Claire Fishenden now known as Claire Cable is a Performer, Business Woman, and Children's Author - https://www.instagram.com/claire_cable

She has recently become a children's author of 'The Seven Legged Spider' which is available to Pre-Order Now - The Seven-Legged Spider (Pre-Order Special)

with some of the proceeds going to 'Alfie's A Team', which raises money to help families with a child with a disability in Southend and Essex.

Hailing from Romford in Essex, she gained a place at the Arts Educational Schools, Chiswick. Upon graduating in 2004 she booked a role in the West End Cast of 'Mamma Mia!' where she understudied the leading role of Sophie. She then went on to appear in UK Tour and West End Production of ‘The Sound of Music’, understudying and then playing the role of 'Liese'l & understudying the role of 'Maria'.

She appeared in both the motion picture of ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’. As well as in screen roles on screen in ‘The Bill’, ‘Jonathan Creek’ and ‘Locked Up Abroad’.

In 2012, she started a business with 'Arbonne', which has taken her all over the world as a speaker and performer. She still keeps her toe dipped in the performing world with your entertainment company ‘West End Voices’.

Claire was recently been diagnosed with ADHD, something she is keen to discuss with the world to help others understand and encourage others to get diagnosed.

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Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

ADHD UK - https://adhduk.co.uk/

988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

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Rachael Archer is an Actress, Dancer, Singer, Choreographer and Teacher who is currently appearing in Cameron Mackintosh's West End Production of 'Oliver!'. Prior to this they appeared as 'Bea' in 'Something Rotten' at the English Theatre, Frankfurt.

Hailing from Tunbridge, Kent. Rachael went on to attend the Academy of Contemporary Music for a year in 2002 before being offered a place at the Arts Educational Schools, Chiswick. They Graduated with a Degree in Musical Theatre in 2006. Upon leaving college they went to appear in 'Angels & Kings' at Arundel Festival,'City Of Angels' English Theatre, Frankfurt. They made their West End Debut in 'Imagine This' at the New London Theatre. Following this they went onto to appear in the UK Tour of 'Aspects of Love', 'Gigi' and 'Hello Dolly' at Regents Park Theatre, 'Sweet Charity' at the Menier Chocolate Factory and the Haymarket Theatre, London, the Motion Picture of 'Les Miserables', 'The Tempest' Theatre Royal, Bath, 'Barnum' at the Chichester Theatre and 'Betty Blue Eyes' at the Novello Theatre.

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If you have been affected by any of the conversations discussed in todays episode please see below for some helpful resources -

One in Four - Supporting Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Trauma - https://oneinfour.org.uk/

The Survivors Trust - Rape & Sexual Abuse Services UK - https://thesurvivorstrust.org/

Women's Aid - Domestic Abuse Help - https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

Crisis - https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse/

Road Peace - National Charity for Road Crash Victims - https://www.roadpeace.org/

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

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

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Simon Lee Hardwick - https://www.instagram.com/simonlhardwick/

Simon Lee Hardwick is a Choreographer, Movement Director, Musical Stager and Director. He hails from Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. At 16 he attended Performers College in Essex, graduating in 2004.

He left college early to join the German production of 'Aida' in Germany. He then joined the Original West End cast of 'Wicked', following that he appeared in the West End Cast of 'Grease', 'High School Musical' One & Two, the UK Tour of 'Footloose', the London Revival of 'A Chorus Line' at the Palladium, 'Chicago' at the Leicester Curve, 'Miss Saigon' at the Prince Edward Theatre.

As a creative he assisted Drew McConie on ‘Drunk’ in which he also performed as well as 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Regents Park, ‘Groundhog day’ in Helsinki, Finland as choreographer, the recently the acclaimed production of ‘Annie Get your Gun’ at the Lavender Theatre, 'Closer to Heaven’ as Director ar the Turbine Theatre, ‘My Favourite Things’ at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, ‘My Fair Lady’ at the Coliseum, and ‘Silence of the Lambs’ the musical all working alongside Christopher Gattelli. As well as countless musical and dance productions at Mountivew, Arts Ed, Emil Dale Academy, Bird College, Leeds Conservatoire, Guildford School of Acting and NYMT.

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Stuart Burke is a Worship Pastor at the Emmanuel Church in Croydon, where gets to combine his faith, with his love of music and performing.

Previously known to his performer friends as Stuart King, he originally hails from Tunbridge in Kent. In 2001 at the age of 16 years old, he attended the Arts Educational Schools, Chiswick to study Musical Theatre, Graduating in 2004.

After leaving college Stuart went on to appear in the UK Tour of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. Following this he appeared in the UK Tour of 'Chitty Bang Bang', once again 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' in the West End, Hello Dolly (Regents Park), the UK Tour of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', 'West Side Story' and 'Jersey Boys' in the West End.

