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Melbourne Makers: Sophie Woodward

As Costume Designer for Come Rain or Come Shine Sophie Woodward sets her sights on the iconic eras of the late 70s and early 80s. She talks to us about getting these just right, how her career took off and some of her favourite productions so far.

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Uncertain journeys

Before Shiv Palekar got the role of Christopher in The Sound Inside he wasn’t sure when his next job would be. He discusses how this uncertainty connected him to the play and the focus required to perform in this powerful two-hander.

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Working in the interior

We talk to Set Designer Elizabeth Gadsby about how she is bringing the interior world of The Sound Inside to the stage.

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Melbourne Makers: Danni A. Esposito

Danni A. Esposito, the Sound Designer for The Sound Inside, is obsessed with dissecting scripts. They talk to us about where the obsession began, their career journey so far and the aural world of The Sound Inside.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Musical connections

The Heartbreak Choir's Musical Director, Vicky Jacobs, talks to us about how music and singing work within the play and how choirs have the power to bring us together.

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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.

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No easy answers

Kat Stewart is back at MTC in the biting, satirical comedy Admissions. She tells us why it’s a play she couldn’t ignore and why she’s drawn to complex, flawed characters.

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Designing a playground for debate

A sharp-witted play requires an agile and fast-paced set. We talk to Set Designer Jacob Battista about how he achieved this for Admissions, where he found inspiration and why he hopes audiences are left questioning.

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Meet Gideon D. Wilonja

Congolese born multidisciplinary artist Gideon D. Wilonja talks to us about centring Black and queer voices on stage, and using his own experience to tell stories often overlooked by mainstream media.