You're On Tonight

We’re taking a little mid-season break from Season 2 of You’re On Tonight, but we’ll be back with our regular programming next week! In the meantime, we’ve got something special for you.

In this special episode, Kara and Liam revisit some of their favourite guests from Season 1, sharing extraordinary stories, hilarious mishaps and fascinating insights that didn’t make the original episodes.

David Tarkenter recalls an unforgettable encounter being massaged on stage by Alan Cumming and Daniel Radcliffe. Dawn Buckland takes us behind the scenes of Starlight Express for a particularly unfortunate plumbing disaster, while Operation Mincemeat Associate Director Georgie Staight reveals the differences between rehearsing with understudies and principal cast members.

James Haxby gets candid about what needs to change in the theatre industry, from social media to contracts. And finally, Dawn returns with an extraordinary story involving Pierce Brosnan, a Greek island and a very dramatic arrival by speedboat.

Five missed moments, four brilliant guests, and some stories we couldn’t bear to keep to ourselves.

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Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan.

Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.

For The Sound Company: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone.

Show image by Louisa Sexton.
Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk

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We're taking a little mid-season break from Season 2 of You're On Tonight, but we've got something special for you!

What's the secret to building a lasting career in theatre? And what do the people who've actually done it wish they'd known sooner?

In this special episode, Kara and Liam revisit some of the most memorable advice from Season 1, bringing together the wisdom, experiences and unexpected lessons that have stayed with them.

From Eddie Marsan on becoming invaluable by solving problems, to director Georgie Staight on building relationships rather than contacts, Laura White on refusing to be put in a box, and James Haxby on staying open to wherever your career takes you. Plus, Nicola Espallardo on patience and self-belief, and David Tarkenter on the importance of putting in the work.

Kara also shares a piece of advice given to her off-mic by one of the show's guests that's stayed with her ever since: the difference between being an actor who wants to act and someone who simply wants to be an actor. Is it the love of the craft that drives you, or the recognition that comes with it?

Full of practical advice, honest reflections and a few brilliant stories, this episode is a reminder that there's no single path to success - and sometimes the most valuable lessons come from the journeys you didn't plan.

If you enjoyed the show, you can follow us at:

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Get in contact at: youreontonight@gmail.com

Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan.

Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.

For The Sound Company: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone.

Show image by Louisa Sexton.
Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk

Get in touch:
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Eddie Marsan has built one of the most extraordinary acting careers in Britain. From Ray Donovan and Ridley Road to blockbusters like Vera Drake, Back to Black, and Sherlock Holmes, he’s almost never been off our screens. But now, for the first time, Eddie talks about his return to the stage after 24 years.

In this encore, Eddie talks about how he learnt to act on stages above pubs in anonymity, how the best actors are problem-solvers, and why he still faces classism in the industry today despite his success.

Link to the full episode: https://pod.link/1875555963/episode/NjliMDM2MDQ3MzhkNmZiYmYyMGQyMzJi

If you enjoyed the show, you can follow us at:

Instagram @youreontonight

TikTok @youreontonight

YouTube @youreontonight

Get in contact at: youreontonight@gmail.com

Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan.

Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.

For The Sound Company: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone.

Show image by Louisa Sexton.
Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk

Get in touch:
youreontonight@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/youreontonight
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Jonathan Sayer knows better than most what happens when theatre goes wrong. As one third of the writing team behind Mischief Theatre, he helped create The Play That Goes Wrong, A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong and The Comedy About Spies - shows that have gone from humble beginnings to international success, playing everywhere from the West End and Broadway to stages in more than 50 countries.

But when it comes to things going wrong, Jonathan has stories of his own. From spectacular set malfunctions to improvised lines he wishes he could take back, Jonathan has an extraordinary catalogue of backstage chaos. And for the first time, he shares what he considers the worst moment of his career: a story involving a harness, a toilet, and a ticking time bomb of a disaster.

Alongside all this, we hear how understudies in his shows have saved the day time and again - including one of the most unbelievable understudy stories we've ever heard, complete with a transatlantic twist.

We also explore the journey of Mischief Theatre, from its very early days to becoming a global theatrical phenomenon, and what Jonathan has learned about navigating success, and why he’s learning to spend more time appreciating what’s already in front of him.

And despite having created a role played by hundreds of actors around the world, Jonathan is full of admiration for the understudies and swings who keep theatre running. He tells us why he finds what they do extraordinary, why he couldn't imagine doing it himself, and what makes their work so essential.

Jonathan Sayer - You’re On Tonight.

If you enjoyed the show, you can follow us at:

Instagram @youreontonight

TikTok @youreontonight

YouTube @youreontonight

Get in contact at: youreontonight@gmail.com

Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan.

Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.

For The Sound Company: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone.

Show image by Louisa Sexton.
Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk

Get in touch:
youreontonight@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/youreontonight
www.youtube.com/youreontonight
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Nicola Espallardo is a trailblazer. Not only has she appeared in some of the biggest musicals in the world (Les Miserables, Hamilton), she was also the first Asian person to play Elphaba in the West End’s Wicked. All before the age of 30.

In this encore, Nicola discusses achieving her dream – not only how empowering it felt, but why it can also lead to the scariest moment in any career: figuring out what comes next. We also hear an incredible story of what happens when Elphaba sings the wrong line – and why that moment is a part of theatre history forever.

Link to the full episode: https://pod.link/1875555963/episode/NjlhNzQxYTNkYjk0MmU4NWNjOTNmMjFi

If you enjoyed the show, you can follow us at:

Instagram @youreontonight

TikTok @youreontonight

YouTube @youreontonight

Get in contact at: youreontonight@gmail.com

Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan.

Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.

For The Sound Company: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone.

Show image by Louisa Sexton.
Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk

Get in touch:
youreontonight@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/youreontonight
www.youtube.com/youreontonight
www.tiktok.com/youreontonight

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