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READ FULL SHOWNOTES ON Chat10Looks3.com Much to Crabb’s irritation, Sales has yet again been to see an action film and won’t shut up about it. Crabb, meanwhile, has been watching light erotica, and has views.You can find tickets to all Chat 10 events here, and tickets to ‘Between the Covers: Helen Garner’s ‘The Children’s Bach’’ with Virginia Gay at Adelaide Cabaret Festival here. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gillian Cosgriff is a multi-award-winning actor, singer, writer, musician, composer and comedian. She is also an absolutely world-class friend. In this episode Rhys, Kyran, Georgia & Gill discuss sibling friendships, read receipts (hell), long-distance friends, homemade plays, school reunion revelations, fringe friends, pandemic bonding and chair theory. We also wax lyrical about two national treasures, Cal Wilson and Virginia Gay.CONTACTText - 0431 345 145Email - fwendspod@gmail.comMail - PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Vic, 3001RATE AND REVIEWOf course you've already subscribed or followed the show, now we'd love you to leave a rating and a review. In whatever podcast app you're in right now, just throw down the 5 stars. Will make our day, and help to get the podcast into more people's ears (which will ultimately mean even bigger name guests for you!)INSTAGRAMFwends PodGeorgia MooneyRhys NicholsonKyran NicholsonYOUTUBESoon (how soon we don't know) you will be able to watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now to get them the second they appear: Fwends Pod YouTubeSKIP AHEAD00:00 - Georgia, Kyran and Rhys catch up26:26 - Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this RE-LISTEN episode Elaine chats with actor, writer, director Virginia Gay. We talk about Virginia's Fringe First award winning show Cyrano. We talk talking old stories and bringing them to new audiences without repeating the same story but bringing a fresh perspective to it and how vital that is for us all. We talk about the wonderful tool that is comedy that let's us reach our audience in an authentic and truly moving way. We chat the joy of theatre, words, life, queer love and so, so much more. Cyrano is on now at the Park Theatre London 11th December 2024 -11th January 2025 - Tickets: parktheatre.co.uk/event/cyrano/ CYRANO Virginia Gay's joyous, gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, packed with music, wit and aching romance, is a love letter to hope; to language and desire; to the irrepressible magic of theatre. A big-hearted, irreverent rom-com, perfect for a feel good Christmas treat. Cyrano is the most interesting person in any room – a wordsmith, a charmer. She works twice as hard and runs twice as fast as the pretty boys, because she's deeply ashamed of something about herself. Enter Roxanne: brilliant and beautiful, with a penchant for poetry and a way with words, just like Cyrano. But Roxanne only has eyes for Yan: hot, manly Yan; all brawn-and-no-brains Yan; who is dumbstruck around Roxanne. Probably shy, right? Until suddenly he starts saying the most amazing things. But it's not Yan writing these perfect love scenes, it's Cyrano … Virginia Gay “Virginia Gay graduated WAAPA, then spent four years pretending to be a nurse on All Saints, six months pretending to be cop on Savage River (ABC), and then five years on Winners & Losers, where she pretended to know a lot about high finance. That last one, particularly, was a stretch. She won a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Actress for Calamity Jane, starred in the film Judy & Punch which premiered at Sundance, and wrote and directed her first short film Paper Cut, which made Tropfest finals. In 2020 she wrote two new plays: an adaptation of Cyrano for MTC and The Boomkak Panto for Belvoir, which premiered December 2021. She starred in both and also co-directed The Boomkak Panto.” OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES Equity Toolkit: Link Stellar Quines: Link Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE
Are you in the mood for queer joy and lots of panache? Come, come, listen to this episode about Virginia Gay's Cyrano, an excitingly fun, gender-twisting play that you will love to the moon and back. Virginia talks about why this play resonates so much for queer people, how James McAvoy made her want to write it, and why theatre should always be hot, weird, funny and no more than a 90-minute experience.To keep up-to-date with this beautiful production, follow @cyranolive and @thatsmsgaytoyou on Instagram. @queerlitpodcast is there too. References:Cyrano de BergeracFried Green TomatoesPark Theatre London @parktheatrelondonJames McAvoyJamie LloydSteve MartinRoxanne (1987)Daryl HannahL'esprit de l'escalierJessica WhitehurstJoseph EvansThe HandmaidenSarah Waters' FingersmithRoxane GayVirginia Gay's Cyrano (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Uayz56Nzmdekj1rry7rIP Questions you should be able to respond to after listening: Virginia's Cyrano is what one might call a gender-swap moment. Can you think of other plays, rewrites, or adaptions that alter the story by changing the protagonist's gender? We use three different pronouns for Cyrano in the episode. Which one is your favourite and why? Virginia speaks about several moments of metatheatre. Can you look up what metatheatre means and name one example? What does ‘l'esprit de l'escalier' mean and how does it relate to writing? Virginia speaks about the complicity of the audience in problematic stories. Have you ever wanted to apologise to a character? What playlist (or play) gives you queer joy?
