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Johnny Bishop: "Michael Jackson inspired my journey from Trinidad to the West End"

Johnny Bishop: "Michael Jackson inspired my journey from Trinidad to the West End"

Update: 2024-04-10
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This is Johnny's story.

00:00:00 - Opening Trailer
00:01:14 - Introduction00:01:38 - In The Beginning
00:04:50 - Joining Carnival Messiah
00:06:58 - Auditioning for The Lion King
00:09:29 - Moving to London
00:11:05 - Life at Sylvia Young Theatre School
00:17:32 - Advice for Young Performers
00:22:25 - Perfectionism and Sustainability
00:29:25 - Teaching Dance vs Singing
00:34:34 - The Impact of Strict Training
00:40:38 - Life After Sylvia Young
00:44:36 - The Importance of Craft Over Audience
00:49:39 - Producing His Own Work
00:53:00 - The Realities of the Industry
00:58:15 - Closing

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If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful.

In the first instance, helplines:
Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)
Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)
Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

If you work in the theatre industry here are some organisations who can help you to find the right help:
BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts Medicine) 020 7404 5888
Music Minds Matter UK 0808 802 8008
https://www.applauseforthought.com
https://www.industryminds.co.uk
https://www.bapam.org
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk
https://www.artsandminds.org.uk
https://www.artsminds.co.uk
https://www.wellbeinginthearts.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk

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Johnny Bishop: "Michael Jackson inspired my journey from Trinidad to the West End"

Johnny Bishop: "Michael Jackson inspired my journey from Trinidad to the West End"

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