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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‘Welcome to the Rock’ - Gander Resident and Come From Away ‘original’; Oz Fudge
In September 2001, Oz Fudge was one of two town constables in Gander. While the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (the so-called “Mounties”) handled major criminal…
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‘Whether I Took the Lead or in Character Parts’ - Actor and Vocalist; Michael-John Hurney
Michael-John Hurney trained with the legendary Hayes Gordon and commenced his theatrical career with the rock musical Hair. An Australian tour of Oklahoma soon…
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‘Angel of Music’ - Soprano and The Phantom of the Opera’s ‘Christine Daaé’; Amy Manford
Australian/American soprano, Amy Manford most recently performed the role of ‘Christine Daaé’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s original production of The Phantom of…
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‘Look Who’s Here!’ - Stage and Television Legend; Hazel Phillips
Hazel Phillips is an authentic entertainment legend in the Australian landscape. At the age of 92, she has achieved tremendous longevity in a career that is…
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’From Blitz to Glitz’ - Writer, Actor, Producer and Television Pioneer; David Sale
David Sale’s contributions to Australian television are supreme. Satirical comedy and episodic drama received the nation’s attention and obsession under…
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‘Said I to Myself - Said I’ - Opera Impresario and Godfather; Moffatt Oxenbould
Moffatt Oxenbould’s contribution to the development of opera in Australia and Opera Australia (OA) spans a period of more than fifty years. He was Artistic…
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‘Curtain Up!’ - Stage Director/Designer and Theatre Polymath; John Senczuk
A theatre polymath, NIDA graduate John Senczuk’s multi-award winning career spans forty years with his work seen nationally and internationally in commissions…
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A Class Act’ - Director, Conductor, Musician and Co-Founder of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir; Paul Dyer
As Artistic Director of the Brandenburg Orchestra, Paul Dyer leads a dedicated team of musicians and support staff who bring passion and excellence to every…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Dressed For The Occasion' - 'Wigs and Wardrobe Manager' @ Opera Australia; Rebecca Ritchie
Rebecca Ritchie is Opera Australia's Wigs and Wardrobe Manager. She has been with the company since she was 19, joining as a sewer on their celebrated…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Dancing through Life' -Actor, Creative Artist, Director, Choreographer; Leah Howard
Leah Howard has worked extensively across the entertainment industry both as an actor and creative artist. She is a unique triple threat performer and a…
STAGES with Peter EyersYou'll Never Get away From Me' - Remembering Gloria Dawn
Gloria Dawn Evans was born in Port Melbourne on 26 February, 1929. Her father was William Evans, a ventriloquist, magician and paper-tearer known as Billy…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES LIVE @ VIVID - 'All kinds of weather, we stick together, the same in the Rain or Sun' - Drag Royalty; Cindy Pastel (Ritchie Finger) and Miss 3D (Glenn R. Lewis)
In the bohemian world that is drag, few artists can lay claim to the exulted and ebullient eccentricity that is Cindy Pastel. The alter ego of performer…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES LIVE @ VIVID 'Designing Women' - Theatre and Film Costume Designers; Jennifer Irwin and Julie Lynch
The Art of Costume Design is a key element in the evolution of a production. The work of the Designer helps to establish the 'world of the play', the…
STAGES with Peter Eyers"Gone Fishin'" - From Inspector Javert to Benjamin Stone; Phillip Quast - Part 2
Philip Quast graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1979 and began his career with State Theatre Company of South Australia debuting as Adam…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Getting to Know You' - Theatre Titan and Teacher; Phillip Quast - Part 1
Philip Quast graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1979 and began his career with State Theatre Company of South Australia debuting as Adam…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'What's New Pussycat?' - Chanteuse, Actor and Post-post- modern Diva; Meow Meow
Post-post-modern diva Meow Meow has hypnotised, inspired, and terrified audiences globally with unique creations and sell-out seasons from New York's Lincoln…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Main Event' - Event and Festival Pioneer; Johnny Allen
Johnny Allen is a seminal figure in alternative arts and culture in Australia, and a recognised pioneer of the event industry, often referred to as the 'Father…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES LIVE @ VIVID 'Swinging from the Chandelier' - Director/CEO Global Creatures and Executive Producer Moulin Rouge; Carmen Pavlovic
Carmen Pavlovic is the CEO of Global Creatures, an Australian live entertainment company which she founded with Gerry Ryan OAM. Global Creatures creates…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Whatever the boat I row, you row, a duo' - Performers, Producers and Partners; Wayne and Katie Kermond