Mickey-Jo recently had the privilege of sitting down to interview VIRGINIA GAY, who has written and stars in a thrilling, queer retelling of CYRANO, which he loved earlier this year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The show transfers this month to the Park Theatre in London where it will play between 11th December and 11th January. Check out Mickey-Jo and Virginia's animated conversation about this love letter to the theatre, the exciting possibilities of re-examining classic material, and the implications of a queer interpretation of this protagonist. book tickets to see CYRANO: https://parktheatre.co.uk/event/cyrano/ Comment down below with who you'd love for me to interview next! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
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In this episode Elaine chats with actor, Virginia Gay. We talk about Virginia's Fringe First award winning show Cyrano. We talk talking old stories and bringing them to new audiences without repeating the same story but bringing a fresh perspective to it and how vital that is for us all. We talk about the wonderful tool that is comedy that let's us reach our audience in an authentic and truly moving way. We chat the joy of theatre, words, life, queer love and so, so much more. Cyrano - Traverse Theatre Dates: 1st-25th August @ Various Times Tickets available here: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/cyrano-festival-24 Park Theatre London 11th December 2024 -11th January 2025 - Tickets: https://parktheatre.co.uk/event/cyrano/ CYRANO Virginia Gay's joyous, gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, packed with music, wit and aching romance, is a love letter to hope; to language and desire; to the irrepressible magic of theatre. A big-hearted, irreverent rom-com, perfect for a feel good Christmas treat. Cyrano is the most interesting person in any room – a wordsmith, a charmer. She works twice as hard and runs twice as fast as the pretty boys, because she's deeply ashamed of something about herself. Enter Roxanne: brilliant and beautiful, with a penchant for poetry and a way with words, just like Cyrano. But Roxanne only has eyes for Yan: hot, manly Yan; all brawn-and-no-brains Yan; who is dumbstruck around Roxanne. Probably shy, right? Until suddenly he starts saying the most amazing things. But it's not Yan writing these perfect love scenes, it's Cyrano … Virginia Gay “Virginia Gay graduated WAAPA, then spent four years pretending to be a nurse on All Saints, six months pretending to be cop on Savage River (ABC), and then five years on Winners & Losers, where she pretended to know a lot about high finance. That last one, particularly, was a stretch. She won a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Actress for Calamity Jane, starred in the film Judy & Punch which premiered at Sundance, and wrote and directed her first short film Paper Cut, which made Tropfest finals. In 2020 she wrote two new plays: an adaptation of Cyrano for MTC and The Boomkak Panto for Belvoir, which premiered December 2021. She starred in both and also co-directed The Boomkak Panto.” HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE
From the Edinburgh Festivals, Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus talk to actor, comedian and family favourite Bobby Davro about his beginnings in TV entertainment, his acting journey and finding comedy through tough times – something he explores in his show Everything is Funny...If You Can Laugh at It. Lara Ricote, a former winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer prize, chats about her Fringe run of Little Tiny Wet Show (Baptism) which looks at the complexities of relationships. Plus Australian actor, writer, and director Virginia Gay – she's a familiar face on the small screen down under, and makes a return to Edinburgh with her gender-flipped version of Cyrano. With music from critically-acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk, and a performance from gig-theatre production A Giant on the Bridge – featuring Jo Mango and Louis Abbott (of Admiral Fallow), alongside fellow Scottish musicians Raveloe, Solareye and Goodnight Louisa. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Caitlin Sneddon
From the Edinburgh Festivals, Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus talk to actor, comedian and family favourite Bobby Davro about his beginnings in TV entertainment, his acting journey and finding comedy through tough times – something he explores in his show Everything is Funny...If You Can Laugh at It. Lara Ricote, a former winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer prize, chats about her Fringe run of Little Tiny Wet Show (Baptism) which looks at the complexities of relationships. Plus Australian actor, writer, and director Virginia Gay – she's a familiar face on the small screen down under, and makes a return to Edinburgh with her gender-flipped version of Cyrano.With music from critically-acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk, and a performance from gig-theatre production A Giant on the Bridge – featuring Jo Mango and Louis Abbott (of Admiral Fallow), alongside fellow Scottish musicians Raveloe, Solareye and Goodnight Louisa.Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Caitlin Sneddon
A live podcast recording at the 2024 Adelaide Cabaret Festival, featuring a stellar line-up of hilarious and talented guests. Crabb plays up her hometown credibility while Sales makes good on her vow to do a musical number with festival director, Virginia Gay. READ FULL SHOWNOTES ON Chat10Looks3.com Listen now on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pull up a chair to your lamp-lit table and enjoy cabaret performances from some of Australia's finest musical talent.Gathered around the piano at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, we're joined by artistic director Virginia Gay, musical theatre luminaries Swing on This (Luke Kennedy, Matt Lee, Ben Mingay and Bert LaBonté), performer and late-night salon host Victoria Falconer, musical improv troupe Musical Bang Bang and piano man Dr Trevor Jones.We also delve into the history of cabaret with musician and academic Dr Peter Tregear to find out why cabaret performers so often upset the established order.
