Don't Call Us, We'll Call You

Don't Call Us, We'll Call You

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  • Episode 10: Thomas Mitchells
    Actor, Singer & Voice Artist Thomas Mitchells (Friendsical, Buddy), joins host Christopher Bartlett-Walford (All Together Now), to share listener's audition disasters. Those hilarious and embarrassing moments that happen in the casting room, that you DON'T normally get to hear!
    It's a bumper show this week, with stories from an actor who just forgot to learn her material, what happens when you can't stop looking into the camera, and one of the strangest, and funniest film audition stories we've ever heard! Who fancies going to the Moon today - via Barnsley?
    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] & Tell your friends to check us out!
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    If you have the means, Tom would love you to contribute to;
    The Graham Martin Bursary Appeal: https://t.co/ICPAFTvAiF, and SANDS http://sands.org.uk/
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    If you've enjoyed the show, please do Subscribe, and write a review on your podcast platform.
    It genuinely helps us be found by new listeners :).
    Catch up with all previous episodes now - there'll be people you know, people you don't, but every show is full of tremendous Audition disasters.
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    Follow the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod
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    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford
    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter
    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.
    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 9: David Hunter

    West End star David Hunter (Waitress, Once, Kinky Boots) joins host Christopher Bartlett-Walford to share listener's audition disasters. Those awkward and embarrassing moments that happen in the casting room, that you DON'T normally get to hear!


    This week the show features stories about bad smells, loose taps, fish impressions, self-tapes with your loved ones, just not getting that note, and what happens when you take your newborn baby in for a casting?

    We also talk about how David co-wrote, produced, recorded and performed a brand new musical in lockdown with Caroline Kay, without ever even meeting her.

    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] & Tell your friends to check us out!

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    Watch David's new musical 'The Space Between', here - https://youtu.be/1jMCO4shFMI

    Listen to the original cast recording, here - The Space Between on Spotify

    Follow David - @thedavidhunter

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    If you've enjoyed the show, please do Subscribe, and write a review on your podcast platform.


    It genuinely helps us be found by new listeners :).

    Catch up with all previous episodes now - there'll be people you know, people you don't, but every show is full of tremendous Audition disasters.

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    Follow the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod
    Follow the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod
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    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford
    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter
    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.

    57 min
  • Episode 8: Ruth Bratt

    Actor and Comedian, Ruth Bratt (People Just Do Nothing, Showstopper) joins host Christopher Bartlett-Walford to share listener's audition disasters. Those awkward and embarrassing moments that happen in the casting room, that you DON'T normally get to hear!


    This week the show features stories about surprise Basketball, Buckets of Bones, Cheeeeeseeeee, Gloves on a stick, and what happens when you take in a self penned Jazz Sondheim to a big Musical audition...?
    Why do Commercial auditions often end up so absolutely crazy, eh?

    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] 

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    Ruth would love you, if you are able, to support;

    Montage Theatre Arts   https://www.montagetheatre.com and World Animal Protection https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk

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    If you've enjoyed the show, please do Subscribe, and write a review on your podcast platform.


    It genuinely helps us be found by new listeners :).

    Catch up with all previous episodes now - there'll be episodes people you know, and new talent - ALL full of tremendous Audition disasters.

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    Follow the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod
    Follow the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod
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    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford
    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter
    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.

    58 min
  • Episode 7: Sarah-Jane Price

    This week we welcome our first Casting Director to the Podcast, as Sarah-Jane Price joins host Christopher Bartlett-Walford to share listener's audition disasters. Those awkward and embarrassing moments that happen in the casting room.


    This week SJP shares some top tips in a Quickfire Q&A, we hear how swallowing a balloon isn't ALWAYS the best option, an absolutely terrible story from a Singer is sent in, and a couple of really silly things happen to people turning up at slightly the wrong time to auditions! 

    Did someone say Cellophane?

    It's a really enjoyable laugh through Auditions, with one of the best Casting Directors in the UK.

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    If you've enjoyed the show, please do Subscribe, and write a review on your podcast platform. It genuinely helps us be found by new listeners :). 

    Catch up with all previous episodes now - there'll be episodes people you know, and new talent - ALL full of tremendous Audition disasters.

    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] .

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    If you have the means, Sarah-Jane would love you to support http://actingforothers.co.uk & https://www.safetycurtain.org.uk

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    Follow the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod 

    Follow the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod 

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    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford 

