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28. MR ALEXANDER AND MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA TO THE PIT, PLEASE!
40:11||Season 1, Ep. 28A chat with the renowned and highly respected Musical Director, Jae Alexander.Born in South Wales, Jae Alexander asked for a piano as a Christmas present when he was six years old! After studying and learning church music, Jae sang, stage managed and played piano for show rehearsals, before becoming a fully-fledged Musical Director on some of the biggest shows in London. He has led orchestras for Royal Command Performances and for television spectaculars and radio concerts. Jae goes from show to show, working on established musicals as well as new projects. Mark catches up with him during rehearsals for, “Stiletto”, at Charing Cross Theatre.
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27. THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT, MADAME!
44:00||Season 1, Ep. 27Olivier Award nominee, Sophie-Louise Dann describes playing the iconic Madame Morrible, for the past 3 years, in the London production of, “Wicked”.Sophie-Louise Dann landed the role of Madame Morrible in 2022 and has played this monstrous but captivating character in the London production of, “Wicked”, for 3 years. With one month to go before she takes her final bow, Sophie-Louise talks about how she’s kept up her enthusiasm and dedication and describes her journey from audition to her final few performances.26. THRILLING AND CHILLING SINCE 1952! With Denise Silvey
46:45||Season 1, Ep. 26The Mousetrap, written by Agatha Christie, opened in Nottingham in 1952 before transferring to the West End. Apart from a break during the Covid 19 pandemic, the play has been thrilling audiences nine times a week- in London and on tour-for over 70 years. The Artistic Director is Denise Silvey, and she discusses why The Mousetrap has lasted and takes Mark backstage at St Martins Theatre.25. COME ON, LADIES - WE’RE LIVE IN FIVE! with Ruth Langsford
01:10:36||Season 1, Ep. 25COME ON, LADIES - WE’RE LIVE IN FIVE! Behind the scenes of “Loose Women”, with Ruth Langsford.The award winning ITV daytime show, “Loose Women”, broadcasts live, Monday to Friday and Ruth Langsford is one of the regular presenters. Ruth explains how the show works, describes her preparation and gives her thoughts on why this programme is still such a hit after 25 years.24. AMERICA CALLING! with James Gray. How a West End performer followed his desire to live and work in the USA.
59:07||Season 1, Ep. 24British musical theatre performer James Gray enjoyed success in the UK, both on tour and in the West End but always had an inner desire to live and work in America AND ….he made it happen! James describes following his dreams, the challenges he faced, the contrast between West End and Broadway and how he’s gone from performing to becoming a creative, working alongside Susan Stroman, Hal Prince and Mel Brooks.23. NO TROUBLE AT T’MILL! With Sally Hughes
54:41||Season 1, Ep. 23How an 18th century flour mill became a theatre!The owner of The Mill at Sonning in Berkshire, Sally Hughes, talks about how this former flour mill, on the banks of the river, became the UK’s most famous dinner theatre. What does it take to run such a venue? How did it survive lockdown? Who is the very famous next-door neighbour and what does the future hold?22. I WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE! How the world of PR works in the West End and beyond.
49:24||Season 1, Ep. 22In 2025, Kevin Wilson is celebrating 30 years as a West End PR expert. From his days as a journalist on a local newspaper, to creating and running KEVIN WILSON PR., this is his story of how it happened and how press, TV and radio marketing works for productions and performers.