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New Episodes available now on Spotify and iTunes Podcast!
‘A Gay Escapade’ Review 💘
“…The back wall of the stage is pinned with a giant heart full of arrows (realistically, it could be a metaphor for how the audience felt during and after this production) shot through the heart and full of adoration for the generous and compelling performances we witnessed.”
🔗 Read the full review via the link in our bio!
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‘Frankenstein’ Review🧟♂️
“In 1816, at only 18 years old, Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, now considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century and the birth of the science fiction genre. Still, 207 years later, Shake and Stir Theatre Company presents Frankenstein at the Princess Theatre.”
🔗 Read the full review via the link in our bio!
✨NEW EP: RYAN GONZÁLEZ✨
Ever wonder what it’s like to step back into a beloved role? Tori and Eliza catch up with Ryan Gonzales as they return to Washington Heights as Usnavi, stepping back into a role that’s both a challenge and a source of deep fulfilment. They also dive into their iconic run in Moulin Rouge, where they slayed in Vogue, and discuss the casting shifts happening in Australia. Plus, get the scoop on their upcoming trip to Neverland with the Australian premiere of Peter and the Starcatcher. This episode is packed with raucous stage stories and insider insights you won’t want to miss!
‘Turn Of The Screw’ Review 🕯️
“If you want to see opera realised in a way it rarely has been before, and also set a chill down your spine that will last the majority of the night, then The Turn of The Screw is a must see performance.…”
🔗 Read the full review via the link in our bio!
‘Murder For Two’ Review 🔪
“Murder For Two is not your normal musical. But it is a hilarious one…”
🔗 Read the full review via the link in our bio!
✨NEW EPISODE: LITTLE TRIANGLE - A GAY ESCAPADE ✨
This week Tori and Eliza chat with Rose McClelland and Alexander Andrews, the creative force behind Sydney’s beloved independent theatre company, Little Triangle. They discuss the company’s origins, the grind of building indie theatre, and their upcoming show, ‘A Gay Escapade’, a vibrant musical celebration of the LGBTQIA+ experience. Tune in for a lively and inspiring conversation about passion, creativity, and bringing new stories to life!
Scenes with Girls Review💞days.collective
“There’s something so comforting about being reminded that trying to be “not like other girls” is, in itself, a common experience among women—it’s the recognition that we are all, in fact, like other girls. This shared experience creates a deep sense of relatability and connectedness, which Salad Days Collective has evoked in their 2024 season of Scenes With Girls. More than exploring intimacy, romance, or s*x, Scenes With Girls delves deeply into the unique and complex bond found in female friendship.
The narrative centres around Tosh (Jasmine Prasser) and Lou (Hannah Ward), 24-year-old housemates who engage in candid discussions about their lives and relationships. Their conversations are sharp, witty, and filled with questions about authenticity and the pressures of conforming to (and rejecting) societal expectations. The play opens a dialogue about the nature of love and the performative aspects of identity, especially concerning s*x and the societal expectations of young women.”
Read our full review in the link in our bio!✨
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Little Murmur Review 🩰
“The UK’s award-winning Aakash Odedra Company has returned to Melbourne with their latest production. Blending technology, stagecraft and traditional Indian dance styles to present Little Murmur. Over only 40 minutes, a solo performer, Kallirroi Vratti, weaves a beautiful visual tale for children and adults.
Little Murmur is inspired by choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra’s personal experience with dyslexia. Odedra was diagnosed at a young age. Little Murmur explores what it’s like to live in a world where you struggle to process information and where your inability is emphasised more than your ability.
Aimed at younger children and families, the show does well in composing a story that holds both audiences’ interest. Vratti’s manipulation of her body, moving around on the floor as she delivers lines, and the simple humour mixed into the script had the audience (mostly children) laughing throughout the show.”
Read more of the review in the link in our bio!
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
In this weeks episode Tori and Eliza are joined by their favourite partner in crime, Gareth Isaac, for an exploration of cult classic musicals. Each team member takes on a different favourite—Rocky Horror, Carrie, and Six—to discuss what makes a musical a cult classic, their devoted followings, and much more. Tune in for a fun and insightful journey into the world of these beloved and quirky shows!
