In this Hot Seat program, we remember one Tasmania’s prominent theatre personalities. Greg Leong died in March, aged 79, after a life of mentoring performers and artists across Tasmania, and the world. He was an artistic director, performer, curator and administrator, and as General Manager of Theatre North he brought many memorable performances to our city. We pay tribute to Greg Leong by replaying his interview with Sheila Hoban from 2018.

In this Hot Seat program, we remember one Tasmania&rsquo;s prominent theatre personalities. Greg Leong died in March, aged 79, after a life of mentoring performers and artists across Tasmania, and the world. He was an artistic director, performer, curator and administrator, and as General Manager of Theatre North he brought many memorable performances to our city. We pay tribute to Greg Leong by replaying his interview with Sheila Hoban from 2018.

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Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.

The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.

Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.
The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.

A tribute to Greg Leong

In this Hot Seat, presenter Rob Youngs meets Tracey Wicks, a local “end of life” doula, to discuss our relationship with death and dying, finding our tribe, and the options available for the end of life care of our loved ones.

In this Hot Seat, presenter Rob Youngs meets Tracey Wicks, a local &ldquo;end of life&rdquo; doula, to discuss our relationship with death and dying, finding our tribe, and the options available for the end of life care of our loved ones.

Tracey Wicks, end-of-life doula

Mark Grey is in The Hot Seat together with his assistant dog Hoover. Mark is vision impaired, and relies on his assistant dog to get around.  Mark is on several boards, such as the Tasmanian Public Trustee, and also St Giles, which is an important not-for-profit organisation in Launceston providing life solutions for people living with disability.

Mark is also the current chairman of Vision Australia, and frequently travels to Melbourne for Board meetings. But he has chosen to live in Launceston, and tells Chris Sayer why.

Mark Grey is in The Hot Seat together with his assistant dog Hoover. Mark is vision impaired, and relies on his assistant dog to get around.&nbsp; Mark is on several boards, such as the Tasmanian Public Trustee, and also St Giles, which is an important not-for-profit organisation in Launceston providing life solutions for people living with disability.
Mark is also the current chairman of Vision Australia, and frequently travels to Melbourne for Board meetings. But he has chosen to live in Launceston, and tells Chris Sayer why.

Mark Grey, from Vision Aust, St Giles, and more

Dr Cathy Byrne is a child abuse survivor whose newly published book “Some Justice” tells her story of bravery and courage. It’s an important message of survival that also chronicles the challenges of navigating Australia’s justice system.

Cathy talks to Chris Sayer about social issues and personal drama, in this important episode of “The Hot Seat”.

Dr Cathy Byrne is a child abuse survivor whose newly published book &ldquo;Some Justice&rdquo; tells her story of bravery and courage. It&rsquo;s an important message of survival that also chronicles the challenges of navigating Australia&rsquo;s justice system.
Cathy talks to Chris Sayer about social issues and personal drama, in this important episode of &ldquo;The Hot Seat&rdquo;.

A tribute to Greg Leong

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