David Alder is a familiar face and voice in the theatre community - and a valued member of the Royal Theatrical Fund choir.

In this episode, he takes us through a career that has spanned stage roles, tours and all kinds of projects, from his early breaks and the realities of life on the road, to the friendships, near-misses and funny mishaps that come with a working actor's life.

He also talks openly about the role the RTF has played in supporting him and connecting people across the industry. Warm, candid and full of behind-the-scenes moments audiences never usually get to hear.

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Myra Sands has appeared in some of the most beloved West End musicals of the last few decades - Cats, Evita, Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, and in this episode she tells the stories behind that remarkable career.

From the car crash that nearly ended things before they began, to finding her way back through teaching, to juggling babies with eight-show weeks, Myra's story is funny, warm and genuinely inspiring. Expect cabaret, lost musicals, long bike rides, and a lot of laughter... it's very Myra.

To apply for help, or donate to the Royal Theatrical Fund, head to www.trtf.com

Hosted by: Molly Hanson

Edited by: Keely Armstrong

Music by: Stefan Bednarczyk

Artwork by: Arran Wilson

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What does a life in the theatre really look like? In this brand new podcast, host Molly Hanson sits down with actors whose careers have spanned decades, continents, and some of the biggest stages in the world, and asks them to tell it like it really was.

These are the stories that never make it into the programme notes.

Actors Never Retire - because the best stories take a lifetime to collect.

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