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Backstage

Regina Botros talks with the best theatre makers of our times about their life on and off the stage. Theatre, Dance, Comedy and Performing Arts. Theme music by Dave Wray Image by Tuo

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29:59

Mehhma Mahli and Fitz Happens

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2025/10/29

In this episode, we dive into Fitz Happens — a bold new initiative by New Ghosts Theatre Company designed to launch and raise funds for their Playwright Fund. This unique monologue showcase, part of the company’s Mainstage program, brings together five original 10-minute monologues inspired by the haunting theme: “Home is Where the Haunt Is.”We explore how this project came to life, the creative risks involved, and the spirit of generosity that fuels it — from seasoned legends like Kate Mulvany,

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16:33

Gabrielle Scawthorn and Matilda Ridgeway and The Edit

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2025/10/17

In this episode of Backstage, Regina Botros speaks with Gabrielle Scawthorn, the writer and director of The Edit, and Matilda Ridgeway, one of its powerhouse performers.The Edit, now on stage at Belvoir, is a sharp, provocative work born from Gabrielle’s deep dive into the world of reality television. Drawing on countless interviews, the play explores the blurred lines between truth and performance, and what happens when our lives become content.

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16:18

Joseph Althouse in Whitefella Yella Tree

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2025/10/15

In this episode of Backstage, Regina Botros sits down with Joseph Althouse, the Pertame and Tiwi actor captivating audiences in the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of Whitefella Yella Tree by Dylan Van Den Berg. Set in the early 19th century, Whitefella Yella Tree is a tender and devastating love story between two young Aboriginal men, Ty and Neddy, from neighbouring mobs. Meeting under the branches of a lemon tree, their romance blooms just as the colonial world begins to encroach on their

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29:59

Alex McClintock - 24 Hours in Kings Cross

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2025/09/13

Photographer Alex McClintock joins Regina Botros on Backstage to talk about his latest collaboration with audio documentarian Mike Williams: 24 Hours in Kings Cross, a genre-bending live documentary showing at Sydney Fringe Festival. Captured over a single sleepless day, the show is a gritty, glamorous tribute to Sydney’s infamous red-light district, blending McClintock’s evocative street photography with Williams’ immersive audio storytelling.Together, they shine a spotlight on the misfits,

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17:14

Mayu Iwasaki and The Face of Jizo

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2025/08/26

Regina Botros sits down with actor Mayu Iwasaki, who stars as Mitsue in The Face of Jizo at the Seymour Centre. This poignant play, written by Hisashi Inoue, explores the emotional aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing through the eyes of a young librarian and her father’s ghost.Mayu shares her journey into producing this play and the role, plus the emotional weight of portraying a survivor. Don't miss this one.

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24:04

Nick Schlieper on Grief is a Thing with Feathers

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2025/08/14

In this episode, Regina Botros sits down with legendary lighting and set designer Nick Schlieper to explore the hauntingly beautiful world of Grief is the Thing with Feathers, now playing at Belvoir Theatre. Co-adapted by Schlieper alongside Simon Phillips and Toby Schmitz, this theatrical reimagining of Max Porter’s acclaimed verse novel dives deep into the surreal and poetic terrain of grief, memory, and transformation.Nick shares insights into the creative process, the challenge of translation,

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30:12

Peter Evans Takes on Coriolanus

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2025/07/08

Peter Evans, Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare, talks with Regina Botros about his new production of Coriolanus as well as, how he came to be the Artistic Director of the company.One of Shakespeare’s least performed and most politically charged plays, it's staged at the Neilson Nutshell Theatre at Wharf 2/3—Bell Shakespeare’s home. Evans has long been a driving force in Australian theatre, with a career spanning decades and stages across the country. Come Backstage!

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22:16

Jessica Arthur Talks Koreaboo

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2025/07/01

In this episode, Regina Botros speaks with Jessica Arthur, director and dramaturg of Koreaboo, a bold new work for Griffin Theatre Company. Currently the New Work Associate - Artist Development at Malthouse Theatre, Jess has held key creative roles at Sydney Theatre Company, including Resident Director (2019–2022), Directing Associate, and Richard Wherrett Fellow. Her directing credits span Belvoir, Griffin, La Mama, Kings Cross Theatre, Old Fitz, Melbourne Theatre Company. In this conversation, we

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26:21

Pamela Rabe on Beckett’s Happy Days

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2025/06/06

I’m joined by one of Australia’s most celebrated actors—Pamela Rabe. With a career spanning decades, Pamela has earned acclaim across stage and screen, and is also a respected stage director. Her versatility shines through in a wide range of genres—from musicals and comedies to powerful dramas.You may have seen her in unforgettable productions such as: August: Osage County Seventeen The Cherry Orchard Cat on a Hot Tin Roof The Dance of Death My Fair Lady The Glass Menagerie ...and so many

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13:12

Alex Berlage - Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

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2025/06/02

In this colourful episode, Regina Botros is joined by the talented Alexander Berlage, the award-winning director and lighting designer, to dive into his dazzling new production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at the Hayes Theatre. How do you take a cult Almodóvar classic and reimagine it for the stage? Alex shares the creative journey behind bringing this bold, emotional, and hilariously chaotic story to life. From navigating the musical’s tone to crafting a visual world that captures

