My guest today is actress Ruthie Henshall. Ruthie’s multi-award winning career has seen her star in the most popular musicals of the past thirty years including Cats, Miss Saigon, Crazy For You, She Loves Me, Oliver!, A Chorus Line, Les Misérables, Billy Elliot and Chicago. She has also enjoyed tremendous success in plays, in concert and on televis…

Originally from Burry Port in South Wales, John has released 6 studio albums, worked extensively in theatre and has appeared on television, radio and in concert all over the world. At the age of 19, John left Wales to study acting at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Since then he has worked as an actor and singer …

Charlotte is a stage director and dramaturg specialising in political theatre and new writing, with an emphasis on the development of British musicals. She is currently developing a contemporary political musical with writers Chris Bush and Matt Winkworth, a state of the nation drama by Owen McCafferty and a one woman musical satire with Richard Ho…

Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with acting coach, John Osborne Hughes John began training as an actor on the Hampshire County Specialist Speech and Drama Course. He then trained for three years at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts known as (ALRA) in London . Following his training John then went on to do a further two years as a stage …

Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Scottish actor, Cameron Jack. Born in Patrick, Glasgow. Cameron's earliest experiences of acting was watching films with his father and experience that cemented his ambition to pursue acting. In 1992 he received the Margaret Rutherford Scholarship to study at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. …

Adam Robert Lewis sits down, virtually, with director Sara Sugarman. Sara, born in Rhyl, began her career as an actress making her television debut aged just 14 as ’Jessica Samuels’ in the BBC teen-drama ‘Grange Hill’. Sara moved away from her acting career in the 1990s and decided to further a career behind the scenes, directing. Sara gained prais…

My guest today is Actor and Singer Rodney Vubya! Originally from Uganda, Rodney’s path to the stage is one I can relate to. Rodney initially started a degree in Classics at Leeds University. While studying, he immersed himself in the Stage and Musical Society in his second semester and from there he caught the bug! Rodney took a huge gamble and dec…

Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Sir Simon Russell Beale. Simon has been hailed "the greatest stage actor of his generation” and one of Britain's leading Shakespearen actors. Simon began his career at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). He's worked his way through many of the major roles in Shakespeare’s canon and can adapt effortlessl…

Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Scottish actor and singer, Scott Davies. Born in Glasgow, Scott trained in Opera at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Scott has worked in both Opera and Musical Theatre, performing in Carmen, Rigoletto, Tosca, Cats, Carousel, Brigadoon and Phantom of the Opera. Scott Davies has been playing …

Brewing Actors Podcast returns with Series 2! In Episode 1, Adam Robert Lewis sits with Brian Cox; Olivier, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner! Brian has gained huge success on both sides of the Atlantic. One of Britain’s most admired actors working in film, television and stage today! Originally from Dundee, Scotland, Brian’s acting career began at the…

Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Olivier Award-Winning actress, Jenna Russell. Jenna Russell has built an impressive career carving a diverse list of productions to her name. Jenna discovered her love of Sondheim while studying at Syliva Young's Theatre School, it would be Sondhiem's score that projected Russell's career to new heights …

Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with director, Michael Strassen. In this episode, Michael discusses his early career as an actor and the path which led him to directing as well as the many challenges facing our industry. Michael is one of the most innovative directors working in London today and has directed many productions across the UK. …

Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Welsh actress and national treasure, Di Botcher. In this episode, Di talks frankly about her incredible career and life on and off screen. From Port Talbot, Di was a member of West Glamorgan Youth Theatre. After drama school Di gained her Equity card in the 1980s and has worked as an actress ever since, …

Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Welsh actress and singer Sophie Evans. Sophie was born in the Rhondda Valleys. From a young age and into her teens, Sophie was a member of the Mid-Rhondda Operatic Society. In her late teens Sophie auditioned for 'Over the Rainbow', a BBC talent show in search for a Dorothy for the London revival of ‘The…

Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Welsh actor, Ieuan Rhys. Born in Trecynon Ieuan's earliest experiences of seeing pantomimes and performing at the local eisteddfod's cemented his chosen career path. Since becoming an actor in 1983 its fare to say Ieuan's had a varied carere both through medium of English and Welsh in Stage/Tv/Film and R…

In our 11th Episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with West End Star, Kelly Mathieson. Originally from Ayr in Scotland, Kelly started singing at a young age. Through singing she discovered her love of Opera and then went on to study at the prestigious Royal College of Music in London. Kelly reflects on her whirlwind journey and why she l…

In our 10th Episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with director, Rebecca Atkinson-Lord. Rebecca hails from Wolverhampton and discovered directing while studying Ancient History and Classics at Bristol which fed her passion for brilliant stories. Rebecca went on to study directing at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA). As a directo…

In our 9th Episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with veteran actress, Beverley Klein. Beverley is no stranger to the stage with a career spanning 40 years. Beverley speaks openly and frankly about her career and her observations on how the industry has changed and the ongoing challenges she faces. No matter the medium, Beverley Klein br…

In our 8th Episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with actor and producer, Scott Garnham. Yorkshire-born and bred, Scott started acting at the age of seven. Originating the role of ‘Beaky’ in ‘Honk!’, a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The 'Ugly Duckling'. From then on, Garnham’s career was set. From his humble begi…

In this podcast Adam Robert Lewis talks with Niv Petel, Israeli born actor and voice over artist. Niv has worked extensively in Israel in all mediums. Niv gravitates towards physical theatre and has explored this form in his own one man show. Niv relocated to Britain to train in Musical Theatre to broaden his skillset. Here, he experienced a differ…

Our 6th episode marks the start of our remote podcasting. Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with actress, Amanda Henderson. Henderson began her acting career in 'Everybody Loves A Winner' at Royal Exchange Manchester directed by Neil Barett. From there, Henderson hit the West End playing Charlotte in Cameron Mackintosh's revival of Oliver at …

In this fifth episode, Adam Robert Lewis continues his conversation with Philip Griffiths. In Part 1 we discussed Philip’s journey through his training and his early career within Opera. We pick up with Philip’s first professional job outside of Opera with Barry Stacey's Pantomime, a stark contrast from his days at Glynebourne, however Philip’s ten…

In this fourth episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down with Philip Griffiths. A fellow welshman who grew up in Mid-Wales. Philip spent most of his youth in and out of local eisteddfods giving him a taste for life on stage. Moving away from rural Wales, Philip trained in Opera at Manchester University. He then joined his first opera company, Glyndebour…

In the third episode of the ‘Brewing Actors’ podcast, Adam Robert Lewis talks with Jodie Prenger. Jodie shot to fame during BBC’s ‘I’d Do Anything’ in search of ‘Nancy’ for the London revival of Oliver produced by Cameron Mackintosh. Jodie was chosen by the voting public making her West End dream a reality. Since ‘I’d Do Anything’ Jodie has continu…

In this episode Adam Robert Lewis talks to Lynn Jezzard a former ballet dancer who rose through the ranks of Northern Ballet to become principal in many of their classic productions. Lynn discusses her humble beginnings in South East England and her early experiences of dance, starting at 4 years of age. We discuss the pressures dancers can undergo…

In the first episode of the ‘Brewing Actors’ podcast, Adam Robert Lewis talks with Mark Hedges. Hedges is currently resident director for Phantom of the Opera, along with many other impressive shows under his belt and a wealth of theatrical experience. From centrestage to behind-the-scenes, the audience learns about Hedges’ life growing up, working…