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Join Lachie as he has in-depth conversations with Aussie actors, artists, performers and creatives. Discover what drives them, what influences them and how they got to where they are now.

Lachie Hewson


    • Oct 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Ep 44: Ash Coleman & Greg Caine - Hunters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 27:56


    Lachie chats to Ash Coleman & Greg Caine about the new Aussie play by Katherine - Chloe Atkins; Hunters. They discuss political thrillers, performing post covid and what the overseas scene is like.

    Ep 43: Grant Piro - Girl From The North Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 35:40


    Lachie has a chat with a Star and Veteran of the Aussie Entertainment Industry; Grant Piro. They cover play with Bob Dylan's Music Girl From the North Country and go back in time to Grant's first gig as a regular on aussie Soap Sons and Daughters when he was 16! Theme song by Jess Newman

    Ep 42: Sam Ward - An American in Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 29:21


    Lachie chats with Star of An American in Paris Sam Ward about auditioning for a mainstage musical in the middle of a pandemic.

    Ep 41: Dr. Ben Knapton - Circa & Shaun The Sheep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 31:51


    Lachie chats to Ben Knapton, resident Director of Shan the Sheep show, a brilliant combination of Circa & Studio Aardman. Theme Song by Jess New

    Ep 40: Phillip Lowe - Come From Away New Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 36:23


    Lachie has a chat to Phillip Lowe from Come From Away about joining the cast, deciding to pursue acting after a near death experience and doing a show with his partner. (it's cute af)

    Ep 39: Kolby Kindle - Come From Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 25:05


    Lachie chats with Kolby Kindle (Bob & Others in Come From Away) about his career through regional US tours and Japan and deciding to come to Australia. The discuss the importance of theatre after 2020 and how surreal it is to be performing when West End and Broadway are Dark.

    Ep 38: Lauren Jimmieson & Anthony Craig - The Lauren & Anthony Kids Entertainment Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 40:25


    Lachie catches up (in person!) with Lauren & Anthony to chat about their new Kids Entertainment Empire which has sprung up in the Covid void and their journey through the industry so far.You can check them out here:Insta:@the.laurenandanthony.gram@lauren_jimmieson@anthony_craig89FB:https://www.facebook.com/thelaurenandanthonypageYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6_1T-jbpQXSNmQLtRe50MQTheme Song by Jess Newman

    Ep 37: Rob Tripolino - Hope New Works

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 35:38


    Lachie has a chat to Rob Tripolino (over the phone!) about the Hope New Works initiative, how it started and what works are in development at the moment. They also touch on Rob’s performative and creative career so far.You can follow along here:@hopenewworks@roberttriolinoTheme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 36: Adam Perryman - Live From Your Living Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 21:00


    Lachie has his first iso-interview with creator of LFYLR - Adam Perryman.They chat about the initiative to keep performers performing and his journey so far.Insta: @livefylrWebsite & Donations: livefromyourlivingroom.com.au/Theme Song by Jess New

    Ep 35: Chloe Towan & Nathan Fernandez - Scary Goats Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 29:45


    Lachie has a chat to writers/actors/producers/directors Chloe Towan & Nathan Fernandez about their debut play Scary Goats Tour. Insta: @scarygoatestour @cetee373 @nathanf7827 Tix: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2020/shows/scary-goats-tour

    Ep 34: Gareth Aled & Charlie Tighe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 48:19


    Lachie sits down with Resident Puppetry Director Gareth Aled & Actor Charlie Tighe to discuss the play War Horse. Discover what ignited their passion for storytelling and an in depth discussion into how the incredible puppetry works in the show.

