Ensemble Cast
Although their parts are thoroughly scripted, the actors who interact with the guest stars in each scenario are drawn from an ensemble of experienced improvisational actors.
Improvisation experience is preferred so that the cast can react appropriately and immediately to the improvisations of the guest stars, though in most cases this improvisation is limited. This ensemble is also used in many of the mid-week assignments, fulfilling the roles of customers or members of the public with whom the guests must interact in a real-life setting.
The following are regular ensemble cast members who have appeared or currently appear on the show.
- Heidi Arena (All series)
- Daniel Cordeaux (All series)
- Ed Kavalee (All series)
- Nicola Parry (All Series)
- Angela Johnson (Season 4)
- Ben Anderson (Season 2 - Season 4)
- Andrew Bayly (Season 1, Episode 2 - Season 4)
- Isabella Dunwill (Season 2)
- Simon Dowling (Season 1, Episode 3 - Season 4)
- Rebekah Foord (Season 1, Episode 3 - Season 3, Episode 1)
- Roz Hammond (Season 3 - Season 4)
- Simon Russell (Season 2 - Season 4)
Several special guests have also appeared, either playing themselves or as part of the ensemble cast for a scene. Special guests have included Carl Barron, Dan O'Connor, Kimberley Davies, Simon Burke, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Mark Holden, Joan Sydney, Kate Ceberano, The Veronicas, Mick Molloy, Nikki Webster and Alan Fletcher to name a few. Other guests including Don Burke and Suzie Wilks have appeared as mock presenters in the locational challenges.
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