Susan-ann Walker pounced onto the stage in Cats in its first Australasian tour way back before mobile phones were a thing! She has carved out for herself a wonderful career in musicals including the Aussie premiere of The Secret Garden, playing Martha, through to playing Rosie in the Aussie tour of The Wedding Singer. Her cabaret credits are vast and she is currently writing and workshopping a play with music, Ukulele Joy, which we should all look forward to seeing in the near future. Susan-ann is a wonder and you will be inspired to hear how this talented woman has juggled performing, teaching, being a mum and partner as well as having a beautiful 14 year old pug who you will hear tapping on the floor and grunting! This conversation was a pure joy and I am sure it will offer you great inspiration and a few giggles. Thanks for the lovely afternoon tea Susan-Ann.

Privileged to talk with uber talented Conor Neylon this week about being a performer and also a composer/writer. No BS here...Conor is legit with writing credits that include the award winning musical The Beep Test which he wrote with his collaborating partner Jackson Peele (Neylon & Peele). Conor can sing, dance, is a multi instrumentalist and writer. He is also a beautiful upstanding human being. Be inspired!

I'm back! Series 2 kicks off with special guest Natalie Gamsu. She is on the cusp of opening her one woman show 'Shrapnel' at 45 Downstairs in Melbourne. Natalie is a powerhouse performer who has carved a career for herself in the cabaret world, leading her to also find her place in theatre, musical theatre, TV, film and teaching. Be inspired by her story and find your own motivation to take the lead on your own career. It's not always an easy industry to work in but when it's good the pay off is so, so good...which is why so many of us hang in there. Natalie's generosity is on full display in this episode as she shares so many amazing anecdotes and experiences. Enjoy!

In this final episode of Series 1, ⁠⁠And I Know Things Now⁠⁠, I speak with the ridiculously talented UK choreographer Lizzi Gee. Not only did she come to Australia to choreograph ⁠⁠Groundhog Day⁠⁠, she is currently working on a Dolly Parton musical before taking on a new musical by Elvis Costello, A Face In The Crowd, at the New Vic. Lizzi opens up about her own musical theatre origins and how she went from a performer to a choreographer. She also offers great advice for those of us heading in through those doors to face a panel at an audition. A great chat with an amazing creative force. Enjoy!

In this episode of ⁠And I Know Things Now⁠, I speak with the delightful Connor Sweeney from ⁠Groundhog Day⁠ and original cast member of Australia's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Connor shares insights and experience in the industry with his own unique brilliance in perspectives on how to thrive in a long run and offers great tips in general for seeing life in such a loving and nourishing way. During this last interview from the backstage of Groundhog Day we discover that Elise McCann is his celebrity crush and Connor almost spills the tea on one of the Harry Potter illusions!

This episode of And I Know Things Now, I speak with Madison Green from Groundhog Day and Opera Australia's Sunset Boulevard. Madison shares her insights and experience in the industry with brilliant resources and perspectives to inspire you as you start your career or refresh your approach to the work you already do. Seriously, she had me booking lessons and working on myself within minutes! You can also check out Madison Green on her website madisonjuliagreen.com

Groundhog Day the musical has finally reached the end of its Melbourne season and to celebrate, in this special episode of And I Know Things Now, I speak with the one and only Andy Karl, aka Phil Connors in Groundhog Day the Musical. He opens up about his career and challenges he has faced as a performer. Andy blessed Melbourne audiences with his Tony nominated and Olivier Award winning performance, sharing the stage with 21 Aussies and New Zealanders to make this a very special theatrical experience. It's along episode but a good one so, check your ticket, find your seat and enjoy. Thanks also to our producers as GWB for supporting me in allowing me to record these first episodes backstage at the Princess Theatre.

This week on ⁠And I Know Things Now⁠, I speak with ⁠Groundhog Day⁠ the Musical's leading lady and Australian theatre gem, Elise McCann. We talk about her love for musicals, where that came from and explore how important mental health awareness is in the industry and how Elise tackles work/life balance. One of the busiest people I know in the business of show, Elise is a co founder of the health/wellness tech company, Hey Lemonade. Elise will enthuse and inspire anyone with her stories and perspectives.