With episodes surpassing 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.

Maggie Blinco is an octogenerian, and carries with her a life-time of experiences that fuel each character she plays. As an actor, she claims to be in a category ‘all of her own’ as far as roles go, especially when there doesn’t seem to be many roles for actors in her age bracket.

She didn’t come to acting until late. Having done theatre at university, it wasn’t until her late 30s that she turned professional.

Since our conversation, she has delivered a celebrated turn in the play John for Outhouse Theatre Company and in 2021 she was acknowledged by the Sydney Theatre awards for her lifetime achievement as an actor.

Through April/May this year, Maggie performed with the Belvoir Theatre in their production of Alana Valentine’s Wayside Bride. She was as vivacious and engaging as ever - not bad for 88!!

So how has she managed longevity in what can be a pretty tough industry? She reveals all in this wonderful reflection. What a delight to revisit Maggie Blinco.

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