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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'Solid Gold' - Singer, Shauna Jensen
Shauna Jensen is an Australian singer. This year she celebrated her 50th year in 'the business'. She has been a member of multiple bands including Purple…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'We all know that something is eternal' - Arts Administrator, Advocate and Author, Howard Sherman
A work of startling originality when it debuted in 1938, Thornton Wilder's Our Town evolved to be seen by some as a vintage slice of early 20th Century…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Suzy Goes See' - Theatre Critic, Blogger and Actor, Suzy Wrong
Suzy Wrong is a theatre critic and blogger for the Sydney main stage and independent scenes, publishing at Suzy Goes See. Suzy is the industry's most prolific…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'There's Tawny and There's Golden Saffron, There's Flaxon and There's Blonde' - Retired Opera Australia's Wig Mistress, Shirley Germain
Shirley Germain was Opera Australia's wig-mistress for 38 years. Her husband, John Germain, was a revered singer with the Company for 40 years, performing many…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Just you wait and see' - Composer, Comedian and Creative, Yve Blake
If you happened last year, to catch the phenomenon that is Fangirls, you are no doubt aware of the brilliance of Yve Blake. The musical, created by Yve…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'You're on the right track!' - Boy Actors, George Holahan-Cantwell and Ryan Yeates
Opening at The Lyric Theatre in Sydney next week is the Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz' musical Pippin - the coming-of-age story of a young man searching…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Climbing the Tree' - Actor, Ditch Davey
Ditch Davey is a charming bloke and a terrific actor. Following study at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts he cut his teeth on a series of…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'A blank page, stage or canvas. So many possibilities' - Director, Writer, Painter and Teacher, Chris Edmund
Chris Edmund is a director, teacher, writer, and painter. He was Head of the Acting Department at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'He's a what? He's a what? He's a Music Man!' - Musical Director and Musician, Michael Tyack
Michael Tyack has been a vital presence in the Australian Musical Theatre industry for several decades. His extraordinary contribution has seen him provide…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Once in a Blue Moon' - Composer, Director and Teacher, Terence Clarke
In any history of the Australian stage, my guest today would figure significantly. Terence Clarke has contributed to a myriad of theatrical fare - as Director…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'All the World's a Stage' - Director and Educator, Aarne Neeme
Aarne Neeme started his professional theatre career in 1962, as a dancer in a Christmas pantomime at Melbourne's Tivoli Theatre. In an extensive career he has…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Want to Buy Some Illusions?' - Cabaret Performer, Kim David Smith
Kim David Smith has been described variously by The Wall Street Journal as 'slyly subversive' and Broadway World as the 'David Bowie of Cabaret'. The New York…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Look I Made a Hat' - Properties Master, Bruce Ferguson
Many production elements contribute to the success of a show. Whether that be the orchestra in a musical, the lighting design in a play or the set and costumes…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Colors of My Life' - Musical Theatre Leading Lady, Rachael Beck
Rachael Beck was always destined for a career on the stage. As a young person she was regularly performing at eisteddfods and keenly participating in school…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Do you have Oklahoma?', Theatre Maker and Venue Manager, Bob Peet
Bob Peet is a consummate man of the theatre. He is genial, passionate and accomplished, having navigated many roles and positions over several decades. His…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'When I Speak It's With My Soul' - Actor, Maria Mercedes
Maria Mercedes is a first generation Australian. She grew up in Carlton, surrounded by other Greek families. English was not her spoken language when she…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Art of Making Art' - Playwright and Artistic Director, Wesley Enoch
Wesley Enoch is a man of the theatre. He is in his final term as Artistic Director of the Sydney Festival. It is a role that has been informed by an extensive…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'A Funny Thing Happened ... ' - Manager of Entertainment Venues Tamworth, Peter Ross
Peter Ross is the Manager of Entertainment Venues in the regional city of Tamworth. He acknowledges that "A strong arts scene is recognised as one of the…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Was I There?' - Stage and Screen Actor, Tony Bonner
Tony Bonner has a striking presence; he exudes abundant energy and maintenance of the matinee idol looks that propelled him onto an international career. His…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'With Hugh On My Arm' - Entertainer, Hugh Monroe
