Vocal Babble

On this episode, Julie and Richard are joined by performer Katie Deacon, who, after training in classical ballet, made the move into musical theatre. Reflecting on her journey, Katie chats about the differences between the two worlds, her passion for great teaching, and how, despite the odds, she advocates for a change to the narrative around how dancers are perceived in musical theatre.Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard HaltonGuest: Katie DeaconProducers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd.Studio: Podcast Room, London BridgeMusic: Scarlet HaltonPhotography: Christopher James CreativeDesign: Tom Harrop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Julie and Richard chat with actress Kirsty Sparks, who recently returned to the industry after a 20 year hiatus. Having enjoyed a celebrated career in shows such as ‘Me and My Girl’, ‘Cats’ and ‘Starlight Express’, she then stepped away from the industry to focus on her family while exploring other pursuits, including work as a choreographer, artistic director, teacher and fitness coach.Following her return to the stage in the UK tour of ‘Hairspray’, she can now be seen in the UK and Ireland tour of ‘Top Hat’, which previously played at Chichester Festival Theatre and the Southbank Centre. Kirsty shares her journey and reflects on what it has been like to step back into the spotlight.Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard HaltonGuest: Kirsty SparksProducers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd.Studio: Podcast Room, London BridgeMusic: Scarlet HaltonArtwork: Tom Harrop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Julie and Richard is actor and star of stage and screen, Max Harwood. Best known for his breakout role as Jamie in the Amazon film ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’, as well as appearances in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ , 'Black Mirror' and ‘Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief’, Max joins us to share insights from his journey so far. Drawing on his own experiences, he discusses his thoughts on how to look after yourself both professionally and personally while navigating the entertainment industry.Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard HaltonGuest: Max HarwoodProducers: James Leeman and Louisa BeadelMusic: Scarlet HaltonArtwork: Tom Harrop at Designed by TomPhotography: Christopher James Creative Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vocal Babble hosts Julie Gossage and Richard Halton are joined by Thomas Walton, actor and founder of the community interest company Theatre North. Together, they discuss all things theatre in the North of England and whether it is viable to pursue a performing career on stage while living outside London.Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard HaltonGuest: Thomas WaltonProducers: James Leeman and Louisa BeadelMusic: Scarlet HaltonArtwork: Tom Harrop at Designed by TomPhotography: Christopher James CreativeStudio: Podcast Room, London Bridge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of Season 1, Julie and Richard answer questions from listeners, picking a random selection from The Babble Box as they tackle topics on all things voice and life.Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard HaltonTime Stamps:1:16Question 1: Any tips for for pre-menstrual voice syndrome affecting singing? 6:38Question 2: Why does my voice get tired so quickly during practice?13:35Question 3: How much should I practice each day?21:37Question 4: Any tips for dealing with stage fright?35:38Question 5: How do I heighten my belting range?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we meet some members of the Vocal Balance HQ team. With Julie taking the hosting reins solo, the episode focuses on getting to know the people behind the company and exploring the importance of being part of a team.Cast: Julie Gossage, James Leeman, Louisa Beadel, Charlie Clay, Amy Whittle and Matt Faull.*Please note: As our team members are based across the UK, this episode features a mix of guests joining both online and in person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Episode 2: Julie and Richard delve deeper into the conversation around all things related to side hustles, joined by actress, writer, and founder of Prep Your Rep London, Ceili O'Connor. Can the entrepreneurial side of an actor help them thrive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part One of Episode 2, Julie and Richard are joined by actress, coach, writer, and founder of Prep Your Rep London, Ceili O'Connor. Together, they discuss all things related to side hustles and explore whether the entrepreneurial side of an actor can help them thrive.This episode is split into two parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the very first episode of Vocal Babble. In this episode, we chat to our hosts and Vocal Balance co-founders, Julie Gossage and Richard Halton, to find out more about them and the story behind Vocal BalanceProduction: Vocal Balance Ltd.Hosts/co-founders: Julie Gossage and Richard HaltonProducers: James Leeman and Louisa BeadelMusic: Scarlet HaltonPhotography: Christopher James CreativeThe Vocal Babble producers would like to provide a special thanks to Rebecca Ridout for providing the recording equipment for this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.