Podcast appearances and mentions of Trevor Ashley

He's the cabaret queen who's given us Liza, Shirley, Whitney—and now Saton. Trevor Ashley drops into JOY Brekkie for a full-tilt chat about Mulan Scrooge, his gloriously unhinged adults-only panto... LEARN MORE The post Wednesday Breakfast: Trevor Ashley – Sequins, Satire & Saton the Showgirl appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

The OG star of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on embracing the sequins and getting the party started in Priscilla The Party!, the almost 20-year evolution of the famous pink bus and why live theatre doesn't always turn out as planned. Plus, what it's actually like playing the legendary Sydney Opera House. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell priscillatheparty.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've arrived at the end of season 6 of the STAGES podcast and we celebrate with our annual Christmas episode.It's been a huge year for the podcast - delivering 99 episodes! Every one a super conversation with artists and creatives and support staff across all disciplines.Old friends return to spread the Christmas cheer. STAGES catches up with Trevor Ashley, Rhonda Burchmore, Mark Humphries and Geraldine Turner - and of course, the episode wouldn't be complete without the wonderful Kate Fitzpatrick.A perfect episode to finish the year, to say thank you for listening, and to wish you a very Merry Christmas!We'll be back in March 2024!The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Rev Bill Crews speaks to singer, actor and performer Trevor Ashley, who is going under the sea, as the camp Christmas tradition of his adults-only pantomime returns to Sydney's Seymour Centre as he presents ‘The White Mermaid'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's pod I have someone truely fabulous. It is 'Trevor Ashley.'  An entertainer Australia adores and now we will be to see 'Trevor' represent our country on 'Queen of the Universe' Series 2. Which series starts today on 'Paramount +!' (June the 3rd!) 'Trevor Ashley' is a seasoned theatre queen who's been part of the Australian drag community for over 20 years.  Despite 'Trevor's' many career successes (including winning the Aussie equivalent of the 'Tony Award'), this is Trevor's first televised singing competition — and as you will hear today this diva from Down Under is ready to deliver! 'Queen of the Universe' features the world's fiercest drag queens as they debut a musical performance in front of a live audience and the “Pop Diva Panel.”  This season, global superstar 'Mel B' joins the returning judges including platinum-selling recording artist, three-time 'Emmy'-winning producer and judge of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' 'Michelle Visage,' multi-'Emmy' and 'GRAMMY®' nominee 'Vanessa Williams,' and American drag superstar 'Trixie Mattel.'  Coming up, we will find out if 'Trevor' had been asked to be on 'RuPauls Down Under' and why 'Queen of the Universe' appealed to him more! We will hear more about his chance meeting with 'Melanie B' from the 'Spice Girls' and why she was already a fan before seeing him take on this competition? I will talk about where the world is heading with Drag and how Australia has evolved over time Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘Queen of the Universe.' Which starts this week on the steaming service 'Paramount +.' Which you can subscribe to on your smart phones and smart TV's!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell and Lisa took your calls about who you think is the best comedy duo. Trevor Ashley is one of the Drag Queens competing on Season 2 of Queen of the Universe, he told Russell and Lisa all about the show and it's high profile judging panel. Lisa has an issue with the free W.A Day Concert event with no W.A act headlining the event. Anna Hay took a look at this weekend's sport and what we can expect from our AFL teams. In The Shaw Report, you'll never believe what Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody was originally going to be called.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drag Queen star Trevor Ashley called Russell & Lisa about Season 2 of Queen of the Universe and why it's different to other shows of the same genre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's World Pride 2023 and the queer globe is converging on Sydney Australia to celebrate diversity, inclusion, community and fabulousness! To mark this momentous event the STAGES podcast is saluting the cast of captivating drag divas and personalities who have been featured on the podcast during the past 5 seasons. They are artists who have appeared on national and global stages; thrilling audiences, making a difference, healing community and expressing unique and wondrous talents. We spotlight these episodes so you can savour a second listen - or so you can sample the delights of these entertainers for the very first time. A Diva a day for each day of World Pride! Carlotta is an Australian cabaret performer and television celebrity. She is as iconic as the Sydney Opera House, Kylie Minogue and Vegemite! Carlotta began her career as an original member of the long-running Les Girls cabaret show, performed entirely by heavily costumed males, which started in 1963 in the purpose built Les Girls building, which stood on a prominent corner in the heart of Sydney's Kings Cross, Carlotta, rose through the ranks of the show to eventually become the show's compere and its most famous member. Les Girls and Carlotta soon became must-see attractions for visitors to Sydney and the show was popular with visiting international celebrities. Since then she has become an iconic part of the Australian queer and mainstream landscapes, appearing in a host of stage triumphs - and as a popular personality on television. Carlotta returned to the stage for two dynamic outings in 2022; as ‘Astrid Zeneca' in Trevor Ashley's Christmas panto, Moulin Scrooge and a triumphant turn performing in Priscilla; Queen of the Desert at The Star on The Gold Coast. The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify and from where you find your favourite podcasts. Tune in daily for a history of drag in Sydney. Tell your friends, share the podcast, relish the stories and embrace your own sense of Pride.

