Thirty Minute Call

Thirty Minute Call is a discussion series featuring conversations with people working in the live performance industry about their hopes, practices and lives. Hosted by Joe Gleeson. Produced by and recorded for Canberra Theatre Centre.

David Williams - Augie March 05/25/2021

David Williams - Augie March Drummer from Augie March, David Williams talks to us ahead of the Sunset Studies Live 2021 performances. Our chat with Dave is an entertaining, humorous and honest yarn about the start of David's musical life, the recording of Sunset Studies, the struggles of being a sports nut and a musician on the road and a thing called 'Augie March Fight Club'. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/19229798

Jodie Farrugia - Choreographer 05/12/2021

Jodie Farrugia - Choreographer Jodie Farrugia is a choreographer and educator of theatre, dance and circus. She has choreographed part of REBEL, QL2 Dance’s major project for 2021 for their Quantum Leap ensemble. Jodie tells us more the show, her life in the arts and we reminisce about some of her early projects. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/19071710

Greg Fleet 04/21/2021

Greg Fleet Greg Fleet is an Australian comedian, actor and writer. In this episode we discuss people stealing his material, the impact of his book about his own heroin addiction 6 years on and his amazing new theatre production The Twins. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/18801167

Peter Combe - Children's Singer Songwriter 02/16/2021

Peter Combe - Children's Singer Songwriter Peter Combe is a legend of the Children's Music genre. He joins us before he heads out on another tour at the age of 72. We discuss his history, his love of politics and being a grandpa. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/17967164

Tara Cheyne MLA 02/03/2021

Tara Cheyne MLA Tara Cheyne is a Labor member for Ginninderra (covering most of Belconnen) in the ACT Legislative Assembly. She is our Minister for the Arts and in this episode we get to know Tara, hear about her love for the arts and about her holiday from hell. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/17799422

Jonathan Biggins 12/11/2020

Jonathan Biggins Jonathan Biggins is a writer actor and director who has been popping up at the Canberra Theatre Centre for at least 20 years. In this episode we discuss the history of The Wharf Revue, political correctness and parenting. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/17161745

Jarrad West - Everyman Theatre 10/20/2020

Jarrad West - Everyman Theatre Jarrad West is one of the founders of the Canberra based theatre company Everyman Theatre and one of the regular faces around the Canberra arts scene. In this chat we learn about his creative journey, growing up in Perth, his likes and dislikes when it comes to putting on a show and his worst audience member. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/16469282

Benny Eggmolesse - Comedian 10/08/2020

Benny Eggmolesse - Comedian Benny Eggmolesse is a Canberra based comedian with some great stories to tell and some amazing projects on the go. He gives us plenty of laughs as we discuss family, creative process, Mt. Isa, being a Christian and being a Dad. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/16317734

Emma Pask - Jazz Vocalist 09/17/2020

Emma Pask - Jazz Vocalist Emma Pask is an award winning Australian jazz vocalist and as we found out in this episode has some great stories to tell! Join us for a discussion about jazz music, some of the famous people she's performed for, live streams and nicknames. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/16047650

Frankie McNair 09/08/2020

Frankie McNair Comedian Frankie McNair has a picnic while talking worst gigs ever, being creative in COVID and overthinking! /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/15922904

Nathan Harrison - Boho Interactive 08/28/2020

Nathan Harrison - Boho Interactive Boho Interactive are bringing a theatrical game made specifically for Canberra into the theatre and Nathan is going to tell us all about it. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/15787022

The Beanies - Laura, Mim and Michael 07/21/2020

The Beanies - Laura, Mim and Michael The Beanies an Australian children's entertainment trio are full of energy and passion and in this episode we discuss how all their different skillsets have them come together to make one great team. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/15294608

Melinda Schneider 07/02/2020

Melinda Schneider Australian country music singer and songwriter, Melinda Schneider joins us to talk about her love for Doris Day, gigs from her loungeroom and being forced into taking a break! /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/15053867

Luke Currie-Richardson - Storyteller 06/26/2020

Luke Currie-Richardson - Storyteller "We are walking in two worlds... It's a lot more difficult than you think, having to juggle both traditional and modern responsibilities." Luke Currie-Richardson discusses life in 2020 as a storyteller with a great pride for his Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and what brought him to where he is today. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/14974082

Chris Endrey - Artist 06/19/2020

Chris Endrey - Artist Chris Endrey is an artist of many stripes and also happens to be the former host of this podcast. We invite him back on to talk about his latest project, nudity, self doubt, possibly the greatest time of his life and a very recent low point. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/14885855

Kathryn O’Keeffe from Circa 05/29/2020

Kathryn O’Keeffe from Circa Kat has been a full time circus performer with Circa since 2012 and loves it! In this episode we find out how a hyperactive kid from Canberra got to be travelling the world performing for a living. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/14610974