SURPRISE!You might love the TV Bingebox component of the (sadly now retired) TV Blackbox podcast...well here's Molk with an entire episode full of what you could/should be watching! Join him Tuesdays 8pm AEST for the live recording or simply enjoy it as it drops into the podcast feed here... :)-----We're back for a short, sharp, invigorating season four and this time we're live 8pm AEST every Tuesday on the TV Blackbox Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Insta! Come along and join us live, or simply enjoy everyone minute after the fact. We all make choices. I'm not your real mum. In this random new exercise in self promotion/public flagellation, there are four shows on the cards AND a bunch of quick fire UPMOLK and DOWNMOLK reviews, PLUS the incredible TV Bingebox community share their shows they're obsessing about at the moment. Everybody wins! Shows covered in this episode:• Colin from Accounts S02 (8 eps), starring Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Genevieve Hegney, Emma Harvie, Michael Logo, Annie Maynard, Helen Thomson, Darren Gilshenan, Virginia Gay, Celeste Barber, Broden Kelly, Justin Rozniak, and HEAPS more - streaming right now every Thursday, dropping weekly, on BINGE.• Revealed - Renee Gracie: Fireproof (90 min), starring Renee Gracie - airing in full right now on Stan.• Austin S01 (8 eps), starring Michael Theo, Ben Miller, Sally Phillips, Gia Carides, and Roy Billing - premieres Sunday 9 June 8pm, dropping weekly (all eps on iview after premiere), on ABC.• The Cleaner S01 (6 eps), starring Greg Davies and Zita Sattar, with guests David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, and Helena Bonham-Carter - premieres Tuesday 5 June 8:30pm, dropping weekly (all eps on iview), on ABC Entertains. Join us every* Tuesday 8pm AEST on any number of places (mainly the TV Blackbox Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Insta live...plus a few others), and keep in touch with the TV Bingebox show & host Steve Molk at linktr.ee/SteveMolk. Thanks for tuning in!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Virginia Gay - Australian actress, writer and 2024 Adelaide Cabaret Festival Director - joins Graham Cornes. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Virginia Gay (Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Winners and Losers, Thank God You're Here) joins me to discuss dealing with rejection, living with undiagnosed ADHD, and design flaws in hotel rooms.To find out more details about the Adelaide Cabaret Festival head to https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/My new stand up show in the MICF, Four Burners, is on sale right now, get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/four-burners-tickets-773538212617Also my old podcast is doing 4 shows in the MICF, Saturdays at 3pm, tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1153699?And if you're in Launceston you can see the World Premiere of Four Burners on April 5, Tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1165300And if you would like to support the podcast join the patreon and get bonus podcast episodes. Head to patreon.com/dykwia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Sammy is joined by the return of the hilarious Virginia Gay and the return of the great Gillian Cosgriff. Follow Virginia: here Follow Gillian: here Confessions 6 Year Celebration, 13th April 1.30pm: here Why The Long Face Solo Show - Melbourne: here Brisbane: here Follow Confessions: here Follow Sammy on instagram & threads: here patreon.com/confessionsthepodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Sammy is joined for the first time by the wonderful Virginia Gay and the return of the great Gillian Cosgriff. Follow Virginia: here Follow Gillian: here Why The Long Face Solo Show - Melbourne: here Brisbane: here Follow Confessions: here Follow Sammy on instagram & threads: here patreon.com/confessionsthepodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on the Ali Clarke Breakfast Show: Ever heard of the bird of the century? Well you have now - meet the Pūteketeke! We revisit yesterday's book of records, as we found the winner of SA's most disastrous wedding While watching a movie, Ali's daughter Eloise made her feel old by asking if her celebrity crush was dead... E-News: The 37th ARIAS - announcing the winners / Gwyneth Paltrow married a man who was like her father / Travis Kelce released a song Max Burford writes a letter to Santa Ali hosted the Women in Innovation SA conference and awards, and thinks people are going too far with their 'dietary requirements' We interview Virginia Gay, artistic director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, and play a little game with her in-studio We head down to the Tynte St. Tavern to open up our Pub Test - Dogs inside pubs/restaurants, does it pass the test? First Date Lies - We are on track to crowning our top first date lie! Kate Langbroek also joins the show and plays a game of 2 Truths and a Lie with Max and Ali Romantic gestures for your partner, do men struggle with it? Let's discuss.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This chat I am joined by actress ‘Virginia Gay' from the new season of ‘Dancing With The Stars' on ‘Channel Seven'. Which has its epic finale this Sunday night at 7:00pm! 'Virginia Gay' is an Australian actress, writer and director, mostly known for her work on the Australian TV dramas 'Winners & Losers,' and 'All Saints.' I have been obsessed with her for years and what a treat to see her on this show and do so well. 'Virginia' has stolen the show many times this season including her a perfect-scoring Foxtrot, which judge 'Sharna Burgess' described as “damn sexy". Which I can agree with. I will find out why 'Virginia' said yes to 'Dancing With The Stars 'and why she has said no to other celebrity shows. 