Episode 172: Who Doesn't Want To Feel Like That?

About this episode

Queenie van de Zandt discusses her extensive career in theatre and screen, sharing insights on her journey and the challenges she has faced.

This week, Australian theatre legend Queenie van de Zandt joins us for a candid & entertaining conversation about a career that has spanned more than three decades across stage & screen. From acclaimed performances in The Newsreader, Next to Normal & a glorious run of shows at Ensemble Theatre, Queenie has become one of Australia's most respected & versatile creative voices. We discuss her remarkable journey through the arts, the challenges & triumphs of sustaining a...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Lantry-Griffith, Lisa Loxley

Guest: Queenie van de Zandt

Topics covered

• theatre
• career
• entertainment
• performances
• challenges
• triumphs

Keywords

• Queenie van de Zandt
• theatre
• performances
• Australian arts
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ensemble Theatre

Books & works: The Newsreader, Next to Normal

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