Life On Tour
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Hosted by Manon GB, this is a podcast that celebrates the highs and lows of being a touring musical theatre performer in Australia. Whether you're in the industry right now, whether you want to learn something new, or if you just want to have a laugh, this is the podcast for you!
Life On Tour
4M ago
Welcome to the final episode of 2023!
In this episode, Manon shares excerpts of 12 episodes of the podcast during 2023. It's a fun episode full of variety and recaps some important lessons.
Yo can support the pod by buying Manon a coffee <3
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeontourpod?l=fr
You can follow the podcast on instagram @lifeontourpod
Here is the link to Will Centurion's website:
https://www.mrwillcenturion.com/
And here is the link to Jennifer Peers' website (she also has an amazing instagram page):
https://www.jenniferpeers.com/
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Life On Tour
4M ago
In this episode, Manon chats with industry pro Zoe Coppinger (currently playing the Elphaba standby in Wicked Australia). They talk about:
Zoe's experiences with a psychic
Her journey with Elphaba and Wicked
What her average week looks like
Her pre-show routine
Her career journey so far and how she follows her instincts
Her mindset when standing by
The qualities a standby must have
Dealing with nerves when going on
Her advice to her younger self
But first, Manon talks about:
What a standby is
The importance of coverage
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Life On Tour
5M ago
In this amazing episode, Manon chats with Tina The Musical star Blake Erickson about his career path. They talk about:
Blake's work at the moment
His career journey and where it all started
The difference between qualifications and suitability
Deciding to pursue your dream
How his background influences how he approaches a job
How character, ability, attitude and knowledge matters above training
Pedestalling and imposter syndrome
The impact of legacy
The biggest lesson he’s learnt
His advice for anyone who is auditioning without going to drama school
How to navigate the ups and downs ..read more
Life On Tour
5M ago
This episode is all about Stage Bloopers and features various anonymous stories plus two wonderful guests, Tom Sharah and Stef Jones.
While sharing some wild blooper stories, the episode also focuses on how mortifying bloopers can be and how epople cope with them.
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Life On Tour
5M ago
In this episode, Manon sits down with friend and recent castmate Doug Hansell to talk about the last few months post-tour and how it is impacted them both. They talk about:
How the last few months have been post-tour
The impact of the in-between on identity and self esteem
Saying goodbye to a huge part of your life, and post-show blues
Audition mindset during the In-Between, and getting back into the audition circuit
But first, Manon talks about:
Audition poos
Audition energy and recovery
Her personal experience of the In-Between and the huge lesson she learnt from it
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Life On Tour
6M ago
In this episode, Stef Jones rejoins the podcast to talk all about long distance and relationship communication! Manon and Stef cover topics such as:
Planning a wedding while touring
How she met her fiancee
How they’ve navigated long distance over the years, and how they plan
The communication that shapes a life together while touring
How to stay connected while apart
The power of memes and communication
Bur first, Manon talks about:
A recent blooper
Theatre ghosts!
You can follow the podcast on instagram, @lifeontourpod
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Life On Tour
6M ago
In this episode, Manon chats to Catty Hamilton about her career experience so far and how that has shaped Catty's mindset. They cover topics such as:
Her mindset when graduating uni
How no job is too big or too small, and taking every opportunity
Mental resilience and mental health
Finding joy and growth in the realities of the industry
“Don’t let rejection get to your heart and don’t let success get to your head”
The experience of booking her first pro show at 27
How her career timeline has influenced how she approaches work now
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Life On Tour
7M ago
In this relationships-focused episode, Manon talks openly and honestly with her ex-castmate Joseph Naim, and his partner Brydie about their relationship and touring. They cover topics such as:
Their backgrounds/how they got together
Navigating touring and life challenges in the early stages of a relationship
The mindsets they naturally had that make their relationship work
The premature birth of their son, Eli
Touring, NICU and how they coped
What touring looks like with Eli at home
Their communication failsafes, and the beauty of long distance
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Life On Tour
7M ago
In this second instalment of the When to Call Out series, Manon sits down with the legendary Stef Jones to talk about all the issues surrounding this topic. They discuss:
How to know when it’s time to call out and how it’s different on each show
Call-Out guilt, and reminding yourself that you aren’t a robot
The impact of covid
Reputational, role and industry pressure
How the tour culture has changed
But first, Manon talks about:
Performing and sporting careers
Some recent insights
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Life On Tour
8M ago
In this episode, host Manon chats to (and laughs heavily with) special guests Gareth Isaac, Sarah Nairne and David Silvestre about their stage blooper stories. They talk about:
Stage bloopers we've done
How they make us feel
How we deal with them
But first, Manon has a chat about:
End of contract existentialism
Wisdom tooth surgery
The SAG-AFTRA strike and how important it is to be part of the union
Liza Minnelli SNL skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVvxOwxuk_w
You can follow the podcast on instagram @lifeontourpod
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