EBBS with Raphael Wong (Part I) on the changing face of Opera, the thrill of live theatre and The Phantom of The Opera

Part I of our two part conversation with Raphael Wong, Opera and Musical Theatre performer who has just finished a run in The Phantom of The Opera at the Sydney Opera House. Raphael is a performer, but also a teacher, a mentor and a family man. Join us for a conversation about the highs and lows of performance, facing rejection and the changing face of Opera in our post-Covid world. This conversation focuses on Raphael's triumphs in one of the most brutal industries in the creative world, as well as the many setbacks and lessons he has taken from his many years as a singer and performer across Australia and beyond. We delve into mental health, the state of live theatre, education and how important it is to be in the moment, but how hard it can be to stay there when you are always on your toes contemplating your next role. Tune in next Tuesday for part II of our conversation - and be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or other podcast platforms and on Instagram! Produced and edited by William Balme.  The Ebbs and the Flows is an emotional health movement focused on openness and transparency about the light and the shade of the lives we led and journeys we encounter. The Ebbs and the Flows is not a licensed mental health service and therefore if you are seeking mental health advice, assessment or treatment, you should seek expert advice with a GP, psychologist, psychiatrist or in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.For those struggling, or who know somebody who is, help is available:@lifelineaustralia 13 11 14@beyondblueofficial 1300 22 46361800-RESPECT (1800 737 732)@headspace_aus 1800 650 890@kidshelplineau 1800 55 1800For advice specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people @13yarn 13 92 76For LGBTQIA+ specific advice @qlife_aus1800 184 527The Ebbs and The Flows website: www.theebbsandtheflows.comSubstack: https://substack.com/@theebbsandtheflows For The Ebbs and The Flows Instagram page head to https://www.instagram.com/theebbsandtheflows/At the end of the day, we are all just a work in progress.