ENCORE
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<p>The buzz from Australia’s theatre capital, Melbourne! </p><br><p>Join Jack Ward & Eden Hayes as they go behind the scenes, discuss the latest productions, and interview the brightest stars gracing Melbourne's stages.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 14, 2026
EP 41: Our appointment with Rob Mills
<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Plus, a Tony Awards debrief before we take an intermission.</p><br><p><strong>THE LINKS</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/encoremelbourne.com%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our website</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Instagram</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our TikTok</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robmillsymills/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rob Mills' Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://waitressthemusical.com.au/tickets/melbourne/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get your tickets to Waitress!</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 31, 2026
EP 40: Mackenzie Dunn and Gareth Isaac are never ever getting rid of us
<p>Jack and Eden are joined by two stars of the Australian premiere production of Waitress: Mackenzie Dunn and Gareth Isaac.</p><br><p>Mackenzie returns to the podcast to chat about playing Dawn, the fan-favourite song When He Sees Me, and the latest on her musical One Day in September. She's joined by co-star Gareth who discusses finding the heart behind one of musical theatre's quirkiest characters.</p><br><p>Plus, Christie Whelan Brown's Horror or Hero, and the latest from the cursed UK tour of Legally Blonde.</p><br><p>THE LINKS</p><br><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/encoremelbourne.com%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our website</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Instagram</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our TikTok</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mackenzieannedunn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mackenzie Dunn's Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaggymangareth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gareth Isaac's Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://waitressthemusical.com.au/tickets/melbourne/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get your tickets to Waitress!</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 17, 2026
EP 39: Hello! Matthew Hamilton
<p>Jack and Eden are joined by Matthew Hamilton, who is currently starring as the Mission President in The Book of Mormon. He discusses the hit musical and his incredible career on stage after moving from the US.</p><p>Plus, reviews of Waitress and Once, theatre news, and another chaotic edition of Horror or Hero.</p><p><strong>THE LINKS</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/encoremelbourne.com%E2%81%A0" target="_blank">Our website</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/instagram.com/encoremelb%E2%81%A0" target="_blank">Our Instagram</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/tiktok.com/@encoremelb%E2%81%A0" target="_blank">Our TikTok</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mhamilton78/">Matthew Hamilton's Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://thebookofmormonmusical.com.au/">Get your tickets to The Book of Mormon!</a></p>
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- What is ENCORE?
<p>The buzz from Australia’s theatre capital, Melbourne! </p><br><p>Join Jack Ward & Eden Hayes as they go behind the scenes, discuss the latest productions, and interview the brightest stars gracing Melbourne's stages.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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