis Oka and now, Manali Datar who performs the role at the Sydney Opera House this July. Yve discusses why you don't need to know how to play an instrument to write a musical, the top tips for new artists out there, as well as who we should look out for in the up and coming Australian Theatre scene. Tickets to Fangirls can be booked via sydneyoperahouse.com or by following this link. Don't forget you can listen to and watch our podcast episodes on our Youtube Channel! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE or by heading to our website theatrethoughtsaus.online. About Yve Blake Yve Blake is an award winning playwright, screenwriter, composer and performer. She is best known for writing the Book, Music and Lyrics of FANGIRLS, a musical about the underestimated power of teenage girls. In 2019, FANGIRLS premiered in Australia to multiple five star reviews and sell-out crowds, before winning the 2019 Sydney Theatre Award for Best Mainstage Musical and the Matilda Award for Best Musical or Cabaret. Yve is also known for her TEDx Sydney Talk “Why are Fangirls Scary”, which has been promoted to an official TED talk on TED.com. Yve has previously developed and presented her work at Soho Theatre, Southbank Centre, Old Vic New Voices, the National Theatre Studio and The Barbican. She is an alumni of the Royal Court Writers’ Programme, and was the inaugural recipient of the ATYP Rebel Wilson Theatre-maker scholarship. She’s also been a visiting artist at Princeton University. Her current projects include co-writing a feature film for Aquarius films, crafting a musical adaptation of a beloved children’s book, and a podcast musical about Mary Wollstonecraft. ---------- Don't forget to subscribe to our Podcast and catch all the behind the scenes features on our socials. Instagram: @theatrethoughtsaus Facebook: @Theatre Thoughts Tik Tok: @Theatre_Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:30:00 -0000 FANGIRLS Deep Dive with writer, Yve Blake! full 1 20 Justin Clarke WELCOME TO OUR 20TH PODCAST EPISODE AND IT JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE OUR FANGIRLS DEEP DIVE! WELCOME TO OUR 20TH PODCAST EPISODE AND IT JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE OUR FANGIRLS DEEP DIVE! On today's episode, we sit down with the writer and creator of the smash-hit musical Fangirls, Yve Blake! We're also joined by Theatre Thoughts editor, Charlotte Smee, as part of our new co-hosting structure of the podcast. Throughout this episode, Yve takes us through the beginnings of Fangirls, from its inception, through to her debuting the role of Edna, before passing it onto Karis Oka and now, Manali Datar who performs the role at the Sydney Opera House this July. Yve discusses why you don't need to know how to play an instrument to write a musical, the top tips for new artists out there, as well as who we should look out for in the up and coming Australian Theatre scene. Tickets to Fangirls can be booked via sydneyoperahouse.com or by following this link. Don't forget you can listen to and watch our podcast episodes on our Youtube Channel! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE or by heading to our website theatrethoughtsaus.online. About Yve Blake Yve Blake is an award winning playwright, screenwriter, composer and performer. She is best known for writing the Book, Music and Lyrics of FANGIRLS, a musical about the underestimated power of teenage girls. In 2019, FANGIRLS premiered in Australia to multiple five star reviews and sell-out crowds, before winning the 2019 Sydney Theatre Award for Best Mainstage Musical and the Matilda Award for Best Musical or Cabaret. Yve is also known for her TEDx Sydney Talk “Why are Fangirls Scary”, which has been promoted to an official TED talk on TED.com. Yve has previously developed and presented her work at Soho Theatre, Southbank Centre, Old Vic New Voices, the National Theatre Studio and The Barbican. She is an alumni of the Royal Court Writers’ Programme, and was the inaugural recipient of the ATYP Rebel Wilson Theatre-maker scholarship. She’s also been a visiting artist at Princeton University. Her current projects include co-writing a feature film for Aquarius films, crafting a musical adaptation of a beloved children’s book, and a podcast musical about Mary Wollstonecraft. ---------- Don't forget to subscribe to our Podcast and catch all the behind the scenes features on our socials. Instagram: @theatrethoughtsaus Facebook: @Theatre Thoughts Tik Tok: @Theatre_Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices WELCOME TO OUR 20TH PODCAST EPISODE AND IT JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE OUR FANGIRLS DEEP DIVE!

On today's episode, we sit down with the writer and creator of the smash-hit musical Fangirls, Yve Blake! We're also joined by Theatre Thoughts editor, Charlotte Smee, as part of our new co-hosting structure of the podcast.

Throughout this episode, Yve takes us through the beginnings of Fangirls, from its inception, through to her debuting the role of Edna, before passing it onto Karis Oka and now, Manali Datar who performs the role at the Sydney Opera House this July. Yve discusses why you don't need to know how to play an instrument to write a musical, the top tips for new artists out there, as well as who we should look out for in the up and coming Australian Theatre scene.

Tickets to Fangirls can be booked via sydneyoperahouse.com or by following this link.

Don't forget you can listen to and watch our podcast episodes on our Youtube Channel!

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE or by heading to our website theatrethoughtsaus.online.

About Yve Blake

Yve Blake is an award winning playwright, screenwriter, composer and performer.

She is best known for writing the Book, Music and Lyrics of FANGIRLS, a musical about the underestimated power of teenage girls. In 2019, FANGIRLS premiered in Australia to multiple five star reviews and sell-out crowds, before winning the 2019 Sydney Theatre Award for Best Mainstage Musical and the Matilda Award for Best Musical or Cabaret.

Yve is also known for her TEDx Sydney Talk “Why are Fangirls Scary”, which has been promoted to an official TED talk on TED.com. Yve has previously developed and presented her work at Soho Theatre, Southbank Centre, Old Vic New Voices, the National Theatre Studio and The Barbican. She is an alumni of the Royal Court Writers’ Programme, and was the inaugural recipient of the ATYP Rebel Wilson Theatre-maker scholarship. She’s also been a visiting artist at Princeton University.

Her current projects include co-writing a feature film for Aquarius films, crafting a musical adaptation of a beloved children’s book, and a podcast musical about Mary Wollstonecraft.

----------

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]]> 2603 no Episode 19 - What does a Revival Director do? Shane Placentino talks Madama Butterfly https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/What-does-a-Revival-Director-do--Shane-Placentino-talks-Madama-Butterfly-e1kcnbi This episode, we're headed back to the Opera with Shane Placentino! Shane sits down with us to discuss his role as Revival Director on Opera Australia's production of Madama Butterfly.  Shane's extensive history in dance and working behind the scenes with Opera Australia has given him a mountain of knowledge to discuss the many facets of working in a director's role. Shane talks about the incident that led him away from the world of dance, what it's like working with one of the most in-demand tenor's in the business and the random circumstances that led him into the theatre industry itself. Don't forget you can listen to and watch our podcast episodes on our Youtube Channel! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE. Madama Butterfly Fluttering beauty, caught and pinned, yet beautiful still. Constrained, cocooned, caught in a moment of desire, Butterfly is incandescent. In her embrace, Pinkerton finds paradise, then cruelly condemns his bride to purgatory. Graeme Murphy’s arresting production of Madama Butterfly takes a contemporary look at Puccini’s alluring heroine using a towering digital set. Fragments of film flutter across the stage, creating a dynamic backdrop for Murphy’s vision of Butterfly. He draws on his roots in choreography to capture the grace and gravity of a story that begins in rapturous love and ends in the cruellest heartbreak. Puccini’s sublime music imbues this ageless story with impossible beauty, from the irrepressible famous aria ‘One fine day’ to the intense finale. South Korean soprano Sae Kyung Rim’s voice is in demand the world over and her Butterfly is richly nuanced. Diego Torre gives Pinkerton complexity and depth through his exemplary technique and timbre. Carlo Montanaro conducts. Tickets can be booked HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Jun 2022 20:30:00 -0000 What does a Revival Director do? Shane Placentino talks Madama Butterfly full 1 19 Justin Clarke This episode, we're headed back to the Opera with Shane Placentino! Shane sits down with us to discuss his role as Revival Director on Opera Australia's production of Madama Butterfly. This episode, we're headed back to the Opera with Shane Placentino! Shane sits down with us to discuss his role as Revival Director on Opera Australia's production of Madama Butterfly.  Shane's extensive history in dance and working behind the scenes with Opera Australia has given him a mountain of knowledge to discuss the many facets of working in a director's role. Shane talks about the incident that led him away from the world of dance, what it's like working with one of the most in-demand tenor's in the business and the random circumstances that led him into the theatre industry itself. Don't forget you can listen to and watch our podcast episodes on our Youtube Channel! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE. Madama Butterfly Fluttering beauty, caught and pinned, yet beautiful still. Constrained, cocooned, caught in a moment of desire, Butterfly is incandescent. In her embrace, Pinkerton finds paradise, then cruelly condemns his bride to purgatory. Graeme Murphy’s arresting production of Madama Butterfly takes a contemporary look at Puccini’s alluring heroine using a towering digital set. Fragments of film flutter across the stage, creating a dynamic backdrop for Murphy’s vision of Butterfly. He draws on his roots in choreography to capture the grace and gravity of a story that begins in rapturous love and ends in the cruellest heartbreak. Puccini’s sublime music imbues this ageless story with impossible beauty, from the irrepressible famous aria ‘One fine day’ to the intense finale. South Korean soprano Sae Kyung Rim’s voice is in demand the world over and her Butterfly is richly nuanced. Diego Torre gives Pinkerton complexity and depth through his exemplary technique and timbre. Carlo Montanaro conducts. Tickets can be booked HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode, we're headed back to the Opera with Shane Placentino! Shane sits down with us to discuss his role as Revival Director on Opera Australia's production of Madama Butterfly. 

Shane's extensive history in dance and working behind the scenes with Opera Australia has given him a mountain of knowledge to discuss the many facets of working in a director's role. Shane talks about the incident that led him away from the world of dance, what it's like working with one of the most in-demand tenor's in the business and the random circumstances that led him into the theatre industry itself.

Don't forget you can listen to and watch our podcast episodes on our Youtube Channel!

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE.

Madama Butterfly

Fluttering beauty, caught and pinned, yet beautiful still.

Constrained, cocooned, caught in a moment of desire, Butterfly is incandescent. In her embrace, Pinkerton finds paradise, then cruelly condemns his bride to purgatory.

Graeme Murphy’s arresting production of Madama Butterfly takes a contemporary look at Puccini’s alluring heroine using a towering digital set.

Fragments of film flutter across the stage, creating a dynamic backdrop for Murphy’s vision of Butterfly. He draws on his roots in choreography to capture the grace and gravity of a story that begins in rapturous love and ends in the cruellest heartbreak.

Puccini’s sublime music imbues this ageless story with impossible beauty, from the irrepressible famous aria ‘One fine day’ to the intense finale.

South Korean soprano Sae Kyung Rim’s voice is in demand the world over and her Butterfly is richly nuanced. Diego Torre gives Pinkerton complexity and depth through his exemplary technique and timbre. Carlo Montanaro conducts.

