Let's Chat Showbiz

In Episode 25 of Let’s Chat Showbiz, we sat down with the wonderful Catherine Alcorn. Catherine takes us through her journey into the entertainment industry and how her career has taken some unexpected turns along the way. We chat about her early plans to become a teacher and her time working as a PA at Channel 9 before finding her way into performing, cabaret and live entertainment. Catherine also opens up about her current role in Menopause The Musical and the backstory she created for her character. We talk about working alongside Sally Bourne, Chelsea Gibb and Lena Cruz and what makes this production so much fun.

We also dive into one of Catherine’s biggest career achievements, her sold out show The Divine Miss Bette. Catherine shares how the show was born and the enormous amount of work that went into getting it off the ground. From calling on her community and teaching herself new skills to designing the posters and building an audience from the ground up, Catherine explains how success certainly didn’t happen overnight. She reflects on the moment she realised just how successful the show had become and takes us behind the scenes of touring The Divine Miss Bette in the United States. We also chat about The Reservoir Room and Catherine’s work creating cabaret during the COVID-19 pandemic.

And of course, Catherine has plenty of stories to tell. She shares one story about a sold out performance of The Divine Miss Bette where she injured herself the day before the show and could barely walk. Rather than let that stop her, Catherine found a way to get on stage and perform the show anyway! With plenty of humour, laughter and some incredible stories from an extraordinary career, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Episode 24 of Let’s Chat Showbiz we sat down with one of Australia’s biggest stars of the stage. The one and only Nancye Hayes. With a career spanning more than six decades Nancye has an incredible collection of stories to tell.

We take a journey through Nancye’s extraordinary career. From her early years dancing in My Fair Lady to her breakthrough role as the lead in Sweet Charity. She shares what that role meant to her at the time and what it was like working alongside the late Peter Adams. We look back on some of her many iconic stage credits including playing Roxy Hart in Chicago. Nancye reveals how the role came to her and shares memories from the production including meeting her husband during the show’s run. We also hear about her current role in Anastasia the Musical and what she loves about the production. Nancye opens up about what has kept her motivated throughout her career and how she has remained in the industry for more than six decades. She reveals her favourite roles she has ever played and reflects on how the industry has changed. She also shares stories about the people who inspired her growing up and some hilarious moments when things went wrong on stage.

Her screen career also gets plenty of attention. Nancye recalls the moment she discovered she was going to appear on This Is Your Life and explains what the experience meant to her. She reflects on her appearances in The Sullivans and Home and Away including stepping into Judy Nunn’s role. She also shares some wonderful advice for young people wanting to make their mark in the industry. Nancye Hayes has an outstanding career and a lifetime of incredible stories. It was an absolute privilege to have her join us for this special chat!

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In episode 23, we sat down with Australian actor Gyton Grantley. We discussed his upcoming role in State Theatre Company South Australia’s Commentary, which is written by Ash Flanders. We spoke about what audiences can expect from the production. Gyton also shared what he is most looking forward to about playing the role. In addition, we talked about his stage role as Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and how he came to get that role.

We also discussed his time on Home and Away where he worked with Chris Hemsworth. He spoke about filming The Dressmaker alongside Kate Winslet, Hugo Weaving and Liam Hemsworth. We also covered his iconic role as Carl Williams in Underbelly. Gyton shared the research he did for the role. He explained how he had to put on a lot of weight to portray Carl. He also spoke about how the fame from that role changed his life. He reflected on winning a Logie Award for his performance. We also talked about House Husbands. He shared his experience working with Tim Campbell. He spoke about the importance of his role in the series and the fun they had while filming.

We also discussed his thoughts on AI. Gyton broke down what has changed in the making of television in Australia and why those changes are happening. He also shared what he enjoys most about working in both stage and screen. This was a very interesting and in depth interview.

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In Episode 22 of Let’s Chat Showbiz, we sit down with acclaimed Australian actor Genevieve Mooy for a fascinating conversation spanning her remarkable career across stage and screen. Genevieve reflects on her time at NIDA, how she first broke into the industry, and some of her most memorable television and film roles. We discuss her work on Special Squad alongside Gary Sweet, her unforgettable role in Frontline and the inspiration behind that performance, as well as the significance of Thank God He Met Lizzie, where she worked with Richard Roxburgh and Cate Blanchett.

Genevieve also shares wonderful memories from the set of The Dish, including working with the late Sam Neill and the lasting impact he had on the production. We chat about filming Netflix’s Wellmania, where she played Celeste Barber’s mother, and her upcoming role in My Brilliant Career. Along the way, she opens up about the realities of working in this industry, how television has evolved over the years, and the importance of staying resilient and positive throughout a long career.

The conversation also explores Genevieve’s extensive theatre work, including her acclaimed one-woman show Coral Browne: This F*ing Lady and the research required to bring the legendary performer to life. We discuss The Children by Lucy Kirkwood, where she worked alongside Tina Bursill and Terence Crawford, before finishing with her upcoming role in the State Theatre Company South Australia’s production of Heartbreak Choir. Genevieve shares what drew her to the production and what she’s most looking forward to as she returns to the stage.

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In Episode 21 of Let’s Chat Showbiz, we sit down with acclaimed Australian actress Jacqy Phillips. Jacqy reflects on her childhood, how she first fell in love with acting, her early career, and her mother’s reaction when she decided to pursue a life in the entertainment industry. We also chat about her work with the State Theatre Company, including Jack Maggs, where she famously broke her arm during the production.

Jacqy shares what she loves most about performing, her incredible experiences busking around the world with her husband, and the favourite role she has ever played. She also recalls memorable moments from her career, including stories of performances that didn’t quite go to plan, and offers her thoughts on how the theatre industry has evolved over the years. We also discuss some of her screen credits, including Candy Ragantag, Red Dog, and Wolf Creek 2.

Of course, we couldn’t finish without talking about Home and Away, where Jacqy played the original Irene Roberts. She shares her memories of landing the iconic role, why she ultimately didn’t stay with the series, performing one of her own stunts, and offers valuable advice for aspiring actors. Jacqy also reveals that she was once set to appear on The Martin Show, but the opportunity never came to fruition.

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