Richelle Brookman is Director and co-Owner of GWB Entertainment, producing the Australian touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'School of Rock the musical’. This production premiered in Melbourne in 2018 and toured China, Brisbane, Auckland, with a second touring production in South Korea- now playing in Sydney, before finally heading to Adelaide. ‘School of Rock’ really is a musical and rock concert and you’ll hear Richelle tell you things you didn’t know about this musical, the tour and casting children performers (aged 9-12 years old), many of them quadruple-threats.

Nat Jobe plays Donkey in Shrek the Musical, which has premiered in Sydney ahead of its Australian tour of Melbourne and Brisbane. Nat is a graduate of WAAPA and has an impressive career in musical theatre. Playing Donkey is Nat’s first lead role in a commercial musical (Producer John Frost/Gordon Frost Organisation), and it also happens to be the second time he has played this role. This is an insightful interview, hear Nat talk in depth about the musical; Donkey’s character arc; how he developed his physicality for the role and how Donkey heralds the musical’s important theme of embracing people's differences, accepting individuality and self-love.

A new year, new podcasts and new guests - let's call this Season 3. Also new changes in the iTunes feed, we no longer have Episode (Ep) numbers. A huge thank you to all the Guests who have given their time to be interviewed, the amazing people in productions for the opportunities and You- the listener for your support!! Your messages are so wonderful to receive. As always - Thanks for listening, please like, share and tell your friends, but most importantly... go and see a show! xx Elizabeth

Billy Elliot the Musical is based on the (2002) film of the same name. The musical is back in Australia, currently embarking on a big 10th anniversary Australian tour, which premiered at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Meet Lead Producer LOUISE WITHERS, who has been part of five productions around the world, including the original Australian production. This is an incredible interview, Louise has such a wealth of knowledge on this musical, you’re going to love it.

School of Rock the musical is currently in the middle of a huge Australian and international tour. It made its Australian premier in Melbourne, toured China and is currently playing in Brisbane, with Auckland and Sydney next. I sat down with the two stars, Brent Hill (Dewey Finn) and Amy Lehpamer (Principal Rosalie Mullins) during a brief media stopover in Sydney. This is a great interview. It was recorded just before the Helpmann Awards. Brent was nominated for ‘Best Male Actor in a Musical’, for playing Dewey Finn, in which he would be awarded his first Helpmann award. Amy won her first helpmann award last year and we discuss all this, touring life, the kids in the musical playing their own instruments onstage and so much more! My guests: Brent Hill (Little Shop of Horrors, Vivid White, Rock of Ages) and Amy Lehpamer (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Sound of Music, Rock of Ages).

Muriel's Wedding the Musical, is a new and original Australian musical produced by Global Creatures (Moulin Rouge, King Kong, Strictly Ballroom) and it is a smash hit! The musical is based on the 1994 movie of the same name, the book is written by PJ Hogan (who wrote/directed the movie), with original lyrics and music by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall. And yes, it has ABBA songs. I was thrilled to sit down and chat to Natalie Abbott (Muriel) and Stefanie Jones (Rhonda). These two ladies are stepping into the spotlight as lead performers and they are both simply stunning. In fact, Natalie makes her professional debut as Muriel and was nominated for her first Helpmann Award. This is a great interview, sharing stories behind the musical and Sydney filming locations from the original movie.

Bonnie Lythgoe is a Dancer, Choreographer, Director, a Television, Broadway and West End Producer, and is considered one of the loveliest ladies in the industry. In this podcast, you’ll learn more about the theatre of pantomime and what to expect when sitting in the audience, as we talk about her directing and producing her 6thpanto, ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ in 3D. You will also find out more about Bonnie’s life, her career and future projects, as well as discover she is an intelligent and strong woman, who has forged her own path in the industry with lots of career success.

In podcast Ep5, Chris Archer, Producer of Showqueen and Archery Productions spoke how he was planning to re-launch The Sydney Cabaret Competition. Trevor Ashley phoned in and spoke how he was starting the first Sydney Cabaret Festival. Both projects have come to fruition... The Sydney Cabaret Competition Grand Final will be held within the program of the inaugural Sydney Cabaret Festival program (5-14 July). We were at the heats and interviewed the winners. The 2019 Sydney Cabaret Competition grand finalists; (Heat 1) Irene Nicola, Nyssa Milligan, Katelin Koprivec, (Heat 2) Sarah Murr, Naomi Livingston, Rachael Gillfeather, (Heat 3) Clare Ellen O'Connor, Billie Palin and Ali Calder.

Debora Krizak is one of Australia's most versatile and dynamic musical theatre performers. She is a singer, actress, dancer, voice-over artist and a published author. Her breakout role as 'Sheila' in A Chorus Line and playing both 'Nickie' and 'Ursula' in Sweet Charity, earned her two Helpmann Award nominations, a Sydney Theatre Award/nomination, and a GLUG award as 'Erma' in Anything Goes. This is a great interview for anyone who wants to know more about the craft, juggling motherhood (IVF) and a busy career - there are so many surprises, so much you didn’t know about Debora Krizak.

Saturday Night Fever is playing exclusively to the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Produced by the John Frost Organisation (GFO) and based on the film that starred John Travolta, this is a new version of the musical adapted for Australian audiences; Marcia Hines stars in a role written for her, Musical Director David Skelton has arranged the Bee Gee songs into 4 part-harmonies. This is a delightful interview with Natalie Conway and Nana Matapule, 2 of the 4 Star Vocalists (who sing the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever) and Stephen Mahy who plays the character role of Tony's paint shop boss and Frank Jr