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Oliver Jacobson is currently playing Barman in The Choir of Man.The Choir Of Man is back in the West End at the Arts Theatre. The show features hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry, performed by an ensemble of singers and musicians.Oliver most recently played Oz in the first UK tour of Come From Away. Some of his other theatre credits include: Standby Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre), Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (The Mill at Sonning), Roger in Grease (UK Tour), Marvin Columbus in Columbus the Musical (Royal Caribbean) and Vicar/Ensemble in Spend Spend Spend (Union Theatre).In this episode Oliver discusses what it has been like to join the Choir of Man family and why he loves performing his number 'Piña colada'. He also reflects on his runs in The Book of Mormon and Come From Away and explains his path into theatre, plus more. The Choir of Man runs at the Arts Theatre until 31st August 2025. Visit www.artstheatrewestend.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWelcome back Jam Fam!  You are in for a treat today!  In this episode, we speak to Doriana Sanchez, a legend in the dance world.  So many of you have seen her but didn't know her name.  A creative with an incredible back story, a survivor and warrior, a mentor with a heart of gold, we know you will love todays chat with Doriana!DORIANA SANCHEZ is an Emmy Award and two-time American Choreography Award nominated choreographer and director, and a World Choreography Award recipient. Her love of Dance and Movement has allowed her to create in all areas of stage and media.Ryan Seacrest on E News! Has called her “The Dancing Queen”, and Tu Ciudad Magazine named her one of the 25 “Hip Hot Now” Hispanics in arts and entertainment.As a long time collaborator with Pop Icon Cher, Doriana has Created, Directed and Choreographed the superstars extravaganza performances including; Dancing with The Stars, The Voice, Good Morning America, The Late Show with David Letterman and the associated “Dressed To Kill” Tour” which, met with rave reviews. Doriana has also Conceived, Directed and Choreographed Cher at the Colosseum during its three year, 200-plus sold out performances at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.Her work can also be seen in the Love Hurts, Believe and Living Proof tour, which was honored with four Emmy Awards including Outstanding Musical Variety Special. Over three million people saw the show during its 325 performances. It ranks as one of the most successful tours for a female artist, grossing over 200 million dollars. Doriana was also nominated for an Emmy for Best Choreography for the show's HBO special.Doriana's Stage, Circus and Touring credits include, choreographing the world premiere of Frank Loesser's musical Senor Discretion Himself, at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. for which she received a Helen Hayes Award nomination for Best Choreography, Barry Manilow's Copcabana, at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, which was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best new Musical, The Night is a Child, at Pasadena Playhouse and Blade To The Heat at the Mark Taper Forum.Her great love of circus arts led Doriana to China where she created The Galaxy Stars Circus featuring over 150 international performers. Other circus credits include Circo Fantastico, the all-Latin circus that Doriana wrote, directed and choreographed, as well as Odyssey, the first circus ever presented on a cruise ship, for Princess Cruises.Additional Directing and choreography credits include, Video Games Live, Jane's Addiction's Jubilee Tour, Perry Farrell's Porno for Pyros Tour, Peter Gabriel's Secret World Tour, Dirty Dancing Concert Tour (2 weeks Sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall. Her productions have been seen in nearly every large scale arena in the US and abroad.She has worked with musical legends such as Latin superstar Shakira, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, Frankie Valli, and David Foster musical prodigies, Jackie Evancho and Charice, as well as comedy superstar Ellen DeGeneres.She received a TEA award for outstanding achievement, for Resorts World's Crane Dance, in Singapore Harbor, the largest animatronic water and video spectacular in the world and was director and choreographer for Festive Walk's Lake of Dreams also at Resorts World.Corporate clients include, Redken, Target, Toyota, Mattel and CanonDoriana's television credits include the Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars,Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

Are you a teacher who misses singing? Or a performer who would love to know how to supplement your career with teaching? In this episode, Olly Christopher from The Book of Mormon and Hello Dolly reveals his journey from Musical Theatre professional performance to the teaching room, sharing how he found harmony between his dual passions. Discover how you can balance both a busy teaching schedule and a professional performing career.QUOTE‘Anything you do as a performer is going to be valuable to you as a teacher. I really think they go hand in hand.'WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?2:16-6:43 Getting in to Musical Theatre6:45-7:06 The most challenging vocal role8:07-17:23 Challenges & successes in Musical Theatre training20:13-25:46 Advice to the aspiring Musical Theatre performer25:46-27:45 Advantages & disadvantages a teaching & performance career28:20-37:12 Maintaining a teaching and performance career38:27-41:42 Advice for those wanting to do both41:42-43:23 Vocal Balance44:57-45:24 Get in touch with Olly About the presenter click HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS The Churchill TheatreGuildford School of ActingMountviewArts EdStephen OremusSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.109 Mastering ‘Acting Through Song' Techniques to Elevate Musical Theatre PerformanceVocal BalanceBAST Blog - How to Nurture a Singers Authentic VoiceDr Trineice Robinson-MartinABOUT THE GUESTOlly Christopher is both a performer and singing teacher and has worked across the UK and internationally.Olly trained at Arts Educational Schools, gaining a BA(Hons) degree in Musical Theatre. As a performer his credits include; A Christmas Carol (The Lowry, Manchester) Hello Dolly! (London Palladium), 42nd Street (Leicester Curve, Sadlers Wells, UK Tour & Toronto), Featured Soloist in The Greatest Showtunes (Raymond Gubbay Entertainment); South Pacific (Sadlers Wells & UK Tour); The Original London Cast of Pretty Woman: The Musical (Savoy Theatre, West End); The Book Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre, West End); All Star Musicals (ITV); and Sweet Charity (Manchester Royal Exchange).Alongside Olly's performing career, he is an accredited Vocal Balance singing teacher and has taught in many drama schools including Italia Conti, Bird College, LAMDA and PPA. Olly also runs his own private practice for Musical Theatre professionals, young adults who wish to train in Musical Theatre and non-professionals.Instagram: @ollychristopher_vocalsBAST Training is here to help singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. Website: basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | Join the Free FB Group "I am so glad I took the course! It has given me the confidence to move forward in my teaching knowing that I am practising safely, with a wealth of knowledge and support that I simply didn't have before! Hayley Ross, UK...more testimonials

On this edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth of the show “Son of a Critch,” now in its third season on CBC. Based on Mark's best-selling memoir of the same name, Mark plays his own father, Mike Critch, a reporter for a Newfoundland radio station called VOCM. Benjamin plays a fictionalized younger version of Mark Critch, a preteen, who is much older on the inside than his years. The show also stars Malcolm McDowell as Pop Critch, Mark Critch's grandfather and Claire Rankin as Mark's mother. In Son of A Critch Season 3, Mark faces a near-death experience, business ventures, and explores stand-up, culminating in a reflective night with friends before saying goodbye to middle school. Then, we'll get to know Adam Garcia. You'll remember him as Kevin O'Donnell the Australian heartthrob in Coyote Ugly, who, after one striptease scene at the bar, becomes the boyfriend of Violet, played by Piper Perabo. He is also an Olivier Award nominated stage star, and television actor who is best known for lead roles in musicals such as Saturday Night Fever and Kiss Me, Kate. We talk about how being an anatomical model gave him a sense of being on stage, how The Rocky Horror Picture Show changed the direction of his life and his starring role in 42nd Street, now playing on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.

