Is it my Cup of Tea?: Recent Episodes
The Drama Merchant
IS IT MY CUP OF TEA is based on the idioms “It’s my cup of Tea” & “Not my cup of Tea" to describe something you like & don’t like. Everybody has differing opinions, likes and dislikes, but if there is one thing everyone can agree upon is that people just want to be entertained! I'm an avid movie lover and use to enjoyed discussing films with various people and listening to differing points of views, when I uploaded my opinion on Facebook. Until one day I stopped doing it, realizing that I should redirect this energy towards my community, and the arts in general. The Gold Coast, and Queensland in general, is full of creative individuals, in fact the Gold Coast is also home to 32 theatre companies who pour their hearts and souls into productions that can take up to 10 or more so weeks to put together, and sometimes on shoestring budgets! Its here that this thriving community deserves good audiences, just as much as the local cinema does, and I wanted to find a way that I could influence & educate people to support the local creative arts scene.
Hocus Pocus 2 can be seen on Disney+
Its directed by Anne Fletcher with a screenplay by Jen D'Angelo
Runtime: 103 minutes
Starring: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Sam Richardson, Doug Jones, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Tony Hale & Hannah Waddingham
Have you seen Hocus Pocus 2?
Leave your comments on Facebook post, the link you can find in this podcast.
Its streaming now on Disney+ I would like to hear if it was your cup of tea.
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) by Kevin MacLeod
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Music: Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
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Blonde can be seen on Netlfix
Its written & directed by Andrew Dominik, based on Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates
Runtime: 166 minutes
Starring: Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale, Xavier Samuel, Julianne Nicholson
Have you seen Blonde? Leave your comments on Facebook post, the link you can find in this podcast.
Its streaming now on Netflix now & I would like to hear if it was your cup of tea.
Source material:
Wikipedia Blonde (2022 film)
Wikipedia Blonde (novel)
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) by Kevin MacLeod
Free download click here
License (CC BY 4.0): click here
Artist website: click here
Music: Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: click here
License (CC BY 4.0): click here
Artist website: click here
Hello and welcome to Is it my cup of tea? I am your host Nathan Schulz and this show is aimed to bring you information about the creative projects happening in the local community & independent theatre scene; along with reviews, opinions & discussions about films, streaming, music, podcasts & other forms of creativity along the way.
I will also bring you information about anything I produce, as The Drama Merchant, to see if it’s ... your cup of tea?
In this episode I’ll be bringing you some information about Good Time Theatrics’ latest production: The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh
Good Time Theatrics are presenting The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, at Pips theatre, Milton, from 18-27th of Aug.
Tickets are $40.00, with concession at $33 and group of 6+ at $30 each. Click Here for tickets
Research sources for this podcast:
Wikipedia
Stageagent
Click Here to read David Rooney's 2005 Variety review
Click Here to read Ben Brantly's 2005 New York Times review
Click Here to read Philip Fisher's 2005 British Theatre Guide review
Click Here to read Lola MacMillan 2007 Australian Stage review
In this episode I’ll be doing a little cross promotion, as I bring you some information about Observatory Theatre’s latest production: Control by Keziah Warner.
If the series BLACK MIRROR or WESTWORLD were your cup of tea then this Australian play, about humanity’s relationship with technology, is being performed at Queensland Multicultural Centre, Brisbane, in June, under the direction of Matilda Nominee Timothy Wynn, and after doing a little research, it sounds like the show will be an experience to watch and listen.
Show runs for a strictly limited season on the ground floor auditorium at the Queensland Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. Show involves coarse language and sexual references. Season runs 9th – 11th June 2022 with a start time of 7:30pm and a run time of 90minutes with no intermission.
Grab a discount on tickets with codeword FUTURE, when you purchase tickets at the checkout! You can find the links to ticketing and Observatory theatre on this podcast
To purchase tickets, click here
Research used for this podcast:
Red stitch theatre – CONTROL. To read more click here
Theatre Travels review - Megan Mitchell. To read, click here
To visit the Observatory Theatre Facebook page. Click here
To visit the Observatory Theatre website. Click here
Music used in this episode was by Kevin McLeod
Investigations by Kevin MacLeod. To download, click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) by Kevin MacLeod. To download, click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod. To download, click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this episode I’ll be talking to you about my next intimate theatrical production Bu21 by Stuart Slade, and I ask a question to you, dear listener. Do you feel comfortable feeding your macabre thirst for shock, as you listen & watch 6 traumatized individuals strip their broken emotions down to their core in an attempt to heal & save themselves, in the horror movie we know as life?