From this he transitioned into being a Worship Pastor at Emmanuel Church, Croydon. During which time he studied theology at 'St Mellitus College' and he is on the journey to train other worship leaders through 'Worship Leader Training'.

If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in todays episode please see below for some helpful resources -

Men's Minds Matter - https://www.mensmindsmatter.org/

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)

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Lizzie Gee is a Choreographer and Director who is an Associate Artist at the 'The Old Vic'.

Most recently she has Directed and Choreographed 'The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical' which is currently playing at 'The Other Palace' before going on a UK Tour. She also recently choreographed ‘Clueless The Musical' at Trafalgar Theatre in London.

Hailing for Dronfield between Sheffield and Chesterfield. She attended the Phil Winston’s School of Dance in Blackpool.

As a performer she worked on shows such as The National UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Sunset Boulevard', the UK Tour of ‘Fame!’ and ‘Mary Poppins’ at the Prince Edward Theatre.

As a resident choreographer she worked on ‘Billy Elliot’ the Musical and as assistant choreographer on ‘Bat Boy’ the musical and ‘Our House’ the Madness Musical.

As a choreographer credits include ‘Snoppy the Musical’, ‘Daddy Cool’, ‘Hair’, ‘Babes in Arms’, ‘The All Male Pirates of Penzance’, ‘Love Story’, ‘Buddy’, ‘Annie Get Your Gun’, ‘Million Dollar Quartet’, and ‘Here You Come Again’.

For the RSC you have worked on ‘The Winters Tale’ and at the National Theatre on productions of ‘Rocket to the Moon’ and ‘Jack Absolute Flies Again’.

Film and TV projects include ‘Grinch the Musical’ for NBC and the acclaimed motion picture ‘Pride’.

As an associate artist at the ‘Old Vic’ Lizzi has worked on productions at the Old and Young Vic of ‘Groundhog Day’, ‘Future Conditional’ ‘Rozencrantz & Guildenstein are Dead’, ‘Vernon God Little’, ‘A Face in the Crowd’, ‘Twelfth Night’ and most notably ‘A Christmas Carol’ which has now run for 9 years during its Christmas Season. A production which also has made it to Melbourne Australia and Broadway.

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Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

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Carl Mullaney - https://www.instagram.com/carlmullaney/

You can catch Carl Hosting most Monday Evenings Hosting Kinky Cabaret Bar in 'Freedom Soho' - https://freedombarsoho.com/

Carl has recently played 'Albin' in the critically acclaimed production of ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ playing the lead role of ‘Albin’. Following this he went onto play 'Monsignor O’Hara' in Sister Act (Dominion Theatre), alongside ‘Beverley knight’ and a host of other stars.

Hailing from Darwen, Lancashire, Carl attended Arts Educational Schools London, where you graduated in 2003.

After graduating he booked a booked a role as ‘Mary Sunshine’ in the International Tour of Chicago. From he went on to appear in West End and National p

Productions of ‘Saucy Jax and the Space Vixens’, ‘We Raise Our Hands’, ‘Banana Man, the Musica!’, ‘Jest End’, ‘Franks Closet’, and ‘Drama Queen’. You returned to the West End production of ‘Chicago’, playing Mary Sunshine, and you also appeared in the West End and 25th Anniversary Productions of ‘Les Miserables’.

As a Solo Act and Cabaret Host you been seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Clapham Grand, Le Crazy Coqs at The Zedel Brasserie, The Hippodrome Leicester Square, the Delfont Room at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and in the Beaufort Bar at the Savoy Hotel London.

Hosting has taken Carl internationally to the Mountains of Verbier, Switzerland. The Rainforests of Costa Rica, the streets of Buenos Aires, and the Swamps of New Orleans.

In recent years Carl been a resident host of ‘Mighty Hoopla’, the UK’s biggest, Queer, Inclusive Music Festival, - this year alone playing to around 50,000 people in Brockwell Park, Brixton.

Most notably, for the last 14 years Carl has had the pleasure of hosting ‘KINKY KABARET’ at the legendary Freedom Bar, Soho - the West End’s most popular and enduring late-night cabaret extravaganza.

If you have been affected by any issues discussed in this episode please see below for some helpful resources

National LGBTQIA+ Helpline - https://switchboard.lgbt/

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

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

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Lucinda Lawrence is currently appearing as ‘Kate’ in the immersive theatre production of Abba's ‘Mamma Mia! The Party' at the O2 in London.

Hailing from the Wirral, Lucinda Lawrence got some early training with 'National Youth Ballet'. She then attended the Arts Educational schools in London, graduating with a Degree in Musical Theatre in 2007.

Not long after graduating college she booked a job in the Nationa Tour of Mary Poppins.