On this edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth of the show “Son of a Critch,” now in its third season on CBC. Based on Mark's best-selling memoir of the same name, Mark plays his own father, Mike Critch, a reporter for a Newfoundland radio station called VOCM. Benjamin plays a fictionalized younger version of Mark Critch, a preteen, who is much older on the inside than his years. The show also stars Malcolm McDowell as Pop Critch, Mark Critch's grandfather and Claire Rankin as Mark's mother. In Son of A Critch Season 3, Mark faces a near-death experience, business ventures, and explores stand-up, culminating in a reflective night with friends before saying goodbye to middle school. Then, we'll get to know Adam Garcia. You'll remember him as Kevin O'Donnell the Australian heartthrob in Coyote Ugly, who, after one striptease scene at the bar, becomes the boyfriend of Violet, played by Piper Perabo. He is also an Olivier Award nominated stage star, and television actor who is best known for lead roles in musicals such as Saturday Night Fever and Kiss Me, Kate. We talk about how being an anatomical model gave him a sense of being on stage, how The Rocky Horror Picture Show changed the direction of his life and his starring role in 42nd Street, now playing on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.

We're bringing you a festive bonus episode with Savanna Jeffrey (Stratford East Panto / Get Up Stand Up) and Tara Boom (La Clique).Savanna Jeffrey is currently playing Winnie the Moo in Jack and the Beanstalk at Stratford East. Bith book and lyrics by Anna Jordan, Jack and the Beanstalk has music and lyrics by Stratford East pantomime veteran Robert Hyman and is directed by Denzel Westley-Sanderson. Savanna's theatre credits include the West End productions of The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre) and Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical (Lyric Theatre). Jack and the Beanstalk runs at Stratford East until 6th January 2024. Visit www.stratfordeast.com for info and tickets.Tara Boom is starring in La Clique at Christmas in Leicester Square. Born at the Edinburgh Festival in 2004 and subsequently travelling the world to international acclaim, La Clique is widely regarded as the original Spiegeltent cabaret show that created a genre of its own. Tara is a foot-juggling, hula hooping, clown-tastic circus and cabaret star from Australia.La Clique runs at Christmas in Leicester Square until 6th January 2024. Visit www.lacliquetheshow.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Olivier nominee Tyrone Huntley is currently playing Che in Nikolai Foster's revival of Evita at Leicester Curve.Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical premiered in the West End in 1978, before transferring to Broadway the following year. Tyrone is performing opposite Martha Kirby as Eva Perón. Next year Tyrone will star alongside Imelda Staunton as Barnaby Tucker in Hello Dolly! at the London Palladium.This is the first time Tyrone has returned to Curve since playing Seaweed in Hairspray in 2014. Tyrone's theatre credits include TJ in Sister Act (UK & Ireland Tour), The Doctor in The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre), understudy Sporting Life in Porgy and Bess (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Gator in Memphis (Shaftesbury Theatre) and CC in Dreamgirls (Savoy Theatre). Tyrone received an Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, a role he later reprised for the musical's US tour. Some of his recent theatre work includes Living Newspaper: Beyond Touch (Of A) Screen (Royal Court), The View Upstairs (Soho Theatre), Leave To Remain (Lyric Hammersmith), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Watermill Theatre), Angry (Southwark Playhouse) and Homos, Or Everyone In America (Finborough Theatre). Tyrone also works on screen, with credits including The Flatshare (Paramount+), A Small Light (Disney+) and Tomorrow Morning (Visualize Films). Alongside acting, Tyrone made his directorial debut with Ain't Misbehavin' which ran at the Mercury Colchester and Southwark Playhouse. More recently he was acociate director for The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre).Speaking from his dressing room before a day of tech, in this episode Tyrone discusses Nikolai Foster's vision for Evita and what rehearsals have been like. He also delves into his career and lots more along the way. Evita runs at Leicester Curve until 13th January 2024. Visit www.curveonline.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastDaniel and Shahbaz review Taika Waititi's NEXT GOAL WINS as part of The Movie Podcast's 2023 Toronto International Film Festival coverage. The film is a comedy about the American Samoa soccer team's attempt to make a World Cup — 12 years after their infamous 31-0 loss in a 2002 World Cup qualifying match. It stars Michael Fassbender, Elisabeth Moss,  Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, and Will Arnett. Next Goal Wins premieres Sunday September 10 at the VISA Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto with a wide release by Searchlight Pictures on November 17, 2023.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastDaniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Hayao Miyazaki's THE BOY AND THE HERON as part of The Movie Podcast's 2023 Toronto International Film Festival coverage. Already acclaimed as a masterpiece in Japan, Hayao Miyazaki's new film begins as a simple story of loss and love, and rises to become a staggering work of imagination. The voice cast includes Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura, Takuya Kimura, Karou Kobayashi, and Shinobu Otake. The Boy and the Heron is the Opening-Night film of 48th Annual Toronto international Film Festival with a premiere set at VISA Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Thursday September 7. Studio Ghibli has teamed up with GKIDS for a wide release of the film. No release date has been set.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

Welcome back to the 118th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of proshot productions! For our 118th episode we have a Duet Review of oseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as it is currently being presented in Toronto by Mirvish and starring Jac Yarrow in the titular role. Join Mackenzie Horner and (new panelist!) Esther Fisher, as they discuss the new expansion of the roles of the Narrator and Children's Chorus, the staging and portrayal of Potiphar's Wife and how this revival compares to the iconic 90s production starring Donny Osmond. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King St W, Toronto, ON) until February 18th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.mirvish.com/shows/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat CONTENT WARNING: This review contains brief discussions of sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Esther Fisher – Instagram: @ e.f.fisher --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Rian Johnson's GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY as part of The Movie Podcast's 2022 Toronto International Film Festival coverage. In the follow up to Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT, Detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects. The film stars Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline with Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery releases globally on Netflix December 23rd, 2022 and will debut as a Gala Presentation at Princess of Wales Theatre at TIFF on September 10, 2022.Listen to The Movie Podcast review now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

