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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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