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138. Alex Berlage and Sonder
On this episode of Backstage, award-winning director and lighting designer Alexander Berlage, currently directing Sonder joins Regina. Alexander has become one of the most distinctive voices in…
137. Lousie Fox & Matthew Lutton and The Birds
In this episode I'm taking you backstage at Belvoir Street Theatre for a closer look at The Birds — not Hitchcock, but a tense, immersive stage adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s story. This striking…
136. Nancye Hayes and Anastasia
The fabulous Nancye Hayes joins me to talk about Anastasia, now playing at the Lyric Theatre — a truly spectacular production. Loosely inspired by the Romanov family and set in early‑20th‑century…
135. Giuseppina Grech in Phantom of the Opera
Come Backstage with Giuseppina Grech. The Phantom of the Opera is back on Sydney Harbour from 27 March, and this episode goes behind the scenes with one of its most delightfully outrageous…
134. Sheridan Harbridge
Regina Botros goes Backstage with award‑winning writer, actor and adaptor Sheridan Harbridge, diving into her acclaimed adaptation of My Brilliant Career, now on at Sydney Theatre Company. Sheridan…
133. Mark Leonard Winter and Julius Caesar
Regina Botros is joined backstage by Mark Leonard Winter, whose Mark Antony has emerged as the standout performance in Bell Shakespeare’s bold 2026 production of Julius Caesar. Making his Bell…
132. Mitchell Butel and The Normal Heart
Mitchell Butel joins Regina Botros Backstage. He's an acclaimed actor, four‑time Helpmann Award‑winner, and Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company — and he's here to talk about STC’s powerful…
131. Zindzi Okenyo
Director Zindzi Okenyo joins Regina Botros to talk about Purpose — the most awarded new American play of 2025, now on at Sydney Theatre Company in its first production since Broadway. Branden…
130. Mehhma Mahli and Fitz Happens
In this episode, we dive into Fitz Happens — a bold new initiative by New Ghosts Theatre Company designed to launch and raise funds for their Playwright Fund. This unique monologue showcase, part of…
129. Gabrielle Scawthorn and Matilda Ridgeway and The Edit
In this episode of Backstage, Regina Botros speaks with Gabrielle Scawthorn, the writer and director of The Edit, and Matilda Ridgeway, one of its powerhouse performers. The Edit, now on stage at…
128. Joseph Althouse in Whitefella Yella Tree
In this episode of Backstage, Regina Botros sits down with Joseph Althouse, the Pertame and Tiwi actor captivating audiences in the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of Whitefella Yella Tree by…
127. Alex McClintock - 24 Hours in Kings Cross
Photographer Alex McClintock joins Regina Botros on Backstage to talk about his latest collaboration with audio documentarian Mike Williams: 24 Hours in Kings Cross, a genre-bending live documentary…
126. Mayu Iwasaki and The Face of Jizo
Regina Botros sits down with actor Mayu Iwasaki, who stars as Mitsue in The Face of Jizo at the Seymour Centre. This poignant play, written by Hisashi Inoue, explores the emotional aftermath of the…
125. Nick Schlieper on Grief is a Thing with Feathers
In this episode, Regina Botros sits down with legendary lighting and set designer Nick Schlieper to explore the hauntingly beautiful world of Grief is the Thing with Feathers, now playing at Belvoir…
124. Peter Evans Takes on Coriolanus
Peter Evans, Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare, talks with Regina Botros about his new production of Coriolanus as well as, how he came to be the Artistic Director of the company. One of…
123. Jessica Arthur Talks Koreaboo
In this episode, Regina Botros speaks with Jessica Arthur, director and dramaturg of Koreaboo, a bold new work for Griffin Theatre Company. Currently the New Work Associate - Artist Development at…
122. Pamela Rabe on Beckett’s Happy Days
I’m joined by one of Australia’s most celebrated actors—Pamela Rabe. With a career spanning decades, Pamela has earned acclaim across stage and screen, and is also a respected stage director. Her…
121. Alex Berlage - Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
In this colourful episode, Regina Botros is joined by the talented Alexander Berlage, the award-winning director and lighting designer, to dive into his dazzling new production of Women on the Verge…
120. Jess Fuchs and Sex Jokes For Women
🎙️ Regina Botros in Conversation with Jess Fuchs On this episode, Regina chats with the brilliantly chaotic Jess Fuchs about her upcoming comedy festival show, Sex Jokes for Women. Jess is an…
119. Tom Gleisner
Tom Gleisner joins Regina Botros to talk about his musical Bloom, playing at Sydney Theatre Company. He's an Australian comedian, television presenter, producer, director, writer, occasional actor…
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