It's World Pride 2023 and the queer globe is converging on Sydney Australia to celebrate diversity, inclusion, community and fabulousness! To mark this momentous event the STAGES podcast is saluting the cast of captivating drag divas and personalities who have been featured on the podcast during the past 5 seasons. They are artists who have appeared on national and global stages; thrilling audiences, making a difference, healing community and expressing unique and wondrous talents. We spotlight these episodes so you can savour a second listen - or so you can sample the delights of these entertainers for the very first time. A Diva a day for each day of World Pride! Trevor Ashley follows in a long line of Australian stage larrikins that include Roy Rene (Mo McCackie), Barry Humphries (Dame Edna), Gary McDonald (Norman Gunston) and Reg Livermore (Betty Blokkbuster). These performers have created characters who have celebrated the outrageous, and all that is particular about our culture. Trevor Ashley continues this biting and hysterical piss-take, serving it up in flamboyant and finely realised entertainments such Fat Swan, Little Orphan Trashley, Bodybag and The Lyin' Queen. Alongside these ‘naughty' pantos, Ashley has also enjoyed worldwide success with his one-man shows Liza on an E, Liza's Back! - is Broken, and Diamonds Are For Trevor. He has also proved himself on the musical theatre stage with acclaimed performances in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Miss Understanding), Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod), Hairspray (Edna Turnblad) and Les Miserables (Thenadier). Trevor can also be seen conquering television in RFDS on channel 7 and in the new Australian film, Seriously Red. Intent on embracing many roles, Ashley also wears the titles of producer, writer, musician and director. In the role of Director, he returned to Priscilla - the musical, staging it for a season at The Star Gold Coast, in July 2022. That December, he completed a triumphant addition to his pantomime series - Moulin Scrooge - and can be presently found on stage as Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify and from where you find your favourite podcasts. Tune in daily for a history of drag in Sydney. Tell your friends, share the podcast, relish the stories and embrace your own sense of Pride.

Writer, director, producer and Helpmann nominated actor Trevor Ashley, stars as The Pharoah in 'Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. It's been 30 years since Sydney has seen a professional production of Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. Hear more from Trevor as he recalls the West End and Sydney productions that made him fall in love with the musical, his costume, Pharaoh's song and more about this new production, that many haven't seen before. Tickets: https://josephthemusical.com.au/ Watch performances ~ 'Song Of The King' Trevor Ashley (The Pharaoh) ~ 'The Prologue' Paulini (The Narrator), Euan Fistrovic Doidge (Joseph) and young adult cast ~ 'Go Go Joseph', Euan Fistrovic Doidge (Joseph), Paulini (The Narrator) and full cast ~ 'Joseph Remix/Finale', Opening Night, Capitol Theatre Sydney Follow: Trevor Ashley Let Me Entertain You @LMEYpodcast - Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

We have a chat to musical theatre actor and drag artist, Trevor Ashley about his new role as Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, playing at Sydney's Capitol Theatre from 11th February. Go to the RaveItUpTV YouTube channel to check out the video of our interview. Shoutout to our Patreons: Irene Kigais, Bev Butler & Michael Dowling. Sign up to be Patreon here and support Rave It Up: www.patreon.com/raveitup. You can have access to Behind The Scenes content, as well as Free Stuff for as little as $4 a month.

Cabaret and musical star Trevor Ashley shares his three favourite books.

