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Lauren Hall talks West End campaign to introduce flexible work hours for performers
Season 1, Ep. 7
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Lauren Hall is one of the West End's most prized assets, having kept the show on the road as a swing in big-ticket musicals Mamma Mia and Sister Act. Today, she joins The Showcase to reflect on her daily multi-tasking marathon, how having children changed her outlook on performing, and to share her hopes for change in the industry.
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