STAGES with Peter Eyers

STAGES Episode 614: SAM STRONG

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Strong is an award-winning theatre director and one of Australia’s leading cultural figures, known for combining artistic ambition with transfor...

STAGES Episode 613: GAVAN SWIFT

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gavan Swift is a multi award-winning Lighting Designer. He graduated from Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). His musical lighti...

STAGES Episode 612: MORRY MORGAN

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Morry Morgan is co‑founder and teacher at the Hard Knock Knocks Comedy School, a Melbourne‑based training ground that has helped more than 900 stu...

STAGES Episode 611: ANTHONY SKUSE

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A graduate of the Drama Studio Sydney, Anthony Skuse is a director, dramaturge and teacher. Anthony’s directing credits include: Bradford Elmore’...

STAGES Episode 610: DEBORAH JONES

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Deborah Jones is one of Australia’s most respected arts journalists, with a career spanning more than 25 years as a writer, critic and editor at The...

STAGES Episode 609: GAYE MACFARLANE

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gaye MacFarlane is an acclaimed Australian mezzo-soprano whose career has spanned more than four decades across opera, musical theatre, concert perfor...

STAGES Episode 608: ZINDZI OKENYO

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Zindzi Okenyo is a dynamic African Australian actor, director and singer. After graduating from NIDA in 2006, Zindzi was a member of Cate Blanchett’...

STAGES Episode 607: AMANDA PELMAN

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Brighton Beach in Melbourne to a garret overlooking Notre Dame in Paris, Amanda Pelman’s life has unfolded at the intersection of music, theatr...

STAGES Episode 606: GARRY SCALE

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A graduate of National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1980, Garry Scale has built a rich and varied career across theatre, cabaret, film and television....

STAGES Episode 606: STAGES SEASON 8 FINALE - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ho Ho Ho! STAGES has completed yet another season. Season 8! And 600+ episodes. You know what that means … it’s time to haul out the holly and pul...

STAGES Episode 605: GRANT PIRO and MARINA PRIOR

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two of our favourite STAGES guests, and couples, return to the podcast, together, to examine their dual lives as actors. Grant Piro and Marina Prior g...

STAGES Episode 604: WILTON MORLEY

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wilton Morley is an accomplished theatrical producer whose career helped shape the landscape of Australian commercial theatre throughout the 1970s and...

STAGES Episode 603: DREW ANTHONY

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A dynamic force in Australian and international entertainment, Drew Anthony began a multifaceted career onstage before expanding into producing, direc...

STAGES Episode 602: DELIA HANNAH

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Delia Hannah has given us a vast range of powerhouse performances in musical theatre productions globally.Born and residing in new Zealand, for the mo...

STAGES Episode 601: STEVE ROSS

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Ross has been a fixture of the cabaret community in Manhattan for over forty years. He was born “forty-five minutes from Broadway” in New Ro...

STAGES Episode 600: VALE TONI LAMOND (29/3/32-29/11-25)

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Toni Lamond has taken her final bow. A legend of Australian Entertainment, she made her mark across many platforms; television, film, theatre, cabaret...

STAGES Episode 599: SIMON PARRIS & IAN PHIPPS -WEST END ROUND-UP

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAGES is joined by show pilgrims Simon Parris and Ian Phipps for a West End round-up of the musicals, plays and events they experienced on recent vis...

STAGES Episode 598: MICHAEL DALTON & DOLLY DIAMOND

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on STAGES, we’re rolling out the red carpet for a truly dazzling double act — Michael Dalton and his fabulous alter ego, Dolly Diamond. Mic...

STAGES Episode 597: SUSAN-ANN WALKER

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susan-ann Walker is one of Australia’s favourite character Performers known for her work in Musicals, Plays, Opera, Cabaret and TV for over 35 years...

STAGES Episode 596: LOUISE FISCHER

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Louise Fischer has an MA in Theatre Studies from UNSW and is celebrating her twentieth year as Artistic Director of New Theatre; an independent compan...

STAGES Episode 595: MARTIN WILLIAMS

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STAGES, we’re joined by a craftsman whose work has quietly but powerfully contributed to the stories we see on screen — Set De...

STAGES Episode 594: KATE MULVANY

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Mulvany is a distinguished Australian actress, playwright, and screenwriter whose career spans theatre, television, and film. Renowned for her co...

STAGES Episode 593: LISA CALLINGHAM

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Callingham is a triple threat performer and creative whose professional musical theatre credits include The Rocky Horror Show, Jerry’s Girls,...

STAGES Episode 592: DANIEL ABINERI

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Abineri is an English actor, director, playwright, songwriter and narrator whose career has spanned theatre, television, film and music across ...

