Showtime with Andrew G | Theatre Podcast Australia
SHOWTIME podcasts feature in-depth conversations with the people shaping Melbourne’s vibrant theatre scene. Offering an insider’s guide to the world of live performance, the series spotlights a ‘who’s who’ of both established and emerging talents. From the latest in Musical Theatre, Plays, and Cabaret, to behind-the-scenes stories and upcoming productions, SHOWTIME with Andrew G captures the essence of what makes Melbourne’s stages come alive, celebrating the artists and shows that define the city’s rich theatrical culture. Also on YouTube and Instagram. @AndrewGShowtime
Episodes
In this episode, we chat with Chris Mitchell, a kid who grew up obsessed with movies and somehow ended up building a theatre that’s changing the creative scene in his city. Chris gets real about the messy, confusing, and unexpected moments that shaped him, the times he didn’t know which path to take, the pull of creativity that wouldn’t let go, and the experiences that pushed him toward something he never saw coming. What starts as...
Talking with Belinda Jenkin on Showtime was a reminder of how much passion and imagination sit behind great musical theatre. Belinda is an actor, singer, writer and composer who has spent more than a decade creating, performing and teaching across Australia and New York. Her path began in primary school when she choreographed routines for her friends, and grew through community theatre, visual arts studies, contemporary music train...
Get ready to rediscover what happiness really means, this is not your typical theatre talk. In The Good Life Episode, British actor Nicolas Ancelin shares his journey from the streets of Nottingham to the stages of Melbourne, and how a play about contentment, community, and laughter has reshaped the way he sees the world. What began as a backpacking adventure soon became a story about art, purpose, and finding joy in the simplest ...
Get ready to let the sunshine in because Hair the Musical is back and bolder than ever. At Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre, Alex Cooper and Maverick Newman lead a fearless new production of the groundbreaking rock musical that defined a generation. More than 50 years after it first shocked audiences, Hair continues to challenge, provoke, and inspire asking what freedom, identity, and rebellion really mean in 2025.
Get ready to crank up the volume because School of Rock is more than just kids with guitars, it’s a celebration of passion, purpose, and the power of music to bring people together. Onstage, John Yanko and Anna Dinyés rock out as part of the electrifying cast, but behind the amps and anthems is a story of rediscovery, growth, and pure joy. Their shared love for performing fuels every riff and lyric, proving that music isn’t just wh...
Get ready to crank up the volume because this is not your average school story. In School of Rock the Musical, Dylan Crawley and Imogen Alexander prove that following your dreams never goes out of tune. What starts as a conversation about returning to the stage quickly turns into a reflection on passion, purpose, and the power of music to bring people together.
🎭 School of Rock the Musical 📍 National Theatre, St Kilda 🗓️ 1 to 15...
Get ready to see motherhood in a new light — this is not your average “mum influencer” story. In The Mum and Bubba Episode, content creator Althea Cayton opens up about raising her daughter in a digital world, balancing authenticity with privacy, and how the magic of theatre and storytelling is shaping their everyday life. What began as a creative outlet soon grew into a heartfelt community for parents who value connection, curiosi...
Vidya Makan is back on the Showtime podcast, this time in the Melbourne studio, to talk about the momentous success of her groundbreaking original Australian musical, The Lucky Country, following its ARIA nomination for Best Original Soundtrack or Musical Theater Album.
Vidya dives deep into the painstaking, nearly two-year-long process of creating the Original Cast Recording, detailing how she and her collaborators, producer Mic...
Louisa Mignone joined the Showtime podcast to share her journey from growing up in a lively household of five siblings to becoming one of Australia’s most versatile actors in theatre, film, and television. With a career spanning acclaimed theatre productions and standout screen roles, Louisa spoke about what it takes to sustain a creative career, navigating the challenges of the industry, and staying true to storytelling that reson...
