It’s Wicked: For Good week!!!!

...and we’re celebrating in style, with Shen Shen herself, Bronwyn James!

Bronwyn spills all the behind-the-scenes tea on filming both parts of Wicked, from landing the role of a lifetime to surviving six intense rounds of auditions – including full-on improv, dance numbers, and working closely with director Jon M. Chu.

We chat about *that* iconic dance sequence, adjusting to life on a mega film set, and the sheer joy of bringing such an iconic story to screen. Bronwyn opens up about imposter syndrome, what it’s like working alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and how the cast became a real-life coven of close-knit pals.

PLUS: we dig into character development, easter eggs, and how Bronwyn managed to sneak a little of her own comedic flair into the final cut 👀

Don’t forget to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE wherever you’re watching and/or listening 🤭 ✨

📩 Email the show (your hotlines & confessions!!) at [email protected] 💌

🎟️ SEE ME ON MY FINAL TOUR DATE IN MANCHESTER!!! GET YOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

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SOCIALS

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Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He might’ve won *Superstar* on ITV, but Ben Forster is so much more than a TV talent show winner...

This week I'm joined by the fabulous Ben as we talk about his whirlwind rise to fame - from training at Italia Conti, to starring as The Phantom in the West End, to releasing an album of stagey hits.

Ben talks about the pressure and privilege of singing arena shows, why in-ear monitors can ruin your vibe, and how Andrew Lloyd Webber went from judge to mentor (and text buddy ?!)

Plus we chat all about his new album MUSICALS GREATEST HITS - recorded with a 90-piece orchestra - and shares the very real ups and downs of navigating fame, rejection, and imposter syndrome in musical theatre.

Enjoy the episode!!

and don’t forget to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE wherever you’re watching and/or listening 🤭 ✨

📩 Email me at [email protected] 💌🎟️

SEE ME ON MY FINAL TOUR DATE IN MANCHESTER!!!

GET YOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: [https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com](https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/)

📚 BUY MY BOOK: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/476785/les-quizerables-by-lowther-hannah/9781529978964

SOCIALS

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🔗 IG – https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A world-exclusive West End musical, a first kiss in front of a live audience, and more behind-the-scenes chaos than you can shake a script at.

This episode of How Very Hannah is a stagey treat, as I’m joined by Georgina Castle and Josh St. Clair - lead co-stars of 50 First Dates The Musical… our first on-stage couple!!

We’re diving deep into the madness of developing, not only a brand-new show, but one that was originally a cult rom-com. We also talk navigating intimacy onstage with a co-star, and hear how it really works when you’re the original very-first-ever cast.

🎟️ 50 First Dates: The Musical is playing exclusively at The Other Palace – get your tickets before it closes on November 15th!! https://theotherpalace.co.uk/50-first-dates-the-musical/

📩 Email me at [email protected] 💌

🎟️ TWO DATES LEFT TO SEE ME ON TOUR!!! GET YOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: [https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com](https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/)

📚 BUY MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

SOCIALS

🔗 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG – https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Halloween week, and the theatre ghosts are officially OUT… but Lizzie Bea’s not afraid!!! 👻🎃

In this spookily stagey ep, West End icon and all-round lovely gal Lizzie joins me (with her gorgeous dog, Dolly). You might know her from Hairspray, Sister Act or Heathers.

We’re talking tour life chaos, the highs and lows of leading a company, and the very real experience of performance anxiety (yes, even for the pros). Lizzie also shares the wildest backstage ghost story I’ve ever heard… safe to say, I won’t be switching off my dressing room light again.

We also get into the power of representation on stage, and what it’s meant to Lizzie to step into leading roles as a plus-size performer - and why visibility, confidence, and feeling “enough” really matters.

Plus, this week’s confession has got us all TERRIFIED 👀 because what do you do when you criticised a cast member but turns out… your mic wasn’t turned off (gulp 🫠🫣)?!

Got a confession or dilemma of your own? Email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠ 💌

🎟️ TWO DATES LEFT TO SEE ME ON TOUR!!! GET YOUR TICKETS: ⁠https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/⁠

🧢 SHOP MERCH: ⁠https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com⁠

📚 BUY MY BOOK: ⁠https://lnk.to/LesQuiz⁠

SOCIALS

🔗 TikTok – ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah⁠

🔗 IG – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah⁠

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She won Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, she’s about to take on The Devil Wears Prada, and she’s here to spill the stagey tea… it’s the one and only Stevie Doc! ✨

Brand-new West End leading lady, Stevie Doc’s stepping into her next huge role as Andy Sachs at the Dominion Theatre. We chat about her whirlwind journey from drama school to reality TV and what it was really like competing on screen.

We chat about the awkwardness of being recognised in public, the realities of stage door life, and the not-so-glamorous side of keeping your voice healthy (spoiler: it involves broccoli and cruciferous veg). We also talk about drama school name changes, imposter syndrome, and learning to own your success - whether it’s from talent, TV, or sheer hard work.

And of course, we round things off in true HVH fashion with a Mamma Mia superfan quiz that gets surprisingly intense…

🎟️ Go see Stevie shine as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre – opening tonight! https://thedevilwearspradamusical.com

And you can come and see me on tour… only 2 dates left (Brighton and Manchester) !!

🎟️ HVH TOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: [https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com](https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/)

📚 BUY MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

SOCIALS

🔗 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG – https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a solo episode this week… and you’re getting an EXCLUSIVE!! because I’m finally telling the full story of how I got engaged 💍✨

We’re talking: Haribo rehearsal rings, a Greek boat driver, a stolen debit card and why I am, in fact, ringless…eeek!

