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STAGES with Peter Eyers
STAGES is the podcast that accesses a variety of professional life connecting with an audience. A host of creative artists reflect on their career, their process and what matters – to them. Some have made the arts a lifetime pursuit, some explain how their career became a happy accident … but all describe the challenges and demands – and ultimately celebrate why there’s no business like show business! STAGES talks to talent from front of house and backstage - directors, designers, drag artists…
Episodes
- STAGES with Peter Eyers
STAGES Episode 588: PAUL WHITE
Paul White studied classical piano at The University of Adelaide with Dr Graham Williams, graduating B.Mus with Honours (Performance) followed by Dip. Jazz…
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STAGES Episode 587: VIDYA MAKAN
Vidya Makan grew up in Brisbane spending most of her time on the football (soccer) field with dreams of one day becoming a Matilda. However, at the age of 14…
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STAGES Episode 586: PENNY MCNAMEE
Penny McNamee is currently starring as Rachel in the smash hit - MJ the Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne. Most recently Penny stared in Neil…
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STAGES Episode 585: STEVEN KRAMER
Steven Kramer is a multi-faceted artist working as a music director, pianist, writer, composer, orchestrator, producer and cabaret performer. He has been the…
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STAGES Episode 584: TRICIA PAOLUCCIO
Tricia Paoluccio is a multifaceted actor, distinctive visual artist, and dynamic creator whose talents flourished in remarkable ways during the pandemic. Two…
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STAGES Episode 583: TARA MORICE
A graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Tara Morice has worked extensively in theatre, film and television for over 30 years. Her first…
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STAGES Episode 582: ALEXIS FISHMAN
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Alexis Fishman is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). She was nominated for a…
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STAGES Episode 581: NONI HAZLEHURST
Noni Hazlehurst recently returned to the stage with MOTHER at the Arts Centre in Melbourne. Her autobiography Dropping the Mask was released in October 2024…
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STAGES Episode 580: FRANCIS GREENSLADE
Francis Greenslade began performing with the Adelaide University Footlights. He has been an actor and a teacher for over 30 years. He is best known for…
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STAGES Episode 579: IAN STENLAKE
From beloved TV dramas to blockbuster musicals, Ian Stenlake has carved out a dynamic career across stage and screen. Most recently, he conjured magic (and…
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STAGES Episode 578: ROBERT W. SCHNEIDER
Robert W. Schneider is one of the foremost educators and lecturers in the world of theatre having given countless presentations at Yale, Fordham, The Institute…
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STAGES Episode 577: RACHELLE DURKIN
Australian/American soprano Rachelle Durkin began her career in Australia, winning three of that country’s major vocal competitions: The Herald Sun Aria, The…
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STAGES Episode 576: MARG HORWELL
Marg Horwell is a multi-award-winning Theatre, Opera and Film Designer, Installation Artist and Photographer. Marg’s recent select credits include; The…
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STAGES Episode 575: CHARLES BUSCH - PART 2
Charles Busch has forged a unique place in the world of entertainment as playwright, actor, director, novelist, cabaret performer and drag icon. He is the…
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STAGES Episode 574: CHARLES BUSCH - PART 1
Charles Busch has forged a unique place in the world of entertainment as playwright, actor, director, novelist, cabaret performer and drag icon. He is the…
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STAGES Episode 573: SEANN MILEY MOORE
Seann Miley Moore graduated from the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2013. They quickly established themself in the world of musical theatre in…
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STAGES Episode 572: WENDY HARMER
Wendy Harmer is one of Australia’s most versatile entertainers – broadcaster, author, journalist and stage performer. As a stand-up comedian she performed her…
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STAGES Episode 571: JAMES SMILLIE
James Smillie has captivated audiences over several decades. Commencing his career at the age of 10, as an in-demand boy soprano singing with symphony…
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STAGES Episode 570: TONYS ’25 with SIMON PARRIS, IAN PHIPPS & PETER EYERS