BU21, written by Stewart Slade will be performed at BackDock Arts, 103 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The show has a limited run on the 15th, 16th, 17th of June, from 7:00pm, with no intermission.
Please be warned that this show has high level coarse language, and deals with adult themes, such as suicide, that may trigger or offend people. Audience discretion is advised.
Tickets are $40.00 per person or $35.60 for those who join The Drama Merchant as free subscribers. Enter the promo code "DMSUB" at the checkout. To purchase tickets, click here.
Want more to read more about the script? Read Julia Mesrobian’s Dear Reader blog by clicking here:
LINKS TO RESEARCH USED IN THIS PODCAST.
Article: Documentary & Verbatim Theatre by Tom Cantrell. To read, click here
Theatre News: Dom O'Hanlon, London Theatre, 2016. To read, click here
Review: Dom O’Hanlon, London Theatre, 2017. To read, click here
Review: FERGUS MORGAN, exeunt magazine, 2017. To read, click here
Review: Paul Taylor, The Independent, 2017. To read, click here
Review: Michael Billington, The Guardian, 2017. To read, click here
Music from Kevin McLeod
Investigations by Kevin MacLeod. To download, click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) by Kevin MacLeod. To download, click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Highlight Reel by Kevin MacLeod/ To download, click here
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I’ve turned my educative workshop into a site specific, interactive performance workshop, for an audience of 30, for one show only, at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, as part of the Anywhere Festival – Moreton Bay.
The Golden Age of Radio, otherwise known as G.A.R. was created around my love for old time radio drama and inspired by the experience I had as a kid at Movie World, in the early 90’s, where, if you were lucky, you got to put sound effects to scene from Lethal Weapon 2 on their studio backlot tour.
This is a FREE show on Sunday 22nd May at 1:00pm. Located at Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside.
Click here to purchase tickets via the Anywhere Festival website:
Music in this episode is by Kevin Macleod
Investigations by Kevin MacLeod, click here to visit page
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) by Kevin MacLeod, click here to download music
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Highlight Reel by Kevin MacLeod, click here to download music
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Hello and welcome to an episode of “Is it my Cup of Tea?” an occasional podcast bringing you information to see if unique blends of creativity are … your cup of tea!
The cast of Boys in the Band is are a mixture of Gold Coast locals who are treading the boards for the first time and others coming back after years of doing nothing! They are Ricky Moss, Clay Carlaw, Beau Frigault, Anton King, Dylan Pereira, Jasper Jacavou-Jonshon, Mitchell Spence, Oscar Apps-Perry & Adam Hellier
In this episode I have a chat with them and director Jake Goodall about Javeenbah's current production.
Please excuse the sound in this recording, the microphone was playing up. If want more info on The Boys in the Band, check out episode 20!
Performances at Javeenbah Theatre begin on the 25th March 2022 -and runs until 9th April. Ticket prices are $25 an adult, $22 concession and all tickets for opening night are $20.00
Javeenbah also have an early bird special on ticket pricing. You get $2 off every ticket up to 2 weeks before opening! So I would suggest booking now to take advantage of this offer and get ready for one interesting party to take place on the Gold Coast!
To purchase tickets click here
It seems that Javeenbah theatre are throwing a party in Nerang, that Gold Coast locals shouldn’t miss, in the production called “The Boys in the Band.” by Mart Crowley.
Upon researching the play, I found that the “The Boys in the Band” was the first American drama about openly gay men to achieve major commercial success in 1968. It was ground-breaking for its portrayal of gay life.
In his Upper East Side apartment, Michael is throwing a birthday party for Harold, a self-avowed thirty-two-year-old, pockmarked, Jew fairy, complete with a surprise gift: Cowboy, a street hustler. As the evening wears on – fuelled by drugs and alcohol – The party climax's with a tense Truth or Dare-style telephone game that leads to a series of uncomfortable confessions.
Articles I’ve read have painted a picture that as a whole, the show is a landmark comic drama that is an engaging and powerful piece of theatre, that is as enjoyable as it is menacing!
