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Jack Ward and Eden Hayes
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The buzz from Australia’s theatre capital, Melbourne! Join Jack Ward & Eden Hayes as they go behind the scenes, discuss the latest productions, and interview the brightest stars gracing Melbourne's stages.

  1. 13 JAN

    EP 31: Groovin' with Drew Anthony & Ethan Churchill

    Jack and Eden are joined by the powerhouse duo behind Saturday Night Fever at the Athenaeum Theatre. Producer and director Drew Anthony returns to the show for the second time, following a smash-hit Perth season in 2024, alongside leading man Ethan Churchill. They also share their thoughts on Cats and Anastasia and preview what’s already booked for 2026. THE LINKS ⁠Our website⁠ ⁠ Our Instagram⁠ ⁠ Our TikTok⁠ Drew Anthony Creative's Instagram Ethan Churchill's Instagram Get your tickets to Saturday Night Fever!

    46 min

  2. 14/12/2025

    EP 30: A Very ENCORE Christmas with Andrew Coshan & Emily Robinson

    Jack and Eden are back with their 2025 Christmas Special, celebrating the festive season and the final episode of the year. They’re joined by Andrew Coshan and Emily Robinson, two New Zealand-born performers currently starring in A Christmas Carol at the Comedy Theatre.  They also run through what’s making theatre news, share festive favourites, and wrap things up with a Christmas edition of Hum That Tune. OTHER LINKS ⁠Our website⁠ ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our TikTok⁠ Andrew’s Instagram Emily’s Instagram Get your A Christmas Carol tickets!

    49 min

  3. 23/11/2025

    EP 29: Ilario Grant moonwalks into Melbourne

    Jack and Eden are joined by Ilario Grant, whose career has skyrocketed internationally. He started out in R&B boy band Afterours, made his film debut in Praise This, and has covered the role of MJ on Broadway. Now he’s in Melbourne, leading MJ The Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre. They also dive into Wicked: For Good, speak to RED's director Iain Sinclair and share some exciting breaking theatre news. SPECIAL ENCORE OFFER - $99 tickets to MJ the Musical!* https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MJTHEMUS25&eg=MJENCORE&ep=MJENCORE OTHER LINKS⁠ Our website⁠⁠ Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our TikTok⁠ Get your tickets to RED! Ilario Grant's Instagram *offer applicable to midweek and Friday evening performances, through to December 28, 2025.

    54 min

  4. 09/11/2025

    EP 28: This is Casey Donovan

    Jack and Eden are joined by Casey Donovan - one of Australia’s most powerful voices. From winning Australian Idol at just 16 to starring in major stage productions like Chicago, 9 to 5, & Juliet, Sister Act, and most recently Kimberly Akimbo, she’s done it all. Now, Casey is gearing up for her This Is Me tour which begins right here in Melbourne this February, with more than 50 dates scheduled across the country.They also chat about Melbourne Theatre Company’s Dying; A Memoir, Sydney Theatre Company’s The Talented Mr Ripley, Australian Shakespeare Company’s Hair, and Theatricals’ School of Rock.  THE LINKS ⁠Our website⁠⁠ Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our TikTok⁠ Casey Donovan's Instagram Go see Casey's tour! Go see Eden in Stars and the Moon's showcase!

    49 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    EP 27: Pamela Rabe is running the house at Manderley

    Jack and Eden are joined this week by celebrated actor and director Pamela Rabe who is a long-time Melbourne Theatre Company favourite, appearing in more than forty productions and is now taking on the roles of Mrs Danvers, Mrs Van Hopper and Beatrice in Rebecca. They also chat with Sarah Bowers, an actor, writer and director who recently graduated WAAPA with a Diploma and Bachelor of Music Theatre, and is now bringing her cabaret show Sarahtonin to Melbourne’s Fringe Festival.  THE LINKS ⁠Our website⁠⁠ Our Instagram⁠ Our TikTok⁠ Get your Rebecca tickets! Sarah Bower's Instagram Get your Sarahtonin tickets!

    47 min

  6. 28/09/2025

    EP 26: A hard knock chat with Debora Krizak

    Jack and Eden are joined this week by Debora Krizak. From dazzling audiences in The Producers and Mamma Mia! to her show-stopping performance in A Chorus Line and Sweet Charity, Deb now shines as Miss Hannigan in the Australian tour of Annie. They also touch on the electric opening night of MJ the Musical, and other shows that opened during their brief hiatus from the pod. THE LINKS⁠ Our website ⁠⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our TikTok⁠ Deb's Instagram Get your Annie tickets!

    51 min

  7. 25/08/2025

    EP 25: Conor Beaumont takes a stab at Patrick Bateman

    Jack and Eden are joined by rising star Conor Beaumont who is a versatile talent with credits in writing, directing, sound design, and acting. He now takes center stage as the lead character, Patrick Bateman, in the musical revival of thriller American Psycho. They also chat about their excitement following the announcement that My Brilliant Career will return in 2026.  THE LINKS ⁠Our website⁠ ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our TikTok⁠ Conor Beaumont's Instagram American Psycho Tickets

    32 min

  8. 15/08/2025

    EP 24: Georgina Hopson is ready for a journey

    In this bonus episode, Jack and Eden are joined by rising star of stage and screen Georgina Hopson, who will lead the cast of Anastasia when it premieres at the Regent Theatre in December.Georgina is known for her roles in Titanique, Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime and more.  THE LINKS ⁠Our website⁠⁠ Our Instagram⁠⁠ Our TikTok⁠ Georgina's Instagram Get your Anastasia tickets now!

    20 min
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The buzz from Australia’s theatre capital, Melbourne! Join Jack Ward & Eden Hayes as they go behind the scenes, discuss the latest productions, and interview the brightest stars gracing Melbourne's stages.

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  • Creator
    Jack Ward and Eden Hayes
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jack Ward and Eden Hayes
  • Show Website
    ENCORE

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