Behind the Velvet Curtain
Host: Tracey Blake
Categories: Arts
Languages: Not Available
Access Radio Taranaki
Produced By: Access Radio Taranaki
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Peeking behind the scenes of burlesque clubs and divine drag shows, and chatting with musical maestros and comedy kings and queens, Behind the Velvet Curtain is your backstage pass to the Right Royal Cabaret Festival. Hosted by the charming Tracey Blake, Behind The Velvet Curtain chauffeurs listeners on a rolicking romp of intimate artist interviews, cheeky teasers, and exclusive giveaways. Made in collobaration with TAFT and Access Radio Taranaki.
All Episodes
Episode 5: Pop Stars & Drag Queens
Published: 10/6/2025 8:00 a.m.
Join Tracey for Episode 5 of Behind the Velvet Curtain. This week she catches up with the charming cabaret maestro Michael Griffiths from In Vogue: Songs by Madonna, and the delightful drag diva Slay West from The Tīwhas. Behind the Velvet Curtain is made in collaboration with TAFT and Access Radio Taranaki.
Episode 4: Rutene Spooner
Published: 03/6/2025 11:00 a.m.
Join Tracey for another episode of Behind the Velvet Curtain. This week she catches up with full time storyteller and part time mischief maker, the hugely talented Rutene Spooner. Rutene is bringing two shows to Taranaki this month for the Right Royal Cabaret Festival - Pīpī Paopao and Be Like Billy?! Behind the Velvet Curtain is made in collaboration with TAFT and Access Radio Taranaki.
Episode 3: Burlesque and Blues
Published: 27/5/2025 5:00 p.m.
Join Tracey for another episode of unapologetically fabulous conversations with equally fabulous festival artists! This week she catches up with the dazzling Verity Johnson from Club Burlesque, and the delightful Prinnie Stevens from Lady Sings the Blues. Both of these talented artists are set to wow Taranaki this June during the Right Royal Cabaret Festival. Behind the Velvet Curtain is made in collaboration with TAFT and Access Radio Taranaki.
Episode 2: The Madeleines & Cameron McHugh
Published: 20/5/2025 10:33 a.m.
Tracey catches up with The Madeleines, NZ's answer to sweet harmonies and glitz and glamour, as this trio gets ready to wow audiences this June for the Right Royal Cabaret Festival. She also chats with Cameron McHugh who will be tinkling the ivories as part of the show "What the Quiz is this?" and also entertaining audiences at the late-night piano bar as part of the festival.
Episode 1: What the Quiz is This?! & Taranaki Comedy Gala
Published: 13/5/2025 1:50 p.m.
Welcome to Behind the Velvet Curtain - a celebration of the Right Royal Cabaret, and your backstage pass to the glitz, glamour, and the glorious fun of this flirty festival. In our first episode, our host Tracey Blake speaks with Nomi Cohen for 'What the Quiz is This?!', and Wilson Dixon for ' Taranaki Comedy Gala'.
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