'Virginia' will discuss what she learnt about herself and why 'Dancing' has been so successful this year. We talk get some fascinating insights on why audiences are draw to community and why shows with heart are the highest rating reality programs on TV. Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘Dancing' which starts on this Sunday night on Channel Seven. Which will be available for catch up on ‘Seven Plus.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Virginia Gay on 'DWTS' difficulties, Adelaide Cabaret Festival & Logie nomination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WARNING: The bit of trivia Victoria shares might be a little much for anyone a bit squeamish! This episode sees the return of one of our favourite guests, Virginia Gay. This time she has brought along a fellow cabaret queen Victoria Falconer Pritchard.Most of the answers are hidden away in the dark recesses of their minds, but they manage to drag them out into the light - even the sports question!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Safe Home is a new drama on SBS and one of the stars Virginia Gay spoke to Clairsy and Lisa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On International Women's Day we're bringing together some of our favourite Emsolation visitors to remind us why women should be celebrating each other every day. Inside you'll find Em's chats with a heap of her besties including Masterchef favourite and food writer Melissa Leong, film maker, historian and author, Santilla Chingaipe and gender equality advocate and author Jamila Rizvi. We also have some timely advice from period preacher Lucy Peach and Gynaecologist Dr Kara Thompson. There's also Heartbreak High actor and disability activist Chloe Hayden, Winners and Losers and Cyrano actor, writer and director Virginia Gay and star of Underbelly and 5 Bedrooms actor Kat Stewart all drop in to offer up some brilliant anecdotes and words of wisdom. We've also asked Emsolators to offer up their own ‘Good for Her' nominations for the women they wanna celebrate in their lives. So plug in and enjoy a feast of females celebrating everything that makes them fabulous as we give a delightful pat on the back to all the women we love and admire. Melissa Leong chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4IDJQLmYZUqqRAmH69IaKa?si=FPX5yrKATHiKzMAtMhMEZg Santilla Chingaipe chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33y210wcp3wrdf9QrjJ7xl?si=JwOjiCGBTFC-HaessNYOVg Jamila Rizvi chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oHuxqPLRP9Q4THe3RuYoP?si=yk-8K0YSQK-TCMu8LhxjZw Lucy Peach chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MOLZsgksuJIklLPRzBvsS?si=1bZIs493T1qDn-qQBROG-A Dr Kara Thompson chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0iWS9RogmCHOx1MeYkbjtL?si=R3W5ZdmnQ1aJ5lsmqzx0PQ Chloe Hayden chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ynwXlDXmxPnr4E96KVuHi?si=KENglBJ2QIiaWOTD_NQVVQ Virginia Gay chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t48wh1YH3pnpIXr4EJ1Ca?si=abjUXBL4TI2dA6WJvIZ4YA Kat Stewart chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cOrPUs117J3s7NY3P1kAc?si=IBfInPuVTaORkScdAfmD-g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We love when good things happen to the ones we love, but it would be better if it happened to us... We hear from you guys about your near misses of glory! Virginia Gay stopped by to tell us about her new show Cyrano now showing at the Heath Ledger Theatre!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't have time to listen to the full show? We got you covered on the Nathan, Nat & Shaun Quickie, all the best bits from Wednesday, 22nd of February's episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Helen Garner's 80th birthday last year, Melbourne's superb Wheeler Centre arranged an evening of pomp and circumstance to celebrate, as part of its Spring Fling festival. The event was MC'd by Chatter darling Virginia Gay, there was an introduction from Miles Franklin winner Jennifer Down (do NOT miss Bodies Of Light if you haven't read it yet) and concluded with a lengthy on-stage conversation between Garner and Crabb. Recognising that this exchange is grade-A Chatter Catnip, The Wheeler Centre - bless their cotton socks - have allowed us to use the audio for Chat 10 Looks 3. Crabb turns 50 today, and thought this steaming hot plate of vintage Garner might be a nice present for Chatters everywhere. Happy Birthday to all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Virginia Gay describes herself as ‘highly sexed chaos'. Virginia is an Australian actress, writer and director. You'll most likely recognise her voice from the characters she's played in television dramas; Frances James on Winners and Losers or Gabrielle Jaeger on All Saints. More recently Virginia spends her time on stage, often writing and performing her own work. Two years of lockdowns made her realise that there is something special about live theatre that simply cannot be recreated in any other medium. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Virginia Gay discuss Virginia's theatrical childhood, leaving your ego at the door and making your own work. THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: Avatar: The Way Of Water LISTEN: The most anticipated movies of the summer – The Drop Podcast LISTEN: Beanie Babies with Jamie Loftus – You're Wrong About Podcast WATCH: Matilda the Musical Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode nine of YDKM with Virginia Trioli: It's Virginia squared as Virginia Gay joins Virginia Trioli to share her life of chaos. The celebrated singer, actor, writer and director is also a self-confessed goddess of abundance with a competitive streak.