Carlotta is an Australian cabaret performer and television celebrity. She began her career as an original member of the long-running Les Girls cabaret show, performed entirely by heavily costumed males, which started in 1963 in the purpose built Les Girls building which stood on a prominent corner in the heart of Sydney's Kings Cross, New South Wales. The building was owned by Sydney identity Abe Saffron. Carlotta rose through the ranks of the show to eventually become the show's compere and its most famous member. Les Girls and Carlotta soon became must-see attractions for visitors to Sydney and the show was popular with visiting international celebrities. The show continued in the Les Girls building until 1993, the Les Girls show went on-the-road, touring Australia, which inspired the film "Priscilla Queen of the Desert". The Les Girls building, which was still standing intact with original 1960s features, throughout the 1990s was the venue for alternative cabaret, including the much loved Sunday night club The Tender Trap (club). Carlotta was featured in the soap opera Number 96 in 1973 as Robyn Ross, the new girlfriend of Arnold Feather. In the story it was soon revealed that Robyn was in fact a transsexual showgirl, a revelation that led to the character's quick departure from the show. To preserve the shock ending to this storyline the true identity of Robyn's portrayer was kept secret from all but a few central cast and crew members of the series, her scenes were shot on a closed set, and Carlotta was credited as "Carolle Lea". Carlotta's sex-change operation in the early 1970s was not the first such procedure in Australia, but due to her celebrity status it became the first to receive publicity there. Carlotta was also one of the inspirations for the film Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. She had a few short breaks from Les Girls for international tours, but overall by the time she left the show for the final time in 1992 she had spent a total of 26 years performing with the troupe. In 2005, she featured in her own half a million dollar stage production, "Carlotta's Kings X", presented at the Big Top, Luna Park, Sydney. Produced by Brett Elliott and Richard Bernardo, the 90 minute show delivered classic storytelling, stand up comedy, lavish costumes, and team of 'Les Girls' dance performances throughout. Carlotta has toured Australia with her "Carlotta - Queen of the Cross; show and regularly features at all sorts of festivals and gala premieres, including Melbourne's Midsumma, Gold Coast's Glitter and Brisbane's Melt festivals. On 26 January 2020, Carlotta was the recipient of Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) for significant service to the performing arts, and to the LGBTIQ community. Carlotta returns to the stage in Trevor Ashley's Christmas panto, Moulin Scrooge. The annual entertainment is a much anticipated indulgence on Sydney's theatrical calendar. This follows a triumphant turn earlier in the year, performing in Priscilla; Queen of the Desert at The Star on The Gold Coast. We cannot wait to have her back on the boards in Sydney. Like Dolly Levi returning to Harmonia Gardens - “It's so great to have you back where you belong!” Moulin Scrooge plays the Seymour Centre from December 1st. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au

Rev. Bill chats to stars Trevor Ashley and Carlotta about their latest show "Moulin Scrooge." Moulin Scrooge - an Adults-Only Panto is showing 1-18th December at Seymour Centre, Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor Ashley follows in a long line of Australian stage larrikins that include Roy Rene, Barry Humphries, Gary McDonald and Reg Livermore. These performers have created characters who have celebrated the outrageous, and all that is particular about our culture.Trevor Ashley continues this biting and hysterical piss-take, serving it up in flamboyant and finely realised entertainments such Fat Swan, Little Orphan Trashley, Bodybag and The Lyin' Queen. Alongside these ‘naughty' pantos, Ashley has also enjoyed worldwide success with his one-man shows Liza on an E, Liza's Back! - is Broken, and Diamonds Are For Trevor.He's also proved himself on the musical theatre stage with acclaimed performances in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Miss Understanding), Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod), Hairspray (Edna Turnblad) and Les Miserables (Thenadier).Trevor can also be seen conquering television in RFDS on channel 7 and in the new Australian film, Seriously Red.Intent on embracing many roles, Ashley also wears the titles of producer, writer, musician and director. It is in the role of Director that Trevor is presently executing his craft. He has returned to Priscilla - the musical, staging it for a season at The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach, Queensland from July16th to August 7th. The production is presented by Matt Ward Entertainment.It's bound to be flamboyant, fabulous, loud, lewd, colourful and camp - just like our Trev, who was the perfect guest for STAGES ‘Live' @ VIVID.The Stages podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify, Whooshkaa and where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

Rev. Bill Crews speaks to creator and star Trevor Ashley about his new production "The Lyin' Queen" at the Sydney Opera House 30 Nov - 12 Dec.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor Ashley, star of Liza With A He, goes head to head with JOY 94.9′s news hound Dave Allen for unimaginable riches! The post Pop Queers: Ep 63: Trevor Ashley vs Dave Allen appeared first on Pop Queers.