🎂Hymns from my 20s Review
“Created by Ally Morgan and a part of the Bondi Fest, “Hymns from my 20s”, is an inventive and creative work filled to the rim with humour. Morgan takes the audience members on a quest through the stages of life from her 20s – musical style. With personally created songs dedicated to the various phases of her life; the audience is encapsulated with all the tropes that she divulges in, almost as a memoir as she embarks on heading into her 30s. From understanding the depths of feminism through the power of s*x toys; to beautifully written q***r heartbreak songs – Morgan reveals it all. Whether you know of Morgan’s music or not, it’s not a necessity for having fun and experiencing the performance to all its potential.
….I was hooked from the beginning with their dry humour off the bat and quirky introduction. The introduction then bled into their first song; a Bo Burnham style piece about Morgan’s life and what the audience will begin to understand as the chaos of her 20s. Full of idiosyncratic, fast paced writing, she pulls you in from the beginning.
Morgan communicates to the audience that there is no chronological order to the songs – a very reflective aspect of what it’s like to actually be in your twenties; messy and confusing. Morgan further resonates in this by the manner of which she performed her songs. Attention never lacks with the rollercoaster of emotions and stories that you’re guided on.“
Read our full review in the link in our bio! (Or head to our website✨)
⭐️Episode 11 - Peter Ho ⭐️
This week Tori and Eliza are joined by musical theatre performer Peter Ho. Straight off the back of rehearsals for Sunset Boulevard together they dive into Peter’s career, the ups and downs of auditioning, the wonders of a good nappaccino, and his time performing in Moulin Rouge!
Listen now on all streaming platforms 🎧
To see Peter in Sunset Boulevard head to for ticket details 🎟️
The Past is a Wild Party Review 🏳️🌈
“To leave a theatre after a show with a smile is not uncommon. To leave a theatre with a passion to go to the nearest Library and look up as many q***r and le***an love stories as you can find is a different experience and, I would say, unique to an audience member after seeing The Past Is a Wild Party.
Siren Theatre Co bring the eloquent and crisp writing of Noelle Janacsewska to the stage at The Loading Dock with sophistication and assurance. A performance essay—this show brings the audience into an intellectual conversation with all the good, juicy, delectable bits and offers a thoughtful examination of Q***r History through literature and our character’s personal timeline.”
Read the full review in our bio link!
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REVIEW🌟
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
“Going into Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? without any knowledge of the show, is not generally what most people do. However, if you want a captivating, hilarious, and suspenseful three and a bit hours at the theatre, The Red Stitch production with Kat Stewart (Underbelly, Offspring, Disgraced, Heisenberg) confidently leading the ensemble is definitely recommended. But be warned, Albee’s absurdist style might make you leave the theatre with more questions than answers.
This Tony Award-winning play, originally performed in 1962, is a black comedy set over three acts. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? tells the story, in real-time, of a drunken late-night party at Martha (Kat Stewart) and George’s (David Whiteley) house. Their guests, Nick (Harvey Zielinski) and Honey (Emily Goddard), are caught in the crossfire of Martha and George’s relationship battle as they play “games” with cracking, rapid, unpredictable dialogue that keeps the audience forever questioning and in suspense.”
Read our full review on our website (link in bio!)💚
New Review🫀🦾
Famished Future Feeders by
“Famished Future Feeders,” a new eclectic work by Jules Broun and produced by the independent theatre collective, Robert the Cat. The piece offers a compelling and fragmented dystopian narrative and an interesting night at the theatre. The piece melds various styles that intrigue and alienate, where relationships and human connection offer a hint of comfort in the dystopian landscape.
The show opens with three distinct groups of characters set within an array of coloured set pieces. Visually, the piece is striking, not anchored to a specific time frame but rich in imaginative detail. The creative costuming choices (particularly the glitter jumper and severed arm combo), add a jarring yet captivating element to the piece. This metallic, steam-punk visual landscape felt distant but oddly desirable (I heard an audience member say, “I want that top!”), and it was an exciting design for the play to unfold within.”
Read our full review in the link in our bio 💚
The Odd Couple Review 🌟
Four Weeks only (until July 28th!)
“I wasn’t sure what to expect when I sat down to see Mark Kilmurry’s take on the Neil Simon’s opus, the Odd Couple. I wasn’t really sure what to make of the Odd Couple at all, I had never really seen any of its various renditions, except maybe that remake with Matthew Perry in the middle of the 2010’s but I think I repressed that.
For a concept as direct and simplistic as “Two guys. One’s clean, one’s messy”, Kilmurry and co manage to create a delightfully deep, fleshed out show, dense and dynamic but never cluttered or getting ahead of itself.”