STAGES Episode 591: ROGER BART

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Bart‘s body of work extends to both the small and big screens, as well as to extensive and iconic credits on the stage. He may be best known ...

STAGES Episode 590: MAGGIE DENCE Pt2

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie Dence is a celebrated Australian actress whose career has spanned more than six decades across stage, film and television. She is a beloved fig...

STAGES Episode 589: MAGGIE DENCE Pt1

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie Dence is a celebrated Australian actress whose career has spanned more than six decades across stage, film and television. She is a beloved fig...

STAGES Episode 588: PAUL WHITE

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul White studied classical piano at The University of Adelaide with Dr Graham Williams, graduating B.Mus with Honours (Performance) followed by Dip....

STAGES Episode 587: VIDYA MAKAN

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vidya Makan grew up in Brisbane spending most of her time on the football (soccer) field with dreams of one day becoming a Matilda. However, at the ag...

STAGES Episode 586: PENNY MCNAMEE

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Penny McNamee is currently starring as Rachel in the smash hit - MJ the Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne.Most recently Penny stared i...

STAGES Episode 585: STEVEN KRAMER

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Kramer is a multi-faceted artist working as a music director, pianist, writer, composer, orchestrator, producer and cabaret performer.He has be...

STAGES Episode 584: TRICIA PAOLUCCIO

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tricia Paoluccio is a multifaceted actor, distinctive visual artist, and dynamic creator whose talents flourished in remarkable ways during the pandem...

STAGES Episode 583: TARA MORICE

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Tara Morice has worked extensively in theatre, film and television for over 30 years.Her ...

STAGES Episode 582: ALEXIS FISHMAN

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Alexis Fishman is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). She was nominated for...

STAGES Episode 581: NONI HAZLEHURST

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Noni Hazlehurst recently returned to the stage with MOTHER  at the Arts Centre in Melbourne. Her autobiography Dropping the Mask was released in ...

STAGES Episode 580: FRANCIS GREENSLADE

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Greenslade began performing with the Adelaide University Footlights. He has been an actor and a teacher for over 30 years. He is best known fo...

STAGES Episode 579: IAN STENLAKE

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From beloved TV dramas to blockbuster musicals, Ian Stenlake has carved out a dynamic career across stage and screen. Most recently, he conjured magic...

STAGES Episode 578: ROBERT W. SCHNEIDER

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robert W. Schneider is one of the foremost educators and lecturers in the world of theatre having given countless presentations at Yale, Fordham, The ...

STAGES Episode 577: RACHELLE DURKIN

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian/American soprano Rachelle Durkin began her career in Australia, winning three of that country’s major vocal competitions: The Herald Sun ...

STAGES Episode 576: MARG HORWELL

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marg Horwell is a multi-award-winning Theatre, Opera and Film Designer, Installation Artist and Photographer.Marg’s recent select credits include; ...

STAGES Episode 575: CHARLES BUSCH - PART 2

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Busch has forged a unique place in the world of entertainment as playwright, actor, director, novelist, cabaret performer and drag icon. He is...

STAGES Episode 574: CHARLES BUSCH - PART 1

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Busch has forged a unique place in the world of entertainment as playwright, actor, director, novelist, cabaret performer and drag icon. He is...

STAGES Episode 573: SEANN MILEY MOORE

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seann Miley Moore graduated from the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2013. They quickly established themself in the world of musical the...

STAGES Episode 572: WENDY HARMER

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Harmer is one of Australia’s most versatile entertainers – broadcaster, author, journalist and stage performer.As a stand-up comedian she pe...

STAGES Episode 571: JAMES SMILLIE

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Smillie has captivated audiences over several decades. Commencing his career at the age of 10, as an in-demand boy soprano singing with symphony...

STAGES Episode 570: TONYS ’25 with SIMON PARRIS, IAN PHIPPS & PETER EYERS

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s TONY time once again and an opportunity to look at the ceremony and shows up for awards in our annual Tony episode.STAGES is joined by publicis...

STAGES Episode 569: AINSLEY MELHAM

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ainsley Melham began his Music Theatre Career in 2016, skating into the Hayes Theatre as Sonny Malone in Mathew Managements' Xanadu. Soon after...

STAGES Episode 567: CHARLES KIRSCH

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Kirsch is the producer and host of the Broadway focused podcast, Broadway Babble. The show has seen Charles conduct in-depth interviews with s...

STAGES Episode 568: LEIGH ARCHER

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a career spanning four decades, Leigh’s credits are as diverse as they are extensive. An accomplished singer, dancer and actress, her stage rol...

STAGES Episode 566: STEPHEN ANDERSON

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Anderson is an actor who has navigated a thrilling career in musical theatre. Presently he can be seen in Titanique as Ruth Dewitt-Bukater, a ...

