Behind the scenes of the new STEPS musical, “HERE AND NOW”, with cast member Finty Williams.After a successful Gala performance in Manchester of the musical, “Here and Now”, which features songs by the top selling pop band, STEPS and which is receiving 4 and 5 star reviews-actress Finty Williams talks about her role in the show and about embarking on a UK and Ireland tour.https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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THE FAR EAST PHANTOM with Nicholas Pound
Performer Nicholas Pound describes being a part of the spectacular Asian tour of the musical, “The Phantom of the Opera”.A long way from his home in Sussex, the experienced performer, Nicholas Pound takes Mark behind the scenes of the 2025 Asian tour of the worldwide epic musical theatre success, “The Phantom of the Opera”. Two weeks after opening in Bangkok, Nicholas talks about the highs and lows of embarking on this theatrical adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DOING IT MY WAY with Ian Shaw
Talking jazz with the award winning, uniquely talented jazz musician, Ian Shaw.Born in Wales and growing up in a musical household, Ian Shaw has become one of the UK’s leading jazz performers. His interpretations of songs from different genres of music, coupled with his own writing, has led to Ian being in constant demand at jazz venues and festivals worldwide. On the week of his appearance at the Rye Jazz Festival in August 2025, Ian describes his background and talks about his own preparation and performing process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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THE MONEY NOTES with Sophia Ragavelas
West End musical star Sophia Ragavelas on “nailing” those big, famous show tunes.Sophia Ragavelas has played such famous roles as, Grizabella in, “CATS”, Eponine and Fantine, in, “LES MISERABLES” and Sophie in, “MAMMA MIA”, amongst others. Here she describes handling the pressure and expectation when performing the well known iconic songs in those shows and her recent role in the new London musical, “KING OF PANGEA”. Sophia talks about her own preparation process and the guidance and support she now provides to other performers through her successful “ Musical Mentor” project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NOVEL NUMBER 3, PLEASE! with Janet Ellis
Janet Ellis discusses turning her secret writing ambition into a reality.Embarking on a writing course turned actress and presenter Janet Ellis into a successful novelist. She describes how her first novel, “The Butcher’s Hook”, came about and now, as she works on her 3rd publication, Janet talks about her personal writing process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This podcast series finds Mark Curry in conversation with a range of guests with a view to asking the main questions - How did you do it? What’s it really like? What’s it like to play a leading role in a West End musical? What’s it like to represent the UK at The Eurovision Song Contest? What’s it like being on Strictly Come Dancing? What does it feel like to become famous? How is your event organised? What’s it like to play on Centre Court?In each episode, Mark delves into the detail. The process. The discipline required. The challenges and the rewards. These unique, peering under the bonnet conversations give honest authentic insights to the questions we’d all love to ask our fantasy dinner party guests. Actor and presenter, Mark Curry, has created this Podcast series called, “Backstage Curry”. Episodes feature, “behind the scenes” chat with performers, broadcasters and creatives. The series is raising funds for, “Acting For Others”, by providing listeners with an opportunity to donate via the charity’s website or donations link. Mark, who amongst his many other TV and theatre appearances, completed two 16 month runs as "The Wizard" in the London production of "Wicked", and a 9 month run in "The Woman in Black" in the West End says, “I am fascinated about how other performers prepare for shows and how shows or events are put together. I’m hoping listeners will be interested too and, after listening, will be inspired to donate to, “Acting For Others”, thereby supporting any industry professionals currently facing financial or emotional challenges”. So far, “Backstage Curry”, includes conversations with the current, “Wicked”, leading lady, Alexia Khadime, West End and Doctor Who star, Bonnie Langford. Plus, Debbie McGee talking about her, “Strictly”, experience and singer, Sonia, reminiscing about Eurovision and losing by an agonising one point! Other guests include Harriet Thorpe, Jenny Seagrove, Ruth Langsford, Yvette Fielding, Cheryl Baker, Shakatak and tennis legend Margaret Court.The Podcast is available wherever you download your podcasts and is produced by Andy Barker.If you'd like to support my charity of choice, Acting for Others, who support all those working in theatrical professions, please follow the link below.https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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