Theatre Director Ken Alexander is my guest for this episode.

We talk about writing & editing  pantomime, getting the best from his crew and the biggest difference between pantomime in Scotland and England.

You can follow Ken on his Twitter https://twitter.com/kenalexdirect

You can book tickets to see Sleeping Beauty at the Gaiety Ayr (20-21) here https://uk.patronbase.com/_GaietyAyr/Productions/SB1/Performances?_ga=2.93273693.1310240162.1587504651-1963412820.1587504651

World renowned ukulele player and pantomime star Andy Eastwood is my guest for this episode. He tells me how he was first introduced to this wonderful little instrument, being taught to self edit from the master of comedy and his love of performing pantomime.

You can find more about Andy at his website http://www.andyeastwood.com

You can follow him https://twitter.com/AndyEastwoodUK

And you can watch him in action at his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2MLpiwysLPmD3E5rNLrLw

 

This episode contains a clip of Leaning On A Lamppost written by Noel Gay, performed by Andy Eastwood GBDJL0700004 under licence.

Actor, impersonator, writer, historian, Pantomime Dame, West End star, Small Screen star and Movie Star (it's a long list) the very amusing David Benson is my guest for this weeks episode. 

We talk about his long career, what it was like to perform for Her Majesty and writing pantomime. 

We do talk about some adult themes in this episode, so whilst not explicit, I would not recommend this episode to listeners under the age of 18. 

You can see The Dad's Army Radio Show by following this link https://www.dadsarmyradioshow.co.uk/tour-dates/

And to see Cato Street 1820 https://www.catostreet1820.co.uk

The hilarious (and very fast talking) Kev Orkian is my guest for this episode. He tells me what happens when you have a well educated child up for the song sheet, his academy to teach the noble art of panto to the next generation and what it's like to perform pantomime to an international audience. 

You can follow Kev on Twitter 

https://twitter.com/TheKevOrkian

and find out more about Kev and where he’s performing at his website

http://kevlive.com

You can see Kev this year at the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, click here for more details and to buy tickets

https://www.thursford.com/christmas-spectacular/

Tickets for the rescheduled 2021 Australian Pantomime can be found here

https://www.ozpanto.com/shows/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs/

And the link for The Panto Academy https://www.howlinentertainment.com/

Scottish character actor and Dame Alex Robertson is my guest for this weeks episode. He tells me about the transition from pit to performing on stage, his friendship with a previous guest and how he behaved when he was a child attending pantomimes. 

You can follow Alex at his Twitter account https://twitter.com/alexrcomedy

Hollywood movie star and pantomime actor Chris Rankin is my guest for this weeks episode. 

He tells me about his first day on the set of Harry Potter, his love of villainy and the pantomime performers who were the inspiration for his career. 

You can follow Chris on Twitter https://twitter.com/chrisrankin

His YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/thatgingerbloke

His instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwrankin/

and find out even more about him and where he's appearing at his website https://www.chrisrankin.co.uk

Award winning Pantomime producer Paul Hendy is my guest for this episode. 

He tells me about his first role in pantomime, which was playing King Rat at the age of 18, how he helped Ant & Dec to stage one of TV's biggest wind ups during a pantomime and I can promise you'll never watch a blockbuster Hollywood film in the same way again.

I would also like to thank Paul for his valuable time and support with the project. 

Here's a link for Evolution and the shows they produce https://www.evolution-productions.co.uk

And you can watch the short film The Last Laugh for free here https://vimeo.com/210409977

Pantomime stalwart, comedy and Crackerjack (CRACKERJACK!!!) legend Stu Francis is my guest for this weeks episode. I find out all about his pantomime career, working with monkeys and how that famous catchphrase came about.

Preparing for semi-retirement, circus owner Mark Whitney is my guest for this episode. 

Here’s a link for his Twitter page

https://twitter.com/mrmarkwhitney

And you can find out when Planet Circus is coming to a town near you http://planetcircus.uk

With 16 pantomimes under his belt, former Bluecoat, comedian and writer Phil Walker is my guest this week. 

We talk about summer seasons, performing to children and what life was like growing up with a famous Dad. 

You can find more about Phil at his website www.phil-walker.com

You can follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/Philwalkercomic

And you can order his book The Snots here http://tiny.cc/njzuiz