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The Theatre Thoughts Podcast began in November 2021 as an accompaniment to the Theatre Thoughts Australia website. Our past guests include the likes of Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), Leanne Cope (An American in Paris), Vidya Makan & Kala Gare (SIX the Musical), Yve Blake (Fangirls), Blake Appelqvist (& Juliet, Fangirls) and comedy duo Mel and Sam (Sh*t Wrecked, Not Hat, Not Play The Cabaret, High Pony). The purpose of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast is to bring conversations with the artists and creatives in all facets of the theatre industry to the ears of our listeners. We focus on, and promote, those who are changing the landscape of theatre, and cutting out a slice of the theatre scene to share their story.
About the Host
Justin (he/him) is a writer, teacher, actor and tour guide. Raised in Western Sydney, he always had an avid love for theatre and the spontaneous. Justin has developed his writing for publishers such as Theatre People and ArtsHub before establishing his own theatrically focused business, Theatre Thoughts. His past theatre credits include directing Stiles and Drew’s Soho Cinders, the ‘brave’ Sir Robin in Spamalot for Arcadians Theatre and the French Taunter/Tim in Spamalot for Springers UK, ensemble in Footloose and Pirates of Penzance and his debut role as Muldoon in Jurassic: That is One Big Pile of Musical which took out the audience favourite award in the Sydney Fringe Festival 2015. As the years have gone by, Justin has taken a great interest in swallowing as much theatre as he can and bringing it to the masses through the establishment of the Theatre Thoughts brand and developing the voice of artists from across the independent and professional sectors.
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Episode 75 - Go to the underground with the Hadestown Cast! ft. Abigail Adriano & Noah Mullins
Season 4 · Episode 75
Monday, January 13, 2025 • Duration 46:07
🌹Come on downtown to Hadestown with the Australian cast of the much-anticipated musical! In a full-circle moment, Justin finally speaks all things Hadestown with the leads of the Australian cast, Abigail Adriano (Eurydice) and Noah Mullins (Orpheus). We discuss Noah and Abigail's career from Rent to Miss Saigon, fangirl over the Wicked movie, and explore what makes Hadestown one of the hottest tickets this side of the underworld.
Discussion Highlights:
- Career trajectories and the vitality of the Australian theatre world
- Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED...again
- What makes Hadestown so loved?
- What are the cast most looking forward to when Hadestown premieres?
Hadestown plays at Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 19th April before transferring to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre from the 8th May, 2025. Book tickets to Hadestown when it comes to your city by heading to the link below:
https://hadestown.com.au/
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Queendom and Fandom: Loren Hunter & Kimberley Hodgson talk SIX the Musical [VIDEO]
Season 4 · Episode 74
Monday, December 16, 2024 • Duration 01:00:48
👑 Unwrap the latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast featuring two of the six Queens of Australia's production of SIX the Musical, Kimberley Hodgson (Catherine of Aragon) and Loren Hunter (Jane Seymour). Kimberley is hot off playing Anita in Handa Opera’s production of West Side Story, and Gigi in Cameron Mackintosh’s Miss Saigon for Opera Australia for which she was nominated for a Green Room Award. Loren has toured nationally in the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, and the re-imagination of King Kong, as well as originating the role of Jane Seymour in the touring production of SIX the Musical.
Discussion Highlights:
Career trajectories and the importance of live theatre
Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED
Behind the Scenes stories from the SIX the Musical tour
Fangirling and Queendom
Sydney plays at the Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 28th December before heading to Brisbane, Auckland, and finishing in Newcastle.. Book tickets to SIX the Musical when it comes to your city by heading to the link below:
https://sixthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/
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Queendom and Fandom: Loren Hunter & Kimberley Hodgson talk SIX the Musical
Season 4 · Episode 74
Monday, December 16, 2024 • Duration 58:34
👑 Unwrap the latest audio episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast featuring two of the six Queens of Australia's production of SIX the Musical, Kimberley Hodgson (Catherine of Aragon) and Loren Hunter (Jane Seymour). Kimberley is hot off playing Anita in Handa Opera’s production of West Side Story, and Gigi in Cameron Mackintosh’s Miss Saigon for Opera Australia for which she was nominated for a Green Room Award. Loren has toured nationally in the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, and the re-imagination of King Kong, as well as originating the role of Jane Seymour in the touring production of SIX the Musical.
Discussion Highlights:
Career trajectories and the importance of live theatre
Theatre Thoughts Questions - Featuring the love of WICKED
Behind the Scenes stories from the SIX the Musical tour
Fangirling and Queendom
Sydney plays at the Theatre Royal in Sydney until the 28th December before heading to Brisbane, Auckland, and finishing in Newcastle. Book tickets to SIX the Musical when it comes to your city by heading to the link below:
https://sixthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/
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Episode Edited by Jared Jekyll
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Episode 55 Re-Release: A Wicked Update with Sheridan Adams and Courtney Monsma [VIDEO]
Season 3 · Episode 55
Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 40:58
RE-RELEASE Season 3: Episode 55 - A Wicked Update, featuring Sheridan Adams and Courtney Monsma
In this enchanting episode, we're joined by the cast of WICKED Australia, including the returning guest Sheridan Adams and new guest Courtney Monsma. Sheridan, a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, shines as Elphaba. Courtney, a recent Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen, adds a touch of magic as Glinda. Join us as we discuss their performances and the enduring popularity of WICKED, currently captivating audiences in Australia before finishing its run in Perth in 2025.