STAGES Episode 565: VAUGHAN EDWARDS

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Vaughan Edwards trained in theatre, film and television design at London's prestigious Wimbledon College of Art...

STAGES Episode 564: SARAH BOWDEN

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following her performance as Cassie in ‘A Chorus Line’ at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Sarah Bowden moved her life to New York City. For 12...

STAGES Episode 563: HAYDEN TEE

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hayden Tee hails from Maungaturoto in Northland but has made a name for himself globally as an acclaimed performer, makeup artist, director and record...

STAGES Episode 562: KURT SNEDDON

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kurt Sneddon is an in demand photographer. He photographs actors, dancers, models and performers in the streets of New York City. Originally from S...

STAGES Episode 562: ALINTA CHIDZEY

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A multi-award winner, Alinta Chidzey most recently originated the role of Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical for Australia's national tour, wit...

STAGES Episode 559: GARRY MCQUINN

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

London-based Australian producer Garry is the GM in RGM. With over 25 years experience developing, producing and managing ground-breaking productions ...

STAGES Episode 558: TIM JONES

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Jones has led the Seymour Centre theatre venues in Sydney since 2009. Last month announced that he is stepping down from the role.Together with a ...

STAGES Episode 555: MATT WEST

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt West is the Director / Choreographer for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. Matt received the L.A. Drama-Logue Award, the L.A. Ovatio...

STAGES Episode 556: JOHN O’MAY

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John O’May has worked in all areas of the entertainment industry encompassing music theatre, cabaret, drama, opera, concerts, comedy, radio, writing...

STAGES Episode 555: LUKE HURA

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

W.C Fields famously advised “Never work with animals or children”.His advice would fall on ‘deaf ears’ for the creatives working on a new prod...

STAGES Episode 560: ANNE-LOUISE SARKS

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne-Louise Sarks is an international theatre director. Her work has premiered in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Mexico City, New York, Auckland, Warsaw, ...

STAGES Episode 554: DEBRA BYRNE Pt2

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Easily lauded as one of Australia’s greatest entertainers, Debra Byrne commenced her career as a child star making her television debut on Brian an...

STAGES Episode 553: DEBRA BYRNE Pt1

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Easily lauded as one of Australia’s greatest entertainers, Debra Byrne commenced her career as a child star making her television debut on Brian an...

STAGES Episode 552: CARLY FISHER

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Encompassing three unique locations, Qtopia Sydney is the largest Centre for Queer history and culture in the world. Nestled in the heart of Darlinghu...

STAGES Episode 551: GRAEME EWER Pt2

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s best known character tenor, Graeme Ewer, was born in Melbourne and appeared in the Australian Premiere Season of South Pacific in the ...

STAGES Episode 550: GRAEME EWER Pt1

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s best known character tenor, Graeme Ewer, was born in Melbourne and appeared in the Australian Premiere Season of South Pacific in the ...

STAGES Episode 549: LUKE DI SOMMA

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Di Somma is one of New Zealand’s leading composers, writers and theatre educators, whose work spans musical theatre, opera and television. He i...

STAGES Episode 548: NICK EYNAUD

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Eynaud graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2014 and upon graduating, wrote and performed his solo show A Star is...

STAGES Episode 547: JOHN GADEN

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Gaden is one the theatre’s cherished elders, having contributed to the Australian stage over several decades as actor and director. He commenc...

STAGES VALE EPISODE - Nicholas Eadie (1958 - 22nd January, 2025)

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Vale episode of the STAGES podcast, we replay a conversation with actor Nicholas Eadie (1958 - 22nd January 2025). When STAGES spoke with Nic...

STAGES Episode 545: GRAEME KEARNS

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Foundation Theatres is a wholly Australian owned theatre owner, operator and production investor. Their current venues are two of Sydney’s premier l...

STAGES Episode 544: TOM BURLINSON

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After graduating from NIDA in 1976, Tom Burlinson’s early work in various productions for the Queensland Theatre Company, the Old Tote Theatre Compa...

STAGES Episode 543: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE - 41st ANNIVERSARY

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A milestone passed in 2024 - one that STAGES had every intention of acknowledging… but time just got away.It was 40 years since we saw the Australia...

STAGES S8 PREVIEW: We’re Back!

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAGES returns Sunday March 2nd! The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access...

STAGES Episode 542: S7 FINALE/CHRISTMAS 2024

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Haul out the holly it’s the time we adore, it’s STAGES season finale for 2024. Throughout Season Seven we featured 81 Episodes showcasing an excit...

STAGES Episode 541: EMMA MATTHEWS

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Matthews is currently head of Classical Voice and Opera Studies at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. She is Patron of the Wesfarmer...

