Share
Life After Jazz Hands
Marcus Scimia: From Ladbroke Grove to Life at Sea to Living a Teaching Life in Leicester
Season 2, Ep. 3
•
Marcus Scimia hails from Ladbroke Grove, London. After attending Barbara Speake stage school, Marcus went on to study at Arts Educational Schools. Graduating in 2004. Upon he leaving he worked abroad P&O Cruises as part of the theatrical entertainment team. He went on to appear in UK tours 'All That Jazz' and 'Fever'. He went onto appear in radio plays and voiceovers, taking the lead in Pantomimes, headlining cabarets. He worked as part of a wedding band that won 'Wedding Band Of The Year' in the UK, 2 years running! Marcus went on to obtain a MA in Voice Pedagogy from the University of Wales, Trinity St Davids, and also an MA in Collaborative Theatre Practice at the Staffordshire University. In addition, Marcus is Estill Figure Proficient (EFP) Certified with Estill Voice international and is in his final year to qualify as an Estill Master Teacher (EMT). He currently is a master teacher in Musical Theatre in facilities in the UK.
If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:
Men's Body Image Helpage - https://www.bluelighttogether.org/content-detail/combating-body-image-issues-for-men
Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677
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 olds)
More episodes
View all episodes
2. Amy Thornton: From Twickenham to Twirling Around the West End to Living in the Moment
59:49||Season 2, Ep. 2Amy Thornton hails from Twickenham. She attended Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, graduating in 2004. Upon leaving Amy booked a job with P&O Cruises as part of the theatrical entertainment team. She then went on to appear in the UK Tour of Starlight Express and Fame. Following on from that she appeared in West End productions of Never Forget, Flashdance, Grease, Rock of Ages and Evita at Regents Park. She also appeared in Matilda the Musical in the West End as Swing/Dance Captain. She then went on to appear in and work as assistant choreographer for the film adaptation of Matilda The Musical.She recently appeared in the West End production of Moulin Rouge as Nini, and then as Shelia in the Sadlers Wells and UK Tour production of A Chorus Line. Amy regularly works as a creative on various musical productions as well as taking masterclasses and workshops for many young performers up and down the country.National Fertility Network - https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/Human Fertilisation Embryology Authority - https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/fertility-preservation/egg-freezing/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 olds1. Jon Robyns: From Liverpool to Vietnam to West End Leading Man
57:36||Season 2, Ep. 1Hailing from Liverpool, Jon Robyns gained a place at the prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating on the Musical Theatre course in 2004. Jon went straight on to appear in the UK Tour of Cameron Mackintosh's Miss Saigon, understudying the leading role of Chris. From there his career went from strength to strength appearing in leading roles in West End and touring shows such as Avenue Q, 'Spamalot, Memphis, Hamilton and Les Miserables three times, in three different roles! Most recently Jon has played the lead of 'Phantom' in Andrew Lloyd Webbers 'Phantom Of The Opera'.He also wrote the musical Then, Now, Next with Christopher J Orton, which made its premiere at London's Southwark Playhouse in 2023.Jon is just about to launch his own live monthly cabaret show 'Late Night West End With Jon Robyns' at the Phoenix Arts Club.Purchase Tickets for 'Late Night West End with Jon Robyns' - https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/late-night-west-end-with-jon-robynsSamaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)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. Special: Season One Recap with Amy Pemberton, Philip Coyle & Tasha Sheridan
01:13:01||Season 1, Ep. 13In the first ever 'Life After Jazz Hands' Special, we sit down with guests Amy Pemberton, Philip Coyle and Tasha Sheridan. We discuss the experience of the being part of the Podcast. From what they have learnt about themselves, what they have learnt from and about others, plus what has happened just in the 6 Months alone since recording began. We listen to some of the most poignant moments from people's episodes so far, and how their stories resonate with all of us. Expect plenty of laughs, some naughtiness and lots of love. If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)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)12. Jess Parker: From Dancing in Dudley to Diving into Directing to Daring to Diversify