    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter 

    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 6: Christina Bianco
    Actor, Singer, Comedian and Youtube Sensation Christina Bianco joins Christopher Bartlett-Walford to share listener's disaster Audition stories.
    Those awkward, cringey and embarrassing moments that happen in the casting room - that you never get to hear!
    It's a transatlantic, bumper show today, including commitment to a Straight Jacket, why allergies should be respected at calls (by the actors!), a rollercoaster ride starting with a pair of shoes from Christina herself and featuring an appearance from Dora the Explorer, and Christopher shares one of his worst audition fails #BrownTape (and much more!).
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    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] & please review the show! It helps us reach new people & tell more stories!
    Remember to catch up on all the previous episodes - there's SO many disasters to hear!
    There were a few audio gremlins this week - apologies! --
    CHRISTINA HAS A LIVE SHOW !!
    Christina Bianco Lockdown Live - benefiting TDF.  The third in her ‘concerts for a cause’ series. This multi-media show will be filled with beloved theatre songs, sketches, trivia, audience participation, special guests & of course, tons of celebrity impressions! (Perhaps even some Dora The Explorer footage :))
    The show airs July 23rd at 3pm EDT and can be viewed on Christina’s Facebook page or via Youtube  (YouTube  Link Here )
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    In her own words, if you have the means, Christina would love you to support; 
    'TDF - my upcoming live stream show will benefit them.
    This organisation is all to often forgotten about! The Theatre Development Fund is a not-for-profit organisation that has been an essential part of of NYC theatre and dance for over 50 years. Through outreach, various discount ticket programs, organising performances for those with disabilities & so much more, they’ve helped break down the barriers to theatre attendance for nearly 2 million people each year. They also founded and operate the TKTS booths. In short, TDF is one of the main reasons Americans from across the country and tourists from around the world can attend and afford to see live theatre.
    Without any shows up and running, and without the funds raised from their annual gala which they were forced to cancel (and I was supposed to perform at), this organisation is in dire need of help. And NY theatre will be in dire need of their help when things get back up and running. So we have to support them now in any way we can.
    Animal Haven - Animal Haven is a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption. My husband and I have volunteered at this shelter. It’s a rare organization that truly cares, has beautiful facilities, helps to raise funds for animals who need costly medical care, and go out of their way to save & rehabilitate animals on ‘death row.’'
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    Please do tell your friends about the show! 
    Share the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod
    Share the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod
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    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford
    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter
    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 5: Josh Harvey

    Christopher Bartlett-Walford talks to Actor and Comedian, Josh Harvey about listener's anonymously submitted audition disasters. 

    Those awkward, cringey and embarrassing moments that happen in the casting room - that you never get to hear! 

    Another super fun show this week, with Choreographers seeing too much of a dancer, expensive door handles, how early is TOO early for an audition, and the absolute funniest Chicken Band Jam you'll ever hear about.

    Who really likes group workshops anyway? 

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    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected]  

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    If you have the means, Josh would love you to support the Performing Arts Children's Charity - https://www.pachildrenscharity.org.uk/

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    Please do support us by leaving us a review on your podcast provider. 

    Share the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod 

    Share the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod 

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    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford 

    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter 

    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.

    1 hr
  • Episode 4: Michelle Payne
    Christopher Bartlett-Walford talks to Actor, Director and Artistic Director of Caspa Arts, Michelle Payne about listener's audition disasters. Recorded through Zoom, during Lockdown in June 2020. Those awkward, cringey and embarrassing moments that happen in the casting room.
    This week we deliver one of THE most horrific audition tales that we've ever heard. If it doesn't make you sweat, we're not sure what will. We're still recovering after the recording! 
    There's lots of insight and stories from both sides of the panel, a brilliant reminder of why you should always wear your glasses, and a tale about how not to talk to the writer of the show you are auditioning for.
    Get ready, team - it's a hell of a ride!
    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] 
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    To donate to the Black Ticket Project, visit here - https://www.patreon.com/blackticketproject
    To donate to Mercury Rising for the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, visit here - https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/support/what-is-mercury-rising/
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    If you've enjoyed the show, please do review us on your podcast platform if you can.
    Follow the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod
    Follow the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod
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    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford
    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter
    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.
    52 min
  • Episode 3: Kayleigh McKnight

    Christopher Bartlett-Walford talks to West End actor Kayleigh McKnight (Les Miserables, TINA, Hugh Jackman World Tour),  about listener's audition mishaps. Those awkward, cringey and embarrassing moments that happen in the Audition room.

    This week we have a packed show; it's a hilarious story about a Wizard of Oz audition, TWO Seven Brides for Seven Brothers stories and absolutely the most disastrous West End audition we've ever, EVER heard. 

    Prepare yourself.. it's absolutely horrific!

    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] (All will be anonymised!).

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    To donate to Acting For Others visit here - https://www.actingforothers.co.uk/donate

    To donate to the Barn Theatre in Cirencester visit here - https://barntheatre.org.uk/sob

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    If you've enjoyed the show, please do review us on your podcast platform if you can.

    Follow the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod

    Follow the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod

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    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford

    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter

    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.

    48 min
  • Episode 2: Will Henry & Alex Capon

    Christopher Bartlett-Walford talks to actors Will Henry & Alex Capon about listener's audition mishaps. Those awkward, cringey and embarrassing moments that happen in the Audition room.


    This week, it's Onion eating, Crisps in the face, Tap call nightmares, and one of the worst, most obnoxious actor-at-audition stories we've ever heard...

    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] (All will be anonymised!).

    If you've enjoyed the show, please do Rate us (5 Stars is a good number ;-)) on your podcast platform if you can.

    Follow the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod

    Follow the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod

    Will & Alex host the Across The Pond NFL Podcast - it's great, check it out! @AcrossNFL


    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford

    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter

    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.

    52 min
  • Episode 1: Robert West

    Christopher Bartlett-Walford talks to actor, Robert West (On Your Feet, Choir Of Man, All Together Now), about listener's audition mishaps. 

    Those awkward, cringey and embarrassing moments that happen in the Audition room.

    This week, it's panicked dance calls, surprise Tim Rice, football castings and dodgy props.

    Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] (All will be anonymised!).

    Follow the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod

    Follow the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod


    Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford

    Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter

    With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.

    50 min

About Don't Call Us, We'll Call You

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A comedy podcast, looking at when auditions and castings don't quite go to plan.