Daniel Goldstein, Associate Director of Tony award winning musical ‘Come From Away’ chats about the show’s return to the Comedy Theatre post-lockdown. This life-affirming true story centres on the days following the September 11 tragedy, where locals in a small Canadian town were forced to take on thousands of stranded travellers.

Iain Sinclair, Director of 16th Street Actors Studio’s production of ‘Burn This’ speaks to Richard about their online rehearsal process and upcoming training opportunities at the studio. Set during the peak of the 1980’s AIDS epidemic, the play deals with poisoned romance and dangerous and irresistible desire.

Finally, Castlemaine State Festival Director Glyn Roberts gives an overview of this year’s program including many live-streamed and free events. Running over 16 days, the festival showcases the best of regional Victorian arts and culture and includes Archie Roach, Die Roten Punkte and Tim Costello.