On today's episode we sit down with Dr Julie Shearer & Dr Richard Jordan about a transition coming to theatre at UNE.

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of UNE's Theatre department and in celebration of this milestone and acknowledgment of the current theatre scene, the department will be transitioning towards a new name under the banner of Theatre & Digital Performance.

This change comes with new philosophies, structural changes, and most excitingly a new unit.

We'll be exploring it all in this very special episode of Behind the Curtain.

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On today's episode we finish our conversation around the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal as we sit down with some of the leading cast behind the show Lana Howlett (Diana), James Meyer (Dan), & Belle Meyer (Natalie).

Next to Normal explores various themes around mental health, and in this discussion we'll be exploring the rehearsal process & the effects of these themes from an actors perspective.

Next to Normal, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 21st - 29th November.

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

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On today's episode we sit down with Cal Hunter & Bruce Menzies, the director and musical director behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal.

Next to Normal is a challenging musical that explores various themes around mental health in a very frank and realistic fashion. We'll be unpacking some of these themes and discuss it's importance in bringing it to the Armidale stage.

Next to Normal, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 21st - 29th November.

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

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