Dan is joined by spectacular performer, Ainsley Melham recorded before the announcement he would be making his way back to Australia from New York to take over the role of Fiyero in the Melbourne production of Wicked!

We chat about living life in New York, filming Aladdin in the UK, first job performing with Hi-5, the moment Ainsley was able to step up as a young adult, the evolution of confidence, being trusted by a big brand to play Aladdin, the enjoyment of seeing a swing have a chance to shine, the sadness felt when a show ends, working on Pippin, touring overseas to huge crowds, stage door, adapting to new theatres, being proud of your work, originating a role, the hardest show Ainsley has ever done, giving yourself grace, what would bring Ainsley back to Australia, and a whole lot more!

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