00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:09 - Early Influences and Discovering Musical Theatre

00:02:07 - Family Background in Performing Arts

00:03:16 - First Steps and Education in Musical Theatere

00:06:14 - Professional Development and Transitioning Roles

00:10:04 - Ensemble Importance and Recognition

00:12:05 - First Professional Gig and Transition to Teaching

00:16:35 - Reflecting on Career and Advice to Younger Self

00:23:05 - Teaching Philosophy and Approach

00:30:39 - Founding West End Prep and Adapting to Online Teaching

00:36:14 - Evolving Ethos of West End Prep

00:40:36 - Personal Growth and Overcoming Perfectionism

00:48:27 - Preferences: Working in Town vs. Touring

00:49:01 - Personal Life and Relationships in Theatre

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If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful.

In the first instance, helplines:

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

If you work in the theatre industry here are some organisations who can help you to find the right help:

BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts Medicine) 020 7404 5888

Music Minds Matter UK 0808 802 8008

https://www.applauseforthought.com

https://www.industryminds.co.uk

https://www.bapam.org

https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk

https://www.artsandminds.org.uk

https://www.artsminds.co.uk

https://www.wellbeinginthearts.org.uk

https://www.mind.org.uk