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 overseas, I finally was able to publish this episode, just as Sunset played its last audience in Sydney! Its a long chat but very important...so grab a cuppa, go for a walk or do what you do and settle in with the wonderful Leah to be inspired by a woman who has a solid career in this biz!

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 and when it's good, it is just so so good! Do what I did and go down a Geraldine rabbit hole on youtube to see what a true star is. She cuts to the core of a line, a lyric, a move. She gets to the point and leaves the audience wanting more. Check out this clip of ⁠Geraldine on Parkinson⁠, that she herself admits she does a bloody good job. You can leave me a message and follow me on ⁠instagram⁠

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 with Sophie. Not having seen her for 16 years, I marvelled at her career change and perspectives on life and showbiz. I want to thank her for helping to make good mental wellbeing a focus and hopefully in the not too distant future a non-negotiable in the arts. If you are having some mental health struggles or need help with her experience in the arts, this could be the chat you needed to hear. Check out Sophie's business website, ⁠Centred Stage⁠ for more information. Chookas!