Read our full review via the link in our bio💚
✨EPISODE 100 WITH SHERIDAN ADAMS ✨
In this, our 100th episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by Australia’s favourite Wicked Witch of the West, the delightful Sheridan Adams - the sweetest human to have ever gone green! Dive into her audition journey for Wicked, the joy of the musical theatre community, the excitement of being a musical fangirl working in the industry, her hopes for the future, and much more. This episode is a magical ride through the world of theatre with a truly enchanting guest!
Highway of Lost Hearts Review 🔅
“A surreal road trip through 4,500km of country. A vaguely magical dog, a vaguely racist countryside, and a quest to find something as abstract as a ‘heart’. The Highway of Lost Hearts is matched in its strangeness only by its charm; its sad, engrossing story about a woman named Mot travelling far and wide to try and find her heart.
This is essentially a one woman show, though with the incredible voices of Australian country duo Smith & Jones acting like the fates, singing and reiterating the events of the story as they unfold, passing them down into outback myth.”
Read full review in on our website!
This show has closed its season but we recommend checking out some upcoming shows ⭐️
💋LUCY MAUNDER💋
In this week’s episode Tori and Eliza sit down with the incredible Lucy Maunder to discuss her sensational role as Roxie Hart in the current Australian tour of Chicago. They explore Lucy’s early start in the arts, the balancing act of performing and touring while being a mum, her dream roles, and so much more. Tune in for an episode filled with passion, insight, and inspiration from one of Australia’s finest performers!
Episode out now on all streaming platforms 🎧
Latest Review!💚
“No Love Songs For Lady Basses, written and performed by the talented Sheanna Parker Russon, is a delightfully refreshing and deeply moving production that recently graced the stage of the Old Fitz. This inventive blend of storytelling, comedy, and song offers a unique exploration of the trans experience, particularly within the arts, and it does so with an infectious sense of joy and sincerity.”
“From the moment Sheanna takes the stage, her powerful presence and extraordinary vocal talent shine. Sheanna loves to sing, but as a bass, she grapples with the reality that most love songs are crafted for sopranos. Traditionally, bass roles are relegated to grumpy old men—a trope Sheanna humorously dismantles with flair. Her search for a love song that suits her voice becomes a powerful metaphor for her broader journey of self-acceptance and breaking free from societal constraints.”
Read full review on our website (link in our bio!)
📰 LATEST REVIEW: INK by James Graham
“James Graham’s INK does a fantastic job taking its audience back to fast paced, high strung and high stakes world of late 60’s journalism. I walked into this show not knowing anything about Fleet Street, Rupert Murdoch’s rise to power as head media oligarch or the nature of British journalism, and INK wastes no time embroiling you in this foreign, almost fantastical, world.”
Read more on the StageDoor website (link in bio!)💚
New Review!
Never Closer by Grace Chapple 💚
“Never Closer is a gripping, confronting and impressive play written by Grace Chapple. Initially developed for Belvoir’s 25A 2022 program, the play is back at Belvoir, now playing in the upstairs theatre. The show revives the same polished and experienced cast to the bigger stage to tackle massive world themes; from war to religion with a touch of Irish humour and pop culture references.”
Read our full review in the link in our profile👏🏼
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✨NEW PODCAST EPISODE✨
In this week’s episode Tori and Eliza sit down with the talented Elise McCann to chat about her experience in the Australian premiere of ‘Groundhog Day’, and her health and wellness app co-founded with Lucy Durack, ‘Hey Lemonade’. Dive into discussions on maintaining mental health during an intense 8-show week, the inspiration behind ‘Hey Lemonade’, and so much more. This episode is brimming with inspiration and wellness tips for theatre lovers and humans alike!
Check out the episode on all streaming platforms (Apple Podcast, Spotify and more)
New Review 🎢
“Ride the Cyclone” at Hayes Theatre is a triumph of modern musical theatre, blending timeless themes with a campy, hilarious, and devastating narrative. The story follows six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir who find themselves in limbo after a tragic roller coaster accident. Guided by a mechanical fortune teller, each character tells their story in a bid to return to life, resulting in a whirlwind of emotion and dark humour.
Read the full review on our website, link in bio🌟
💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
In this week’s episode Tori and Eliza chat with the dynamic Ziggy Resnick. Together they dive into “The Eisteddfod” by Lally Katz with discussions on sibling dynamics, Ziggy’s journey of self-discovery, and the parts of oneself one might sacrifice for art. Learn about the unique rehearsal process, and the dual challenges of producing and acting in a show. This episode is packed with thought-provoking insights and behind-the-scenes stories!