Bev Kennedy is generally regarded as one of Australia's leading Musical Directors & accompanists, having worked on over 40 professional productions. Shows she has worked on include Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia! The Producers, We Will Rock You, The Lion King, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chicago, Wicked, & The Concert version of Sunset Boulevard with Judi Connelli.She was assistant Musical Director for Simon Gallaher's Pirates of Penzance, which is the highest selling recording of a musical in Australian history & also won an Aria award for best soundtrack. Most recently Bev has been working on the shows Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, School of Rock, Evita featuring Tina Arena, Muriel's Wedding, Jersey Boys, Jekyll and Hyde in concert with Anthony Warlow & was Musical Director on the touring version of Avenue Q and the Australian premiere of Heathers for which she was nominated for a Sydney theatre critics award. She was also nominated for a Green room award for her work as Musical Director on Gutenberg the Musical.Bev has also worked for Cove Musical Theatre Agents booking musicians & entertainers at the Regent Hotel during the 2000 Olympics when it was the official SOCOG hotel & host to several international dignitaries & Royal families. She has worked as Musical Director for two years on Short, Sweet & Song and for several Mardi Gras ‘Hats Off' Concerts, including the 2008 Hats Off Meets the Stars Come out concert. She has also worked as Musical Director on the Light the Night charity concerts raising money for leukemia research.In 2008, Bev was the official pianist at the World Youth Day Papal Welcome which was televised worldwide. The year before she played at Kerry Packer's memorial which was also broadcast live around the World. In 2011 Bev was Musical Director for the Luminale Festival at the Sydney Opera House under the direction of Paul Capsis.In the past Bev has accompanied International artists such as Joan Rivers and Grammy award winners Liz Callaway, Jose Carreras, Basement Jaxx, Thelma Houston and Sir Bryn Terfel. She continues to play for award winning artists such as Bob Downe, Trevor Ashley, Tina Arena & Anthony Warlow. She is also a Consultant & Adjudicator for the Sydney Eisteddfod and a teacher at the Actor's Centre & the Talent Development Project. Bev is currently the talent co-ordinator for Sydney's premiere cabaret venue, Claire's Kitchen.The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify, Whooshkaa and where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

Start spreading the news because this is one for the ages, Mein Herr. In an ep that might as well be titled "Legends on Legends" we welcome Australian stage actor and drag superstar Trevor Ashley to tackle Liza Minnelli's groundbreaking Live from Radio City Music Hall album. The show was directed for television in 1992, around the time of Liza's third divorce, and features a concoction of her hits and jukebox standards, as well as original compositions by long-term collaborators Kander and Ebb. There's no queen better qualified to dish on the performance than Trevor. His Liza cabaret act has taken him across the world, from sea to shining sea, headlining sell-out shows such as "Liza's Back! (is broken)" and "Liza (on an E)". They-dies and gentle-them, strap in for a discussion on Sex and the City 2's breakout star, the daughter of THE original gay icon. The one, the only, Ms Liza Minnelli. Thank you, mama! Visit our online home at auralfixationpodcast.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or go old school and email us at auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com. You can follow Andy on @andrewdoyouthinkyouare, Drew on @with.all.drew.respect, and Trevor on @trevor_ashley. And don't forget to check out this episode's playlist. Our big gay thanks to Anthony Garvin and the team at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney.   Finally, we would like to acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land this podcast episode was recorded on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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At the reopening of the Sydney Lyric Theatre, the Opening Night of PIPPIN, a very brief catch-up with the darling Trevor Ashley (Ring Them Bells, Dir.Heather, Les Miserables), who has just come off the stage hosting and co-producing the return of ‘Show Queen', a monthly cabaret show that was one of the first live performances to return onstage since July 2020 when restrictions eased, giving the opportunity to create payable work for over 40+ artists. Trevor Ashley  Show Queen