Tickets can be booked HERE.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1633 no Episode 18 - SIX the Musical Deep Dive with Vidya Makan and Kala Gare https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/SIX-the-Musical-Deep-Dive-with-Vidya-Makan-and-Kala-Gare-e1js88v We have a Royal Episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast for you!  Justin sits down with two of the Queens of SIX the Musical, Vidya Makan and Kala Gare to talk all things SIX. We discuss the score written by TONY AWARD WINNERS Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, as well as the real HERstory behind the Queens portrayed on stage. Vidya and Kala regail us with some hilarious on stage mishaps, inspire us with what makes SIX so special and so loved, and educate us about how women and performers in the entertainment industry can find their voice and inspiration through performing.  To get exclusive video footage of our chat with the Queens, be sure to sign up to the Theatre Thoughts Monthly where you will recieve links straight to your inbox. Follow the link below now. https://linktr.ee/theatrethoughts  Tickets to SIX the Musical can be bought by heading to www.sixthemusical.com/australia Vidya Makan (she/her) is a critically acclaimed actor, singer and composer/lyricist and is extremely excited to be back performing as Catherine Parr in SIX. Through 2021, Vidya played KT/Meg in Merrily We Roll Along (Hayes Theatre) and Papa Ge in Once On This Island (Altitude Theatre). Vidya is currently working in collaboration with Sonya Suares on her original musical The Lucky Country, in conjunction with Hayes Theatre. Vidya is also the inaugural recipient of the NSW Musical Theatre Fellowship with Tasnim Hossain and Jonathan Ware, through which they are writing a new musical about South Asian families in suburban Australia. In 2020, Vidya directed, produced and wrote the Green Room award nominated song “I Need You To See Me”; a call to the entertainment industry for visibility and inclusion of minority voices. Vidya was nominated for Best Performance in a Leading role for her portrayal of Dot/Marie in Sunday In The Park With George (Watch This). Her other credits include Romeo and Juliet (Australian Shakespeare Company), American Idiot (shake and stir), Air Race (Arena Theatre Company), Merrily We Roll Along (Watch This) and Memphis (StageArt). Vidya is a proud graduate of Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre and is proudly represented by Ian White Management. Kala Gare (she/her) is a talented up-and-coming performer whose work encompasses the music, musical theatre and screen industries. Kala was cast as Anne Boleyn in the Australian Premiere of SIX the Musical and is overjoyed to be reprising her role! Kala obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts where she was awarded the Lionel Gell Scholarship for Music Theatre. Her theatre credits include: Sophie De Palma in Terrence McNally’s Masterclass; Maureen in Rent; Olivia in Twelfth Night; Anastasia Steele in 50 Shades!; Alice/Ensemble in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Alice in the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical Bright Star. Kala is also a classically trained musician with a Diploma in Classical Piano. Her Musical Director credits include: Songs for Swingin’ Lovers! and Legally Blonde Junior and she has performed her original music to sell-out audiences in Melbourne. Most recently, Kala was involved in the creative developments of two new Australian works: Orlando the Musical and WAGs. Kala is represented by the team at Mark Gogoll Enterprises and is a proud member of MEAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:30:00 -0000 SIX the Musical Deep Dive with Vidya Makan and Kala Gare full 1 18 Justin Clarke We have a Royal Episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast for you! We have a Royal Episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast for you!  Justin sits down with two of the Queens of SIX the Musical, Vidya Makan and Kala Gare to talk all things SIX. We discuss the score written by TONY AWARD WINNERS Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, as well as the real HERstory behind the Queens portrayed on stage. Vidya and Kala regail us with some hilarious on stage mishaps, inspire us with what makes SIX so special and so loved, and educate us about how women and performers in the entertainment industry can find their voice and inspiration through performing.  To get exclusive video footage of our chat with the Queens, be sure to sign up to the Theatre Thoughts Monthly where you will recieve links straight to your inbox. Follow the link below now. https://linktr.ee/theatrethoughts  Tickets to SIX the Musical can be bought by heading to www.sixthemusical.com/australia Vidya Makan (she/her) is a critically acclaimed actor, singer and composer/lyricist and is extremely excited to be back performing as Catherine Parr in SIX. Through 2021, Vidya played KT/Meg in Merrily We Roll Along (Hayes Theatre) and Papa Ge in Once On This Island (Altitude Theatre). Vidya is currently working in collaboration with Sonya Suares on her original musical The Lucky Country, in conjunction with Hayes Theatre. Vidya is also the inaugural recipient of the NSW Musical Theatre Fellowship with Tasnim Hossain and Jonathan Ware, through which they are writing a new musical about South Asian families in suburban Australia. In 2020, Vidya directed, produced and wrote the Green Room award nominated song “I Need You To See Me”; a call to the entertainment industry for visibility and inclusion of minority voices. Vidya was nominated for Best Performance in a Leading role for her portrayal of Dot/Marie in Sunday In The Park With George (Watch This). Her other credits include Romeo and Juliet (Australian Shakespeare Company), American Idiot (shake and stir), Air Race (Arena Theatre Company), Merrily We Roll Along (Watch This) and Memphis (StageArt). Vidya is a proud graduate of Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre and is proudly represented by Ian White Management. Kala Gare (she/her) is a talented up-and-coming performer whose work encompasses the music, musical theatre and screen industries. Kala was cast as Anne Boleyn in the Australian Premiere of SIX the Musical and is overjoyed to be reprising her role! Kala obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts where she was awarded the Lionel Gell Scholarship for Music Theatre. Her theatre credits include: Sophie De Palma in Terrence McNally’s Masterclass; Maureen in Rent; Olivia in Twelfth Night; Anastasia Steele in 50 Shades!; Alice/Ensemble in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Alice in the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical Bright Star. Kala is also a classically trained musician with a Diploma in Classical Piano. Her Musical Director credits include: Songs for Swingin’ Lovers! and Legally Blonde Junior and she has performed her original music to sell-out audiences in Melbourne. Most recently, Kala was involved in the creative developments of two new Australian works: Orlando the Musical and WAGs. Kala is represented by the team at Mark Gogoll Enterprises and is a proud member of MEAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We have a Royal Episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast for you! 

Justin sits down with two of the Queens of SIX the Musical, Vidya Makan and Kala Gare to talk all things SIX. We discuss the score written by TONY AWARD WINNERS Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, as well as the real HERstory behind the Queens portrayed on stage.

Vidya and Kala regail us with some hilarious on stage mishaps, inspire us with what makes SIX so special and so loved, and educate us about how women and performers in the entertainment industry can find their voice and inspiration through performing. 

To get exclusive video footage of our chat with the Queens, be sure to sign up to the Theatre Thoughts Monthly where you will recieve links straight to your inbox. Follow the link below now. https://linktr.ee/theatrethoughts 

Tickets to SIX the Musical can be bought by heading to www.sixthemusical.com/australia

Vidya Makan (she/her) is a critically acclaimed actor, singer and composer/lyricist and is extremely excited to be back performing as Catherine Parr in SIX.


Through 2021, Vidya played KT/Meg in Merrily We Roll Along (Hayes Theatre) and Papa Ge in Once On This Island (Altitude Theatre). Vidya is currently working in collaboration with Sonya Suares on her original musical The Lucky Country, in conjunction with Hayes Theatre.


Vidya is also the inaugural recipient of the NSW Musical Theatre Fellowship with Tasnim Hossain and Jonathan Ware, through which they are writing a new musical about South Asian families in suburban Australia. In 2020, Vidya directed, produced and wrote the Green Room award nominated song “I Need You To See Me”; a call to the entertainment industry for visibility and inclusion of minority voices.


Vidya was nominated for Best Performance in a Leading role for her portrayal of Dot/Marie in Sunday In The Park With George (Watch This). Her other credits include Romeo and Juliet (Australian Shakespeare Company), American Idiot (shake and stir), Air Race (Arena Theatre Company), Merrily We Roll Along (Watch This) and Memphis (StageArt).


Vidya is a proud graduate of Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre and is proudly represented by Ian White Management.

Kala Gare (she/her) is a talented up-and-coming performer whose work encompasses the music, musical theatre and screen industries. Kala was cast as Anne Boleyn in the Australian Premiere of SIX the Musical and is overjoyed to be reprising her role!

Kala obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts where she was awarded the Lionel Gell Scholarship for Music Theatre.

Her theatre credits include: Sophie De Palma in Terrence McNally’s Masterclass; Maureen in Rent; Olivia in Twelfth Night; Anastasia Steele in 50 Shades!; Alice/Ensemble in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Alice in the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical Bright Star.

Kala is also a classically trained musician with a Diploma in Classical Piano. Her Musical Director credits include: Songs for Swingin’ Lovers! and Legally Blonde Junior and she has performed her original music to sell-out audiences in Melbourne.

Most recently, Kala was involved in the creative developments of two new Australian works: Orlando the Musical and WAGs.

Kala is represented by the team at Mark Gogoll Enterprises and is a proud member of MEAA.

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]]> 1900 no Episode 17 - Why is Independent Theatre so important? Featuring Carly Fisher, Sonya Kerr and Dino Dimitriadis https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Why-is-Independent-Theatre-so-important--Featuring-Carly-Fisher--Sonya-Kerr-and-Dino-Dimitriadis-e1jh7c0 Joining us for an in-depth discussion on Independent Theatre are theatre makers Carly Fisher, Sonya Kerr and Dino Dimitriadis.  Content Warning - please be advised that this episode contains references to violence,prostitution, mental health and suicide. On this episode, we sit down in a special two part discussion, to focus on the many facets of Indpendent Theatre through two new productions, The Sweet Science of Bruising and Cleansed by Sarah Kane. Carly is the director and producer of The Sweet Science of Bruising, with Sonya being one of the main performers in the 20th production by Theatre Travels. London 1869. Four very different Victorian women are drawn into the dark underground world of female boxing by the eccentric Professor Sharp. Controlled by men and constrained by corsets, each finds an unexpected freedom in the boxing ring. A place where their lives, decisions, futures are in their own hands for the first time. They may each get in the ring in pursuit of the title of Lady Boxing Champion of the World but what each stands to gain from every bout far exceeds any title. The women punch for recognition, they jab for education, they spar for a future, they fight for survival. The Sweet Science of Bruising plays at the Flight Path Theatre from 15th June to 2nd July and tickets can be booked at flightpaththeatre.org Dino Dimitriadis is an award-winning director and producer who is currently directing Sarah Kane's lesser performed play Cleansed. Somewhere, someplace. Six abandoned souls try to save themselves through love. But an ominous observer puts their declarations to the ultimate test. Director, Dino Dimitriadis (Angels in America, Metamorphoses, Doubt), and their team, will set the Old Fitz alight with Sarah Kane's iconic masterpiece. Uncompromising and visionary, a rarely-staged and savage portrait of the human heart. Cleansed by Sarah Kane plays at the Old Fitz from the 9th to the 25th June and tickets can be booked by searching redlineproductions.com.au/cleansed Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE. Mental Health Support Services Beyond Blue Lifeline Kids Helpline Suicide Callback Service Everybody is Deadly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Jun 2022 20:33:00 -0000 Why is Independent Theatre so important? Featuring Carly Fisher, Sonya Kerr and Dino Dimitriadis full 1 17 Justin Clarke Joining us for an in-depth discussion on Independent Theatre are theatre makers Carly Fisher, Sonya Kerr and Dino Dimitriadis. Joining us for an in-depth discussion on Independent Theatre are theatre makers Carly Fisher, Sonya Kerr and Dino Dimitriadis.  Content Warning - please be advised that this episode contains references to violence,prostitution, mental health and suicide. On this episode, we sit down in a special two part discussion, to focus on the many facets of Indpendent Theatre through two new productions, The Sweet Science of Bruising and Cleansed by Sarah Kane. Carly is the director and producer of The Sweet Science of Bruising, with Sonya being one of the main performers in the 20th production by Theatre Travels. London 1869. Four very different Victorian women are drawn into the dark underground world of female boxing by the eccentric Professor Sharp. Controlled by men and constrained by corsets, each finds an unexpected freedom in the boxing ring. A place where their lives, decisions, futures are in their own hands for the first time. They may each get in the ring in pursuit of the title of Lady Boxing Champion of the World but what each stands to gain from every bout far exceeds any title. The women punch for recognition, they jab for education, they spar for a future, they fight for survival. The Sweet Science of Bruising plays at the Flight Path Theatre from 15th June to 2nd July and tickets can be booked at flightpaththeatre.org Dino Dimitriadis is an award-winning director and producer who is currently directing Sarah Kane's lesser performed play Cleansed. Somewhere, someplace. Six abandoned souls try to save themselves through love. But an ominous observer puts their declarations to the ultimate test. Director, Dino Dimitriadis (Angels in America, Metamorphoses, Doubt), and their team, will set the Old Fitz alight with Sarah Kane's iconic masterpiece. Uncompromising and visionary, a rarely-staged and savage portrait of the human heart. Cleansed by Sarah Kane plays at the Old Fitz from the 9th to the 25th June and tickets can be booked by searching redlineproductions.com.au/cleansed Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE. Mental Health Support Services Beyond Blue Lifeline Kids Helpline Suicide Callback Service Everybody is Deadly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Joining us for an in-depth discussion on Independent Theatre are theatre makers Carly Fisher, Sonya Kerr and Dino Dimitriadis. 

Content Warning - please be advised that this episode contains references to violence,prostitution, mental health and suicide.

On this episode, we sit down in a special two part discussion, to focus on the many facets of Indpendent Theatre through two new productions, The Sweet Science of Bruising and Cleansed by Sarah Kane.

Carly is the director and producer of The Sweet Science of Bruising, with Sonya being one of the main performers in the 20th production by Theatre Travels.

London 1869. Four very different Victorian women are drawn into the dark underground world of female boxing by the eccentric Professor Sharp. Controlled by men and constrained by corsets, each finds an unexpected freedom in the boxing ring. A place where their lives, decisions, futures are in their own hands for the first time.

They may each get in the ring in pursuit of the title of Lady Boxing Champion of the World but what each stands to gain from every bout far exceeds any title. The women punch for recognition, they jab for education, they spar for a future, they fight for survival.

The Sweet Science of Bruising plays at the Flight Path Theatre from 15th June to 2nd July and tickets can be booked at flightpaththeatre.org

Dino Dimitriadis is an award-winning director and producer who is currently directing Sarah Kane's lesser performed play Cleansed.

Somewhere, someplace. Six abandoned souls try to save themselves through love. But an ominous observer puts their declarations to the ultimate test.

Director, Dino Dimitriadis (Angels in America, Metamorphoses, Doubt), and their team, will set the Old Fitz alight with Sarah Kane's iconic masterpiece. Uncompromising and visionary, a rarely-staged and savage portrait of the human heart.

Cleansed by Sarah Kane plays at the Old Fitz from the 9th to the 25th June and tickets can be booked by searching redlineproductions.com.au/cleansed

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get all of this month's juicy new episodes! TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE.

