The Showcase

When it comes to West End showstoppers, you name it and he has done it. Adrian Hansel joins The Showcase to reflect on his enviable career, from Starlight Express in the nineties to Hairspray in the noughties, and everything that has followed, including stints singing with Adele and Josh Groban. Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes

Jacinta Stapleton has enjoyed a three decade affiliation with Australian super soap opera Neighbours. As the show prepares to bid farewell to audiences around the world, Jacinta joins The Showcase to reflect on the hype surrounding her early years in the show, moving to Hollywood to pursue movies, and hopes for a more roles in the UK. Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes

Emma Hatton has become synonymous with some of the biggest leading lady roles across the West End, having played the powerhouse parts including Elphaba in Wicked and Evita. Today she joins the Showcase to reflect on her long (yellow brick) road to finally Defying Gravity, share her thoughts on the Evita balcony scene that has everyone talking, and give her top tips on handling rejection in the industry. 

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. Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes

Leanne Jones shot to stardom as the first British actress to play Tracy in Hairspray, earning numerous plaudits and a coveted Olivier Award. As this week’s Showcase guest, she shares her treasured memories starring alongside Michael Ball in the role that follows her to this day, and talks through the highlights of her two decades in show business.Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes

Oscar Conlon-Morrey's list of high profile plaudits is endless, with industry icons such as Jennifer Saunders, Billy Nighy and Sir Ian McKellen praising his performances. Now he joins The Showcase to discuss the opportunity of a lifetime understudying the role of Fagin in Oliver!, reflect on his experience working with Sir Ian, and to share some surprising ambitions for the future.You can find Oscar on Instagram @oscar_c_m_ Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes

Kim Ismay is one of the stalwarts of West End theatre, having enjoyed successful runs in a multitude of hit shows including Cabaret, Sunset Boulevard, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wicked and Mamma Mia, in which she appeared for seven years. This week on The Showcase, she joins Justin Jeffreys to reflect on the role that defines her, discuss her fantasy dinner party guest list, and share what she really thinks about opportunities for older actresses in the industry. Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes

Hot on the heels of the show’s Olivier Award win, Starlight Express’ leading lady Jade Marvin joins The Showcase to talk TV ambitions, sailing the seas with Six, and living life on roller skates. Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes