Nov 3, 2022
Have you ever noticed how many of our most famous acclaimed exports come from Western Australia? Heath Ledger. Kate Mulvaney. Tim Minchin.
This episode - three ‘Perthies’ who’ve made it big in theatre, film and music talk to OFF STAGE about what’s in the water across in the West of Australia and why they think it bats above its average in terms of artistic success.
Marcus Graham tells the story of what made him leave WA. Genevieve Hegney talks about the incredible scene when she was starting out. Iain Grandage looks to the future of a thriving arts scene for Western Australian artists.
Links:
National Library of Australia On Stage Exhibition
Guests:
Marcus Graham - actor, director
Genevieve Hegney - actor, voice over artist, playwright
Iain Grandage - composer, Director of Perth Festival
Credits:
Melanie Tait - writer, producer and presenter of Off Stage
Kim Lester - technical producer and sound engineer of Off Stage