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This week I welcomed singer songwriter Cammy Barnes to Up Next Studios to chat about his incredible career to date!
From touring the world with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and National Theatre of Scotland to carving out a hugely successful solo career, Cammy’s innate talent and unwavering work ethic have seen him continue to soar as he pursues his passion for sharing his music with live audiences.
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This week I welcomed professional rugby player Rhona Lloyd to Up Next Studios to delve into her incredible career to date and what drives her on and off the pitch! From gruelling training regimes to learning to play the bagpipes, we deep dive into the things that make her soul sing and what being a role model for young women in sport means to her.
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This week I welcomed Sam Carlin aka Cherry West to Up Next Studios to talk all things Drag. Starting out aged 14, Cherry has performed up and down the country ands beyond at many high profile events in her signature colour red, making her mark on the UK Drag scene. From learning to lip sync to writing a Fringe show, Sam pulls back the curtain to reveal what life is really like in killer heels and what it takes to build a hugely successful brand!
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Episode 240 is in conversation with actor Dani Heron who I invited to Up Next Studios to chat about her incredibly varied and successful career to date. From training in London and starring on the West End, to working on various productions here in Scotland and navigating life as a creative, Dani's talent and innate passion for her craft have seen seen her tackle a number of different roles, ever keen to challenge herself on and off stage.
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Episode 239 is in conversation with Conor MackHardie Eliot Hannigan and Gregor Mackay aka musical comedy trio Weegie Hink Ae That? From sell-out Fringe runs to headline shows, whether it's songs about Aberdonian seagulls or pot holes, the Weegie boys’ banter-filled, witty, fast-paced humour is a huge hit both online and with audiences across the UK.
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Episode 238 is in conversation with actor and stage school owner Shannon Winton. Sharing the highs and lows of pursuing a career in the arts, Shannon opens up about her journey thus far and how a life saving surgery gave her even more determination to achieve her goals! A talented and versatile performer running her successful business, Stand-Out Theatre School, she is dedicated to offering inclusive performing arts school opportunities for young people aged 2 to 18. Based in Falkirk, they offer a fun, low-pressure environment where children can explore singing, dancing, and acting with a focus on creativity, confidence and community.
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Episode 237 is in conversation with Lorenzo Novani the writer of the ‘chip shop play’ Cracked Tiles and co-writer of the stage version of Hilda De Felice’s WW2 story Loving the Enemy. Both shows are regularly performed in Scotland and beyond, with recent performances in Milan and Tuscany.
Lorenzo is also a multi-faceted performer: a stage actor, a voice actor, and a professional magician, with full membership of the prestigious Magic Circle.
He is currently developing a show called Robert Burns & the Italian Poet in which he will play Robert Burns for a second time, after having played the national bard in the 2022 audiodrama, the Lady and the Poet.
His other upcoming project is Shakespeare: Master of the Mind, a psychological magic show celebrating the genius of Shakespeare, which will be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Lorenzo gained a wealth of creative experience in amateur theatre whilst studying Writing for Stage & Screen and the Art of Acting at Strathclyde University. This laid the foundation from which he now writes and performs his own professional work.
Promo video for Cracked Tiles
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Episode 236 is in conversation with actor and singer Frances Thorburn. From stage to screen, busking on the streets of Glasgow to high profile events, Frances has carved out an incredibly varied and highly successful career doing what she loves. From landing her dream role on River City to playing the icon that is Patsy Cline, her theatre and TV credits demonstrate her impressive skillset as a dynamic and hugely talented performer. A force of nature, her humility and positive spirit shines bright. Frances is a go-getter and a real grafter who loves telling stories and sharing those with others.
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Episode 235 is in conversation with singer Paul Michael. Recognising his incredible innate vocal talent at a young age, Paul’s parents supported and nurtured his passion for music which saw him go on to study music. After starring on ITV’s Starstruck, uploading a video of him on to YouTube performing a Shania Twain song led to him auditioning for the global star’s up coming tour and well, they say the rest is history! Touring the world, performing in sell out arenas singing in Shania Twain’s band, the Lanarkshire lad has had the most unbelievable few years.
I chat to Paul and his mum Michelle about his journey this far and what it means to pursue your dreams.
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See Paul live at the King Robert Hotel on 16th of November!
🍴2 course meal followed by an audience with Paul just returned back from supporting Shania Twain in Vegas.
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From a very young age, singer and entertainer Eddie Dobbie discovered his innate talent and passion for performing. From appearing on Barrymore My Kind of People to touring Europe with The Rocky Horror Show, Eddie enjoyed huge success and has a wealth of experience with some incredible tales to tell of his adventures.
In part 2, he recounts his journey into adulthood and navigating the highs and lows of the entertainment industry. From appearing on Star For a Night to auditioning in front of Brian May and Roger Taylor, he gives a fascinating account of just some of his amazing and life changing experiences along the way and the hurdles he overcame in the pursuit of his passion to entertain.
Listen to Eddie’s album The Man Inside
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From a very young age, singer and entertainer Eddie Dobbie discovered his innate talent and passion for performing. From appearing on Barrymore My Kind of People to touring Europe with The Rocky Horror Show, Eddie enjoyed huge success and has a wealth of experience with some incredible tales to tell of his adventures along the way.
His star quality shone bright from birth and in part 1, he recounts the fascinating story of a wee boy from Garthamlock who could sing, dance and make people laugh and how him and his mum made his dreams become a reality.