Michael Tyack has been a vital presence in the Australian Musical Theatre industry for several decades. His extraordinary contribution has seen him provide guidance and leadership in a variety of musical roles - audition and rehearsal pianist, pit musician, accompanist, musical arranger, composer and Musical Director. He began working as a professional musician in 1974 for J.C. Williamson’s in Melbourne and entered the world of Musicals via their celebrated production of A Little Night Music.He moved to Sydney to conduct the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of Chicago then was Musical Director for their productions of The Stripper, Four Lady Bowlers, Jonah, Company, Merrily We Roll Along, Falsettos, Miracle City and Summer Rain, whilst also providing music for several of their plays. He has contributed to the production of many prominent commercial musicals. A vast list includes Cats, Phantom Of The Opera, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Singing In The Rain, The Lion King and Wicked.He has musically directed productions of Side By Side By Sondheim, Chess, The Twenties and All That Jazz, Gershwin, The Wizard of Oz, Jerry’s Girls, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, High School Musical, The Boy From Oz, Tivoli, The Witches of Eastwick (for which he was awarded a Green Room Award), Eureka, Spamalot and the Hugh Jackman tour of The Boy From Oz. Further shows at the helm of the orchestra cover The Production Company’s Dusty, Brigadoon and The Boy From Oz. He garnered another Green Room Award and a Helpmann Award for the musical direction of the Disney/Cameron Mackintosh production of Mary Poppins. Michael’s cabaret and concert credits are extensive too, having worked with Australian and overseas artists including Sutton Foster, Betty Buckley, Trevor Ashley, Toni Lamond, Michael Ball, David Campbell, Geraldine Turner, Caroline O’Connor, Nancye Hayes, Michael Crawford and Judi Connelli; both here and abroad.Michael is passionate about his work and has amassed an extraordinary list of experiences. He has often been on the ‘ground floor’ of much of the musical theatre product produced and created in Australia; and has enjoyed a front row seat to much extraordinary creation. It is indeed a pleasure to welcome 'MyTy', at last, to Stages.

The world's best-loved bearded diva and Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst joins us with our very own queen of cabaret, Trevor Ashley. Also, we pay tribute to Australian-born actor Zoe Caldwell, we visit international rising stars of dance Aakash Odedra and Hu Shenyuan in rehearsal for a new duet, and Peter FitzSimons on the craft of historical storytelling.

The world's best-loved bearded diva and Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst joins us with our very own queen of cabaret, Trevor Ashley. Also, we pay tribute to Australian-born actor Zoe Caldwell, we visit international rising stars of dance Aakash Odedra and Hu Shenyuan in rehearsal for a new duet, and Peter FitzSimons on the craft of historical storytelling.

The world's best-loved bearded diva and Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst joins us with our very own queen of cabaret, Trevor Ashley.Also, we pay tribute to Australian-born actor Zoe Caldwell, we visit international rising stars of dance Aakash Odedra and Hu Shenyuan in rehearsal for a new duet, and Peter FitzSimons on the craft of historical storytelling.

On this week's Quit Your Day Job podcast (link in bio), I chat to Australian theatre LEGEND Trevor Ashley (Hairspray, Liza on an E, Fat Swan) - AS HE GET'S READY TO GO ON STAGE at the Sydney Opera House for his new play. 'The Lyin' Queen' was six years in the making before premiering this month - I wanted to chat to Trevor about the process of nurturing a PASSION PROJECT for that long - and how to know when it's time to launch!This is a great episode for anyone looking to TAKE THE LEAP into sharing their work... maybe the time is now?! LINKS: https://www.thelionqueen.com.au https://www.instagram.com/trevor_ashley/ Check out my Creative Wellness Vlog: https://www.instagram.com/danbrophy/

Rev. Bill Crews chats to entertainer Trevor Ashley about his latest show "The Lyin' Queen"  at Sydney Opera House 26th November - 1st December.  

In podcast Ep5, Chris Archer, Producer of Showqueen and Archery Productions spoke how he was planning to re-launch The Sydney Cabaret Competition. Trevor Ashley phoned in and spoke how he was starting the first Sydney Cabaret Festival. Both projects have come to fruition... The Sydney Cabaret Competition Grand Final will be held within the program of the inaugural Sydney Cabaret Festival program (5-14 July). We were at the heats and interviewed the winners. The 2019 Sydney Cabaret Competition grand finalists; (Heat 1) Irene Nicola, Nyssa Milligan, Katelin Koprivec, (Heat 2) Sarah Murr, Naomi Livingston, Rachael Gillfeather, (Heat 3) Clare Ellen O'Connor, Billie Palin and Ali Calder. 