Check out for more info on tickets!
New Review💚
19: The Musical: An American Suffrage Story, a stage performance now reimagined into an audiobook, is a compelling narrative that uses music and humour to entertain and educate. It chronicles the lesser-known journey of Alice Paul and other suffragettes, shedding light on the years of marching, arrests, torture, and suffering they endured to achieve the 19th Amendment, a pivotal moment in American history.
Read our review on our Stage Door Website in our bio🌟
Find out more about 19 The Musical here: https://www.19themusical.com/
Latest Review 💚
⭐️ Misery Loves Company ⭐️
Check out Legit Theatre Co. and KXT on Broadway’s world premiere of Misery Loves Company by Isabella Reid. Playing from 3rd to 18th May 🎟️
Northern Ireland, 1977. It’s Daphne’s wake and the Glynn’s are celebrating her life: remembered for a keen passion for swing-dancing, a mighty collection of brooches and a late venture into le***anism. All set against the backdrop of political unrest, religion and family - what could possibly go wrong?
Latest Review 💚
🏳️🌈 Fourteen 🏳️🌈
Fourteen is the theatrical adaption of journalist Shannon Molloy’s groundbreaking autobiography, centred on growing up gay in a brutally mundane small town in Queensland.
Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij have worked alongside Molloy himself to adapt this incredibly confronting text into a glitzy theatrical work filled with a revolving door cast of allies and antagonists that all, in their own way, impact Shannon Molloy during his tumultuous fourteenth year.
Check out the full review in our bio!
Latest Review💚
🗓️The 13th Month 🗓️
How much would you be willing to sacrifice for the greater good? Would you forsake your principles? Your mental health? For overworked underpaid publicity manages Peta and Nick, desperately trying to keep their party member in power and eke out a tiny victory for the little guy, no cost is too great…
Check out the full review in our bio!
New Review 💚
Working Class Clown by Tommy Misa.
Read our review in the link in our bio!
This performance closes tonight with a SOLD OUT performance.
⭐️NEW EPISODE ALERT⭐️
In today’s episode Tori and Eliza are joined by everyone’s favourite theatre nerd Gareth Isaac to tackle their first Deep Dive of the season, Movie Musical. Together they discuss the recent movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen and Means Girls, how movie musicals act as a gateway drug into theatre, their lack of promo as musicals and so much more!
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✨ZIGGY RESNICK✨ A candid and powerful chat with our latest guest Ziggy Resnick who is currently play Abalone in The Eisteddfod by Lally Katz Dont forget to grab tickets to Ziggy's latest show The Eisteddfod at the Old Fitz Theatre (May 21-31st) @theeisteddfod Episode out now! (Spotify, Apple Music, ect.) #theatre #stagedoorpodcast #theatrepodcast#broadwaypodcastnetwork #queertheatre
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NEW EPISODE IS LIVE ✨ In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the hilarious, fabulously talented up and comer Katelin Koprivec, current cast member of "The Deb" with The Australian Theatre for Young People. Together they discuss making her professional debut, being a part of a new piece of impactful Australian music theatre, how she is recovering after the impact Covid-19 had on the arts industry, the changes being made in the industry and more! Available now on all your favourite podcasting platforms 🤩 #atyp #thedeb #musicaltheatre #podcast #theatrepodcast #performer #cabaret #australianpodcast
NEW EPISODE ✨ In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by Elizabeth Hay, a current cast member of the Australian Tour of "Girl From The North Country"! Together they discuss tour life, the history behind the show, advice to fellow performers who are in the midst of audition season, how this show has impacted audiences and more! #girlfromthenorthcountry #girlfromthenorthcountryau #broadway #westend #podcast #theatre #musictheatre #play #actor
NEW EPISODE 💋 The one you’ve been waiting for is here, and it’s so fetch 😉 In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined once again by their favourite deep dive cohost, Gareth Isaac! Together they delve into the world of the Broadway smash-hit musical, Mean Girls, chatting all about the phenomenal music, the go-to pump up vibes, what lacked in the "cult classic" department, what characters make the show stick, the intense show fandom and more! Check out our most chaotic episode yet, available on all your favourite podcasting platforms now! #podcast #meangirls #theatrepodcast #theatre #musictheatre #australia
NEW EPISODE 🤩 In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the absolutely angel-voiced, phenomenal performer Stefanie Caccamo! Together they discuss how Stefanie joined the world of music theatre, her time working on Lizzie and what it taught her, why classic theatre pieces need refreshing when being taken back to the main stage, why Once has such an impact on so many and more! Link in our bio to listen!