There were screams outside the Princess of Wales Theatre on Saturday as Harry Styles arrived for the world premiere of My Policeman. The 28-year-old pop star, wearing green Gucci and carrying a purse, greeted hundreds of fans who lined the street in front of the venue. Britney Spears told fans on Sunday they will “probably" never see her back on stage. Tommy Lee is cashing in on the apparent thirst for his huge… uh… collection of tattoos. The Mötley Crüe drummer, who turns 60 in three weeks, announced Friday that he has joined OnlyFans.   Original articles by John R. Kennedy: Harry Styles Meets Fans At 'My Policeman' Premiere Britney Spears Says She 'Probably' Won't Perform Again Tommy Lee Moons Fans To Announce OnlyFans Debut

Welcome back to the 96th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 96th episode we have a Duet Review of the Mirvish's production of the new musical, & Juliet, written by David West Read and Max Martin, directed by Luke Sheppard, and starring Lorna Courtney in the title role. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz as they discuss early 2000s pop music, Shakespearean fanfiction, and the magic of asking “what if…?” & Juliet is playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King Street West, Toronto, ON) until August 14, 2022 – after which it goes to Broadway! Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.mirvish.com/shows/juliet This review contains SPOILERS for & Juliet. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [0:10:44] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won't mind!] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: As concerns over the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 mount, Canadians across the country are signing up for booster doses to increase their protection against the virus. Studies are still underway to better understand the Omicron variant, with preliminary data slowly rolling in from Africa, where the strain was first detected. Based on what we know, what is the importance of the booster against Omicron? ALSO: Moderna says booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine should protect against Omicron GUEST: Dr. Brian D. Lichty, Associate Professor in Pathology and Molecular Medicine with the McMaster Immunology Research Centre   - A wave of show cancellations is rippling through Toronto's theatre district and beyond as Ontario production companies contend with a rise in covid-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. Mirvish Productions announced Sunday that the North American premiere of its eagerly anticipated Tom Stoppard play “Leopoldstadt” in early 2022 was being pulled from the schedule at the Princess of Wales Theatre. In Ottawa, plans to bring the acclaimed “Hamilton” musical to the National Arts Centre's Southam Hall on Jan. 4 have been postponed until July 12. What is the future of live music? Can it survive another long stretch of restrictions?  GUEST: Erin Benjamin, President and CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association - O'Regan participated in a series of meetings with the Canadian American Business Council and the Business Council for International Understanding. Embargoed until after the meeting: – he will also be meeting with his US counterpart, Secretary Walsh. Minister O' Regan will reiterate the government's concerns with the discriminatory provisions of the electric vehicle tax credits as proposed in the Build Back Better Act, which violates the U.S. obligations under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). GUEST: Seamus O'Regan Jr, Minister of Labour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Vubya (West End cast of Cinderella) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew & Rodney discuss Wicked's 15th Anniversary (Apollo Victoria Theatre), Witness for the Prosecution (County Hall) & Six's reopening (Vaudeville Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Wiz, Gypsy, The Prince of Egypt and lots more!Prior to the pandemic, Rodney was on tour playing Dick McGann in Street Scene for Opera North. His credits also include: Evita (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Tina (Aldwych Theatre), understudy General in The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre), Prince Richard in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Hoxton Hall) and Branom/Marty in A Clockwork Orange (Norway tour).Rodney is currently appearing in the world premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. He's understudying the role of Prince Charming, and recently made his debut in the role.Cinderella is currently booking at the Gillian Lynne Theatre until Sunday 29th May 2022. Follow Rodney on Instagram: @rodneyvubyaHosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures.   

Harry Enfield is 'Comedy Royalty', and that's a fitting title seeing as he joins Andy Jaye to talk about his comedy career, plus his royal role in the stage show 'The Windsors - Endgame'.Harry Enfield is your first of two podcasts this week. In this conversation, Andy talks about Harry's career and journey through some of the best-loved sketches, stories and catchphrases enjoyed and recited by multiple generations around the world.The Windsors - Endgame is showing (Summer/Autumn 2021) in The Prince of Wales Theatre in London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles are joined by Harry Enfield, who'll be telling us how he went from part-time milkman to BAFTA award-winning comedian, actor, writer and director, creating characters such as Tim Nice-But-Dim, Smashie and Nicey and Kevin the Teenager and how now he's playing the Prince of Wales. Catriona Rennison, who has just started as a junior doctor despite being discouraged from following a career in medicine after being treated for anorexia as a teenager. James McNicholas, is a writer and performer who'll be telling the story of his grandfather, Terry Downes aka ‘The Paddington Express' who held the World Middleweight Boxing title in 1961, and about his own heavyweight story of trying to live up to the champ's legacy. Nina Conti started out as a spear carrier with the RSC but after meeting the actor Ken Campbell, took up ventriloquism, and for the last twenty years she and her dummy Monkey, have played to sell-out crowds in Edinburgh, London, Melbourne, Sydney and New York. We have the Inheritance Tracks of broadcaster Emma Barnett, who chooses Cheek to Cheek by Ella Fitzgerald and Lois Armstrong and The Time is Now by Moloko. And your Thank you. The Windsors: Endgame is at The Prince of Wales Theatre, London The Champ & the Chump by James McNicholas is published by Headline. Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Eleanor Garland