Immerse yourself in creative glory with these chats with the glorious Virginia Gay and Australian artistic royalty, Bertie Blackman. Jo Stanley and Nelly Thomas discuss the joys of theatre with Virginia, what it means to connect with the actors as the audience, and how connection was something we all craved when the world shut down. And Bertie Blackman shares the background that was her childhood with famous artistic parents, and how she needed to write about her bohemian life before she became a mother herself.Don't forget to subscribe, share with your pals.... and give us a rating!AND...☎️ Join the conversation live each Tuesday morning 9-10am AEST through Facebook, Youtube and Twitch and on the phones on 1300 8 BROADjoin us live by commenting on the FB or Youtube live stream .. you know we love to hear what you have to say!..Find out more at broadradio.com.auFollow us on FB and watch liveOr Subscribe on YoutubeHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theatre First Episode 359Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.biteszhq.com (mobile friendly).Cyrano – (MTC, Melbourne, Australia)The MTC production of the season, a talented cast headlined by writer and star Virginia Gay proved that the pen is mightier than the sword. This is a contemporary rewrite of the classic play by Edmund Ross Stand, about a French army soldier and gifted poet with a particularly large nose who is enamored by his cousin For more details visit https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/whats-on/season-2022/cyrano/ For more Theatre reviews from Alex, visit https://www.bitesz.com/show/theatre-first/ Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at all good podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, CastBox.FM, Podbean, Spreaker etc.If you're enjoying Theatre First podcast, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you.Theatre First RSS feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4988589/episodes/feed For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com #podcast #theatre #stage #reviews #melbourne #australia #review #cyrano #mtc
Long time listeners will recall that in July 2021 Virginia Gay and Robin Goldsworthy appeared on the podcast in anticipation of the opening night of the Melbourne Theatre Company's production of 'Cyrano'. Unfortunately, thanks to a snap lockdown in Melbourne, that season was cancelled at the eleventh hour.This time, I have waited until the play has actually, definitely opened before I get them on to promote it.Seeing it on opening night was truly one of the most exhilarating nights in the theatre I have ever experienced.If you have the chance, I highly recommend going.https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/whats-on/season-2022/cyrano/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you ready for more delightful chit chat action with another glorious big feeling light seeker? We bloody well hope so, this time around Em is sitting down to talk with actress, writer, director, playwright, composer and all round legend Virginia Gay. If you love a medical drama as much as Em does, then you no doubt first heard of Virginia via her performance as Gabrielle Jaeger on ‘All Saints'. Since that debut she's also appeared as Frances James on ‘Winners and Losers', appeared on stage and screen and even performed her own cabaret show ‘Dirty Pretty Songs' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Naturally Em adores her and as she considers her to be “one of our people” she couldn't wait to sit down and talk all of the things. All of the things included much talk about Em's experience on ‘The Masked Singer'. As a singer Virginia was mad keen to find out how it all works, Em was also wondering why Virginia hasn't taken the plunge and done the show herself. Aside from that we also get amongst a bunch of chat around pantomimes and why they aren't a thing in Australia, Virginia is working hard to change that. We also cover how the pandemic has left them feeling untethered and how they've both learnt so much and have changed for the better as a result of everything we've been through over the last 2 years, there's props for all of us within too. In fact there's so much good chat around those learnings that you'll really connect to and get so much out of. Just prepare yourself for a wide ranging and delightful conversation that's guaranteed to see you come out the other side feeling renewed and also taking home a heap of great advice as well. There's also a healthy supply of potty mouth on display and a surprising amount of whispered moments too, so if you like that sort of thing, added bonus. So get your headphones out, or ask your smart speaker to hit play, and get your listen on at your earliest convenience, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode marks the third appearance on this podcast by Virginia Gay. Is she getting better at quizzes? Not really. But she is having a great time. She has brought along one of her co-stars from The Boomkak Panto - which is a play that she also wrote and co-directed. Rob Johnson shows off his general knowledge and reveals a few hidden talents too.There's a little bit of swearing on this episode - but not much.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When a devastating diagnosis halted Michelle Ryan's dance career, she spent ten years away from the stage, but then some giants of dance brought her back into the spotlight. She's now artistic director of Adelaide's Restless Dance Theatre, which turns 30 this year. Also, award-winning playwright Kendall Feaver confronts sexual assault on campus in Wherever She Wanders at Griffin and we take a look at the curious history of pantomime with Virginia Gay, whose new play at Belvoir is called The Boomkak Panto.
When a devastating diagnosis halted Michelle Ryan's dance career, she spent ten years away from the stage, but then some giants of dance brought her back into the spotlight. She's now artistic director of Adelaide's Restless Dance Theatre, which turns 30 this year. Also, award-winning playwright Kendall Feaver confronts sexual assault on campus in Wherever She Wanders at Griffin and we take a look at the curious history of pantomime with Virginia Gay, whose new play at Belvoir is called The Boomkak Panto.
When a devastating diagnosis halted Michelle Ryan's dance career, she spent ten years away from the stage, but then some giants of dance brought her back into the spotlight. She's now artistic director of Adelaide's Restless Dance Theatre, which turns 30 this year.Also, award-winning playwright Kendall Feaver confronts sexual assault on campus in Wherever She Wanders at Griffin and we take a look at the curious history of pantomime with Virginia Gay, whose new play at Belvoir is called The Boomkak Panto.
