PARK & BARK

Part 2/2 of a cracking conversation with Curve Leicester's Artistic Director Nikolai Foster & Musical Supervisor/Director George Dyer.

Talking about creating a new, non-replica production of Billy Elliot, working with our younger generation and our favourite spots in the city of Leicester (gotta love The Exchange!).

Tune in to Pt. 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20iKD1eaKuCCIevHJpEdyA?si=60537c57aa4f471b

Part 1/2 of a conversation recorded at Curve Theatre, Leicester with Artistic Director Nikolai Foster and Musical Director/Supervisor George Dyer.

Discussing theatre pre & post pandemic, accessibility performances and the process of preparing a production as a member of the Creative Team.

REPRISE: Curve's Leading Ladies - 5/6 April 2023 - https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/reprise-curves-leading-ladies/

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Having a good old chin-wag with Six the Musical's very own Jennifer Caldwell; chatting all things Mamma Mia!, onstage injuries & mishaps, finding your touring 'anchors' and what it means to be a resident director on a touring show. Recorded in December 2022 in Liverpool.

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The final episode in our White Christmas stint of the season and what better what to complete such a stint than a conversation with the incomparable star of stage and screen, Lorna Luft. We embark on a little history lesson, talk about 'being an original' and discuss the importance of listening to/taking care of your body. Pearls of wisdom galore, you won't want to miss this! 

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A series of conversations from behind the curtain at White Christmas, featuring Craig Forrest-Thomas (Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-up), Victoria Fenton (Deputy Head of wigs, Hair & Make-up), Kyle Campbell (Technical Assistant Stage Manager), Adam Moore-White (Technical Swing), Nick Newman (Head of Sound), Bobo Lai (Sound No.2), Melissa Hamill (Head of Wardrobe), Nicola Riley (Wardrobe Deputy) and Sandra Querol (Wardrobe Assistant).

A leading man & leading lady hang, in between shows on a two show day. Chatting with the Bob to my Betty, the incomparable Jay McGuiness, over a Rudy's Pizza (shoutout to Rudy's Bold Street - Liverpool). Mentions of visiting Japan, an intense backstage prank war and the differences between touring with a theatre show and touring with a band. Recorded a few weeks before the end of our run in White Christmas at the Liverpool Empire.

Chatting to my White Christmas co-star Dan Burton about all things MGM, style and working with theatre legends - recorded before our penultimate show on December 30th 2022. Dan's regional & international touring credits include Miss Saigon, West Side Story and the iconic role of Don Lockwood in Singing in the Rain (Grand Palais - Paris). He was nominated for an Olivier for his performance as 'Tulsa' in Gypsy, starring alongside the iconic Imelda Staunton.

A conversation with my current, wonderful onstage sister Monique Young - recording before, during & after a matinee show at the Liverpool Empire. Monique's regional/touring credits include Penny-Lou Pingleton in Hairspray - UK Tour, Kathy Seldon in Singing in the Rain - Paris, Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street - Paris and most recently, Louise in Gypsy - Buxton Opera House. 

We discuss revisiting a show for the second time, working in Paris and the questionable idea of needing a West End credit for a teaching gig?!

Welcome to PARK & BARK: a theatre podcast centred around touring, regional theatre & what life on the road as a touring actor entails. My name's Jessica Daley and, god help us all, I've finally decided to bite the bullet and do a bloody podcast so... HERE IT IS.