Wayne and Katie Kermond continue the line of an illustrious show business dynasty of performers and theatre-makers. Wayne is the fourth generation of an…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Together Wherever We Go' - An Entertainment Dynasty; Warren and Pam Kermond
Warren and Pam Kermond belong to a dynasty of performers who have made an indelible mark on the performing arts in Australia and abroad, in a range of…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT - Conversations Revisited; Caroline O'Connor from January, 2019
With episodes nearing 300 in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in our previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'A Man for all Seasons' - Director, Composer, Pianist, Actor, Musical Director, Dramaturg and Teacher; Terence Clarke Returns
Terence Clarke was the guest of STAGES in series 3. A jack of all theatrical trades, our conversation found a focus on his career as a Composer of such vibrant…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Anyone Can Whistle' - Theatre Director & Disability Advocate; Dan Graham
Dan Graham is a Theatre Director and a Disability Advocate with a particular interest in access support for neuro-diverse performing artists. Dan himself has a…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' - Actor; Tim Wright
Tim Wright grew up in Albany, WA. He studied at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. He is presently performing on Broadway in the revival…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Big Sister' - Actor/Director/Writer; Kenneth Moraleda
Kenneth Moraleda is an actor/director/writer/producer of Filipino descent. He started training at Australian Theatre for Young People before being accepted…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT - Conversations Revisited: Geraldine Turner - from April, 2018
With episodes nearing 300 in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in our previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Working 9 to 5' - Multitalented Entertainer; Casey Donovan
Casey Donovan is one of Australia's most versatile Entertainers. After a meteoric rise to fame at the age of sixteen, Casey became the youngest ever winner of…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Dancing on the Ceiling' - Dancer, Director, Choreographer; Meryl Tankard
Internationally acclaimed for the emotional punch packed into her bold choreography, Meryl Tankard is one of Australia's finest contemporary artists. As a…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Together at Last' - Actor, Singer, Teacher - Sally Bourne
Sally Bourne's career began at the age of 12 when she was cast in the title role in the original Australian production of the musical Annie. A role that cast…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'New Ways To Dream' - Actor, Writer, Director, Theatre Maker; Terence O'Connell
Terence O'Connell took his first steps towards a life in the theatre as dresser to the male chorus in J.C. Williamson's celebrated production of Funny Girl…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Some Enchanted Evening' - Actor, Showman and Theatre Restaurant Impresario; John Newman
John Newman is the savvy entrepreneur who pioneered the glory of theatre restaurant in Australia, with the establishment of the iconic Tikki & John's in…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Back On The Boards' - Entertainer and Musical Theatre Leading Man; Dale Burridge
Dale Burridge is one of Australia's most successful concert and corporate entertainers having starred in numerous musicals, concerts and corporate events all…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Softly, Deftly, Music Shall Surround You' - Conductor, Orchestrator, Musical Director and Musical Supervisor; Guy Simpson
Guy Simpson has been working as a Conductor, Orchestrator, Musical Director and Musical Supervisor for over 40 years. He is currently Musical Supervisor of The…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Everything in Life has a Purpose' - Opera Singer and pioneering Singer's Agent; Jenifer Eddy
For over three decades, the name of Jenifer Eddy was foremost in the Australian opera scene as the major Artist Manager. Her stable of artists became household…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Party of a Lifetime' - Musical Theatre Veteran, Geraldene Morrow
A respected and adored veteran of the Australian theatre, Geraldene Morrow began her professional career at the age of 16 as a dancer in the Bobby Limb Revue…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'To the New Chandelier!' - Director; Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips began his career in New Zealand before emigrating to Australia in 1984 to take up a position as lecturer and director at the West Australian…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Tripping the Light Fantastic' - Lighting & Set Designer; Nick Schlieper
Nick Schlieper has designed lighting for all of the major performing companies in Australia and works regularly in Europe and the U.S. Recent engagements…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The End of Winter' - Anatomy of a Production
During February, the Siren Theatre Company presented Kate Gaul's bewitching production of The End of Winter - a performance essay by Noelle Janaczewska, at the…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Everybody Dance Now!' - Music Promoter, Producer and DJ, Dan Murphy
DJ Dan Murphy has followed a passion to create avenues for people to enjoy music. He writes and produces music and music videos. He is best known though as a…
STAGES with Peter EyersThe STAGES Podcast - Season 5 - We're Back!