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]]> 3086 yes Episode 16 - What is your favourite theatre memory? The Podcast Bonanza! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/What-is-your-favourite-theatre-memory--The-Podcast-Bonanza-e1j7a29 We have our first COLLABORATIVE podcast to treat your ears with. I reached out to the podcasting community and sought answers to the question - "What's your favourite theatre moment?" From this, we recieved answers from four brilliant podcasters, A Musical Theatre Podcast, Stage Door Podcast, Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast and The Theatre Podcast. In this episode, we're off script and speaking straight from the heart, what are our favourite theatre moments? What makes theatre special to us? You'll be able to hear all of our communities answers and follow any of the podcasters you resonate with. A MUSICAL THEATRE PODCAST On each episode of “A Musical Theatre Podcast,” Jeffrey Scott Parsons welcomes a special guest to explore one musical from theatre history. Together they get to the heart of the show’s cultural and emotional impact by looking at its creators, context, and storytelling. Always fun and heartfelt, this is the podcast to celebrate the humanity of our musical theatre art form. You can follow Jeffrey at @amusicalpodcast on Instagram or via the Broadway Podcast Network website. STAGE DOOR PODCAST with Victoria Bullard & Eliza Gunther! @ps.stagedoorpod A podcast talking all things theatre from auditioning to onstage horror stories with special guest appearances from some of Australia's leading creators. Conveniently hosted by two over caffeinated thespians, they can't wait to share their love of theatre with you all. When COVID-19 hit Australian shores in early 2020 it wasn't long before the arts world took some of the heaviest blows with theatres and venues quickly closing across the country. Just two of thousands to be let go from their own theatre jobs Elizabeth Gunther and Victoria Bullard saw an opportunity to foster a sense of community in a time of great social Isolation. You can follow Tori and Eliza on their Instagram or their website THE THEATRE PODCAST with Alan Seales @theatre_podcast This is a podcast for artists, made by artists. With over two decades of experience in film and theatre both as cast and creative, host Alan Seales speaks with Broadway, TV, film and beyond’s biggest talents to learn more about not only how the world of theatre and performing operate, but also what makes it so real and human. In-depth, personal, behind-the-scenes conversations will highlight special details of the industry that most people may not know exist, will always find out what makes the guests love their craft, what makes them tick, and what truly inspires them. DON'T BE SO DRAMATIC with Rachel Baker @dbsdpodcast  Don't Be So Dramatic, the podcast that talks to different people in the entertainment industry to discover what their job involves and how they got there. Hosted by Rachel Baker, each episode delves into the career and thoughts of her guest in film, TV, theatre, dance, marketing, managing and many other areas. Having known and worked with Rachel from university, she has worked extremely hard to make this podcast the best it can be and we've recently seen her go from strength to strength! I'm excited to have you hear her answer our question with a specific Disney focus. You can follow Rachel on Instagram and listen wherever you get your podcasts. TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 29 May 2022 20:30:00 -0000 What is your favourite theatre memory? The Podcast Bonanza! full 1 16 Justin Clarke We have our first COLLABORATIVE podcast to treat your ears with. I reached out to the podcasting community and sought answers to the question - "What's your favourite theatre moment?" We have our first COLLABORATIVE podcast to treat your ears with. I reached out to the podcasting community and sought answers to the question - "What's your favourite theatre moment?" From this, we recieved answers from four brilliant podcasters, A Musical Theatre Podcast, Stage Door Podcast, Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast and The Theatre Podcast. In this episode, we're off script and speaking straight from the heart, what are our favourite theatre moments? What makes theatre special to us? You'll be able to hear all of our communities answers and follow any of the podcasters you resonate with. A MUSICAL THEATRE PODCAST On each episode of “A Musical Theatre Podcast,” Jeffrey Scott Parsons welcomes a special guest to explore one musical from theatre history. Together they get to the heart of the show’s cultural and emotional impact by looking at its creators, context, and storytelling. Always fun and heartfelt, this is the podcast to celebrate the humanity of our musical theatre art form. You can follow Jeffrey at @amusicalpodcast on Instagram or via the Broadway Podcast Network website. STAGE DOOR PODCAST with Victoria Bullard & Eliza Gunther! @ps.stagedoorpod A podcast talking all things theatre from auditioning to onstage horror stories with special guest appearances from some of Australia's leading creators. Conveniently hosted by two over caffeinated thespians, they can't wait to share their love of theatre with you all. When COVID-19 hit Australian shores in early 2020 it wasn't long before the arts world took some of the heaviest blows with theatres and venues quickly closing across the country. Just two of thousands to be let go from their own theatre jobs Elizabeth Gunther and Victoria Bullard saw an opportunity to foster a sense of community in a time of great social Isolation. You can follow Tori and Eliza on their Instagram or their website THE THEATRE PODCAST with Alan Seales @theatre_podcast This is a podcast for artists, made by artists. With over two decades of experience in film and theatre both as cast and creative, host Alan Seales speaks with Broadway, TV, film and beyond’s biggest talents to learn more about not only how the world of theatre and performing operate, but also what makes it so real and human. In-depth, personal, behind-the-scenes conversations will highlight special details of the industry that most people may not know exist, will always find out what makes the guests love their craft, what makes them tick, and what truly inspires them. DON'T BE SO DRAMATIC with Rachel Baker @dbsdpodcast  Don't Be So Dramatic, the podcast that talks to different people in the entertainment industry to discover what their job involves and how they got there. Hosted by Rachel Baker, each episode delves into the career and thoughts of her guest in film, TV, theatre, dance, marketing, managing and many other areas. Having known and worked with Rachel from university, she has worked extremely hard to make this podcast the best it can be and we've recently seen her go from strength to strength! I'm excited to have you hear her answer our question with a specific Disney focus. You can follow Rachel on Instagram and listen wherever you get your podcasts. TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST REVIEWS, NEWS AND EXCLUSIVES, SIGN UP TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOW. FOLLOW THE LINK HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We have our first COLLABORATIVE podcast to treat your ears with. I reached out to the podcasting community and sought answers to the question - "What's your favourite theatre moment?" From this, we recieved answers from four brilliant podcasters, A Musical Theatre Podcast, Stage Door Podcast, Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast and The Theatre Podcast.


In this episode, we're off script and speaking straight from the heart, what are our favourite theatre moments? What makes theatre special to us? You'll be able to hear all of our communities answers and follow any of the podcasters you resonate with.

A MUSICAL THEATRE PODCAST

On each episode of “A Musical Theatre Podcast,” Jeffrey Scott Parsons welcomes a special guest to explore one musical from theatre history. Together they get to the heart of the show’s cultural and emotional impact by looking at its creators, context, and storytelling. Always fun and heartfelt, this is the podcast to celebrate the humanity of our musical theatre art form.


You can follow Jeffrey at @amusicalpodcast on Instagram or via the Broadway Podcast Network website.

STAGE DOOR PODCAST with Victoria Bullard & Eliza Gunther! @ps.stagedoorpod


A podcast talking all things theatre from auditioning to onstage horror stories with special guest appearances from some of Australia's leading creators. Conveniently hosted by two over caffeinated thespians, they can't wait to share their love of theatre with you all. When COVID-19 hit Australian shores in early 2020 it wasn't long before the arts world took some of the heaviest blows with theatres and venues quickly closing across the country. Just two of thousands to be let go from their own theatre jobs Elizabeth Gunther and Victoria Bullard saw an opportunity to foster a sense of community in a time of great social Isolation.

You can follow Tori and Eliza on their Instagram or their website

THE THEATRE PODCAST with Alan Seales @theatre_podcast

This is a podcast for artists, made by artists. With over two decades of experience in film and theatre both as cast and creative, host Alan Seales speaks with Broadway, TV, film and beyond’s biggest talents to learn more about not only how the world of theatre and performing operate, but also what makes it so real and human. In-depth, personal, behind-the-scenes conversations will highlight special details of the industry that most people may not know exist, will always find out what makes the guests love their craft, what makes them tick, and what truly inspires them.

DON'T BE SO DRAMATIC with Rachel Baker @dbsdpodcast 

Don't Be So Dramatic, the podcast that talks to different people in the entertainment industry to discover what their job involves and how they got there. Hosted by Rachel Baker, each episode delves into the career and thoughts of her guest in film, TV, theatre, dance, marketing, managing and many other areas.


Having known and worked with Rachel from university, she has worked extremely hard to make this podcast the best it can be and we've recently seen her go from strength to strength! I'm excited to have you hear her answer our question with a specific Disney focus.

You can follow Rachel on Instagram and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> 2412 no Episode 15 - Singing, Dancing, Acting...Wrestling? Dubbo Championship Wrestling ft. Zoe Ioannou & Luke Leong-Tay https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Singing--Dancing--Acting---Wrestling--Dubbo-Championship-Wrestling-ft--Zoe-Ioannou--Luke-Leong-Tay-e1ifhcp On today's episode, we sit down with rising stars, Zoe Ioannou and Luke Leong-Tay to discuss the new Australian musical Dubbo Championship Wrestling which premieres at the Hayes Theatre in May 2022. Zoe and Luke run us through the massive learning curves they've learned to undertake real wrestling moves on stage, whilst still presenting a rocking Aussie score. We also feature one of our first games on the podcast! See how many wrestler names you can guess correctly. Who will win? Zoe or Luke? Zoe is a graduate from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, with a Diploma of Musical Theatre. Zoe made her professional debut at a young age playing the role of Pepper in GFO’s production of Annie. Luke (He/him) is a Chinese Australian actor, musician and writer from Perth currently represented by Morrissey Management. After studying a Bachelors of Musical Theatre at WAAPA, Luke is passionate about creating new, Australian theatre. There’s not a spare seat in the Dubbo Dome. Ozzy the Aussie Battler flicks his cape and steps into the ring, and the crowd go troppo. This is Dubbo Championship Wrestling, the hilarious new Aussie rock musical that will change everything you thought you knew about professional wrestling, regional Australia, and musical theatre itself. Rose, a young woman from Dub-Vegas with wrestling in her blood, has long ago turned her back on the family business and Dubbo’s stifling small-town ways. When circumstance brings her back to her hometown on the eve of Dubbomania, the biggest wrestling tournament of the year, Rose is drawn into a monumental battle over family and identity, featuring capes, choreography, and some of the most colourful characters you’ll ever meet. The violence, the joy, the costumes, the thumbtacks. Will there be blood? We bloody hope so. Dubbo Championship Wrestling, written by rising stars Daniel and James Cullen and directed by smackdown champion Sheridan Harbridge, has been developed through Hayes Creative Development. Content Warning: Dubbo Championship Wrestling proudly makes FULL use of our filthy national lingo. Language may offend others! TICKETS: Tickets and information can be booked for either the Hayes Theatre or Riverside Parramatta through the links below. Hayes - https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/dubbo-championship-wrestling-2/ Riverside - https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/dubbo-championship-wrestling/ SIGN UP TO THE THEATRE THOUGHTS NEWSLETTER TODAY! Get your own copy of our monthly newsletter to recieve the latest news, reviews and exclusive giveaways only for newsletter subscribers. All you have to do is follow the link below or head to our website. It's that simple! SIGN UP HERE Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theatrethoughtsaus or on Tik Tok @theatre_thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 15 May 2022 20:30:00 -0000 Singing, Dancing, Acting...Wrestling? Dubbo Championship Wrestling ft. Zoe Ioannou & Luke Leong-Tay full 1 15 Justin Clarke On today's episode, we sit down with rising stars, Zoe Ioannou and Luke Leong-Tay to discuss the new Australian musical Dubbo Championship Wrestling which premieres at the Hayes Theatre in May 2022. On today's episode, we sit down with rising stars, Zoe Ioannou and Luke Leong-Tay to discuss the new Australian musical Dubbo Championship Wrestling which premieres at the Hayes Theatre in May 2022. Zoe and Luke run us through the massive learning curves they've learned to undertake real wrestling moves on stage, whilst still presenting a rocking Aussie score. We also feature one of our first games on the podcast! See how many wrestler names you can guess correctly. Who will win? Zoe or Luke? Zoe is a graduate from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, with a Diploma of Musical Theatre. Zoe made her professional debut at a young age playing the role of Pepper in GFO’s production of Annie. Luke (He/him) is a Chinese Australian actor, musician and writer from Perth currently represented by Morrissey Management. After studying a Bachelors of Musical Theatre at WAAPA, Luke is passionate about creating new, Australian theatre. There’s not a spare seat in the Dubbo Dome. Ozzy the Aussie Battler flicks his cape and steps into the ring, and the crowd go troppo. This is Dubbo Championship Wrestling, the hilarious new Aussie rock musical that will change everything you thought you knew about professional wrestling, regional Australia, and musical theatre itself. Rose, a young woman from Dub-Vegas with wrestling in her blood, has long ago turned her back on the family business and Dubbo’s stifling small-town ways. When circumstance brings her back to her hometown on the eve of Dubbomania, the biggest wrestling tournament of the year, Rose is drawn into a monumental battle over family and identity, featuring capes, choreography, and some of the most colourful characters you’ll ever meet. The violence, the joy, the costumes, the thumbtacks. Will there be blood? We bloody hope so. Dubbo Championship Wrestling, written by rising stars Daniel and James Cullen and directed by smackdown champion Sheridan Harbridge, has been developed through Hayes Creative Development. Content Warning: Dubbo Championship Wrestling proudly makes FULL use of our filthy national lingo. Language may offend others! TICKETS: Tickets and information can be booked for either the Hayes Theatre or Riverside Parramatta through the links below. Hayes - https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/dubbo-championship-wrestling-2/ Riverside - https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/dubbo-championship-wrestling/ SIGN UP TO THE THEATRE THOUGHTS NEWSLETTER TODAY! Get your own copy of our monthly newsletter to recieve the latest news, reviews and exclusive giveaways only for newsletter subscribers. All you have to do is follow the link below or head to our website. It's that simple! SIGN UP HERE Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theatrethoughtsaus or on Tik Tok @theatre_thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On today's episode, we sit down with rising stars, Zoe Ioannou and Luke Leong-Tay to discuss the new Australian musical Dubbo Championship Wrestling which premieres at the Hayes Theatre in May 2022. Zoe and Luke run us through the massive learning curves they've learned to undertake real wrestling moves on stage, whilst still presenting a rocking Aussie score. We also feature one of our first games on the podcast! See how many wrestler names you can guess correctly. Who will win? Zoe or Luke? Zoe is a graduate from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, with a Diploma of Musical Theatre. Zoe made her professional debut at a young age playing the role of Pepper in GFO’s production of Annie. Luke (He/him) is a Chinese Australian actor, musician and writer from Perth currently represented by Morrissey Management. After studying a Bachelors of Musical Theatre at WAAPA, Luke is passionate about creating new, Australian theatre. There’s not a spare seat in the Dubbo Dome. Ozzy the Aussie Battler flicks his cape and steps into the ring, and the crowd go troppo. This is Dubbo Championship Wrestling, the hilarious new Aussie rock musical that will change everything you thought you knew about professional wrestling, regional Australia, and musical theatre itself. Rose, a young woman from Dub-Vegas with wrestling in her blood, has long ago turned her back on the family business and Dubbo’s stifling small-town ways. When circumstance brings her back to her hometown on the eve of Dubbomania, the biggest wrestling tournament of the year, Rose is drawn into a monumental battle over family and identity, featuring capes, choreography, and some of the most colourful characters you’ll ever meet. The violence, the joy, the costumes, the thumbtacks. Will there be blood? We bloody hope so. Dubbo Championship Wrestling, written by rising stars Daniel and James Cullen and directed by smackdown champion Sheridan Harbridge, has been developed through Hayes Creative Development. Content Warning: Dubbo Championship Wrestling proudly makes FULL use of our filthy national lingo. Language may offend others! TICKETS: Tickets and information can be booked for either the Hayes Theatre or Riverside Parramatta through the links below. Hayes - https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/dubbo-championship-wrestling-2/ Riverside - https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/dubbo-championship-wrestling/ SIGN UP TO THE THEATRE THOUGHTS NEWSLETTER TODAY! Get your own copy of our monthly newsletter to recieve the latest news, reviews and exclusive giveaways only for newsletter subscribers. All you have to do is follow the link below or head to our website. It's that simple! SIGN UP HERE Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theatrethoughtsaus or on Tik Tok @theatre_thoughts

