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JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

Melbourne, Australia


    • May 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 50 EPISODES


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    FULL INTERVIEW: Christian Charisiou from The Wedding Singer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 9:40


    Here is the full interview with Christian Charisiou who is playing the role of Jeff Hart in The Wedding Singer. It's 1985. Hair is big, collars are up, and a Wedding... LEARN MORE The post FULL INTERVIEW: Christian Charisiou from The Wedding Singer appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Bella Green is charging for it

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 59:53


    BELLA GREEN IS CHARGING FOR IT is a re-worked show of one woman's experience of working in the sex industry. A winner of Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe 2018, Bella... LEARN MORE The post Bella Green is charging for it appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    The Butterfly Club turns 20!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 58:32


    The Cabaret Room celebrates the 20th Birthday of ‘Melbourne cultural institution', The Butterfly Club. Special guests Simone Palsa, Alice Tovey and Anna Piper Scott talk about performing at the venue... LEARN MORE The post The Butterfly Club turns 20! appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Creative duos: Pasek & Paul / Ahrens & Flaherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 58:48


    In this episode of The Cabaret Room, Peter and Jessamae explore the works of creative duos Pasek & Paul and Ahrens & Flaherty. Having first started working together at the... LEARN MORE The post Creative duos: Pasek & Paul / Ahrens & Flaherty appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    All Sondheim Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 60:04


    In this episode of The Cabaret Room special guest, pianist and Sondheim-aficionado Cameron Thomas join Vince and Daniel in paying tribute to the genius of Stephen Sondheim.   Music includes:  Not While I'm Around (Sweeney... LEARN MORE The post All Sondheim Special appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    DreamSong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 58:47


    The Mega-Church of DREAMSONG has been hit hard by the Recession, so Pastor Sunday, the head Pastor at the church of DreamSong concocts a plan to bring his church back... LEARN MORE The post DreamSong appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Cabaret Room music: Boy From Oz, Miss Saigon, Evita and more…

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 58:24


    In this week's Cabaret Room we feature Australian music from Boy From Oz, Miss Saigon, Evita, Moulin Rouge, Westside Story, Beetlejuice, and Muriel's Wedding including music also from Vanessa Amorosi... LEARN MORE The post Cabaret Room music: Boy From Oz, Miss Saigon, Evita and more… appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    The Lady of the Swamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 58:08


    THE LADY OF THE SWAMP is a true story out of Gippsland Eastern Victoria about two sisters that were swindled out of a massive fortune and the story of their... LEARN MORE The post The Lady of the Swamp appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Mamma Mia, Relative Merits, plus Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 57:05


    Cloc Musical Theatre were fortunate enough to acquire the amateur theatre rights to produce MAMMA MIA. Matt Jakowenko and Mitchell Groves were in the Cabaret Room to talk about the... LEARN MORE The post Mamma Mia, Relative Merits, plus Charlie and the Chocolate Factory appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    The Producers and I’m Not Even Mad About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 61:05


    Daniel Baker and Tim Addicoat are in the Cabaret Room to talk about Babirra Music Theatre's production of THE PRODUCERS. Based on the 1968 film, Mel Brooks' musical The Producers... LEARN MORE The post The Producers and I'm Not Even Mad About It appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Pisca, Puppet Jam, Somebody’s Somebody, and The Muse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 57:05


    Cameron Taylor plays character Pisca who was born to be a duck. PISCA is a combination of clowning, physical theatre, song, and imPECKable timing, this Cabaret will duck dive deep... LEARN MORE The post Pisca, Puppet Jam, Somebody's Somebody, and The Muse appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Artemis: Utter Mess, Just Us Girls, I’m Not Even Mad About It, and Child’s Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 56:46


    What happens when every document, every bathroom, every community seems to want you to ‘decide', and none of the binaries seem to fit? ARTEMIS: UTTER MESS creator and performer, Artemis... LEARN MORE The post Artemis: Utter Mess, Just Us Girls, I'm Not Even Mad About It, and Child's Play appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Sweet & Sour Dilemmas, Off Off Off Broadway Karaoke, and Wrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 57:52


    Brendan Wan joined the Cabaret Room to talk about his show, SWEET & SOUR DILEMMAS.  This hilarious heartfelt one-act play, created and performed by Brendan, centres on Chef Chung, owner... LEARN MORE The post Sweet & Sour Dilemmas, Off Off Off Broadway Karaoke, and Wrath appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Confessions From the Bell Jar, How Gay Am I?, and Fantastic Breasts (And Where to Find Them)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 57:02


    Jack Lynch says ‘there's a Sylvia Plath quote for every occasion' and CONFESSIONS FROM A BELL JAR is evidence of that. Jack joins the Cabaret Room to talk about his... LEARN MORE The post Confessions From the Bell Jar, How Gay Am I?, and Fantastic Breasts (And Where to Find Them) appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Wear it Purple Day Cabaret, Badass, Tickets on Myself and Funny Music Mondays

