In our first episode Marina described her artistic life growing up, and the audition that changed her life. She scored the lead role of Mabel in the 1983 production of The Pirates of Penzance, alongside Jon English, Simon Gallaher, David Atkins and June Bronhill.

In Part 2 of STAGES conversation, we launch into further story and reflection of a life in the theatre, working on iconic shows like Cats, Les Mis and the Phantom of the Opera in an insightful instalment - celebrating the magnificent career of a dynamic leading lady - Marina Prior.

Marina has played leading roles in over thirty productions including The Pirates of Penzance, Cats, Les Miserables, Die Fledermaus, Anything Goes, West Side Story, The Secret Garden, Showboat, The Merry Widow, The Witches of Eastwick, Noises Off, Harp on the Willow, Annie Get Your Gun, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Hypocrite, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,Guys & Dolls, Mary Poppins, Promises Promises, The Sound of Music, Hello Dolly, Hay Fever, Fun Home and Dream Lover.

Marina's recordings include Leading Lady (which reached platinum status), Aspects of Andrew Lloyd Webber (which reached gold status and for which she was nominated for an ARIA award), Somewhere - the Songs of Sondheim and Bernstein and, more recently, Both Sides Now, Encore and Christmas Candlelight.

In 2006, she was honoured with induction into Australia's 100 Entertainers of the Century.

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