And I Know Things Now
Welcome to "I Know Things Now." I’m Michael, a seasoned performer in my early 50s, exploring the entertainment industry's inner workings. Despite my journey's deviations, I've gained valuable insights, especially in facing personal struggles. Through candid talks with experts, I demystify musical theatre's challenges, inspiring emerging talents and those confronting their own obstacles. Each episode shares diverse perspectives, normalizing the industry's uncertainties and offering comfort to fellow performers. Join us for stories that may become your inspiration.
Episodes
Join me for a great chat with Leah Lim where we discuss among many many things, what it takes to be a good ensemble member and how to look after your mental, physical and nutritional health to maintain a long career in the musical theatre. Leah was just about to open in the Melbourne season of Sunset Boulevard... I know, so long ago...but due to my being in a busy rehearsal schedule and short run show and then heading straight over...
I totally fangirled here - talking with one of my heroes, Geraldine Turner! (instagram) (facebook) A true legend of Australian entertainment. She has done it all. Theatre, Musical Theatre, Cabaret, TV, mentored and written a wonderful biography, 'Turner's Turn'. Join me as. we discuss a vast career, the ups and downs, the damn good life theatre is as well as how bloody hard it is...but there's nothing else like it a...
Hey peeps! It's a marathon ep (1h50m), with the impressive Sophie Carter of Centred Stage Performing Arts Counselling and Coaching. In this joyous and important episode, Sophie shares hilarious anecdotes from her stellar career as a performing artist, from lounge room shows to WAAPA to major musical including Priscilla & Urinetown to becoming a coach and counsellor for performing artists. It was a real privilege to speak ...
Talking with Australian theatre legend Anne Wood was an hilarious and inspiring treat. From her early days, nonchalantly fumbling through a Cats audition to becoming a leading and lasting player in our wonderful industry, Anne shares wonderful anecdotes and words of wisdom in this great chat. Anne has performed in roles all around the world but we are glad she calls Australia home. She's a one of kind performer, a mother, a sis...
Susan-ann Walker pounced onto the stage in Cats in its first Australasian tour way back before mobile phones were a thing! She has carved out for herself a wonderful career in musicals including the Aussie premiere of The Secret Garden, playing Martha, through to playing Rosie in the Aussie tour of The Wedding Singer. Her cabaret credits are vast and she is currently writing and workshopping a play with music, Ukulele Joy, which we...
Privileged to talk with uber talented Conor Neylon this week about being a performer and also a composer/writer. No BS here...Conor is legit with writing credits that include the award winning musical The Beep Test which he wrote with his collaborating partner Jackson Peele (Neylon & Peele). Conor can sing, dance, is a multi instrumentalist and writer. He is also a beautiful upstanding human being. Be inspired!
I'm back! Series 2 kicks off with special guest Natalie Gamsu. She is on the cusp of opening her one woman show 'Shrapnel' at 45 Downstairs in Melbourne. Natalie is a powerhouse performer who has carved a career for herself in the cabaret world, leading her to also find her place in theatre, musical theatre, TV, film and teaching. Be inspired by her story and find your own motivation to take the lead on your own career....
In this final episode of Series 1, And I Know Things Now, I speak with the ridiculously talented UK choreographer Lizzi Gee. Not only did she come to Australia to choreograph Groundhog Day, she is currently working on a Dolly Parton musical before taking on a new musical by Elvis Costello, A Face In The Crowd, at the New Vic. Lizzi opens up about her own musical theatre origins and how she went from a performer to a choreog...
In this episode of And I Know Things Now, I speak with the delightful Connor Sweeney from Groundhog Day and original cast member of Australia's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Connor shares insights and experience in the industry with his own unique brilliance in perspectives on how to thrive in a long run and offers great tips in general for seeing life in such a loving and nourishing way. During this last interview fro...
This episode of And I Know Things Now, I speak with Madison Green from Groundhog Day and Opera Australia's Sunset Boulevard. Madison shares her insights and experience in the industry with brilliant resources and perspectives to inspire you as you start your career or refresh your approach to the work you already do. Seriously, she had me booking lessons and working on myself within minutes! You can also check out Madison Green...
Groundhog Day the musical has finally reached the end of its Melbourne season and to celebrate, in this special episode of And I Know Things Now, I speak with the one and only Andy Karl, aka Phil Connors in Groundhog Day the Musical. He opens up about his career and challenges he has faced as a performer. Andy blessed Melbourne audiences with his Tony nominated and Olivier Award winning performance, sharing the stage with 21 Aussie...
This week on And I Know Things Now, I speak with Groundhog Day the Musical's leading lady and Australian theatre gem, Elise McCann. We talk about her love for musicals, where that came from and explore how important mental health awareness is in the industry and how Elise tackles work/life balance. One of the busiest people I know in the business of show, Elise is a co founder of the health/wellness tech company, Hey Lemona...
This week on And I Know Things Now, I speak with Groundhog Day the Musical's one and only Ashleigh Rubenach about how and why she got into musical theatre and we explore issues, good and bad, about 'typecasting'. Ashleigh shares fun and powerful stories and touches on what is like to be 'Playing Nancy' in Groundhog Day and about her upcoming venture playing Betty Schaefer in GWB and Opera Australia's new pro...
In this pilot episode I speak with Groundhog Day the Musical's Andrew Coshan, rising star in the Australasian theatre scene. Andrew shares his 'origin story' and how he approaches auditions. Of course we get off topic occasionally - but I like to go where the conversation leads us.
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