EP 47: Michael Gow on Playwriting, Directing, & Coming Home

On today's episode we sit down with critically acclaimed Australian playwright, Michael Gow. Michael started writing plays in 1983 with his first play, The Kid.  Since then he's written a wide collection of work for theatre, film, & television, first receiving wide acclaim with his 1986 play, Away…

EP 46: Tyler Dean-Brinkley on Directing, Conducting, Composition, & More

On today's episode we sit down with Newcastle-based online UNE student Tyler Dean-Brinkley. Tyler has a range of experiences in various areas within Theatre and we'll be talking through them all, taking an introspective look at community theatre, independent productions, and even children's theatr…

EP 45: Jono McAteer, Will Billingsley, & Cal Hunter on "The Woman in Black"

On today's episode we sit down with Jono McAteer, Will Billingsley, & Cal Hunter, the director and cast behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of The Woman in Black.  The Woman in Black is a theatre staple, being one of the most classic ghost stories ever put to stage.  …

EP 44: Dr Julie Shearer & Dr Richard Jordan on UNE Theatre & Digital Performance

On today's episode we sit down with Dr Julie Shearer & Dr Richard Jordan about a transition coming to theatre at UNE.   2026 marks the 50th anniversary of UNE's Theatre department and in celebration of this milestone and acknowledgment of the current theatre scene, the department will be transitio…

EP 43: Lana Howlett, James Meyer, & Belle Meyer on "Next to Normal"

On today's episode we finish our conversation around the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal as we sit down with some of the leading cast behind the show Lana Howlett (Diana), James Meyer (Dan), & Belle Meyer (Natalie). Next to Normal explores various themes ar…

EP 42: Cal Hunter & Bruce Menzies on "Next to Normal"

On today's episode we sit down with Cal Hunter & Bruce Menzies, the director and musical director behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal. Next to Normal is a challenging musical that explores various themes around mental health in a very frank and reali…

EP 41: Neil Horton on Directing "Noises Off"

On today's episode we sit down with Neil Horton, President of the Armidale Drama & Musical Society (ADMS) and director behind their upcoming production of Noises Off. Neil is a seasoned director in community theatre and talks all about the many joys and challenges of this particular show including…

EP 40: James Kellner on the Austin Page Musical Society and "Little Shop of Horrors"

On today's episode we sit down with James Kellner, who is playing Mr Mushnik in the Austin Page Musical Society's upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors. This is James' second time performing with the society and so we'll be talking about the society at large but also this cult-classic show…

EP 39: Amy Showell, Melissa Hawthorne, & Dominick O'Shea on Performing Shakespeare and "Twelfth Night"

On today's episode we continue our conversation around the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Twelfth Night.  In this episode we talk with the leading cast of Amy Showell (Viola), Melissa Hawthorne (Olivia), & Dominick O'Shea (Orsino). All three have a range of experience wi…

EP 38: Nick Troon & Jess Waters on Co-Directing "Twelfth Night"

On today's episode we turn the tables as guest host Emily Waldron sits down with Nick Troon & Jess Waters, the directors behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Twelfth Night. Nick & Jess are both first time directors with ADMS jumping in the deep end with their first …