    Ep 33: Kath Atkins & Kasmir Sinnamon - Eyes Wide Woke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 41:59


    Lachie sits down with Writer Kath Atkins and Director Kasmir Sinnamon to talk about new aussie play Eyes Wide Woke, with only a few sidebars on the way. Discover who influenced Kath to become a writer and what its like being on the creative side of the desk for auditions. Socials: @bittenbyproductions @katherinechloeart Tix: https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/eyes-wide-woke/Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Minisode 4: Beverley Bass - Come From Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 6:09


    Lachie sits down with Beverly Bass, one of the first female commercial pilots and a hero of 9/11 to talk about how her story became a part of the musical Come From Away

    Minisode 3: Kevin T - Come From Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 12:39


    Lachie sits down with Kevin Tureff, one of the real life inspirations for the musical Come From Away. Kevin created the Pay It Forward movement after his experience in Gander during 9/11.

    Minisode 2: Nick & Diane Marson - Come From Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 10:05


    Lachie sits down with Nick & Diane Marson, some of the real people that inspired characters in the musical Come From Away.

    Ep 32: Nelson Gardner - Dreamsong

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 30:49


    Lachie has a chat to Nelson Gardner about returning to the role of Pastor Richard Sunday after 8 years, as well as playing Aussie Icon Ned Kelly and his own journey so far. Tix: https://alextheatrestk.com.au/event/dreamong/Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 31: Kala Gare - Bright Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 35:18


    Lachie catches up with cast mate Kala Gare to discuss Steve Martin's Musical Bright Star and her entry into the Australian Musical Theatre industry.Insta: @k.gare Bright Star info: Insta - @pursuedbybear Tix - https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/bright-star/Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 30: Will Centurion - Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 31:05


    Lachie sits down with Counsellor and Life Coach Will Centurion to talk about mental health in the performing industry and the resources available for those who want to talk to someone. Phone: 0411 694 385 Email: mrwillcenturion@gmail.com Website: www.mrwillcenturion.com Instagram: @mrwillcenturionofficial Booking Link: https://will-centurion-counsellling-and-coaching.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=80545&practitioner_id=128194Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 29: Phoebe Panaretos - Actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 29:18


    Lachie has a chat to Phoebe Panaretos about her Career so far, from Originating the Musical version of Fran in Strictly Ballroom, to performing Green Day at the Helpmann Awards and tackling Bowie's Musical Lazarus. Insta: @phoebepanaretos Don't forget to Rate, Subscribe and leave a Review!Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Minisode 1: Sue Frost & Bonnie Harris - Come From Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 20:55


    In the first Hew's Interviews Minisode, Lachie has a chat to NYC producer Sue Frost and one of the inspirations for the show; Bonnie Harris.Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 28: Sarah Morrison, Janice Goudie & Brian Mosher - Come From Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 59:43


    In a very special episode, Lachie is joined by Actress Sarah Morrison and the real life inspirations for her character; Janice Goudie and Brian Mosher, to talk about the incredible show Come From Away. Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! Insta: @sarahmorrisonau @comefromawayauTheme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 27: Luisa Scrofani - Blackrock & Helpmann Nom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 25:25


    Lachie has a chat to the wonderfully talented Luisa Scrofani about her recent Helpmann nomination and upcoming production of Blackrock. Tickets: bit.ly/BlackRockEbbFlow Insta and Facebook: @ebbflowtheatre Website: ebbflowtheatre.com Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 26: Tyran Parke - Director

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 58:20


    In a special extended episode, Lachie chats to Tyran Parke, Director of Barnum, about his journey so far. Through tragedy and triumph Tyran has had an incredible career as an actor, director and educator. TIX: http://barnumthemusical.com.au/Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 25: Melissa David - New York to Aus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 29:15


    Lachie catches up with Melissa David, a recent import from the great white way, and they chat about her journey so far. Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/melmariedavid/ https://www.facebook.com/antipodesarts https://www.facebook.com/brooklynrunaways/ Twitter & Insta: https://twitter.com/newyorkrunaway @mellypeaches @antipodesarts Websites: http://www.melissadavid.com/ https://antipodestheatre.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7m0FEjSIyb0leLawElJsIwTheme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 24: Mia DC - Swing to Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 26:00


