Life After Jazz Hands is a podcast that celebrates the many paths our lives can take, and the diverse stories and characters who are - or have been - drawn to the performing arts.
My name is Matthew Russell-Jones and 20 years ago I graduated from musical theatre college. Back then, I had ideas about how my life and career would look, what constituted success, and what I wanted from the decades ahead.
But I’ve since realised that our lives can take many unexpected twists and turns. And this got me thinking: what were my classmates & others I met along the way professinally? So now, I’m sitting down with them individually to hear about their stories and to understand where they are now, 20 years or so on.
From performers and directors to doctors and barbers, Life After Jazz Hands charts the diverse careers of a single graduating class across two decades. Along the way, it also explores the moments and experiences that shape us: loss, parenthood, relationships, ill health, and opportunities in the most surprising places. Join us as we navigate the highs, the lows, and the unexpected encores in the lives of those who once shared a stage.
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Life After Jazz Hands is a podcast that celebrates the many paths our lives can take, and the diverse stories and characters who are - or have been - drawn to the performing arts.
My name is Matthew Russell-Jones and 20 years ago I graduated from musical theatre college. Back then, I had ideas about how my life and career would look, what constituted success, and what I wanted from the decades ahead.
But I’ve since realised that our lives can take many unexpected twists and turns. And this got me thinking: what were my classmates & others I met along the way professinally? So now, I’m sitting down with them individually to hear about their stories and to understand where they are now, 20 years or so on.
From performers and directors to doctors and barbers, Life After Jazz Hands charts the diverse careers of a single graduating class across two decades. Along the way, it also explores the moments and experiences that shape us: loss, parenthood, relationships, ill health, and opportunities in the most surprising places. Join us as we navigate the highs, the lows, and the unexpected encores in the lives of those who once shared a stage.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hailing from Manchester, Jasmine moved to London to attend the he infamous London Studio Centre, Graduating in 2008.
Upon leaving she booked a role in ‘On the Town’ at the Theatre Du Chalet, Paris, which was choreographed by Stephen Mear. From there she then went onto appear in theatre productions of 'We Will Rock You', 'Barnum', 'Hairspray', 'Annie Get Your Gun', '42nd Street', ‘Wicked. Plus ‘Follies’ at the National Theatre, London.
Jazz sucessfully then transitioned herself into screen work appearing in TV shows such as ‘Vera’, ‘Brassic’ ‘Hollyoaks’ and also in the Amy Winehouse biopic Feature Film ‘Back to Black’.
She has just finished a run appearing in the acclaimed National Theatre production of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, which is being screened in cinemas as part of NT Live.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in todays show please see below for some helpful resources
Anthony Walker Foundation - Racism & Hate Crime Charity - https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/
Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)
988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/
Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677
Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)
Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds
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