Drewling Samantics

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer 

With Drew approaching his first week of pantomime rehearsals, and Sam fully immersed having spent his first week in the rehearsal room already, it’s “behind” and ahead for the Drewling Samantics boys now the busy season of panto has begun. The next few weeks bring with them long days of preparation and rehearsal, a demanding performance schedule with two or three shows a day, and very little time to relax, but the chaps couldn’t be happier. 

Drew is set to be particularly busy, as he will be directing as well as playing Dame, so the chat this week focuses on handling multiple jobs and tasks, and approaching different forms of production. Revelations on getting into directing and how to navigate rehearsing multiple shows at the same time are just two elements that are tackled by our dynamic duo, so tune in to find out how these two hard-working professionals (well they claim to be!) cope with what is definitely their busiest period of 2021. 

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Life’s A Drag 

Another superb guest joins the Drewling Samantics chaps this week, and it is safe to say his life is far from tedious or boring. Yes, in today’s show Drew and Sam welcome Paddy Stewart AKA Foxy de Silva - drag artiste, club owner, performer and big personality. 

The art of drag has seen exponential growth in recent years, with interest and popularity exploding due to hugely successful TV programs like Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Paddy chats to the boys about his art, his alter ego Foxy, and the ups and downs of running a successful venue. He has a massive personality, and an incredible lust for life that is only equalled by his passion for entertaining, but Paddy is also very serious about his work and in this episode he generously opens the doors on his life and that of his drag persona Foxy, to give a fantastic insight into another adored but less explored area of the industry. Never far from a hysterical story or sharp observation, Paddy is a fascinating performer and certainly one of the more “larger than life” guests that has featured on Drewling Samantics! So tune in now and enjoy a fast and furious ride in the world of Drag! 

 
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It’s Been Lovely Working With You 

Friendship is one of the most important things in life. Friends share good times and bad times, they can be fleeting or lifelong and always have an influence, but either at work, or outside of it, friends certainly make our lives better. 
 
In today’s show Drew and Sam chew over the subject of relationships inside and outside of the industry, how they can be rehearsal room pals made within minutes that sometimes last for years, or mates outside the business who (amongst other things) are a constant support mechanism and a lasting comfort and strength. Maintaining friends can be tricky when work takes you away for long periods, but those who understand the ups and downs of a performer’s life will know they will be back and are always there in spirit. 
 
The boys also reflect on how the presence of the uninvited guest resulted in their friendship blossoming further; to put it simply it’s why Drewling Samantics even exists! So join the chaps for some heartfelt and entertaining conversation, and the big reveal of the winner of the amazing “The Truth Stops Here” competition too - make sure you tune in to find out if it’s you! 

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Not Just a Pretty Face 

This week the Drewling Samantics chaps welcome the immensely talented Rebecca Grace to the show. A makeup artist, wig stylist and hair specialist, she represents one of the unsung but vital cogs in the entertainment machine, and, due to being highly trained and highly skilled, is certainly in great demand. 

Rebecca has deployed her talents in many branches of the industry both on stage and screen, as well spending a lot of time working in the commercial sector and in education too, so it is no shock that her skills have been recognised by producers and companies world-wide. Drew and Sam are delighted she can take time out from her busy schedule (which even includes running her own company!) for a quick chat, and while she may not be able to spare the amount of time it would take to give the boys a makeover, she can still manage to pass on a few hints and share some of her career highlights too. 

Great fun and fabulously enlightening, this latest episode is definitely sounding, and looking, like a winner! 

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‘Tis the Season to Make Lolly… 

With Christmas around the corner Pantomime season is well and truly beckoning. Both the boys are heading off soon to temporarily relocate for a very busy remainder of the year, and that is what has sparked the topic of conversation this week on Drewling Samantics, as Drew and Sam discuss how their industry has interesting peaks and troughs that are driven by the time of year, seasons, celebrations, and the weather. 

