The Aside Podcast exists to educate Victorian drama teachers and students about all things theatre, it is hosted by Nick Waxman and features many special guests.
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association
Show Notes — Time to Act Episode 3
Rehearsing the Future: Theatre, Education and Possibility in Uncertain Times
In this episode of Time to Act, Kelly McConville speaks with theatre maker Jacinta Yelland about her immersive solo work KOAL and the role theatre can play in helping young people navigate uncertainty, climate conversations and imagined futures.
In This Episode
• Theatre and climate storytelling
• Comedy, emotion and audience connection
• Collaboration in devised performance
• Indigenous histories, Country and belonging
Links & Resources
🎭 KOAL
🔗 https://www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/koal
📖 KOAL publication
🔗 https://playlabtheatre.com.au/shop-publications/new-releases/koal-the-choice-flip-book/
🌱 Time to Act resources
🔗 https://regeneratingfutures.deakin.edu.au/time-to-act/
🎓 Workshops & school partnerships
🔗 Kelly McConville — director@dramavictoria.vic.edu.au
🎧 Listen to Episode 2
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0b2LpV5ahJSllwcGWxvgaQ?si=CDaUSpyKSE62_V8LKtmnqg
Key Takeaway
Theatre may not provide simple answers to the climate crisis, but it can create spaces for reflection, imagination and connection. Through storytelling and collaboration, young people can begin rehearsing new possibilities for the future.
16 Dec 2025
The Aside - Interview with comedian, writer and actor Greg Larsen
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria – Australia’s oldest Drama Association
In this episode of The Aside, we talk with actor/writer/comedian Greg Larsen about his process as a writer of bold, symbolic and meta-theatrical comedy. We discuss a range of his works, his influences and how he has developed such a unique and accessible form of meaningful comedy.
Greg Larsen writes adult comedy, and much of his online content is not appropriate for children. He is an incredible artist, but viewer discretion is advised.
More about Greg Larsen:
https://linktr.ee/greglarsencomedian
https://libertyartistmgt.com.au/actor/greg-larsen/
24 Nov 2025
The Aside - Soul of Possum - Interview with playwright Brodie Murray and director Beng Oh
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria – Australia’s oldest Drama Association
In this episode of The Aside, we talk with actor/playwright Brodie Murray and director Beng Oh about their upcoming production of Soul of Possum, opening soon at fortyfivedownstairs.
Soul of Possum 2025 season - Thursday 4 – Sunday 14 December
Tickets here: https://fortyfivedownstairs.com/event/soul-of-possum/
Brodie is an award-winning First Nations playwright whose acclaimed works continue to influence the national theatre landscape. Beng is a critically regarded director and theatre-maker known for championing diversity, new work, and queer theatre/
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