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In this episode I delve into the art of quick changes in theatre and performance, exploring the magic and skill behind these transformations.
I cover some of my most favourite. iconic quick changes from various productions, including Frozen, Heathers the musical, Legally Blonde, Drag Race Season 7, Wu Opera, and magician quick changes.
come listen to find out what goes in to the best quick changes in modern history!
Welcome to the very first episode of Behind the Cues. In this opening episode, is my introduction, my background in theatre, and how I somehow ended up spending most of his life backstage instead of in the spotlight.
From my first shows and early mishaps to lessons learned in life, I share my journey through the world of theatre, the moments that shaped me, and the experiences that led to the creation of this podcast. It’s part origin story, part love letter to backstage life, and part “how did I survive that?”
🎭 Behind the Cues is the podcast that finally lets the backstage crew talk. From gossip on headset to near-disasters no one in the audience ever noticed, we’re pulling back the curtain on the chaos, the comedy, and the people who actually make theatre happen.
Join us as we spill stories, celebrate the unsung heroes, and prove that the real magic doesn’t happen under the spotlight... It happens behind the cues.
If you love theatre, live for tech week chaos, or just enjoy hearing how close everything came to falling apart… this one’s for you.
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Behind the Cues is a behind-the-scenes theatre podcast that pulls back the curtain on the real world of live performance, the chaos, the comedy, and the controlled disasters that audiences…
Hosted by Tom, the show dives into backstage culture, tech week survival stories, cue chaos, script mishaps, prop disasters, quick changes, and the strange magic that somehow makes every show still go on.
With a mix of sarcastic humor, candid conversations, and real-life theatre experiences, Behind the Cues explores what it actually takes to run a production, from headset gossip and last-minute fixes to the unsung heroes who keep everything moving when things fall apart.
Whether you’re a performer, technician, stage manager, or just someone who loves theatre, this podcast is your backstage pass to the messy, hilarious, and wildly human side of the stage — where the magic doesn’t happen onstage… it happens behind the cues.