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We'll be interviewing top players in the industry (think directors, producers, MDs, performers, writers, costume designers, you name it!) about why the arts are SO important, especially right now. Let's face it - the theatre industry is one tough nut to crack, and we got sick of feeling like we were fighting it alone. Here at the Backstage Revolution, you can find a community of people dealing with the same things you are. We talk about it, listen to people's views, talk to experts and try a ...
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FINAL EPISODE OF SERIES 2 - and we're finishing off with a belter (excuse the Musical Theatre pun...) Philip Joel (@philipjoel87) is a performer and choreographer, but you might know him best from social media. What started as a bit of comedic relief for him and his friends snowballed and became regular sketch style videos watched by (feels like) e…
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Tom Jackson-Greaves is renowned throughout the industry for his creativity and versatility. Working on a wide range of productions, his extensive portfolio includes the likes of Amelie (Uk Tour and The Other Palace), Macbeth (The Watermill) and Priscilla Queen of the Desert (UK Tour) to name but a few. You can see the full list of Tom's choreograph…
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If you're not in the business, or sometimes even when you are, you might overlook the role of a producer because they often operate behind the scenes. But the reality is - no producer, no show. In this episode, I chat to Katy Lipson, award-winning producer and champion of new theatre. She set up her own production company, Aria Entertainment, in 20…
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Writer, impressionist, comedian and all round good egg - on today's episode I interviewed Rachel Harper. Now Rachel is a very talented writer, who debuted her one-woman show "Rattled" in 2019, which earned her an Offie nomination, and is now with the BBC Writersroom "Welsh Voices" with a couple of original TV dramas in development. However, despite…
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Ciéranne Kennedy Bell has worked across a number of well-known shows including Black Mirror, Strictly Ballroom and The Play That Goes Wrong, proving her versatility over and over again. Judging from her vast experience, the high-quality of Ciéranne’s work speaks for itself and she has been recognised on the awards circuit, being nominated twice for…
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Rodney Vubya is a musical theatre performer who has appeared in so many things including Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Aldwych Theatre, Evita, Regents Park Open Air Theatre, and Street Scene with Opera North, UK Tour. It all sounds very impressive, but it's even MORE so when you meet him and realise how har…
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This week, we're interviewing Dr Stuart Morley, musical director conductor renowned throughout the industry for his high-standards, incredible work ethic and kindness. His studies started with piano and conducting at Trinity College of Music and musical direction at the Royal Academy of Music, followed later with a PhD in tempo choice and tempo con…
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"I'm lost and where I think I belong doesn't exist - so I'm going to make it" So excited to kick-off the new series with actor, dancer, educator, ultimate multi-hyphenate, Christie Lee Manning. Honestly, I can't even put my finger on what it is but she is enthralling! I suppose that must be what makes her such a fantastic storyteller. We chat about…
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On this episode, we interview the multi-faceted and immensely talented Alice Cornwell. Alice has had an extensive career in performing arts and is now studying Environmental Science at the Open University alongside her auditions. She has struggled with injuries in the past and we discuss how she dealt with them and what she might have done differen…
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As a performer, we're often moving around for our work. So what is it like moving somewhere where you don't speak the language? We speak to the fabulous Jacob Fearey, who is currently working as Dance Captain in Bat Out of Hell Das Musical in Oberhausen, Germany. We chat about how difficult it was to adjust in the beginning, how German theatre comp…
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#PuppetGate is the latest controversial conversation happening in the theatre world, but it's not always as black or white as it seems. Having replaced the role of an autistic boy with a puppet, is this further separating disabilities from the industry or is it a clever device? Join us this week talking about DIVERSITY ON STAGE, the more we talk th…
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In a career like ours, there often comes a time when you have to think about switching things up - whether that's to reignite your passion or make ends meet or whatever, the transition period can be difficult.I have a chat with my fabulous friend Emily Black who is now a qualified yoga instructor and runs a very successful events business called 2F…
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Should becoming a mum stop you from pursuing your career? We don't think so! This conversation has been going on in most workplaces for years and years, but has only recently been confronted in the UK theatre industry after Charlene Ford successfully campaigned for a job share in the West End production of 42nd Street.I talk to my good friend, Sine…
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