Daniel won a Cameron Mackintosh scholarship to study at the Guildford School of Acting, where he graduated with a BA (Honours) in 2001. He was selected to perform in the first UK tour of Jonathan Larson's Rent, which meant leaving college early. He understudied the characters of Mark (played by Adam Rickitt) and Angel, eventually taking over the role of Mark, performing on alternate nights at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London's West End. In 2002, he played Morino in the UK tour of Sunset Boulevard, which starred Faith Brown. Boys also appeared as Roger, one of the T-birds, in Grease at the Victoria Palace. He also went on the touring production to Japan, and playing the role of Doody in Scandinavia and Cyprus. Daniel was also a soloist in Disney's Enchanted Evening (a series of UK concerts in 2004), of which the final concert was televised on BBC1 as the BBC Family Prom in the Park.In 2005, Boys took part in BBC London's Children in Need – The Musical. He also performed at Party in the Park with the company of Grease. Guest TV appearances with Grease also included Blue Peter and The Graham Norton Show. His other early theatre credits include; Austin in I Love You Because (Landor in 2007), Anthony in Sweeney Todd (Royal Festival Hall in 2007), Mark in Rent (European Tour in 2006) and Parson Nathaniel (u/s) in Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds (National Tour in 2007). He also understudied all male roles. He can be seen on the live tour DVD special features, performing in place of Russell Watson in the dress rehearsal.In 2007 he participated in the BBC reality show Any Dream Will Do and was the 7th contestant to be eliminated from the series. During the series, the judges tested his vocal skills on a wide variety of music genres including rock, swing, ballads, and pop. His only opportunity to sing a musical theatre number was during a sing-off, in which he performed "Bring Him Home" from Les Misérables against Lewis Bradley.Daniel has appeared as Anthony Hope in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which was one of the first shows to open at the newly restored Royal Festival Hall and in late 2008, he joined the cast of the hit show Avenue Q and played the lead roles of Princeton and Rod and won the "What's on Stage Theatregoers Choice Award" for "Best Takeover in a Role" for his performance.Daniel has performed at Andrew Lloyd Webber's 60th birthday concert in Hyde Park, appeared on the BBC programme "Songs of Praise" and toured with John Barrowman on his Music Music Music tour. On 6 December 2009, Boys performed with fellow artists in "Christmas in New York" at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Among his songs were "Ave Maria" and "Winter Wonderland".In 2009 Daniel's debut solo album So Close was released and he embarked on a series of solo concerts performing at venues such as Leicester Square Theatre, the Delfont Room in the Prince of Wales Theatre, Wilton Music Hall, Greenwich Theatre and three sold-out performances at Pizza on the Park (Jazz Club), London. He made his American debut with the show when he performed at Show at Barre (Los Angeles), supported by Broadway actress Megan Hilty, and in Australia he played at both Sydney and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival alongside acts such as Olivia Newton-John and Chita Rivera.In February 2010, Boys performed with Jessie Buckley in two concerts in Manchester and Birmingham entitled "Valentines at the Musicals" including songs from West Side Story and My Fair Lady'.See here for further career credits

Kim's  career has taken her from Broadway to the West End to the international concert stage, resulting in a most unusual career path unmatched by any other singer. She continues to specialize in musical theatre, bringing the classic American songbook to leading music venues across the world, both in symphony settings and recital.  She has sung at La Scala in Milan, La Fenice in Venice, the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, the Accademia Nazionale Santa Cecilia in Rome, the Théâtre du Châtelet and the Opéra Comique in Paris, Concertgebauw in Amsterdam, Carnegie (Weill) Recital Hall in New York, the Musikverein, Konzerthaus and Volksoper in Vienna, the Berliner Philharmonie, the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos in Lisbon, the Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Aldeburgh, and the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, not to mention multiple appearances in London at the Wigmore Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican, the Royal Festival Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Rooms, Cadogan Hall, and the Linbury Studios at the Royal Opera House, and elsewhere, from Reykjavik, Helsinki, Leipzig and Kaiserslautern, to Athens, Essen, Gothenburg and Bremen, to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Hong Kong, Malta, Montpellier, and Moscow, giving her a unique platform among interpreters of the musical theatre repertoire.She has had the pleasure of singing with many of the world's greatest symphony orchestras, ranging from the Berlin Philharmonic and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestras conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, with whom she has recorded Leonard Bernstein's Wonderful Town in a version that then was repeated as a BBC Proms concert, and as the New Year's Eve Gala in Berlin, to the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonia and London Sinfonietta, the Liverpool Philharmonic, the Northern Sinfonia, the Leipzig Gewandhaus, the Orchestre National de Lyon, the Orchestre de Picardie, the Orchestra della Toscana, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the Toronto and Winnipeg Symphonies, and many, many more. Kim has formed several lasting musical partnerships over the years, leading to both concert and recording opportunities. Conductor/music historian John McGlinn brought her to EMI Classics, which led to several recordings and a personal recording contract, as well as many symphony concerts across America and Europe. With conductor John Wilson, she has explored the world of film music across the UK in concert, including the very popular MGM and Rodgers and Hammerstein Proms concerts, and several solo evenings. Her ongoing recital partnership with conductor/pianist Wayne Marshall has taken the pair to many of the great concert venues in Europe, both as recitalists and in full symphony settings.  Other conductors she has appeared with include Kristjan Jarvi, , Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, Yutaka Sado, Keith Lockhart, Ulf Schirmer, John Axelrod, Kevin Farrell, Carl Davis and Richard Hickox, to name a few.Critically acclaimed for playing “Annie Oakley” in Annie Get Your Gun at London's Prince of Wales Theatre, for which she earned a Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical, and for her role as “The Old Lady” in Robert Carsen's productions of Candide at La Scala and the Théâtre du Châtelet, she has also won a Helen Hayes Award for her work in Side by Side by Sondheim. She also starred as “Sally Adams” in Call Me Madam at the Goodspeed Opera House, singing the role of “The Old Lady” in Candide at Chicago's Ravinia Festival, and co-starring with Joseph Fiennes and Charles Edwards in Happy Days in the Art World at NYU's Skirball Center in New York.Kim's Broadway credits include starring as “Lucy”, opposite Sting, in the 3 Penny Opera directed by John Dexter, and appearing in the original Broadway cast of 1982 Best Musical Tony winner Nine, first as Francesca, then taking over the leading role of Claudia. Other Broadway original cast credits include The First, Baby and Star