Ruth McGurk and Katie Loxston joined the Showtime podcast to share the irresistible joy of bringing the iconic musical Mamma Mia! to Geelong. Playing the mother-daughter duo Donna and Sophie, they dive into what makes this show a timeless, global phenomenon.
The infectious music of ABBA is the heart of the production, with the cast highlighting how the familiar songs instantly create a ripple of excitement and nostalgia through t...
Vidya Makan joined the Showtime podcast to share her journey from soccer hopeful to one of Australia’s most exciting musical theatre voices. Growing up in Brisbane she dreamed of playing for the Matildas and even trained at Manchester United’s summer school. A trip to London changed everything when she saw Wicked on the West End and realised theatre could be a space where she belonged.
Since then Vidya has played major roles includ...
Ash Murdica’s rise in Australian musical theatre is the kind of story that grabs your attention from the very first note. From a small town in regional Victoria to performing in blockbuster shows like Rent, Six and Dear Evan Hansen, Ash has turned a teenage spark of curiosity into a professional career many dream of but few achieve. Their journey is a mix of raw talent, relentless dedication and the ability to adapt across styles f...
In the latest episode of Showtime, host Andrew G chats with Justine Garnes and Danny Gibbons from Little Lamington Productions about their upcoming comedy series Amateurs. The mockumentary celebrates the unpredictable, heartfelt and hilarious world of community theatre, capturing the chaos, camaraderie and quirks that define this cultural space.
The idea for the series grew out of Justine and Danny’s own experiences in amateur the...
Darren Gilshenan has built one of the most versatile careers in Australian performance, moving between theatre and television with equal success. A graduate of NIDA in 1988, he credits his training with giving him the discipline and adaptability to take on a wide range of roles. He spent a decade with Bell Shakespeare, describing Shakespeare as the ultimate training ground where stamina, clarity and emotional truth were constantly ...
What do you get when a marine biology student accidentally walks into a musical theatre audition? In Leighton Garwin’s case, you get nearly fifty shows, a voice that can jump from pop to opera, and now a starring role in the powerhouse musical Chess.
On the latest episode of Showtime, Leighton reveals how a twist of fate turned into a lifelong passion for performing. He opens up about struggling to communicate as a kid and how musi...
In this episode of Showtime I sit down with the incredible Carissa Lee, an actor, writer and cultural researcher whose work bridges theatre, television and academia.
Carissa takes us back to her early days growing up in a small South Australian town where a passionate drama teacher first introduced her to Shakespeare and professional training. That encouragement lit a spark that has never gone out. She shares the thrill and nerves ...
In this episode of Showtime, Andrew G speaks with Annie Blood, someone whose connection to Australian theatre spans more than six decades. Annie’s love for the stage began backstage at the Alfred Hospital revue in the 1960s, sparking a lifelong passion for live performance. Over the years she has worked as a director, stage manager, production manager and actor, embracing the collaborative spirit of theatre. Annie refl...
Dawn Riddale, once a musical theatre performer, is the founder of Melbourne Theatre News and Just Auditions, two platforms that have transformed how Melbourne’s community theatre scene connects. Before they existed, show and audition details were scattered and hard to find. Dawn and her fiancé Craig created centralised hubs where performers, theatre companies and audiences could easily share and access information.
Just Auditions V...
The Forgotten Song Book is a bold new Australian musical that brings the lost legacy of Broadway composer Wilbur Weissman back to life. Created by 23-year-old talents Dylan McBurnie and Emerson Hurley, the show is part concert, part biography and all heart. Set to live piano and performed by two captivating singers, it resurrects Weissman’s long-forgotten songs from the 1930s and 40s while exploring timeless themes of artistic lega...
Emily McDougall is lighting up the stage as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde at the National Theatre, but her journey started far from the bright lights of Melbourne. Born and raised in Hobart, Emily’s love for musical theatre began at just 10 years old in a school production. That early spark turned into a fierce passion, eventually taking her to Federation University, where she trained, performed and even co-wrote a musical inspired ...
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