By day, Josh and Lee are regular, working citizens. By night they're treading stages of theatres across Adelaide. Join them, and a delightful array of guests, to explore the sheer insanity and time consuming commitment of amateur theatre. With a few honest stories, some silly accents and a healthy dose of humour, they attempt to figure out - why do they do this.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchBy day, Josh and Lee are regular, working citizens. By night they're treading stages of theatres across Adelaide. Join them, and a delightful array of guests, to explore the sheer insanity and time consuming commitment of amateur theatre.
Recent episodes include "Geoff Brittain" (12 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Ben Stefanoff" (12 September 2026, 70 minutes), and "Gary George" (30 August 2026, 67 minutes).
Why do we do this? publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 60 minutes.
Booking probability for Why do we do this? is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Why do we do this? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Why do we do this?'s contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Why do we do this? are Performing Arts. Why do we do this? has an arts audience.
Why do we do this? is an arts podcast.
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Episode #13
What a lovely man! A true gentleman, a wonderful storyteller and an extraordinarily talented director, Geoff Brittain has been a much-loved part of South Australia's theatre community for more than five decades. As a...
Episode #12
Don't let this quietly spoken man fool you. He is a titan of talent. Ben Stefanoff is a passionate advocate for the arts in South Australia and a formidable creative force in Adelaide’s theatre community. As Arts Editor...
Episode #11
There are some people whose contribution can’t be measured by a list of credits or achievements. Gary George is one of them. A true gentleman, Gary is kind, generous, thoughtful, extraordinarily intelligent and, most...
Episode #10
From the mammoth challenge of Angels in America to favourites including The Lady in the Van, Collaborators, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Stage Beauty and One Man, Two Guvnors, Viki’s contribution to South Australian...
Episode #9
David Gauci is a man of many talents. A theatre director, producer, actor, singing teacher, cabaret artist, writer, and designer, the list goes on. His career has spanned both amateur and professional theatre, taking...
Episode #8
Annabel Whitford-Miller is a passionate advocate for South Australia’s theatre community, serving as the Administrator and Secretary of the Adelaide University Theatre Guild, where she has been instrumental in...
Episode #7
Our guest is an actor, director, producer, teacher, mentor, and, alongside his wife Libby, the driving force behind Red Phoenix Theatre Company. Through his work both on and off the stage, he has built a reputation for...
Episode #6
Our next guest is a man who has spent a lifetime championing the arts, celebrating creativity, and sharing stories that matter. Whether you know him as a critic, author, director, actor, broadcaster, columnist, or...
Episode #5
Our next conversation captures the very heart of Adelaide theatre, a story of friendship, hard work, creativity, teamwork, and the remarkable journeys that can begin with a single opportunity.Our guest has spent decades...
Episode #4
What a true privilege it was to sit down with a much-loved director, critic, teacher, president, and passionate advocate for the arts in the Adelaide theatre scene, <b>Kym Clayton</b>. A respected voice and guiding...
Episode #3
<b>Georgia Stockham</b> is a vibrant and dynamic presence within Adelaide theatre. A performer whose energy, commitment, and natural stage presence make it hard not to take your eyes off her. Georgia brings warmth...
Episode #2
We finally got to sit down with a much-loved director, actor, and producer in the Adelaide theatre scene, <b>Dave Simms</b>. A gentleman in the truest sense, Dave is talented, hardworking, and a great friend, mentor...
Episode #1
<b>Lindsay Prodea</b> is a true cornerstone of the Adelaide theatre scene, a performer whose presence is as compelling as it is assured. A great friend an award winner actor and an all-round great bloke, Lindsay is as...
Why do we do this?
The war continues but we still have our friends. Our mates who are passionate about theatre and life. Here is a super edit of the Pivot questionnaire PART ONE. A reminder and small insight into our theatre family and...
Episode #15
In our final interview for 2020, we sit down with the man, the myth, the (lighting) legend: <b>Richard Parkhill</b>. Richard is a master of illumination, whose award winning lighting designs have shone throughout the...
Episode #14
A true variety player, and a great friend to all he meets. This man’s generosity is like a soothing antidote to many of the world’s ills. When you are lucky enough to be in the presence of <b>Steve Marveneck</b>, you...
Episode #13
Another dame of the Adelaide theatre community, you cannot help but be compelled by the charismatic<b> Lindy LeCornu</b>. Her energy is infectious; her passion admirable; her talent, sought after and respected. Lindy is...
Episode #12
<b>Rob Andrewartha </b>is a milliner, a costume designer and a true creative. Though his experience spans decades, his design work spans more than two centuries - from 1810, 1920 to the rocking 1950s and beyond! His...
Episode #11
<b>Dr. Miriam Keane</b> has graced many facets of our theatre community. Onstage, backstage, directing, on committees and writing reviews. Miriam is a hard-working and devoted thespian. When she is not involved in a...
Episode #10
When you’re looking for a Stage Manager or Director in the Adelaide theatre scene, <b>Patsy Thomas</b> is the gal you want in your corner. Cool, calm, supportive, intelligent and warm, she is a consummate professional...
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