The STAGES podcast enters it's 5th year in 2022. A host of great guests is guaranteed! Tune in weekly with host Peter Eyers as he celebrates creative talents…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'A Stages Christmas' - Final episode of Season 4
The STAGES podcast now arrives at the final episode of Season 4 - a Christmas themed addition featuring Geraldine Turner and Kate Fitzpatrick. It's been a big…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'You're Not Wrong Narelle!' - Actor, Comedienne and National Treasure; Noeline Brown - Part 2
Noeline Brown is a National Treasure. A beloved star of stage and screen, Noeline first gained notice for her comedic skills in the brilliant Phillip Street…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'There's Magic Happening in There!' - Actor, Comedienne and National Treasure; Noeline Brown - Part 1
Noeline Brown is a National Treasure. A beloved star of stage and screen, Noeline first gained notice for her comedic skills in the brilliant Phillip Street…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'An American, in Paris, in Australia' - New York City Ballet Principal & Broadway Leading Man, Robbie Fairchild
Robert Fairchild began dancing at the age of four in Salt Lake City. He began his training at the School of American Ballet at the age of 15 and shortly after…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Happy Talk' - Actor, Singer, Painter; Katrina Retallick
Katrina Retallick is one of Australia's foremost leading ladies with an ever-growing list of theatre, film and television credits to her name. She grew up in…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Ten Miles From Bergamo' - Celebrated Actor and Co-Creator of The Wharf Revue, Drew Forsythe
Drew Forsythe first appeared on stage in Sydney over 40 years ago. He grew up in far north Queensland and his prolific career on film, stage, and television…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT: CONVERSATIONS REVISITED - DONNA LEE from June 14th, 2018
With over 230 episodes in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Prince of Polyester' - Journalist, Comedian, Actor and Broadcaster; Mark Trevorrow (aka Bob Downe)
One of Australia's most loved and enduring comedy characters, Bob Downe is the creation of journalist, comedian, actor and broadcaster Mark Trevorrow. Born in…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Been a Long Day' - Musical Theatre Stalwart; Meredith O'Reilly
Meredith O'Reilly has been an entertainer for over 35 years. A popular and reliable ensemble member, and supporting player, her theatrical highlights include…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT: CONVERSATIONS REVISITED - GRAEME BROWNING/MITZI MACINTOSH from May 31st 2018
With over 230 episodes in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Art of Making Art' - Artistic Director, Queensland Theatre Company; Lee Lewis
Lee Lewis commenced her career as an actor, training at Columbia University in New York. Her performance resumes includes work on and off-Broadway. Upon her…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT: CONVERSATIONS REVISITED - JOHN FROST from March 26th, 2020
With over 230 episodes in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'A Right Royal Occasion' - CEO of the Theatre Royal, & Director/Co-Owner GWB Entertainment -Torben Brookman
December 2nd, will see the glorious Theatre Royal open its doors once again to usher its audience into a refreshed cultural haven. Regarded as the city's…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT: CONVERSATIONS REVISITED - MARK MORRISSEY from August 29th, 2019
With over 230 episodes in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'From There to Eternity' - Founding CEO and Emeritus Artistic Director of The Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Glenn Terry
Darlinghurst Theatre Company recently unveiled a new two-pronged leadership team with current Co-Artistic Director Amylia Harris promoted as sole Artistic…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT: CONVERSATIONS REVISITED - KEVIN JACKSON from June 28th, 2018
With over 230 episodes in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Making Theatre For Young People' - Monkey Baa Artistic Director, Eva Di Cesare
Eva Di Cesare graduated from Victorian College of the Arts in 1989. She is a founding member of Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People, established in 1997, along…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT: CONVERSATIONS REVISITED - KATE GAUL from August 23rd, 2018
With over 230 episodes in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Talent Box' - Talent Agent/Manager, Sonya Marturano
Sonya Marturano has been a leading actor's Agent/Manager for over 20 years. She began her career at Kids Casting Agency in 1997 where she worked for 3 years…
STAGES with Peter EyersSTAGES SPOTLIGHT: CONVERSATIONS REVISITED - JANET HOLMES À COURT from November 21st, 2019
With over 230 episodes in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you…