ENCORE

By Jack Ward and Eden Hayes

The buzz from Australia’s theatre capital, Melbourne!

Join Jack Ward & Eden Hayes as they go behind the scenes, discuss the latest productions, and interview the brightest stars gracing Melbourne... more

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How many episodes does ENCORE have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

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December 02, 2024 EP 11: A Christmas Special with Sarah Morrison, Kaya Byrne & Asmara Soekotjo
Joining Jack and Eden for the ENCORE Christmas Special is Sarah Morrison and Kaya Byrne who are currently playing Belle and Fred in A Christmas Carol, performing at the Comedy Theatre.
They also chat all things A Very Naughty Christmas with Asmara Soekotjo, and have a laugh while playing Hum that Tune.
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44min
November 24, 2024 EP 10: Jayde Westaby spills the tea
Joining Jack & Eden is Jayde Westaby who is currently playing Mrs. Potts in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, having previously performed in roles such as Mrs. Teavee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Donna in Mamma Mia.
They also discuss the highly anticipated release of the Wicked movie, including their favourite moments throughout the film.
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39min
November 17, 2024 EP 9: One Day with Mackenzie Dunn & Keanu Gonzalez
Joining Jack and Eden is Mackenzie Dunn, the talented producer and choreographer behind the new Australian show, One Day in September. Alongside Keanu Gonzalez, who is gearing up to take on the lead role of Sam Thompson.
Continuing their focus on Australian productions, they also speak with Holly Mouat, the creator and director of Shimmery Burlesque.

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48min
November 10, 2024 EP 8: Talking Tina with Jayme-Lee Hanekom
Joining Jack & Eden is Jayme-Lee Hanekom who is currently playing Alline Bullock and understudying Tina in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
They also touch on the Hadestown cast announcement, new Australian musical One Day in September, and Australia's Wicked movie premiere.
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⁠Book your Tina tickets now!⁠
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40min
October 20, 2024 EP 7: Tuning into menopause with Katrina Retallick & Lisa Callingham
Joining Jack & Eden is Katrina Retallick and Lisa Callingham who are playing Housewife and Soap Star in Menopause the Musical at the Athenaeum Theatre.
They also touch on CLOC's non-professional premiere of Come From Away, MDMS’s Sweet Charity production and share some BREAKING theatre news.
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41min
October 06, 2024 EP 6: Oli Pizzey Stratford on the cost of being human
Joining Jack & Eden is actor, model, athlete and disability advocate Oli Pizzey Stratford who is currently playing John in Melbourne Theatre Company’s Cost of Living.
They also touch on inclusion in theatre, the Melbourne Fringe Festival and the opening night of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
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32min
September 22, 2024 EP 5: Breaking industry barriers with Matt Hearne
Joining Jack & Eden is Matt Hearne who recently received a standing ovation following his blind audition on The Voice, and just performed in the ensemble of Carousel: A Concert at the Princess Theatre.
They also chat to Cooper Prize winner Chris Stollery, share details about Annie's return to Melbourne and Melbourne Theatre Company's 2025 season, and talk about the future of the Regent Theatre.
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38min
September 08, 2024 EP 4: Remixing history with Loren Hunter & Giorgia Kennedy
Joining Jack & Eden is Loren Hunter and Giorgia Kennedy who are currently playing Jane Seymour and Catherine Parr in Six the Musical.
They also touch on Frankenstein’s Melbourne season, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Topdog/Underdog and share a major musical announcement!
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⁠Go and see Six the Musical!
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44min
August 25, 2024 EP 3: Daydreaming with Brianna Bishop
Joining Jack & Eden is Brianna Bishop who has recently finished up with Grease as Marty, and has previously taken on the roles of Ella in Midnight: The Cinderella Musical and Amber Von Tussel in Hairspray.
They also speak about Jemma Rix's return as Elphaba, the upcoming Melbourne tour of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, and the premieres of Shake and Stir's Frankenstein and Melbourne Theatre Company's Topdog/Underdog.

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⁠Midnight: The Cinderalla Musical cast album
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42min
August 11, 2024 EP 2: Gareth Jacobs & Rohan Browne Be Our Guests
Joining Jack & Eden is Gareth Jacobs and Rohan Browne who are currently playing Cogsworth and Lumiere in Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Her Majesty's Theatre.
They also discuss the casting of Evan Hansen, opening night of Six the Musical and find out what an 'inclusical' is with suburban theatre group Stars and the Moon!

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Our Instagram
Our TikTok
Gareth's Instagram
Rohan's Instagram
Beauty & the Beast's Instagram
Go and see Beauty & the Beast!
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51min

FAQs about ENCORE:

How many episodes does ENCORE have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.