Podcast appearances and mentions of sophie louise dann

Affectionately known as SLD in the industry, Sophie-Louise Dann is undisputedly one of the most impressive leading ladies in the West End, having taken on roles in musicals, plays and even in opera. With a long list of credits, in unsurprising to see that decades into her career, she remains one of the most formidable actresses of her generation. Currently playing Madame Morrible in Wicked in the West End, there seems to be no end in sight for what Sophie-Louise might achieve. Having already played a solo cabaret at The Crazy Coqs, performed Sondheim at the Chatalet in Paris and workshopped various roles, we look forward to what ever else she has planned for the future.In this special interview, Sophie-Louise Dann sits down to talk about her love for watching young talent grow and taking on a mentoring role when working with younger actors. Indeed, she shares much praise for the young ensemble actors she's currently working with on Wicked and offers encouragement to those wanting to join the industry. As we talked through some of her credits, Sophie-Louise mentions in particular her fondness for Lend Me a Tenor which she describes as having changed her career path and led her to this place today. A powerful soprano, she earned rave reviews for her portrayal of Diana Divane, later earning an Olivier nomination for that role. During our interview, we also hear her hint towards potential future work as well as sincere reflections on her career highlights. Throughout our conversation, she remained highly spirited and her infectious laugh and smile radiated throughout the chat.Wicked continues it's run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, London and is currently booking to 28 May 2023.

In this week's episode we chat with Kerry Ellis has starred in the West End and on Broadway and achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist. Kerry originated the role of Meat in London in We Will Rock You, and was the first British Elphaba in Wicked before transferring to Broadway. Kerry talks to us about what she's been up during Lockdown, her West End debut, being the first British Elphaba and the Proud Cabaret on the Southbank. We also chat with multi Olivier Award nominee Sophie-Louise Dann's extensive career has encompassed the worlds of musical theatre, opera, TV and film. In the West End Sophie’s starred in Spamilton, The Girls, Bend It Like Beckham, Lend Me a Tenor and Made In Dagenham. We chat to Sophie-Louise about what's she's been up to to celebrate her Birthday, Zooming with the W.I. and her brand new cabaret, May I Have A Moment? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Two-time Olivier award nominee Sophie-Louise Dann is best known for originating roles in West End musicals such as Lend Me a Tenor, Bend it Like Beckham, The Girls (the Calendar Girls musical) and Made in Dagenham. She’s also been in the musical pastiche productions of Forbidden Broadway and Spamilton. You can see her this coming Saturday live in person, or on a livestream, as she returns to the stage at Crazy Coqs, in London, with her solo show May I have a Moment?. Buy tickets here or at BrasserieZedel.com  Follow Sophie-Louise on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Follow Backstage With... online, on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can send Mikey your guest requests and questions on Twitter and Instagram, or email Mikey@backstagewith.com.

This week we chatted with Sophie-Louise Dann about the UK tour of A Spoonful of Sherman and Natasha Barnes about her brilliant new solo album, Real. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nick shares his thoughts on the new musical of THE GIRLS - by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow - playing at the Phoenix Theatre - and discuss whether pop song writers doing musicals can actually work if a dramatist is behind it. Nick then talks to 2 stars of the show - Sophie Louise Dann and Claire Moore. We then hear a demo of the show's opening number by Gary Barlow.

Stephen Sondheim’s musical Sweeney Todd—the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a co-production between Derby Theatre and Mercury Theatre Colchester directed by Daniel Buckroyd. In this episode, BTG Midlands editor Steve Orme speaks to the two lead actors in the production: Hugh Maynard who plays Sweeney and Sophie-Louise Dann who is Mrs Lovett. Sweeney Todd is at Derby Theatre from Friday 30 September until Saturday 22 October. It then transfers to the Mercury Theatre Colchester from Wednesday 26 October until Saturday 12 November. (Rehearsal image of Hugh Maynard and Sophie-Louise Dann by Robert Day)

We chat with Sophie-Louise Dann, currently starring in Made in Dagenham at the Aldephi Theatre. We chat training, new writing and how important the classics are to aspiring actors.