Fantastic Fantastix

Today’s episode is pure evil! We are looking at the top 5 Musical Theatre Villains. My guest today is director, performer and community theatre favourite Hannah Barn whilst she took a break from her latest project, Tarzan with Canterbury Theatre Guild. Be warned that because we are discussing villains, we will be discussing their contribution to the plot and their eventual demise which means there will be spoilers a-plenty. FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW What it takes to be a musical theatre villain Villains, the movers and shakers of every musical theatre plot The satisfaction of ‘just desserts’ Is Miss Hannigan just a tired childcare worker or truly evil? The original “dance mom” we may all recognise in our own worlds We all love to hate them, BUT they have the best songs! The ultimate comic villain that makes both lists Which honourable mention should just ‘let it go’ The longest honourable mention list yet Which TV sitcom would have the best villain songs, according to Hannah? Who would be eviller Volde

Today’s episode is the best dressed yet! In our quest to give you a 360 degree look at Musical Theatre, we are discussing the Top 5 Costume and Make Up Musicals with Karen & Audrey from KazAud Creative. Best known for their stunning work with Packemin Productions, they share their insights on interpreting, designing, and creating the look and feel of a musical via costumes and make-up (incl. wigs and special effects), they offer their top 5 costume and make-up musicals, give advice to people wanting to consider a career in stage costuming or make-up and take the ever popular Fantastix Fast Five. FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW Growing use of prosthetic in community theatre The confidence boost of costume & makeup Audrey’s winning nod to an Aussie production over the Brits They created HOW many Cats ?!?!?!? Which show was a full time job for 3 months? Who has a strong dislike of lycra and why? Who WOULDN’T want to costume Hugh Jackman? Which show would get the KazAud team ON stage? Top 5 – Audrey Wi

Today's episode celebrates Mum's for Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mum’s out there. I have a very special guest. She has been involved with community theatre for over 50 years. As well as performing on stage, she has served on committee for many, many years and is a life member of The Regals Musicals Society. She raised a musical family which has been in community theatre for four generations and to top it all off – she’s my Mum! I spoke to my Mum, Cheryl Morrison, about all things Mother’s including the top 5 mother roles in Musical Theatre. Cheryl’s Top 5 Gypsy – Mama Rose The King & I – Anna Mamma Mia – Donna Fiddler on the Roof – Golde A Little Night Music – Armfield/Egerman Paul’s Top 5 Gypsy – Mama Rose Les Miserables – Fantine Blood Brothers – Mrs Johnstone Bye Bye Birdie – Mae Peterson Hairspray – Edna Turnblad FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW Where Paul gets his “ticketing prowess” How many Regals Life Members are there in the Morrison Family? How Cheryl’s

Today on Fantastic Fantastix - the podcast that really counts, we are discussing Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Musicals! Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Musicals! I spoke to the absolutely lovely Cathy Boyle about the top 5 Australian Musicals - whether it be a little battler Aussie musical or a fair dinkum international blockbuster. So, settle back, grab a lamington and enjoy an absolute beaut countdown of the top 5 Australian Musicals with Cathy Boyle…. Cathy’s Top 5 (Little Aussie Battlers) Keating Ladies in Black The Venetian Twins The Hat-Pin The Sapphires Paul’s Top 5 The Boy from Oz Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Paris The Hat-Pin Evie & The Birdman FANTASTIX BONZA BITS IN THE CHIN WAG Cathy moving from on stage to off-stage responsibilities – She’s a little bit bossy…. Little Aussie Battlers versus Australian Blockbusters A horrible true story that actually works as a musical Who could have been even better than Drew Forsythe in the role of the twins (in Cathy’s eyes)??? Who is Blancha? The joys of working

Today we are discussing Mental Health with Josh Piterman. As well as being an accomplished tenor having toured with the Ten Tenors, and performed professionally in many capacities in Australia and the UK including the Drowsy Chaperone, Tony in West Side Story and most recently as Gerry in Beautiful The Carole King Musical, Josh is an ambassador for Entertainment Assist. Entertainment Assist is a national health promotion charity that raises awareness about mental health and wellbeing in the Australian entertainment industry. We are looking at the Top 5 Musicals about Mental Health. We want to encourage open conversations in the effort to make sure that everyone within the performing arts is feeling okay and that is okay if you’re not and we are all here to support each other. However, if you do need someone to talk to urgently please phone Lifeline on 131114 for a confidential discussion. I very much enjoyed speaking with Entertainment Assist Ambassador, Josh Piterman and I am positive that you will get somet

