Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio

In this episode, we take a look back at some of our favourite moments from the latest series of podcasts.

Aisha Jawando takes us behind the scenes of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical and Matt Henry tells us why his first professional role got him in trouble.

Beverley Knight explains why Nelson Mandela reminds her of one of her earliest performing memories and Karl Queensborough reveals all about a game of darts with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Lucy May Barker let's us in on what life is like for a child theatre star and Sam Tutty tells us what it's like playing the lead role in Dear Evan Hansen.

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In this episode, we take a look back at some of our favourite moments from the latest series of podcasts.

Trevor Dion Nicholas explains the physical requirements to play Genie in Aladdin, while Shaun Escoffery talks about his twelve year stint in The Lion King.

Philippa Stefani and Ryan Hutton share scary audition tales, and Danielle Steers takes us back to the very beginning of her performing career.

Daisy Wood-Davis and Laura Baldwin tells us their favourite songs from Beautiful - The Carole King Musical and create their own musical!

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In this episode, we sit down with Zoe Birkett who tells us about her amazing career - going from a 16-year-old Pop Idol star to a West End musical theatre powerhouse.

Zoe explains how Thriller Live helped her to grow up, how an iconic moment from The Bodyguard left her in tears and the roles she hopes to play in the future.

As well as this, Zoe shares her lockdown decorating tips and plays Prompt Corner.

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In this episode, we sit down with Karl Queensborough - who tells us about playing the lead role in the musical phenomenon Hamilton.

During this episode of Post-Show Drinks, Karl explains what it's like to play Alexander Hamilton and how a night of darts with Lin-Manuel Miranda helped him settle into the show.

Karl shares stories of his time in the show, how his Dad inspired him to sing and how he felt when he was made into a birthday cake.

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In this episode, we sit down with Joanne Clifton - who tells us about her life on stage, and how she transitioned from being a world champion ballroom dancer to a musical theatre star. 

During this episode of Post-Show Drinks, Joanne reveals how she was born into a family of performers and went on to be a Strictly Come Dancing favourite.

Joanne shares some of her favourite musical theatre moments from shows including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Flashdance and The Rocky Horror Show.

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In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Steers - who tells us about how she found her way into the industry and remembers some of her career highlights so far.

Danielle originated the role of Zahara in Bat Out Of Hell The Musical, and is currently playing Catherine Parr in Six.

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In this episode, we sit down with Beverley Knight - who is helping to raise money for the NHS during coronavirus lockdown through the charity single, Lean On Me.

She tells us all about her musical theatre career - from amateur displays in Wolverhampton to the bright lights of the West End, starring in The Bodyguard and Memphis.

Beverley's getting ready to appear in the world premiere of The Drifters Girl and gives us a hint of what we can expect from the show.

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In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Sexton and Rob Fowler - who tell us about life in lockdown, some of their favourite moments from shows, and how they can't wait to be back in Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical.

Sharon and Rob also tell us about how they've been singing and fundraising while they've been in lockdown with their Grounded living room concert. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Jodie Steele - who talks us through some of her career highlights, how her neighbours react to her singing at home and the brilliant work she's doing during the coronavirus lockdown.

She's been in Six the Musical, Heathers the Musical, Rock of Ages and Wicked to name just a few - so she's got plenty of stories to tell!

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In this episode, we sit down with Simon Lipkin - who tells us some of the best memories from his career so far.

From being in the original West End casts of Avenue Q and Rock of Ages, to starring opposite Rebel Wilson in Guys and Dolls, Simon looks back on some of his favourite moments.

He also talks about doing magic, being a stuntman and priceless audience reactions.

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