The Stage Door

The Stage Door

Host: Tracey Blake
Categories: Arts
Languages: English

Access Radio Taranaki
Produced By: Access Radio Taranaki

Here in Taranaki, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to the performing arts. From community theatres around Māunga Taranaki to great bands, choirs, professional theatres, performance spaces, visiting shows, and top quality productions from our kura. Join host, Tracey Blake, at The Stage Door where you can listen to news, views reviews and interviews on all things performance across Taranaki.

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Ache

Published: 14/7/2025 10:30 a.m.

Today Tracey speaks with co-director John Lawson about Ache, the latest play to be staged at the NP Little Theatre in August. Ache is made in legacy of the late Terry Darby. John is joined on air by Cat Jordan and Shawn Stanley who are the two leads in Ache, and were cast by Terry Darby.

Chicago Review

Published: 07/7/2025 9:00 a.m.

Join Tracey Blake at The Stage Door where you can listen to news, reviews and interviews on all things performance across Taranaki. This week Tracey sits down with journalist and theatre reviewer Taryn Utiger, and they talk about about opening night of Chicago.

Chicago Ready to Razzle Dazzle

Published: 30/6/2025 9:00 a.m.

It's show week for the New Plymouth Operatic Society's production of CHICAGO! Tune in to hear Tracey catch up with the production manager, Joe Deegan.

Upcoming Shows & Charlie Betts

Published: 23/6/2025 9:00 a.m.

Join host, Tracey Blake, at The Stage Door where you can listen to news, views reviews and interviews on all things performance across Taranaki. Today Tracey talks about the upcoming shows within the region and celebrates local lad Charlie Betts success as he heads off to study in the states.

Right Royal Cabaret Festival: Wrap Up & Reviews

Published: 16/6/2025 10:00 a.m.

Join Tracey Blake and her guest Morris West as they share their reflections on the shows that were here as part of the Right Royal Cabaret Festival.

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