 John made his West End Debut at the age of 12 in Lionel Bart's ‘Oliver' at the Albery Theatre. His theatre credits include: Bull Connor in King The Musical (Hackney Empire, 2018), Lionel Bart in The Story of Bart (Tour 2018 & Mirth, Maud & Marvel -2017 & The Hippodrome 2014), Barry Bronze in Rehab - A New Musical (The Union Theatre – 2017), Uncle Ernie in The Who's Tommy (Greenwich Theatre), Principal Singer in Rhythm of Life (The St. James Theatre, Studio), Fogg in Sweeney Todd (ENO), Ed Kleban in A Class Act (The Landor Theatre) for which he was nominated for Best Male Performance at the Offie Awards and Broadwayworld.com 2013/14, Tateh in Ragtime (The Landor Theatre), Charles Guiteau in Sondheim's Assassins (The Union Theatre) for which he was nominated for Best Male Performance at the Offie Awards 2010, Greta in Martin Sherman's Bent (The Landor Theatre), Maisie in Diamond (The Kings Head Theatre), Dr. Thomas Parker in Batboy the Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre), Ragtime (Piccadilly Theatre), Original Cast Member of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspect of Love (Prince of Wales Theatre), Hey, Mr Producer (Lyceum Theatre), Feuilly in Les Miserables (Palace Theatre). Red Bishop & Gran/Wolf in The Boy Who Fell into a Book-Written & Directed by Alan Ayckbourn (The Stephen Joseph Theatre), Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray (Curve Theatre, Leicester - 2014), Amos Hart in Chicago (The Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur), Skimbleshanks in Cats (Larnaca Municipal Amphitheatre, Cyprus), David in Company (Derby Playhouse), Koko in The Mikado and Njegus in The Merry Widow (both for Opera Della Luna), Harry in Flora The Red Menace and Snoopy in Snoopy The Musical (both at The Cambridge Arts Theatre), Cliff in In The Midnight Hour (York Theatre Royal), Che in Evita (Opera House, Manchester), and Tobias Ragg in Sondheim's Sweeney Todd (Watermill Theatre, Newbury). In film he has appeared as Convict 5 in Les Miserables – The Movie (2012) Directed by Tom Hooper, Kenny Star in The Catch (Primley Road Productions 2013), and Do Not Disturb – Shut Eye (2017).  and TV includes Taboo (BBC-2016) The Bill (ITV), The Purple People Eater (Dramarama Series-ITV) Pebble Mill at One (BBC1), The 1987 Royal Variety Show (ITV), and Wednesday at Eight (Thames TV) John has also performed his own Cabaret shows on the QE2 and in some of the most prestigious cabaret venues all over the world, including London, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Washington D.C, Chicago, Sydney, Venice, Switzerland, and Denmark. His panto credits include: Dame Nanny Fanny in Robin Hood (Queens Theatre, Hornchurch) 2019/20, Dame Dotty in Jack & The Beanstalk (Queens Theatre, Hornchurch) 2018/19, King Rat in Dick Whittington (The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury) Winner of Best Pantomime Villain of the Year – 2016/17, Sarah the Cook in Dick Whittington (Ferneham Hall), King Rat in Dick Whittington (Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield), Widow Twankey in Aladdin (Milton Keynes Theatre), Dandini in Cinderella (Capitol Theatre, Horsham), Ugly Sister in Cinderella (Churchill Theatre, Bromley), Ugly Sister in Cinderella (Richmond Theatre), Snowman in Jack & The Beanstalk (Hackney Empire), Josh the Jester in Sleeping Beauty (The Paul Robeson Theatre), Jack in Jack & The Beanstalk (Greenwich Theatre), Dame ‘Debut' Christabel Crusoe in Robinson Crusoe (Corn Exchange, Newbury), Buttons in Cinderella (Corn Exchange, Newbury), Aladdin in Aladdin (Eden Court Theatre, Inverness), Slap in Mother Goose (Horsham Arts Centre), and Peter Pan in Peter Pan (Hawth Theatre, Crawley).

Episode Summary Kim Criswell, Broadway and West End star tells us about some of her early auditions to get her equity card, as well as what it was like auditioning for Andrew Lloyd Webber to land the role of Grizabella in Cats. My "Thank You 5” segment is about how memorizing a deck of cards can help you in your acting career. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, three-time Olivier Award winner and Tony-nominated choreographer for Mary Poppins, Stephen Mear, gives his advice not only for auditions but for the rehearsal process as well.   Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are thrilled to be joined by the amazing Kim Criswell.  Kim’s Broadway credits include starring as Lucy, opposite Sting, in The Threepenny Opera directed by John Dexter, and appearing in the original Broadway cast of the 1982 Best Musical Tony winner Nine, first as Francesca, then taking over the leading role of Claudia. Other Broadway original cast credits include The First, Baby and Stardust. On the West Coast, she was the original Grizabella in Cats, singing “Memory” at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles, and also appeared as Lalume in Kismet for Opera Pacific.  She starred in the original West End productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and The Slow Drag, as well as  the revival of Dames At Sea, and as the Mother Abbess in the acclaimed production of The Sound of Music at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Critically acclaimed for playing Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre, for which she earned an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical, and for her role as The Old Lady in Robert Carsen’s productions of Candide at La Scala and the Théâtre du Châtelet, she has also won a Helen Hayes Award for her work in Side by Side by Sondheim. She was most recently seen in the US starring as Sally Adams in Call Me Madam at the Goodspeed Opera House, singing the role of The Old Lady in Candide at Chicago’s Ravinia Festival, and co-starring with Joseph Fiennes and Charles Edwards in Happy Days in the Art World at NYU’s Skirball Center in New York. Recently, she played the Italian opera singer Mrs. Castellari in the feature film Hysteria (2013) opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, and Jonathan Pryce. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about a silly game you can play to improve your ability as a performer. This one game will sharpen your mind and help you with imagination, association, and memorization. 
Stephen Mear C.B.E. is joining us in “Professor’s Corner” this week to offer his advice not only on auditioning, but for the rehearsals process as well.  Honorary Doctor of Arts and three-time Olivier Award Winner, Tony Nominated Stephen Mear has been described by the Daily Telegraph as “The old-style master of the modern chorus line.” Stephen’s prolific career has taken him in all directions from musical theater on Broadway and the West End to opera at the ENO, Paris and the Met in New York. His varied and sought-after talent extends to well know TV programs as well, such as So You think You Can Dance, and The Tracy Ullman Show. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook/IntheHoldingRoom Instagram: In_the_holding_room Website: https://intheholdingroom.com/ Kim Criswell: kimcriswell.net Stephen Mear: https://www.stephenmear.com/

Episode Summary Kim Criswell, Broadway and West End star tells us about some of her early auditions to get her equity card, as well as what it was like auditioning for Andrew Lloyd Webber to land the role of Grizabella in Cats. My "Thank You 5” segment is about how memorizing a deck of cards can help you in your acting career. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, three-time Olivier Award winner and Tony nominated choreographer for Mary Poppins, Stephen Mear, gives his advice not only for auditions but for the rehearsal process as well.   Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are thrilled to be joined by the amazing Kim Criswell.  Kim’s Broadway credits include starring as Lucy, opposite Sting, in The Threepenny Opera directed by John Dexter, and appearing in the original Broadway cast of the 1982 Best Musical Tony winner Nine, first as Francesca, then taking over the leading role of Claudia. Other Broadway original cast credits include The First, Baby and Stardust. On the West Coast, she was the original Grizabella in Cats, singing “Memory” at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles, and also appeared as Lalume in Kismet for Opera Pacific.  She starred in the original West End productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and The Slow Drag, as well as  the revival of Dames At Sea, and as the Mother Abbess in the acclaimed production of The Sound of Music at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Critically acclaimed for playing Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre, for which she earned an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical, and for her role as The Old Lady in Robert Carsen’s productions of Candide at La Scala and the Théâtre du Châtelet, she has also won a Helen Hayes Award for her work in Side by Side by Sondheim. She was most recently seen in the US starring as Sally Adams in Call Me Madam at the Goodspeed Opera House, singing the role of The Old Lady in Candide at Chicago’s Ravinia Festival, and co-starring with Joseph Fiennes and Charles Edwards in Happy Days in the Art World at NYU’s Skirball Center in New York. Recently, she played the Italian opera singer Mrs. Castellari in the feature film Hysteria (2013) opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, and Jonathan Pryce. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about a silly game you can play to improve your ability as a performer. This one game will sharpen your mind and help you with imagination, association, and memorization. 
Stephen Mear C.B.E. is joining us in “Professor’s Corner” this week to offer his advice not only on auditioning, but for the rehearsals process as well.  Honorary Doctor of Arts and three-time Olivier Award Winner, Tony Nominated Stephen Mear has been described by the Daily Telegraph as “The old-style master of the modern chorus line.” Stephen’s prolific career has taken him in all directions from musical theater on Broadway and the West End to opera at the ENO, Paris and the Met in New York. His varied and sought-after talent extends to well know TV programs as well, such as So You think You Can Dance, and The Tracy Ullman Show.   Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook/IntheHoldingRoom Instagram: In_the_holding_room Website: https://intheholdingroom.com/ Kim Criswell: kimcriswell.net Stephen Mear: https://www.stephenmear.com/

