And I Know Things Now

Groundhog Day the musical has finally reached the end of its Melbourne season and to celebrate, in this special episode of And I Know Things Now, I speak with the one and only Andy Karl, aka Phil Connors in Groundhog Day the Musical. He opens up about his career and challenges he has faced as a performer. Andy blessed Melbourne audiences with his Tony nominated and Olivier Award winning performance, sharing the stage with 21 Aussies and New Zealanders to make this a very special theatrical experience. It's along episode but a good one so, check your ticket, find your seat and enjoy. Thanks also to our producers as GWB for supporting me in allowing me to record these first episodes backstage at the Princess Theatre.

This week on ⁠And I Know Things Now⁠, I speak with ⁠Groundhog Day⁠ the Musical's leading lady and Australian theatre gem, Elise McCann. We talk about her love for musicals, where that came from and explore how important mental health awareness is in the industry and how Elise tackles work/life balance. One of the busiest people I know in the business of show, Elise is a co founder of the health/wellness tech company, Hey Lemonade. Elise will enthuse and inspire anyone with her stories and perspectives.

This week on And I Know Things Now, I speak with Groundhog Day the Musical's one and only Ashleigh Rubenach about how and why she got into musical theatre and we explore issues, good and bad, about 'typecasting'. Ashleigh shares fun and powerful stories and touches on what is like to be 'Playing Nancy' in Groundhog Day and about her upcoming venture playing Betty Schaefer in GWB and Opera Australia's new production of Sunset Boulevard.

*Trigger warning - we do discuss an eating disorder in the episode and for those in Australia needing to seek support or reach out contact Butterfly online or 1800 33 4673 or check your local area for support.

In this pilot episode I speak with Groundhog Day the Musical's Andrew Coshan, rising star in the Australasian theatre scene. Andrew shares his 'origin story' and how he approaches auditions. Of course we get off topic occasionally - but I like to go where the conversation leads us.

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