Thirty Minute Call

Drummer from Augie March, David Williams talks to us ahead of the Sunset Studies Live 2021 performances. The call begins with David trying to work out if their Melbourne show tomorrow night will go ahead due to a COVID outbreak and turns into a really 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'.  This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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. This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Comedian Frankie McNair has a picnic while talking worst gigs ever, being creative in COVID and overthinking! This episode of Thirty Minute Call is hosted by Joe Gleeson and presented by the Canberra Theatre Centre.