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]]> 1758 no Episode 14 - Clowning Around with Damien Warren-Smith - Garry Starr and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Clowning-Around-with-Damien-Warren-Smith---Garry-Starr-and-the-Melbourne-International-Comedy-Festival-e1gukbn In this episode, we sit down with the hilarious Damien Warren-Smith about the art of Clown and his character, Garry Starr. Damien is currently touring his latest production, Garry Starr: Greece Lightning which is coming to Darwin, the International Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival over the next two months. Damien shares the ins and outs of this unique form of theatre, his training at the École Philippe Gaulier, the creation of a Plague of Idiots, and how performers find their 'clown'. About Damien: Since graduating ACA’s 2.5 year program in 2004, Damien has been making a massive name for himself in his sell-out one-man shows, under the comedic alter-ego GARY STARR, touring England and the world. As well as this, Damien landed the role of ‘James’ in hit Aussie TV series Love My Way, in which he worked alongside Asher Keddie and Claudia Karvan, as well as working consistently in London and across the UK, on UK’s hit TV shows Law & Order: UK, and the BBC’s The Persuasionists. Warren made his professional stage debut in a production of Ladies Down Under for the Hull Truck Theatre Company, which led him to being cast in director Sue McCormick’s highly acclaimed production of Hamlet at Lancaster Castle. The production was shortlisted for a Peter Brook Empty Space Award in 2008. Damien continued to further his training in 2013 with legendary clown teacher Philippe Gaulier, and then formed the comedy troupe ‘Plague of Idiots’, which toured to theatre festivals around the world and eventually Edinburgh Fringe. Tickets for Garry Starr: Greece Lightning at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are on sale now via comedyfestival.com.au Tickets for the two Sydney productions at the Sydney Comedy Festival can be booked via sydneycomedyfest.com.au You can follow all things Garry Starr on Instagram by following @garrythestarr or follow Damien's journey by following @damiencreative ARE YOU LOOKING TO SEE MORE THEATRE IN 2022? Why not join our team of reviewers? We're currently on the lookout for Sydney and Melbourne theatre lovers to join our expanding team of writers at Theatre Thoughts. You'll gain experience in writing and sharing your thoughts on theatre, plus you get to see shows on us! If this sounds like you, email us at theatrethoughtsteam@outlook.com or by filling in the form on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0000 Clowning Around with Damien Warren-Smith - Garry Starr and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival full 1 13 Justin Clarke In this episode, we sit down with the hilarious Damien Warren-Smith about the art of Clown and his character, Garry Starr. In this episode, we sit down with the hilarious Damien Warren-Smith about the art of Clown and his character, Garry Starr. Damien is currently touring his latest production, Garry Starr: Greece Lightning which is coming to Darwin, the International Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival over the next two months. Damien shares the ins and outs of this unique form of theatre, his training at the École Philippe Gaulier, the creation of a Plague of Idiots, and how performers find their 'clown'. About Damien: Since graduating ACA’s 2.5 year program in 2004, Damien has been making a massive name for himself in his sell-out one-man shows, under the comedic alter-ego GARY STARR, touring England and the world. As well as this, Damien landed the role of ‘James’ in hit Aussie TV series Love My Way, in which he worked alongside Asher Keddie and Claudia Karvan, as well as working consistently in London and across the UK, on UK’s hit TV shows Law & Order: UK, and the BBC’s The Persuasionists. Warren made his professional stage debut in a production of Ladies Down Under for the Hull Truck Theatre Company, which led him to being cast in director Sue McCormick’s highly acclaimed production of Hamlet at Lancaster Castle. The production was shortlisted for a Peter Brook Empty Space Award in 2008. Damien continued to further his training in 2013 with legendary clown teacher Philippe Gaulier, and then formed the comedy troupe ‘Plague of Idiots’, which toured to theatre festivals around the world and eventually Edinburgh Fringe. Tickets for Garry Starr: Greece Lightning at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are on sale now via comedyfestival.com.au Tickets for the two Sydney productions at the Sydney Comedy Festival can be booked via sydneycomedyfest.com.au You can follow all things Garry Starr on Instagram by following @garrythestarr or follow Damien's journey by following @damiencreative ARE YOU LOOKING TO SEE MORE THEATRE IN 2022? Why not join our team of reviewers? We're currently on the lookout for Sydney and Melbourne theatre lovers to join our expanding team of writers at Theatre Thoughts. You'll gain experience in writing and sharing your thoughts on theatre, plus you get to see shows on us! If this sounds like you, email us at theatrethoughtsteam@outlook.com or by filling in the form on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we sit down with the hilarious Damien Warren-Smith about the art of Clown and his character, Garry Starr. Damien is currently touring his latest production, Garry Starr: Greece Lightning which is coming to Darwin, the International Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival over the next two months. Damien shares the ins and outs of this unique form of theatre, his training at the École Philippe Gaulier, the creation of a Plague of Idiots, and how performers find their 'clown'.

About Damien:

Since graduating ACA’s 2.5 year program in 2004, Damien has been making a massive name for himself in his sell-out one-man shows, under the comedic alter-ego GARY STARR, touring England and the world.


As well as this, Damien landed the role of ‘James’ in hit Aussie TV series Love My Way, in which he worked alongside Asher Keddie and Claudia Karvan, as well as working consistently in London and across the UK, on UK’s hit TV shows Law & Order: UK, and the BBC’s The Persuasionists. Warren made his professional stage debut in a production of Ladies Down Under for the Hull Truck Theatre Company, which led him to being cast in director Sue McCormick’s highly acclaimed production of Hamlet at Lancaster Castle. The production was shortlisted for a Peter Brook Empty Space Award in 2008.


Damien continued to further his training in 2013 with legendary clown teacher Philippe Gaulier, and then formed the comedy troupe ‘Plague of Idiots’, which toured to theatre festivals around the world and eventually Edinburgh Fringe.

Tickets for Garry Starr: Greece Lightning at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are on sale now via comedyfestival.com.au

Tickets for the two Sydney productions at the Sydney Comedy Festival can be booked via sydneycomedyfest.com.au

You can follow all things Garry Starr on Instagram by following @garrythestarr or follow Damien's journey by following @damiencreative

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]]> 1876 no Episode 13 - The Phantom of the Opera Under the Stars with Paul Tabone! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/The-Phantom-of-the-Opera-Under-the-Stars-with-Paul-Tabone-e1gukje In this episode we sit down with the wonderful Paul Ettore Tabone to discuss Handa Opera's Phantom of the Opera. Having completed over 1600 performances of Phantom in the role of Ubaldo Piangi, Aussie tenor, Paul Tabone comes back to Australia to reprise the role in the first ever outdoor production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic. Paul talks to us about how a small-town Queensland boy became one of the most sought after opera performers in theatre. He shares with us his love for Pavarotti, performing for Pavarotti's wife at the Verona Colisseum and his journey in Phantom of the Opera, including this new outdoor extravaganza and what he thinks of Andrew Lloyd Webber! About Paul: Paul Ettore Tabone began performing from the age of 9 and throughout his education attained extraordinary grades in piano, voice and music theory. He was given the honour of the prestigious ‘Most Promising Voice for Music Theatre Award’, both in 2007 & 2009 at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music. In 2011 Paul was engaged in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to the acclaimed The Phantom of The Opera, Love Never Dies in the supporting principal role of ‘Squelch’. In the same year he also performed in Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight in Melbourne which is broadcast nationally every Christmas eve. Paul moved to Italy in 2012 where he was engaged as a soloist in Puccini’s renowned opera Turandot in Florence. Paul has recently concluded a four-year contract at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s Glimmering West End in the role of Ubaldo Piango in the 33rd year of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of The Opera. Paul continues his success in the role of Ubaldo Piangi as he returns to Australia in the Lawrence Connor production of "The Phantom of The Opera" that will perform for a limited season at the Sydney Opera House & The Arts Centre Melbourne in 2021 & 2022. You can read up on Paul's extensive theatre history by visiting paultabone.com or by following him @tabonetenor Tickets for Handa Opera's Phantom of the Opera can be booked via opera.org.au ARE YOU LOOKING TO SEE MORE THEATRE IN 2022? Why not join our team of reviewers? We're currently on the lookout for Sydney and Melbourne theatre lovers to join our expanding team of writers at Theatre Thoughts. You'll gain experience in writing and sharing your thoughts on theatre, plus you get to see shows on us! If this sounds like you, email us at theatrethoughtsteam@outlook.com or by filling in the form on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0000 The Phantom of the Opera Under the Stars with Paul Tabone! full 1 14 Justin Clarke In this episode we sit down with the wonderful Paul Ettore Tabone to discuss Handa Opera's Phantom of the Opera. In this episode we sit down with the wonderful Paul Ettore Tabone to discuss Handa Opera's Phantom of the Opera. Having completed over 1600 performances of Phantom in the role of Ubaldo Piangi, Aussie tenor, Paul Tabone comes back to Australia to reprise the role in the first ever outdoor production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic. Paul talks to us about how a small-town Queensland boy became one of the most sought after opera performers in theatre. He shares with us his love for Pavarotti, performing for Pavarotti's wife at the Verona Colisseum and his journey in Phantom of the Opera, including this new outdoor extravaganza and what he thinks of Andrew Lloyd Webber! About Paul: Paul Ettore Tabone began performing from the age of 9 and throughout his education attained extraordinary grades in piano, voice and music theory. He was given the honour of the prestigious ‘Most Promising Voice for Music Theatre Award’, both in 2007 & 2009 at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music. In 2011 Paul was engaged in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to the acclaimed The Phantom of The Opera, Love Never Dies in the supporting principal role of ‘Squelch’. In the same year he also performed in Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight in Melbourne which is broadcast nationally every Christmas eve. Paul moved to Italy in 2012 where he was engaged as a soloist in Puccini’s renowned opera Turandot in Florence. Paul has recently concluded a four-year contract at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s Glimmering West End in the role of Ubaldo Piango in the 33rd year of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of The Opera. Paul continues his success in the role of Ubaldo Piangi as he returns to Australia in the Lawrence Connor production of "The Phantom of The Opera" that will perform for a limited season at the Sydney Opera House & The Arts Centre Melbourne in 2021 & 2022. You can read up on Paul's extensive theatre history by visiting paultabone.com or by following him @tabonetenor Tickets for Handa Opera's Phantom of the Opera can be booked via opera.org.au ARE YOU LOOKING TO SEE MORE THEATRE IN 2022? Why not join our team of reviewers? We're currently on the lookout for Sydney and Melbourne theatre lovers to join our expanding team of writers at Theatre Thoughts. You'll gain experience in writing and sharing your thoughts on theatre, plus you get to see shows on us! If this sounds like you, email us at theatrethoughtsteam@outlook.com or by filling in the form on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode we sit down with the wonderful Paul Ettore Tabone to discuss Handa Opera's Phantom of the Opera. Having completed over 1600 performances of Phantom in the role of Ubaldo Piangi, Aussie tenor, Paul Tabone comes back to Australia to reprise the role in the first ever outdoor production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic. Paul talks to us about how a small-town Queensland boy became one of the most sought after opera performers in theatre. He shares with us his love for Pavarotti, performing for Pavarotti's wife at the Verona Colisseum and his journey in Phantom of the Opera, including this new outdoor extravaganza and what he thinks of Andrew Lloyd Webber!


About Paul:

Paul Ettore Tabone began performing from the age of 9 and throughout his education attained extraordinary grades in piano, voice and music theory. He was given the honour of the prestigious ‘Most Promising Voice for Music Theatre Award’, both in 2007 & 2009 at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music.


In 2011 Paul was engaged in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to the acclaimed The Phantom of The Opera, Love Never Dies in the supporting principal role of ‘Squelch’. In the same year he also performed in Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight in Melbourne which is broadcast nationally every Christmas eve. Paul moved to Italy in 2012 where he was engaged as a soloist in Puccini’s renowned opera Turandot in Florence.


Paul has recently concluded a four-year contract at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s Glimmering West End in the role of Ubaldo Piango in the 33rd year of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of The Opera. Paul continues his success in the role of Ubaldo Piangi as he returns to Australia in the Lawrence Connor production of "The Phantom of The Opera" that will perform for a limited season at the Sydney Opera House & The Arts Centre Melbourne in 2021 & 2022.

