The buzz from Australia’s theatre capital, Melbourne!
Join Jack Ward & Eden Hayes as they go behind the scenes, discuss the latest productions, and interview the brightest stars gracing Melbourne's stages.
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EP 43: Fringe is soooo fresh with Sarah Bowers & Luisa Scrofani
Jack and Eden are joined by Sarah Bowers & Luisa Scrofani as they prepare to open their Melbourne-born musical Not Soooo Fresh at Melbourne Fringe.
They also debrief the opening night of Melbourne Theatre Company's Eliza, and Jack gets a special preview of the renovated Ian Potter State Theatre.
THE LINKS
Our website (https://open.spotify.com/episode/encoremelbourne.com%E2%81%A0) (https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0)
Our Instagram (https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0) (https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0)
Our TikTok (https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0)
Sarah's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sarahnjbowers/)
Luisa's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/luisascrofani/)
Get your tickets to Not Soooo Fresh! (https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/not-soooo-fresh)
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13 Sept 2026
EP 42: Making herstory with Lauren Goetz, Geena Hutton & Thalia Smith
Jack and Eden are joined by all three swings from SIX the Musical - Lauren Goetz, Geena Hutton and Thalia Smith - currently covering every queen at the Comedy Theatre.
The trio pull back the curtain on the most overlooked job in theatre, revealing how they hold six tracks in your head at once and why swinging is a craft in its own right.
Plus, Legally Blonde: The Inclusical, Eddie Perfect's new record label, and the Encore Diary app.
THE LINKS
Our website (https://encoremelbourne.com)
Our Instagram (https://instagram.com/encoremelb)
Our TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@encoremelb)
Lauren Goetz' Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laurengoetz/)
Geena Hutton's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/geenahutton/)
Thalia Smith's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thalia_smith/)
Get your tickets to SIX! (https://sixthemusical.com.au/tickets/melbourne/)
Download ENCORE DIARY (https://encoreapp.com.au)
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14 Jun 2026
EP 41: Our appointment with Rob Mills
Jack and Eden are joined by stage and screen star Rob Mills, who is currently playing the charmingly awkward Dr Pomatter in Waitress at Her Majesty's Theatre.
Rob discusses bringing the beloved musical to Australian audiences, building chemistry with colleagues, and reflects on a career that has taken him from Australian Idol to some of the country's biggest productions.
Plus, a Tony Awards debrief before we take an intermission.
THE LINKS
Our website (https://open.spotify.com/episode/encoremelbourne.com%E2%81%A0) (https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0)
Our Instagram (https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0) (https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0)
Our TikTok (https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0)
Rob Mills' Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/robmillsymills/)
Get your tickets to Waitress! (https://waitressthemusical.com.au/tickets/melbourne/)
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Who has been a guest on ENCORE
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Andrew Coshan
Emily Robinson
Ilario Grant
Casey Donovan
Pamela Rabe
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
243
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
4.7 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
38
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
51
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