Kylie: Behind The Seams

9 Feb 2023

Episode 2: “Our Girl Next Door”

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In this deep dive into Kylie Minogue’s extraordinary costumes, O and Joe are going right back to where it all began. They’re going back to 1986 in Ramsay St, where neighbours became good friends, to talk all about Charlene’s Overalls.

Photo: Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne

Kicking off her acting career as Charlene Robinson in the legendary Australian television show, Neighbours, Kylie Minogue and the character of Charlene quickly became a cultural phenomenon both in Australia and overseas. Charlene’s most recognisable costume was her King Gee, khaki overalls – complete with frayed patches and oil stains.

Photo: Kylie signing a Neighbours board game. Supplied by Owen Lambourn.

Charlene’s Overalls are preserved and cared for in the Australian Performing Arts Collection at Arts Centre Melbourne, and you see them in the online catalogue.

Let’s get to it!

Kylie: Behind the Seams was co-produced and edited by Story Electric with services provided by JOY Media, starring Owen Minogue and Joseph Berto.

This podcast was recorded at the JOY Studios. For information on Studio Hire and other JOY services, visit joy.org.au/services