Showtime, the podcast about the people behind the curtain and the stories that make them.
Each week Andrew G catches up with creatives, leaders and risk takers to talk about what they do why they do it and what it really takes to keep showing up.
From backstage insights to bold conversations this is where passion for the stage meets real world experience. Whether you love musicals, plays or simply want to know what makes theatre tick, Showtime is your front row seat to the magic and the madness of live performance in Melbourne and beyond.
National Theatre Headliner: The Night I Knew I Was Exactly Where I Belonged
National Theatre Headliner: The Night I Knew I Was Exactly Where I Belonged
Award-Winning Director’s Take: Why Mamma Mia Has More Heart Than Anyone Expects
Award-Winning Director’s Take: Why Mamma Mia Has More Heart Than Anyone Expects
Inside the Rehearsal Room: The Place That Heals Bad Days and Builds Lifelong Friendships
Inside the Rehearsal Room: The Place That Heals Bad Days and Builds Lifelong Friendships
Stage to Soul: The Truth Behind Performing Mamma Mia
Stage to Soul: The Truth Behind Performing Mamma Mia
Opera Veteran: The Show That Makes First-Timers Fall in Love With Opera Without Realising It
Opera Veteran: The Show That Makes First-Timers Fall in Love With Opera Without Realising It
Behind the Curtain: Why This Regional Production of & Juliet Hits Harder Than the Big City Versions
Behind the Curtain: Why This Regional Production of & Juliet Hits Harder Than the Big City Versions
Glenn Elston on Live Theatre: Why Nothing Digital Can Replace Its Magic
Glenn Elston on Live Theatre: Why Nothing Digital Can Replace Its Magic
Meet Aysril: Community, Courage, and the Rhythm That Led Him to the Stage
Meet Aysril: Community, Courage, and the Rhythm That Led Him to the Stage
Ella Caldwell: What 25 Years of Pressure Taught Me About Resilience
Ella Caldwell: What 25 Years of Pressure Taught Me About Resilience
He Never Meant to Build a Theatre… But Fate Had Other Plans for Chris Mitchell
He Never Meant to Build a Theatre… But Fate Had Other Plans for Chris Mitchell
How Belinda Jenkin turns Christmas chaos into comedy gold
How Belinda Jenkin turns Christmas chaos into comedy gold
The Truth About Living “The Good Life”
The Truth About Living “The Good Life”
How the Stage Helped Them Rediscover Themselves
How the Stage Helped Them Rediscover Themselves
Those who Dream, Drive and Strive Always Find A Way To Thrive
Those who Dream, Drive and Strive Always Find A Way To Thrive
How Motherhood Became Her Greatest STORY
How Motherhood Became Her Greatest STORY
The Brutal Truth About Making It as an Actor
The Brutal Truth About Making It as an Actor
The Hidden Reason Mamma Mia! The Musical Is a GLOBAL HIT
The Hidden Reason Mamma Mia! The Musical Is a GLOBAL HIT
The Story Behind The Lucky Country with Vidya Makan
The Story Behind The Lucky Country with Vidya Makan
From Regional Victoria to the Main Stage
From Regional Victoria to the Main Stage
Amateurs: A Mockumentary Love Letter to Community Theatre
Amateurs: A Mockumentary Love Letter to Community Theatre
Inside the Craft of Darren Gilshenan: Comedy, Tragedy and Everything Between
Inside the Craft of Darren Gilshenan: Comedy, Tragedy and Everything Between
Cold War, Love, and Loyalty: Leighton Garwin Brings Anatoli to Life
Cold War, Love, and Loyalty: Leighton Garwin Brings Anatoli to Life
Theatre as empathy and collective healing
Theatre as empathy and collective healing
Lessons from a Lifetime in Theatre
Lessons from a Lifetime in Theatre
The Passion Project Helping Thousands Find Their Next Stage Role
The Passion Project Helping Thousands Find Their Next Stage Role
Resurrecting a Forgotten Voice: The Musical Legacy of Wilbur Weissman
Resurrecting a Forgotten Voice: The Musical Legacy of Wilbur Weissman
From Hobart to Harvard: Emily McDougall Shines as Elle Woods
From Hobart to Harvard: Emily McDougall Shines as Elle Woods
Three Little Pigs, One Big Message: Love, Laughter and Family
Three Little Pigs, One Big Message: Love, Laughter and Family
Heart, Humour and Honesty: Jackson Cross Brings Emmett to Life
Heart, Humour and Honesty: Jackson Cross Brings Emmett to Life
Backing Local: How the Palais Theatre Supports Community Projects
Backing Local: How the Palais Theatre Supports Community Projects
The Delta Nu trio bringing sparkle and soul to Legally Blonde
The Delta Nu trio bringing sparkle and soul to Legally Blonde
Spreading Positive Vibes: How One Facebook Group Helped Transformed Melbourne Theatre
Spreading Positive Vibes: How One Facebook Group Helped Transformed Melbourne Theatre
Finding Power in Identity and Joy in Telling the Truth
Finding Power in Identity and Joy in Telling the Truth
Flying High: Rehearsals, Tap Shoes and the Heart of Mary Poppins
Flying High: Rehearsals, Tap Shoes and the Heart of Mary Poppins
Laila Thaker on Culture, Courage and Craft
Laila Thaker on Culture, Courage and Craft
Theatre, Technique and Taking Risks: A Conversation with Josh Direen
Theatre, Technique and Taking Risks: A Conversation with Josh Direen
Pete Murphy on Pilate, Power and Performance in Jesus Christ Superstar
Pete Murphy on Pilate, Power and Performance in Jesus Christ Superstar
Triple Threat on the Rise: Emilie Toby Shines in Mamma Mia
Triple Threat on the Rise: Emilie Toby Shines in Mamma Mia
Superstar Moments: Mahalia Barnes on Passion, Pressure and Performance
Superstar Moments: Mahalia Barnes on Passion, Pressure and Performance
Theatre as a Mirror: Julia Grace on Life, Loss and Living Authentically
Theatre as a Mirror: Julia Grace on Life, Loss and Living Authentically
Growing Together: How Inclusive Theatre Builds Lifelong Connections
Growing Together: How Inclusive Theatre Builds Lifelong Connections
Breaking Barriers: How One Theatre Company is Redefining Inclusion
Breaking Barriers: How One Theatre Company is Redefining Inclusion
From Fashion to Footlights: Claire McCulloch’s Unexpected Path to the Stage
From Fashion to Footlights: Claire McCulloch’s Unexpected Path to the Stage
Lipstick, Lawncare, and Letting Go of the Rules
Lipstick, Lawncare, and Letting Go of the Rules
Theatre, Saxophones & Sustainability: Hannah Gwatkin’s Creative Life
Theatre, Saxophones & Sustainability: Hannah Gwatkin’s Creative Life
The Most Unpredictable Murder Mystery on Stage
The Most Unpredictable Murder Mystery on Stage
Frankie McNair on Comedy, Chaos & Finding Her Weird Little Corner of the Stage
Frankie McNair on Comedy, Chaos & Finding Her Weird Little Corner of the Stage
Young, Talented & Theatre Obsessed – Ruby Proy & Jack Thompson
Young, Talented & Theatre Obsessed – Ruby Proy & Jack Thompson
The Voice, the Circus, and a Musical Called Flop – Arthur Hull
The Voice, the Circus, and a Musical Called Flop – Arthur Hull
Flipping the Script: How These Creatives Took Control of Their Theatre Careers
Flipping the Script: How These Creatives Took Control of Their Theatre Careers
Strings, Stage & Storytelling: The Many Talents of Rose Chambers