Trevor Ashley has accomplished a number of roles - Director, Writer, Producer, Musician, Actor, Singer, Drag performer and Superstar ... he can now add Impresario to the extensive list of credits populating his CV.Ashley is about to give birth to his very first celebration of international cabaret - as founder and Artistic Director of the Sydney International Cabaret Festival arriving in the city from July 5th to 14th.No stranger to cabaret, Ashley made his performing debut at Sydney’s previous dalliance with the art form; an annual festival conducted at the SydneyTown Hall.Since then he has of course given us celebrated performances in shows that have affectionately rendered Liza Minelli, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner and Susan Boyle. He has also presented personally tailored pantomimes .... crowd pleasers that have included Black Swan,The Bodybag and Little Orphan Trashley. All have content that launches from the stage into an unsuspecting audience, exploding with tremendous energy, wicked storytelling, joyous laughter and an abundance of naughty.It is these traits that have made Ashley a consummate cabaret performer and have guided him in the selection of an exciting program of performance for the inaugural Sydney International Cabaret Festival.It is a program of which he is very proud and excited. And one that we cannot wait to see!Trevor Ashley was a guest of ours in season 1, episode 4 of STAGES. He returns for a second time to discuss his exciting program and the magical, theatrical form of Cabaret.

EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamster Nation Podcast and learn how Sysco Teamsters are standing together against intimidation all across the country by organizing for power. Plus, remembering former Rep. John Dingell of Michigan, a friend of labor. And Joni Mitchell and her “Big Yellow Taxi”. SHOW NOTES Features audio from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa; Steve Vairma, Director of the Teamsters’ Warehouse Division; fired Local 886 Sysco workers Nathan Ray, Jerry Allen, Tim Carter, James Daniel and Alan Livengood; Sysco delivery driver Joshua Thomas from Local 337; Sysco driver Trevor Ashley from Local 653f; and Sysco driver Scott Anderson from Local 653

Aimee Terese is a law student, podcaster and socialist. Until this week she was the co-host of the Dead Pundits Society podcast in which she picked apart US politics from a Leftist perspective, filling my brain with a bunch of smart insights and funny jokes. She doesn't suffer contradictions or bullshit and I loved getting to pick her brain during this conversation about the origins of her politics, electoralism, "lesser evil voting", Jordan B. Peterson and Bernie Sanders.  Become a Patron of the show and rest in peace knowing you'll go to heaven My stand-up show ENOUGH is coming to the Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney Comedy Festivals. It’s funny! Please come! My play #KWANDA will be on at the Melbourne Comedy Festival for 8 shows only This Sunday I’m performing in Trevor Ashley’s MARDI GALA at the Sydney Opera House Luke McGregor and I are coming to Nelson Bay and Belmont in March @aimeeterese The Dead Pundits Society podcast (@DeadPundits, on soundcloud) Aimee on the Revolutionary Left podcast deconstructing liberal intellectuals Jordan Peterson, Sam Harris and Steven Pinker Cause of the Week: The NSW/ACT Aboriginal Legal Service (alsnswact.org.au)

Chris Archer is an up-and-coming Producer and a man to watch. He is one half of Archery Productions and one half of Showqueen: a monthly broadway inspired cabaret show. I talked to Chris about his passion for producing - how Not seeing Ben Platt in the Broadway production of Dear Evan Hansen, became the catalyst to reboot Showqueen (with old friend Trevor Ashley), and start his own production company (Archery Productions) with partner David Emery, plus his success in building these two brands.

