Post-show Drinks By Encore Radio

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Olivier Award-winner Lorna Want. We speak to Lorna about growing up in the world of theatre and appearing in Les Misérables as a child. We also speak about her time in Beautiful - The Carole King Musical and playing the role of Cynthia Weil. Now a mummy, we learn more about Lorna's dream roles in the theatre. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Broadway and West End Star Rachel Tucker. Rachel is currently playing Captain Beverly Bass, Annette and Others in the Oliver Award-winning musical Come From Away.  We speak to Rachel about growing up in Belfast, about training at the Royal Academy of Music, her first professional role in a musical and her time in We Will Rock You. We also speak about BBC's I'd Do Anything and of course playing the role of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway and in London. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Jeremy Taylor. Jeremy is currently playing Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre London. We speak to Jeremy about training at GSA - Guildford School of Acting and making his west end debut in The Sound of Music at the London Palladium with Connie Fisher. We also speak about his time playing the role of Fiyero in Wicked and being part of the cast of We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Chris Aukett, he tells us about making his West End debut in The Wind in the Willows The Musical at the London Palladium. We speak about his career to date and discuss what makes a good company member within a musical. We also find what is Chris Aukett's dream West End role! Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Olivier Award-winning, Phantom of the Opera star David Thaxton. David tells us about how he got into the industry from his early days in amateur dramatics with KLODS; King's Lynn Operatic and Drama Society, to performing at the opening of the Millennium Centre to then making his west end debut in Les Misérables. We speak about his role as Phantom in Phantom of the Opera as well as about founding W1 Workshops with his wife Nancy Sullivan back in 2012. Throughout this podcast, David Thaxton gives key advice about trying to forge a career in the industry as well as looking after your own mental health. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Olivier Award-winning actress Rebecca Trehearn. Rebecca tells us how she got into musical theatre, about her time with Ghost The Musical and playing Molly on the first UK Tour. We also speak about her winning the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for her role in Showboat at the New London Theatre. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

Post-Show Drinks, a musical theatre podcast showcasing actors from the West End and beyond. In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Laura Tyrer, who recently played the role of Velma Kelly in Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End. Laura tells us how she got into musical theatre, about her time at the London Studio Centre as well as playing the role of Sally Bowels in Cabaret. Listen to this episode to find out about the key tips and tricks of playing the role of Velma Kelly! Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

Charlotte began her career by studying at the Royal Academy of Music, training as a classical singer and actress. Before entering the world of musical theatre Charlotte has starred in a variety of operas as the principle lead with the Welsh National Opera, D’Oyly Carte and Carl Rosa Opera. Charlotte then joined the company of The Phantom of the Opera as Christine Daaé at Her Majesty's Theatre London and it was there that her musical theatre career began. Since then she has played Sally in Follies in France's second largest theatre; Opéra de Toulon and more recently Alice Beineke in the UK Tour of The Addams Family. As a classically trained singer that is used to performing as the leading lady, eight times a week in opera with no microphone and a full orchestra, Charlotte gives you tips on looking after and maintaining your voice. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Steph Parry. Steph made national headlines as the actress who ran down the road from Drury Lane Theatre to the Novello Theatre to play the role of Donna, mid-show, in Mamma Mia! Steph takes us through the whole story from taking the phone call in her dressing room at the Drury Lane Theatre while she was standing by on 42nd Street to taking her final bow as Donna in Mamma Mia! all in the same day. We also speak about Steph’s time in Billy Elliot and one musical she wishes would return to the West End. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Simon-Anthony Rhoden, during his last week of playing Lola in Kinky Boots at the Adelphi Theatre. Simon-Anthony talks about training in classical theatre at LAMDA - London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art followed by a short musical theatre course at Associated Studios. We speak about his variety of roles in Kinky Boots, going from the role of off-stage swing to the role of Lola in the West End production. We also find what is Simon-Anthony's dream West End role! Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Julie Stark, who has recently appeared in Bat Out of Hell The Musical at the Dominion Theatre. Julie talks about her fascinating start in musical theatre from publishing to musical theatre. We speak about the many roles in her career making her professional debut in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre including meeting Brian May and then returning a few years later with the company of Bat Out Of Hell. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

Encore Radio sits down with Jordan Luke Gage, recently playing the role of Strat in Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell at London’s Dominion Theatre. We speak about how Jordan got into musical theatre, including a youth production of Disney’s High School Musical! Listen to the podcast to find out more about the roles Jordan would love to play. This episode is part of the Encore Radio Podcast series Post Show Drinks. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

Encore Radio sits down with Dean Chisnall who is currently starring as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at the Queens Theatre in London’s West End. We talk about his career since graduating from Arts Educational Schools London appearing in shows such as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Woman In White and the Narrator in Blood Brothers. We find out more about Dean's career highlights including Ash Sherwood in the Take That Musical Never Forget and playing the title role of Shrek in Shrek The Musical. This episode is part of the Encore Radio Podcast series Post Show Drinks. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

Encore Radio sits down with Katie Birtill, who has recently released her solo album Baby, Dream Your Dream, a celebration of Musical Theatre songs with her jazz quartet. We speak to Katie about leaving her medicine career with the Bristol University and heading The Royal Academy of Music. We speak about the many roles in her career so far including playing Kathy in Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years to playing a Diva in the UK Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. This episode is part of the Encore Radio Podcast series Post Show Drinks. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

Post-Show Drinks is a new musical theatre podcast that showcases actors from the West End and beyond. This series will explore everything from pre-show rituals to funny bloopers and magical musical moments. Featuring stars including Dean Chisnall, Olivier Award-winning actress Rebecca Trehearn and Charlotte Page to name but a few. To get the latest episode of the Encore Radio podcast series Post-Show Drinks, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.