Chatting to Esme about her time at college and how she kept herself busy during lockdown! Also about her time on Mamma Mia: I Have a Dream as the runner up for Sophie Sheridan. Socials: @esmebowdler @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Talking to Fletcher about touring the UK and internationally, performing, audition experience and being dance captain and swing! Socials: @fdobinson @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Social Media sensation, Abbie Budden, tells us about her creative outlet being social media in lockdown and how it has led to these amazing opportunities such as hosting the What's On Stage awards red carpet and her stage debut in Cruel Intentions the 90s Musical at The Other Palace until the end of May! Socials: @abbie.budden @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Speaking to renowned choreographer Stephen Mear about his experience in the industry, audition tips and how it is being an Olivier Award winner. Socials: @Stephen.mear @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Chatting to the Danny and Sandy of the new Grease UK tour before they start performing in venues across the nation! Socials: @backstagespotlightpod @grease_uk

The wonderful Lindsay talks about her time working abroad and assisting Matt Cole which has led her down a choreography avenue! What a woman with such vast experience! Socials: @linzathy @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Talking to the amazing director and choreographer of SuperYou, JoAnn! Listen to how she got involved with the process and what SuperYou's future holds... Socials: @joann_m_hunter @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Talking to Emily Squibb about her audition process and time at Laine Theatre Arts and her current role as Mrs Wormwood on the International Tour of Matilda the Musical! Socials: @squibleeey @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Speaking to the lovely Natty about Les Mis, Be More Chill and her audition experience and how she found college! Socials: @nattyong @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Speaking to the wonderful Meg Hateley, the West End's former Sophie Sheridan, about her experience performing! Socials: @meghateley @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Chatting with the lovely lovely Hermione about her career in both theatre and TV and about her journey through drama school!Socials:@hermionelynch @mathildebarker. @backstagespotlightpod

Let's talk SuperYou with the amazing Jenna all the way in the US! Socials: @jrubaii @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Talking to Leah Rutherford who came in the top 5 on ITV's search for Sophie and Sky: Mamma Mia I Have a Dream. Socials: @Leah_rutherford @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Talking to lead producer of SuperYou, Melissa, about the journey of the show and the future it holds... Socials: @melissamjones @mathildebarker @superyoumusical @backstagespotlightpod

Talking to the sensational Stevie Webb about his career and how it all came about. Also about the importance of Mental Health in the challenges of the performance industry. Socials: @mrsteviewebb @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Chatting to Maisie who took part in the Mamma Mia: I Have a Dream TV show on ITV! Listen as we hear about her time in Greece and the audition process of the show!

Talking to Justin about his connection to the SuperYou musical and his time working with amazing creatives like JoAnn Hunter and Lourds Lane as he developed his character 'Jay' the musical barista all the way in the US.Socials: @SuperYouMusical   @Mathildebarker  @justinmsargent@backstagespotlightpod

Speaking to Brazilian Renan about his struggles getting over to the UK to pursue his dreams of training for the industry. Catch him in Sin: The Musical at The Union Theatre very soon! Socials: @renanteodor0 @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Speaking to the wonderful Gabriel who is all the way over in the USA about his experience in SuperYou the musical and what it was like working with the SuperYou creative team. Socials: @groovygabe @mathildebarker @backstagespotlightpod

Talking to the sensation that is... Philip Joel! Join us as we discuss college, auditions and lockdown! Socials: @philipjoel87 @backstagespotlightpod @mathildebarker

In this episode I'm chatting to 15 year old Scarlett about the world of the TV and presenting entertainment industry and her range of experience and opportunities despite her young age! Socials: @scarlett.archer.page @backstagespotlightpod @mathildebarker

Talking to the lovely Georgie this week all about her role as Gingy in Shrek the Musical currently touring the UK and Ireland. Socials: @georgiebuckland_ @backstagespotlightpod @mathildebarker

Today we're talking to Lauren about her time in college and how hard the transitions can be in that stage of your life. We also touch on the impact of theatre, especially after covid. Happy New Year!!! Socials: @_laurendrew1 @backstagespotlightpod @mathildebarker

Talking to May all about her experiences with Heathers and how it all started! Hope everyone has a lovely Christmas! Socials:  @maytether @backstagespotlightpod  @Mathildebarker 

Rapid episode this week with Jodie Steele talking about how she got into the industry and a fun quickfire game at the end! Make sure you check out our socials! @jodiesamsteele @thebackstagespotlightpod @mathildebarker