You can read up on Paul's extensive theatre history by visiting paultabone.com or by following him @tabonetenor

Tickets for Handa Opera's Phantom of the Opera can be booked via opera.org.au

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SEE MORE THEATRE IN 2022? Why not join our team of reviewers? We're currently on the lookout for Sydney and Melbourne theatre lovers to join our expanding team of writers at Theatre Thoughts. You'll gain experience in writing and sharing your thoughts on theatre, plus you get to see shows on us! If this sounds like you, email us at theatrethoughtsteam@outlook.com or by filling in the form on our website.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2069 no Episode 12 - How do you become a Playwright? Kirsty Marillier & Orange Thrower https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/How-do-you-become-a-Playwright--Kirsty-Marillier--Orange-Thrower-e1fgmmr On this episode we sit down with actor and writer Kirsty Marillier to discuss the question: How do you become a playwright? Kirsty joins us to discuss how she made the journey from acting into writing, eventually creating one of the hottest shows in Sydney at the moment, Orange Thrower. We'll discuss the ins and outs of crafting a script from the beginning and what challenges lay in the way. Kirsty fills us in on the behind the scenes thoughts she has about her own work, and also where it fits in with the changing landscape of Australian theatre. Kirsty Marillier is a South African actor and award-winning playwright. She is currently a part of the Emerging Writers Group at Sydney Theatre Company and has two original works in development. Her first work, ORANGE THROWER, had its stage premiere in February 2022 with Griffin Theatre Company and National Theatre of Parramatta. ORANGE THROWER was the winner of the 2019 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award. Kirsty is currently in development with Belvoir St Theatre for her second play – THE ZAP, winner of the 2020 Max Afford Playwrights Award, which was developed with Playwriting Australia and Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s Next In Line program. She has been a part of multiple creative programs including Griffin Theatre Company’s Studio Artist Program (2020), Sydney Theatre Company’s Rough Draft Program (2019) and Malthouse Theatre’s Besen Writers Group (2018). In addition to being an award-winning writer, Kirsty is an accomplished performer having starred in drama including the Australian Premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE CHERRY ORCHARD with Belvoir St Theatre, HOME, I’M DARLING with Sydney Theatre Company, and COMA LAND with Black Swan State Theatre Company. Her acting credits in film and television include THE GREENHOUSE directed by Thomas Wilson-White; HOOK UP directed by Laura Nagy (short for MQFF/Paper Moose) and HOME AND AWAY. Kirsty attended WAAPA and has a BA in Creative Writing/Performance Studies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orange Thrower plays at the Griffin Theatre Company from 18 February - 26 March 2022 followed by a season at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta from Mar 30 — Apr 2, 2022. TICKETS: Griffin Theatre Riverside Parramatta FOLLOW OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OUR CONTENT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0000 How do you become a Playwright? Kirsty Marillier & Orange Thrower full 1 12 Justin Clarke On this episode we sit down with actor and writer Kirsty Marillier to discuss the question: How do you become a playwright? On this episode we sit down with actor and writer Kirsty Marillier to discuss the question: How do you become a playwright? Kirsty joins us to discuss how she made the journey from acting into writing, eventually creating one of the hottest shows in Sydney at the moment, Orange Thrower. We'll discuss the ins and outs of crafting a script from the beginning and what challenges lay in the way. Kirsty fills us in on the behind the scenes thoughts she has about her own work, and also where it fits in with the changing landscape of Australian theatre. Kirsty Marillier is a South African actor and award-winning playwright. She is currently a part of the Emerging Writers Group at Sydney Theatre Company and has two original works in development. Her first work, ORANGE THROWER, had its stage premiere in February 2022 with Griffin Theatre Company and National Theatre of Parramatta. ORANGE THROWER was the winner of the 2019 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award. Kirsty is currently in development with Belvoir St Theatre for her second play – THE ZAP, winner of the 2020 Max Afford Playwrights Award, which was developed with Playwriting Australia and Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s Next In Line program. She has been a part of multiple creative programs including Griffin Theatre Company’s Studio Artist Program (2020), Sydney Theatre Company’s Rough Draft Program (2019) and Malthouse Theatre’s Besen Writers Group (2018). In addition to being an award-winning writer, Kirsty is an accomplished performer having starred in drama including the Australian Premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE CHERRY ORCHARD with Belvoir St Theatre, HOME, I’M DARLING with Sydney Theatre Company, and COMA LAND with Black Swan State Theatre Company. Her acting credits in film and television include THE GREENHOUSE directed by Thomas Wilson-White; HOOK UP directed by Laura Nagy (short for MQFF/Paper Moose) and HOME AND AWAY. Kirsty attended WAAPA and has a BA in Creative Writing/Performance Studies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orange Thrower plays at the Griffin Theatre Company from 18 February - 26 March 2022 followed by a season at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta from Mar 30 — Apr 2, 2022. TICKETS: Griffin Theatre Riverside Parramatta FOLLOW OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OUR CONTENT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we sit down with actor and writer Kirsty Marillier to discuss the question: How do you become a playwright?

Kirsty joins us to discuss how she made the journey from acting into writing, eventually creating one of the hottest shows in Sydney at the moment, Orange Thrower. We'll discuss the ins and outs of crafting a script from the beginning and what challenges lay in the way. Kirsty fills us in on the behind the scenes thoughts she has about her own work, and also where it fits in with the changing landscape of Australian theatre.

Kirsty Marillier is a South African actor and award-winning playwright. She is currently a part of the Emerging Writers Group at Sydney Theatre Company and has two original works in development.

Her first work, ORANGE THROWER, had its stage premiere in February 2022 with Griffin Theatre Company and National Theatre of Parramatta. ORANGE THROWER was the winner of the 2019 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award.

Kirsty is currently in development with Belvoir St Theatre for her second play – THE ZAP, winner of the 2020 Max Afford Playwrights Award, which was developed with Playwriting Australia and Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s Next In Line program.

She has been a part of multiple creative programs including Griffin Theatre Company’s Studio Artist Program (2020), Sydney Theatre Company’s Rough Draft Program (2019) and Malthouse Theatre’s Besen Writers Group (2018).

In addition to being an award-winning writer, Kirsty is an accomplished performer having starred in drama including the Australian Premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE CHERRY ORCHARD with Belvoir St Theatre, HOME, I’M DARLING with Sydney Theatre Company, and COMA LAND with Black Swan State Theatre Company.

Her acting credits in film and television include THE GREENHOUSE directed by Thomas Wilson-White; HOOK UP directed by Laura Nagy (short for MQFF/Paper Moose) and HOME AND AWAY.

Kirsty attended WAAPA and has a BA in Creative Writing/Performance Studies.

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Orange Thrower plays at the Griffin Theatre Company from 18 February - 26 March 2022 followed by a season at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta from Mar 30 — Apr 2, 2022.

TICKETS:

Griffin Theatre

Riverside Parramatta

FOLLOW OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OUR CONTENT

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]]> 1960 no Episode 11 - Chicago the Musical! How did it become the longest running American Musical? Amy Copeland & So Popera Productions https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Chicago-the-Musical--How-did-it-become-the-longest-running-American-Musical--Amy-Copeland--So-Popera-Productions-e1ek34h What is the longest running American Musical? Easy, Chicago! This is one for your trivia nights folks.  I sit down with my friend Amy Copeland to discuss the history of Chicago the Musical, from its inception right up to the restaging of So Popera Productions 2017 sold out performance.  We'll discuss where Chicago the Musical came from, journey through its reiterations including the smash hit restaging on Broadway which one it a multitude of Tonys, and of course we'll share our thoughts on the famous movie version. Amy shares her insight into the foundations of the show and how it has become the longest running American Musical. Amy also shares the history of So Popera Productions and how it has established itself as a formidable company within the Illawarra's entertainment industry - bridging the gap between community and professional theatre. Established in 2008, the company was founded and continued to be managed by University of Wollongong graduates, all of whom have professional training in the Entertainment Industry. So Popera has staged four very successful Musical productions as well as a variety of cabaret and curated showcases - all while developing the proud tradition of providing quality, worthwhile opportunities for emerging artists in the Illawarra Region. So Popera has been awarded multiple times in 2014-2019 including Best Production of a Musical, Best Director, Best Musical Director, Best Choreographer, Best Set Design, Best Costume among other categories at the Canberra Area Theatre Awards, which encompasses regional NSW. In 2017, Brother & sister team Peter and Amy Copeland were also award the prestigious Gold Cat Award for outstanding contribution to Theatre and The Arts in multiple disciplines. CHICAGO THE MUSICAL - PRESENTED BY SO POPERA PRODUCTIONS March 29 - April 3, 2022 Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Tickets can be found HERE CHEAP THRILLS Our editor Charlotte’s top picks for those of us who can’t afford to, or couldn’t stand to, see another commercial musical!  March of 2022 is almost here and with restrictions easing, theatre and live performance in Sydney are back with a vengeance. If your New Year’s resolution this year is to see more theatre, you’ve got no idea where to start with what seems like millions of theatres in Sydney, or you’re flat broke and you think you can’t afford to see shows, this list is for you. In our new monthly feature on Theatre Thoughts, I’m featuring up and coming artists in Sydney in comedy, dance, cabaret and independent theatre in a list of shows you can see for about the same price as going to the movies and getting a bucket of popcorn and a drink (roughly 40 bucks). Plus, you’ll be able to brag to your friends that you’re so cultured because you’ve been to the t h e a t r e. Read the full article here SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR PODCAST! Head to our website (theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcasts) to fill out our survey and help shape the future of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. In the meantime, search all things Theatre Thoughts by searching the hashtag #ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Feb 2022 20:00:00 -0000 Chicago the Musical! How did it become the longest running American Musical? Amy Copeland & So Popera Productions full 1 11 Justin Clarke What is the longest running American Musical? Easy, Chicago! This is one for your trivia nights folks. What is the longest running American Musical? Easy, Chicago! This is one for your trivia nights folks.  I sit down with my friend Amy Copeland to discuss the history of Chicago the Musical, from its inception right up to the restaging of So Popera Productions 2017 sold out performance.  We'll discuss where Chicago the Musical came from, journey through its reiterations including the smash hit restaging on Broadway which one it a multitude of Tonys, and of course we'll share our thoughts on the famous movie version. Amy shares her insight into the foundations of the show and how it has become the longest running American Musical. Amy also shares the history of So Popera Productions and how it has established itself as a formidable company within the Illawarra's entertainment industry - bridging the gap between community and professional theatre. Established in 2008, the company was founded and continued to be managed by University of Wollongong graduates, all of whom have professional training in the Entertainment Industry. So Popera has staged four very successful Musical productions as well as a variety of cabaret and curated showcases - all while developing the proud tradition of providing quality, worthwhile opportunities for emerging artists in the Illawarra Region. So Popera has been awarded multiple times in 2014-2019 including Best Production of a Musical, Best Director, Best Musical Director, Best Choreographer, Best Set Design, Best Costume among other categories at the Canberra Area Theatre Awards, which encompasses regional NSW. In 2017, Brother & sister team Peter and Amy Copeland were also award the prestigious Gold Cat Award for outstanding contribution to Theatre and The Arts in multiple disciplines. CHICAGO THE MUSICAL - PRESENTED BY SO POPERA PRODUCTIONS March 29 - April 3, 2022 Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Tickets can be found HERE CHEAP THRILLS Our editor Charlotte’s top picks for those of us who can’t afford to, or couldn’t stand to, see another commercial musical!  March of 2022 is almost here and with restrictions easing, theatre and live performance in Sydney are back with a vengeance. If your New Year’s resolution this year is to see more theatre, you’ve got no idea where to start with what seems like millions of theatres in Sydney, or you’re flat broke and you think you can’t afford to see shows, this list is for you. In our new monthly feature on Theatre Thoughts, I’m featuring up and coming artists in Sydney in comedy, dance, cabaret and independent theatre in a list of shows you can see for about the same price as going to the movies and getting a bucket of popcorn and a drink (roughly 40 bucks). Plus, you’ll be able to brag to your friends that you’re so cultured because you’ve been to the t h e a t r e. Read the full article here SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR PODCAST! Head to our website (theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcasts) to fill out our survey and help shape the future of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. In the meantime, search all things Theatre Thoughts by searching the hashtag #ttpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What is the longest running American Musical? Easy, Chicago! This is one for your trivia nights folks. 

I sit down with my friend Amy Copeland to discuss the history of Chicago the Musical, from its inception right up to the restaging of So Popera Productions 2017 sold out performance. 

We'll discuss where Chicago the Musical came from, journey through its reiterations including the smash hit restaging on Broadway which one it a multitude of Tonys, and of course we'll share our thoughts on the famous movie version. Amy shares her insight into the foundations of the show and how it has become the longest running American Musical. Amy also shares the history of So Popera Productions and how it has established itself as a formidable company within the Illawarra's entertainment industry - bridging the gap between community and professional theatre.

Established in 2008, the company was founded and continued to be managed by University of Wollongong graduates, all of whom have professional training in the Entertainment Industry. So Popera has staged four very successful Musical productions as well as a variety of cabaret and curated showcases - all while developing the proud tradition of providing quality, worthwhile opportunities for emerging artists in the Illawarra Region.

So Popera has been awarded multiple times in 2014-2019 including Best Production of a Musical, Best Director, Best Musical Director, Best Choreographer, Best Set Design, Best Costume among other categories at the Canberra Area Theatre Awards, which encompasses regional NSW. In 2017, Brother & sister team Peter and Amy Copeland were also award the prestigious Gold Cat Award for outstanding contribution to Theatre and The Arts in multiple disciplines.