STAGES Episode 540: PAMELA RABE

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pamela Rabe is one of Australia’s most highly regarded and awarded actors, recognised for her immense body of work on stage and screen. Canadian bor...

STAGES Episode 539: GUY NOBLE

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guy Noble is an Australian musical composer, conductor, pianist and broadcaster. He studied piano in the early 1980s at the Sydney Conservatorium. On ...

STAGES Episode 538: - BROADWAY ROUND-UP - SIMON PARRIS & IAN PHIPPS

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the time of year where folk are jetting off on holidays - a key destination for many theatre fans is to head to the West End of London or the b...

STAGES Episode 537: ROGER HODGMAN

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Hodgman is a freelance theatre and screen director. He was Artistic Director of the Vancouver Playhouse for four years and Melbourne Theatre Com...

STAGES Episode 536: - SUZANNE JONES

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Melbourne-born, Suzanne Jones embarked on a career in main stage live entertainment after completing degrees in economics and music. She got her start...

STAGES Episode 535: EMMA RICE

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australian audiences over the past two decades have been thrilled by the periodic performances directed by dynamic UK theatre visionary, Emma Rice. Pr...

STAGES Episode 534: STUART MAUNDER

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Maunder is Artistic Director of Victorian Opera. Beginning his career in stage management at the then Australian Opera, Maunder has a long hist...

STAGES Episode 533: GRANT PIRO

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Piro began his career in the early 1980’s soap opera Sons and Daughters and has since appeared in more than 100 productions. His work has be...

STAGES Episode 529: EVELYN KRAPE

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Evelyn Krape has over five decades of diverse acting experience in theatre, film and television, beginning as a stalwart at Carlton’s Pram Factory. ...

STAGES Episode 532: ASHLEIGH RUBENACH

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musical theatre Leading Lady Ashleigh Rubenach was born and raised on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and is a graduate of the West Australian Academy of ...

STAGES Episode 531: THE END OF THE WHARF REVUE

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After 25 years at the Wharf, the Seymour Centre, and many suburban, regional and interstate venues, The Wharf Revue is calling it a day after a final ...

STAGES Episode 530: BERT LABONTÉ

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up Bert LaBonté had eyes on an AFL career. A chance meeting with legendary actor Terry Norris gave him the confidence to pursue a life on the...

STAGES Episode 528: EMMA POWELL

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Powell’s first performance was at the age of three when she appeared on US television with Ronald McDonald. As a grown-up, she toured Australia...

STAGES Episode 527: STUART GREENE - A History of Sydney Theatres

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STAGES welcomes back passionate theatre historian Stuart Greene in an episode which details the life of some of the Sydney’s iconic  theatre venues...

STAGES Episode 526: ARAX MANSOURIAN

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arax Mansourian is one of the superstars of the Armenian Opera and classical music. She started her career in her native Armenia and continued in Aus...

STAGES Episode 525: WENDY-LEE PURDY

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy-Lee Purdy’s performing career has been varied and exciting. After completing a Bachelor of Music Education degree at the Conservatorium of Mus...

STAGES Episode 524: BRUCE SPENCE - PT2

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Spence is a cherished elder and pioneer of Australian theatre and cinema. He remains a vital presence on these platforms and was recently seen i...

STAGES Episode 523: BRUCE SPENCE - PT1

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Spence is a cherished elder and pioneer of Australian theatre and cinema. He remains a vital presence on these platforms and was recently seen i...

STAGES Episode 522: JULIAN LOUIS

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julian Louis is a theatre maker and has been the Artistic Director of NORPA (Northern Rivers Performing Arts) based in Lismore, NSW since 2007. The co...

STAGES Episode 521: NATALIE GAMSU

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Gamsu is a singer, actor and cabaret artist whose performances have been acclaimed in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Amsterda...

STAGES Episode 520 - CARMEL DEAN (SPOTLIGHT EPISODE)

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carmel Dean is a Composer, Arranger, Musical Director and Pianist. Her first musical, Renascence, was produced Off-Broadway by the award-winning Tran...

STAGES Episode 519: RUPERT NOFFS & MARK TREVORROW

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Old Friends Mark Trevorrow, Rupert Noffs and Bev Kennedy have much in common; great musicianship and their love of Stephen Sondheim’s extraordinary ...

STAGES Episode 518: GREGG ARTHUR

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg Arthur is an original voice who has learned from and performed with music industry giants all over the world. His warm baritone and huge range a...

STAGES Episode 517: WEST END REPORT - SIMON PARRIS & IAN PHIPPS

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two of STAGES favourite Arts workers have recently returned from pilgrimages to London ….  and have inhaled the smorgasbord of musical and play off...