Gary's first West End role was that of Bill Snibson in the award winning Musical ‘Me And My Girl' in 1989 (Adelphi Theatre).  A successful No.1 theatre tour of a new comedy, ‘Teething Troubles' followed, both productions to critical acclaim. With direction by Simon Callow, Gary's next role was that of Joe in the award winning ‘Carmen Jones' (Old Vic). Gary then starred in the first sell out national tour of ‘Me And My Girl' which earned him a best actor nomination.He then went on to star in the world premier of the Barry Manilow musical ‘Copacabana' at London's Prince of Wales Theatre after which, he received a special invitation to recreate his role in ‘Me And My Girl' for the final tour of this great show.That same year he recorded a one-hour TV special for the BBC – ‘Showstoppers' and was invited to record a further series of six TV spectaculars with the BBC Concert Orchestra and many national and international guest stars. He also starred in and directed a 160 date tour of ‘Showstoppers'.In 1997 he created the role of Elliot Garfield in ‘The Goodbye Girl' and in 1998 another successful characterisation of Fagin in the Cameron Mackintosh production of ‘Oliver', touring through spring and summer 1999.Gary spent a highly successful period at the Bristol Old Vic (and touring) in Willy Russell's play ‘One For The Road' and starred in the concert tour of ‘Music To Watch Girls By' singing, in his own inimitable style. A No 1 tour of Alan Ayckbourn's ‘Confusions', Bottom in The New Shakespeare Company to play  ‘A_Midsummer_Night's_Dream' (Open Air Theatre Regent's Park) and the Pirate King in ‘Pirates of Penzance' and a performance in the national tour of Giles Havergal's brilliant adaptation of the Graham Greene novel ‘Travels With My Aunt'.Gary spent most of 2003/4 at The London Palladium, starring in the record breaking ‘Chitty_Chitty_Bang_Bang' and ending the year with his own national concert tour ‘My-Kind_Of_Music'. In the summer, he was invited back to The Open Air Theatre to play Dauntless Dick Deadeye in ‘H.M.S_Pinafore' and then starring in ‘Santa Claus the Musical' at The Mayflower, Southampton in 2005. He was invited back to ‘Chitty_Chitty_Bang_Bang' and the 2006 Christmas season saw him starring in ‘Peter Pan' as Captain Hook.A successful national tour of ‘Half_a Sixpence' and the 2007 Christmas as the Scarecrow in ‘The Wizard of Oz' and then the Lion in The Festival Theatre's The Wizard of Oz in 2008, finally ending the year in Manchester as Smee in Peter Pan.In 2009 Gary starred in the national tour of ‘Chicago' in the role of Billy Flynn, the lawyer, ‘The Invisible Man', at Chocolate Factory, the national tour of Lord Arthur Saville's Crime as Septimus Podgers and as the lead comic role in the national tour of  ‘Radio Times'. In 2013, he played Dame for the first time at the Birmingham Hippodrome and then a run of westend shows including, The Pajama Game, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Wind in the Willows followed by another panto at the Palladium and a run of M

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You'll be "glad that you were born" as hosts Bobby and Kristina discuss 1982's Seven Brides For Seven Brothers on episode three of My Favorite Flop.   ABOUT SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Based on the beloved 1954 MGM musical film of the same name, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers tells the story of backwoodsman Adam Pontipee and his six brothers and their quest to find wives in 1850s Oregon. The musical features a book by Lawrence Kasha and David Landay, music by Gene de Paul, Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn, and lyrics by Johnny Mercer, Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn. It is an adaption of the short story "The Sobbin' Women," by Stephen Vincent Benét, which is, in turn, based on the Ancient Roman legend of The Rape of the Sabine Women. The show's 1978-79 premiere tour, featuring Howard Keel and Jane Powell reprising their roles from the original film, closed before reaching Broadway. A second touring production was launched in 1981, this time starring pop star Debby Boone, and traveled for eighteen months before finally opening on Broadway in July 1982, only to close three days and five performances later. A subsequent West End production had a six-week limited engagement run in 1985, with a further five and a half week run at The Prince of Wales Theatre. Revised versions of the musical have met with success in U.S. regional theaters and in amateur productions on both sides of the Atlantic.   Original Broadway Cast Debby Boone as Milly David-James Carroll as Adam Jeanne Bates as Mrs. Bixby Jeff Calhoun as Daniel Cheryl Crandall as Townsperson Fred Curt as Mr. Bixby D. Scot Davidge as Benjmain Nancy Fox as Alice Gino Gaudio as Mr. Perkins Russell Giesenschlag as Jeb James Horvath as Luke Linda Hoxit as Sarah Marylou Hume as Dorcas' Sister Manette LaChance as Dorcas Kevin McCready as Zeke Gary Moss as Matt Jan Mussetter as Liza Sha Newman as Ruth David Pavlosky as Townsboy Craig Peralta as Gideon Michael Ragan as Frank Jeffrey Reynolds as Ephraim Jack Ritschel as Preacher Conley Schnaterbeck as Indian Sam Singhaus as Townsperson Marykatherine Somers as Mrs. Perkins Don Steffy as Carl Clark Sterling as Joel Stephanie Stromer as Townsperson Lara Teeter as Caleb Laurel van der Linde as Martha Swings: Sam Singhaus and Stephanie Stromer