Hugh Monroe has been delighting audiences since childhood in a range of entertainments. A long resume demonstrates success and exuberant performance across…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Dance Now, Dan Slater' - DJ and Music Producer, Dan Slater
Dan Slater is an Australian DJ and Producer based in the United States. He commenced his career in performance of another kind; as a dancer in various…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Never Apologise For Talent. Talent is a Gift!' - Actor, Maggie Kirkpatrick
Maggie Kirkpatrick holds a unique place in Australian entertainment. She created one of the most iconic characters in Australian drama television history and…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Drama Queen' - Drama Performance Officer at The Arts Unit, Department of Education, Jane Simmons
A young performer's passion is frequently ignited through their engagement with the Arts, at school. Performing Arts teachers recognise and nurture a passion…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Hot Glue and Glitter' - Oscar and Tony Award winning Costume Designer, Tim Chappel
When Tim Chappel was 13, he was mesmerised by the beauty and creation bursting from the pages of an edition of Vogue. This awakening steered the young artist…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Three Cheers and Dammit, C'est la Vie' - Showbiz and Variety Veteran, Lee Young
Lee Young was born James Stevenson Young in Scotland in 1928 His mother was a concert soprano and his father an amateur actor. Lee became stage struck at a…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'I'm With You' - Playwright, Jordan Shea
Jordan Shea is a Filipino-Australian writer and teacher working across theatre and screen. After debuting his first play, two days shy of his twenty first…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Warm & Willing' - Cabaret, Television and Theatre Legend, Rhonda Burchmore OAM - Part 1
Rhonda Burchmore has chartered a career spanning 40 years and several genres. She is equally adept at cabaret, television variety and musical theatre, with…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'A Popular Mechanical' - Actor and Playwright, Tony Taylor
Tony Taylor migrated to Australia from the UK. He has found great personal reward through participation in the performing arts. Commencing his career as a…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'A Show that's so Splendiferous' - Set and Scenic Designer, Brian Thomson - Part2
Brian Thomson is approaching his 50th year as a Set Designer, contributing to a vast number of productions and platforms globally. He is Australia's most…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Don't Dream It, Be It' - Set and Scenic Designer, Brian Thomson - Part1
Brian Thomson made his theatre debut in 1971 when he designed set and costumes for Jim Sharman's celebrated production of As You Like It for the Old Tote…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'You're Soaking In It' - Dance and Theatre Veteran, Robina Beard
Born in the UK, Robina Beard wanted to be a ballerina and after migrating with her parents to Sydney in 1949, continued training in the Cecchetti method. She…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Life is a Cabaret, Old Chum' - Practitioner, Commentator, Historian and Passionate Arts Consumer, Bill Stephens OAM
The Canberra Times identified Bill Stephens as one of 75 people who had shaped the National Capitol. He is one of the region's best known theatrical…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Science Fiction/Double Feature' - Teacher, Author, Founding and Creative Director at the Actors Centre Australia, Dean Carey
Dean Carey began his professional career in Melbourne, acting in a series of television and stage productions. However it is the pedagogy of Acting that has…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'It's Time To Get Moving' - Dancer, Choreographer & Artistic Director, Shaun Parker
Shaun Parker graduated with a science degree but it was dance that became his vocation. He is an award winning choreographer, dancer, actor and counter-tenor…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'It's Only a Matter of Time' - Director, Producer & Writer, Neil Gooding
Neil Gooding is an international theatre Director, Producer and Writer. He was the originating Chairman and one of the founding members of the Hayes Theatre Co…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Golden Jubilee' - Actor, Belinda Giblin
Belinda Giblin recently celebrated 50 years as an actor. Growing up in Tamworth, the daughter of parents who were prolific practitioners in community theatre…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Life's Too Short To Be Anyone But Yourself' - Activist, Actor and Author - Harry Cook
In a relatively young life, Harry Cook has demonstrated a dynamic and charismatic persona, achieving much. He has chartered a successful career as an actor…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Great Fermata' - Conductor, Benjamin Northey
Benjamin Northey is the Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and the Principal Conductor in Residence of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Renaissance Woman' - Musical Director and Composer, Carmel Dean
Perth seems 'a million miles away' from New York City, but it frames the journey of Carmel Dean; a musical practitioner of intellectual and creative power. She…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Togetherness' - Playwright, Actor, Director, Barry Creyton - Part 2
