Episodes

  • EP 34: Chloe-Jean Vincent was born to play Anne Frank
    Mar 8 2026

    Jack and Eden are joined by award-winning actress Chloe-Jean Vincent, who is currently bringing her powerful portrayal of Anne Frank to the stage in The Diary of Anne Frank.

    In their conversation, they explore Chloe-Jean's lifelong connection to Anne and the emotional responsibility of portraying such an iconic historical figure.

    They also discuss the latest cast and show announcement, while teasing upgrades coming soon to the ENCORE website!


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    33 mins
  • EP 33: Kala Gare's journey to Sybylla (in caps)
    Feb 22 2026

    Jack and Eden are joined by powerhouse performer and musician Kala Gare who is currently starring in the encore season of My Brilliant Career at Southbank Theatre.

    They also chat about some huge cast announcements including Heathers, Waitress and more.


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    49 mins
  • EP 32: Hamish Johnston & Cameron Taylor get unhinged
    Feb 8 2026

    Joining Jack and Eden is Kitty Litter writer and actor Hamish Johnston, known for Tick, Tick… Boom!, Happy End,

    Utopia and the original cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

    Alongside him is director Cameron Taylor, a Cirque du Soleil performer whose playful, chaotic style perfectly suits this beautifully unhinged new play.

    They also discuss Jack’s trip to Sydney, where he saw Back to the Future and The Book of Mormon.


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    35 mins
  • EP 31: Groovin' with Drew Anthony & Ethan Churchill
    Jan 13 2026

    Jack and Eden are joined by the powerhouse duo behind Saturday Night Fever at the Athenaeum Theatre. Producer and director Drew Anthony returns to the show for the second time, following a smash-hit Perth season in 2024, alongside leading man Ethan Churchill.

    They also share their thoughts on Cats and Anastasia and preview what’s already booked for 2026.

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    46 mins
  • EP 30: A Very ENCORE Christmas with Andrew Coshan & Emily Robinson
    Dec 14 2025

    Jack and Eden are back with their 2025 Christmas Special, celebrating the festive season and the final episode of the year.

    They’re joined by Andrew Coshan and Emily Robinson, two New Zealand-born performers currently starring in A Christmas Carol at the Comedy Theatre.

    They also run through what’s making theatre news, share festive favourites, and wrap things up with a Christmas edition of Hum That Tune.

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    49 mins
  • EP 29: Ilario Grant moonwalks into Melbourne
    Nov 23 2025

    Jack and Eden are joined by Ilario Grant, whose career has skyrocketed internationally.

    He started out in R&B boy band Afterours, made his film debut in Praise This, and has covered the role of MJ on Broadway. Now he’s in Melbourne, leading MJ The Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

    They also dive into Wicked: For Good, speak to RED's director Iain Sinclair and share some exciting breaking theatre news.

    SPECIAL ENCORE OFFER - $99 tickets to MJ the Musical!*

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    54 mins
  • EP 28: This is Casey Donovan
    Nov 9 2025

    Jack and Eden are joined by Casey Donovan - one of Australia’s most powerful voices.

    From winning Australian Idol at just 16 to starring in major stage productions like Chicago, 9 to 5, & Juliet, Sister Act, and most recently Kimberly Akimbo, she’s done it all.

    Now, Casey is gearing up for her This Is Me tour which begins right here in Melbourne this February, with more than 50 dates scheduled across the country.
    They also chat about Melbourne Theatre Company’s Dying; A Memoir, Sydney Theatre Company’s The Talented Mr Ripley, Australian Shakespeare Company’s Hair, and Theatricals’ School of Rock.

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    49 mins
  • EP 27: Pamela Rabe is running the house at Manderley
    Oct 12 2025

    Jack and Eden are joined this week by celebrated actor and director Pamela Rabe who is a long-time Melbourne Theatre Company favourite, appearing in more than forty productions and is now taking on the roles of Mrs Danvers, Mrs Van Hopper and Beatrice in Rebecca.


    They also chat with Sarah Bowers, an actor, writer and director who recently graduated WAAPA with a Diploma and Bachelor of Music Theatre, and is now bringing her cabaret show Sarahtonin to Melbourne’s Fringe Festival.


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    47 mins