Please note: this episode contains adult themes and discussions of sexual violence.
On this special episode of the podcast we chat with not one, not two, but three of the cast members of JAGGED LITTLE PILL THE MUSICAL which concludes its Australian Tour at the Sydney Theatre Royal on the 14th August.
I'm joined by performers AYDAN, Liam Head and Grace Miell who play Phoenix, Nick Healy and Bella respectively. We chat about why Jagged Little Pill is an important musical for our contemporary society, as well as what their favourite moments are from the production itself, including some behind the scenes stories that audiences would never see. AYDAN, Liam and Grace share hilarious backstage shenanigans, near on stage mishaps and what cast are thinking during some of the most intense moments in the production.
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JAGGED LITTLE PILL tells the story of the Healys, the perfectly imperfect family. To the outside world, they are the suburban ideal – a PTA mum who is always cheering on her kids, a busy lawyer dad providing the best for his family, a high achieving son who's just made valedictorian, and the artistic adopted daughter fighting for change in small-town Connecticut. But nothing is as it seems.
About AYDAN:
Singer Songwriter AYDAN has left his teenage years behind after growing up on Australian TV. AYDAN’s impressive performances on ‘The Voice’ 2018 had coaches marvelling, cementing him as an up and coming talent in the Australian Music Scene.
Join AYDAN on his journey with Jagged Little Pill and his new song releases on Instagram @aydan_music and Facebook www.facebook.com/AydansMusic
About Liam:
Plucked from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre course at 19 years of age, Liam is thrilled to be making his professional debut in GWB Entertainment’s Australian premiere of Jagged Little Pill. During his studies, Liam was privileged to perform many roles; most memorably Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde the Musical, Army Officer in Les Misérables and Kenickie in Grease.
About Grace:
Hailing from Brisbane, Grace began training in performing arts from the early age of 5 at Kidz-n-co Talent Musical Theatre School. When she was 16 years old she travelled with her Theatre School to dance and sing at Disney World (Orlando USA) and then performed on the cruise ship Enchantment of The Seas throughout the USA. Grace’s stage experience includes The Wild Blue by Anthony Crowley (Federation University) performing for the Starlight Children’s Foundation as a singer soloist.
Timings:
05:05 - Let's Talk About Jagged
07:45 - Who do you play in the show?
15:34 - Behind the scenes stories
21:56 - You Outta Know and the Standing Ovations
27:44 - Is there a part in the show you love?
RESOURCES
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