Rebecca is a 1938 gothic suspense story by Daphne Du Maurier that's never been out of print. It's also a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock. Now it's a play starring Nikki Shiels as the unnamed Young Woman and Pamela Rabe, in the iconic role of Mrs Danvers. How does this story of dark infatuation translate to the stage, and how does Melbourne Theatre Company treat its complicated romance?

Phar Lap is a new electro-swing musical with no puppetry or SFX, just talented people hoofing it on stage. Joel Granger (Phar Lap) who may or may not wear hoof gloves on his hands, sings us a duet with Justin Smith (trainer Harry Telford). Lyricist and composer Steven Kramer explains why the world's greatest racehorse is ideal fodder for a comedy musical.

Audiobook narrators reach audiences of millions, bring bestsellers to life and perform multiple character changes, but does AI threaten their craft? Audible has already announced plans for its AI technology to narrate audiobooks. Actors Caroline Lee and Humphrey Bower are two popular narrators, and Justine Sloane-Lees is senior audio book director at Square Sound. Audiobook at the start of the interview is Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty, narrated by Caroline Lee and produced by Bolinda Audio.