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL - PRESENTED BY SO POPERA PRODUCTIONS

March 29 - April 3, 2022

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

Tickets can be found HERE

CHEAP THRILLS

Our editor Charlotte’s top picks for those of us who can’t afford to, or couldn’t stand to, see another commercial musical! 

March of 2022 is almost here and with restrictions easing, theatre and live performance in Sydney are back with a vengeance. If your New Year’s resolution this year is to see more theatre, you’ve got no idea where to start with what seems like millions of theatres in Sydney, or you’re flat broke and you think you can’t afford to see shows, this list is for you.

In our new monthly feature on Theatre Thoughts, I’m featuring up and coming artists in Sydney in comedy, dance, cabaret and independent theatre in a list of shows you can see for about the same price as going to the movies and getting a bucket of popcorn and a drink (roughly 40 bucks). Plus, you’ll be able to brag to your friends that you’re so cultured because you’ve been to the t h e a t r e.

Read the full article here

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR PODCAST!

Head to our website (theatrethoughtsaus.online/podcasts) to fill out our survey and help shape the future of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast.

In the meantime, search all things Theatre Thoughts by searching the hashtag #ttpodcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1897 no Episode 10 - The immersive Theatre Experience, with Beth Daly & The Great Gatsby Immersive Play https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/The-immersive-Theatre-Experience--with-Beth-Daly--The-Great-Gatsby-Immersive-Play-e1e0j48 What exactly is an immersive experience and how can it elevate a classic text? That's the question we put to Beth Daly on today's podcast! Beth has been a part of the theatrical scene for years and crossed multiple mediums of performing, including street performance, television (All Saints, Water Rats), stage (Rules for Living, Jasper Jones, Away) and musical theatre (A New Brain, Fiddler on the Roof, Cry Baby, The Bridges of Madison County, Footloose). Now, Beth is directing a new Immersive Experience of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby which is set to inhabit the Wonderland Bar in Potts Point. We go through the history of The Great Gatsby from its humble origins, through to its literary acclaim and its many adaptations up to Viral Ventures newest immersive take on the text. The audience inhabits the character of Nick Carraway, as he tells a tragic love story. Midwest native Nick arrives in 1922 New York in search of the American dream. A would-be writer, he moves in next-door to millionaire Jay Gatsby and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering husband, Tom. Nick becomes drawn into the captivating world of the wealthy and, as he bears witness to their illusions and deceits, pens a tale of impossible love, dreams, and tragedy. A fable of the Jazz Age, of enchantment and illusion, of a world where love and dreams are pursued and betrayed, this immersive adaption of the much-loved story has been created to blur the boundaries of conventional theatre. It will allow audiences to explore and immerse themselves into the world of The Great Gatsby through a choose-your-own-adventure-style production that will make everyone’s experience personal and unique. Led by an ensemble of brilliantly talented Australian actors, GREAT GATSBY will offer audiences the opportunity to experience the story of Gatsby as they have never seen it before. Expect secret rendezvous, dramatic confrontations, bootleg gin and a party that only Gatsby could throw. SEASON DETAILS Venue:  Wonderland Bar (formerly The World Bar), 24 Bayswater Road, Potts Point Season: 18 February – 26 June 2022 Performance times:  Tues-Fri 7pm, Sat-Sun 2pm and 7pm Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes Price: $75-85 Bookings: explorehidden.com ---------------------------- TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE PODCAST! We are asking our listeners to take part in a short survey to provide us feedback on our episodes so far! It would be SO APPRECIATED if you took the time to complete this survey honestly so we can improve our podcast for YOU! Without you, we have no podcast. We’d like to know what you have loved, what you think works, and what you feel doesn’t. We’d also like to know what you’d like to hear on future episodes! Fill out the short survey HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0000 The immersive Theatre Experience, with Beth Daly & The Great Gatsby Immersive Play full 1 10 Justin Clarke What exactly is an immersive experience and how can it elevate a classic text? What exactly is an immersive experience and how can it elevate a classic text? That's the question we put to Beth Daly on today's podcast! Beth has been a part of the theatrical scene for years and crossed multiple mediums of performing, including street performance, television (All Saints, Water Rats), stage (Rules for Living, Jasper Jones, Away) and musical theatre (A New Brain, Fiddler on the Roof, Cry Baby, The Bridges of Madison County, Footloose). Now, Beth is directing a new Immersive Experience of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby which is set to inhabit the Wonderland Bar in Potts Point. We go through the history of The Great Gatsby from its humble origins, through to its literary acclaim and its many adaptations up to Viral Ventures newest immersive take on the text. The audience inhabits the character of Nick Carraway, as he tells a tragic love story. Midwest native Nick arrives in 1922 New York in search of the American dream. A would-be writer, he moves in next-door to millionaire Jay Gatsby and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering husband, Tom. Nick becomes drawn into the captivating world of the wealthy and, as he bears witness to their illusions and deceits, pens a tale of impossible love, dreams, and tragedy. A fable of the Jazz Age, of enchantment and illusion, of a world where love and dreams are pursued and betrayed, this immersive adaption of the much-loved story has been created to blur the boundaries of conventional theatre. It will allow audiences to explore and immerse themselves into the world of The Great Gatsby through a choose-your-own-adventure-style production that will make everyone’s experience personal and unique. Led by an ensemble of brilliantly talented Australian actors, GREAT GATSBY will offer audiences the opportunity to experience the story of Gatsby as they have never seen it before. Expect secret rendezvous, dramatic confrontations, bootleg gin and a party that only Gatsby could throw. SEASON DETAILS Venue:  Wonderland Bar (formerly The World Bar), 24 Bayswater Road, Potts Point Season: 18 February – 26 June 2022 Performance times:  Tues-Fri 7pm, Sat-Sun 2pm and 7pm Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes Price: $75-85 Bookings: explorehidden.com ---------------------------- TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE PODCAST! We are asking our listeners to take part in a short survey to provide us feedback on our episodes so far! It would be SO APPRECIATED if you took the time to complete this survey honestly so we can improve our podcast for YOU! Without you, we have no podcast. We’d like to know what you have loved, what you think works, and what you feel doesn’t. We’d also like to know what you’d like to hear on future episodes! Fill out the short survey HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What exactly is an immersive experience and how can it elevate a classic text? That's the question we put to Beth Daly on today's podcast! Beth has been a part of the theatrical scene for years and crossed multiple mediums of performing, including street performance, television (All Saints, Water Rats), stage (Rules for Living, Jasper Jones, Away) and musical theatre (A New Brain, Fiddler on the Roof, Cry Baby, The Bridges of Madison County, Footloose). Now, Beth is directing a new Immersive Experience of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby which is set to inhabit the Wonderland Bar in Potts Point. We go through the history of The Great Gatsby from its humble origins, through to its literary acclaim and its many adaptations up to Viral Ventures newest immersive take on the text. The audience inhabits the character of Nick Carraway, as he tells a tragic love story. Midwest native Nick arrives in 1922 New York in search of the American dream. A would-be writer, he moves in next-door to millionaire Jay Gatsby and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering husband, Tom. Nick becomes drawn into the captivating world of the wealthy and, as he bears witness to their illusions and deceits, pens a tale of impossible love, dreams, and tragedy. A fable of the Jazz Age, of enchantment and illusion, of a world where love and dreams are pursued and betrayed, this immersive adaption of the much-loved story has been created to blur the boundaries of conventional theatre. It will allow audiences to explore and immerse themselves into the world of The Great Gatsby through a choose-your-own-adventure-style production that will make everyone’s experience personal and unique. Led by an ensemble of brilliantly talented Australian actors, GREAT GATSBY will offer audiences the opportunity to experience the story of Gatsby as they have never seen it before. Expect secret rendezvous, dramatic confrontations, bootleg gin and a party that only Gatsby could throw. SEASON DETAILS Venue:  Wonderland Bar (formerly The World Bar), 24 Bayswater Road, Potts Point Season: 18 February – 26 June 2022 Performance times:  Tues-Fri 7pm, Sat-Sun 2pm and 7pm Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes Price: $75-85 Bookings: explorehidden.com ---------------------------- TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE PODCAST! We are asking our listeners to take part in a short survey to provide us feedback on our episodes so far! It would be SO APPRECIATED if you took the time to complete this survey honestly so we can improve our podcast for YOU! Without you, we have no podcast. We’d like to know what you have loved, what you think works, and what you feel doesn’t. We’d also like to know what you’d like to hear on future episodes! Fill out the short survey HERE

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]]> 1511 no Episode 9 - What is Activist Theatre? Scarlet the Concept Album with Jess Newman & Richard Lindenfelzer https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/What-is-Activist-Theatre--Scarlet-the-Concept-Album-with-Jess-Newman--Richard-Lindenfelzer-e1dgq53 We recently sat down the creators of Scarlet the Musical and their release of their Concept Recording Album (@scarletmusical).  Jess Newman and Richard Lindenfelzer met when studying a masters of music theatre writing at NYU. Richard is an American writer and performer based in NY. Jess is Australian and currently based in Melbourne, who boasts a great experience in the local industry and community. Throughout the podcast, we discuss how their inception of Scarlet became a developing musical and how it deals with climate change.  We also discuss how activism theatre can be used as a force for good in a changing theatre landscape. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the podcast where you will hear snippets from the concept album featuring Australia's own @maggiesmckenna @jaymehanekom and @blakeappelqvist  ‘Scarlet (Original Concept Recording)’ is a selection of five songs from the new musical written by award-winning composer and lyricist team Jess Newman (he/him) and Richard Lindenfelzer (he/him), featuring Dear Evan Hansen’s Maggie McKenna (they/them). The EP is out now, available to stream on all major digital music platforms. ‘Scarlet’ is an original post-apocalyptic science fiction parable for climate change and the importance of climate action. The new baroque-pop musical is the story of one woman's pursuit to discover the truth in a future dystopian world that hasn't seen the sun in over 400 years, and is beginning to doubt its existence entirely.  The conception of the musical itself is an international collaboration, being developed in both New York and Melbourne, Australia. It features some of Australia’s most prominent performers and industry members. The full-length musical had an Australian workshop in late 2021, and in New York, The Green Room 42 recently hosted a concert featuring a number of the recording’s songs. Between writers Lindenfelzer and Newman, their work has been performed at Radio City Music Hall, Playwrights Horizons, Manhattan Rep. Theatre, and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. This is their second major musical collaboration, and they are thrilled to see ‘Scarlet’ take its next step toward the stage.  ------------------------------------------------------------ LINKS Scarlet the Musical Instagram Page Scarlet the Musical Twitter LISTEN TO THE CONCEPT ALBUM NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 30 Jan 2022 19:35:00 -0000 What is Activist Theatre? Scarlet the Concept Album with Jess Newman & Richard Lindenfelzer full 1 9 Justin Clarke We recently sat down the creators of Scarlet the Musical and their release of their Concept Recording Album (@scarletmusical). We recently sat down the creators of Scarlet the Musical and their release of their Concept Recording Album (@scarletmusical).  Jess Newman and Richard Lindenfelzer met when studying a masters of music theatre writing at NYU. Richard is an American writer and performer based in NY. Jess is Australian and currently based in Melbourne, who boasts a great experience in the local industry and community. Throughout the podcast, we discuss how their inception of Scarlet became a developing musical and how it deals with climate change.  We also discuss how activism theatre can be used as a force for good in a changing theatre landscape. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the podcast where you will hear snippets from the concept album featuring Australia's own @maggiesmckenna @jaymehanekom and @blakeappelqvist  ‘Scarlet (Original Concept Recording)’ is a selection of five songs from the new musical written by award-winning composer and lyricist team Jess Newman (he/him) and Richard Lindenfelzer (he/him), featuring Dear Evan Hansen’s Maggie McKenna (they/them). The EP is out now, available to stream on all major digital music platforms. ‘Scarlet’ is an original post-apocalyptic science fiction parable for climate change and the importance of climate action. The new baroque-pop musical is the story of one woman's pursuit to discover the truth in a future dystopian world that hasn't seen the sun in over 400 years, and is beginning to doubt its existence entirely.  The conception of the musical itself is an international collaboration, being developed in both New York and Melbourne, Australia. It features some of Australia’s most prominent performers and industry members. The full-length musical had an Australian workshop in late 2021, and in New York, The Green Room 42 recently hosted a concert featuring a number of the recording’s songs. Between writers Lindenfelzer and Newman, their work has been performed at Radio City Music Hall, Playwrights Horizons, Manhattan Rep. Theatre, and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. This is their second major musical collaboration, and they are thrilled to see ‘Scarlet’ take its next step toward the stage.  ------------------------------------------------------------ LINKS Scarlet the Musical Instagram Page Scarlet the Musical Twitter LISTEN TO THE CONCEPT ALBUM NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We recently sat down the creators of Scarlet the Musical and their release of their Concept Recording Album (@scarletmusical). 

Jess Newman and Richard Lindenfelzer met when studying a masters of music theatre writing at NYU. Richard is an American writer and performer based in NY. Jess is Australian and currently based in Melbourne, who boasts a great experience in the local industry and community. Throughout the podcast, we discuss how their inception of Scarlet became a developing musical and how it deals with climate change. 