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 55:59


    In the Cabaret Room this week, we spoke to Teddy Darling who hosted a fabulous WEAR IT PURPLE DAY CABARET at Hares and Hyenas, to raise awareness about queer mental... LEARN MORE The post Wear it Purple Day Cabaret, Badass, Tickets on Myself and Funny Music Mondays appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Music theatres and cabaret shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 56:59


    This week the Cabaret Room features live recordings from music theatre and cabaret shows, many recorded in the amazing New York City cabaret venue 54 Below. Music in this episode... LEARN MORE The post Music theatres and cabaret shows appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    I HAVE DREAMED and DRAMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 59:08


    I HAVE DREAMED is a pathway to Adrian Li Donni‘s dream. The show is a fundraiser to support his move into opera by studying at the Wales International Academy of... LEARN MORE The post I HAVE DREAMED and DRAMA appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Come From Away Opening Night Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 58:16


    We feature COME FROM AWAY once again in this episode – the musical inspired from the events of the morning of 9 September 2001 when the terror attacks took place... LEARN MORE The post Come From Away Opening Night Interviews appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Supergirly and Come From Away opening night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 58:16


    Lulu McClatchy popped into the Cabaret Room to chat about her upcoming show, SUPERGIRLY. Lulu talks about the show, what audiences can expect, and working with ‘Bradley Cooper' and Elton... LEARN MORE The post Supergirly and Come From Away opening night appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    The 2019 Helpmann Awards Red Carpet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 58:00


    The 2019 Helpmann Awards were recently held in Melbourne for the first time, at the Arts Centre on St Kilda Road. Recognising distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the areas... LEARN MORE The post The 2019 Helpmann Awards Red Carpet appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    One Small Trip and Bitch, Antigone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 59:01


    To mark the 50 year anniversary of the landing on the moon, Ross Daniels presents an anthology of character sketches through a feel-good tale that blends sci-fi, satire and music.... LEARN MORE The post One Small Trip and Bitch, Antigone appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    You Are The Blood and The Three Deaths of Ebony Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 56:48


    Peter Blackburn joins the team to talk about You Are The Blood, a ‘dramedy' about a serial killer and the women who love him. The show touches on the ripple... LEARN MORE The post You Are The Blood and The Three Deaths of Ebony Black appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    He’s Every Woman – Justin Clausen and Jamie Burgess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 58:38


    What do Mariah, Whitney, Celine and Cher all have in common? Why they're all featured in He's Every Woman of course! Justin Clausen and Jamie Burgess talk about their upcoming... LEARN MORE The post He's Every Woman – Justin Clausen and Jamie Burgess appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Alexis Fishman, Innes Lloyd, and Alinta Chidzey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 56:30


    Amy Winehouse was a talented, smart and funny woman who left us too soon. Alexis Fishman channels the performer in Amy Winehouse: Resurrected, a tribute to the late, great singer.... LEARN MORE The post Alexis Fishman, Innes Lloyd, and Alinta Chidzey appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    We’ve Never Been in Love Before and Travesties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 56:30


    We've Never Been in Love Before is a lighthearted night featuring a collection of the greatest love songs of Broadway. Alister Kingsley talks about the show, how he and Owen... LEARN MORE The post We've Never Been in Love Before and Travesties appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Maestro Impro, and Miss Burlesque and Mr Boylesque Australia, Maestro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 55:31


    We are joined in the Cabaret Room by Ferri Maya and Archie Arsenic for Miss Burlesque and Mr Boylesque Australia who spoke about the difference in the competitions and how... LEARN MORE The post Maestro Impro, and Miss Burlesque and Mr Boylesque Australia, Maestro appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Kinky Boots, The Age of Stephen and What’s Love Got to do With It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 56:13


    Guests in the Cabaret Room this episode include Aaron Taylor, Owen Clarke & Lucinda Barratt from Cloc Musical Theatre‘s Kinky Boots, and two shows from the upcoming Melbourne Cabaret Festival... LEARN MORE The post Kinky Boots, The Age of Stephen and What's Love Got to do With It? appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Trio of Dips, Tania Doko, and Barnum The Circus Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 56:49


    Two thirds of a Trio of Dips are in the Cabaret Room to chat about the challenge of online dating mishaps in Love Me Tinder. Tania Doko discusses the return of... LEARN MORE The post Trio of Dips, Tania Doko, and Barnum The Circus Musical appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Cabaret music featuring: Laura Michelle Kelly; Barbra Streisand; Bette Midler; Liza Minnelli; Liz Calloway; Judy Garland; Patti LuPone; and Billy Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 56:57


