The 10th anniversary Australian tour of Billy Elliot the musical has opened at the Sydney Lyric Theatre and I was thrilled to speak to Justin Smith (Dad) and Drew Livingston (Tony). Justin Smith returns to the musical, having a special bond with the original Australian production and Drew Livingston makes his Lyric Theatre debut. This is an entertaining musical about an outstanding, breathtaking musical not to missed.

Muriel & Rhonda! Muriel's Wedding the Musical, is a new Australian musical produced by Global Creatures (Moulin Rouge, King Kong, Strictly Ballroom) and it is a smash hit! The musical is based on the 1994 movie of the same name, the book is written by PJ Hogan (who wrote/directed the movie), original lyrics and music (Kate Miller-Heidke,Keir Nuttall) and ABBA songs. I was thrilled to sit down and chat to Natalie Abbott (Muriel) and Stefanie Jones (Rhonda). These two ladies are stepping into the spotlight as lead performers and they are both simply stunning! In fact, Natalie makes her professional debut as Muriel and was nominated for her first Helpmann Award and this is Stefanie's first lead role in a musical. This is a great interview, sharing stories behind the musical and Sydney filming locations from the original movie.

Bonnie Lythgoe is a Dancer, Choreographer, Director and Producer on Broadway, West End, Australia and in television. She is one of the loveliest ladies in the industry. In this podcast, you’ll learn more about pantomime- its history and what to expect when sitting in the audience, as we talk about her directing and producing her 6thpantomine; Jack and the Beanstalk in 3D. You will also find out more about Bonnie’s career with Gene Kelly and Sydney Poitier, her favourite musicals and very exciting future projects revealed exclusively in this conversation.

School of Rock the musical is currently in the middle of a huge Australian and international tour. It made its Australian premier in Melbourne, toured China and is currently playing in Brisbane, with Auckland and Sydney next. I sat down with the two stars, Brent Hill (Dewey Finn) and Amy Lehpamer (Principal Rosalie Mullins) during a brief media stopover in Sydney. This is a great interview. It was recorded just before the Helpmann Awards. Brent was nominated for ‘Best Male Actor in a Musical’, for playing Dewey Finn, in which he would be awarded his first Helpmann award. Amy won her first helpmann award last year and we discuss all this, touring life, the kids in the musical playing their own instruments onstage and so much more! My guests: Brent Hill (Little Shop of Horrors, Vivid White, Rock of Ages) and Amy Lehpamer (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Sound of Music, Rock of Ages).

All Grand Finalists. In a previous episode, Chris Archer (Show Queen, Archery Productions) revealed his plan to re-launch 'The Sydney Cabaret Competition'. Trevor Ashley (Diamonds Are For Trevor, Les Miserablès) phoned in revealing his plan to create the first 'Sydney Cabaret Festival'. This year, both projects have come to fruition! In this episode meet the twelve finalists who will compete in the '2019 Sydney Cabaret Competition' Grand Final, held within the program of the 'Sydney Cabaret Festival'.

Part 3 of 3. The 2019 Sydney Cabaret Competition was held and can reveal week 3 finalists are: Clare Ellen O'Connor, Billie Palin, Ali Calder. I spoke to Clare and Billie about their performances and excitement of making it to the grand final.

Part 2 of 3. The first week of the 2019 Sydney Cabaret Competition was held and I was thrilled to speak to the week 2 finalists: Sarah Murr, Naomi Livingston, Rachel Gilfeather about their performances and excitement of making it to the grand final.

Part 1 of 3. The first week of the 2019 Sydney Cabaret Competition was held and I was thrilled to speak to the week 1 finalists: Irene Nicola, Nyssa Mulligan, Katelin Koprivec about their performances and excitement of making it to the grand final.

Debora Krizak is one of Australia's most versatile and dynamic musical theatre performers. She is a singer, actress, dancer, voice-over artist and a published author. Her breakout role as Sheila (A Chorus Line) and playing both Nickie and Ursula (Sweet Charity), earned her two Helpmann Award nominations, a Sydney Theatre Award & nomination. This is a great interview for anyone who wants to learn more about the craft, juggling motherhood (IVF), in fact there are so many surprises in this entertaining interview, so much you didn’t know about Debora Krizak.

Stephen Mahy stars as Frank Jnr in Saturday Night Fever the musical which is playing exclusively at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, produced by John Frost [Gordon Frost Organisation]. In a previous episode with cast members Natalie Conway and Nana Matapule Stephen's voice is heard when we discussed theatre superstitions. The musical is based on the 1977 film that starred John Travolta. Hear more about this new re-imagined production with the iconic songs of the Bee Gees and for the first time features a new song by Marcia Hines, as well as the two characters Stephen plays.