Backstage Curry
This podcast series finds Mark Curry in conversation with a range of guests with a view to asking the main questions - How did you do it? What’s it really like? What’s it like to play a leading role in a West End musical? What’s it like to represent the UK at The Eurovision Song Contest? What’s it like being on Strictly Come Dancing? What does it feel like to become famous? How is your event organised? What’s it like to play on Centre Court?
In each episode, Mark delves into the detail. The process. The discipline required. The challenges and the rewards. These unique, peering under the bonnet conversations give honest authentic insights to the questions we’d all love to ask our fantasy dinner party guests.
Actor and presenter, Mark Curry, has created this Podcast series called, “Backstage Curry”. Episodes feature, “behind the scenes” chat with performers, broadcasters and creatives. The series is raising funds for, “Acting For Others”, by providing listeners with an opportunity to donate via the charity’s website or donations link.
Mark, who amongst his many other TV and theatre appearances, completed two 16 month runs as "The Wizard" in the London production of "Wicked", and a 9 month run in "The Woman in Black" in the West End says, “I am fascinated about how other performers prepare for shows and how shows or events are put together. I’m hoping listeners will be interested too and, after listening, will be inspired to donate to, “Acting For Others”, thereby supporting any industry professionals currently facing financial or emotional challenges”. So far, “Backstage Curry”, includes conversations with the current, “Wicked”, leading lady, Alexia Khadime, West End and Doctor Who star, Bonnie Langford. Plus, Debbie McGee talking about her, “Strictly”, experience and singer, Sonia, reminiscing about Eurovision and losing by an agonising one point! Other guests include Harriet Thorpe, Jenny Seagrove, Ruth Langsford, Yvette Fielding, Cheryl Baker, Shakatak and tennis legend Margaret Court.
The Podcast is available wherever you download your podcasts and is produced by Andy Barker.
If you'd like to support my charity of choice, Acting for Others, who support all those working in theatrical professions, please follow the link below.
https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
THE FAR EAST PHANTOM with Nicholas Pound
Performer Nicholas Pound describes being a part of the spectacular Asian tour of the musical, “The Phantom of the Opera”.
A long way from his home in Sussex, the experienced performer, Nicholas Pound …
DOING IT MY WAY with Ian Shaw
Talking jazz with the award winning, uniquely talented jazz musician, Ian Shaw.
Born in Wales and growing up in a musical household, Ian Shaw has become one of the UK’s leading jazz performers. His in…
THE MONEY NOTES with Sophia Ragavelas
West End musical star Sophia Ragavelas on “nailing” those big, famous show tunes.
Sophia Ragavelas has played such famous roles as, Grizabella in, “CATS”, Eponine and Fantine, in, “LES MISERABLES” and…
NOVEL NUMBER 3, PLEASE! with Janet Ellis
Janet Ellis discusses turning her secret writing ambition into a reality.
Embarking on a writing course turned actress and presenter Janet Ellis into a successful novelist. She describes how her first…
COURT ON CENTRE COURT with Margaret Smith Court
The highs and lows of playing at Wimbledon with tennis legend Margaret Smith Court.
After her first appearance on Centre Court at Wimbledon in 1961, Margaret Court, (nee Smith), went on to claim 10 ti…
ORDER OF PLAY with Denise Parnell
Wimbledon Championships referee, Denise Parnell, talks about being the boss of the fortnight.
Former tennis pro, Denise Parnell became the first female Wimbledon Championships referee in 2024. One of …
WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES. How the new Kings Head Theatre in Islington happened.
Last orders was called at the very well established Kings Head pub theatre in 2023. Now, around the corner from that venue, in Islington Square, London N1, is the bigger, purpose built 200 seater Kin…
GET YER SKATES ON! Behind the scenes of “Starlight Express"
First produced in London back in 1984, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, “STARLIGHT EXPRESS” has thrilled audiences worldwide and can currently be seen in the Starlight…
THIS IS ME! Living and performing with Bipolar Disorder with Natasha Cayabyab
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Mark is in conversation with Natasha Cayabyab, a young performer who is making an impact, not just for her talent, but for her courage and honesty in sha…
MR ALEXANDER AND MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA TO THE PIT, PLEASE!
A chat with the renowned and highly respected Musical Director, Jae Alexander.
Born in South Wales, Jae Alexander asked for a piano as a Christmas present when he was six years old! After studying and…
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT, MADAME!
Olivier Award nominee, Sophie-Louise Dann describes playing the iconic Madame Morrible, for the past 3 years, in the London production of, “Wicked”.
Sophie-Louise Dann landed the role of Madame Morrib…
THRILLING AND CHILLING SINCE 1952! With Denise Silvey
The Mousetrap, written by Agatha Christie, opened in Nottingham in 1952 before transferring to the West End. Apart from a break during the Covid 19 pandemic, the play has been thrilling audiences nin…
COME ON, LADIES - WE’RE LIVE IN FIVE! with Ruth Langsford
COME ON, LADIES - WE’RE LIVE IN FIVE! Behind the scenes of “Loose Women”, with Ruth Langsford.
The award winning ITV daytime show, “Loose Women”, broadcasts live, Monday to Friday and Ruth Langsford i…
AMERICA CALLING! with James Gray. How a West End performer followed his desire to live and work in the USA.
NO TROUBLE AT T’MILL! With Sally Hughes
How an 18th century flour mill became a theatre!
The owner of The Mill at Sonning in Berkshire, Sally Hughes, talks about how this former flour mill, on the banks of the river, became the UK’s most fa…
I WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE! How the world of PR works in the West End and beyond.
IN THE CHAIR with Jenny Seagrove
A MINDFUL CONVERSATION with Andy Barker
IT ALWAYS SNOWS IN SONNING With Jonathan O’Boyle.