Studio A is an hour-long live variety, comedy and sketch program produced as the RMITV Flagship production between 2008–2011 and was hosted by Dave Thornton and then later Tommy Little. Supporting cast included many up and coming comedians and media personalities including Jess Harris (Twentysomething), Alison Bice, Karl Chandler, Tom Ballard, Tommy Dassalo, Oliver Clarke, Xavier Michaelidies, Tegan Higginbotham, Nick Cody, Nat Harris, Anne Edmonds, Ted Wilson, Luke McGregor and John Campbell. The show featured weekly celebrity guests and an array of Melbourne's up and coming talent. Guests included Peter Helliar, Colin Lane, Wayne Hope, Rove McManus, Adam Richard.
Awards Studio A took out two 2009 Antenna Awards for Outstanding Program of the Year and Outstanding Exterior Broadcast Program.
Rebranding of the RMITV Flagship After Season 6, RMITV stated in a press release that they would be making changes to their Flagship Production in 2012 and announced that Live on Bowen would be the show's successor. The press release stated that all current cast members of Studio A cast were welcome to audition but according to an article published on comedy.com.au, when asked if he would consider auditioning Little laughed at the idea.
Cast Presenter Role Tenure Dave Thornton Host 2008–2009 Tommy Little Host 2010–2011 Jess Harris Supporting cast 2008– Alison Bice Supporting cast 2008– Karl Chandler Supporting cast 2008–2011 Tom Ballard Supporting cast Tommy Dassalo Supporting cast 2008–2009 Xavier Michaelidies Supporting cast 2010–2011 Oliver Clarke Supporting cast 2008–? Tegan Higginbotham Supporting cast 2010–2011 Nick Cody Supporting cast 2010–2011 Nat Harris Supporting cast 2011 Anne Edmonds Supporting cast 2011 Ted Wilson Supporting cast 2011 Luke McGregor Supporting cast 2010–2011 John Campbell Supporting cast 2010–2011
References
External links
https://www.rmitv.org/portfolio-view/studio-a/