We also discuss how activism theatre can be used as a force for good in a changing theatre landscape. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the podcast where you will hear snippets from the concept album featuring Australia's own @maggiesmckenna @jaymehanekom and @blakeappelqvist 

‘Scarlet (Original Concept Recording)’ is a selection of five songs from the new musical written by award-winning composer and lyricist team Jess Newman (he/him) and Richard Lindenfelzer (he/him), featuring Dear Evan Hansen’s Maggie McKenna (they/them). The EP is out now, available to stream on all major digital music platforms. ‘Scarlet’ is an original post-apocalyptic science fiction parable for climate change and the importance of climate action. The new baroque-pop musical is the story of one woman's pursuit to discover the truth in a future dystopian world that hasn't seen the sun in over 400 years, and is beginning to doubt its existence entirely. 

The conception of the musical itself is an international collaboration, being developed in both New York and Melbourne, Australia. It features some of Australia’s most prominent performers and industry members. The full-length musical had an Australian workshop in late 2021, and in New York, The Green Room 42 recently hosted a concert featuring a number of the recording’s songs. Between writers Lindenfelzer and Newman, their work has been performed at Radio City Music Hall, Playwrights Horizons, Manhattan Rep. Theatre, and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. This is their second major musical collaboration, and they are thrilled to see ‘Scarlet’ take its next step toward the stage. 

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LINKS

Scarlet the Musical Instagram Page

Scarlet the Musical Twitter

LISTEN TO THE CONCEPT ALBUM NOW

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]]> 1238 no Episode 8 - Heathers and Cult Musicals, with Tiegan Denina https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Heathers-and-Cult-Musicals--with-Tiegan-Denina-e1cua8m It's a busy time for us here at Theatre Thoughts, and knowing that there are a few people in iso at the moment, we're gifting you with a NEW PODCAST. On this episode we have an amazing chat with the delightful Tiegan Denina about her upcoming role as Veronica in The Mitchell Old Company's production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL coming to the ARA Darling Quartre from the 8th February 2022. Tiegan has undergone training with the Australian Girls Choir, NIDA (Diploma of Musical Theatre) and VCA (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theatre). Her most recent roles include Sarah – Our House – VCA (dir. Tyran Parke), Dance Captain/Ensemble – The Mystery of Edwin Drood – VCA (dir. Jason Langley), Featured Soloist – Morning Melodies VCA (dir. Jayde Kirchert) and Ensemble – Chimerica – STC (dir. Kip Williams). Tiegan chats with us about why Heathers has such a cult following and is so well recieved by audiences. We also have a chat about some of our favourite screen to stage musicals and why musical moments stay in your memories. -------------------------------------------------------- The Mitchell Old Company presents, HEATHERS: The Musical, a high-energy immersive theatre experience. Based on the cult classic film of the same name, this heartfelt, hilarious and provocatively dark comedy will come to Sydney for a strictly limited season in February 2022. Featuring NEW SONGS straight from the West End production – come and join the 1989 class of Westerberg High School, for an explosive night of theatre! Brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, “Desperate Housewives”), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She’s the Man). HEATHERS: The Musical, is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. For more information, visit The Mitchell Old Company. Book, Music & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe. Based on the film written by Daniel Waters. By Arrangement with ORiGiNTM Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. TICKETS CAN BE BOUGHT HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 16 Jan 2022 19:00:00 -0000 Heathers and Cult Musicals, with Tiegan Denina full 1 8 Justin Clarke On this episode we have an amazing chat with the delightful Tiegan Denina about her upcoming role as Veronica in The Mitchell Old Company's production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL It's a busy time for us here at Theatre Thoughts, and knowing that there are a few people in iso at the moment, we're gifting you with a NEW PODCAST. On this episode we have an amazing chat with the delightful Tiegan Denina about her upcoming role as Veronica in The Mitchell Old Company's production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL coming to the ARA Darling Quartre from the 8th February 2022. Tiegan has undergone training with the Australian Girls Choir, NIDA (Diploma of Musical Theatre) and VCA (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theatre). Her most recent roles include Sarah – Our House – VCA (dir. Tyran Parke), Dance Captain/Ensemble – The Mystery of Edwin Drood – VCA (dir. Jason Langley), Featured Soloist – Morning Melodies VCA (dir. Jayde Kirchert) and Ensemble – Chimerica – STC (dir. Kip Williams). Tiegan chats with us about why Heathers has such a cult following and is so well recieved by audiences. We also have a chat about some of our favourite screen to stage musicals and why musical moments stay in your memories. -------------------------------------------------------- The Mitchell Old Company presents, HEATHERS: The Musical, a high-energy immersive theatre experience. Based on the cult classic film of the same name, this heartfelt, hilarious and provocatively dark comedy will come to Sydney for a strictly limited season in February 2022. Featuring NEW SONGS straight from the West End production – come and join the 1989 class of Westerberg High School, for an explosive night of theatre! Brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, “Desperate Housewives”), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She’s the Man). HEATHERS: The Musical, is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. For more information, visit The Mitchell Old Company. Book, Music & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe. Based on the film written by Daniel Waters. By Arrangement with ORiGiNTM Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. TICKETS CAN BE BOUGHT HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's a busy time for us here at Theatre Thoughts, and knowing that there are a few people in iso at the moment, we're gifting you with a NEW PODCAST. On this episode we have an amazing chat with the delightful Tiegan Denina about her upcoming role as Veronica in The Mitchell Old Company's production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL coming to the ARA Darling Quartre from the 8th February 2022. Tiegan has undergone training with the Australian Girls Choir, NIDA (Diploma of Musical Theatre) and VCA (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theatre). Her most recent roles include Sarah – Our House – VCA (dir. Tyran Parke), Dance Captain/Ensemble – The Mystery of Edwin Drood – VCA (dir. Jason Langley), Featured Soloist – Morning Melodies VCA (dir. Jayde Kirchert) and Ensemble – Chimerica – STC (dir. Kip Williams). Tiegan chats with us about why Heathers has such a cult following and is so well recieved by audiences. We also have a chat about some of our favourite screen to stage musicals and why musical moments stay in your memories. -------------------------------------------------------- The Mitchell Old Company presents, HEATHERS: The Musical, a high-energy immersive theatre experience. Based on the cult classic film of the same name, this heartfelt, hilarious and provocatively dark comedy will come to Sydney for a strictly limited season in February 2022. Featuring NEW SONGS straight from the West End production – come and join the 1989 class of Westerberg High School, for an explosive night of theatre! Brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, “Desperate Housewives”), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She’s the Man). HEATHERS: The Musical, is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. For more information, visit The Mitchell Old Company. Book, Music & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe. Based on the film written by Daniel Waters. By Arrangement with ORiGiNTM Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. TICKETS CAN BE BOUGHT HERE

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]]> 1091 no Episode 7 - Marina Abramović's presence in the Museum of Modern Love, with Julian Garner https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Marina-Abramovis-presence-in-the-Museum-of-Modern-Love--with-Julian-Garner-e1cg5m9 On this episode we sit down with actor Julian Garner to discuss The Museum of Modern Love, Marina Abramović's The Artist is Present and what kept Julian busy throughout lockdown. Julian is a National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) graduate. His theatre credits include The Turquoise Elephant for Griffin Theatre Company; Inner Voices for Red Line Productions; Arcadiaand Storm Boy for Sydney Theatre Company; The Crucible, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing and Cyrano de Bergerac for Sport for Jove; Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, As You Like It, The Wars of the Roses, Measure for Measure and Twelfth Night for Bell Shakespeare His television credits include Top of the Lake: China Girl, Reckoning, Pulse, Janet King, McLeod’s Daughters, Blackjack, Home and Away and more recently the Peter Duncan directed mini-series Operation Buffalo. His film credits include Top End Wedding, Killing Ground, Problem Play, Head On, The Children of the Corn and I Am Woman He is currently filming on Network Ten’s series 2 of The Secret She Keeps. "[A] rare treat… an astute meditation on art, bravery, friendship, love, how to live, and on dying." - Sydney Morning Herald novel review Following a successful series of development readings staged as part of Sydney Festival 2021, Seymour Centre is proud to present the world premiere production of The Museum of Modern Love at Sydney Festival 2022. Adapted from the Stella Prize-winning novel by Heather Rose, The Museum of Modern Love follows New York-based film composer, Arky Levin, a man struggling to live and work in the face of incredible loss. By chance, Arky finds his way to MoMA and sees Marina Abramović in The Artist is Present—a marathon and now-legendary feat of performance art that saw Abramović sitting silent and completely still opposite thousands of museum visitors in the spring of 2010. Arky returns to MoMA again and again, and encounters other viewers also drawn to the exhibit, each with their own reasons for spending hours in the presence of Abramović. As the performance unfolds, so does Arky, and with his life coming back into focus, he finally understands what he must do to move forward. Set against the backdrop of one of the greatest art events in modern history, and blurring the lines between spectator and artist, this transfixing new work explores dying and living, courage and commitment—and meditates on the power of art to unite and connect us, even in an increasingly disconnected world. As part of The Museum of Modern Love, 10 people per performance will have the opportunity to sit on stage and be part of the action. All on-stage ticket holders will need to meet backstage before the show for a briefing and ticket holders will need to stay on stage for the duration of the performance. Further details on the Seymour Centre Website. Below you can find all the links to things discussed in today's episode: TICKETS - https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/the-museum-of-modern-love Marina Abramović's The Artist is Present Marina meets former partner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 09 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0000 Marina Abramović's presence in the Museum of Modern Love, with Julian Garner full 1 7 Justin Clarke On this episode we sit down with actor Julian Garner to discuss The Museum of Modern Love, Marina Abramović's The Artist is Present and what kept Julian busy throughout lockdown. On this episode we sit down with actor Julian Garner to discuss The Museum of Modern Love, Marina Abramović's The Artist is Present and what kept Julian busy throughout lockdown. Julian is a National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) graduate. His theatre credits include The Turquoise Elephant for Griffin Theatre Company; Inner Voices for Red Line Productions; Arcadiaand Storm Boy for Sydney Theatre Company; The Crucible, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing and Cyrano de Bergerac for Sport for Jove; Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, As You Like It, The Wars of the Roses, Measure for Measure and Twelfth Night for Bell Shakespeare His television credits include Top of the Lake: China Girl, Reckoning, Pulse, Janet King, McLeod’s Daughters, Blackjack, Home and Away and more recently the Peter Duncan directed mini-series Operation Buffalo. His film credits include Top End Wedding, Killing Ground, Problem Play, Head On, The Children of the Corn and I Am Woman He is currently filming on Network Ten’s series 2 of The Secret She Keeps. "[A] rare treat… an astute meditation on art, bravery, friendship, love, how to live, and on dying." - Sydney Morning Herald novel review Following a successful series of development readings staged as part of Sydney Festival 2021, Seymour Centre is proud to present the world premiere production of The Museum of Modern Love at Sydney Festival 2022. Adapted from the Stella Prize-winning novel by Heather Rose, The Museum of Modern Love follows New York-based film composer, Arky Levin, a man struggling to live and work in the face of incredible loss. By chance, Arky finds his way to MoMA and sees Marina Abramović in The Artist is Present—a marathon and now-legendary feat of performance art that saw Abramović sitting silent and completely still opposite thousands of museum visitors in the spring of 2010. Arky returns to MoMA again and again, and encounters other viewers also drawn to the exhibit, each with their own reasons for spending hours in the presence of Abramović. As the performance unfolds, so does Arky, and with his life coming back into focus, he finally understands what he must do to move forward. Set against the backdrop of one of the greatest art events in modern history, and blurring the lines between spectator and artist, this transfixing new work explores dying and living, courage and commitment—and meditates on the power of art to unite and connect us, even in an increasingly disconnected world. As part of The Museum of Modern Love, 10 people per performance will have the opportunity to sit on stage and be part of the action. All on-stage ticket holders will need to meet backstage before the show for a briefing and ticket holders will need to stay on stage for the duration of the performance. Further details on the Seymour Centre Website. Below you can find all the links to things discussed in today's episode: TICKETS - https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/the-museum-of-modern-love Marina Abramović's The Artist is Present Marina meets former partner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we sit down with actor Julian Garner to discuss The Museum of Modern Love, Marina Abramović's The Artist is Present and what kept Julian busy throughout lockdown. Julian is a National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) graduate. His theatre credits include The Turquoise Elephant for Griffin Theatre Company; Inner Voices for Red Line Productions; Arcadiaand Storm Boy for Sydney Theatre Company; The Crucible, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing and Cyrano de Bergerac for Sport for Jove; Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, As You Like It, The Wars of the Roses, Measure for Measure and Twelfth Night for Bell Shakespeare His television credits include Top of the Lake: China Girl, Reckoning, Pulse, Janet King, McLeod’s Daughters, Blackjack, Home and Away and more recently the Peter Duncan directed mini-series Operation Buffalo. His film credits include Top End Wedding, Killing Ground, Problem Play, Head On, The Children of the Corn and I Am Woman He is currently filming on Network Ten’s series 2 of The Secret She Keeps. "[A] rare treat… an astute meditation on art, bravery, friendship, love, how to live, and on dying." - Sydney Morning Herald novel review Following a successful series of development readings staged as part of Sydney Festival 2021, Seymour Centre is proud to present the world premiere production of The Museum of Modern Love at Sydney Festival 2022. Adapted from the Stella Prize-winning novel by Heather Rose, The Museum of Modern Love follows New York-based film composer, Arky Levin, a man struggling to live and work in the face of incredible loss. By chance, Arky finds his way to MoMA and sees Marina Abramović in The Artist is Present—a marathon and now-legendary feat of performance art that saw Abramović sitting silent and completely still opposite thousands of museum visitors in the spring of 2010. Arky returns to MoMA again and again, and encounters other viewers also drawn to the exhibit, each with their own reasons for spending hours in the presence of Abramović. As the performance unfolds, so does Arky, and with his life coming back into focus, he finally understands what he must do to move forward. Set against the backdrop of one of the greatest art events in modern history, and blurring the lines between spectator and artist, this transfixing new work explores dying and living, courage and commitment—and meditates on the power of art to unite and connect us, even in an increasingly disconnected world. As part of The Museum of Modern Love, 10 people per performance will have the opportunity to sit on stage and be part of the action. All on-stage ticket holders will need to meet backstage before the show for a briefing and ticket holders will need to stay on stage for the duration of the performance. Further details on the Seymour Centre Website. Below you can find all the links to things discussed in today's episode: TICKETS - https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/the-museum-of-modern-love Marina Abramović's The Artist is Present Marina meets former partner

