Backstage
Tag: The Heartbreak Choir
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Video
A celebration of song: The Heartbreak Choir’s community choirs
At the end of each performance of The Heartbreak Choir, a different local community choir joined the cast on stage for the heartfelt finale. Meet some of the choristers backstage as they reflect on this unique experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Video
The Heartbreak Choir in rehearsals
Join The Heartbreak Choir cast and creative team in the rehearsal room and get a sneak peek of this joyous and uplifting celebration of music, friendship and community.
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Programme
The Heartbreak Choir programme
Learn more about Aidan Fennessy’s The Heartbreak Choir – an uplifting celebrating of music, friendship and community.
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Feature
Aidan Fennessy (1967–2020)
In memory of Aidan Fennessy, we look back on his impressive collection of work with Melbourne Theatre Company.
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Interview
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.