Stage Whispers Back Copy: September October November 2023

IN THIS EDITION

Growing Into Elphaba and Glinda

We speak with the new Australian stars of Wicked

The Heat is On Miss Saigon

A look at the challenges Miss Saigon has faced, as it returns.

Cool Jazz Musical on Tour

Billie Holiday in the Spotlight in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill

Making Magic Virtual

The Metaverse of Magic’s Whiz Kid

Brilliant Theatre Design

Extraordinarily beautiful and clever stagecraft

The “Yarts” on Skates

Artist and actor Claire Atkins’ new skill for new musical

A Digital Ring

Opera Australia’s tech-filled re-imagining of Wagner’s The Ring Cycle

Let’s Put on a Show

Tips and ideas for staging and promoting your next production

Australia’s Fred and Ginger

The story behind autographed postcards of an early Australian star

Directors’ Diaries

The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Home, I’m Darling

In The Spotlight With Les Solomon

The great self-tape audition debate, and more

Book extract: Acting the Australian Way