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I know. It's been a minute. But we are back! This was a truly uplifting episode with the radiant, talented and beautiful Clare Foster from 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'. I always get nervous just before a recording with artists I don't know or haven't spoken with before. But I just felt like I had known Clare all my life. She was funny and thoughtful and gave amazing insights into the working of a tightknit company who are putting on such a special piece night after night. I loved the idea of dedicating a performance to someone each night, and I got my ABSOLUTE geek on hearing about how that show works from a technical perspective.  This was exactly the start to Season 2 I wanted and I am so looking forward to the rest of this year and the episodes we have to come. 

In this episode, we sit down with Danny Robins, the mastermind behind the hit play "2:22" and the creator of gripping paranormal podcasts such as "The Battersea Poltergeist". Together we dive into a range of topics, from Danny’s personal take on punctuality to how he’s ensuring that "2:22" remains accessible to a wide audience. We also tackle the criticisms he’s faced for “star casting” in his productions and discuss how he’s become the new face of the paranormal genre, both on stage and in the podcast world. This is such an insightful conversation with one of today’s most exciting voices in supernatural storytelling.

I know I say every episode is special, but this one is really truly something else... Probably because my guest is the very special, and hugely candid, Tori Allen Martin. 😍 During her career Tori has dealt with professional heartache, sometimes in a very highly publicised way, and has also navigated her way through personal heartache too. HOWEVER, she is now absolutely smashing it in the hit West End musical 'I Wish You Well' and is absolutely brimming with an infectious energy which is impossible not to absorb. I genuinely finished our call and had a spring in my step for the rest of the day. ❣️ There were some tears but also great chat, lots of laughs and what to do if a co-star pisses themselves mid show. 😬 If you have ever been pushed to rock bottom, professionally or personally (or maybe even both) I really urge you to listen to this ep and hear Tori talk about her experiences, both on and offstage.

🎭 Jonathan and Henry on 10 Years of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong 🎙️ In this episode, I sat down with Jonathan Sayer and Henry Lewis, two of the brilliant minds behind Mischief Theatre and the smash-hit The Play That Goes Wrong, which just celebrated a decade of laughter and chaos in the West End. As we know I just LOVE mistakes and relished the opportunity to chat about an ENTIRE SHOW which celebrates onstage mishaps. With producers like Kenny Wax taking a chance on young creators, Mischief Theatre has been able to enjoy a decade of theatrical success. And what they have achieved during that time is wildly impressive.  Whether you're a fan of theatre, comedy, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode gives great insight into how a company devised and created a much loved production. Long may their success continue.

In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented Zoe Birkett; West End star and former Pop Idol sensation, currently lighting up the stage in the incredibly demanding production of 'Tina; the Tina Turner Musical'.  During the short time we had whilst Zoe prepped for a performance, we managed to cover peri-menopause, parenting, the influence of her working class background when it comes to punctuality, and the delicate topic of giving feedback to other performers.  Such a fun episode to record and hopefully even more fun to listen too.