{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6825ea4ae8a66fad6d86bedd/686263b99951fac41be160c7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Behind The Scenes: Director, Damian Sandys.","description":"<p>Hello, y'all! And Happy July!</p><p>Joining Ben in Benjy’s Cafe this week, is the director, the brilliant, Damian Sandys.</p><p>Damian, Artistic Producer at UK Productions, one of the UK’s leading production companies &amp; Creative Director of the annual What’s On Stage Awards, is one of the busiest &amp; kindest people in theatre.</p><p>Damian shares his joy of directing &amp; his life in theatre, including the buzz of directing Neighbours: The Celebration Tour &amp; his role as Associate Director of the hit Broadway play, Khaled Hosseini’s, The Kite Runner.</p><p>Plus, Damian tells Ben how reaching out can lead to unexpected opportunities &amp; the excitement of taking that leap of faith.</p><p>And making time for self care &amp; why Damian's go-to is the gym &amp; a late night workout.</p><p>If you love people with passion, you’ll love Damian. He’s a gem.</p><p>Pop the kettle on &amp; enjoy listening.</p><p>Oh yes, a quick favour too….The 2025 British Podcast Awards are on the horizon. Please, if you can, find two minutes to vote for Benjy’s Cafe Podcast for the Listener’s Choice Award.&nbsp;</p><p>Super easy. Visit britishpodcastawards.com/voting to drop your vote by 8th September, 2025. Merci!</p><p>Follow Damian on Instagram</p><p>@munchkindamo</p><p>@ukp_ltd</p>","author_name":"Ben Harlow"}