The Umbilical Brothers - David and Shane 05/14/2020

The Umbilical Brothers - David and Shane David and Shane have been performing as The Umbilical Brothers for almost 30 years so they have a few good stories to tell! In this episode they tell us about getting robbed, hanging out with Robin Williams, their new show, discovering the silver lining of a pandemic, the difference between kids and adult comedy and their career low lights. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/14415860

Beth Stephen from Teeny Tiny Stevies 05/05/2020

Beth Stephen from Teeny Tiny Stevies Beth Stephen performs in kids band 'The Teeny Tiny Stevies' alongside her Sister Byll. Beth discusses the journey thus far of the band. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/14287649

Alex Budd on being the new Director of CTC during a pandemic 04/30/2020

Alex Budd on being the new Director of CTC during a pandemic Alex Budd is the new Director of Canberra Theatre Centre. In this episode we discuss the effects the Covid 19 epidemic has had on the arts and explore Alex's history in live performance. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/14212160

Ep 11: Chris Ryan Talks Comedy 12/19/2019

Ep 11: Chris Ryan Talks Comedy Chris Ryan is an Australian comedian. She shares her reflections from the comedy journey thus far ahead of her appearance at the 2020 Canberra Comedy Festival. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/12461855

Ep 10: David Suchet 12/16/2019

Ep 10: David Suchet David Suchet is the legendary British actor well loved for his portrayal of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. He opens up upon his approach to the role and the influence that this unique experience had on his life. David will take audiences behind the scenes in 'Poirot and More: A Retrospective', which comes to the Canberra Theatre Centre from 20-21 January 2020. Thirty Minute Call is hosted and produced by artist Chris Endrey for the Canberra Theatre Centre. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/12285158

Ep 9: Jennifer Morris on life as an arts marketer 12/12/2019

Ep 9: Jennifer Morris on life as an arts marketer Jennifer Morris is the head of marketing at the Canberra Theatre Centre and chats with Chris about her perspective in the arts. Thirty Minute Call is produced by Chris Endrey for the Canberra Theatre Centre. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/12372953

Ep 8: Enya Daly Speaks About Forging A Career In Acting 11/19/2019

Ep 8: Enya Daly Speaks About Forging A Career In Acting As a recent graduate of NIDA's prestigious acting course, Enya Daly is stepping out into her career. The paradox of limitless potential careers and options constrained by a narrow market is a familiar story for artists, and Enya generously shares the thoughts and hopes from her perspective. Enya is currently on tour playing Spot in the stage production of the classic children's character. Spot is on at the Canberra Theatre Centre on 29 and 30 November 2019. Thirty Minute Call is hosted by artist Chris Endrey and produced for the Canberra Theatre Centre. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/12090110

Ep 7: Simon Burke on a Life Spent Acting and The Wharf Revue 11/07/2019

Ep 7: Simon Burke on a Life Spent Acting and The Wharf Revue Chris Endrey speaks with Simon Burke on his beginnings as a child actor, his career since, advocacy, politics and his upcoming tour to Canberra as a member of The Wharf Revue. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/11943383

Ep 6: Paul Dempsey on recording a new album with Something for Kate 10/29/2019

Ep 6: Paul Dempsey on recording a new album with Something for Kate "You sometimes wonder if the World needs another singer-songwriter, or another musician... I guess the thing I come back to, is that I hear from people that it helps them." - Paul Dempsey /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/11833751

Ep 5: Arj Barker on Comedy, Acting and His Life 10/25/2019

Ep 5: Arj Barker on Comedy, Acting and His Life Chris Endrey sits down with Arj Barker to discuss Arj's life, his experiences with acting, comedy and his upcoming tour. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/11777858

Ep 4: Charles Firth of The Chaser 09/27/2019

Ep 4: Charles Firth of The Chaser Charles Firth is a writer and comedian familiar to most Australians as a member of the Chaser crew. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/11323847

Ep 3: Zoe Pepper, Director of The Irresistible 09/19/2019

Ep 3: Zoe Pepper, Director of The Irresistible Chris sits with down Zoe Pepper to discuss her arts practice, the complexity of human behaviour, studying at the World's most prestigious clown school and what comes next. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/11313119

Ep 2: Stephen Moore, Company Manager for Melbourne Theatre Company 09/03/2019

Ep 2: Stephen Moore, Company Manager for Melbourne Theatre Company Chris Endrey sat down with Stephen Moore who works as Company Director for the Melbourne Theatre Company. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/11097671

Ep 1: Betty Grumble 08/09/2019

Ep 1: Betty Grumble Sex clown Betty Grumble is the creation of Sydney artist Emma Maye Gibson. Her latest show Love & Anger is rightfully described as a ‘Flesh Riot’. /episode/index/show/thirtyminutecall/id/10833989

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