From here she went onto appear in productions of ‘Love Never Dies’, ‘Soho Cinders’, ‘Wonderful Town’, ‘Kiss me Kate’, ‘Guys & Dolls’, ‘White Christmas’, ‘On the Town’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, ‘Liverbirds Flying Home’, ‘9 to 5’, ‘The Taxidermists Daughter’, ‘Fame’, the now cult classic ‘Cool Rider’ inspired by Grease 2. As well as the motion pictures of ‘Wonka’ and ‘Matilda’.

Some standout credits include ‘Chicago’ at the Leicester Curve, also as assistant choreographer. ‘42nd Street’ at Leicester Curve where she stepped up to play the lead on opening night. Drew McConies incredible Dance Entertainment Production of ‘Drunk’, Velma Von Tussle’ in the UK tour of 'Hairspray', Cherry Sundae in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’.

As a choreographer she has worked on ‘Stranger Sings’ at the Southwark Playhouse, ‘Claus’ at The Lowry, and many projects with choreographer Drew McConie.

You also assisted on the film of ‘Judy’ starring Renne Zellwegger.

As a voiceover artist she narrates BBC 1’s 'Garden Rescue' and can also be heard on BBC Radio 2s ‘Sounds of Paul McCartney’.

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Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

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Anna Jane-Casey has recently finished playing the iconic 'Sybil Fawlty; in the sell-out run of 'FAWLTY TOWERS' at the Apollo Theatre and prior to this she originated the role of 'Fraulein Fritzie Kost' in the award winning production of 'CABARET' at the KitKat Club/Playhouse alongside Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley.

You can hear Anna Jane Casey on the Charity Single 'I'm a Woman' for Ovarian Cancer as part of 'Woman' alongside Kerry Ellis, Mazz Murray and Gina Murray featuring the one and only Brian May - https://myslink.app/womantheband

Anna was born in Manchester, and grew up in Rawtenstall alongside her sister Natalie Casey. After receiving her dance and performance training at ‘LUPINOS’, at 16 she booked your first job in the West End Production of ‘CATS’.

From here she went on to appear in the Original West End casts of ‘CHILDREN OF EDEN’, ‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT’, ‘OUT OF THE BLUE’ and ‘GREASE’, and from here include Buffy, Dinah & Pearl in 'STARLIGHT EXPRESS', Anita in 'WEST SIDE STORY' , Velma Kelly in 'CHICAGO' , Mickey in 'MY ONE AND ONLY', 'ON YOUR TOES' with Adam Cooper, Charity in 'SWEET CHARITY' at the Sheffield Crucible which earned her a TMA nomination.

She was then invited back to the Crucible to play the title role in 'PIAF.'

Following on from this she appeared in 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE' (Menier Chocolate Factory), 'HOBSONS CHOICE' at the Watermill , an award winning performance as 'Mabel' in 'MACK AND MABEL', 'ALADDIN' in Hackney Empires iconic pantomime, 'COMEDY OF ERRORS' at Regents Park, 'BELLS ARE RINGING' at the Union Theatre , 'RADIO TIMES' (Watermill), 'COMPANY' (Sheffield Crucible), Lady Of The Lake in 'SPAMALOT' (The Playhouse Theatre), 'STEPPING OUT' (Vaudeville Theatre), Mrs Wilkinson in 'BILLY ELLIOT' (The Victoria Palace) and on tour, 'FORBIDDEN BROADWAY' (The Vaudeville Theatre and Menier Chocolate Factory), 'JERRY’S GIRLS'and once again 'MACK AND MABEL' (UK and Ireland tour).

She returned once again to the Sheffield Crucible to appear in 'FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS' and Annie Oakley in 'ANNIE GET YOUR GUN', and shein UK and Ireland tour of CALENDAR GIRLS playing the leading role of Annie Clarke.

She appeared in the Toronto and West End Revival of ;GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY', featuring the music Bob Dylan, 'STAGES' at the Vaults festival London. and 'THE BAND PLAYS ON', which was streamed online by the Crucible Theatre during the pandemic. She won the 2023 British Pantomime Award for Best Supporting Artist as 'Cilla Quack', the goose that lays the golden eggs, to Sir Ian McKellen’s MOTHER GOOSE at the Duke of Yorks theatre and across the UK. And she was invited to appear in 'Stephen Sondheims Old Friends' Tribute Concert which was screened on the BBC.

Her screen credits include ‘Eastenders’, ‘Doctors’, ‘Coronation Street’, ‘The Bill’ ‘Silent Witness’, ‘Heartbeat’, ‘Holby City’, ‘The Royal’, the motion picture ‘Beyond the Sea’ and ‘Family Guy’ as Stewies British Mother.

She has sung all over the world with orchestras including the 2010 'Roger’s & Hammerstein Prom' with the John Wilkinson orchestra, and ‘BBCs Hollywood Swinging Christmas’ alongside Seth Mcfarlane and Curtis Stigers. and has just appeared on the BBC Big Band for Radio 2 in Belfast.

If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in todays show please see below for some helpful resources

Mixed Race Faces - https://mixedracefaces.com/

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

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