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For the last episode I have variety royalty for you. The legend himself Norman Barrett MBE.Norman tells me how his act began, his daredevil stunts and taking his responsibilities as a ring master seriously.You can support the podcast for th
Writer, director and seasoned pantomime dame, Paul Tate is this weeks guest. He tells me how he likes word play, the difficulty with directing and getting jobs because he was pretty.It is a very emotional episode, for which I'd like to thank P
Magician, writer and actor John Archer is this weeks guest. He tells me how he first got in to magic, a big career change and I find out the real reason why he isn't going back to pantomime this christmas. Here's a link to John's website http
Radio presenter, Dame, impressionist, writer and comedian Terry Gauci is this weeks guest. He tells me how he got taught how to dance, doing something different in an audition and you’ll find out that you never know where performing can take
My guest for this episode is puppeteer Ronnie LeDrew.In this episode Ronnie tells me how he became a top puppet operator, the story of his involvement with the iconic Zippy and offers plenty of advice for getting in to the industryYou can fin
The legend Jess Conrad OBE is my guest for this episode. We chatted in the grounds of his home, so you’ll hear the birds tweeting and the odd train now and then. He tells me about starting in rep, working with Charlie Drake and of course looki
Ben Goffe is this weeks guest.With 21 years in the business, Ben tell me about being given the chance to perform Shakespeare, being part of a chart topping group and his aspirations on becoming a director.You can follow Ben on Twitter htt
The hilarious Johnnie Casson is this weeks guest. He tells me how he likes to keep his act clean, working with The Beatles and how he loved playing Dame.
Actor, director and producer Susie McKenna is this weeks guest. In this episode she tells me about her beginnings as a Pontins Bluecoat, playing a fearless principal boy and how she's always keen on learning on the job.You can follow Susie on
The big 100 and we celebrate this milestone with the legend himself, Christopher BigginsCelebrating 50 years performing pantomime, Christopher tells me about his most emotional songsheet moment, the real reason he first got into pantomime and
The musical funny man (and Dame) Pete Lindup is my guest for this weeks episode. He tells me about his move to Blackpool, the preparation to become a Dame and his love of old school variety.
The hilarious Dame, actor and voice over artist Bob Golding is this weeks guest. He tells me about his wide ranging voice career, how he likes to play Dame as a geezer in a dress (his words) and how he became Eric Morecambe in the Olivier Award
Movie star and acclaimed musician Rusty Goffe is this weeks guest. With 53 pantomimes under his belt and currently in retirement, he tells me how he was musical as a child, carrying others and getting some amazing advice from Roy Kinnear.
This week Beryl Johnson is my guest. She tells me about sharing the stage with many great comedians, how she met the impresario Duggie Chapman and I find out who really was the boss.
The original Jack of all trades, Chris Firth is this weeks guest. In this episode he tells me about his amazing skills communicating to overcome language barriers, meeting his wife through pantomime , and how knocking on a stage door can change
‘Supersonic’ Syd Little tells me about his extensive career, the sad loss of his comedy partner Eddie Large and how he’s never been so busy with reality shows.
Celebrating 50 years of making stage wear, Neil Crossland is this weeks guest. He tells me why he set up his company Stagewear Unlimited, playing guitar and having one of the most famous customers in the world.
The wonderful Anita Harris is my guest for this episode. She tells me what it was like working in Las Vegas as a youngster, the privilege of being in the wings watching so many household names and how a chance meeting led to her being part of m
Comedy actor, writer and singer Neil Hurst is this weeks guest. He tells me all about how he started incorporating comedy in to his act, sustaining panto injuries and dealing with form filling after a song sheet. You can find more about Neil a
Writer, Pantomime Dame and world famous cover girl Joe Standerline is this weeks guest. Joe tells me about hoarding, writing and the sensitivity surrounding pantomime (oh and listen out for a snoring doggy). You can see Joe in pantomime at Bri
Funny lady Dee Quemby is my guest for this episode. She tells me about theatrical life in the Midlands, working with a certain Billy Breen, and the issue of casting of older women in the acting profession.You’ll find the photos that we talk ab
Comedy magician and pantomime star Russ Brown is this weeks guest. Russ tells me of his love for the art form, playing a Dame and we talk about the importance of magic and its inclusion in pantomime. You can find out more about Russ and whe
This week's guest is Dan Cunningham, better known to many as his hilarious creation Miss Rory. Dan tells me about his leap into entertainment full time, the transition from adult panto to family friendly shows and what it was like to be perfor
Comedy royalty Tommy Cannon is this weeks guest for the return of the podcast. He tells me how the double act came about, how he's a giggler and the sad loss of his best friend and comedy partner Bobby Ball.I would like to thank Tommy for his
My guest for the final episode of this series is Dame, writer and master of various theatrical jobs Brad Fitt. He tells me how he's ended up falling into various theatre jobs, how he'd like to be a baddie one day and the accolade of being in an
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