With episodes nearing 300 in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in our previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you missed them the first time 'round - or so you can simply savour, a second listen. Either way, you'll accessing precious oral histories from the people who were there, on and around our stages.

West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall was STAGES guest in 2019 during the podcast's second season.

Ruthie Henshall made her West End debut in 1987 in Cats, navigating several of the feline family before assuming the pivotal role of Grizabella. The supremely gifted 19 year old would go on to become a five time Olivier Award nominee for a succession of roles in Crazy For You, Chicago, Peggy Sue Got Married and Marguerite; winning for the role of Amalia in the London revival of She Loves Me.

Her list of theatre credits is extensive and in an extraordinary accomplishment, audiences have seen her play the three female principal roles in the musical Chicago; originating the role of Roxie in the West End, giving her Velma on Broadway and returning recently to the London production in the role of Matron Mama Morton.

When we spoke with Ruthie she was in the middle of an Australian tour leading to a season at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Ruthie's tour was produced by Enda Markey.

The Adelaide cabaret Festival for 2022 kicks off today and runs until June 25th.

Ruthie generously shared her story and provided terrific insight into the rewards and challenges of navigating a career as one of the world's most consummate musical theatre performers.

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