Joining Jack and Eden is Sydney writer and actor Rob Johnson, known for his roles in Calamity Jane, The Boomkak Panto, and award-winning short fiction work.

He is now joining the cast of Beetlejuice as Adam Maitland!
They also discuss the new Australian production A Wake to Remember with writer Samantha Wong, and share their thoughts on the full cast announcement for Cats.

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Joining Jack and Eden is Michael Paynter, an Australian singer-songwriter who has toured with major acts like Miley Cyrus and Seal, while also performing as a member of Icehouse and Jimmy Barnes' band.

Michael is now taking a leap outside his comfort zone to play Jesus in the Australian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Fresh from the opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar, Jack and Eden are still buzzing!

This week, they're joined by the incredible Lauren McKenna - musical theatre performer, director, and artistic leader .

Lauren has starred in arena spectaculars like Hairspray (as Tracy Turnblad) and Grease (as Jan), worked as associate director for Courtney Act’s Fluid, and directed showcases featuring icons like Rhonda Burchmore and Marina Prior.

Now, she’s the Artistic Director of Stars and The Moon, a not-for-profit theatre company making the stage accessible to performers of all abilities.

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Joining Jack and Eden this episode is Mia Morrissey, an accomplished actor, singer, and writer.

Mia has an impressive resume, having portrayed Mimi in RENT, Jade Lennox on Home and Away, and Nadyiah Zammit in the global sensation Deadloch.

Currently, she is captivating audiences as Vera Claythorne in Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.
In this episode, they also discuss Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's Oscar performance, and the launch of the Choc Top Pins!

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Jack and Eden dive into some audience horror stories and chat all things theatre etiquette.
They also discuss Beetlejuice's cast, react to a sneak peek of Hadestown, and reveal some thrilling 'shoppe' news.

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Joining Jack and Eden is the talented Natalie Bassingthwaighte, a singer and actress with an impressive background in both stage and television.

She is currently captivating audiences in her one-woman show, Shirley Valentine, at the Athenaeum Theatre.

They also dive into the enchanting world of Disney in Concert with artistic director and vocalist Amy Manford, who has previously taken on the role of Christine in the West End production of Phantom of The Opera.

She has also performed alongside Andrea Bocelli and showcased her incredible talent at Buckingham Palace for King Charles.

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Joining Jack and Eden for their first episode of 2025 are Carmel Rodrigues and Lawrence Hawkins, who are currently starring in the Australian tour of Dear Evan Hansen.

Plus, director and choreographer of Beauty and the Beast, Matt West, drops in while visiting from New York to discuss the show and his remarkable career with Disney.

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Joining Jack and Eden in the last episode of 2024 is Raphael Wong, who is currently playing Eddie Souther, the respected police officer in Sister Act.

Raph made his debut with Opera Australia in 2012 and has performed as Passarino in Phantom of the Opera, Cinderella’s father in Midnight, and Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods.

They also chat with Sophie Loughlin and Belinda Jenkin about Love Actually? The Musical Parody being performed as part of the Christmas Showtime Festival.

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