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.
Liyann Marie Casting - https://www.instagram.com/liyannemariecasting/
Runway House Dance Training - https://www.instagram.com/runwayhouse/
'F**** The News' Live Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/fthenews/
Casting Director Liyann Marie was raised in South London, and at the age of 14 attended the 'Brit School'. Her main focus on was on dance, leading her to perform with companies such as ‘Boy Blue’ and 'Identity'. She also danced at the London 2012 Olympics.
In time she then found she found her love for working as a Casting Director. She has worked on numerous music videos including one for 'Ed Sheeran', numerous. commercials, immersive theatre, recently vertical dramas, as well as Feature Films including 'Never Had a Chance' and 'Pressure'. In addition to this Liyann is an assistant head of 'Runway House', which is a versatile part time dance training which launches and catapults careers.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in todays show please see below for some helpful resources
Meningitis Help - https://www.meningitishelp.org/lander
Mixed Race Faces - https://mixedracefaces.com/
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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