    Lachie has a chat with Mia DC about her journey so far, learning to trust her instincts, learning the ropes of being a swing and transitioning to a lead role. Insta: @miadchandler Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 23: Madi Lee - Mad World II

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 23:33


    Join Lachie as he chats to Choreographer Madi Lee about her creative career so far, how she made the leap from performer to choreographer and how she manages traveling all the time for work. Insta: @itsmadilee @madworldau Tix: http://www.davidbutlerstudio.com/mad-world/ Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 22: David Sirianni - Evita

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 26:06


    Join Lachie as he learns how David chose between dancing and basketball as a kid and how it led him down a creative path that has so far resulted in him performing in some of the most popular musicals of all time.Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    21: Michaela Powell - School of Rock & Swinging

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 30:50


    Join Lachie and Michaela as they chat about her journey in the industry so far, from Les Mis to School of Rock. They also discuss the time between contracts and touring overseas.Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 20: Mark Taylor - RENT & Directing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 38:56


    Lachie has a chat to Mark Taylor, Director of the upcoming production of RENT at Chapel Off Chapel. They discuss how he got into the creative side of the industry and how important Storytelling is to feeding your soul. Tix: https://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?&presenter=AUCOS&event=RENT18Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 19: Lachie Graham & Amelia Homes - Songs for Swingin' Lovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 34:11


    Join Lachie as he chats to Power Team Lachie Graham and Amelia Homes, the brains behind brining Frank Sinatra's concept album to life. Discover how they juggle producing, directing, choreographing and staring in the one show. TIX: https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/songs-for-swingin-lovers/ Savings for group bookings of 4 or more. INSTA: @lachiegraham @amelia_homesTheme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 18: Rachel Bronca - Nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 34:58


    Lachie and Rachel discuss Nine the musical, the upcoming season at Chapel off Chapel and have a moving discussion about Rachel's tumultuous journey in the industry. Intsa: rachel.bronca Tix: https://www.stageart.com.au/ninethemusical Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 17: Tim Paige - Pop Up Globe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 38:50


    Lachie catches up with Assistant Director, Performer and now Resident Director of Shakespeare's Pop Up Globe. Lachie and Tim delve into his acting roots in Tassie, along with his move to Melbourne and they geek out over Shakespeare and Sondheim. Web:https://timpaigeactor.com/Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 16: Stef Caccamo - Musical Theatre & Beautiful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 26:51


    Lachie chats to Stef Caccamo about what got her into Acting and Singing, as well as her experience in a major motion picture and a major musical. Insta: stefcaccamo You can see Stef in Beautiful: The Carol King Musical in the Melbourne and Brisbane Season: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=BEAUTIFUPXTheme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 15: Dean Drieberg - bare & Directing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 28:14


    Lachie is joined by Director Dean Drieberg to discuss the Pop Opera bare, directing and the world of high fashion. TIX: http://www.stageart.com.au/bare-2018 Insta & Twitter: @deanjdrieberg @stageartaustralia Leave a comment, or rate and review on iTunes!Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 14: Hannah Greenwood & Dylan Watson - Venus in Fur & Producing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 20:48


    Lachie has a chat to two of the producers of Lightning Jar Theatre about their current production of Venus in Fur, as well as the founding of their production company and how they caught the acting bug. Tix: https://www.facebook.com/events/157152054920874/ Insta: @lightningjartheatre FB: facebook.com/lightningjartheatre/Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 13: Alexia Brinsley, Riley Nottingham & Joshua Monaghan - Gilligan's Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 24:00


    Lachie chats to some of the stars of Gilligan's Island the Musical about the show as well as comedy and where they would like to see the industry heading. Tix Here: https://www.gilligansislandthemusical.com.au/Theme Song by Jess Newman

    Ep 12: Adam DiMartino & Harry Prouse - A New Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 27:28


