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17. Kage Douglas: From Stratford to Danceford to Fitnessford
53:22||Season 2, Ep. 17Kage Douglas - https://www.instagram.com/kagedouglas/Kage Fitness - https://www.kagefitness.co.uk/Kage Douglas is a dancer, performer and fitness instructor. Hailing from Stratford, London, he attended Bird Dance College graduating In 2005. He went on to appear in shows Abroad, UK Tours and West End Productions including ‘The Pirates on Penzance’, ‘Saturday Night Fever’, ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Joseph and his technicolor Dreamcoat’, ‘Hair’, ‘Dirty Dancing’, ‘Ghost’ and ‘Naked Boys Singing’.Kage was a dancer in the opening of the London 2012 Olympics, and on screen he has appeared in ‘Mamma Mia’ as well as the new motion picture ‘Snow White’. It was during a break in Malaysia that from the German production of ‘Dirty Dancing’ that Kage was unfortunately jumped leaving him with a ruptured patella tendon.Alongside this Kage is also a Fitness Instructor in Barre, Yoga. Strength, Spin, High & Low Intensity Cardio, plus Post & Pre-Natal Fitness.If this wasn’t enough Kage is the Vice Principal, Head of dance, and one of the Directors of 'The Boury Academy' in Lambeth, which is a non profit performing arts school and studio designed to increase access to the professional performing arts. The Boury Academy - https://www.thebouryacademy.co.uk/If you have been affected by any of the conversations discussed in todays episode please see below for some helpful resources -Anthony Walker Foundation - Racism & Hate Crime Charity - https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds
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16. Tanya Nicole Edwards: From West London to West End Theatre to Resting West
53:44||Season 2, Ep. 16Tanya Nicole Edwards is a Singer, Actress, Youth Worker and all around Creative who has always brought her authentic self to the table. Born and raised in West and North west London, Tanya was always grounded in the importance of her community. It was at 16 she bunked off college to attend the open auditions for the West End production of 'The Lion King’. The team saw something in her and before she knew it she was appearing in the show. From here she went onto perform in West End and touring productions of ‘Dirty Dancing’, ‘Hairspray’, ‘The Book of Mormon’ ‘Beautiful, the Carol King Musical, ‘Motown the Musical’ understanding the role of Diana Ross, ‘Sister Act’ and most recently ‘Play on! A Jazz Musical’. Tanya also works as a backing singer for ‘Soul 2 Soul’ which has taken her across the world working alongside some incredible artists. Tanya Nicole Edwards Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tanyanicoleedwards/Please see below for some helpful resources relating to the Arts and Todays Episode - Anthony Walker Foundation - Racism & Hate Crime Charity - https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds15. Liyann Marie: From Brit School to Old School to New School
59:40||Season 2, Ep. 15Liyann Marie Casting - https://www.instagram.com/liyannemariecasting/Runway House Dance Training - https://www.instagram.com/runwayhouse/'F**** The News' Live Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/fthenews/Casting Director Liyann Marie was raised in South London, and at the age of 14 attended the 'Brit School'. Her main focus on was on dance, leading her to perform with companies such as ‘Boy Blue’ and 'Identity'. She also danced at the London 2012 Olympics.In time she then found she found her love for working as a Casting Director. She has worked on numerous music videos including one for 'Ed Sheeran', numerous. commercials, immersive theatre, recently vertical dramas, as well as Feature Films including 'Never Had a Chance' and 'Pressure'. In addition to this Liyann is an assistant head of 'Runway House', which is a versatile part time dance training which launches and catapults careers. If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in todays show please see below for some helpful resourcesMeningitis Help - https://www.meningitishelp.org/landerMixed Race Faces - https://mixedracefaces.com/Anthony Walker Foundation - Racism & Hate Crime Charity - https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds14. Jasmine Kerr: From Manchester to Tapchester to Screenchester
