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Melanie Tait talks A Broadcast Coup


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Trisha Starrs talks with Melanie about her new work.

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to stage the long-awaited world premiere of writer and broadcaster,

Melanie Tait’s (The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race) thought-provoking, sharp comedy, A BROADCAST
COUP, from 26th January to 4th March 2023.
A major highlight of the 2023 Sydney Festival, A BROADCAST COUP incisively delves into the abuse of power and lack of accountability from controversial public figures.
Cut-throat journalist Jez Connell is out for her next sting. It’s been a year since she brought down one of TV’s most lauded stars for behaving badly and now she’s got Michael King, the top-rated darling of public radio, in her sights. This time, it’s personal.
With the loyalty of his longstanding radio show producer wavering, and a charting ex-media podcaster eager to take the mic off Mike, has the plug been pulled on Michael King’s career?

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BackstageBy Regina Botros