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WHISPERS IN THE WINGS podcast launches, giving insights into the career of a Stage Manager

Musical theatre stage managers Joshua Broadbent and Kelly Plank launched a new podcast Whispers In The Wings this week. Focusing on the life of a stage manager, with fun and fascinating insights, the professional podcast is aimed at those new to the industry, or who are curious about the career of a stage manager.

New episodes will drop fortnightly, with each episode divided into two acts. In Act One the hosts dive into a specific topic related to theatre, from rehearsals to tech, touring life, show calling, the good the bad the ugly and so much more. In Act Two they throw to the audience, allowing the listener to ask questions, seek advice and share their own experiences. Questions can be submitted via Instagram @WhispersInTheWings, via email whispersinthewingspodcast@gmail.com, or via a voice message that may be played during the episode.

Between the two hosts, there are over 10 years of professional experience in theatre and events, between here in Australia and in the United Kingdom. Joshua has been working professionally as an Assistant Stage Manager within Australia, his credits include The Wizard of Oz, Evita, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Come From Away and 9 to 5. Whereas Kelly has spent the past few years as a Deputy and Assistant Stage Manager on productions such as Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Full Monty and The Phantom of the Opera in and around United Kingdom.


Whispers In The Wings can be found on all podcast platforms or via www.whispersinthewingspodcast.com

Gabi Bergman

Gabi Bergman (she/her) is a Melbourne-based performer and educator, and the current Deputy Editor-in-Chief of AussieTheatre.com. She holds a double degree in Theatre Studies and Film/Screen Studies, along with a Master of Teaching (Secondary Education). A passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity in the arts, Gabi brings her deep love of storytelling to the stage, the page, and the classroom. A lifelong lover of theatre, she spends more on tickets than she’d like to admit. Her most prized possession is her ever-growing collection of theatre programs.

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