    Music from The Cabaret Room broadcast on 5 May includes: Let Me Be Your Star (Smash); Private Party (Laura Michelle Kelly); One less Bell to Answer (Barbra Streisand); Hero's My... LEARN MORE The post Cabaret music featuring: Laura Michelle Kelly; Barbra Streisand; Bette Midler; Liza Minnelli; Liz Calloway; Judy Garland; Patti LuPone; and Billy Porter appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Muriel’s Wedding media call

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 56:53


    During the recent Muriel's Wedding media call, Darren caught up with Pippa Grandison (Betty Heslop), David James (Bill Heslop), Stefanie Jones (Rhonda Epinstall), and Carmen Pavlovic (Producer). Listen in as... LEARN MORE The post Muriel's Wedding media call appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Michelle McNamara (Dirty Sexy Opera)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 45:21


    Dirty Sexy Opera is a short, sharp, very sexy fun night delivered in true cabaret style! Our guest in this episode, Michelle McNamara director of Dirty Sexy Opera, speaks about... LEARN MORE The post Michelle McNamara (Dirty Sexy Opera) appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Melbourne International Comedy Festival: The Show; Transistor Sister; and Is It Just Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 52:55


    We're on the home strait of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Cabaret Room is bringing it home with artists from three shows currently on in Melbourne: Anya Anastasia:... LEARN MORE The post Melbourne International Comedy Festival: The Show; Transistor Sister; and Is It Just Me? appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    INTERVIEW: Sophie Salvesani & Todd Jacobsson (West Side Story)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 9:38


    Hailed as the “greatest Broadway musical of all time”, West Side Story kicked off it's Melbourne season on 6th April and runs through to 28th April.  Darren recently caught up with... LEARN MORE The post INTERVIEW: Sophie Salvesani & Todd Jacobsson (West Side Story) appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Reeni Inosha and Claire Healy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 56:50


    We feature the Melbourne International Comedy Festival again in the The Cabaret Room this week: Reeni Inosha:  Enlighten Me a Little Through hilarious sketches and storytelling, Reeni invites you into her... LEARN MORE The post Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Reeni Inosha and Claire Healy appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Ovariacting: A Period Drama; Denouement; and Space Cadette

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 56:56


    It's week 2 of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and our guests in the Cabaret Room include: Jamie Boiskin: Ovariacting: A Period Drama (interview starts at 9:50) Jamie Boiskin's a... LEARN MORE The post Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Ovariacting: A Period Drama; Denouement; and Space Cadette appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Size Queens, The Worst Little Warehouse in London, and Taranoia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 56:42


    The first of our interviews for the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we talk to creatives from three of the acts hitting Melbourne soon: Frankie Valentine & Miss Jane Doe:... LEARN MORE The post Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Size Queens, The Worst Little Warehouse in London, and Taranoia appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    A Cabaret Room music special plus a preview of our new theme

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 51:35


    After a couple of days of bad news in the world, Peter and Vincent feature a mix of cabaret music for the soul – music that makes us feel good... LEARN MORE The post A Cabaret Room music special plus a preview of our new theme appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Susan-Ann Walker, Glaston Toft, and the RMIT production of Spring Awakening

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 58:04


    Susan-ann Walker presents a brand new one-woman show called Not Quite Right, a celebration of those somewhat eccentric, possibly crackerjack, definitely kooky folk who proudly march to the beat of their... LEARN MORE The post Susan-Ann Walker, Glaston Toft, and the RMIT production of Spring Awakening appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    George Lazarus (Wellness); Jaklene Vukasinovic (Lifeboat); and Jersey Boys opening night

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 56:51


    Wellness is a social satire exposing the prejudices our society still allows and encourages in spite of our contemporary ideals of acceptance and inclusivity. George Lazarus discusses the show that... LEARN MORE The post George Lazarus (Wellness); Jaklene Vukasinovic (Lifeboat); and Jersey Boys opening night appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Richard Vegas (No Smoke No Mirrors); The Production Company 2019 Launch; and Harry Potter and The Cursed Child opening night

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 56:09


    Richard Vegas premiers No Smoke No Mirrors at the Butterfly Club. The show is filled with true stories of improbable coincidence, happenstance or incredible synchronicity, and of course, magic.  Expect... LEARN MORE The post Richard Vegas (No Smoke No Mirrors); The Production Company 2019 Launch; and Harry Potter and The Cursed Child opening night appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Kurt Kansley; Julia Rorke; Irene Sankoff and David Hein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 57:14


    Kurt Kansley talks about his work on Evita, his move from Australia to London's West End and his one-night only show at Chapel Off Chapel, part of the Home Grown... LEARN MORE The post Kurt Kansley; Julia Rorke; Irene Sankoff and David Hein appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

    Electric Loneliness; Charlie & the Chocolate Factory opening night

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 56:59


    Joachim Coghlan, co-writer of Electric Loneliness talks about the inspiration behind the play, the themes running through the story and the selection process for the diverse style of music in... LEARN MORE The post Electric Loneliness; Charlie & the Chocolate Factory opening night appeared first on The Cabaret Room.

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