Over the next few weeks, we will be looking back on some of Hayes' most successful productions, inviting members of the creative team and cast to share what they think made the show so special.

 

This week on the pod we have Ryan Gonzales, Olivia Vasquez, Luisa Scrofani & Tim "Timomatic" Omaji to discuss Lin-Manuel's hit-before-hamilton, In The Heights, that played At The Hayes from March 2018.

Over the next few weeks, we will be looking back on some of Hayes' most successful productions, inviting members of the creative team and cast to share what they think made the show so special.  

This week, Director Richard Carroll gets to chat with the stellar folks of Calamity Jane - a production which went on to tour multiple times around Australia. Featuring Jane herself, Virginia Gay, Rob Johnson & Musical Director Nigel Ubrihein.

Over the next few weeks, we will be looking back on some of Hayes' most successful productions, inviting members of the creative team and cast to share what they think made the show so special.  

This week we're starting with Sweet Charity, our first production - opening back in 2014. On the pod we have director Dean Bryant and "Charity" herself, Verity Hunt-Ballard - our host is Producer and Chair of Hayes Theatre Co, Lisa Campbell/

There is a reason that Nancye Hayes is called Australian Musical Theatre Royalty, apart from maintaining her position at the top of the musical theatre tree for over half a century, Nancye’s majestic air portrays a grace and refinement that only royalty can have. As I sat down to talk with Nancye about her career and her life, my initial nerves slowly melted away as she shared in her gentle way, an indefatigable passion for her career and intimate stories about her life so far. It was so wonderful to gain insights into the woman I have known and revered for over 30 years.

Nancye brings these stories to The Hayes in her new one woman show appropriately named “Hayes at The Hayes” as a part of the October cabaret Series.

Directed by Jason Langely, musically directed by Michael Tyack and devised by Tony Sheldon (a creative dream team), you will see perhaps a part of Nancye that you have never seen before.

Race to book your tickets to see Nancye headlining a double bill with Cath Alcorn and Phil Scott in “30 Something" and Daniel and Chiara Assetta in “Siblingship”.

"Hayes at the Hayes" plays from the 2nd to 13th of October .

Tickets and times are available online at

hayestheatre.com.au or call box office on 02 8065 7337

In today's episode Margi D sits down for a brief chat the man of many successful hats - actor/director and artistic director Mitchell Butel on his latest directorial project, the wonderful Caroline or Change. Also joining us is the very talented Elenoa Rokobaro taking on the titular and coveted role of Caroline and finally the two young boys playing Noah, who forms an endearing friendship with Caroline in a time when the most significant social movement of the 20th Century is about to erupt. 

Caroline or Change is a story of people in crisis both internally and externally and how they deal with that crisis without losing hope. A story that will leave you uplifted and your hearts singing.

Book and lyrics by Tony Kushner and Music by Jeanine Tesori.

Director Mitchell Butel

Musical Director Lucy Bermingham

The show previews August 23rd and runs to September 21st Monday to Saturday.

Tickets available at www.hayestheatre.com.au or call (02) 8065 7337 to book. 

You will leave the theatre with your hearts soaring - so don't miss out and book now! 

 

Today I’m with celebrated Australian choreographer, and now choreographer/director of the upcoming production “Catch Me If You Can” -  Cameron Mitchell.

Cameron has many strings to his bow, he is a performer, choreographer, teacher and now a director, all of which could be preceded by any glowing superlative you can think of.

Today he talks about the show, his past, present and future and what it feels like to make the transition from performer to choreographer to choreographer/director.

Cameron is an absolute delight and I doubt you will meet anyone more passionate about his craft.

