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Six the Musical
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Anne Frank
Evil Dead the Musical
Anastasia Musical
Hadestown
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Melbourne Theatre Company
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The buzz from Australia’s theatre capital, Melbourne!

Join Jack Ward & Eden Hayes as they go behind the scenes, discuss the latest productions, and interview the brightest stars gracing Melbourne's stages.

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Latest Episodes

Jack and Eden are joined by Mia Dabkowski-Chandler and Jake Ameduri who are currently rehearsing for the upcoming production of American Psycho, opening at Chapel Off Chapel from the 29th of October

They also debrief the ever-growing lineup of major... more

Jack and Eden are joined by Sarah Bowers & Luisa Scrofani as they prepare to open their Melbourne-born musical Not Soooo Fresh at Melbourne Fringe.

They also debrief the opening night of Melbourne Theatre Company's Eliza, and Jack gets a special pre... more

Jack and Eden are joined by all three swings from SIX the Musical - Lauren Goetz, Geena Hutton and Thalia Smith - currently covering every queen at the Comedy Theatre.

The trio pull back the curtain on the most overlooked job in theatre, revealing h... more

Jack and Eden are joined by stage and screen star Rob Mills, who is currently playing the charmingly awkward Dr Pomatter in Waitress at Her Majesty's Theatre.

Rob discusses bringing the beloved musical to Australian audiences, building chemistry wit... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Goetz
SIX swing, Victorian College of the Arts graduate, on the road with Mamma Mia!
SIX (Swing), Mamma Mia! tour
Episode: EP 42: Making herstory with Lauren Goetz, Geena Hutton & Thalia Smith
Geena Hutton
Dance captain on Madagascar, SIX swing
SIX, Madagascar tour
Episode: EP 42: Making herstory with Lauren Goetz, Geena Hutton & Thalia Smith
Thalia Smith
Back for a second SIX run, swing and dance captain
SIX
Episode: EP 42: Making herstory with Lauren Goetz, Geena Hutton & Thalia Smith
Mackenzie Dunn
Australian performer, choreographer and producer; Dawn in Waitress
Waitress cast, Perrymen Theatre Company
Episode: EP 40: Mackenzie Dunn and Gareth Isaac are never ever getting rid of us
Gareth Isaac
Performer and vocal coach; Ogie in Waitress
Waitress cast, Tune Up Voice Coaching
Episode: EP 40: Mackenzie Dunn and Gareth Isaac are never ever getting rid of us
Matthew Hamilton
Mission President in The Book of Mormon (Australian production)
The Book of Mormon (Melbourne)
Episode: EP 39: Hello! Matthew Hamilton
Bernie Dieter
The Mistress of Mayhem, cabaret performer
Club Kabarett / Meanjin? (per episode context)
Episode: EP 38: Bernie Dieter pulls us into the chaos
Bobby Fox
Australian Irish performer, known for Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys/Jersey Forever
Episode: EP 37: Can't take our eyes off Bobby Fox
Katie Ditchburn
Director, choreographer, and casting for live children's entertainment; worked on PAW Patrol Live and Dora the Explorer Live
Life Like Touring / PAW Patrol Live / Dora the Explorer Live
Episode: EP 36: The world of kids entertainment with Katie Ditchburn

Hosts

Eden Hayes
Host of Encore Melbourne; frequent guest and co-host, active in Melbourne theatre scene
Jack Ward
Co-host of Encore Melbourne; regular interviewer and industry commentator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast!!

    Have absolutely loved your first two episodes of this amazing podcast. The bar has been set very high starting off with Courtney then Gareth and Rohan. Hopefully you’re able to keep up the big names…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jules1985latte
    Australia2 years ago

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The show balances news with entertaining backstage stories.
Audience finds the Melbourne theatre focus highly relevant and current.
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EP 38: Bernie Dieter pulls us into the chaos
Q: What makes Melbourne's cabaret scene unique for this show?
Melbourne's dark, edgy vibe and appetite for grit and politics make it a perfect fit for Club Kabarett, with audiences ready to engage and be transformed by the performance.
EP 38: Bernie Dieter pulls us into the chaos
Q: Bernie, you describe yourself as the mistress of mayhem. Accurate?
Yes, it captures the show's wild, debauched nature and the audience's active participation, and it frames the chaos as a deliberate part of the experience.
EP 24: Georgina Hopson is ready for a journey
Q: How are you preparing emotionally and vocally for the role?
She explains a routine of vocal preparation, studying history elements, and rehearsing to stay in the story, with attention to tricky parts and muscle memory.
EP 24: Georgina Hopson is ready for a journey
Q: What has the reaction been like to the news?
She describes overwhelming positive messages, the support from family and friends, and the feeling of disbelief turning into excitement as the reality of the casting set in.
EP 24: Georgina Hopson is ready for a journey
Q: What was the process of getting this role?
Georgina describes a hopeful, low-stakes mindset, going in with the intention to enjoy singing her favorite song and letting the process unfold, which ultimately led to landing the role.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ENCORE

What is ENCORE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Melbourne theatre voices, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and long-running stage conversations drive this show. Episodes center on local productions, star interviews from Waitress to Jersey Boys, and ambitious live performances, with a mix of backstage anecdotes, touring insights, and industry news. The tone blends warm banter with practical production takeaways, offering listeners a window into Melbourne's vibrant theatre ecosystem, from cabaret chaos to family-friendly live shows. A notable strength is its consistent access to prominent performers and creators, plus a willingness to cover both high-profile productions and smaller, community-driven theatre moments.

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ENCORE launched 2 years ago and published 45 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Lauren Goetz
2. Geena Hutton
3. Thalia Smith
4. Mackenzie Dunn
5. Gareth Isaac
6. Matthew Hamilton
7. Bernie Dieter
8. Bobby Fox

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