It’s TONY time once again and an opportunity to look at the ceremony and shows up for awards in our annual Tony episode. STAGES is joined by publicist Ian…
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STAGES Episode 569: AINSLEY MELHAM
Ainsley Melham began his Music Theatre Career in 2016, skating into the Hayes Theatre as Sonny Malone in Mathew Managements' Xanadu. Soon after he traded…
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STAGES Episode 567: CHARLES KIRSCH
Charles Kirsch is the producer and host of the Broadway focused podcast, Broadway Babble. The show has seen Charles conduct in-depth interviews with some of…
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STAGES Episode 568: LEIGH ARCHER
With a career spanning four decades, Leigh’s credits are as diverse as they are extensive. An accomplished singer, dancer and actress, her stage roles include…
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STAGES Episode 566: STEPHEN ANDERSON
Stephen Anderson is an actor who has navigated a thrilling career in musical theatre. Presently he can be seen in Titanique as Ruth Dewitt-Bukater, a role…
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STAGES Episode 565: VAUGHAN EDWARDS
Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Vaughan Edwards trained in theatre, film and television design at London's prestigious Wimbledon College of Art. After…
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STAGES Episode 564: SARAH BOWDEN
Following her performance as Cassie in ‘A Chorus Line’ at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Sarah Bowden moved her life to New York City. For 12 years Sarah…
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STAGES Episode 563: HAYDEN TEE
Hayden Tee hails from Maungaturoto in Northland but has made a name for himself globally as an acclaimed performer, makeup artist, director and recording…
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STAGES Episode 562: KURT SNEDDON
Kurt Sneddon is an in demand photographer. He photographs actors, dancers, models and performers in the streets of New York City. Originally from Sydney, where…
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STAGES Episode 562: ALINTA CHIDZEY
A multi-award winner, Alinta Chidzey most recently originated the role of Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical for Australia's national tour, with her work…
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STAGES Episode 559: GARRY MCQUINN
London-based Australian producer Garry is the GM in RGM. With over 25 years experience developing, producing and managing ground-breaking productions around…
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STAGES Episode 558: TIM JONES
Tim Jones has led the Seymour Centre theatre venues in Sydney since 2009. Last month announced that he is stepping down from the role. Together with a talented…
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STAGES Episode 555: MATT WEST
Matt West is the Director / Choreographer for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. Matt received the L.A. Drama-Logue Award, the L.A. Ovation Award, New…
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STAGES Episode 556: JOHN O’MAY
John O’May has worked in all areas of the entertainment industry encompassing music theatre, cabaret, drama, opera, concerts, comedy, radio, writing and…
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STAGES Episode 555: LUKE HURA
W.C Fields famously advised “Never work with animals or children”. His advice would fall on ‘deaf ears’ for the creatives working on a new production of Annie…
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STAGES Episode 560: ANNE-LOUISE SARKS
Anne-Louise Sarks is an international theatre director. Her work has premiered in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Mexico City, New York, Auckland, Warsaw, Mannheim…
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STAGES Episode 554: DEBRA BYRNE Pt2
Easily lauded as one of Australia’s greatest entertainers, Debra Byrne commenced her career as a child star making her television debut on Brian and the…
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STAGES Episode 553: DEBRA BYRNE Pt1
Easily lauded as one of Australia’s greatest entertainers, Debra Byrne commenced her career as a child star making her television debut on Brian and the…
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STAGES Episode 552: CARLY FISHER
Encompassing three unique locations, Qtopia Sydney is the largest Centre for Queer history and culture in the world. Nestled in the heart of Darlinghurst, it…
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STAGES Episode 551: GRAEME EWER Pt2
Australia’s best known character tenor, Graeme Ewer, was born in Melbourne and appeared in the Australian Premiere Season of South Pacific in the role of…
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STAGES Episode 550: GRAEME EWER Pt1
Australia’s best known character tenor, Graeme Ewer, was born in Melbourne and appeared in the Australian Premiere Season of South Pacific in the role of…
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STAGES Episode 549: LUKE DI SOMMA