“Catch Me If You Can -The Musical” is based on the 2002 movie of the same name which in turn was based on the 1980 autobiography of Frank Abgnale Jr – a genius con artist that managed to con millions of dollars by faking it in professions he had never trained to do. With a swinging 60’s score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, it sounds like it’s going to be a cracker.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

Book By Terrance McNally, Lyrics By Marc Shaiman,

Music By Scott Whittman and Marc Shaiman

Presented by LPD in association with Hayes Theatre Co

Director and Choreographer Cameron Mitchell
Assistant Director Lisa Callingham
Musical Supervisor Steven Kreamer
Musical Director Anthony Cutrupi
Costume Designer Christine Mutton
Sound Designer Dave Bergman
Lighting Designer Jasmine Rizk
Set Designer Kelsey Lee
Producer Lauren Peters
Production Company LPD

Cast includes Jake Speer, Simon Burke, Tim Draxl, Penny Martin, Jessica Di Costa, Monique Salle, Heather McInerney, Stacey Thompson, Erica Stubbs, Jordan Angelides, Jarood Draper, Riley Sutton, Joel Houwen

The show runs from July 19th to August 18th Tuesday – Saturday.

Be sure to tune in next week for the first of my DIY Interviews with the brilliant Queenie Van de Zandt.

 

I love my job, I get to talk to the most interesting people none more so than Benita de Wit, director of "Razorhurst" and one of the stars from the show – Amelia Cormack (co-starring with Debora Krizak).

Not only are these wonderful gals interesting, passionate creatives with a lot to say about the way of the world, they are both ex-pats fresh from New York, taking time out from their busy schedules in NY to bring you the Australian Premiere of this exciting new piece about the rivalry between two of Australia’s most vicious gangsters, who just happen to be women – Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh.

Brought to you by The Hayes Theatre Company

"Razorhurst" premieres Monday to Saturday

from June 14th to July 13th 2019.

Book and lyrics by Kate Mulley

Music by Andy Peterson

Director – Benita de Wit

Musical Director – Lucy Bermingham

Starring – Amelia Cormack and Debora Krizak

Running time approx. 90 minutes

Tix available at www.hayestheatre.com.au

In today's episode, Margi D talks to two wonderful performers who will be kicking off the Hayes Theatre Cabaret Series from Friday the 26th to Sunday the 28th of April.

Kerrie Anne Greenland (Eponine in the 2014 "Les Miserables tour) presents her homage to songs from the movies in “Pictures: Songs from Movie Musicals” and Steven Kreamer (Musical director extraordinaire) steps out from behind the scenes to tell his story in “I Sing Songs”.

Two very different cabarets in content and style but both fabulous and a chance to see talent at it’s very best, so I would go and see both of them!

Tickets are selling very fast so here are the dates and times only two weeks away!

Book now at hayestheatre.com.au

Kerrie Anne Greenland: “Pictures : Songs from Movie Musicals”

Produced by Neil Gooding Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co

Friday 26th – 8.30pm

Saturday 27th – 2pm and 7pm

Sunday 28th – 7pm

 

Steven Kreamer: “I Sing Songs”

Presented by Steven Kreamer in association with Hayes Theatre Co

Friday 26th – 7pm

Saturday 27th – 8.30pm

Sunday 28th – 5pm

 

We are back! And talking all things Spamalot.

The Hayes Theatres opens it’s doors for the first time in 2019 with the much anticipated “Monty Python’s Spamalot”. Directed by The Hayes’ very own Richard Carroll and choreographed by Hayes favourite Cameron Mitchell with musical supervision by Conrad Hamill.

Today Margi D talks to cast member Marty Alix and director Richard Carroll

This hilarious show promises to be a fantastic night in the theatre with one critic describing it as – “..a wonderful night, and I fart in the general direction of anyone who says otherwise” (Charles Spencer – Daily Telegraph, London)

 “Monty Python’s Spamalot” (book and lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle) runs from March 6th – April 6th 2019. Don’t miss out!

Book online at

www.hayestheatre.com.au

or ring box office on 02 8065 7337

See you there!

To round off another amazing year of theatre at The Hayes, Margi D takes a look back at all the shows that have earned more stars from the critics than there are in the sky.

Plus a sneaky peek at what's to come in 2019

Wishing you all a truly wonderful holiday season and I look forward to seeing you all again At The Hayes in 2019!

Merry Christmas, love Margi D