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Backstage

Tag: Acting

Video

The world of I Wanna Be Yours

Director Tasnim Hossain and actors Eleanor Barkla and Oz Malik introduce the world of I Wanna Be Yours by London writer Zia Ahmed.
Q&A

Oz Malik on playing Haseeb

Actor Oz Malik discusses his character, Haseeb, in I Wanna Be Yours by Zia Ahmed.
Q&A

Eleanor Barkla on playing Ella

Actor Eleanor Barkla discusses her character, Ella, in I Wanna Be Yours by Zia Ahmed.
Q&A

Yes we Yan

Making his Melbourne Theatre Company debut as Yan in Cyrano, actor and comedian Claude Jabbour is excited by the warmth, joy and fun of this world premiere show.
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Meet the characters of Laurinda

Seven actors will transform into 17 characters to bring Laurinda to life on stage. Discover who's playing who from the people that know them best – our talented cast.
Q&A

Role Call

Meet the cast of Laurinda and learn more about the characters and themes in the play.
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What is your favourite vocal warm-up?

Gillian Cosgriff, Angus Grant and Chris Ryan – the cast of Come Rain or Come Shine – spill the beans on their favourite vocal warm-up.
Interview

Singing through change

William McInnes chats to us about how his character Peter confronts change in The Heartbreak Choir and why he hopes audiences will see bits and pieces of themselves in this poignant, funny story.
Interview

Authentically fitting in

Ratidzo Mambo is thrilled to be playing a Zimbabwean character in The Heartbreak Choir, but she almost didn’t accept the part. She tells us what got her over the line and how her character Aseni is driven by truth and authenticity.
Interview

Channelling courage

Louise Siversen is the good-hearted, headstrong Totty in The Heartbreak Choir. We talk to her about what it’s like working on a new play and how Totty has inspired her to be more courageous.
Q&A

Tsungirai Wachenuka in conversation

We chat to actor Tsungirai Wachenuka during rehearsals for SLAP. BANG. KISS.
Q&A

Sarah Fitzgerald in conversation

We chat to actor Sarah Fitzgerald during rehearsals for SLAP. BANG. KISS.
Q&A

Conor Leach in conversation

Actor Conor Leach provides insight into his character and discusses how he's exploring contrast in rehearsals for SLAP. BANG. KISS.
Interview

Making an entrance

William McKenna is making his MTC debut in Admissions. We talk to him about his journey so far and how he prepared for his role in this explosive and provocative play.
Video

Playing the Part

Hear from the cast of As You Like It as they discuss the process of bringing Shakespeare's characters to life on stage.

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