Christmas time brings panto, grottos, and various other seasonal theatricals, Drew has just had a very successful Halloween event, and there are many more periods that can be counted upon to heavily fill the diary of someone in the world of performance - not to mention that wind, rain and shine (and all other varieties of the weather!) often dictate just what can take place. So drop in on the chaps now for this week’s show, and get more insider information about how this truly unique vocation functions - or at least tries to! 

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Stairway to Heaven 

The best theatrical productions are often inspired by real life occurrences, and this week’s guests Anthony Merryweather and Emma Woodhouse have an incredible true tale to tell in their brand new musical, ‘The Truth Stops Here’. The tragic story certainly isn’t common knowledge, but along with the third member of the production team Nick Paterson, Anthony and Emma have created a brilliant and powerful show to make this little-known yet shocking event considerably more main-stream. 

Drewling Samantics regulars may recall Sam being in the cast for the development workshop and subsequent concert performances of ‘The Truth Stops Here’ back in the summer, and he is returning to the cast as the musical moves on to a fully staged version, but before that happens he and Drew have the honour of chatting to its creators and finding out the origins of the piece, how those involved in the real disaster have been memorialised, and much more besides. Today’s show also has some exclusive recordings from the workshop, and gives subscribers a chance to win tickets to a performance of the show in January, so tune in or you might miss out! 

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Anthony Merryweather - Starting Today, There’s Nothing Like The Gas, 19 Steps 
Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day 
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Breaking Barriers & Building Bonds 

Well it’s taken thirty-five episodes but finally Drew and Sam are tackling a sensible topic! It’s an element of the industry that has a more serious note and is certainly of much importance - but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean this episode is boring - not by a long stretch! 

Everybody involved in the world of performance knows just how powerful a medium these art forms are. In today’s show the chaps discuss how inclusive the industry strives to be and how it is improving. And to help illustrate and fuel the conversation, and continuing the regular outings they’re adding to this season, Sam takes a trip behind the scenes of a new play he recently appeared in, a play with historic and political themes that are still very relevant today. 

So tune in today for an episode which at times has a slightly different tone to usual, but one that still has plenty of the familiar Drewling Samantics flavour! 

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How’s work? It’s All Gravy! 

Episode four has arrived, meaning another chance for Drew and Sam to welcome a guest and explore the many sides of the entertainment world. This week the boys are joined by the enormously talented and extremely many-sided Joel Hicks, who discusses just how he juggles the skills and passions that fill his life. 

As a model he is permanently in demand and enormously busy, but he also works on both sides of the camera including managing his own studio. And there is far more to Joel than just that as he has an exceptionally varied and enviable education, a huge commitment to charity work, and even spends a lot of his time helping and encouraging new talent. He also has a wicked sense of humour and a great feeling for fun, which means he finds himself in the most extraordinary situations as an actor, a model and beyond that too - but you’ll have to tune in to find out more! 

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What Goes Up Doesn’t Always Come Down 

Another week, another episode and this time out Drew and Sam are sticking to their promise of giving us more insight into what goes on behind the scenes when they’re out working. Yes in today’s show the chaps help us experience the before, during, and after of an immersive dinner theatre performance, and just how a show is delivered in an unfamiliar space and in a fairly unique format. 

Not only are they out and about, but the boys are also in their usual spots back at home and chatting about James Bond, as well as taking an opportunity to reflect on some funnier moments and highlights in their careers. So whether you’re new to Drewling Samantics and want to get to know the lads better, or if you’ve been tuning in for a while and just fancy some new stories, this is the episode for you! 

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Standing Up For Yourself 

Two weeks into the new season and already Drew and Sam are joined by a brilliant guest! 

Yes in today’s show the chaps have the pleasurable company of actor, writer and comedian Joz Norris. Having appeared on both stage and screen, Joz has a wealth of knowledge and experience (not to mention a fair few awards and nominations), and in this episode he gives an incredibly entertaining insight into the world of comedy - particularly his own unique branch of entertainment with its unusual characters and scenarios. 

So tune in for a whole lot of laughs, some interesting information, and a few deeper moments, as Joz proves just how right David Garrick was when he said “Any fool can play tragedy, but comedy, sir, is a damned serious business.” 

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