The wonderful Virginia Gay is back with us once more. Not only is she returning to the podcast, but she's also returned to Australia after a stint in the US. It was a big trip for her in more ways than one.Not only did she have to battle through COVID (quite literally, she actually got it), but her time in the states was the first time Virginia had been truly cut off from all the support systems she'd built up down under. Suffice to say, adjusting to that reality wasn't easy. In fact, Virginia will be the first to admit that her adjustment period led to her engaging in the art of “floor sobbing” more than once. But through the trials and tribulations of living alone in America, Virginia's learnt a lot about recognizing her own strengths and the power of being truly vulnerable..Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country.Hey you! Dedicated Show Notes reader! Are you one of the 1.4 billion people on Instagram? Probably! Next time you're over there, why not give us a follow @calmyafarm and leave a comment letting us know you came from the show notes - I need to know people read these! instagram.com/calmyafarm_/calmyafarm.com.au Subscribe to BRAVE, your new favourite free monthly newsletter here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As pandemic years go, Virginia Gay has had a few pretty big ones. Most people haven't been up to much, but Virginia's version of “the unprecedented time” has seen her write two plays, return to Australia from Los Angeles, move back into (and subsequently out of) her parents house, form a new bond with a furry friend and battle through a bout of COVID-19. It's a wild rap sheet, but don't take my word for it. Let Virginia tell you all about the chaos of the past few years, with a few bits of her best, farm calming advice mixed in. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Instagrammers! (Meaning everyone on the internet) Follow us for more Calm Ya Farm tips, and send us a message saying you came from the show notes, I need to know people read these! instagram.com/calmyafarm_/calmyafarm.com.au Subscribe to BRAVE, your new favourite free monthly newsletter here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Battle of the Virginias II Is Virginia Gay? …and does Virginia Lovett? Find out tonight on Pop Queers as these two theatre legends come back for a second fight... LEARN MORE The post Pop Queers: Ep 64: Virginia Gay vs Virginia Lovett appeared first on Pop Queers.
The charming Russell Cheek joins Regina to talk through his life to the stage, the key to improvisation, where his inner clown lives and the remarkable teachings of Le Coq - and so much much more. Russell has a BA Hons, University of Sydney, (German) and also studied French After graduating theatre-school, the École Jacques Lecoq, Paris - Russell performed with companies in Italy and Germany. He created DOUBLE TAKE co. in Paris, playing one season there, touring Holland, and then to the Sydney and the Adelaide Festivals in Australia. He became a core member of the great musical-theatrical band The CASTANET CLUB, enjoying ten years national and international acclaim - (incl. “THE CASTANET CLUB – a movie you can dance to” (directed by Neil Armfield.) He led a creative lab, then created and guest-directed CIRCUS OZ's 2003-5 world-touring show. He performed in three Sydney Theatre Company productions: “The GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR”, (Dir Neil Armfield,) “TARTUFFE”, (Dir Barrie Kosky,) and “A MONTH in the COUNTRY”. He appears in the films YOUNG EINSTEIN and RECKLESS KELLY. Russell was a regular “Brains Trust” panelist on ABC TV's “EINSTEIN FACTOR”, 2004-2009. In 2014 – he devise-directed “Clockfire Theatre Company's ‘A HUNGER SUITE', in Istanbul and then Sydney. In 2015 he appeared in The Hayes Theatre production of HIGH SOCIETY as Seth Lord with Amy Lehpamer, Virginia Gay, Bobby Fox and Bert Labonte. He completed initial season of his one-man show in August 2016 at the 505 theatre in Sydney: “WHO AM I….?” Directed by Steve (The Sandman) Abbott. “WHO AM I…?” was invited to the Adelaide Festival of the Arts, in March 2017. It then played seasons at The Street Theatre, Canberra, and Riverside Theatres, Parramatta. 2018 – “WHO AM I…?” played seasons in Newcastle, Albury-Wodonga and toured country Victoria. 2020 pre-covid played in Coramba, Coffs Harbour.
When Hugo Weaving and Paula Arundell share the stage, magic happens — not just in performance, but behind the scenes, too. The pair have forged a strong friendship around their insatiable curiosity and shared sense of fun. Also, Virginia Gay explains why her Cyrano at the Melbourne Theatre Company, based on the French classic, needed a happy ending, and Paula speaks with theatre-maker James Brennan about his work with people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
When Hugo Weaving and Paula Arundell share the stage, magic happens — not just in performance, but behind the scenes, too. The pair have forged a strong friendship around their insatiable curiosity and shared sense of fun.Also, Virginia Gay explains why her Cyrano at the Melbourne Theatre Company, based on the French classic, needed a happy ending, and Paula speaks with theatre-maker James Brennan about his work with people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
When Hugo Weaving and Paula Arundell share the stage, magic happens — not just in performance, but behind the scenes, too. The pair have forged a strong friendship around their insatiable curiosity and shared sense of fun. Also, Virginia Gay explains why her Cyrano at the Melbourne Theatre Company, based on the French classic, needed a happy ending, and Paula speaks with theatre-maker James Brennan about his work with people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
Edo and Gabs are back with the third instalment of their 'That Strange Night' series. Check out Season 1 Ep 2 (Chapter 1) and Season 2 Ep 5 (Chapter 2) to catch up on their story so far. Friend of the podcast and star of stage and screen Virginia Gay picks up on the action. This is our last episode of Season 3 of StoryKids. We'll be back soon for Season 4 - so keep those stories coming!Proudly in partnership with the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation. Created by Amelia Christo and Verity Hunt-Ballard. Sound production and theme song by Paul Ruske. http://storykids.com.auhttp://alnf.orghttps://www.instagram.com/alnf_/https://www.instagram.com/storykidsau/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Taking a break from their Zoom based rehearsal for the upcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac at the Melbourne Theatre Company, Virginia Gay and Robin Goldsworthy guess their way through some very tricky questions, but most of the answers are there in their heads somewhere. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taking the quiz this week is actor and writer Virginia Gay, who isn't a “mollydooker” and doesn't know what one is, and newly announced host of Mastermind on SBS Marc Fennell who, despite having a Walkley award, was under the misconception that the vaccine making company CSL was the same company as the sugar producer CSR.They make quite a few diversions on their way to the answers - but ultimately do very well. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over the next few weeks, we will be looking back on some of Hayes' most successful productions, inviting members of the creative team and cast to share what they think made the show so special. This week, Director Richard Carroll gets to chat with the stellar folks of Calamity Jane - a production which went on to tour multiple times around Australia. Featuring Jane herself, Virginia Gay, Rob Johnson & Musical Director Nigel Ubrihein.