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17:00

Jess Fuchs and Sex Jokes For Women

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2025/05/07

🎙️ Regina Botros in Conversation with Jess FuchsOn this episode, Regina chats with the brilliantly chaotic Jess Fuchs about her upcoming comedy festival show, Sex Jokes for Women. Jess is an Australian stand-up comedian, writer, actress — and self-proclaimed forgotten middle child. Known for her razor-sharp wit and unfiltered storytelling, she’s been called “whip smart,” “boisterous,” and “pure chaos” (in the best way possible). She doesn’t just tell jokes — she invites you into her world, where

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15:50

Tom Gleisner

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2025/04/15

Tom Gleisner joins Regina Botros to talk about his musical Bloom, playing at Sydney Theatre Company.He's an Australian comedian, television presenter, producer, director, writer, occasional actor and author. Gleisner currently hosts Network 10's Have You Been Paying Attention?.

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15:22

Izabella Louk

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2025/03/21

Izabella joins Regina to talk about her play These Youths Be Protesting a finalist for the 2024 Martin Lysicrates playwriting award.Ferris Bueller’s Day Off meets Don’t Look Up, this new Australian play is a comedy about climate change, about the chaos of youth and how these intersect with the campaign trail of a federal election. The production will have its world premiere at Kings Cross Theatre (KXT) on Broadway, and will play from the 4th-19th of April. Izabella is a performer, writer,

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10:02

Lucy Clements

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2025/03/18

Lucy Clements joins Regina Botros to talk about her latest show Iphigenia in Splott at Old Fitz Theatre and her position as the Artistic Director of the theatre space. Lucy is the Founder, Managing Director and CEO of New Ghosts Theatre Company Inc, and the Artistic Director of the Old Fitz Theatre. She specialises in the creation and presentation of new theatrical works and strives to champion playwrights & women in theatre. In 2019 she established the IGNITE Collective - a women-led, inclusive

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18:18

Keegan Joyce - No Love Songs

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2025/03/05

Keegan Joyce joins Regina Botros to talk No Love Songs using songs from the real life Scottish musician Kyle Falconer from his band The View.You might have seen Keegan in Rake and Please Like Me. He was also the longest serving 'Oliver' in the history of the production "Oliver!" where Keegan from the age of 12, toured Singapore, Sydney, and Melbourne for over a year. He's done heaps! NO LOVE SONGS is a powerful and uplifting modern love story that packs an emotional punch with beautifully written

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28:32

Tom Wright and Picnic at Hanging Rock

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2025/02/28

Tom Wright joins Regina Botros to talk about his adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock at Sydney Theatre Company.Wright's adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock for the Sydney Theatre Company has received rave reviews. It's an eerie, beautiful, and visionary take on Joan Lindsay's gothic tale. The production, directed by Ian Michael, features a talented cast and combines modern elements with the haunting mystery of the original story. Tom Wright started as a member of Barrie Kosky’s Gilgul Theatre

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21:10

Alana Valentine and her new work Nucleus

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2025/02/20

Alana joins Regina Botros to talk about her new work for the stage Nucleus at the Seymour Centre as part of the Griffin season.Alana Valentine is a librettist, playwright and director. Photo (c) Brett Boardman Gabriel is a nuclear engineer. Cassie is an anti-nuclear campaigner. For nearly thirty years their lives have collided and entwined, with Cassie’s cause dominating public opinion across the decades. But with political change rumbling underfoot, Cassie’s life’s work could yet be undone—and

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20:10

Shiv Palekar in 4000 Miles

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2025/02/17

Shiv joins Regina Botros to talk about how he came to acting and his role in 4000 Miles for STC. Shiv Palekar was born in India, raised in Hong Kong and is now based in Sydney, Australia. Since graduating from NIDA, Shiv has appeared in Counting and Cracking (Belvoir); The Tempest, The Real Thing, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, and Disgraced (Sydney Theatre Company); The Sound Inside (Melbourne Theatre Company); The Almighty Sometimes (Griffin Theatre Company); and has toured nationally twice in The

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12:16

Patrick Kennedy

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2025/02/11

Director & Designer Patrick Kennedy joins Regina Botros to talk about THE FLEA at the New Theatre.Hailed as "one of the country’s most fascinating theatre practitioners" (British Theatre), Patrick Kennedy is an Offie Award nominated director and producer recognized as one of the leading European avant garde figures. Originally trained as an acting teacher under the Globe Theatre’s Jacqueline Bessel, Patrick began producing and creating experimental theatre in 2009 at Edinburgh Fringe

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15:52

Brendan Cowell

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2025/01/20

Brendan joins Regina Botros to talk about his latest work Hamlet Camp on at the Carriageworks till the 25th January.A laugh out loud look at acting and the roles that haunt you! Brendan Cowell, Ewen Leslie, and Toby Schmitz – three stars of Australian stage and screen – come together for the first time for the world premiere of Hamlet Camp, a night of poetry, pith and play. Photo credit: Daniel Boud

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