JOY Breakfast

10 Jun 2025

Wednesday Breakfast: Kayla Michael: Family, Transition & Things We Know to Be True

Arts, LGBTQIA+, Performing Arts

Actor Kayla Michael joins JOY Breakfast to chat about Things I Know to Be True, the powerful new production at Williamstown Little Theatre exploring love, identity, and the evolving ties that bind families together.
In this heartfelt interview, Kayla shares how the play sensitively tackles themes like transitioning, relationship breakdowns, and sibling dynamics—all through the lens of a working-class Adelaide family. She reflects on playing Rosie, the youngest of four adult children navigating her own heartbreak while witnessing major life changes around her.
We talk queer representation, community theatre magic, and why this play is such a vital conversation starter in today’s climate. Grab tissues—it’s as moving as it is meaningful.

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15 Jun 2025

Wednesday Breakfast: Thorne – Queer Joy, Skimpy Vibes & the Honey That Got Away

Arts, LGBTQIA+, Music, Performing Arts, Singer

Barbados-born, Guyanese-Australian artist Thorne drops by JOY Breakfast to talk about his sultry new single Honey, finding his queer voice, ...

13 Jun 2025

Wednesday Breakfast: Dean Drieberg – Hamilton, NIDA & the Masks of Creative Chaos

Arts, Comedy, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Performing Arts

Director and creative powerhouse Dean Drieberg joins JOY Breakfast to talk about his journey from Hamilton’s resident director to guiding ...

13 Jun 2025

Wednesday Breakfast: Rob Goddard – Behind the Smile, Queer Resilience & Emotional Masks

Health, Literature, Self-Help, Sexuality

Men’s life coach, author, and wellness advocate Rob Goddard joins JOY Breakfast to unpack his new book Behind the Smile, ...