Backstage at White Christmas

Part 2/2 of a cracking conversation with Curve Leicester's Artistic Director Nikolai Foster & Musical Supervisor/Director George Dyer. Talking about creating a new, non-replica production of Billy Elliot, working with our younger generation and our favourite spots in the city of Leicester (gotta love The Exchange!). Tune in to Pt. 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20iKD1eaKuCCIevHJpEdyA?si=60537c57aa4f471b

Part 1/2 of a conversation recorded at Curve Theatre, Leicester with Artistic Director Nikolai Foster and Musical Director/Supervisor George Dyer. Discussing theatre pre & post pandemic, accessibility performances and the process of preparing a production as a member of the Creative Team. REPRISE: Curve's Leading Ladies - 5/6 April 2023 - https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/reprise-curves-leading-ladies/ @parkandbarkpod

Having a good old chin-wag with Six the Musical's very own Jennifer Caldwell; chatting all things Mamma Mia!, onstage injuries & mishaps, finding your touring 'anchors' and what it means to be a resident director on a touring show. Recorded in December 2022 in Liverpool. Honourable mentions for My Favourite Murder podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0U9S5J2ltMaKdxIfLuEjzE?si=b932466096c7452d and Serial Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wMPFS9B5V7gg6hZ3UZ7hf?si=13b982c24fde48e8 Stay safe on the road pals! Jess @parkandbarkpod

The final episode in our White Christmas stint of the season and what better what to complete such a stint than a conversation with the incomparable star of stage and screen, Lorna Luft. We embark on a little history lesson, talk about 'being an original' and discuss the importance of listening to/taking care of your body. Pearls of wisdom galore, you won't want to miss this!  Like/sub/share & leave a comment if you enjoy this episode - it would mean the world. Insta: @parkandbarkpod Email: [email protected] Also, if you fancy showing support by 'buying me a coffee' - I now have a page: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/parkandbarkpod All donations will go towards future travel costs to interview people :) Cheers! Jess 

A series of conversations from behind the curtain at White Christmas, featuring Craig Forrest-Thomas (Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-up), Victoria Fenton (Deputy Head of wigs, Hair & Make-up), Kyle Campbell (Technical Assistant Stage Manager), Adam Moore-White (Technical Swing), Nick Newman (Head of Sound), Bobo Lai (Sound No.2), Melissa Hamill (Head of Wardrobe), Nicola Riley (Wardrobe Deputy) and Sandra Querol (Wardrobe Assistant). We chat get-outs, work/life balance and speakeasies! Like/sub/share/get in touch on: @parkandbarkpod / [email protected] If you fancy, you can also buy me a coffee on: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/parkandbarkpod Thanks for your continued support, enjoy! x

A leading man & leading lady hang, in between shows on a two show day. Chatting with the Bob to my Betty, the incomparable Jay McGuiness, over a Rudy's Pizza (shoutout to Rudy's Bold Street - Liverpool). Mentions of visiting Japan, an intense backstage prank war and the differences between touring with a theatre show and touring with a band. Recorded a few weeks before the end of our run in White Christmas at the Liverpool Empire. @parkandbarkpod

Chatting to my White Christmas co-star Dan Burton about all things MGM, style and working with theatre legends - recorded before our penultimate show on December 30th 2022. Dan's regional & international touring credits include Miss Saigon, West Side Story and the iconic role of Don Lockwood in Singing in the Rain (Grand Palais - Paris). He was nominated for an Olivier for his performance as 'Tulsa' in Gypsy, starring alongside the iconic Imelda Staunton. @parkandbarkpod

A conversation with my current, wonderful onstage sister Monique Young - recording before, during & after a matinee show at the Liverpool Empire. Monique's regional/touring credits include Penny-Lou Pingleton in Hairspray - UK Tour, Kathy Seldon in Singing in the Rain - Paris, Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street - Paris and most recently, Louise in Gypsy - Buxton Opera House.  We discuss revisiting a show for the second time, working in Paris and the questionable idea of needing a West End credit for a teaching gig?! Liverpool Recommendations at approx 33:29: Bold Street Coffee Mother Coffee - Wood Street Motel Bar - Fleet Street Frederiks - Hope Street Red Brick Market Ghetto Golf @parkandbarkpod

Welcome to PARK & BARK: a theatre podcast centred around touring, regional theatre & what life on the road as a touring actor entails. My name's Jessica Daley and, god help us all, I've finally decided to bite the bullet and do a bloody podcast so... HERE IT IS. This is just a little intro into what might be coming up. What do you wanna hear with regards to theatre outside of the capital?! LET ME KNOW! Regional theatres, creatives, actors... I'm looking at you too! Stories, tips, recommendations... I'm after it all.❤️ Hit me up on Insta at @parkandbarkpod or [email protected] and hopefully we can have a laugh & share some mad stories. Share the love & subscribe if you fancy!  Jess xoxo INTRO MUSIC: SergeQuadrado (with a little bit of Jessica Daley thrown in) - if you love it, check out his music here: https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?tab=about