Post-show Drinks By Encore Radio

In this episode, we sit down with West End star Trevor Dion Nicholas. Trevor tells about his current role in Hamilton as well as reliving some of his favourite moments as Genie in Aladdin. We had lots of fun together during the recording of this podcast; Trevor finds out what Disney character he should be using the Disney instagram filter, his biggest on-stage mishaps and why he loves living in London so much. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

To celebrate the end of Season 1 of Post-Show Drinks, Connor and Catherine go back through the last thirty-two episodes to celebrate just some of their favourite moments. Over the next four weeks, they will highlight just some of the special moments within season 1 of Post-Show Drinks from great advice to hilarious audition stories. On this week’s episode, Connor and Catherine discuss their favourite pieces of advice featuring episode highlights with West End stars Dean Chisnall, Maiya Quansah-Breed and Chris Aukett.

To celebrate the end of Season 1 of Post-Show Drinks, Connor and Catherine go back through the last thirty-two episodes to celebrate just some of their favourite moments. Over the next four weeks, they will highlight just some of the special moments within season 1 of Post-Show Drinks from great advice to hilarious audition stories. On this week's episode, Connor and Catherine discuss their favourite stories featuring episode highlights with West End stars Rachel Tucker, Jordan Luke Gage and Rebecca Lock.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Jacqueline Hughes. We speak about her training at Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre and Guildford School of Acting. Jacqueline tells us more about her musical theatre journey from dancing at a young age to then making her West End debut in Wicked. Wicked has continued to play a large part within her career as she played the role of Elphaba in London, on the UK Tour and then on the International Tour. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Ben Forster. We speak about his early passion for musical theatre and about being involved in amateur dramatics from a young age. Ben tells us more about his musical theatre journey from making his West End debut in Thriller! Live, as well as his variety of credits including The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar and Elf the Musical.  Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Sabrina Aloueche. We speak about Sabrina's journey into musical theatre, from singing at an early age and then making her West Debut in Les Misérables. We speak about what it was like returning to Les Misérables a few years later to play the role of Éponine after playing the role of young Cosette aged 7. We also speak about Sabrina's time at the Dominion Theatre playing the role of Scaramouche in We Will Rock You. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Matthew Seadon-Young. We speak about his training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and about his early days at Stagecoach Theatre Arts. Matthew tells us more about his musical theatre journey from performing at a young age to then making his West End debut in Les Misérables, as well as his variety of credits including Company, The Light Princess, She Stoops To Conquer and Urinetown. 

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Cassidy Janson. Cassidy is about to join the company of & Juliet and will play the role of Anne Hathaway. We speak about her training at London Studio Centre and Millennium School of Dance. Cassidy tells us more about her musical theatre journey from dancing at a young age to then making her West End debut in Wicked, as well as her variety of credits including Tick, Tick, Boom and Beautiful - The Carole King Musical.  Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Joshua Gannon. Joshua is currently playing the role of Motel, a Tailor in Fiddler On The Roof at the Playhouse Theatre. We speak about his training at Guildford School of Acting, his passion for the industry and how support from his family, plus a wonderful relationship with his agent has helped forge his career to date. We also learn more about what it was like for Josh to make his West End debut in The Wind and the Willows at the London Palladium. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Ashford Campbell. Ashford is currently playing the role of Dwayne in 9 to 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. We speak about his musical theatre journey from singing at a young age to then making his West End debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. We also speak about his passion for languages, his time on the X Factor and what it was like playing the role of CC in Dreamgirls. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Natalie McQueen. Natalie is currently playing the role of Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. We speak about her musical theatre journey from singing at a young age to then making her West End debut in Wicked, as well as her variety of credits including Les Misérables, Wonderland and more. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Luke Johnson. Luke talks about training as a gymnast before entering the world of musical theatre, first at Newcastle College and then at Laine Theatre Arts. We speak about the many roles in his career so far including Lord of the Rings at the Theatre Royal Dury Lane, The Light Princess at the National Theatre and The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down Olivier Award-nominated, West End star Maiya Quansah-Breed. We speak about Maiya’s journey into musical theatre, from singing at an early age and then training at the Guildford School of Acting. We speak about what it was like making her West End debut in SIX at the Arts Theatre playing the role of Catherine Parr. Maiya takes us through her SIX the musical journey from the audition process to currently playing eight shows a week! Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Oliver Savile. We speak about Oliver's start in musical theatre and training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Oliver also tells us more about his time in Wicked, making his west end debut in Les Misérables, as well as his variety of credits including Mamma Mia!, The Last Ship, Cats and The Phantom of the Opera.  Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Kate Graham. We speak about Kate’s start in musical theatre, her history degree at Durham University and then training at the Royal Academy of Music. Kate also tells us more about her time in Mamma Mia!, making her west end debut in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, as well as her variety of West End credits including; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Producers and Billy Elliot.  Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Daniel Boys. We speak about Daniel's start in musical theatre to then training at Guildford School of Acting. Daniel also tells us more about his time in BBC's Any Dream Will Do, as well as his variety of West End credits including; Avenue Q, RENT and Grease.  Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Sophie Isaacs. We speak about Sophie's time at Stagecoach Performing Arts and how that initial training gave her the best foot forward. We also speak about Sophie making her West End debut in Made In Dagenham and how it felt originating a role in a new musical. Sophie also takes us through her Heathers The Musical story. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Chris McGuigan. Chris is currently making his West End debut in Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre. We learn more about where his passion began for musical theatre, from performing in a youth production of Hello Dolly to now treading the boards of London's West End. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Rebecca Lock. We speak about Rebecca's time in the National Youth Music Theatre to her training at Central School of Speech and Drama. We speak about her variety of West End credits including Carlotta Giudicelli in Phantom of the Opera, Kate Monster in Avenue Q and Mrs Fleming in Heathers. We also speak about her time as Lilli Vanessi in Kiss Me, Kate, at the Sheffield Crucible. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Joseph Connor. Joseph joined the original London company of Wicked when it first opened at the Apollo Victoria Theatre when he was 17! We learn more about Joseph's Wicked Story and what it was like attending the open auditions back in 2005. We also speak about Joseph's time in Lord of the Rings at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and being part of the Starlight Express in Bochum, Germany. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.