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STAGES is the podcast that accesses a variety of professional life connecting with an audience. A host of creative artists reflect on their career, their process and what matters – to them. Some have made the arts a lifetime pursuit, some explain how their career became a happy accident … but all describe the challenges and demands – and ultimately celebrate why there’s no business like show busin... more

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Katie Pollock is an award-winning Australian playwright, screenwriter, dramaturg, editor, producer, and television development executive whose work spans theatre, radio, and screen.

Her extensive body of work for the stage includes People Inside Me,... more

John O’Connell is an internationally acclaimed choreographer best known for his work on a string of cinema box office hits: Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom, Enchanted, Shall We Dance, and Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-winning The Great Gatsby.

As “choreograp... more

Korean-Australian soprano Gemma Nha is recently completed her tenure with Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center. She made her house debut this past season as the Page in Rigoletto, reprised Barbarina, and sang the role ... more

Helen Dallimore is an actor, singer, director and writer who has enjoyed a successful career in theatre, musical theatre, film and television both in Australia and in the UK.

Her most celebrated stage performances include Wicked (London’s West End),... more

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Recent Guests

John Cha Cha O'Connell
Choreographer and performer known for Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom, Enchanted, Shall We Dance, The Great Gatsby
Film and theatre industry
Episode: STAGES Episode 632: JOHN ‘CHA CHA’ O’CONNELL
Gemma Nha
Korean Australian soprano
Opera Australia / Lyric Opera of Chicago / Juilliard alumnus
Episode: STAGES Episode 631: GEMMA NHA
Helen Dallimore
Actor, singer, director, writer and author
Theatre (Australia/UK)
Episode: STAGES Episode 630: HELEN DALLIMORE
Monique Dimattina
Acclaimed Australian pianist, composer, and singer-songwriter
Independent artist
Episode: STAGES Episode 629: MONIQUE DIMATTINA
Faith Martin
Australian Casting Director for film and television
Episode: STAGES Episode 628: FAITH MARTIN
Glenn Elston
Director and founder of Australia's largest independent theatre company; pioneer of outdoor picnic theatre
Episode: STAGES Episode 627: GLENN ELSTON
Deborah Kennedy
A recognized Australian actor with decades of stage and screen work
Episode: STAGES Episode 626: DEBORAH KENNEDY
Jay Laga'aia
Auckland-born actor and singer known for Star Wars roles and extensive theatre work
Independent performer
Episode: STAGES Episode 625: JAY LAGA’AIA
Debra Lawrance
Beloved Australian actress with extensive work in television, film, and theatre
Various including Home and Away, Please Like Me, Steel Magnolias
Episode: STAGES Episode 624: DEBRA LAWRANCE

Host

Peter Eyers
Host of STAGES

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Fabulous!

    Completely loving these podcasts, have been trawling through back episodes as well. Just fabulous! Thank you, Peter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Licallical
    Australiaa year ago
  • Theatre Heaven

    The breadth and depth of talent of the guests is incredible - and to hear about their storied careers in such detail is a gift. Peter is a beacon of knowledge and grace. If you love the world of theatre and creativity - this is for you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Alvaroowho?
    Australiaa year ago
  • AMAZING PODCAST

    I love listening toy he podcast I find it really entertaining and engaging please release more episodes 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Turdybitch
    Australia3 years ago
  • Lovely interview

    Really lovely interview with my Mother Sheila Bradley. Engaging, warm and respectful. Thank you Peter from Sheilas family

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D_Rockinflower
    Australia3 years ago
  • I interview for a living and I love this

    Peter Eyers has a warm, engaging manner that brings out the best in his guests - great stories, great conversations. I’m not in the industry - I’m a psychotherapist - but as an outsider it’s fascinating to hear how the creativity behind great performances works. Peter draws this out beautifully time and time again. Bravo Mr Eyers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drmwroberts
    Australia3 years ago

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Guests deliver vivid, career-spanning stories that feel like an archival history of Australian theatre.
Listeners praise the host's warm, insightful interviewing style and depth of theatre knowledge.
The format provides valuable, long-form conversations that go beyond surface-level sound bites.
Often described as a must-listen for anyone involved in or curious about the performing arts.

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STAGES Episode 632: JOHN ‘CHA CHA’ O’CONNELL
Q: Can you share a memorable backstage moment that shaped your approach to directing dance on film?
One standout was salvaging a key sequence in Moulin Rouge by improvising with a trolley and working with the cast and crew under pressure, which turned into a highlight of the number and underlined the importance of spontaneity.
STAGES Episode 632: JOHN ‘CHA CHA’ O’CONNELL
Q: What was it like transitioning from dancing to choreographing on big productions like Moulin Rouge and Enchanted?
It involved embracing a blank canvas, planning and mapping out structures, but also learning to react organically with the music and performers, and maintaining flexibility when budgets and schedules demanded quick, creative solutions.
STAGES Episode 621: KEN BILLINGTON
Q: So Ken, is it fair to say that this all started with Uncle Wigley's airship?
Ken discusses discovering his passion for lighting from a very young age, starting with school productions, and how early interest evolved into a professional pursuit through hands-on learning and mentorship rather than formal schooling.
STAGES Episode 622: THERÈSA BORG
Q: What preparation do you make for directing a weighty piece like The Happiest Man on Earth?
Preparation starts with extensive reading and leans on lived experience in the room, with survivors and their families in attendance to inform the work. We gather material from Eddie's recordings and the memoir, and we ensure the production team embodies Eddie's voice while balancing artistic interpretation with factual fidelity.
STAGES Episode 620: HAYDEN TONAZZI
Q: What makes ATYP unique in supporting young artists?
ATYP focuses on under-30 voices, integrates new Australian writing with musical theatre, and emphasizes adaptability and mentorship, aiming to provide concrete opportunities and sustainable pathways through workshops, festivals, and national collaborations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About STAGES

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

A deep-dive interview series that centers on theatre and performance careers, processes, and industry insights. Conversations with actors, directors, designers, casting directors, and other theatre professionals reveal how projects come together, from early training and creative choices to touring, production challenges, and the evolving arts landscape. Listeners gain practical career lessons, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a clear sense of the passion and persistence required to sustain a life in the performing arts. The show stands out for its intimate, long-form format, credible guests, and persistence in documenting Australian theatre's history and contemporary practice.

Noteworthy is the host's patient, curious interviewing style th... more

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Recent guests on STAGES include:

1. John Cha Cha O'Connell
2. Gemma Nha
3. Helen Dallimore
4. Monique Dimattina
5. Faith Martin
6. Glenn Elston
7. Deborah Kennedy
8. Jay Laga'aia

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