Alison is Associate Director on THE BOOK OF MORMON (London and International Tour). In 2021 Alison will direct the UK/International tour of DREAMGIRLS and will be Associate Director on the Broadway transfer of MEAN GIRLS.Director: CHICAGO (International Tour), SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (National Tour), SPAMALOT (Melbourne, Australia and Cologne, Germany), ENGLISH HERITAGE AWARDS (Palace Theatre), SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS - THE MUSICAL (UK Tour), ROBIN HOOD AND THE BABES IN THE WOOD(Palace Theatre, Mansfield) and CHICAGO (Marrakech and Turkey).Director and Choreographer: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (5 Year International Tour), SNOW WHITE (Wycombe Swan), SLEEPING BEAUTY, PETER PAN, CINDERELLA, SNOW WHITE (Churchill, Bromley) and WAG! (Charing Cross Theatre). Associate Director on DREAMGIRLS (Savoy Theatre), LOVE NEVER DIES (Adelphi Theatre), SPAMALOT (Palace Theatre), CHICAGO (Adelphi and Cambridge Theatre), MY ONE AND ONLY (Piccadilly Theatre), RENT (Prince of Wales Theatre & UK Tour), NAPOLEON (Shaftesbury Theatre),  BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Dominion Theatre and UK Tour), SHOWBOAT (Prince Edward Theatre), TOMMY (Shaftesbury Theatre, and U.K. Tour), AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' (Lyric Theatre), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW – 30th Anniversary Tour, THE NEW ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Victoria Palace), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (UK Tour and European Tour) and BARNUM (UK Tour). Alison choreographed EASTENDERS - 3 episodes (BBC1), HIGH SPIRITS (Bridewell Theatre), AFTER THE FAIR (Kings Head Theatre), ME AND MY GIRL, ASPECTS OF LOVE, BOYBAND and CAROUSEL (Palace Theatre, Westcliff). Alison is married to director Jon Emmanuel and they have a son, Jack, a daughter, Olivia and a dog, Molly.

On this episode of Saturday Strategy, host Johnny Themans welcomes guest Lucy Key, Owner and Performance Director at Performing Perfectly, to speak about communication and how performance and business are connected. To clearly articulate our message to who we’re working with, we need to be able to use our voice and body language to communicate better and improve our chances of success in business. The two discuss the parallels of the world of performance and the world of business. Effective communication is essential for any business to succeed and when you communicate in an engaging way, you get the best results. Lucy explains how much of stage performance comes from being a natural and how much comes from learned skills. She details why knowing your audience and environment is so important and how to actively develop your skills in this area, including techniques such as breath work and filming yourself. Then, Lucy shares how remaining authentic and confident, especially when making mistakes, and not being too polished makes a huge difference when presenting to a group. Johnny and Lucy then discuss cultural stereotypes and prejudices toward voices, while exploring the importance of personal ‘blind spots’, constructive feedback, and pushing people outside of their comfort zones. About our Guest: Lucy is a professional actress who has worked in theatre, opera, television, concert and cabaret. After training at Guildford School of Acting, Lucy’s performance credits include: Maria in West Side Story, The Prince of Wales Theatre, London and UK No. 1 tour, Grace Farrel in Annie, Perth Repertory Theatre, Of Thee I Sing, The Bridewell Theatre, London, Midsummer Nights Dream and Two Gentlemen of Verona, Regents Park Open Air Theatre, London, The Marriage of Figaro, New Vic Theatre, The Birthday Party, Chichester Festival Theatre. Television credits include the role of Manda in Being April for BBC One. Lucy has also worked extensively as a performing arts tutor, choreographer, director and workshop practitioner. Along with her husband, Chris, she directs Key Theatre Academy and Performing Perfectly. Directing and choreography credits include numerous projects with Leaps and Bounds, including The Young Roots Presentation at The Birmingham Hippodrome, choreographer for The Olympic Handover celebrations in Shropshire and Assistant Director on the world premiere of the musical Chasing Fate at The Birmingham Hippodrome. Lucy is Performance Director at Key Theatre Academy and Performing Perfectly. Performing Perfectly teams up with psychologists, fellow West End theatre and TV actors, executive coaches and business leaders to nurture performance in the broadest sense. They provide unique opportunities to learn and develop essential skills for successful communication, presentation and peak performance. Visit Performing Perfectly’s Website: www.performingperfectly.com Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PerfPerfectly Email Lucy: lucy@performingperfectly.com Contact Johnny through WhatsApp: 0 797-743-7360 Follow Saturday Strategy on Twitter: www.twitter.com/SaturdayStrate1 Follow Good2Great on Twitter: www.twitter.com/GOOD2GREAT_ltd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/good2great/message

So what's coming up on this podcast? I'll be telling you about my first audition for The Paul Daniels Magic Show, and how I didn't get the job... I'll also be telling you how I eventually did get the job as an assistant on the show. Plus - what did happen at the Vicar's tea party? I'll be telling you about my time in the West End working in It's Magic at The Prince of Wales Theatre, and some of the famous name that's came to see the show. Finally - It's a Royal Knockout - not just what went on during the day - but what went on after the show had finished! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Sunday, we headed to the Prince of Wales Theatre in London's West End for this year's WhatsOnStage Awards. We chatted with the red carpet arrivals and also some of the winners afterwards. Interviews include: & Juliet; Come From Away; Liam Tamne from Prince of Egypt; UK Drag Race star, Vinegar Strokes; Danny Mac and Aimee Atkinson from Pretty Woman; composer George Styles; Marisha Wallace from Waitress; Fay Tozer from Steps, T'Shan Williams and Miriam-Teak Lee. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Richard Clarkin and Arturo Pérez Torres and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their film The Drawer Boy, love, loyalty and friendship, memory and identity, and collaborative, collective creation. Trailer Synopsis It’s 1972 in rural Ontario. Angus and Morgan have been living alone on their farm since a World War II injury left Angus with no short-term memory. Miles, a young actor from Toronto, shows up to stay with the two farmers in order to gather stories and make up a play about farming. Through his exploration of the farmers’ past, Angus’ memory is unlocked, and secrets are exposed.Based on a play by Michael Healey, The Drawer Boy, his first full-length play, premiered in Toronto in 1999 and won the Dora for best new play, a Chalmers Canadian Playwriting Award, and the Governor General’s Literary Award. It has been one of the most produced plays across North America and has been translated into German, French, Japanese and Hindi. Some of his other plays include Courageous, Proud, and Rune Arlidge. Biographies: Arturo Pérez Torres has directed five feature documentary films and has received 15 awards from national and international major festivals. His films have screened at the MoMA in New York City and on the National Geographic Channel, CBC and the Sundance Channel. He is a Guggenheim and Chalmers fellow. The Drawer Boy is Arturo’s first narrative film. Richard Clarkin is the winner of the Canadian Screen Aard for Best Supporting Actor for The Drawer Boy. In addition to his work on television and in film, Richard Clarkin, a graduate of The National Theatre School, has appeared on stage as Biff with Judd Hirsch in Death Of A Salesman at the Royal Alex in Toronto, and starred as Scar in The Lion King at The Princess of Wales Theatre. He also appeared in Merchant of Venice at the Stratford Festival, The Faraway Nearby, Salt-Water Moon and New World at the Tarragon, Ring Round the Moon and Twelfth Night at the Soulpepper Theatre, and many, many more. He was nominated for a Dora Award for his work in Uncle Vanyaat the Guardian Springs. He is pictured above at the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards. Image Copyright: Arturo Pérez Torres. Used with permission. Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission.For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here. With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recorded at Molineux on Monday 21st December 2015 This week we talk to Alan Mosca (from Freddie and the Dreamers) who hosts The Sensational 60's Experience at The Grand in January, Gerry Turner tells us how Central Taxis are marking their 35th Anniversary, Glenn Hodge shares his Christmas Charity single with us, Prebendary David Wright tells us about the Christmas Services at St. Peters and we meet the cast of Cinderella at The Prince of Wales Theatre in Cannock.

