Up Next is a podcast from the front line of the Sydney Opera House, hosted by Courtney Ammenhauser. Join us backstage with the artists and performers that are shaping the next 50 years of arts, music and culture in Australia. For more Sydney Opera House podcasts, visit www.sydneyoperahouse.com/digital/podcasts or your favourite podcast platform.-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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22 min
Genre bending with contemporary cellist James Morley
Switzerland-based Australian cellist, James Morley, has been described as a “new generation virtuoso.” But over on his website, he describes himself as simply “cellist/improviser/e…
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21 min
Dancing in Digital Dimensions: Next gen choreography with Harrison Hall
As a dancer and choreographer, Harrison Hall pushes the boundary of what those artforms mean. Think drones filming dancers in motion capture body suits. Think live performance tran…
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22 min
Sacrifice, social media and side hustles with Ashli
With a gift for lush, melodic vocals wrapped around irresistibly slinky hooks, emerging singer-songwriter Ashli delivers sparkling, R&B-flavoured pop. Her debut album "Only One" wa…
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31 min
Weaving a tapestry with Jazz Money
By weaving poetry, film and music, Jazz Money blends themes of bodies, place, Queerness and their First Nations identity into a rich and deeply personal tapestry. Courtney caught u…
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35 min
Ziggy Ramo The Storyteller
Over the years, Ziggy Ramo has basically made a second home out of the Opera House. Now he's back again to chat about his new album, Sugar Coated Lies, his recent turn as an actor…
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25 min
Another one woman show with Liz Kingsman
When writer and actor Liz Kingsman created her meta-theatrical parody of the classic contemporary “one woman show”, she perfectly filled a need we didn’t know we had. In this episo…
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26 min
The symphony of soul with Ngaiire
In November 2022 creator, singer, songwriter Ngaiire performed with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House forecourt. Catching a glimpse of the nerves and exciteme…
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32 min
Character building with Lily Balatincz and Rahel Romahn
In a new Australian run of Peter Shaffer’s play Amadeus, Lily Balatincz and Rahel Romahn play Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Constanze Mozart. Amidst rehearsals, Lily and Rahel talk t…
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41 min
Getting in the mood for love with Rainbow Chan
Courtney has a heart to heart with vocalist, producer and interdisciplinary artist Rainbow Chan. They get cosy and chat all about her performance in an ode to Wong Kar-wai’s cinema…
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33 min
Facing demons with Michael Mohammed Ahmad
Courtney talks with the Western Sydney writer, playwright and founder of Sweatshop Literacy Movement, ahead of the opening of his new play, The Demon. They dive deep into his short…
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26 min
Pearls of wisdom with Mahdi Mohammadi
Mahdi Mohammadi offers lessons in love and activism from his feminist theatre roots in Afghanistan. Courtney sits down with the co-divisor and performer in Dorr-e Dari: A Poetic Cr…
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31 min
Fangirling with Yve Blake
What do Mount Franklin bottles and Harry Styles have in common? Fangirls. Courtney meets playwright, screenwriter, songwriter, and beloved creator of the hit musical Fangirls, Yve…
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49 sec
Coming Soon: Up Next
Up Next is a new podcast from the front line of the Sydney Opera House, hosted by Courtney Ammenhauser. Join us backstage with the artists and performers shaping the next 50 years…