Thirty Minute Call

Drummer from Augie March, David Williams talks to us ahead of the Sunset Studies Live 2021 performances. The call begins with David trying to work out if their Melbourne show tomorrow night will go ahead due to a COVID outbreak and turns into a really entertaining, humorous and honest yarn about the start of David's musical life, the recording of Sunset Studies, the struggles of being a sports nut and a musician on the road and a thing called 'Augie March Fight Club'.  This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Jodie Farrugia is a choreographer and educator of theatre, dance and circus. She has choreographed part of REBEL, QL2 Dance’s major project for 2021 for their Quantum Leap ensemble. Jodie tells us more the show, her life in the arts and we reminisce about some of her early projects. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Greg Fleet is an Australian comedian, actor and writer.  In this episode we discuss people stealing his material, the impact of his book about his own heroin addiction 6 years on and his amazing new theatre production The Twins. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Peter Combe is a legend of the Children's Music genre. He joins us before he heads out on another tour at the age of 72.  We discuss his history, his love of politics and being a grandpa. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Tara Cheyne is a Labor member for Ginninderra (covering most of Belconnen) in the ACT Legislative Assembly.  She is our Minister for the Arts and in this episode we get to know Tara, hear about her love for the arts and about her holiday from hell. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Jonathon Biggins is a writer actor and director who has been popping up at the Canberra Theatre Centre for at least 20 years.  In this episode we discuss the history of The Wharf Revue, political correctness and parenting. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Jarrad West is one of the founders of the Canberra based theatre company Everyman Theatre and one of the regular faces around the Canberra arts scene.  In this chat we learn about his creative journey, growing up in Perth, his likes and dislikes when it comes to putting on a show and his worst audience member. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Benny Eggmolesse is a Canberra based comedian with some great stories to tell and some amazing projects on the go.  He gives us plenty of laughs as we discuss family, creative process, Mt. Isa, being a Christian and being a Dad. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Emma Pask is an award winning Australian jazz vocalist and as we found out in this episode has some great stories to tell!  Join us for a discussion about jazz music, some of the famous people she's performed for, live streams and nicknames. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Comedian Frankie McNair has a picnic while talking worst gigs ever, being creative in COVID and overthinking! This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Boho Interactive are bringing a theatrical game made specifically for Canberra into the theatre and Nathan is going to tell us all about it. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

The Beanies an Australian children's entertainment trio are full of energy and passion and in this episode we discuss how all their different skillsets have them come together to make one great team. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Australian country music singer and songwriter, Melinda Schneider joins us to talk about her love for Doris Day, gigs from her loungeroom and being forced into taking a break! This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

"We are walking in two worlds... It's a lot more difficult than you think, having to juggle both traditional and modern responsibilities." Luke Currie-Richardson discusses life in 2020 as a storyteller with a great pride for his Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and what brought him to where he is today. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Chris Endrey is an artist of many stripes and also happens to be the former host of this podcast.  We invite him back on to talk about his latest project, nudity, self doubt, possibly the greatest time of his life and a very recent low point. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Kat has been a full time circus performer with Circa since 2012 and loves it! In this episode we find out how a hyperactive kid from Canberra got to be travelling the world performing for a living. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

David and Shane have been performing as The Umbilical Brothers for almost 30 years so they have a few good stories to tell!  In this episode they tell us about getting robbed, hanging out with Robin Williams, their new show, discovering the silver lining of a pandemic, the difference between kids and adult comedy and their career low lights. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Beth Stephen performs in kids band 'Teeny Tiny Stevies' alongside her Sister Byll.  Beth discusses the journey thus far of the band. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Alex Budd is the new Director of Canberra Theatre Centre.  In this episode we discuss the effects the Covid 19 epidemic has had on the arts and explore Alex's history in live performance. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Chris Ryan is an Australian comedian. She shares her reflections from the comedy journey thus far ahead of her appearance at the 2020 Canberra Comedy Festival. Thirty Minute Call is hosted and produced by artist Chris Endrey for the Canberra Theatre Centre. Photo by Rory Gillen.

David Suchet is the legendary British actor well loved for his portrayal of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. He opens up upon his approach to the role and the influence that this unique experience had on his life. David will take audiences behind the scenes in 'Poirot and More: A Retrospective', which comes to the Canberra Theatre Centre from 20-21 January 2020. Thirty Minute Call is hosted and produced by artist Chris Endrey for the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Jennifer Morris is the head of marketing at the Canberra Theatre Centre and chats with Chris about her perspective in the arts. Thirty Minute Call is produced by Chris Endrey for the Canberra Theatre Centre.

As a recent graduate of NIDA's prestigious acting course, Enya Daly is stepping out into her career. The paradox of limitless potential careers and options constrained by a narrow market is a familiar story for artists, and Enya generously shares the thoughts and hopes from her perspective.  Enya is currently on tour playing Spot in the stage production of the classic children's character. Spot is on at the Canberra Theatre Centre on 29 and 30 November 2019. Thirty Minute Call is hosted by artist Chris Endrey and produced for the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Chris Endrey speaks with Simon Burke on his beginnings as a child actor, his career since, advocacy, politics and his upcoming tour to Canberra as a member of The Wharf Revue.

"You sometimes wonder if the World needs another singer-songwriter, or another musician... I guess the thing I come back to, is that I hear from people that it helps them." - Paul Dempsey Chris Endrey speaks to Paul Dempsey ahead of the release of Something for Kate's new album and his new tour. Chris and Paul speak in-depth about their roles as musicians and the process of recording an album, from the ideation of songs to the mastering process. Paul returns to Canberra on 7th November, 2019.

Chris Endrey sits down with Arj Barker to discuss Arj's life, his experiences with acting, comedy and his upcoming tour.

Charles Firth is a writer and comedian familiar to most Australians as a member of the Chaser crew. After years on the frontline of social commentary, he reflects on the evolving role and form of satire with host, Chris Endrey.

Chris sits with down Zoe Pepper to discuss her arts practice, the complexity of human behaviour, studying at the World's most prestigious clown school and what comes next.

Chris Endrey sat down with Stephen Moore who works as Company Director for the Melbourne Theatre Company. Stephen pulls the curtains back on what life is like in theatre-land during MTC’s run of Shakespeare In Love at the Canberra Theatre Centre.

In our first episode Chris Endrey is joined by Sydney artist Emma Maye Gibson who is widely known for her stage persona, sex clown Betty Grumble. Her latest show Love & Anger is rightfully described as a ‘Flesh Riot’. A series of incredibly vibrant and raw rituals, Betty takes audiences across the entire emotional spectrum and has received countless five star reviews on her journey around the world from sellout runs at Edinburgh Fringe to MOMA. Chris and Emma Maye have been friends for years and he takes this interview as an opportunity to learn about how an artist who lives so much of their time through their clown is able to maintain a space for themselves.