In this special stand-alone episode, Darren sits down with Damon Gould, currently starring as Noel in the cult musical Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse.

Ride the Cyclone is a darkly comic, offbeat musical that has built a devoted global following. After six teenagers die in a freak roller-coaster accident, they find themselves in limbo, offered one final chance at life. Strange, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, the show explores identity, longing, fantasy, and the versions of ourselves we wish the world could see.

In this conversation, Damon talks about stepping into one of the show’s most iconic and complex roles, balancing comedy with vulnerability, audience reactions, and what draws him to bold, unconventional theatre. He also reflects on his career so far - from Cabaret in the West End to Newsies - and what continues to excite him about performing live.

A thoughtful, funny, and insightful chat with one of theatre’s most exciting performers, diving deep into a truly singular musical.

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