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Episode 232 is in conversation with actor and musician Dylan Wood.
Discovering a love and natural talent for performing as a young person at Forefront Stage School, Clackmannanshire born Dylan went on to train at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Since graduating, alongside his screen work, his theatre credits include an array of incredible productions including 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War (Wonderfools), Underwood Lane (Tron Theatre), Orphans (National Theatre of Scotland), Moorcroft (Tron Theatre) and King Lear (Bristol Old Vic), as well as panto at MacRobert Arts Centre. A versatile and hugely skilled performer, Dylan continues to craft a highly successful career, combining his love for acting and music. From self tapes to being on stage, gigging to going after your dreams, Dylan recounts the highlights and lessons learned along the way as he navigates the industry in pursuit of his passions.
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Episode 231 is in conversation with singer and entertainer Jane Henderson. Discovering her natural talent and passion for singing at a young age, Jane has performed across the UK and beyond, wowing audiences with her powerhouse vocals. From recording her own music to headlining at many festivals and prestigious events, her wealth of experience makes her one of Scotland’s most prolific performers. Always found in sequins, Jane is unapologetically her fabulous self on and off stage and with a big voice and personality to match, her love for singing and entertaining others is unwavering!
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Episode 230 is in conversation with actor, dancer, vocalist and vocal coach Rachel Campbell. Discovering a love for the stage at a young age, Rachel studied Musical Theatre at New College Lanarkshire (formerly Motherwell College) before going on to carve out a hugely successful career in both performing and teaching. Her credits to date include A Christmas Carol at The Citizens Theatre, lead vocalist with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and a character performer at Disney Hong Kong. Rachel is passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with others and alongside performing and now teaches at Hamilton Theatre Arts in Glasgow as well as tutoring private students in voice. From travelling the world to juggling life in the arts, Rachel gives a fascinating insight into her world and the highlights of chasing the dream thus far!
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Episode 229 is in conversation with BAFTA award winning documentary filmmaker and director Alex McCall. Having made over 80 films across his stellar career thus far, his love for storytelling has seen him travel the globe unearthing the most incredible stories. From the critically acclaimed The Boy David to his most recent project where he has been capturing the journey of a group of friends spending their retirement building a WW1 plane from scratch, set to be flown by the world’s youngest female pilot, Alex continues to follow his passion and bring the most interesting tales to screen.
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Episode 228 is in conversation with actor and writer Charlene Boyd. Discovering a passion for acting as a teenager, since graduating from drama school, Charlene has gone on to carve out a hugely successful career both on stage and on screen. Nominated for Best Actress at the Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland for The Macbeths, from River City to Panto, 2:22 A Ghost Story to Mayflies, Charlene welcomes opportunities to bring to life an array of different characters, ever keen to challenge herself and embrace new adventures. A mum of two, she talks openly about the juggle of working in the industry and how she has made being an actor and a parent work for her over the last 11 years.
Charlene’s first play JUNE CARTER CASH: THE WOMAN, HER MUSIC AND ME is a National Theatre of Scotland and Grid Iron Theatre Company co-production and is premiering at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year before going on tour.
Learn more about Charlene’s play
https://gridiron.org.uk/portfolio-item/june-carter-cash-the-woman-her-music-and-me/
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Episode 227 is in conversation with Creative Director of Jazzart UK College of Performing Arts Sheridan Nicol. Following in the footsteps of her mother who was a dance teacher, Sheridan began to carve out an incredibly successful career in dance and theatre from a young age. From Larkhall to Broadway, her decades of experience within the industry as a performer, choreographer and creative director has prepared and inspired countless students to build their own hugely successful careers within the business.
A fascinating insight into the world of a woman whose reputation precedes her!
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Episode 226 is in conversation with Angela McCallum aka Scottish Vocal Coach.
With a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts and currently working on her ARSM in Classical and Musical Theatre Singing, Angela has carved out an incredibly successful career as a vocal coach and piano teacher, working with educational establishments as well as running her own music school. A self confessed geek, Angela is extremely passionate about the voice and is committed to supporting singers of all ages and stages.
In the episode Angela opens up about some of the personal challenges she has faced whilst building a career in the arts. Illness and then undergoing IVF treatment, Angela speaks candidly about the experiences that undoubtedly shaped her as a person, as well as a teacher. A both moving and uplifting story of triumph over adversity with passion and determination at it’s core!
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Episode 225 is in conversation with Edinburgh-based Maltese Theatre Director André Agius. Having directed numerous productions in Malta, he came to further his education here in Scotland , after obtaining his BA (Hons) in Theatre Studies at the University of Malta and also studying at Rose Bruford College. Starting out as an actor, André soon discovered a passion and talent for directing and most recently worked as Associate Director on Two Sisters at the Lyceum and is currently directing Tamám Shud with A Play, A Pie and A Pint.
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Episode 224 is in conversation with actor Sean Connor. Pursuing his passion from a young age, Sean started his career on screen whilst attending youth theatre. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree, he has appeared in numerous film and television projects, including Schemers, Still Game and as the character Dylan Christie in BBC Scotland’s River City. Sean’s theatre credits include the highly acclaimed Moorcroft (Tron Theatre), Ode to Joy (Stories Untold Productions and his latest project with Raw Material and Capital Theatres’ James V: Katherine.
From jet-lag to standing ovations, we explore the life of an actor and the highlights and hurdles that have made Sean’s hugely successful career to date.
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