This is Luke Bayer.

In this episode we're talking to Luke Bayer about his impressive career in theatre. Starting at age 14 as a contestant on The X Factor, Luke went on to tour China before performing as Jamie in "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". He also received acclaim for his one-man show "Diva Live From Hell" - winning multiple awards. Luke shares the highs and lows of his early start, his preparation methods for new roles, and the challenges of performing solo.

🎧 Chapters & Timestamps
00:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
00:00:05 – 5 Minute Call Announcement
00:00:17 – Introducing Luke Bayer
00:00:59 – Luke’s Theatre Beginnings
00:03:00 – Family Influence on Luke’s Singing Journey
00:04:05 – Early Confidence & X Factor Audition
00:05:58 – Life as a 14-Year-Old on X Factor
00:12:10 – Learning to Accept the Voice You Have
00:16:00 – Drama School Challenges
00:20:49 – First Job Abroad: Touring with 12 Tenors in China
00:22:49 – Jamie: Landing the Role & Preparation
00:27:03 – Being an Alternate in a West End Show
00:29:40 – Funny Backstage Stories
00:33:35 – Dealing with Adrenaline & Performance Pressure
00:38:00 – Performing Solo: Diva Live From Hell
00:45:10 – Handling Mishaps During Live Performances
00:50:20 – Building Resilience as a Performer
00:53:30 – Reflecting on Personal Growth & Awareness
00:57:00 – Finding Joy in Performance
01:00:00 – 5 Minute Call Rituals
01:01:50 – Guest Question: Dream Job for a Week
01:03:17 – Luke’s Titanic Obsession
01:04:30 – Outro & Next Episode Teaser

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