It’s not stepping out on stage at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester that actress Julie Hesmondhalgh misses for the most. It’s the cast, characters and atmosphere of the backstage world to which she longs to return.

This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place.

Narration: Charlotte Andrew.

Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston.

Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.