Special: Season Two Recap Part Two with Rachael Archer
In this Special Episode and Final of Season Two we sit down with one of our previous guests Rachael Archer to recap and discuss the most stand out moments of the Second Half of Season Two of Life After Jazz Hands.In this episode we listen back to & discuss clips the episodes of Tanya Nicole Edwards, Kage Douglas, Tommy Franzen, Anna Jane Casey, Lucinda Lawrence, Carl Mullaney, Lizzie Gee, Stuart King, Simon Lee Hardwick, Rachael Archer, Claire Cable, Steph Parry, Zoe Rainey, Tasha Sheridan and Davinder Hayre.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:Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Men's Body Image Helpage - https://www.bluelighttogether.org/content-detail/combating-body-image-issues-for-menThe Miscarriage Association - https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/National Fertility Network - https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/Arthritus Foundation - https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritisAnthony Walker Foundation - Racism & Hate Crime Charity - https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Special: Season Two Recap Part One with Rachael Archer
In this Special Episode we sit down with one of our previous guests Rachael Archer to recap and discuss the most stand out moments of the First Half of Season Two of Life After Jazz Hands.In this episode we listen back to clips from Jon Robyns, Amy Thornton, Marcus Scimia, Hollie Taylor, Wayne Perry, Jenny Fitzpatrick, Adam James Phillips, Damian Winter Higgins, Stephen Uppal, Chris Gardener, Tara Wilkinson, Mark Chalk Isles, Jasmine Kerr and Liyann Marie.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:Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Men's Body Image Helpage - https://www.bluelighttogether.org/content-detail/combating-body-image-issues-for-menThe Miscarriage Association - https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/National Fertility Network - https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/Arthritus Foundation - https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritisAnthony Walker Foundation - Racism & Hate Crime Charity - https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Davinder Singh: From Birmingham to Bikram to California
Davider Singh founded 'Duwara Consciousness Foundation' with his wife which is a non-profit organisation in California routed in Sikh Values. Please click to learn more and donate - https://www.duwara.org/Davinder originally hails from Birmingham. He attended the Arts Educational Schools London on a Scholarship, Graduating in 2004 with a degree in Musical Theatre.After working in the entertainment industry Dav transitioned into ethical baby clothing with his shop 'Cuddle Me Green', after the birth of his first father.He then relocated to the midlands to work for the NHS while his children grew. During this time he discovered 'Bikram Yoga' and eventually opened his own studio in Warwick.In a leap of faith and longing for a warmer climate Dav relocated to California where he ran two other 'Bikram Yoga' studios.Longing to help others after reconnecting with his Sikh Faith he eventually founded 'Duwara Consciousness Foundation'. The foundation has a food truck providing free meals to the homeless, fully funded by public donations, and the largest shower trailer program in the region, serving over 15,000 people, including those affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina in 2024. As an independent non-profit, DCF now stewards 120 acres in San Diego, where we are building homes, a regenerative farm, and businesses to empower high-functioning homeless individuals with sustainable opportunities.If this wasn't enough. Dav is also CEO of 3HO international, run DCF, have a cpa/accountancy firm and have a stake in multiple AI based startup companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Special: Parents in Theatre Part 2 Featuring Steph Parry, Zoe Rainey, Tasha Sheridan and Special Guests
In part 2 of this special episode we continue the conversation with our three previous guests Steph Parry, Zoe Rainey and Tasha Sheridan to discuss their experiences of being a mother while working in theatre, and to keep the conversation moving we hear from other parents in theatre Anna Jane Casey, Jon Robyns, Brendan Cull, Lauren Hall, Nadine Higgin and Lucinda Lawrence. Our Guest Stars tell their stories and pose questions to our guests.Steph Parry has just returned leading the International Tour of 'Mamma Mia!'. She began the tour when her first born son was just eight weeks. She raised her child along with her partner Phil while on tour, and she speaks to us on her experience of this.Zoe Rainey has just finished a fabulous run in the West End of 'Mean Girls' the Musical, which was her first show returning to theatre after having her daughter a few years ago. She speaks to us about this experience of navigating a life with her partner 'Paul Gatehouse' who works as a Sound Designer in Theatre.Tasha Sheridan is currently touring the show 'Defying Gravity - West End Women'. Tasha is a mother of two and her husband 'Adam Fisher' works as a sound designer in the West End. She speaks to us navigating the theatre life, and the changes that happen as a parent as your kids grow older.If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in todays episode please see below for some helpful resources -Actors Children's Trust - Standing by Actors who are Parents in Theatre - https://actorschildren.org/NHS Postnatal Depression Helpline - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-natal-depression/overview/Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Shout - 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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Special: Parents in Theatre Part 1 Featuring Steph Parry, Zoe Rainey and Tasha Sheridan
In this special episode we sat down with three of our previous guests Steph Parry, Zoe Rainey and Tasha Sheridan to discuss their experiences of being a mother while working in theatre. The highs, the lows, the difficulties and what needs to change.Steph Parry has just returned leading the International Tour of 'Mamma Mia!'. She began the tour when her first born son was just eight weeks. She raised her child along with her partner Phil while on tour, and she speaks to us on her experience of this.Zoe Rainey has just finished a fabulous run in the West End of 'Mean Girls' the Musical, which was her first show returning to theatre after having her daughter a few years ago. She speaks to us about this experience of navigating a life with her partner 'Paul Gatehouse' who works as a Sound Designer in Theatre.Tasha Sheridan is currently touring the show 'Defying Gravity - West End Women'. Tasha is a mother of two and her husband 'Adam Fisher' works as a sound designer in the West End. She speaks to us navigating the theatre life, and the changes that happen as a parent as your kids grow older.If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in todays episode please see below for some helpful resources -Actors Children's Trust - Standing by Actors who are Parents in Theatre - https://actorschildren.org/NHS Postnatal Depression Helpline - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-natal-depression/overview/Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Shout - 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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Life After Jazz Hands is a podcast that celebrates the many paths our lives can take, and the diverse stories and characters who are - or have been - drawn to the performing arts.My name is Matthew Russell-Jones and 20 years ago I graduated from musical theatre college. Back then, I had ideas about how my life and career would look, what constituted success, and what I wanted from the decades ahead.But I’ve since realised that our lives can take many unexpected twists and turns. And this got me thinking: what were my classmates & others I met along the way professinally? So now, I’m sitting down with them individually to hear about their stories and to understand where they are now, 20 years or so on.From performers and directors to doctors and barbers, Life After Jazz Hands charts the diverse careers of a single graduating class across two decades. Along the way, it also explores the moments and experiences that shape us: loss, parenthood, relationships, ill health, and opportunities in the most surprising places. Join us as we navigate the highs, the lows, and the unexpected encores in the lives of those who once shared a stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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