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Marianne has appeared in Chicago, We Will Rock You, Cats and The Wizard of Oz amongst many other productions. She's most well known for her incredible portrayal of Mrs Wormwood in the RSC's production of Matilda the Musical, where she performed up to 5 months pregnant and then came back to join the production after the birth of her son.This conversation delves into the unique challenges of job sharing in the theatre industry, highlighting the financial impact, logistics, and work-life balance. It also explores the decision-making process and challenges faced during pregnancy and career in the theatre industry, as well as the experience of returning to work and coping with personal loss and vocal health issues.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Job Sharing and Theatre Industry09:40 Challenges and Decisions in Pregnancy and Career in Theatre Industry19:24 Returning to Work and Coping with Personal Loss31:16 Balancing Parenthood and Work40:08 The Job Share Opportunity54:36 Embracing Job Sharing in the Theatre IndustryOriginal music by Steve Rushton

Emma has appeared in Kinky Boots, Sister Act, Wind in the Willows and is currently Alternate Donna in Mamma Mia in the West End. In this conversation she covers the challenges of maintaining a career while raising her son, Bruno and her experience of pregnancy and childbirth. The conversation also delves into the unique experience of being a stepparent and highlights the importance of support and flexibility in the industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Career Balancing Act31:13 Parenting Challenges and Sleep Training45:34 Being a Stepparent and Balancing Work58:09 Pursuing Career and Parenthood@emmasingsitallOriginal music by Steve Rushton

Lauren has many theatre credits including Gypsy, Sister Act, Mamma Mia and 42nd St. After having her daughter, Robyn, she decided to open up the conversation of job sharing and why flexible working can be beneficial for working parents and carers.This conversation delves into the challenges of parenting and working in the theatre industry, with a focus on job sharing as a solution. Lauren shares her journey to motherhood, the complications she faced during pregnancy, and the experience of returning to work. We discuss the need for openness to change in the theatre industry and explore the impact of rehearsal schedules on childcare, the importance of creating a supportive company culture, and the balancing act of returning to work while raising a family.Lauren can be found @lauren_k_hallAlso mentioned in the episode @applauseforthought and @pipacampaign@showbizmums

This conversation covers the challenges of juggling a career in theatre with motherhood, including the impact of pregnancy on career, the journey of pregnancy and its impact on the industry, the challenges of labour and postpartum, returning to work, and the experience of touring with a newborn baby. Steph delves into the challenges of parenting while on an international tour, the postpartum experience and recovery, the process of returning to work and achieving work-life balance, and the advocacy for parental support in the industry.TakeawaysJuggling career and motherhoodChallenges of pregnancy and postpartumNavigating work and parenting responsibilities ResilienceChallenges of international touring with a babyYou can find Steph online @thatstephparry@showbizmumsOriginal music by Steve Rushton

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