58:21||Season 2, Ep. 14Hailing from Manchester, Jasmine moved to London to attend the he infamous London Studio Centre, Graduating in 2008. Upon leaving she booked a role in ‘On the Town’ at the Theatre Du Chalet, Paris, which was choreographed by Stephen Mear. From there she then went onto appear in theatre productions of 'We Will Rock You', 'Barnum', 'Hairspray', 'Annie Get Your Gun', '42nd Street', ‘Wicked. Plus ‘Follies’ at the National Theatre, London.Jazz sucessfully then transitioned herself into screen work appearing in TV shows such as ‘Vera’, ‘Brassic’ ‘Hollyoaks’ and also in the Amy Winehouse biopic Feature Film ‘Back to Black’. She has just finished a run appearing in the acclaimed National Theatre production of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, which is being screened in cinemas as part of NT Live. If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in todays show please see below for some helpful resources Anthony Walker Foundation - Racism & Hate Crime Charity - https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds13. Mark Chalk-Iles: From Abingdon to Chocolate Factory's to Adoption
48:51||Season 2, Ep. 13Hailing from Abingdon in South Oxfordshire, Mark went on to attend the Arts Educational Schools London studying Musical Theatre graduating in 2003.From there he appeared as 'Angel' in 'Rent' in Germany, plus UK Tours of 'Chitty Chatty Bang Bang' and 'Singing in the Rain'. He was in the Original West End Cast of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' at Drury Lane in London, as well as productions of 'Elf The Musical' and 'Me and My Girl'.In 2012, Mark felt the need to pass his knowledge on, so he branched out into musical theatre education, receiving his degree from Middlesex University, and has since taught and choreographed at many of the top musical theatre institutions in the U.K. as well as being a theatre producer for 'An Tobar and Mull Theatre'.An Tobar and Mull Theatre - https://www.antobarandmulltheatre.co.uk/If you have been affected by any issues discussed in this episode please see below for some helpful resourcesNational Bullying Helpline - https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/contact.htmlNational LGBTQIA+ Helpline - https://switchboard.lgbt/First 4 Adoption - https://www.first4adoption.org.uk/who-can-adopt-a-child/how-do-i-decide/thinking-about-adoption-lgbt/Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year oldsAdoption UK - https://www.adoptionuk.org/12. Tara Wilkinson-Overfield: From Boxing in Peckham to West End Fever to West End Resident
01:00:29||Season 2, Ep. 12Tara Overfield Wilkinsonm hails from Peckham, London, where her dad ran the Peckham boxing club. Tara attended the infamous Sylvia Young theatre school. Upon leaving she went into the West End Production of 'Stop the World, I Want to get Off', and then into the West End production of ‘Starlight Express’. Following on from that she continued her performing career starring in productions such as ‘The Who’s Tommy’, ‘The Full Monty’, and ‘Anette’ in the original cast of 'Saturday Night Fever' to mention a few!Along the way Tara worked as swing, dance captain, choreographer and resident and associate director which led her on to following her career along this path.As a creative Tara has worked UK tours and West End Productions of ‘High School Musical’, ‘Memphis’ the Musical, ‘Sister Act’ starring Cynthia Erivo, the Broadway transfer of ‘Hair’, ‘9 to 5’, ‘Motown the Musical’, ‘Come From Away’, the motion picture ‘Wonka’ as well as numerous other productions worldwide. Currently Tara is working as the associate director in ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ the Musical in the West End. To take note out of her own book Tara said to me ‘you get the same version of me no matter who you are in life, whether you are the director, lead actor, dresser or stage door' and maybe that’s the trick to her success. If you have been affected by any topics discussed in todays episode please see the show notes below for some helpful resources -Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds11. Chris Gardener: From Just Outside Dudley to Inside the Loire Valley
57:56||Season 2, Ep. 11To Book 'Gite De De'Join' for a Getaway - https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/51141506Chris Gardener hails from Dudley, in the West Midlands. Chris gained a place at the Arts Educational Schools in London, Graduating with a BA Hons in Musical Theatre in 2004. Chris left college early after booking a role in the UK tour of Cameron Mackintosh's 'Miss Saigon'. From here Chris went on to appear in the UK tours of 'My Fair Lady', 'Mary Poppins' and 'Oklahoma'. He then landed in the West End production of ‘Jersey Boys’. In 2014 Chris ventured into stills and motion video production - predominantly focusing on corporate and social media for theatre: and in 2015 he bought his first investment property. Also Chris is part of the podcast world having produced the theatre podcast in ‘Taking times to Talk’ pod.It was in 2020 that himself and his wife Stephanie Bron, took the decision to move to the Loire Valley in Central France, where he now resides.