Luke Di Somma is one of New Zealand’s leading composers, writers and theatre educators, whose work spans musical theatre, opera and television. He is currently…
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STAGES Episode 548: NICK EYNAUD
Nick Eynaud graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2014 and upon graduating, wrote and performed his solo show A Star is Bored (RL…
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STAGES Episode 547: JOHN GADEN
John Gaden is one the theatre’s cherished elders, having contributed to the Australian stage over several decades as actor and director. He commenced his…
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STAGES VALE EPISODE - Nicholas Eadie (1958 - 22nd January, 2025)
In this Vale episode of the STAGES podcast, we replay a conversation with actor Nicholas Eadie (1958 - 22nd January 2025). When STAGES spoke with Nick in 202…
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STAGES Episode 545: GRAEME KEARNS
Foundation Theatres is a wholly Australian owned theatre owner, operator and production investor. Their current venues are two of Sydney’s premier large…
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STAGES Episode 544: TOM BURLINSON
After graduating from NIDA in 1976, Tom Burlinson’s early work in various productions for the Queensland Theatre Company, the Old Tote Theatre Company, and the…
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STAGES Episode 543: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE - 41st ANNIVERSARY
A milestone passed in 2024 - one that STAGES had every intention of acknowledging… but time just got away. It was 40 years since we saw the Australian premiere…
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STAGES S8 PREVIEW: We’re Back!
STAGES returns Sunday March 2nd! The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your…
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STAGES Episode 542: S7 FINALE/CHRISTMAS 2024
Haul out the holly it’s the time we adore, it’s STAGES season finale for 2024. Throughout Season Seven we featured 81 Episodes showcasing an exciting array of…
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STAGES Episode 541: EMMA MATTHEWS
Emma Matthews is currently head of Classical Voice and Opera Studies at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. She is Patron of the Wesfarmers Young…
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STAGES Episode 540: PAMELA RABE
Pamela Rabe is one of Australia’s most highly regarded and awarded actors, recognised for her immense body of work on stage and screen. Canadian born, she is a…
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STAGES Episode 539: GUY NOBLE
Guy Noble is an Australian musical composer, conductor, pianist and broadcaster. He studied piano in the early 1980s at the Sydney Conservatorium. On a…
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STAGES Episode 538: - BROADWAY ROUND-UP - SIMON PARRIS & IAN PHIPPS
It’s the time of year where folk are jetting off on holidays - a key destination for many theatre fans is to head to the West End of London or the bright…
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STAGES Episode 537: ROGER HODGMAN
Roger Hodgman is a freelance theatre and screen director. He was Artistic Director of the Vancouver Playhouse for four years and Melbourne Theatre Company for…
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STAGES Episode 536: - SUZANNE JONES
Melbourne-born, Suzanne Jones embarked on a career in main stage live entertainment after completing degrees in economics and music. She got her start in the…
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STAGES Episode 535: EMMA RICE
Australian audiences over the past two decades have been thrilled by the periodic performances directed by dynamic UK theatre visionary, Emma Rice. Productions…
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STAGES Episode 534: STUART MAUNDER
Stuart Maunder is Artistic Director of Victorian Opera. Beginning his career in stage management at the then Australian Opera, Maunder has a long history in…
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STAGES Episode 533: GRANT PIRO
Grant Piro began his career in the early 1980’s soap opera Sons and Daughters and has since appeared in more than 100 productions. His work has been recognised…
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STAGES Episode 529: EVELYN KRAPE
Evelyn Krape has over five decades of diverse acting experience in theatre, film and television, beginning as a stalwart at Carlton’s Pram Factory. A…
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STAGES Episode 532: ASHLEIGH RUBENACH
Musical theatre Leading Lady Ashleigh Rubenach was born and raised on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and is a graduate of the West Australian Academy of Performing…
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STAGES Episode 531: THE END OF THE WHARF REVUE
After 25 years at the Wharf, the Seymour Centre, and many suburban, regional and interstate venues, The Wharf Revue is calling it a day after a final show -…