This is Jake's directorial debut, and I caught a glimpse of the collaboration between him, his cast and crew, and I must say the script and performances were as educative as they were entertaining.
The cast of Boys in the Band is are a mixture of Gold Coast locals who are treading the boards for the first time and others coming back after years of doing nothing! They are:
Ricky Moss, Clay Carlaw, Beau Frigault, Anton King, Dylan Pereira, Jasper Jacavou-Jonshon, Mitchell Spence, Oscar Apps-Perry & Adam Hellier
Performances at Javeenbah Theatre begin on the 25th March 2022 -and runs until 9th April. Ticket prices are $25 an adult, $22 concession and all tickets for opening night are $20.00p.p. and can be purchased by clicking the link here
If you would like to read the reviews written by Marilyn Stasio and Matt Windman, along with other information about the show to help perk your curiosity in tasting this unique blend of tea, you can click on the link in this podcast.
Marilyn Stasio, Variety review 2018, click here
Matt Windman, amny review, click here
Glen Weldon, npr review, click here
Ryan Murphy produced a second film adaptation for Netflix with the 2018 Broadway revival cast with Joe Mantello directing,
to read click here
All music used was created by Kevin McLeod.
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod, to download or listen click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Spy Glass by Kevin MacLeod, to download or listen click here
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Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) by Kevin MacLeod, to download and listen click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Investigations by Kevin MacLeod, to download and listen click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Della makes cakes, not judgment calls – those she leaves to her husband, Tim. But when the girl she helped raise comes back home to North Carolina to get married, and the fiancé is actually a fiancée, Della’s life gets turned upside down. She can’t really make a cake for such a wedding, can she? For the first time in her life, Della has to think for herself.
A delicious dramatic comedy, set in the present-day, that asks the big questions about love, marriage, tolerance, and baking. Faith, family, and frosting will collide in this contemporary play that gives us all permission to examine our beliefs and maybe even change our minds.
The Cake premiered at the Echo Theatre Company in Los Angeles, CA in June 2017 under the direction of Jennifer Chambers and Gold Coast Little Theatre, in Southport, Queensland, has the Australian premiere which is directed by local stalwart Jim Dickson.
The show stars Gold Coast locals: Marie Dickson plays Della, Stephen Nash as Tim, Anne Vaugh as Macy, and Samantha McClurg as Jen.
THE CAKEA dramatic comedy by Bekah BrunstetterAustralian Premiere | GCLT 2022Directed by Jim Dickson
DATES: 05 February – 26 February 2022
To Book tickets online click here.
To read reviewer Douglas Kennedy thoughts click here
Welcome to the first episode of 2022, and Spotlight theatre's first show of year: Puffs!
In episode 16 I talked about a little bit about the show PUFFS! from some research I had done. In this episode, recorded on the 19th Dec 2021, my wife Peta Schulz (a certain boy wizard fan) and myself caught a glimpse behind the scenes as the group rehearsed, this very funny show, and sat down with the cast and crew to ask a few questions!
To book tickets for performance at Spotlight Theatre, Benowa, QLD, click here
If your listening to this for the first time check out Ep 16 to find out more details!
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The synopsis of the show is as follows: For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of The Puffs who just happened to be there too. PUFFS gives you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three new heroes just trying to make it through wizard school.
PUFFS; or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic, is the record breaking Off-Broadway comedy hit, that performed at Brisbane Powerhouse in 2019, and will be produced by Spotlight Theatre and Directed by Mitch Walsh
To read the 2019 review, written in Scenestr by Jesse Chaffey, when performance at Brisbane Powerhouse click here
To find out more about Matt Cox visit -http://www.mattcoxland.com/press
Music in this episode provided by Kevin Macleod
Adventures In Adventureland by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/8287-adventures-in-adventureland
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4502-the-path-of-the-goblin-king-v2
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Investigations by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Do you still believe in Santa? Do you know what The Radioplay Hour is?
In today’s episode I’m going to talk about one of MY upcoming productions, and final LIVE show of the year, The Radioplay Hour LIVE: Miracle on 34th Street which will involve retro audio storytelling, sound effects, and live music being performed on the grounds of the oldest surviving residence in the Glass House Mountains, Bankfoot House, on Friday December 3rd 2021.