'That Strange Night' is a spooky story written by a brother and sister team: Edo and Gabs. They were inspired to write about aliens destroying a city after they saw an image of an uprooted house on the internet.'That Strange Night' is entirely voiced by Virginia Gay all the way from her studio in Los Angeles. Instagram: @thatsmsgaytoyouThis episode is supported by the City of Melbourne's COVID-19 Arts Grant. Created and hosted by Amelia Christo and Verity Hunt-Ballard. FaceBook: @StoryKidsAUInstagram: @storykidsauProduction, Sound Design and Composition by Russell Goldsmith http://www.russellgoldsmith.com.auTwitter: @goldsmithnoise See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Prior to arriving in Australia, Richard Carroll had only tentatively contemplated a career in the theatre. His showbiz participation had consisted of school productions and writing questions for Quiz programs in the UK. Casting and production experiences in television followed, providing him with essential skills to navigate the creative roles of writer, producer and director.Carroll is one of Australia’s leading proponents of the Musical and is a founding member of The Hayes Theatre Company in Sydney; an organisation dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the musical and cabaret forms.His impressive list of credits as Producer or Writer include Everybody Loves Lucy, Julie Madly Deeply, Darlinghurst Nights, High Society and Sweet Charity - the production that alerted the industry that something special was happening at The Hayes.As a Director, his highly successful production of Calamity Jane, starring Virginia Gay, played throughout Australia, delighting audiences with a new look at an old favourite.Other shows seeing Carroll at the helm include Spamalot, Gypsy, An Act of God, Once and Sideshow; an array of product exploring classical Broadway fare and contemporary works.In November he directs the iconic Oklahoma for The Black Swan Theatre Company in Perth. You can also find Richard in a back catalogue of episodes for his podcasts: At The Hayes and Every Musical Ever. Today, you’ll find him on Stages, reflecting on his journey to Australia and the theatrical delights he has discovered and made significant contribution.
Hello Listaroonies! People have been asking for an audio version of our wash your hands song and here it is. If you're totally confused visit our youtube to find out more. Details below..... We wanted to get our LIVE AID on and do a song about handwashing so we called our mates Zoe Coombs Marr and Ryan Ritchie (Rhyno Music) and asked LITERALLY EVERY COMEDIAN IN THE UNIVERSE! See if you can spot 'em *****HOT TIP Singing the chorus once takes 20 seconds********* HUGE THANKS TO Rhys Nicholson, Steph Tisdell, Frank Woodley, Kate McClennan & Kate McCartney, Susie Youssef, Sarah Kendall, Dilruk Jayasinha, Julia Zemiro, Madonna, Ali McGregor & Adam Hills, Tom Ballard, Alan Brough (& DB), Geraldine Hickey, Virginia Gay, Nikki Britton, Gal Godot & all her celebrity mates.
How do you have conversations at work with male superiors whose language makes you uncomfortable? What do you do if you want to explore sex outside of your relationship? And why do people stalk their exes on social media? All this and more on the Big Sister Hotline this week as Clementine is joined VIRGINIA GAY to discuss isolation, metamorphosis and self care as they offer big sisterly advice to little sister listeners! Virginia Gay is a performer, cabaret entertainer, actor and singer whose work in the sellout Calamity Jane was described as "unmissable". In 2021, she will be touring two new theatre works through Australia. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/clementineford-bigsisterhotline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Terasa Livingstone interviews Australian television, stage & film star VIRGINIA GAY - she shares her thoughts on playing weirdos, clowns and outsiders. How to never lose your shine. The values of reconnecting to our inner child. On timing a family with a career; as women. Virginia is such a delight. It's no surprise she's a beloved household name in Australia. Join us!
In her cabaret show Rendezvous with Marlene, Ute Lemper shares the story of a long phone exchange with an ailing Marlene Dietrich in 1988, The Ripples Before the New Wave documents the lasting impact of the University of Sydney's flourishing drama scene in the late 1950s and early 60s, if the idea of "audience participation" makes many queasy, what drives some theatre makers to invite audiences onto the stage and into the story? And acclaimed Taiwanese playwright and director Stan Lai shares the poem, song, play and film that have inspired his journey as an artist.