We’ve reached double figures – which is very exciting! Reception of jukebox musicals has been divided. Some jukebox musicals, like the Spice Girls Musical and Good Vibrations have been critical and financial flops. Others, like Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia have been popular with both fans and critics. In this episode of Fantastic Fantastix I am speaking with Tom Ragen. I meet Tom when we performed in Catch Me If You Can together at The Regals Musical Society where he played Frank Jr. He is part of dynamic quartet The Vallies – an all singing, all dancing tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. A seasoned performer, vocal coach, music teacher and production and casting assistant with Celebrity Cruises, Tom has spent much of his time immersed in those Jukebox favourites that we have all grown to know and love. So, let’s put our glad rags on, spin some 45’s and discuss the Top 5 Juke Box Musicals with Tom Ragen. FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW Beware “the watch check” Tom’s favourite mega mix of all time Do

My guest today is Tim Dennis. As well as being President of Miranda Musical Society, and Director of their current production Jesus Christ Superstar, Tim is an avid reader. I thought it would be a novel idea to talk to Tim about books more specifically about books that musicals have been based on. Tim is part of a multi generation musical theatre family; we discussed this wonderful ‘hobby’ of community theatre and the part it has played in his life. We spoke about our favourite musicals that are based on books, books that should be made into musicals and of course the ever popular fantastic Fast Five. Currently in the final week of rehearsals of Jesus Christ Superstar let’s check in with Tim Dennis, discuss the Top 5 Musicals based on books and see if everything’s alright. Yes. Everything’s fine! FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW Who was Tim canoodling with on a Barricade in Les Mis? Paul’s one and only butch role Which Miranda Musical Society show is frequently touted as a favourite? Which show did Tim fall i

My guest today is Wayne Scott Kermond joining me via the Fantastic Fantastix Zoom Room from Rockhampton. I really enjoyed hearing about Wayne’s journey as a performer. We covered so much more than just his Top 5 musical comedy roles for men.  So let’s have a chat with one of Australia’s favourite song and dance men, Wayne Scott Kermond. FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW Surprising theatre culture of North QLD Wayne’s performance origins Importance of versatility Show Business – it’s TWO words Performing with Jon English and a host of others Wayne’s Top 5 Tom Thumb – Barnum Nathan Detroit – Guys & Dolls Fagin – Oliver! Max Bialystock – The Producers Cosmo Brown – Singing in the Rain  Paul’s Top 5 The Gangsters – Kiss Me Kate The Genie – Aladdin Cosmo Brown – Singing in the Rain Max Bialystock – The Producers Pseudolus – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum  THINGS TO CHECK OUT AFTER THIS EPISODE (SHOW NOTES) Kinky Boots, Rockhampton Wayne Scott Kermond website Into The Woods As always thank

"If music be the food of love...play on!"  Dim the lights. Light some candles and enjoy this Fantastic Fantastix Valentine's Day special where we discuss the top 5 musical theatre character couples with Louise and Andrew Symes - one of Paul's favourite musical theatre couples. What makes a quality musical theatre couple? Is Andrew correct for wanting to include Valjean and Javert? Can Louise and Andrew narrow down a top 5 between the two of them? FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW Journey, growth & real are key words in this one (feel free to play along a la episode #004 drinking game) Louise & Andrew’s shared first show, the same show performed in two different locations Before Louise realised she could sing Favourite roles Duo’s vs romantic couples – the criteria Lessons in love from Eliza Doolittle Romance and tragedy The Le Cage Couple that Paul gets passionate about and mixes up That time Louise played Paul’s on-stage mother An awesome free download of our Ultimate List of 100 Musical Theatre Char

"I know everything about the Facebook Algorithm" This episode is all about bums... bums on seats that is! That's right! F-R-E-E Free! There are so many ways you can support musical theatre without it costing you anything. By the end of this episode you could have 101 of them! Paul spoke with Michele Lansdown from Heymish PR - a marketing guru for the entertainment industry. Because whether you are a performer, producer, committee member or a member of our supportive audience you can help - and it's free! Michele even turns the tables and asks Paul the fast five - it's time to learn something about our host... FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW PR 1980’s style Half time vs interval. Crowd v Audience Getting more Facebook fans than Kyle and Jackie O Babs had it right Helping community theatre can be good for small business owners Cracking the Facebook Algorithm Volunteer as the life blood of community theatre Where the onion should be on a sausage sanga and crispy vs al dente bacon The musical that featured an ac

