From community theatre to centre stage, Courtney Monsma takes us on a wildly candid ride through the glitter, the guts, and the grief of life in performance. We talk dream roles, intrusive thoughts mid-show, growing up on the Gold Coast, and crying through heartbreak in the wings. She opens up about the strange healing power of Glinda the Good, surviving eight-show weeks, her journey with neurodivergence - and what really happened when the sewer line broke mid-show (spoiler: intrusive thoughts won). One of our most honest (and joyfully chaotic) chats yet - for anyone who’s ever needed a reminder that glitter and grit can absolutely coexist.

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We’re on the set of Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica at Queensland Theatre with the incomparable Georgie Parker - two-time Gold Logie winner, certified icon, and a woman of more range than most could dream of.From A Country Practice to All Saints and Home and Away, Georgie has been in our lounge rooms for decades - and in this episode, she serves up a masterclass without even trying. She unpacks what it’s like to return to a role 15 years later, how her love of theatre has only deepened, and why she politely death-stares anyone unwrapping lollies mid-performance.There are forgotten lyrics, audition bruises, deep chats about the state of the industry, and the wisdom of someone who’s done it all - and is still deeply in love with the craft.

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Join us for a heart-to-heart with Broadway’s own Ainsley Melham. From growing up in Bathurst to leading roles in Aladdin and Boop the Musical on Broadway, Ainsley shares the real story behind the buff posters, the big risks, and the beautiful moments that shaped him. We talk community, creativity, and chocolate-bar crawls—and why finding your voice offstage might be just as vital as using it on.

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