Trevor Ashley follows in a long line of Australian stage larrikans that include Roy Rene, Barry Humphries and Reg Livermore – talents who created unique performance personas and gave us Mo McCacky, Dame Edna Everage and Betty Blockbuster.  They all celebrated the outrageous and the particular of our culture, Ashley continues the biting and hysterical piss-take, serving it up to us in flamboyant and finely realised entertainments such as ‘Fat Swan’, ‘Little Orphan Trashley' and ‘Bodybag’.  In addition, Ashley has also enjoyed worldwide success with his one-man shows LIZA ON AN E, LIZA’S BACK IS BROKEN and DIAMONDS ARE FOR TREVOR.He’s also proved himself on the musical theatre stage with acclaimed performances in PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, HAIRSPRAY and LES MISERABLES.Intent on embracing many roles, Ashley also wears the titles of producer, director, writer and musician.STAGES sat down with Trevor shortly after his recent hit for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian 40th Anniversary Mardi Gras – a variety show at the Opera House titled ‘Trevor Ashley’s Mardi Galah’.

Christina and Tom interview Trevor Ashley on his Cher-inspired Gala for Mardi Gras.

Richard Carroll talks to the celebrated actor, producer, director and producer Trevor Ashley about Priscilla, Hairspray, and Les Miserables - as well as his one-man shows, and the upcoming Mack & Mabel, which he will direct at the Hayes in November.

It's an Alan Menken special edition of the podcast as the legendary composer gives us an exclusive interview about 'Little Shop of Horrors' and his incredible career. We also hear about the brand new production of 'Little Shop' opening at the Hayes from director Dean Bryant and stars Esther Hannaford and Brent Hill. And theatre and cabaret star Trevor Ashley chooses Menken's 'Beauty and the Beast' for his '5 minutes on a favourite musical'.

An exclusive interview with Tony award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori, whose show VIOLET is currently playing at the Hayes. A boisterous backstage report from CAROLS BY CABARET, featuring Mitchell Butel, Marika Aubrey, Lucy Maunder, Trevor Ashley, Shaun Rennie, Hilary Cole, Rosa the Russian Beautician, Nancye Hayes and more! And Virginia Gay chooses Hedwig and the Angry Inch for her '3 minutes on a favourite musical'.

Marina Prior talks about her cabaret show 'A Prior Engagement', which will headline the Hayes Theatre Co cabaret season 2015. 'Dogfight' star Toby Francis interviews the show's director and producer Neil Gooding about our current production. And musical theatre stars Trevor Ashley, Mitchell Butel and Helen Dallimore discuss making the transition to directing for their upcoming shows at Hayes Theatre Co.

Did the Reunion Special whet your appetite for more Poofcast? Scott, Adam & Toby are back, and they're attempting to answer some of the mail that arrived while they were away. Somehow this involves Toby and Adam recounting their experience watching a Jedward concert. Cabaret Karaoke, the Trevor Ashley weather report, and trying not to make eye contact during a spit roast. WARNING: The Poofcast contains coarse language, adult themes, sexually explicit discussion and an increasingly annoying impression of Trevor Ashley. Subscribe on iTunes The Poofcast 120 (S8E2) The Poofcast 120 (S8E2) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talking Poofy present The Poofcast 112 (Season 7 Episode 2) starring Scott Brennan, Adam Richard and Thomas Jaspers with Wes Snelling and Paul Horan. Special Guest Star Trevor Ashley as Herself. Trevor Ashley joins us to explain exactly what went down with his TrAnnie / Little Orphan Trashley show (as mentioned last week in Poofcast 111), including the rather distressing death threats that were aimed at him. Mother Paul Horan brings us the Poofstory of the colour pink, which distressingly, involves The Holocaust. Catch Trevor Ashley in a show near you by checking out his new website http://trevorashley.com.au WARNING: The Poofcast contains coarse language, adult themes, sexually explicit discussion, and Schindler's List: The Musical. Some listeners may become distressed at the fate of gay holocaust survivors. The Poofcast 112 (S7E2) The Poofcast 112 (S7E2) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talking Poofy present The Poofcast 111 (Season 7 Episode 1) starring Scott Brennan, Adam Richard and Toby Sullivan. Special Guest Star Wes Snelling. We open up the Can of Wes again and it sprays all over us. I wish he wouldn't shake them up before he brings them in. We end up talking about just what it is that we find offensive. Believe it or not, even Talking Poofy has a line that it draws. Then we tapdance on it. If you have an opinion about this episode, good or bad (and we always assume the latter) we would love to hear from you. Email poofcast@talkingpoofy.com.au WARNING The Poofcast contains coarse language, adult themes, sexually explicit discussion and several references to Trevor Ashley. The Poofcast 111 (Season 7 Episode 1) The Poofcast 111 (S7E1) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Still plenty happening on Gay Savvy episode 58. [FAT SWAN] Iconic drag queen, comedian, performer, actor, writer Trevor Ashley calls in to discuss his latest production Fat Swan – an outtake on Black Swan. What has he done to the academy award winning story? [MUSIC] Karmin chill out with Spencer when they were recently here on their promo tour. We find out their story, techniques plus future happenings. We also discover the behind the scenes creation of their break through hit ‘Brokenhearted.’ Plenty of new music (as always) too to get amongst so do tune in this Thursday night to Zed Digital or podcast us off iTunes.

