ENCORE

By Jack Ward & 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 grac

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How many episodes does ENCORE have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

ENCORE episodes:

June 01, 2025 EP 21: Abigail Adriano & Noah Mullins' mythical love story
Joining Jack and Eden are Abigail Adriano & Noah Mullins.
Abigail, Australia’s rising star, made her stage debut in Matilda the Musical and recently toured as Kim in the award-winning Miss Saigon. She now stars as Eurydice in Hadestown.
Noah debuted as Riff in West Side Story, went on to star in Jagged Little Pill and RENT, and now takes on the role of Orpheus.

They also touch on Beetlejuice's opening night and Eden’s evening at the Green Room Awards.
THE LINKS
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Our Instagram⁠ ⁠
Our TikTok⁠
Abigail's Instagram
Noah's Instagram
Get your Hadestown tickets now!⁠
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55min
May 19, 2025 EP 20: Stefanie Caccamo enters middle-earth
Joining Jack and Eden is Stephanie Caccamo, a seasoned screen and stage actor known for her roles in Once, Oklahoma!, and Into the Woods. She's now taking on the iconic role of Arwen in The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale.
They also review Hadestown, The Black Woman of Gippsland and Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular. Plus... there's a giveaway!

THE LINKS
⁠Our website⁠ ⁠
Our Instagram⁠ ⁠
Our TikTok⁠
Stefanie Caccamo's Instagram
Get your The Lord of The Rings - A Musical Tale tickets!⁠
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45min
May 04, 2025 EP 19: Rob Johnson haunts our studio
Joining Jack and Eden is Sydney writer and actor Rob Johnson, known for his roles in Calamity Jane, The Boomkak Panto, and award-winning short fiction work.
He is now joining the cast of Beetlejuice as Adam Maitland!
They also discuss the new Australian production A Wake to Remember with writer Samantha Wong, and share their thoughts on the full cast announcement for Cats.
THE LINKS
⁠Our website⁠ ⁠
Our Instagram⁠ ⁠
Our TikTok⁠
Rob Johnson's Instagram
Get your Beetlejuice tickets!⁠
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44min
April 20, 2025 EP 18: Jesus Christ, It’s Michael Paynter
Joining Jack and Eden is Michael Paynter, an Australian singer-songwriter who has toured with major acts like Miley Cyrus and Seal, while also performing as a member of Icehouse and Jimmy Barnes' band.
Michael is now taking a leap outside his comfort zone to play Jesus in the Australian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.
THE LINKS
⁠Our website⁠ ⁠
Our Instagram⁠ ⁠
Our TikTok⁠
Jesus Christ Superstar tickets!⁠
Michael Paynter's Instagram
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43min
March 24, 2025 EP 17: Reaching for the stars with Lauren McKenna
Fresh from the opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar, Jack and Eden are still buzzing!
This week, they're joined by the incredible Lauren McKenna - musical theatre performer, director, and artistic leader .
Lauren has starred in arena spectaculars like Hairspray (as Tracy Turnblad) and Grease (as Jan), worked as associate director for Courtney Act’s Fluid, and directed showcases featuring icons like Rhonda Burchmore and Marina Prior.
Now, she’s the Artistic Director of Stars and The Moon, a not-for-profit theatre company making the stage accessible to performers of all abilities.
THE LINKS
⁠Our website⁠ ⁠
Our Instagram⁠ ⁠
Our TikTok⁠
Lauren McKenna's Instagram
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40min
March 09, 2025 EP 16: And Then There Was… Mia Morrissey
Joining Jack and Eden this episode is Mia Morrissey, an accomplished actor, singer, and writer.
Mia has an impressive resume, having portrayed Mimi in RENT, Jade Lennox on Home and Away, and Nadyiah Zammit in the global sensation Deadloch.
Currently, she is captivating audiences as Vera Claythorne in Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.
In this episode, they also discuss Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's Oscar performance, and the launch of the Choc Top Pins!
THE LINKS
⁠Our website⁠ ⁠
Our Instagram⁠ ⁠
Our TikTok⁠
Mia's Instagram
And Then There Were None tickets!
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42min
February 23, 2025 EP 15: A rant on theatre etiquette
Jack and Eden dive into some audience horror stories and chat all things theatre etiquette.
They also discuss Beetlejuice's cast, react to a sneak peek of Hadestown, and reveal some thrilling 'shoppe' news.

THE LINKS
⁠Our website⁠
Our shoppe
⁠Our Instagram⁠
⁠Our TikTok⁠
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36min
February 09, 2025 EP 14: Talking to the Wall with Natalie Bassingthwaighte & Disney princess Amy Manford
Joining Jack and Eden is the talented Natalie Bassingthwaighte, a singer and actress with an impressive background in both stage and television.

She is currently captivating audiences in her one-woman show, Shirley Valentine, at the Athenaeum Theatre.

They also dive into the enchanting world of Disney in Concert with artistic director and vocalist Amy Manford, who has previously taken on the role of Christine in the West End production of Phantom of The Opera.

She has also performed alongside Andrea Bocelli and showcased her incredible talent at Buckingham Palace for King Charles.

THE LINKS
⁠Our website⁠ ⁠
Our Instagram⁠ ⁠
Our TikTok⁠
Natalie's Instagram
Get your Shirley Valentine tickets!
Amy's Instagram
Get your Disney in Concert tickets!
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55min
January 26, 2025 EP 13: Dear Carmel Rodrigues, Lawrence Hawkins & Disney’s Matt West
Joining Jack and Eden for their first episode of 2025 are Carmel Rodrigues and Lawrence Hawkins, who are currently starring in the Australian tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
Plus, director and choreographer of Beauty and the Beast, Matt West, drops in while visiting from New York to discuss the show and his remarkable career with Disney.

THE LINKS
⁠Our website⁠
⁠Our Instagram⁠
⁠Our TikTok⁠
Carmel's Instagram
Lawrence's Instagram
Get your Dear Evan Hansen tickets!
Get your Beauty and the Beast tickets!

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53min
December 15, 2024 EP 12: Blessed by Raphael Wong
Joining Jack and Eden in the last episode of 2024 is Raphael Wong, who is currently playing Eddie Souther, the respected police officer in Sister Act.
Raph made his debut with Opera Australia in 2012 and has performed as Passarino in Phantom of the Opera, Cinderella’s father in Midnight, and Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods.
They also chat with Sophie Loughlin and Belinda Jenkin about Love Actually? The Musical Parody being performed as part of the Christmas Showtime Festival.
THE LINKS
⁠Our website⁠
⁠Our Instagram⁠
⁠Our TikTok⁠
Raphael Wong's Instagram
Sister Act tickets!
Sophie's Instagram
Belinda's Instagram
Love Actually? The Musical Parody tickets!
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49min

FAQs about ENCORE:

How many episodes does ENCORE have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.