59:55||Season 1, Ep. 12Originating from Dudley, West Midlands. Jess Graduated from the Arts Ed School of Musical Theatre in 2004. Upon Graduating she joined the UK Touring Cast of 'Kiss Me Kate'. From there she went on to appear in 'Evita', 'Marguerite' and 'Seussical'. She worked as a creative either as a Choreographer or Director on productions such as 'Jersey Boys', '20th Century Boy', ‘Avenue Q' and 'Six' at it's Arts Theatre Residency. Jess now has her own company 'Parker Puppetry' which teaches people puppetry for many different purposes. The company also offers SEND workshops. Jess has recently become a University lecturer in Musical Theatre.If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful: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 oldsAncestry - https://www.ancestry.co.uk/11. Nicolas Pinto Sander: From Denmark to Dying on the Barricade to Doctor
38:55||Season 1, Ep. 11Hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, from a Chilean & Danish Background. Nic graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving he went straight into the West End Cast of 'Les Miserables'. From there he went on to appear in the National Tour of 'My Fair Lady' and 'The Wizard of Oz' at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. During this time Nic began to study his Chemistry A-Level, in order to begin to study at Medical School. He was accepted into Brighton University to Study Medicine and upon successfully graduating he went into work in Sexual Health in the NHS where he now works as a consultant.If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:NHS Sexual Health Services - https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-healthBritish Association For Sexual Health & HIV - https://www.bashh.org/resources/patient_information_leaflets/British Pregnancy Advisory Services - https://www.bpas.org/Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)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 olds10. Lucy Sinclair: From Nottingham to Navigating Neglect to Nourishing Your Soul
58:03||Season 1, Ep. 10Hailing from Nottingham. Lucy graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving college she bagged a role in the iconic TV Show 'Footballers Wives'. Following that she joined the UK Tour of 'Starlight Express'. From here she went on to star as 'Meat' in the West End Cast of 'We Will Rock You', 'Dirty Dancing' in the West End and the UK Tour of '20th Century Boy'. After getting sidetracked in jobs as a Gym Manager and Estate Agent, Lucy realized her love performing was missing and returned to the theatre in the recent London cast of 'Rehab: The Musical'. She opens in the West End Cast of 'Heathers' The Musical on the day of this episodes releases. If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)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 olds9. Adam Hills: From Cambridge to Cool & Collective to the Camera Lens
54:02||Season 1, Ep. 9Hailing from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire. Adam graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving college he joined the cast of the International tour of 'Mamma Mia'. Following that he joined West End Cast of 'Fame'. It was whIle performing in 'Fame' that a recurring knee injury harboured his ability to continue dance. After appearing in the West End cast of 'Eurobeat'. While working aboard a Cruise Ship for Belinda King Adam picked up a Camera and began experimenting with Photography and Headshots. Once back on land he began to build his business as a headshot photographer, and has gone on to become one of the most established headshot photographers in London, as Adam Hills Photography. https://adamhillsphotography.com/If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)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 olds8. Zoe Rainey: From Bangor to Bright Lights of the West End to Bringing Motherhood into the Mix
58:17||Season 1, Ep. 8Hailing from Bangor, Northern Ireland. Zoe graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving college she joined the Cast of the UK tour of Jekyll & Hyde. She then went on to appear in West End shows Parade, Hairspray, The Woman in White, Wicked and an American in Paris. She basically barely stopped to breathe. It wasn't until 2020's World Pandemic when Theatre itself was put on hold that Zoe had time to reflect on here life, and look at the things she had put on hold, including Motherhood. We spoke to Zoe just prior to her returning to the West End a for the first time as a working mother in the 10th Anniversary of Concert of 'Made in Dagenham'. Zoe in currently in Rehearsals for the West End Premiere of 'Mean Girls' The Musical.If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful: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 olds)