As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast Olivier Awards 2014 - Special With T R P Watson  - Nick from Partially Obstructed View - Phil from the West End Whingers  - JohnnyFox - Webcowgirl  - Gareth James - Glen Pearce - Award Winning Plays Discussed: Jeeves & Wooster In Perfect Nonsense - Duke of York’s Theatre  [0:00:22] Best New Comedy   Ghosts - Almeida Theatre & Trafalgar Studios  [0:10:45] Best Actress - Lesley Manville Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Jack Lowden Best Revival   The Amen Corner - National Theatre, Olivier [0:16:54] Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Sharon D Clarke   Othello  - National Theatre, Olivier [0:22:26] Best Actor - Rory Kinnear   Chimerica - Almeida Theatre & Harold Pinter Theatre [0:36:34] Best New Play Best Director - Lyndsey Turner Best Lighting Design - Tim Lutkin & Finn Ross Best Sound Design - Carolyn Downing Best Set Design - Es Devlin   Handbagged - Tricycle Theatre  [0:49:20] Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre   The Book Of Mormon - Prince of Wales Theatre [1:02:33] Best New Musical Best Actor in a Musical - Gavin Creel Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Stephen Ashfield Best Theatre Choreographer - Casey Nicholaw   Merrily We Roll Along - Harold Pinter Theatre  [1:13:55] Best Musical Revival Best Sound Design - Gareth Owen   Once - Phoenix Theatre  [1:20:50] Best Actress in a Musical - Zrinka Cvitešić Outstanding Achievement in Music - Martin Lowe for composition & arrangements, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová for music & lyrics   Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - Theatre Royal Drury Lane [1:30:20] Best Lighting Design - Paul Pyant and Jon Driscoll Best Costume Design - Mark Thompson

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: David Mirvish In Conversation With Christopher Hume On Legacy and the Public Realm: Dreaming with Frank Gehry David Mirvish is a Canadian theatre producer, entrepreneur and art collector. A passionate supporter of the theatre and Canada's artistic community, Mr. Mirvish is the owner and operator of Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre, Princess of Wales Theatre, Ed Mirvish Theatre and Panasonic Theatre. Mr. Mirvish and his father, Ed Mirvish, also purchased and restored the renowned Old Vic Theatre in London, England which they operated from 1983 to 1998. The Toronto facilities were renovated, refurbished and, in the case of the Princess of Wales built by the Mirvish family, providing the city with premiere theatre space where they have mounted outstanding productions such as Les Miserables, The Lion King Horse, The Wizard of Oz and many others. Mirvish Productions, a company founded by Mr. Mirvish in 1986, has produced plays and musicals for these and other venues throughout Canada, on Broadway and in London's West End. In addition Mirvish Productions has presented over 500 touring productions in the city of Toronto. The Mirvish family is widely credited with making Toronto a major centre of theatre. David Mirvish is also the owner and operator of Honest Ed's, the beloved discount emporium and Toronto landmark, which was opened by his father in 1948. Christopher Hume is the architecture critic and urban issues columnist of the Toronto Star. In 2009, he won a National Newspaper Award, Canada's highest award in print journalism, for his columns. Since the 1980s, when he began working for the Star, he has received five NNA nominations. In 2009, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada gave Hume its President's Award for Architectural Journalism. He has also received a certificate of appreciation from the Ontario Association of Architects. His book, William James' Toronto Views, won a Toronto Heritage Award in 2000 and in 2004 he received a Landscape Ontario communications award. NOW magazine named Hume Toronto's best newspaper columnist in 2005. He hosted and wrote a one hour special about Canadian cities for CBC TV's flagship series, The Nature of Things. He appears frequently on radio and television as a commentator on city issues. Hume was educated at the University of Toronto and Glendon College and lives in Toronto. Moderator: Christopher Hume, Columnist, Toronto Star Speaker: David Mirvish, Owner and Operator, Toronto Royal Alexandra Theatre, Princess of Wales Theatre, Ed Mirvish Theatre and Panasonic Theatre *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast 10-Mar-2013 With T R P Watson  -Gareth James - Webcowgirl  - Phil from the West End Whingers  - JohnnyFox - Plays Discussed Chess - Union Theatre  [00:13]In the Beginning was the End - Somerset House  [09:45]Purple Heart - Gate Theatre [16:31]Longing - Hampstead Theatre  [22:15]The Book of Mormon - Prince of Wales Theatre  [32:55] Reviews Longing - Hampstead TheatrePaper Dolls - Tricycle TheatrePurple Heart - Gate TheatreThe Audience - Gielgud Theatre  

In this packed episode of MusicalTalk, Nick revisits Ghost and, along with Catherine, shares a different view on the musical; Sandra (our resident Swede) shares her thoughts on About The Turn - a new rock jukebox musical featuring the songs of Tim Prottey-Jones playing at the Courtyard Theatre, Andrew Keating, Yves (our resident Belgian) and Sandra discuss Children of Eden - that had a hugely successful concert production at The Prince of Wales Theatre and Nick and Andrew Keating discuss The Muppets Movie - that's also a musical, of course!

To kick off the festive season of December, Nick chatted to Suzanne Reisman about her book: "Off The Beaten Subway Track", which explores the more obscure things to do in New York City once you've done the Empire State Building and seen The Statue of Liberty. Joined by friend and theatre lover Mara Klein Clarke, they discuss what happens to New York City at this festive time of year, where to eat, what to do and what to see once you think you've seen it all. Lisa then joins Nick to discuss the annual festive New York related concert that happens in London: "Christmas In New York" playing at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday, December 6th. You truly will heart NYC after this episode! This episode contains strong language.