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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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Performing Arts Arts Visual Arts Entertainment
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
50 minutes
Episodes
37
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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THIS WONDERFUL WICKED WORLD with PETRA SINIAWSKI

THIS WONDERFUL WICKED WORLD with PETRA SINIAWSKI

Part one of the two “WICKED”, movies has been released and the story of Elphaba and Glinda is more popular than ever. The incredibly successful musical theatre version opened in London in 2006 and it…
00:54:54  |   Fri 13 Dec 2024
SHAKATAK - FORTY FOUR YEARS OF MAKING THE MUSIC

SHAKATAK - FORTY FOUR YEARS OF MAKING THE MUSIC

Formed in 1980 and still performing worldwide, Shakatak are enjoying continuous success with their unique jazz-funk sound. Their founder is keyboard player Bill Sharpe and here he’s joined by lead vo…
00:50:06  |   Fri 15 Nov 2024
OUT HERE ON MY OWN with Mark Farrelly

OUT HERE ON MY OWN with Mark Farrelly

Actor and writer, Mark Farrelly, talks about creating his own solo productions which include material about Quentin Crisp, Derek Jarman and Patrick Hamilton. Mark describes how his solo shows came to…
00:57:03  |   Wed 16 Oct 2024
THEN AND NOW with Valerie Holiday from The Three Degrees

THEN AND NOW with Valerie Holiday from The Three Degrees

First created in the 1960’s and going on to enjoy chart success in the Uk, USA, Japan and most of Europe, The Three Degrees are still performing and Valerie Holiday, who joined in 1967, talks about t…

00:44:04  |   Fri 27 Sep 2024
NEW BEGINNING with Cheryl Baker

NEW BEGINNING with Cheryl Baker

As well as winning, “Eurovision”- “Bucks Fizz”, had 3 UK no1 hits. One of their songs, “New Beginning”, is an apt title to describe what’s happening for three of the originals. Cheryl Baker talks abo…

00:47:57  |   Mon 23 Sep 2024
“YOU’RE IN THE MIX” with Jane Deitch

“YOU’RE IN THE MIX” with Jane Deitch

“YOU’RE IN THE MIX”

This is what a performer hears when they’re down to the last few for a role in a show. Jane Deitch offers a fascinating glimpse into the TV and Theatre world of the Casting Directo…

00:44:12  |   Fri 13 Sep 2024
LET’S DO THE SHOW RIGHT HERE! with Celia Mackay

LET’S DO THE SHOW RIGHT HERE! with Celia Mackay

LET’S DO THE SHOW RIGHT HERE! with Celia Mackay

A magical woodland glade in 39 acres of beautiful Leicestershire countryside is the setting for one of the UK’s leading outdoor theatrical venues. Kilwo…

00:41:00  |   Fri 30 Aug 2024
COME ON DOWN! with Peter Dickson

COME ON DOWN! with Peter Dickson

PETER DICKSON - COME ON DOWN!

He is one of the most successful voice-over artists ever and in this episode, Peter Dickson takes us behind the microphone to explain how his became the voice saying, “CO…

00:55:38  |   Fri 23 Aug 2024
SERVES AND SEAGULLS with Rebecca James

SERVES AND SEAGULLS with Rebecca James

In July 2024, on the beautiful grass courts of Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, a pre Wimbledon professional tennis tournament celebrated a 50th anniversary. So many famous players have taken part over…
01:01:43  |   Fri 16 Aug 2024
ALL THAT FRESH AIR with Louise Jameson

ALL THAT FRESH AIR with Louise Jameson

The well established and vastly experienced actress Louise Jameson joined the ITV soap, EMMERDALE, in 2022 as Mary Goskirk. Here she describes, in detail, how the role came her way and the everyday w…
00:47:21  |   Fri 09 Aug 2024
RAIN NEVER STOPS PLAY with Lee Proud

RAIN NEVER STOPS PLAY with Lee Proud

RAIN NEVER STOPS PLAY

Director and choreographer, Lee Proud takes us through the process of staging one of the best loved musicals ever, “Singin’ In The Rain”. The setting is Kilworth House Theatre in…

00:43:41  |   Fri 02 Aug 2024
SPAIN THROUGH THE MUSIC with Daniel Martinez

SPAIN THROUGH THE MUSIC with Daniel Martinez

SPAIN THROUGH MUSIC

In 2017, Flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez created his own company which has received awards and rave reviews. Together with his wife, the dancer Gabriela Pouso, they talk about t…

00:46:59  |   Fri 26 Jul 2024
LET THE SCREAMING COMMENCE with Yvette Fielding

LET THE SCREAMING COMMENCE with Yvette Fielding

In 1987, Yvette Fielding joined Mark to co-present, “Blue Peter”. These days she frightens herself and millions of viewers as she spends scary nights on location in the series she created, “Most Haun…
00:47:58  |   Fri 19 Jul 2024
YES, I CAN DO THAT, GIOVANNI! With Debbie McGee

YES, I CAN DO THAT, GIOVANNI! With Debbie McGee

Debbie McGee reached the final of, “Strictly Come Dancing”, in 2017 and takes Mark through her personal experience on TV’s biggest show. Learning those routines, the live performances, the costumes, …
00:50:30  |   Mon 15 Jul 2024
I'M STILL HERE with Bonnie Langford

I'M STILL HERE with Bonnie Langford

Showbiz legend, the super talented Bonnie Langford talks about rehearsals and preparations for each role she plays and what makes her say yes to certain shows but no to others.

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00:42:14  |   Fri 05 Jul 2024
THANK YOU, MALTA! with Sonia!

THANK YOU, MALTA! with Sonia!

THANK YOU, MALTA!

In 1993, it was pop star Sonia, the girl with the big voice, who represented the UK in The Eurovision Song Contest. Here she describes, in fascinating detail, her Eurovision experien…

00:41:17  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
BEING GREEN with Alexia Khadime

BEING GREEN with Alexia Khadime

BEING GREEN with Alexia Khadime 


In the dressing room during his final week as, “The Wizard”, in the London production of Wicked, Mark Curry talks with the current, “Elphaba”, Alexia Khadime, about ho…

00:49:13  |   Fri 21 Jun 2024
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