STAGE WHISPERS MAGAZINE: DEC 2024 TO FEB 2025 EDITION OUT NOW!!!

IN THIS EDITION

The Making of a Superstar

Michael Paynter (Jesus) and Javon King (Judas) on the current revival 

Hadestown – One Helluva Show

Christine Anu on her career and her return to musical theatre

Timeless & Divine - The Magic of Torvill and Dean 

Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean on their partnership and farewell Australian tour 

Opera For Families

Opera Australia’s condensed family-friendly production of Massenet’s Cinderella 

Stunning Stitcher

Award winning costume maker Jennifer Irwin on her career and her craft

Musicals in 2025

We survey musical theatre across Australia in the next twelve months

Pick of the Plays

David Spicer chooses some of the dramatic highlights of the year ahead

Script Excerpt – The Queen’s Nanny

We share a scene from Melanie Tait’s latest play

Broadway and Beyond

David Spicer shares his recent New York theatre pilgrimage

Drama Teacher Wins New York Trip

Melbourne teacher wins Travel Gang Theatre Educator Scholarship.

Do Critics Still Matter?

That’s the big question in Les Solomon’s In The Spotlight column

Community Theatre Seasons 2025

Plays and musicals playing in your neighbourhood

Director’s Diary

Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson at St Jude’s Players, Adelaide

Stage Heritage

How a flood trapped national Shakespeare company in Cairns

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