It’s chaotic, emotional…and honestly, very on brand.

PLUS I’m diving into a powerful Confessions of a Drama Queen, all about body confidence on stage. From bad costumes to worse comments, we’re getting into the feels ❤️ 🎭

Don’t forget, we still have 3 LIVE SHOWS left!! Get your tickets for Birmingham, Brighton or Manchester here 👉 https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/ ✨

🧢 SHOP MERCH: https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/collections/all

📚 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

💌 Got a confession or a dilemma for the pod? Email me at [email protected]

…and get more HVH fun on socials!! ☎️

🔗 TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG - https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kitchen choreo, West End kids, and a surprise engagement? This one’s got it ALL.

In this feel-good episode of *How Very Hannah*, I’m joined by stagey power couple, Stuart and Francis – the West End performers-turned-TikTok stars behind those iconic kitchen musicals 👨‍🍳🎶

They went viral for turning the chaos of parenting into full-blown musical numbers (complete with props, harmonies and tap breaks in the kitchen), and now they’re bringing that same magic to a *real-life* live show.

We’re talking love at first spotlight, surviving panto with a baby monitor, and raising the best kind of tiny drama queens!! They open up about their journey from the West End to TikTok fame, and how they’re turning all that chaos into their very first live show 💖

We also have a *very relatable* Confession of a Drama Queen, plus a pretty appropriate Hannah’s Hotline !! and test Stuart and Francis’ knowledge on all things stagey & theatre (with the help of my new book 🤭 📖 )

AND… there might be a sparkly little life update from me too 💍 👀

Get in touch with the show on the DMs or email [email protected]

Buy tickets to Stuart and Francis’ LIVE SHOW!

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury-theatre/events/2025/oct/stuart-and-francis-show-live?fbclid=PAdGRleANImttleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwJe0h4WPBQ1J0wg6S580cjrHd6F1xuaGUVZh56-swf66LYyaRAvSCxeKqcx_aem_mFUPcm7bdjvVvDY-pJiF-g

Follow Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/stueyarmfield/?hl=en

Follow Francis: https://www.instagram.com/francishaugen/?hl=en

HVH LINKS

🎟️ HVH LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/collections/all

📚 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

🔗 TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG - https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Screaming, crying, throwing up… cause my heart may never Beat Again, I only had One Shot to get this right with my Eternal Love — and now The STUDIO Is Alive with the sound of Aston Merrygold on HVH!!! 😭🎤

Yes, you heard right - JLS royalty turned full-blown theatre kid is here and we’re talking pop stardom, panto panic, parenting chaos, and the unexpected joy of musical theatre. Aston spills all about life after the band, how 101 Dalmatians threw him in at the deep end (literally), and why being the funny one isn’t always as easy as it looks 🐟

We get into the real talk: balancing gigs with dad life, why phones in theatres are the enemy, and how he’s learned to let go and feel the moment on stage 🎭

And of course… chaos ensues in our reverse singing challenge, featuring a backwards rendition of “Everybody in Love” that you honestly need to hear to believe.

Don’t forget to grab your tickets to How Very Hannah Live (if there are any left 👀) and check out Aston’s upcoming Club is Alive tour — links below 💅

And if you’ve got a stagey confession or a Hannah’s Hotline email me at [email protected] 💌

🎟️ HVH TOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/collections/all

📚 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

🎤 JLS ARE ON TOUR - Get your tickets!! https://www.jlsofficial.com/events/

📱 Follow Aston on IG: https://www.instagram.com/astonmerrygold/?hl=en

SOCIALS

🔗 TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG - https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From panto mishaps to Drag Race fame, this week’s ep is with iconic diva, Kitty Scott-Claus! ✨

We’re diving into what it really takes to serve on stage (and off) as Kitty shares stories from drama school days (including a rogue pole dancing module?), the wild reality of parasocial fame, and what it felt like playing Princess Diana in drag with the nation watching. There’s backstage gossip, dream role chat, and some hilarious Heather’s memories that made me SCREAM.

We also answer a dilemma from a listener dating someone in the West End (and feeling a *bit* out of place), before diving into possibly the most chaotic improv game yet, which descended into screeches, fake monologues, and Kitty nearly combusting in the best way. SO much fun!!

Don’t forget, if you’ve got a stagey dilemma or confession of your own… or a Hannah’s Hotline you’d love for me to answer, email me at **[email protected]** 💌

New episodes every Tuesday - so hit SUBSCRIBE now!

And don’t forget you can catch me on my debut TOUR!!

🎟️ TOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/collections/all

📚 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

**SOCIALS**

🔗 TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG - https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You guys... this episode is giving TikTok trauma, Olivier-worthy genes, and deeply unqualified career advice - all with the *hilarious* and *unfiltered* ...Abi Clarke 🎭✨

Abi joins me to talk nepo baby status (yep - literal Olivier awards in the family), her not-so-secret theatre kid past, and how she accidentally ended up doing stand-up after realising she couldn't quite hack Les Mis.

We unpack the chaos of the Edinburgh Fringe, look back on the time we both missed out on a TikTok award and tackle a listener dilemma about posting online and working with nightmare classmates.

This episode is pure theatre kid 🤝 comedy crossover energy and I am so here for it.

Got a confession or dilemma of your own?

Email me at [email protected] 💌

New episodes every Tuesday - so hit SUBSCRIBE now.

…and don’t forget you can catch me on my debut TOUR… kicking off THIS WEEK!!

🎟️ TOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/collections/all

📚 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

SOCIALS

🔗 TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG - https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵*

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.