Just as people have a passion for shakesphere, Chekov and other classical types of theatre, I have a passion for embracing, and recreating the art of the Radio play or Radio Drama and explain how I came up with the concept of The Radioplay Hour - LIVE& pass on information about Miracle on 34th Street.
With a radio set up in front of the staging area you can choose to watch the “behind the scenes” and participate in the show, or you can just close your eyes and listen. Either way I’ve found over time, this has created an experience that is a fun, engaging use in performing live storytelling.
Free guided tours of Bankfoot House and Christmas Exhibition available between 4:30pm & 5:30pm . Refreshments available onsite
To find out more information about Bankfoot house, click here
Live music from 5:30pm, Miracle on 34th Street from 6:00pm
Tickets are $15p.p. click here to purchase.
If you purchase 4 tickets, use the word “MERRYXMAS” to receive 10% off
or if you purchase 8 tickets use the word “GOODWILL” to receive 25%, at the checkout.
To listen to other episodes of The Radioplay Hour click here
Music in this episode by Kevin MacLeod
Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) by Kevin MacLeod click here License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Investigations by Kevin MacLeod click here
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Holiday Weasel by Kevin MacLeod click here License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod click here
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Krampus's Workshop by Kevin MacLeod click here License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
I’m curious to see PUFFS as I’m thinking this could be another good cup of tea for me, along with those who aren't muggles.
The synopsis of the show is as follows: For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of The Puffs who just happened to be there too. PUFFS gives you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three new heroes just trying to make it through wizard school.
PUFFS; or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic, is the record breaking Off-Broadway comedy hit, that performed at Brisbane Powerhouse in 2019, and will be produced by Spotlight Theatre and Directed by Mitch Walsh
To book tickets for performance at Spotlight Theatre, Benowa, QLD, you can click here
To read The New York Times review by Laura Collins-Hughes click here
To read the Playbill article written by Ruthie Fierberg called Puffs Playwright Reveals Plans for Two More Harry Potter Parodies
click here
To read the 2019 review, written in Scenestr by Jesse Chaffey, when performance at Brisbane Powerhouse click here
To find out more about Matt Cox click here
Music in this episode was provided by Kevin Macleod
Adventures In Adventureland by Kevin MacLeod click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) by Kevin MacLeod click here
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Investigations by Kevin MacLeod click here
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The Reaction Theory is an emerging theatre collective group that loves to create and share fresh theatre that is targeted towards people ages 18-29! Founder and Creative Producer Egan Sun-Bin is excited to bring this play back to Brisbane with a new generation of emerging artists.
An Australian theatre maker and screenwriter, Zoe Dawson is based in Melbourne. A meta-satirical play the “The Unspoken Word is ‘Joe’” was one of Zoe Dawson’s first plays, in her early artistic career. Its about playwright, Zoey Dawson, and a play she has written and would describe as beautiful, tender, sad and funny. But also really clever, really honest, and really raw and emotional. It’s about a break-up – but it’s not just a breakup play. Apparently, it’s got lots of other layers to it and she hopes you, the audience, like it. A lot.
I’m hoping to chat to members of the Reaction Theory group soon to see if I can bring you more information to help you to decide if this “post-modern piss-take” is your cup of tea!
You can also follow their Facebook & Instagram page for updates or visit their website more info & tickets.
The Unspoken Word is ‘Joe’ runs 24th - 27th November 2021,at the Back dock Arts, Fortitude Valley QLD.
To read more of Liza Dezfouli review The Unspoken Word is Joe | MKA: Theatre of New Writing on the Australian Stage website click here
Music in this episode by Kevin MacLeod:
Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) by Kevin MacLeod. Click Here
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Investigations by Kevin MacLeod. Click here
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In this episode Douglas Kennedy, Imogen, Peta and myself chat about our viewing of Gold Coast Little Theatre's current production Green Day's American Idiot, to see if its your cup of tea? If you interested to hear more of Douglas Kennedy's thoughts you can read his review here
Gold Coast Little Theatre is located in Southport, and the season run of the show finishes on Oct 2nd. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here
In this episode Imogen, Peta and myself chat about our viewing of Good Time Theatrics current production, Awakening by Daniel Lammin, before its season was cut short by the Queensland lockdown. Awakening is a play, for mature audiences and adults, that is about Moral codes and Teenage recklessness and a 21st century rendition of ‘Spring Awakening’ which takes the particulars of the original story and plays with the topics of sexual blossoming, abuse and maturity with an Aussie okka twist.