In her cabaret show Rendezvous with Marlene, Ute Lemper shares the story of a long phone exchange with an ailing Marlene Dietrich in 1988, The Ripples Before the New Wave documents the lasting impact of the University of Sydney's flourishing drama scene in the late 1950s and early 60s, if the idea of "audience participation" makes many queasy, what drives some theatre makers to invite audiences onto the stage and into the story? And acclaimed Taiwanese playwright and director Stan Lai shares the poem, song, play and film that have inspired his journey as an artist.
Getting Wilosophical with Virginia Gay
The acclaimed production of Calamity Jane starring Virginia Gay continues to tour, Bill Bailey on his musical idols and the Shakespearian origins of knock-knock jokes, voice and dialect coach Leith McPherson explains the transformation actors undergo to embody their characters, and Opera Australia's regional tour of Madame Butterfly features children from the local community.
Calamity Jane star and all-round Australian queer theatrical icon Virginia Gay joins Richard Carroll to discuss The Rocky Horror Show (and the Rocky Horror Picture Show). Don't dream it. Be it. Facebook: Every Musical Ever Twitter: @everymusicalpod Instagram:@everymusicalpod Hosted by Richard Carroll Theme music composed and performed by Brent Hill Artwork by Mils Achi Introduction spoken by Leo Campbell
A 2-night run of this 1950s movie musical adaptation for the stage has turned into over 150 ever-evolving performances. Virginia Gay is responsible for bringing the character of Calamity Jane... LEARN MORE The post Virginia Gay – Calamity Jane appeared first on Tom and Warren.
Today’s guests were the brilliant Virginia Gay and the hilarious Tom Gleeson! We played Dead or Alive; Chrissie told us about the worst undertakers she’d heard of; Browny investigated the credentials of Steven Seagal, and we spoke to the guy that got a blind date with Casey Donovan! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The acclaimed new Australian production of the musical Calamity Jane starring Virginia Gay continues to be performed for bigger and bigger audiences around Australia, voice and dialect coach Leith McPherson leads us through an accent lesson, we welcome spring with a stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne to learn about its Shakespearian roots, and Australian heldentenor Stuart Skelton returns to the role of Peter Grimes in Benjamin Britten's career-defining opera.
This episode's guest is an actor and a singer/songwriter who has appeared in the hit shows Please Like Me and Rake, he also released his debut album Snow On Higher Ground in 2016. We talk about Please Like Me, performative neutrality, Rake, Producing an album, Virginia Gay, the Milk Carton Kids, anger, losing our virginity and whether he has a helmet or a hoodie. This is Keegan Joyce "Apparently I Was Selfish" Keegan Joyce Permission obtained from Keegan Joyce http://keeganjoyce.com "Furious Freak" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We meet Hollywood star Jason Segel, Virginia Gay hits the post, you still can't make Sam laugh and Browny challenges Chrissie to another classic round of #DeadOrAlive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this special episode, we feature a range of previous guests talking specifically about their experiences of working at the Hayes. Featuring Nancye Hayes, Genevieve Lemon, Mitchell Butel, Virginia Gay, Hayden Tee and Dean Bryant.
We Still Need JOY – the Radiothon edition. The Tag Team dig deep to reveal exactly what Joy 94.9 means to them, and welcome special guest – the VERY hilarious Virginia Gay (v. funny, V. […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_tagteam/p/joy.org.au/tagteam/wp-content/uploads/sites/297/2017/05/The-Tag-Team-160517.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:49 — 11.4MB) The post The Tag Team knows that “We Still Need JOY 94.9”! appeared first on Tag Team.
Richard Carroll talks to Virginia Gay (Channel 7's All Saints and Winners & Losers) about her life and career, including the 2017 production of Calamity Jane at the Hayes, in which she will play the title role.
Watch the video interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdXsY49cLIU&index=12&list=PLI3SNKfLTqrZskA2uuyjmPz5nmgjFJkfs As a sideman PW has toured internationally with artists such as country band Jetty Road (‘Golden Guitar’ winning Australian country music act), nationally with Aria award winning singer-songwriter Tyrone Noonan, appeared on national television with the likes of R&B star Jessica Mauboy (Australian Idol), performed musical theatre alongside Danielle Matthews and worked with cabaret & television personality Virginia Gay. As a featured performer PW has toured and performed with some of Australia’s most exciting modern jazz & fusion talents at festivals such as the Indian International Guitar Festival, the Noosa Jazz Festival, Melbourne Jazz Festival and the iconic Woodford Folk Festival. In 2011 he released his critically acclaimed debut album ‘The Life Electric’ (available on iTunes) which he composed, produced and marketed independently. In 2013 PW became a contributing writer for Bass Musician Magazine, specialising in the broader subject of music as an evolutionary phenomenon.
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'.
Leo chats with Virginia Gay on the Friday Morning Show. Virginia reflects on her time attending WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts), her first role in television series All Saints and since 2011, her […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_interview/p/joy.org.au/joyinterviewhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/214/2015/11/Virginia-Gay-Podcast-Edit.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:15 — 12.1MB) The post Virginia Gay appeared first on JOY Interview Highlights.
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