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Episode 25 - Liz Plumpton

2021/08/13

From open air performances to the trials of Stephen King's Misery, Liz Plumpton joins us in the dressing room to tell some stories from playing the wicked witch of the west to directing her next project The Revlon Girl. Don't miss out on this brilliant episode and Stay Healthy!

Episode 24 - Michael Jenkins

2021/08/06

Producing in a pandemic and accidentally becoming the face of Strongbow! The wonderful Michael Jenkins joins us in the dressing room this week to chat about his career so far and the exciting times ahead with his new show "Music of the Night" opening next week! Join us as we talk about The Last Five Years, Come From Away and much much more. Enjoy the banter and stay healthy.

Episode 23 - Tom Brookes

2021/07/30

Talking musicals, mishaps and mayhem. Musical director Tom Brookes tells us about his favourite shows, the ups and downs of rehearsals and teaching tone deaf podcast hosts how to sing. Sit down, relax and have some fun in the dressing room.

Episode 22- David Thane

2021/07/23

Potentially the funniest prank call yet and a very awkward finish the lyrics, this week Dave Thane talks pro panto vs am dram panto, a sleeping director and falling flats. With plenty more stories of family, friends and theatre enjoy the banter and stay healthy.

Episode 21 - Alexander Westwood

2021/07/16

In the dressing room this week we sit down with new kid on the block Alexander Westwood as we talk about being an extra on Netflix, and working your way to becoming the next Doctor Who. Enjoy and stay healthy.

Episode 20 - Alison Connell

2021/07/09

Literally bursting into the dressing room this week, the fireball of energy that is Alison Connell tells some stories from playing Shenzi in The Lion King and dealing with the struggles of trying to get cast as a black actor. So many laughs and some hard hitting realities make this episode one not to be missed. Do yourself a favour and educate yourself by listening and remember to stay healthy.

Episode 19 - Jonathan Blake

2021/07/02

Joins us with Jonathan Blake, musical theatre performer and host of the popular podcast Theatre World News. We chat about movies that work as musicals, superhero stage adaptations and finding a love for theatre as a fifteen year old. We also talk about diversity in the world of theatre and what it's like going the Full Monty on stage. Enjoy the banter!

Episode 18 - Jeffrey Holland

2021/06/25

Hi-de-Hi folks! In this exciting episode T.V. legend and all round nice guy Jeffrey Holland sits down to reveal some secrets from his years in the business. From how it all started trying to pick up girls, to a one man show 40 years in the making. We talk about the wobbly sets of Crossroads and the beautiful friendships in Hi-de-Hi! Sit back and enjoy the banter.

Episode 17 - Phebe Jackson

2021/06/18

At last the one and only Phebe Jackson joins Dexter in another fantastic episode of Dressing Room Banter. We talk everything from starting out in theatre to keeping up with a quality cast. From Fame to West Side Story the girl with the pipes spills the beans on scary spiders, dealing with dancing and friendships that find their way onto the stage.

Episode 16 - Karen Bailey

2021/06/11

This week we have the talented Karen Bayley alongside her comic companion Bertie the dog! Sit down and join us as we talk all things stand up, how things really work on T.V. panel shows and what it is like to write jokes for other folks. We also hear some stories of first gigs, worst gigs and some hilarious stage escapes gone wrong. Enjoy the banter.

Episode 15 - Alex Johnson

2021/06/04

Lighting up the dressing room this week we have Alex Johnson who gives an insight into the world of lighting design and how he gets to have fun working professionally in the industry. We also spotlight a potential new feature where we make a prank call for some all round techie banter.

Episode 14 - Ian Eaton

2021/05/28

Staying healthy in the dressing room this week, Ian Eaton talks about the fickle finger of fate, falling flats and the friendly appearance of "Little Ian". With plenty of tales to tell about line learning, slip ups and much more. Get ready for a very random Quick Fire Round and another joyful episode.