Barry Creyton continues to provide fascinating insight and reflection of an extensive career, in this companion episode of the Stages podcast. He examines the…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'A Talent to Amuse' - Playwright, Actor, Director, Barry Creyton - Part 1
Barry Creyton could quite easily be labelled a 'Renaissance man'. He is indeed a consummate man of the theatre - accomplished in many roles. He is also a…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Absolutely Fastidious & Fabulous!' - Publicist, Di Rolle
In a career that has never disappointed and regularly surprised, Di Rolle has experienced it all. She has been mistaken for Mrs Michael Jackson and she has…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Getting To Know You' - Stage and Screen Actor, Lisa McCune
Lisa McCune first performed on stage at the age of 15 playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She is synonymous with the character of 'Maggie Doyle' in the…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Words, Words, Words' - Writer & Arts Commentator, Diana Simmonds
Born in London and spending formative years in Kenya, Diana Simmonds has had a life-long love affair with words. Words spoken and on the page, as a writer…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'And now ... here's Mark!' - Writer, Presenter and Satirist, Mark Humphries
You may have caught Mark Humphries as the imposing presence delivering satire on the 7:30 Report. He serves it with boundless charm and an engaging twinkle of…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Show Must Go On' - Journalist, Singer, Publisher and Community Theatre Advocate, David Spicer
David Spicer's enthusiasm for the arts in all its forms is palpable. His participation exists in several identities; producer, publisher, performer and patron…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'What's the buzz?" - Publicist, Ian Phipps
Oscar Wilde once said, "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about." Though he was advising 'Dorian…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Something About Always' - Actor, Producer and Advocate, Simon Burke - Part 2
Simon Burke dislikes waiting in the wings. His immense passion and energy would see him ideally leave the dressing room to arrive directly on stage and into…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Drag and Daddies and Bears, Oh My!' - Actor, Producer and Advocate, Simon Burke - Part 1
Simon Burke was recently cast as Hugo, the drag mentor to the title character in the musical Everybody's Talking About Jaimie. He has entered an age bracket…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Is This The Real Life? Is This Just Fantasy?' - Performer and Producer, Michael Falzon
Michael Falzon is the real deal. He is charm personified and comes with an engaging sense of humour and an infinite industry wisdom born of extensive time as a…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Business of Creating Memories' - Creative Director and Event Producer, Gill Minervini
For over 30 years Gill Minervini has produced some of Australia's most engaging and successful international events and festivals, creating unforgettable…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'SUDS and Soap' - Veteran Actor, Lyn Collingwood
Lyn Collingwood is known to a legion of fans as Summer Bay busybody, 'Colleen Smart'; a role she played for 13 years in the iconic Australian soap-opera Home &…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'These Things Do Happen' - Broadway's Madame Giry, Maree Johnson
Some 23 years after playing Christine Daee in the Australian production of The Phantom of the Opera, Maree Johnson is back with the show - on Broadway - this…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Good Yarns Make Powerful Theatre' - Retired Artistic Director, Sandra Bates
"The success of a theatre company comes down to providing good yarns that make audiences laugh and cry, and which take them on a journey" - Sandra Bates Sandra…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'I Wanna Be a Producer' - Impresario John Frost, Part 2
In Part 2 of the Stages' conversation with Producer John Frost, he describes the rise of the Gordon Frost Organisation and, after the tragic loss of his…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'The Costumes, the Scenery, the Make-up, the Props' - Impresario John Frost, Part 1
Known affectionately as Frosty the Showman; impresario John Frost has been at the pinnacle of Musical Theatre in Australia for several decades. The Gordon…
STAGES with Peter Eyers"A Life in the Theatre' - Roland Rocchiccioli
Roland Rocchiccioli is a man of the theatre. His, is a celebrated career of more than 50 years. Comedian Billy Connolly said of him: 'His name is like alphabet…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'Suit the action to the Word, the Word to the Action' - Retired NIDA Artistic Director, John Clark AM
John Clark was born in Tasmania and his first intention was to be an archeologist. However, it was the theatre that called and provided Clark with an…
STAGES with Peter Eyers'A Waldorf salad. A Berlin ballad!' - Musical Theatre Leading man - Alex Rathgeber
Equipped with a soaring voice, matinee idol looks and bundles of charm; a career on the stage seems to have been destined for Alex Rathgeber. Growing up in…
STAGES with Peter Eyers"Long Distance Runner' - Arts Administrator: Robert Love
Robert Love is the Director of the City of Parramatta's Riverside Theatres; a role he relishes, overseeing one of the most highly attended venues in the…