In episode seven of Let’s Chat Showbiz, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Emma Powell.Emma shared fascinating stories from her extensive career in theatre, including her time in Kinky Boots, where she had the unforgettable experience of meeting Kylie Minogue, and her powerful four-year run as Beulah in Come From Away, a show she described as deeply meaningful. We also spoke about her recent work in Menopause the Musical, her hilarious role as Shirley in Priscilla, and how she landed her part in The Pirates of Penzance alongside the legendary Jon English, with whom she formed a lasting friendship. Emma opened up about her acclaimed cabaret show Bursting Out, revealing the inspiration behind it and its success, and delighted us with stories about meeting the Queen and a humorous encounter with Prince Philip. We also explored her time performing in Mamma Mia! and Sister Act: The Musical. I can honestly say I’ve never laughed so much during an interview—Emma was an absolute joy. We’re incredibly grateful to her for sharing her time, energy, and wonderful stories with us.#LetsChatShowBiz #AustralianShowbiz #ShowbizPodcast #AussieCelebrities #ShowbizTalk #AustraliaEntertainment #PodcastingAustralia #AussieShowbizInsights #letschatshowbiz #EmmaPowell #TheatreLife #MusicalTheatre #ComeFromAway #KinkyBoots #PriscillaQueenOfTheDesert #PiratesOfPenzance #MenopauseTheMusical #MammaMiaMusical #SisterActMusical #CabaretShow #BehindTheScenes #TheatreStories #StageAndScreen
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An Interview with Rhonda Burchmore & Genevieve Lemon
In episode six of Let's Chat Showbiz, we had the pleasure of interviewing two of Australia’s most celebrated performers: Rhonda Burchmore and Genevieve Lemon. This episode is filled with their captivating stories and valuable insights drawn from their remarkable careers in ShowBiz. They delve into their current roles in Sister Act, sharing the joy and camaraderie they experience on stage. They both reflect on their time in the West End, along with other theatre roles they’ve played. Genevieve reminisces about her cherished friendships with the late Maxine Klibingaitis and Betty Bobbitt, which was formed during her time on the cult television series “Prisoner.” Rhonda, shares fascinating insights from her work on “The Pirate Movie”. Rhonda also opens up about her adventurous stint on Channel 10’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. This interview is truly special, as the genuine bond between Rhonda and Genevieve shines through their conversation. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to both of them for their time and unwavering support for Let's Chat Showbiz!AustralianShowbiz #ShowbizPodcast #AussieCelebrities #ShowbizTalk #AustraliaEntertainment #PodcastingAustralia #AussieShowbizInsights #ThePirateMovie #letschatshowbiz #RhondaBurchmore #GenevieveLemon #Stage #theatre #SisterActAU #Icons #Prsioner #Actors #Screen #OAM #imaceleb #Showbiz
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An Interview with Thomas Jaspers
In episode 5, we had a fabulous time chatting with the incredibly talented Thomas Jaspers. During our conversation, he opened up about the origins of “Fountsin lakes in Lockdown: A Drag Parody” and shared some delightful insights about his creation, “Granny Bingo.” Thomas also shared stories from his unforgettable 30th birthday bash, where the legendary Patti and Bert Newton graced the stage. His passion for Australian television really shines through as he reminisces about classics like Prisoner and Seachange. Plus, he shares the joy of his friendship with fellow comedian Joel Creasey. This interview was an absolute blast, and we’re so grateful to Thomas for sharing his time and stories with us!#ThomasJaspers #fountainlakesinlockdown #RhondaButchmore #KathandKim#Drag #Grannybingo #comedy #melbourne #Kim #Actor #interview #podcast #AustralianShowbiz #ShowbizPodcast #AussieCelebrities #ShowbizTalk #AustraliaEntertainment #PodcastingAustralia #AussieShowbizInsights #letschatshowbiz #JoelCreasey #adelaide #BertNewton #PattiNewton #SeaChange #Prisoner
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An Interview with Francis Greenslade
In episode 4 of Let’s Chat Showbiz, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the talented Francis Greenslade. He shared his experiences working on Channel 7's Winners and Losers, reminiscing about his time with Denise Scott and the beloved late Anne Phelan. Our conversation also explored his various television roles in popular shows like Irreverent, Full Frontal, Blue Heelers, and Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell. Francis opened up about his friendship with Shaun Micallef and their collaborative work at the Melbourne Theatre Company in The Odd Couple. A very enjoyable interview, we thank Francis for his time and sharing his incredible career with us! Now Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple! 🎙️✨#AustralianShowbiz #ShowbizPodcast #AussieCelebrities #ShowbizTalk #AustraliaEntertainment #CHANNEL7 #madashell #ABC #WinnersAndLosers #PodcastingAustralia #SeaChange #fullfrontal #Australian #Actor #AussieShowbizInsights #letschatshowbiz #AnnePhelan #DeniseScott
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An Interview with Rob Carlton
We had the incredible opportunity to chat with the talented Logie Award-winning actor, Rob Carlton. With an impressive list of acting credits, Rob recently made a memorable cameo in “The White Lotus” that you won’t want to miss!In this episode, Rob takes us on a journey through the characters he’s brought to life on screen, including his award-winning portrayal of Kerry Packer in “Paper Giants”. He opens up about nearly turning down this iconic role out of fear, and what research he did for the role. Rob also reminisces about his time on “Wanted”, sharing stories from his adventures filming across the beautiful landscapes of South Australia. He dives into his connection with Trent Dalton and how he was thrilled to gstthe role in “Boy Swallows Universe”. Plus, he gives us the inside scoop on creating his own series, “Chandon Pictures”, which is still available for streaming on Stan!Currently, Rob is on tour with his one-man show “Willing Participant,” performing at the Adelaide Fringe Festival until March 16th before heading to the Newcastle Fringe and the Melbourne Comedy Festival. The reviews have been stellar, and his show even snagged the Best Show award at the Perth Fringe! Stay in the loop with Rob’s tour dates and grab your tickets by visiting his website linked below! A huge thank you to Rob for sharing his time and insights with us—we wish him all the success with his show!https://www.robcarlton.com/story-teller#robcarlton #adlfringe #showbizpodcast #letschatshowbiz #australiaentertainment #ShowbizTalk #Logies #SilverLogie #Logiewinner #Wanted #TheWhiteLotus #Estreet #ACountryPractise #PaperGiants #BoySwallowsUniverse #TrentDolton #tickets #fringefestival #adelaide#WillingParticipant
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