Keep Calm And Kerry On

This week Kerry chats with TV, Film and Theatre star, Adam Garcia.

Adam rose to fame as the star of Saturday Night Fever in Londons West End. He has gone on to appear in countless theatre productions around the world, including Wicked with our very own Kerry Ellis! Outside of theatre he has found success in film and television, most notably as the Star of the smash hit movie Coyote Ugly as well as giving out his expert advice as a judge on both Got To Dance and Dancing With The Stars.

In this interview Adam talks openly about his career, his triumphs and the moments that were a little harder. He talks about his constant desire to evolve and find new challenges and how he makes conscious decisions about his work to find his own personal success.

You can follow Adam on his social media Twitter / Instagram

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In this episode Kerry chats with television and theatre choreographer, Matt Flint.

Matt rose to fame on the UK TV show So you think you can Dance? Winning the second series. Matt was already an established west end performer but soon moved on to become one of the ups premier choreographers working on TV shows such as Saturday Night Takeaway and Strictly come Dancing.

In this episode Matt talks about his Touring dance convention Can you Dance? and how, through this he is inspiring the next generations performers and promoting positive mental health in the arts.

You can follow Matt on his social media Twitter / Instagram and find out more about Can you dance? on their website.

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In this episode Kerry sits down with TV and Theatre star, Emma Barton.

Emma is perhaps best known for playing Honey Mitchell in Eastenders. She has performed on both stage and screen with credits including The secret garden, grease, Chicago and One Man Two Guv'nors. You may also know her for her glittering dances around the ballroom in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

In this episode Emma shares her story of success. From her early years struggling to shine in Drama school, to her break out role in Eastenders. She also opens up about the three years she spent out of work and what this taught her as a performer.

You can follow Emma on her social media Twitter / Instagram

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In this episode Kerry sits down with, West End star and recording artist, Shaun Escoffery.

Shaun is an Olivier award nominated actor with such shows as Les Misérables, Smokey Joe's Café, Tommy and Mama I Want to Sing under his belt. However, In the world of theatre he is probably best know for his long standing role as, Mufasa in a London production of The Lion King. Shaun is also an incredible recording artist and will be speaking about his latest album 'Strong Enough' which you can pre order here.

In this episode Shaun speaks about his drive and how the decline he has learned through martial arts has helped him to remain resilient in his career. Plus some pretty incredible showbiz stories that will leave you in awe.

You can out more about Shaun on his website shaunescoffery.com social media Twitter / Instagram

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Producer - Martin Joseph

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This week Kerry chats to Theatre, TV and Film star, Samantha Barks.

Samantha rose to fame on the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything. Her list of theatre credits is incredible including; Cabaret, Les Mis, Oliver, Chicago, The Last Five Years and pretty Woman. And Is set to take on the leading role of Elsa in the upcoming Disney production of Frozen at Londons, Palladium. She is now probably best know for starring as Éponine in the film version of the musical Les Misérables.

Sam shares her unique story of finding fame at an early age and how she managed to navigate a successful career. She opens up about learning on the job and how that has helped her grow as a person and a performer.

You can find Samantha on her social media Twitter / Instagram

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This week Kerry chats with personal trainer Alice Liveing

After graduating from Bird College of performing arts, Alice began her career as a professional dancer, before deciding to launch herself as a personal trainer. Since then she has gone from strength to strength with 3 best selling books, an army of online fans, her own podcast and three times Women's Health magazine cover star, as well as her own column.

In this episode Alice talks about the lessons she learned early in her career and busts the myths about dancers bodies. She discusses her journey to success and how having an evolving dream and ambitions has taken her there.

You can find Alice online at Alice-liveing.co.uk or on her social media Twitter / Instagram

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This week Kerry chats with west end and broadway star Marisha Wallace.

Marisha appeared in the original Broadway casts of Aladdin and Something rotten! however her big break came when she joined the cast of Dreamgirls in Londons West End. Her turn in the role of Effie White catapulted her into stardom with roles in Waitress and her upcoming role in Hairspray following soon after.

In this episode Marisha shares her story, battling a near career ending vocal issue in the teens. She share how she overcame this and how it has given her the strength to succeed. Her story is all about determination and how hard work can ultimately pay off with perseverance.

You can find Marsha online at marishawallace.com or on her social media Twitter / Instagram

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This week Kerry chats with Opera and Musical Theatre star Alfie Boe.

Alfie has conquered the world’s most prestigious opera stages, led the cast of Les Miserables for nearly a year, and stolen the show at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. He has three sold-out UK Tours (including the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall) under his belt, as well as achieving Platinum album sales in the UK, and four top ten albums.

In this Episode Alfie opens up about the highs and lows of his career. He talks about his journey to becoming one of the worlds premier vocalists, from his early days dreaming of being a rock star, all the way through to the award winning artist we all know and love. He candidly shares his struggles and how he has used these to spur him on and all of the lessons he has learned.

You can find Alfie online at alfie-boe.com or on her social media Twitter / Instagram

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This week Kerry chats with Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean.

Shoshana is probably best known for playing Elphaba in Wicked as well as taking on leading roles in Hairspray, Waitress and many more. As fully a fledged recording artist, she already has three albums under her belt as well as countless tours and performances.

In this Episode Kerry and Shoshana discuss their shared experience of portraying Elphaba in Wicked and the challenges that arose from this. Shoshana shares her struggles with her body and voice and how she has worked to maintain a healthy and sustainable career, which lead her back to Broadway to star in Waitress. Her powerful story is one of strength that will leave everyone inspired. She talks about determination and the importance of staying in you own lane to achieve success.

You can find Shoshana online at shoshanabean.com or on her social media Twitter / Instagram

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In the very first episode of Keep Calm And Kerry On, Kerry sits down with choreographer, theatre director and television judge, Arlene Phillips CBE.

Arlene will be known by many as a celebrity judge on talent shows Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance. She is also a world renowned Broadway and West End choreographer and director. Her resume of shows is almost endless, including Starlight Express, Grease, Saturday Night Fever, We Will Rock You and Flashdance to name but a few.

Arlene shares her story from her early days creating Hot Gossip to becoming the world renowned Choreographer and Director we all know and love. In this candid interview Arlene shares her story of ups and downs in a truly honest and captivating chat. She talks of her disappointments and how she has picked herself up in her lowest moments. She speaks of her never ending passion for dance and how she has no plans to hang up her dance shoes any time soon.

You can find Arlene online at arlenephillips.com or on her social media Twitter / Instagram

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Producer - Martin Joseph

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