{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/690c802168ccec9b8e399b88?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Stephen Mear: Dancing Through Dyslexia into the Spotlight","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/1776873466957-19bfe0c4-c193-4479-90f5-56266a62d9a4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Stephen Mear CBE joins Steve Otis Gunn for a wide-ranging chat about a career that’s taken him from small-town beginnings to the biggest stages in the world. Along the way, he shares how a love of classic movie musicals and an instinct for movement shaped his path — and how life on the road, from Broadway to LA, brings its own mix of glamour, pressure, and the occasional chaos. The conversation moves backstage and beyond, with stories of working across continents, navigating the madness of COVID-era productions, and the realities of staging huge shows under intense pressure. From music videos with Oasis to rehearsals at the Royal Albert Hall, it’s a candid, funny look at the unpredictable world behind the curtain — and the moments that stick long after the spotlight fades.</p><p><br></p><p>Originally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.</p><p><br></p><h3>🎭 <strong>About Stephen</strong></h3><p><strong>Stephen Mear CBE</strong> is an Olivier Award-winning choreographer and director celebrated for his work on <em>Mary Poppins</em>, <em>Hello, Dolly!</em>, <em>Crazy for You</em>, and <em>Gypsy</em>. With a career spanning theatre, television, and film, Stephen is known for his impeccable musicality, inclusive approach to casting, and ability to make choreography feel effortless and emotionally charged</p><p><br></p><h3>🔗 <strong>Connect with Stephen</strong></h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/stephen.mear/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/stephen.mear\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>📢 Follow the Podcast</h3><p>Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/clothesneedburning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@clothesneedburning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@clothesneedburning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Steve Otis Gunn</p><p><strong>Guest</strong>: Stephen Mear – Choreographer, Dancer &amp; Director</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 51 minutes</p><p><strong>Release Date</strong>: November 20, 2025</p><p><strong>Season</strong>: 4, Episode 27</p><p><br></p><p>All music written by Steve Otis Gunn</p><p>My book '<em>You Shot My Dog and I Love You' </em>is available in bookstores &amp; online</p>","author_name":"Steve Otis Gunn"}