Trigger Warning (!!!): This play deals with sensitive material that pertains to issues such as rape, abuse and suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.
Awakening is being performed in Brisbane at the Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills, QLD 4170
Fri., 10 September 2021, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEST
Tickets are $15 - $35 and can be purchased here
You can stay up to date with Good Time Theatrics by following their Instagram or Facebook
In our last episode Doug Kennedy had a chat to director Kurtis Laing & producer Sophie Wickes of ‘Good Time Theatrics’ on their own personal experience with what it was like tackling such a raw script.
In this episode we will begin with Imogen talking to Sophie Wickes and Drew Buchanan about the roles they play and I have a chat with Kurtis Laing director to director.
Daniel Lammin’s 21st century rendition of ‘Spring Awakening’, known as Awakening, takes the particulars of the original story and plays with the topics of sexual blossoming, abuse, and maturity with an Aussie twist. Brisbane-based production company Good Time Theatrics are currently touring the show and coming to HOTA, on the Gold Coast, for two shows on 30th & 31st July. Click here for tickets
If you don't live on the Gold Coast to catch their limited season, and this episode perked your interest in trying this shows its unique Australian flavour, they are also taking the show to Nambour (August 7th), Ipswich (August 13), Brisbane (August 14), Toowoomba (Aug 28) and Noosa (Sept 4). For more information on these shows click here or follow them on Facebook or Instagram
Welcome! Grab yourself a cup and saucer, make yourself comfortable as you join me, and some special guests, in my tearoom, where I will share with you information from the tea pot entitled: Awakening.
Trigger warning as this episode / play deals with sensitive material that pertains to issues such as rape, abuse, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised, as the group exchange views and perspectives about the play, as well as the directorial choices and concepts behind the show.
Daniel Lammin’s 21st century rendition of ‘Spring Awakening’, known as Awakening, takes the particulars of the original story and plays with the topics of sexual blossoming, abuse, and maturity with an Aussie twist. Brisbane-based production company Good Time Theatrics are currently touring the show and coming to HOTA, on the Gold Coast, for two shows on 30th & 31st July. Click here for tickets
In the first of a two-part episode Doug Kennedy has a chat to director Kurtis Laing & producer Sophie Wickes of ‘Good Time Theatrics’ on their own personal experience with what it was like tackling such a raw script, and why it is important for modern audiences. Especially in today’s times of societal uncertainty for the younger generation.
If you don't live on the Gold Coast to catch their limited season, and this episode perked your interest in trying this shows its unique Australian flavour, they are also taking the show to Nambour (August 7th), Ipswich (August 13), Brisbane (August 14), Toowoomba (Aug 28) and Noosa (Sept 4). For more information on these shows click here or follow them on Facebook or Instagram
Hello fellow collaborators and guests, and welcome to an episode of “Is it my Cup of Tea?” I am The Drama Merchant and your welcome to grab yourself a cup of Green Tea & make yourself comfortable in my tearoom as we listen to an interview I had with Jazz Milburn, creative director, and owner, of The Vinyl Playground. A Melbourne artist, Jazz recently moved to the Gold Coast, where she used her artistic talent as a form of therapy and created her first solo exhibition, relating to art is essential, called “Drop on by” at Urban Paradise Gallery, in Surfers Paradise.
To find out more about Drop on by click here
Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to an episode of “Is it my cup of Tea?” and this is the Imogen report!
Collaborator and assistant, Imogen Heine - Saxton uses public transport to fuel her passion to see whats going on in the arts and entertainment sector, in Southeast Queensland! In her first report Peta Schulz chats to her about seeing Lynch and Paterson’s Jesus Christ Superstar at Twelfth Night theatre, School of Rock performed at Redcliffe musical theatre and Slingsby's Emil and the Detective’s which performed at QPAC, which both The Drama Merchant and Imogen compare experiences.
For more information on the on the following theatre companies click on the names to visit their websites, and if you would like to appear on the show contact The Drama Merchant by clicking here, or the Facebook pages Is it my cup of tea or The Drama Merchant.
