In this episode of Grant Francis Does A Podcast, we meet Marisha Morgan who plays Violet Beauregarde from the musical adaptation of Roal Dahl's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. 

Fresh out of stage school, Marisha perfectly embodies Violet, from the character's sassy cheek to her Influencer confidence. 

Find out about Marishas favorite parts of the show, her home comforts while away on tour and discover what her favourite sweet treat is.

In this episode of Grant Francis Does a podcast, we meet an actor and performer with an incredible CV, having starred in many TV shows including Casualty, Waterloo Road, Cutting It, and Happy Valley, Jason Merrels is back on stage, in the gritty crime drama "The Verdict". 

The verdict comes to the stage of The Mayflower Theatre in Southampton from the 18th July 2023

The National Theatre present a five star, edge of your seat, brand new stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane". Of the show, the Daily Telegraph say "The National Theatre at its ver best" and it really is quite brilliant. 

In this episode of Grant Francis does a podcast, we meet Joe Rawlinson-Hunt from the production and find out about his late blooming acting career and of course, the brilliantly intricate show, which in Joe's words is "A movie plonked on the stage".

Grant Francis meets the director, choreographer and performer Darren Lee, who's Broadway CV is extensive with shows including Chicago and Guys & Dolls. Darren, who is currently touring the UK in Rodgers And Hammerstein's "The King And I" talked to Grant about where the spark for performance began, how the pandemic affected theatre and how the themes running through his most recent musical reflect on modern day news. 

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In this episode, Grant speaks to Pete Staples, former bass guitarist from The Troggs (Wild Thing, Love Is In The Air). Pete has a new book, available from www.petestaples.co.uk which uncovers the musical history of the home town of The Troggs, Andover. 

Grant Francis enters the world of Hundred Acre Wood is joined Alex Cardall from the brand new stage adaptation of Disney's Winnie The Pooh. Created by acclaimed American/Australian producer, director Jonathan Rockefeller.

Discover where Alex began his career and find out more about this wonderful re-imagination of the classic tales, using music and puppetry. 

Later in the podcast, join Grant and superstar co-host 7 year old Lily as their afternoon at the theatre unfolds.

Thank you to the Mayflower Theatre and the show's production team for their hospitality and treats... honey and cucumber is Lily's new favourite snack!

https://winniethepoohshow.com/

In this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown. 

Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Children's Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality. 

Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".

In this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown. 

Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Childrens Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality. 

Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".

In this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown. 

Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Childrens Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality. 

Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".

In this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown. 

Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Childrens Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality. 

Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".