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Let Me Entertain You

Elizabeth Partridge

LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU - inside the minds of Musical Theatre ………………………………………….. Theatre News, Reviews, Interviews and more! a regular podcast, part entertainment and part interview, with guests from all areas of the industry telling their stories, reminiscing about their careers and offering personal insight and philosophy behind their craft ………………………………………….. Hosted by Elizabeth Partridge, also created the original music, graphic design, photography, records/edits audio and

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22:43

WICKED announcement - John Frost, Lucy Durack, Rob...

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2022/10/12

WICKED is returning to Sydney in 2023! Good news fellow Ozians, a new production is heading exclusively to the Sydney Lyric Theatre in August 2023. Join the excitement and hear the official announcement by the Hon. Ben Franklin, NSW Minister for Tourism and the Arts (revealing of media wall, making the room glow ‘Wicked’ green and the auditorium erupt in applause), Producer John Frost (for Crossroads Live) and two of the original Australian WICKED stars, Lucy Durack (Glinda) and Rob Mills (Fiyero),

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20:44

Mary Poppins - Chelsea Plumley (Miss Andrew)

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2022/09/17

Chelsea Plumley stars as ‘Miss Andrew’, the evil Nanny brought into the Banks household, in Mary Poppins the musical. Chelsea talks in detail about her craft and unpacks her acting process into bringing this character to life onstage. Chelsea is a five-time Greenroom Award nominee and has an extensive career across stage and TV (in contrast we talk about her previous role in Muriel’s Wedding the musical) and this is a great interview for any Mary Poppins fan, as Chelsea also references the

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14:59

Mary Poppins - Gareth Isaac (Robertson Ay)

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2022/08/24

Gareth Isaac makes his professional debut as Robertson Ay in Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Mary Poppins the musical (produced by Michael Cassel), currently playing in Sydney, ahead of its Australian tour. An AIM and NIDA graduate, I was thrilled to speak to Gareth about his character, the magic behind the musical, building his career, plus so much more. Enjoy! Tickets: marypoppinsmusical.com.au [Michael Cassel Group] Watch performances ~ Sydney opening night curtain call/

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58:23

PL Travers, Mary Poppins Birthplace Statue - Paul...

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2022/07/30

With the Mary Poppins musical opening in Sydney, I travelled to Bowral NSW, where over a hundred years ago, the author PL Travers OBE (Helen Lyndon Goff) moved with her mother and two young sisters, after the death of their father. Extensive research has uncovered Bowral as the birthplace of the character 'Mary Poppins', providing a lot of inspiration for her books. Local historian Paul McShane, along with his daughter campaigned to have a special statue made, that twice a year magically turns so

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23:20

An American In Paris - Jackson Skandrett, System...

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2022/05/31

The sound design for An American In Paris is an all-Australian creation by Kelvin Gedye (System Sound). There are many challenges to this musical production, as the performers sing, dance, act, dance, tap dance and perform ballet all on a sprung floor. I was thrilled to meet Sound Technician Jackson Skandrett (System Sound), who was Assistant to Kelvin, to find out more. Tickets: https://americaninparis.com.au [GWB Entertaintment] Watch performances ~ 'Stairway To Paradise' ~ Opening Night curtain

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13:45

An American In Paris - Robbie Fairchild (Jerry),...

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2022/04/28

Based on the beloved 1951 movie, directed by Vincent Minelli, starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron - ‘An American In Paris’ has been adapted into an award-winning stage musical, with the songbook of Ira and George Gershwin. Ahead of their Sydney debut at The Theatre Royal, I was thrilled to speak to three stars, including two original cast members - Robbie Fairchild (Jerry Mulligan) from New York and Leanne Copes (Lise) from London, with Sydney's Cameron Holmes (Jerry Mulligan, alternate). This is a

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09:58

9 To 5 The Musical - Suzanne Jones (Producer)

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2022/03/05

Producer Suzanne Jones is so inspiring as a woman and leader in her field. I was thrilled to speak to her ahead of International Women’s Day and the Australian premiere of ‘9 To 5 The Musical’ at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. The production was due to open in 2020 but was paused due to the pandemic. The musical is based on the 1980 movie of the same name, we talk about the 42 year legacy, which the film honours, all things Dolly Parton (who wrote all the music and lyrics), as well as the Australian

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12:26

Tony Sheldon - Lifetime Achievement Award, Sydney...

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2022/02/08

Tony Sheldon was honoured with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at The Sydney Theatre Awards (the first in almost two years since the pandemic). He was surprised on the night with the award, and accompanying performance of his peers dedicated to him. I was thrilled to speak to him after the show, he talks about, also his life’s work, his mother Tony Lamond and his proudest contribution to musical theatre, creating the character Bernadette in ‘Priscilla Queen Of The Desert’. Follow: Tony Sheldon Let

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07:44

The Wedding Singer - Christian Charisiou (Robbie),...

