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- THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT, MADAME!
Olivier Award nominee, Sophie-Louise Dann describes playing the iconic Madame Morrible, for the past 3 years, in the London production of, “Wicked”.
Sophie-Louise Dann landed the role of Madame Morrible in 2022 and has played this monstrous but captivating character in the London production of, “Wicked”, for 3 years. With one month to go before she takes her final bow, Sophie-Louise talks about how she’s kept up her enthusiasm and dedication and describes her journey from audition to her final few performances.
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44 min - THRILLING AND CHILLING SINCE 1952! With Denise Silvey
The Mousetrap, written by Agatha Christie, opened in Nottingham in 1952 before transferring to the West End. Apart from a break during the Covid 19 pandemic, the play has been thrilling audiences nine times a week- in London and on tour-for over 70 years. The Artistic Director is Denise Silvey, and she discusses why The Mousetrap has lasted and takes Mark backstage at St Martins Theatre.
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47 min - COME ON, LADIES - WE’RE LIVE IN FIVE! with Ruth Langsford
COME ON, LADIES - WE’RE LIVE IN FIVE! Behind the scenes of “Loose Women”, with Ruth Langsford.
The award winning ITV daytime show, “Loose Women”, broadcasts live, Monday to Friday and Ruth Langsford is one of the regular presenters. Ruth explains how the show works, describes her preparation and gives her thoughts on why this programme is still such a hit after 25 years.
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1 hr 11 min - AMERICA CALLING! with James Gray. How a West End performer followed his desire to live and work in the USA.British musical theatre performer James Gray enjoyed success in the UK, both on tour and in the West End but always had an inner desire to live and work in America AND ….he made it happen! James describes following his dreams, the challenges he faced, the contrast between West End and Broadway and how he’s gone from performing to becoming a creative, working alongside Susan Stroman, Hal Prince and Mel Brooks.
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1 hr - NO TROUBLE AT T’MILL! With Sally Hughes
How an 18th century flour mill became a theatre!
The owner of The Mill at Sonning in Berkshire, Sally Hughes, talks about how this former flour mill, on the banks of the river, became the UK’s most famous dinner theatre. What does it take to run such a venue? How did it survive lockdown? Who is the very famous next-door neighbour and what does the future hold?
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55 min - I WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE! How the world of PR works in the West End and beyond.In 2025, Kevin Wilson is celebrating 30 years as a West End PR expert. From his days as a journalist on a local newspaper, to creating and running KEVIN WILSON PR., this is his story of how it happened and how press, TV and radio marketing works for productions and performers.
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50 min - IN THE CHAIR with Jenny SeagroveThe legendary theatre producer Bill Kenwright sadly died in 2023 but during his 78 years, he enjoyed a multi award winning career. In the UK and internationally, Bill produced over 500 shows, films and music albums. His partner was the successful actress Jenny Seagrove, who has now become the Chairperson of the BILL KENWRIGHT GROUP and in this episode, she takes Mark behind the scenes of one of the largest and most established commercial theatre companies.
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45 min - A MINDFUL CONVERSATION with Andy BarkerThe pressures of performing professionally can manifest. Life and Business Coach, Andy Barker, talks about his own personal struggles with performance anxiety in the past, how this led to him working BEHIND the curtain and how he’s developed “mind fitness” techniques to inform and educate.
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59 min - IT ALWAYS SNOWS IN SONNING With Jonathan O’Boyle.“White Christmas”, is the well known and popular seasonal musical by Irving Berlin. Director, Jonathan O’Boyle accepted the offer to stage this classic piece in the intimate setting of the Mill at Sonning, Berkshire. Here he describes his process and the challenge of putting on such a big show in a small space.
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48 min - WELCOME TO WALFORD! With Harriet ThorpeWhilst on a Uk theatre tour in 2023, out of the blue came an opportunity for actress Harriet Thorpe to read for the returning role of Elaine Peacock, in EASTENDERS. She got the part and here she talks about life at the Queen Vic, her career and what led her to become an, “Acting For Others”, Ambassador.
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About Backstage Curry
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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/
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