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]]> 1228 no Episode 6 - How 'An American in Paris' blends Musical Theatre and Ballet, with Leanne Cope https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/How-An-American-in-Paris-blends-Musical-Theatre-and-Ballet--with-Leanne-Cope-e1c1gju We finish the year with something very special, our one on one with the talented Leanne Cope! Leanne Cope is currently in rehearsals for the Australian Premiere of An American in Paris which begins in National Tour in Brisbane of January 2022. Leanne Cope is a British Tony and Grammy Award-nominated dancer and actor and originated the role of Lise Dassin in the Broadway and West End productions of An American in Paris. She began her career at the Royal Ballet, where she was First Artist, after graduating from the Royal Ballet School. We sit down with Leanne to discuss the production, how she landed the role of Lise Dassin on Broadway, as well as what theatre fans should expect from this unique production. Be sure to follow us or subscribe to our podcast channels on either spotify, stitcher, googlepodcasts, or applepodcasts to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0000 How 'An American in Paris' blends Musical Theatre and Ballet, with Leanne Cope full 1 6 Justin Clarke We finish the year with something very special, our one on one with the talented Leanne Cope! We finish the year with something very special, our one on one with the talented Leanne Cope! Leanne Cope is currently in rehearsals for the Australian Premiere of An American in Paris which begins in National Tour in Brisbane of January 2022. Leanne Cope is a British Tony and Grammy Award-nominated dancer and actor and originated the role of Lise Dassin in the Broadway and West End productions of An American in Paris. She began her career at the Royal Ballet, where she was First Artist, after graduating from the Royal Ballet School. We sit down with Leanne to discuss the production, how she landed the role of Lise Dassin on Broadway, as well as what theatre fans should expect from this unique production. Be sure to follow us or subscribe to our podcast channels on either spotify, stitcher, googlepodcasts, or applepodcasts to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We finish the year with something very special, our one on one with the talented Leanne Cope! Leanne Cope is currently in rehearsals for the Australian Premiere of An American in Paris which begins in National Tour in Brisbane of January 2022. Leanne Cope is a British Tony and Grammy Award-nominated dancer and actor and originated the role of Lise Dassin in the Broadway and West End productions of An American in Paris. She began her career at the Royal Ballet, where she was First Artist, after graduating from the Royal Ballet School. We sit down with Leanne to discuss the production, how she landed the role of Lise Dassin on Broadway, as well as what theatre fans should expect from this unique production. Be sure to follow us or subscribe to our podcast channels on either spotify, stitcher, googlepodcasts, or applepodcasts to listen.

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]]> 1353 no Episode 5 - How improvisation plays a role in theatre, with Jarrod Riesinger and Bradley Ward https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/How-improvisation-plays-a-role-in-theatre--with-Jarrod-Riesinger-and-Bradley-Ward-e1bsdm3 In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Riesinger & Bradley Ward from Rising Arts Productions to discuss their production of Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic which is coming to the Flight Path Theatre in January, and the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in April 2022. We’ll discuss how the production team kept rehearsals going throughout lockdown, why they believe new productions are essential for out-of-the-city theatres, and even perform a hilarious improvisation game! Be sure to listen to the end of the podcast for a massive new giveaway! The episode will be available to stream from spotify, apple podcasts, google podcasts and stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 19 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0000 How improvisation plays a role in theatre, with Jarrod Riesinger and Bradley Ward full 1 5 Justin Clarke In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Riesinger & Bradley Ward from Rising Arts Productions to discuss their production of Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Riesinger & Bradley Ward from Rising Arts Productions to discuss their production of Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic which is coming to the Flight Path Theatre in January, and the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in April 2022. We’ll discuss how the production team kept rehearsals going throughout lockdown, why they believe new productions are essential for out-of-the-city theatres, and even perform a hilarious improvisation game! Be sure to listen to the end of the podcast for a massive new giveaway! The episode will be available to stream from spotify, apple podcasts, google podcasts and stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Riesinger & Bradley Ward from Rising Arts Productions to discuss their production of Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic which is coming to the Flight Path Theatre in January, and the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in April 2022. We’ll discuss how the production team kept rehearsals going throughout lockdown, why they believe new productions are essential for out-of-the-city theatres, and even perform a hilarious improvisation game! Be sure to listen to the end of the podcast for a massive new giveaway! The episode will be available to stream from spotify, apple podcasts, google podcasts and stitcher.

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]]> 1461 no Episode 4 - Who are CDP Theatre Producers, with Andrew Threlfall https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Who-are-CDP-Theatre-Producers--with-Andrew-Threlfall-e1b8j20 On today's show, we chat exclusively with Andrew Threlfall from CDP Theatre Producers about their upcoming production, Guess How Much I Love You which is set to open at the Seymour Centre from the 15th December. Andrew talks through his role at CDP as well as what it means to be a producer in the theatre industry as well as what makes Guess How Much I Love You a must see production for all ages. We also throw Andrew our own Theatre Thoughts question on how he would bring a much loved classic to life on stage. Stay tuned to hear which show we choose! Be sure to leave us a review or follow us on our socials. Facebook Instagram Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0000 Who are CDP Theatre Producers? With Andrew Threlfall full 1 4 Justin Clarke On today's show, we chat exclusively with Andrew Threlfall from CDP Theatre Producers about their upcoming production, Guess How Much I Love You On today's show, we chat exclusively with Andrew Threlfall from CDP Theatre Producers about their upcoming production, Guess How Much I Love You which is set to open at the Seymour Centre from the 15th December. Andrew talks through his role at CDP as well as what it means to be a producer in the theatre industry as well as what makes Guess How Much I Love You a must see production for all ages. We also throw Andrew our own Theatre Thoughts question on how he would bring a much loved classic to life on stage. Stay tuned to hear which show we choose! Be sure to leave us a review or follow us on our socials. Facebook Instagram Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On today's show, we chat exclusively with Andrew Threlfall from CDP Theatre Producers about their upcoming production, Guess How Much I Love You which is set to open at the Seymour Centre from the 15th December. Andrew talks through his role at CDP as well as what it means to be a producer in the theatre industry as well as what makes Guess How Much I Love You a must see production for all ages. We also throw Andrew our own Theatre Thoughts question on how he would bring a much loved classic to life on stage. Stay tuned to hear which show we choose! Be sure to leave us a review or follow us on our socials. Facebook Instagram Website

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]]> 993 no Episode 3 - Theatre Chat: The Legacy of Stephen Sondheim https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Theatre-Chat-The-Legacy-of-Stephen-Sondheim-e1b8irs On a very special podcast, we sit down with Theatre Thoughts regular, Daniel Stefanovski, and our Editor, Charlotte Smee, to discuss the late, great Stephen Sondheim. Passing away just before the beginning of December, we pay tribute to what makes Sondheim such a force that will continue to resonate in the theatre world. We'll also share our own thoughts on some of his biggest shows and best songs, as well as some of our least favourites. You'll also hear the incomparable Lin Manuel Miranda reading a tribute in New York's Time Square. So stay tuned! Be sure to leave us a review or share our podcast around! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Dec 2021 23:17:00 -0000 Theatre Chat: The Legacy of Stephen Sondheim full 1 3 Justin Clarke On a very special podcast, we sit down with Theatre Thoughts regular, Daniel Stefanovski, and our Editor, Charlotte Smee, to discuss the late, great Stephen Sondheim. On a very special podcast, we sit down with Theatre Thoughts regular, Daniel Stefanovski, and our Editor, Charlotte Smee, to discuss the late, great Stephen Sondheim. Passing away just before the beginning of December, we pay tribute to what makes Sondheim such a force that will continue to resonate in the theatre world. We'll also share our own thoughts on some of his biggest shows and best songs, as well as some of our least favourites. You'll also hear the incomparable Lin Manuel Miranda reading a tribute in New York's Time Square. So stay tuned! Be sure to leave us a review or share our podcast around! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On a very special podcast, we sit down with Theatre Thoughts regular, Daniel Stefanovski, and our Editor, Charlotte Smee, to discuss the late, great Stephen Sondheim. Passing away just before the beginning of December, we pay tribute to what makes Sondheim such a force that will continue to resonate in the theatre world. We'll also share our own thoughts on some of his biggest shows and best songs, as well as some of our least favourites. You'll also hear the incomparable Lin Manuel Miranda reading a tribute in New York's Time Square. So stay tuned! Be sure to leave us a review or share our podcast around!

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]]> 1246 no Episode 2 - Theatre Thoughts Live: Sydney Theatre Royal reopens for Jagged Little Pill https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Theatre-Thoughts-Live-Sydney-Theatre-Royal-reopens-for-Jagged-Little-Pill-e1b8ipv On this episode, we chat with Sir Howard Panter, Joint CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment as well as Tim McFarlane, Executive Charimain-Asia Pacific, on the reopening of the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We go into what their plans are for the theatre moving forward, as well as what they envision for the Sydney theatre scene. We’ll also hear from Jagged Little Pill cast members Natalie Bassingthwaite and newcomer Emily Nkomo on why they’re excited for audiences to see the smash-hit musical, as well as what shows they’d love to see come to the new theatre. You can listen on Spotify, Applepodcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher from our Anchor Podcasts site. A massive thank you also has to go out to Life is Productions for the footage posted on our website and the audio for today’s podcast. Give them a follow on Instagram @lifeisproductions or on their Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Dec 2021 22:37:00 -0000 Theatre Thoughts Live: Sydney Theatre Royal reopens for Jagged Little Pill full 1 2 Justin Clarke On this episode, we chat with Sir Howard Panter, Joint CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment as well as Tim McFarlane, Executive Charimain-Asia Pacific, on the reopening of the Theatre Royal in Sydney. On this episode, we chat with Sir Howard Panter, Joint CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment as well as Tim McFarlane, Executive Charimain-Asia Pacific, on the reopening of the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We go into what their plans are for the theatre moving forward, as well as what they envision for the Sydney theatre scene. We’ll also hear from Jagged Little Pill cast members Natalie Bassingthwaite and newcomer Emily Nkomo on why they’re excited for audiences to see the smash-hit musical, as well as what shows they’d love to see come to the new theatre. You can listen on Spotify, Applepodcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher from our Anchor Podcasts site. A massive thank you also has to go out to Life is Productions for the footage posted on our website and the audio for today’s podcast. Give them a follow on Instagram @lifeisproductions or on their Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode, we chat with Sir Howard Panter, Joint CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment as well as Tim McFarlane, Executive Charimain-Asia Pacific, on the reopening of the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We go into what their plans are for the theatre moving forward, as well as what they envision for the Sydney theatre scene. We’ll also hear from Jagged Little Pill cast members Natalie Bassingthwaite and newcomer Emily Nkomo on why they’re excited for audiences to see the smash-hit musical, as well as what shows they’d love to see come to the new theatre. You can listen on Spotify, Applepodcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher from our Anchor Podcasts site. A massive thank you also has to go out to Life is Productions for the footage posted on our website and the audio for today’s podcast. Give them a follow on Instagram @lifeisproductions or on their Facebook page

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]]> 1006 no Episode 1: Theatre Chat: What's so captivating about Come From Away? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/Theatre-Chat-Whats-so-captivating-about-Come-From-Away-e1avclf On our first ever podcast join me as I sit down with my friend, Daniel Stefanovski, to discuss one of our favourite shows, Come From Away. We'll share our exclusive review on the production as well as share some behind-the-scenes insights into the show we've found along our love fest with the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:43:00 -0000 Theatre Chat: What's so captivating about Come From Away? full 1 1 Justin Clarke On our first ever podcast join me as I sit down with my friend, Daniel Stefanovski, to discuss one of our favourite shows, Come From Away. On our first ever podcast join me as I sit down with my friend, Daniel Stefanovski, to discuss one of our favourite shows, Come From Away. We'll share our exclusive review on the production as well as share some behind-the-scenes insights into the show we've found along our love fest with the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On our first ever podcast join me as I sit down with my friend, Daniel Stefanovski, to discuss one of our favourite shows, Come From Away. We'll share our exclusive review on the production as well as share some behind-the-scenes insights into the show we've found along our love fest with the show.

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]]> 930 no The Theatre Thoughts Podcast: Trailer https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-theatre-thoughts-podcast/episodes/The-Theatre-Thoughts-Podcast-Trailer-e1ap5a6 Listen to The Theatre Thoughts Podcast trailer to find out...when do we drop new episodes? What's on our Patreon? Where do we subscribe. Get your answers now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 21 Nov 2021 08:17:00 -0000 The Theatre Thoughts Podcast: Trailer trailer Justin Clarke Listen to The Theatre Thoughts Podcast trailer now! Listen to The Theatre Thoughts Podcast trailer to find out...when do we drop new episodes? What's on our Patreon? Where do we subscribe. Get your answers now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Listen to The Theatre Thoughts Podcast trailer to find out...when do we drop new episodes? What's on our Patreon? Where do we subscribe. Get your answers now!

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