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*Recorded in 2023 at the Powerhouse Museum. Publicity Team: IP Publicity.
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Image Credits: Sheridan Adams image (Photographer: @hughstewart_)
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Episode 73 - Rodney Rigby & Louise Withers on the survival of theatre
Season 4 · Episode 64
Monday, September 30, 2024 • Duration 48:57
🎭 Step into the world of theatre production with Rodney Rigby and Louise Withers in this important discussion to the world of theatre. Join host Justin Clarke as he explores the careers, achievements, and future aspirations of these acclaimed producers. From blockbuster musicals to creating new works for the Australian stage, this episode offers invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of theatre production.
Discussion Highlights:
The remarkable careers of Louise and Rodney in theatre production.
Creating and shaping new works for Australian audiences.
Exploring the evolving landscape of the Australian theatre industry.
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Episode 72 - Artist Chat: Benjamin Maio Mackay
Season 4 · Episode 72
Monday, September 16, 2024 • Duration 46:04
🎭 Dive into a fascinating conversation with Benjamin Maio Mackay, an award-nominated, critically acclaimed director, producer, actor, and musician. Benjamin shares their journey in the world of theatre, from co-headlining at the iconic Off-Broadway venue 54 Below, to their artistic direction of Adelaide-based Preachrs Productions.
Benjamin gives us an inside look into directing the non-replica production of RENT at the Queens Theatre in 2022, and following it up with a season of tick, tick...BOOM! in June 2023. We also explore their nationwide tour with Great Detectives and chat about our favourite musical theatre productions.
Discussion Highlights:
Directing RENT and tick, tick...BOOM! in Adelaide
Musical Theatre Chat
What’s next for Preachrs Productions?
Find out more about Benjamin and Preachrs Productions:
🌐 Website: https://www.benjaminmaiomackay.com/
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Episode 71 - Almitra Malvalvala talks bittersweet farewells and a Blacklisted homecoming
Season 4 · Episode 71
Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 44:10
🎭 Join in our chat with our friend Almitra Malvalvala before she went back home (for now) as we talk making theatre and the joy of art. Almitra talks about creating her shows Blacklisted and For the Love of Paper, both of which premiered in Sydney, with Blacklisted going on a Fringe tour.
Discussion Highlights:
The writing process for original pieces of work
Leaving to go home to Karachi & the meaning of 'home'
Blacklisted and For the Love of Paper - What was it like making these?
Theatre Thoughts Questions
Find our more about Almitra through her website:
https://www.almitramavalvala.com/
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Episode 70 - Lou Wall, Illuminati Party and Flat Earthers...it's a Musical!
Season 4 · Episode 70
Monday, August 19, 2024 • Duration 33:15
*Note: The following podcast was recorded in October, 2023
🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with the multi-talented Lou Wall, the creative force behind "Flat Earthers: The Musical" at Hayes Theatre. Discover Lou’s inspiring journey as an award-winning comedian, composer, and content creator. Dive into the intricacies of their thought-provoking productions, including "Lou Wall vs. The Internet" and their acclaimed film, "Lousical the Musical."
Discussion Highlights:
Unveiling the process behind "Flat Earthers: The Musical."
Exploring Lou’s award-winning productions and their impact.
Discussing the challenges and inspirations in the realm of socially conscious comedy.
Watch a snippet of the production with Lou Wall performing the song Illuminati Party
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrd-Gbkwy2s
🌏 See "Flat Earthers: The Musical" at Hayes Theatre from 11th October to the 9th November 2024.
Tickets: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/flat-earthers-the-musical/
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🎭 Join host Justin Clarke as he sits down with Izabella Louk as they discuss environmentally sustainable theatre. Discover Izabella's career in theatre including how she created Blinking Light Theatre and turned her passion towards sustainably produced shows. We also get the latest scoop on Blinking Light's latest production!
Discussion Highlights:
Unveiling the process behind putting on sustainable theatre
ExploringIzabella's theatre career
Theatre Thoughts Questions
Discussing the challenges and inspirations in the realm of environmentally conscious theatre.
Find out more about Blinking Light Theatre and their upcoming shows here.
https://www.blinkinglighttheatre.com/
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Episode 68 - Pippa Evans helps IMPROV your life with SHOWSTOPPERS! The Improvised Musical
Season 4 · Episode 68
Monday, July 22, 2024 • Duration 39:33
On this episode we head over to the UK to talk to comedian and improviser extraordinaire, Pippa Evans about Showstoppers! The Olivier Award winning improvised musical! Pippa joins host, Justin Clarke, to discuss Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical as well as her career in comedy, where Showstoppers! began and some hilarious moments of comedy and heart.
Discussion Highlights:
Pippa's Career in Theatre
Improvising as a respected form of comedy
Theatre Thoughts Questions
Showstoppers!
Tickets for Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical can be booked below
Tickets - https://showstopperthemusical.com/
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