The Braw and The Brave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.

From a very young age, singer and entertainer Eddie Dobbie discovered his innate talent and passion for performing. From appearing on Barrymore My Kind of People to touring Europe with The Rocky Horror Show, Eddie enjoyed huge success and has a wealth of experience with some incredible tales to tell of his adventures.

In part 2, he recounts his journey into adulthood and navigating the highs and lows of the entertainment industry. From appearing on Star For a Night to auditioning in front of Brian May and Roger Taylor, he gives a fascinating account of just some of his amazing and life changing experiences along the way and the hurdles he overcame in the pursuit of his passion to entertain.

Listen to Eddie’s album The Man Inside

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1L8RQ1sQQlcjWJo87yfiRS?si=KpaeT291TdK0V11jxJG7eA

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From a very young age, singer and entertainer Eddie Dobbie discovered his innate talent and passion for performing. From appearing on Barrymore My Kind of People to touring Europe with The Rocky Horror Show, Eddie enjoyed huge success and has a wealth of experience with some incredible tales to tell of his adventures along the way.

His star quality shone bright from birth and in part 1, he recounts the fascinating story of a wee boy from Garthamlock who could sing, dance and make people laugh and how him and his mum made his dreams become a reality.

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.

Episode 232 is in conversation with actor and musician Dylan Wood.

Discovering a love and natural talent for performing as a young person at Forefront Stage School, Clackmannanshire born Dylan went on to train at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Since graduating, alongside his screen work, his theatre credits include an array of incredible productions including 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War (Wonderfools), Underwood Lane (Tron Theatre), Orphans (National Theatre of Scotland), Moorcroft (Tron Theatre) and  King Lear (Bristol Old Vic), as well as panto at MacRobert Arts Centre. A versatile and hugely skilled performer, Dylan continues to craft a highly successful career, combining his love for acting and music. From self tapes to being on stage, gigging to going after your dreams, Dylan recounts the highlights and lessons learned along the way as he navigates the industry in pursuit of his passions.

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Episode 231 is in conversation with singer and entertainer Jane Henderson. Discovering her natural talent and passion for singing at a young age, Jane has performed across the UK and beyond, wowing audiences with her powerhouse vocals. From recording her own music to headlining at many festivals and prestigious events, her wealth of experience makes her one of Scotland’s most prolific performers. Always found in sequins, Jane is unapologetically her fabulous self on and off stage and with a big voice and personality to match, her love for singing and entertaining others is unwavering!

Jane on Facebook and Instagram

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Episode 230 is in conversation with actor, dancer, vocalist and vocal coach Rachel Campbell. Discovering a love for the stage at a young age, Rachel studied Musical Theatre at New College Lanarkshire (formerly Motherwell College) before going on to carve out a hugely successful career in both performing and teaching. Her credits to date include A Christmas Carol at The Citizens Theatre, lead vocalist with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and a character performer at Disney Hong Kong. Rachel is passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with others and alongside performing and now teaches at Hamilton Theatre Arts in Glasgow as well as tutoring private students in voice. From travelling the world to juggling life in the arts, Rachel gives a fascinating insight into her world and the highlights of chasing the dream thus far!

Rachel on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/rachelcampbellvocalcoach?igsh=ZjdlMnZnc3psbG9y

Rachel on Facebook

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Episode 229 is in conversation with BAFTA award winning documentary filmmaker and director Alex McCall. Having made over 80 films across his stellar career thus far, his love for storytelling has seen him travel the globe unearthing the most incredible stories. From the critically acclaimed The Boy David to his most recent project where he has been capturing the journey of a group of friends spending their retirement building a WW1 plane from scratch, set to be flown by the world’s youngest female pilot, Alex continues to follow his passion and bring the most interesting tales to screen.

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Episode 228 is in conversation with actor and writer Charlene Boyd. Discovering a passion for acting as a teenager, since graduating from drama school, Charlene has gone on to carve out a hugely successful career both on stage and on screen. Nominated for Best Actress at the Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland for The Macbeths, from River City to Panto, 2:22 A Ghost Story to Mayflies, Charlene welcomes opportunities to bring to life an array of different characters, ever keen to challenge herself and embrace new adventures. A mum of two, she talks openly about the juggle of working in the industry and how she has made being an actor and a parent work for her over the last 11 years.

Charlene’s first play JUNE CARTER CASH: THE WOMAN, HER MUSIC AND ME is a National Theatre of Scotland and Grid Iron Theatre Company co-production and is premiering at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year before going on tour.

Learn more about Charlene’s play

https://gridiron.org.uk/portfolio-item/june-carter-cash-the-woman-her-music-and-me/

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Episode 227 is in conversation with Creative Director of Jazzart UK College of Performing Arts Sheridan Nicol. Following in the footsteps of her mother who was a dance teacher, Sheridan began to carve out an incredibly successful career in dance and theatre from a young age. From Larkhall to Broadway, her decades of experience within the industry as a performer, choreographer and creative director has prepared and inspired countless students to build their own hugely successful careers within the business.

A fascinating insight into the world of a woman whose reputation precedes her!

JAZZART UK

https://jazzartuk.com

Instagram

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Episode 226 is in conversation with Angela McCallum aka Scottish Vocal Coach.

With a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts and currently working on her ARSM in Classical and Musical Theatre Singing, Angela has carved out an incredibly successful career as a vocal coach and piano teacher, working with educational establishments as well as running her own music school. A self confessed geek, Angela is extremely passionate about the voice and is committed to supporting singers of all ages and stages.

In the episode Angela opens up about some of the personal challenges she has faced whilst building a career in the arts. Illness and then undergoing IVF treatment, Angela speaks candidly about the experiences that undoubtedly shaped her as a person, as well as a teacher. A both moving and uplifting story of triumph over adversity with passion and determination at it’s core!

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The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.

Episode 225 is in conversation with Edinburgh-based Maltese Theatre Director André Agius. Having directed numerous productions in Malta, he came to further his education here in Scotland , after obtaining his BA (Hons) in Theatre Studies at the University of Malta and also studying at Rose Bruford College. Starting out as an actor, André soon discovered a passion and talent for directing and most recently worked as Associate Director on Two Sisters at the Lyceum and is currently directing Tamám Shud with A Play, A Pie and A Pint.

André on Instagram

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