    Lachie chats to the stars of the upcoming production of William Flinn's A New Brain about what makes the show so special. They also delve into what got them into acting, as well as advice from the other side of the desk. Tix Here: https://anewbrain.com.au/ Intsa: @Adamdimartino@harrisonjames111 @anewbrainau @tap.jack Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 11: Gabe Bergmoser & Daniel Cosgrove - Moonlite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 45:15


    Lachie catches up with Playwright and Director Gabe Bergmoser and Actor Daniel Cosgrove to talk about Gabe's new play Moonlite, which follows the life of Bushranger Captain Moonlite. Tix here: https://www.facebook.com/events/166259074116230/ Insta & Twitter: @gobergmoser @Danielco Gabe's Podcast: Movie Maintenance Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 10: Emily Joy - Joy Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 32:00


    Lachie has a wonderful chat to Emily Joy, who runs a Self Test and Career Advice/Planning service. They talk about standing out from the crowd in your self test and how Emily caught the acting bug. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Joy-Studio-1715303982030715/ Contact: emilyjoyofficial@gmail.com Insta: @em_joyable Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 09: John O'Hara & Lisa-Marie Parker - American Song Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 37:00


    Lachie has a chat with Australias John O'Hara and Lisa-Marie Parker about their upcoming double bill song cycle. They also chat about what got them both into performing, a few show highlights and how they met. Tix & Info: www.americansongcycle.com Socials: Intsa - @australiasjohnohara - @parker.lisamarie Subscribe and leave a comment/rating and I'll love you forever.Theme Song by Jess Newman

    Ep 08: Anna McGahan - Actor, Writer & Poet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 37:00


    Lachie catches up with Anna (with a cameo by Fern the Bird) over tea to discuss her stage and screen career, her writing and poetry. Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 07: Genevieve Kingsford - Acting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 32:00


    Lachie shares a vino with Genevieve Kingsford, star of the upcoming production of Brigadoon, and they discuss acting, studying in London and keeping creatively engaged between gigs. You can keep up with Genevieve here: Insta: @gkingsford Web: www.genevievekingsford.com Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 06: Jason Langley & Michael Tyack - Directing and Music Directing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2017 58:00


    Lachie has an in depth convo with Director Jason Langley and Music Director Michael Tyack about their upcoming production of Brigadoon, as well as how they got their start and audition tips for Actors! Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 05: Olivia Charalambous

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2017 26:00


    Lachie is joined by Actor Olivia Charalambous to talk about her upcoming cabaret Livstagram, studying at NIDA and starting performing in Les Mis. Theme Song by Jess Newman. INSTA: @oliviachara @theocproject_

    Ep 04: Lachlan Martin - The Tilley Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 33:30


    Lachie has a chat to Actor and Fashionista Lachlan Martin of the Tilley Project about his inspirations and how it all started. They also cover large scale new Aussie Musicals and touring life. You can follow him here: Insta: @thetilleyproject FB: https://www.facebook.com/thetilleyproject/Theme Song by Jess Newman

    Ep 03: Mikey Halcrow - Cabaret

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 29:55


    Lachie is joined by Mikey Halcrow to discuss the creative process to writing a biographical cabaret, as well as the transition from uni to "real life", Also with a few cameos by Mitzi! Theme Song by Jess Newman. FACEBOOK https://m.facebook.com/donaldoconnorcabaret/ INSTA @donaldoconnorcabaret

    Ep 02: Jess Newman - Composing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 37:08


    Discover how the mind of the brilliant young composer Jess Newman works as he delves into writing musicals, prepping for NYU and performing an original song for the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Theme Song by Jess Newman.

    Ep 01: Jordan Barr - Acting & Producing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2017 41:39


    Lachie catches up with Jordan Barr to chat about creating a production company and what got her into acting. Theme Song by Jess New. Insta: @dizzybizzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Dizzy-Biz-1688271494788800/

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