NEW EPISODE LIVE ✨ In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the casting director and founder of Evolution Casting, the fabulous Rhys Velasquez! Together they discuss Rhys’ decision to create Evolution Casting, delve into their mission as a casting director, what lead them to this point, what changes they are making to have a positive impact on the industry and so much more!
SEASON 3 IS LIVE 🤩 In this week's episode, we are starting Season 3 with a BANG! Tori and Eliza are joined by Vocal Coach, viral TikTok and Youtube creator Hannah Bayles! Together they delve into how Hannah landed herself in the world of vocal coaching, how her TikTok fame changed her career path forever, how sacred the connection between a vocal coach and student is and more!
SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR ✨
CONGRATULATIONS @kristellemeaboutit YOU ARE THE WINNER OF OUR END OF SEASON GIVEAWAY 🤩 Thank you to all who entered and has supported us this season, we cannot wait for next season and don’t worry, this will not be the last giveaway we do 😉
SEASON FINALE EPISODE 🤩 In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by performer and all-around phenomenal woman Zoe Ioannou! Together they discuss how Zoe found her way into theatre, what it was like performing one of the most well-known musicals in Germany, how she has been keeping hold of her creativity during the lockdown, working her first "muggle" job and more! #podcast #australianpodcast #australiantheatre #theatre #musictheatre #bridgesofmadisoncounty #bigfishmusical #westsidestory #theatrepodcast #casting #acting #actinglife
EPISODE LIVE ✨ In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by performer and current cast member of Come From Away Australia, Kaya Byrne! Together they discuss how Kaya made his first steps into the world of theatre, some common misconceptions of swings, standbys and understudies, what the rehearsal process is like for a standby, and why this show has such an impact on audiences around the world! Link in bio 🤩 #podcast #australianpodcast #australiantheatre #theatre #musictheatre #westsidestory #comefromawayau #comefromaway #theatrepodcast #casting #acting #actinglife
NEW EPISODE ✨ In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by Aussie theatre and film actor Jaxon Graham-Wilson. Together they discuss getting into professional theatre at a young age, what auditioning during COVID times is like, how as an actor is can be hard to push past rejection, transitioning from stage to screen and how some roles stay with us forever. #podcast #australianpodcast #australiantheatre #theatre #musictheatre #addamsfamily #charlieandthechocolatefactorymusical #charlieandthechocolatefactory #theatrepodcast #casting #acting #actinglife
NEW EPISODE 😍 In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by Aussie theatre and film actor Jaxon Graham-Wilson. Together they discuss getting into professional theatre at a young age, what auditioning during COVID times is like, how as an actor is can be hard to push past rejection, transitioning from stage to screen and how some roles stay with us forever. #podcast #australianpodcast #australiantheatre #theatre #musictheatre #addamsfamily #charlieandthechocolatefactorymusical #charlieandthechocolatefactory #theatrepodcast #casting #acting #actinglife
NEW EPISODE ⭐️ In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are once again joined by Gareth Isaac for the final Deep Dive of the year! In their latest deep dive as voted by you, they chat about the myth, the musical, Hadestown! Together they discuss casting choices, the links to the original mythology, the phenomenal set and lighting, the circular format of the show, its political implications and more!
NEW EPISODE 🤩 In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the crazy talented Toby Francis! Together they discuss how ADHD fits into the world of theatre, Toby’s time with Kinky Boots and he suffered a vocal injury at the end of his run, diversifying yourself as a performer along with chatting about his career and what he hopes from his future! 📸 by @robertcatto
NEW EPISODE ✨ In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the insanely talented Karis Oka! Together they discuss Karis' experience jumping straight from studying into the Australian Premiere of "SIX The Musical", her time working on the new Australian musical "Fangirls" as well as her hopes for the future of theatre in Australia.
NEW EPISODE LIVE ✨ In this week's episode Tori and Eliza are once again joined by Gareth Isaac for part 2 of their Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies Deep Dive! We hope you are ready for a wild ride as they discuss in depth the plot of the shows, the unexpected innuendo, Christine's motives, the "character murder" in Love Never Dies, the beautiful sets and more! #podcast #australianpodcast #australiantheatre #theatre #musictheatre #phantomoftheopera #loveneverdies
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