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With episodes surpassing 300 in the STAGES archive, it\u2019s time to revisit conversations featured in our previous seasons.\nSTAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you missed them the first time \u2018round - or so you can simply savour, a second listen.\nEither way, you\u2019ll accessing precious oral histories from the people who were there, on and around our stages.\nMaggie Blinco is an octogenerian, and carries with her a life-time of experiences that fuel each character she plays. As an actor, she claims to be in a category \u2018all of her own\u2019 as far as roles go, especially when there doesn\u2019t seem to be many roles for actors in her age bracket.\nShe didn\u2019t come to acting until late. Having done theatre at university, it wasn\u2019t until her late 30s that she turned professional.\nSince our conversation, she has delivered a celebrated turn in the play John for Outhouse Theatre Company and in 2021 she was acknowledged by the Sydney Theatre awards for her lifetime achievement as an actor.\nThrough April/May this year, Maggie performed with the Belvoir Theatre in their production of Alana Valentine\u2019s Wayside Bride. She was as vivacious and engaging as ever - not bad for 88!!\nSo how has she managed longevity in what can be a pretty tough industry? She reveals all in this wonderful reflection. What a delight to revisit Maggie Blinco.\nThe Stages podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify, and where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au