Wednesday Breakfast: Natalie Bassingthwaite Interview

Wednesday Breakfast: Natalie Bassingthwaite Interview

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June 2, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

Natalie Bassingthwaighte discusses her career and personal growth in an interview on JOY Breakfast.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte joins Brett and Tim on JOY Breakfast for a candid chat about juggling life as one of Australia’s busiest entertainers. From starring as Jenna in the Australian premiere of Waitress the Musical to reuniting with the Rogue Traders for their first album in nearly two decades, Natalie reflects on career highs, personal growth, and why she’s embracing a “booked and blessed” mindset. Natalie also takes a trip down memory lane, sharing memories of the original Australian production of Rent , discussing the powerful female characters she’s portrayed on stage, and revealing how those roles have mirrored different chapters of her own life. Plus, she talks about the resurgence of 2000s music, performing fan favourites like Voodoo Child to packed crowds, and why now felt like the perfect time for a Rogue Traders comeback. The post Wednesday Breakfast: Natalie Bassingthwaite Interview appeared first on JOY Breakfast .

People in this episode

Hosts: Brett, Tim

Guest: Natalie Bassingthwaighte

Topics covered

  • entertainment
  • music
  • personal growth
  • theatre
  • 2000s music
  • career reflections

Keywords

  • Natalie Bassingthwaighte
  • Rogue Traders
  • Waitress the Musical
  • Rent
  • 2000s music
  • Voodoo Child
  • entertainment
  • interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rogue Traders

Books & works: Waitress the Musical, Rent, Voodoo Child

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