JOY Drive

3 Aug 2025

Lyndon Watts: ‘Abduction’ by the Victorian Opera

Music, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Mozart’s Abduction gets a sultry makeover at Victorian Opera and Lyndon Watts is at the centre of it all. He joined JOY Drive to chat about dark comedy, lavish sets and playing the most magnetic man in the room… without singing a single note.

Abduction is being performed at the Palais Theatre from 12-16 August 2025.

Guest: Lyndon Watts, star of Abduction by Victorian Opera

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...