This is Kris' story.

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:09 - Early Influences and Discovering Musical Theatre
00:02:07 - Family Background in Performing Arts
00:03:16 - First Steps and Education in Musical Theatere
00:06:14 - Professional Development and Transitioning Roles
00:10:04 - Ensemble Importance and Recognition
00:12:05 - First Professional Gig and Transition to Teaching
00:16:35 - Reflecting on Career and Advice to Younger Self
00:23:05 - Teaching Philosophy and Approach
00:30:39 - Founding West End Prep and Adapting to Online Teaching
00:36:14 - Evolving Ethos of West End Prep
00:40:36 - Personal Growth and Overcoming Perfectionism
00:48:27 - Preferences: Working in Town vs. Touring
00:49:01 - Personal Life and Relationships in Theatre

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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