"I gave up Mary Poppins tickets to be here" Surely there's more to Musical Theatre than Phantom, Hamilton and Les Miserables. What about the lesser known (i.e. off, off Broadway) under represented musicals that should have - nay deserve to have our attention! Luckily director, actor, committee member, graphic designer, musical theatre lover and perennial audience member, Kenney Ogilvie, has come to the rescue. Kenney discusses his highly subjective top 5 lesser known musicals that we need to know about. FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW How many shows Kenney see’s each year The furthest he has travelled to see community theatre The not disgusting enough show of 2018 Listening trivia night epic fail An awesome hangover song (flash back to last episode #004) The writers that grew up with Disney Directing wish list for the show with 5 part male harmonies Story time with Kenney (Deserves it's own jingle...) A Big HINT to committees on behalf of Craig Stewart An inspiring, wordy musical and a cautionary tale told b

"I use antlers in all of my decorating" Drinking songs are a staple in musical theatre. Large ensemble songs involving clinking glasses and stumbling around are great fun. Who better than a craft beer connoisseur, Paul Adderley, and a micro brewery owner, Paul, to discuss the best musical theatre drinking songs. Raise a glass and CHEERS!! FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW Inner West the centre of the beer world Paul’s musical theatre origins Characteristics of a good drinking tune ‘drinking’ ensembles Drunken ballads and typecasting Musical theatre fathers Eurobeat 2020 Campaign Les Mis drinking game A blooper with a sausage And only 1 dad joke (I promise) PAUL ADDERLEY'S TOP 5 5 – Pour oh Pour the Pirate Sherry (Pirates of Penzance) 4 – Oom-Pah-Pah (Oliver) with Old Speckled Hen by Morland Brewery/Greene King 3- Gaston (Beauty and the Beast) with Kronenbourg 1664 by Carlsberg 2- Keep on Loving You (Rock of Ages) 1 – L’Chiam (Fiddler on the Roof) with Baltika 6 Porter by Baltika Brewery PAUL MORRISON'S TOP

Shooting guns, battling spiders, costume changes in the wings! All in a day's work for Michele Lansdown. Michele is a mainstay of Sydney musical theatre and has played many, many of the iconic female roles. She joined Paul on the Fantastic Fantastix Podcast and discussed her Top 5 favourite Female roles for the more mature performer. FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW Making bold audition choices Politically correct terminology The mechanics of 1970’s wardrobe and fast costume changes Sondheim melodies and morals Discovering the future Matilda Self-care for psychotic roles (spoiler alert) Props training for handling guns Bucket list roles and missing out on a role Games nights and art classes Jurassic spiders MICHELE'S TOP 5 5 – Dolly Levi (Hello Dolly) 4 – The Chaperone (The Drowsy Chaperone) 3 - The Witch (Into the Woods) 2 - Mame (Mame) 1 – Norma Desmond (Sunset Boulevarde) Honourable Mentions Phyllis (Follies) Joanne (Company) Miss Hannigan (Annie) PAUL'S TOP 5 5 – Miss Hannigan (Annie) 4- Madame Morr

Never work with children or animals...unless they are in one of the top 5 musicals for children to be in! Paul is joined by Emily McKnight to discuss being a children's entertainer and educator, the no-filter environment of performing for children, the benefits of having children participate in the performing arts. Being a musical theatre lover Emily will discuss her top 5 musicals for children to be in. FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW How Emily Who the character came about The challenges performing for children Educational nature of the songs in Sound of Music Mary Poppins Returns The song everyone should sing How musicals encourage kids to read Earworms Benefits of music and performance for children Friendship through musicals Emily’s dream role EMILY'S TOP 5 5 -Wizard of Oz 4 - Sound of Music 3 - Mary Poppins 2 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 1 - Matilda Honourable Mention Les Miserable PAUL'S TOP 5 5 - Peter Pan 4 - Annie 3 - Sound of Music 2 - Seussical 1 -Matilda Honourable Mention Oliver THINGS TO

Welcome to Fantastic Fantastix  - the musical theatre podcast that really counts. You love musical theatre. I love musical theatre. Let's talk about musical theatre together... Passionate for podcasts? Can't go past a good countdown? Hold onto your hat because Fantastic Fantastix has hit the airwaves. A 360 degree look at musical theatre delivered as a Top 5 countdown on a wide range of topics from onstage, backstage, front of house and all the other aspects of putting on a production. Here are our Top 5 Reasons you should check the podcast out This short introductory episode looks at why we have made Fantastic Fantastix. If you love musical theatre then this podcast is for you!