Intro and outro music:
There It Is by Kevin MacLeod
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License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Welcome! Grab a cup and saucer, make yourself comfortable in my tearoom, as Peta Schulz, Narelle Schmalkuche, myself, The Drama Merchant, and special guest Sonia Gava as we chat about a performance, we saw of Playhouse Creatures at Javeenbah Theatre, to see if it’s … your cup of tea?
If your feeling intrigued after listening? Be sure to catch Playhouse Creatures at Javeenbah Theatre, Cnr Stevens & Ferry Streets, Nerang, from the 16th July to 31st July. Tickets can be purchased here
Hello and welcome to part 2 of of this episode of Is it my Cup of Tea? As I continue to chat with the cast & director of Technicolour Theatres latest production A Midsummer night's Dream. Whilst Doug was chatting to Andrew Cockcroft – Penman in our last episode, I was also having a chat with two other cast members Alex Kaan & Egan Sun-Bin about their experience working on the production, and also get the chance to ask Andrew, director to director, a few questions.
If this show sounds like your cup of tea, season runs 22nd – 25th July at the Gold Coast Botanical Gardens, and tickets can be purchased by clicking here
Welcome! Grab a cup and saucer, make yourself comfortable in my tearoom, as I share with you information from the tea pot entitled: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Part 1 of this podcast Doug Kennedy has a chat with director & producer Andrew Cockroft-Penman about the shows context and I speak to actors Sam Hocking & Sophie Kleinschmidt about their experience rehearsing the show.
The show is being produced by Technicolour Theatre Company; a Gold Coast based independent theatre who, following their 2020 sell-out season of ‘Romeo and Juliet’, are performing ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’, under the stars at the Gold Coast Botanical Gardens, 22nd - 25th of July.
For tickets click here
Playhouse Creatures, written by April De Angelis, is set in London during the year in 1669, a time when theatres were reopening after seventeen years of Puritan suppression, and the first English actresses begin to appear on stage. The play and aims to provide a moving and often comic account of the precarious lives of Restoration actresses.
In this episode Doug Kennedy, arts & entertainer writer, and journalist has joined the team and he sits down with Kaela Gray at the Javeenbah Theatre, and chats to the director about the show’s historical context to see if it’s… your cup of tea!
Season runs 16th – 31st July 2021 at tickets can be purchased here
Welcome! Grab yourself a cup and saucer and Join me and my guests Imogen Saxton - Heine, Narelle Schmalkuche and my wife Peta Schulz, 4 audience members, as we discuss and talk about our experience watching the opening night performance of Metamorphoses at Gold Coast Little Theatre, to help perk your interest in seeing it this show is your Cup of Tea!
For tickets to see Metamorphoses, running 19th June to 10th July 2021, click here
In this episode I chat to Lucca Mae, a song writer, singer and street musician to see if it's your cup of tea. The music you hear in this episode is original
Hello and welcome to an episode of “Is it my Cup of Tea?” a podcast about theatre and creativity. My name is Nathan Schulz, otherwise known as The Drama Merchant, and your welcome to grab yourself a cup and saucer, make yourself comfortable as you join me, and some special guests, in my tearoom, where I will continue to share with you information from the tea pot entitled: Metamorphosis.
When I visited Gold Coast Little Theatre to speak with the director, I also had to the chance to speak with some of his collaborators, about community theatre and on their experience working on Metamorphosis, to help see if its… your cup of tea. Let us have a listen!
IS IT MY CUP OF TEA is based on the idioms “It’s my cup of Tea” & “Not my cup of Tea" to describe something you like & don’t like. Everybody has differing opinions, likes and dislikes, but if there is one thing everyone can agree upon is that people just want to be entertained!
I'm an avid movie lover use to enjoyed discussing films with various people and listening to differing points of views, when I uploaded my opinion on Facebook. Until one day I stopped doing it, realizing that I should redirect this energy towards my community, and the arts in general. The Gold Coast is full of creative individuals with stories to tell! It is also home to 32 theatre companies on the Gold Coast, who pour their hearts and souls into productions that can take up to 10 or more so weeks to put together, and sometimes on shoestring budgets!
Its here that this thriving community deserves good audiences, just as much as the local cinema does, and I wanted to find a way that I could influence & educate people to support the local creative arts scene.