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2022/01/18

Thrilled to speak to Christian Charisiou (Robbie Hart) and Teagan Wouters (Julia Sullivan) in the Australian premiere production of 'The Wedding Singer', ahead of their Sydney debut at the State Theatre. The original Sydney season was set to open in July 2021, but Sydney had been plunged into lockdown two weeks earlier and the production was paused. Rescheduled six month later (January 2022) it was again was paused adhearing to COVID-19 safety regulations, which unfortunately reduced their strict

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00:25

Come From Away - Bonnie Harris (the real Bonnie)

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2021/10/11

Meet the real Bonnie! Bonnie Harris is the Manager of the Gander Animal Hospital, SPCA. There were more than just 7000 passengers who were diverted to land in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, on September 11, 2001 - there were 19 animals, as seen in the musical, Come From Away. You will love this interview, how found the animals and how the musical is giving back to the musical. This is part 3 of 3 of the Special Come From Away podcast. For the Australian premiere in Melbourne, the real people who

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00:25

Come From Away - Tom McKeon (the real Bob)

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2021/09/05

Meet the real Bob! Tom McKeon from New York was travelling home on September 11, 2001, when his flight was diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. Tom was one of the 'plane people' and his story inspired the character 'Bob' in the musical, Come From Away. You will love this story and Tom's gratitude to the people of Newfoundland. This is part 2 of 3 of the Special Come From Away podcast. For the Australian premiere in Melbourne, the real people who inspired the musical was flown in for opening

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00:25

Come From Away - Beulah Cooper (the real Beulah)

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2021/08/10

Meet the real Beulah!! Beulah Cooper inspired the character 'Beulah Davis' in the musical, Come From Away (it's a composite character along with fellow Newfoundlander Diane Davis). Beulah was the Treasurer and Provincial President of the Ladies Auxiliary, for the Royal Canadian Legion on September 11, 2001, when 38 planes carrying 7000 passengers were diverted to land in Gander, Newfoundland Canada. You will love this interview and Beulah. This is part 1 of 3 of the Special Come From Away podcast

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13:47

Gene Weygandt (Mayor Claude & Others) - Come From Away

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2021/07/09

Gene Weygandt stars as Mayor Claude Elliott (& Others) in the Australian production of Come From Away. The Sydney debut of the musical was paused last year, due to the pandemic and has finally opened at the Capitol Theatre. I was thrilled to speak to Gene about the important message in the musical, coming to Australia to undertake the roles as well as his trips to Newfoundland and more. This interview was recorded at the media call. The musical would be open for two weeks of performances before

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13:04

Phillip Lowe (Nick & Others) - Come From Away

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2021/06/12

Phillip Lowe stars as Nick (& Others) in the Australian production of Come From Away. I was thrilled to speak to Phillip about the musical's message and taking the stage each night with his wife, Zoe Gertz who stars as Beverley (& Others). The Sydney debut of the musical was paused last year, due to the pandemic and has finally opened at the Capitol Theatre. This interview was recorded at the media call. The musical would be open for two weeks of performances, before Sydney would be plunged into

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18:15

Hamilton - Australian Hamilfans in The Room Where It...

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2021/03/31

Hamilton the musical has finally arrived in Australia and is currently playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre to 100% audience capacity. The Australian production is currently the only place in the world to see the musical. After the debut performance, I spoke to excited Hamilfans, eager to talk about their love for the entire cast. Some Hamilfans have been waiting years to see the musical live; are new fans from watching Disney+ during lockdown with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in the role of Alexander

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13:06

Joe Accaria, Peta Anderson (Drummer Queens)

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2021/02/09

Joe Accaria is the creator and composer of 'Drummer Queens'- Eight incredibly talented female percussionists (triple threats) in a musical experience and world class theatrical show, now having its world premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Joe was Musical Director (Sweet Charity, Velvet Rewind, Tap Dogs) and awarded Best Original Score Helpmann Award for 'Smoke and Mirrors' cabaret. Joe has an extensive resume working alongside the best in music industry (session musician, recording/touring

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09:42

Come From Away - Doug Hansell (Kevin T & Others)

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2020/12/16

Historic. Come From Away was paused in March 2020 (COVID19/theatre shutdown), missing its scheduled China and Sydney debut. I catch up with Doug Hansell who plays Kevin T (& others) in the hit musical, at the official reopening of the Capitol Theatre Sydney, the same theatre Come From Away will debut in July 2021. He reflects on the year, lockdowns and returning to the show for an encore in Melbourne, Brisbane and finally their Sydney debut at this, the Capitol Theatre- with the musical's

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14:44

Nat Jobe - Shrek (Donkey/ Capitol Theatre reopening)

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2020/12/14

Historic. At the Frozen musical's opening night which marked the reopening of the Capitol Theatre Sydney, I catch up with Nat Jobe (Shrek, Aladdin, Lion King) who stars as Donkey in Shrek. I had interviewed Nat in January 2020, making his Sydney Lyric Theatre debut in this role with Australian premiere of the musical, in March the COVID19 pandemic closed theatres had stopped the tour. Hear how the cast found out it was their last performance and how the cast of Shrek the Musical were given a

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05:38

Rodney Dobson (Sydney Lyric Theatre reopening /PIPPIN...

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2020/12/10

Historic. Rodney Dobson (Chicago, My Fair Lady, Wicked) at the 'PIPPIN' Opening Night, the musical that marks the official reopening of the Sydney Lyric Theatre, which had been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In February, Rodney completed the Australian tour of Chicago starring as Amos and was announced to star as Ben Weatherstaff in the 25thanniversary of 'The Secret Garden' (Gordon Frost Productions/Opera Australia), set to open here at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in August

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03:46

Robert Tripolino (Sydney Lyric Theatre reopening...

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2020/12/08

Robert Tripolino (RENT, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aladdin: AUS/West End). Having just returned from London in his stand-out role as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (London) hear more about his family-owned Geelong Palais Theatre, set to reopen in 2021 with more live performances, having participated in generating new musicals ('Hope New Works' project w/ James Miller) as Victorian COVID-19 restrictions lifted. Follow: Robert Tripolino Geelong Palais Theatre Let Me Entertain You @LMEYpodcast -

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