New Years Gay 2012 : Mexico presented by In The Dark, Homesexual, Gaydar.com.au & DJ Warehouse Sunday 1st January 2012 – 11pm till 6am Featuring extended DJ Set by Jayson Forbes Starring A HUGE production show produced by Trevor Ashley (Hairspray) Music by Alex Taylor, Kate Monroe, Adam Love, Dan Murphy, Kitty Glitter & More TBA Home The Venue, Darling Harbour, Sydney 2000 Theme : MEXICO! Every year, for the past 10 years, Home has played host to a huge gay party, and this year won’t be any different. So on the 1st of January, don’t be worried if you taste a bit of spice in the air… We’re going to Mexico, and we’ve got one thing to say to you: Ven a la fiesta! (You may want to run that through google translator). New Years Gay 2012 is set to be hotter than chili, as slick as salsa, and as meat packed as a tightly-stuffed burrito. It’ll be a night full of sombreros, swim shorts and succulent cocktails – Margaritas anyone?. We’ll have Beach balls and beach babes to match. Everything you need to party like its Cinco de Mayo. We’ve got our own Mariachi band of local DJ’s soon to be announced, the magnifico Trevor Ashley with his first major production since hairspray, and much much more from our brilliant entertainers! The party starts at 11pm and doesn’t stop till the sun comes up! Tickets are on sale now, and with New Year just around the corner, you better grab your tix quick… Tickets On Sale Now Buy Online Here or call 02 9319 7767 for Phone Sales or visit Soleil Tanning Oxford Street to pick up in person

Talking Poofy present The Poofcast 45 (Season 2 Episode 15) Bloopers and Deleted Scenes 3 (Bonus Edition) featuring guest stars Trevor Ashley, Justin Hamilton, Geraldine Hickey, Thomas Jaspers, Rhys Nicholson, Em Rusciano, Wes Snelling, Nelly Thomas, Nath Valvo and Richard Watts. A lot of nonsense that had to be cut for time or taste from previous Poofcasts. Well, maybe not for taste. If we cut things for taste, the Poofcast would be 30 seconds long. More madness from Wes Snelling in Thailand, and more from our Interrogaytions with Justin Hamilton, Em Rusciano and Trevor Ashley. Plus, segments from Rhys Nicholson and Nath Valvo that have never before been released. Heaps more deleted scenes and manic bloopers, and us talking out of turn when we thought the recorder wasn't rolling. It's mad, it may make absolutely no sense at all, and it is only available to Bonus and Premium Subscribers (both Back Catalogue and Signed Disc subscribers). The Poofcast 45 (S2E15) - Bloopers and Deleted Scenes 3 (Bonus Edition) The Poofcast 45 (S2E15) Bloopers and Deleted Scenes 3 (Bonus Content Edition) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talking Poofy (Scott Brennan, Adam Richard, Toby Sullivan) present The Poofcast 43 (Season 2 Episode 13) guest starring Trevor Ashley, Mother Paul Horan and special guest star Wes Snelling as Amanda. The Talking Poofy Sex Survey finally finishes (it feels like it's been going since 132BC) and we Interrogayt musical theatre star Trevor Ashley (Priscilla, Hairspray, Liza on an E). We eavesdrop on Grunty MacFarkring's keynote address from the recent Golden Urinal awards for a special Grunt Report. Wes Snelling makes absolutely no sense in any way, shape or form in Where's Wes? and Mother Paul Horan teaches us about the secret language of gays in Poofstory. WARNING The Poofcast contains coarse language, sexually explicit discussion and something about Debbie Gibson, but that's in Wes Snelling's segment, so it may be a complete non-sequitur. The Poofcast 43 (S2E13) The Poofcast 43 (S2E13) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.