Before the Applause Podcast
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Before the Applause Podcast
Before the Applause Podcast – hosted by David Watson – is your backstage pass to the creative industries. This audio deep dive uncovers the real stories behind the arts and cultural experiences we all enjoy but rarely think about before the curtain rises.Each episode brings you candid conversations...
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Ghostwriting the Greats: Legacy, Lights & the Language of Spectacle with Dan Shipton
Step behind the curtain with Dan Shipton, the visionary creative director whose spectacular work has dazzled millions worldwide. As co-founder of Blac...
Midlands to Main Stage: Leaps, Lashes & Limitless Ambition with Harvey Bowen (aka Naya Thorn)
Meet Harvey Bowen – the 23-year-old creative force behind the fierce fashions and perfect paint of rising drag sensation Naya Thorn. In this intimate...
Ballet to Bridgerton: A Life Beyond the Barre & Breaking Through with Max Westwell
When Max Westwell stepped away from a successful 12-year career with English National Ballet, many thought he was making a catastrophic mistake. But M...
Blue Circles and Breaking Boundaries: The Art of Drag & Self-Discovery with Pip Doran / Sister Sister
Creativity blooms in unexpected places. For Pip Doran - better known to fans worldwide as the blue circle-wearing Scouse drag superstar Sister Sister...
Spectacle with Substance: Rooted in Community, Built on Vision with Niccy Hallifax
Meeting Niccy Hallifax feels like encountering a whirlwind of creative energy. This extraordinary producer and artistic director has shaped some of ou...
From Wishbone to World Stage: A Life in Performance, Purpose, and Passing It On with Helen Thom
What happens when your childhood wish on a chicken wishbone shapes your entire life? For Helen Thom, that wish for ballet lessons at age six sparked a...
Storytellers Wanted: No Gatekeepers Allowed as the Stage Belongs to Everyone with Suzie Henderson
Meet Suzie Henderson, a fierce advocate for community-driven creative leadership who's helping rewrite the rules of cultural spaces as Creative Direct...
Chaos Demon in a Tailcoat: When Illustration Meets Drag with Sev Heyn / Franz Genau
Step into the captivating world of Franz Genau, a self-described "German drag king chaos demon" whose white-faced, mustachioed persona has become a st...
The Renegade Journey: From Digital Disruptor to Bestselling Author with Maya Gabrielle
Maya Gabrielle, better known to millions of young readers as bestselling children's author M.G Leonard, takes us on an exhilarating journey through he...
From Darkness to Finding Light: Shooting Icons & Shaping Culture with Magnus Hastings
Magnus Hastings carries the rare distinction of being a photographer whose work you've likely seen even if you don't recognise his name. From capturin...
Crafting Characters: The Art & Business of Creative Partnerships with Shep & Chris
What makes the perfect creative partnership? How do character designers breathe life into the magical beings that captivate audiences? And how can cre...
When Hearts Synchronise: The Healing Power of the Arts with Emma Nowell
Emma Noel's creative journey reads like a masterclass in artistic resilience and reinvention. From backing vocals at Eurovision 2003 (with the infamou...
The Dance of Revolution: Resilience and Adaptability with Laura Harvey
What does it mean to choose fulfilment over happiness in a creative career? Laura Harvey, Head of Creative Programmes at English National Ballet, shar...
When the World Is Watching: Creating Moments That Matter with Martin Green CBE
What does it really take to create cultural moments that captivate millions? Martin Green CBE pulls back the curtain on his extraordinary career spann...
Dance Like Everybody’s Watching: Community, Creativity and the realities of a dance career with Paul Doyle
What does it take to build a thriving dance career against the backdrop of dwindling arts funding and disappearing courses? Paul Doyle reveals exactly...
Experiential marketing, innovation and empathy with Dawn Payne
Join us for an enlightening sit-down with marketing visionary, Dawn Payne. Dawn takes us from her modest beginnings in Bootle to her influential role...
Pushing Boundaries in Costume Design and Igniting Creativity with Tahra Zafar
Get ready to journey into a world where creativity meets ergonomics as we chat with Tahra Zafar, a remarkable costume and creature puppet creator. Tah...
Exploring Community Engagement & Arts from Education to UK City of Culture with Louise Yates
We're thrilled to host the pint-sized powerhouse, Louise Yates, a luminary in the arts renowned for her pioneering approach to community engagement....
Understanding Human Minds to Revolutionise Arts Marketing with Wesley Thistlethwaite
The glow of the chicken shop might seem worlds away from the grandeur of the box office, and audience insights and analysis, but not for our guest Wez...
Navigating the Evolving World of Creative Arts with Kate Scanlan
Have you ever wondered what it's like to navigate the constantly evolving world of the creative art sector? We spent a captivating hour with our guest...
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Welcome to the Before the Applause Podcast.
The Before the Applause Podcast, hosted by David Watson, is an audio deep-dive into what it...