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.
In this Special Episode we sit down with one of our previous guests Rachael Archer to recap and discuss the most stand out moments of the First Half of Season Two of Life After Jazz Hands.
In this episode we listen back to clips from Jon Robyns, Amy Thornton, Marcus Scimia, Hollie Taylor, Wayne Perry, Jenny Fitzpatrick, Adam James Phillips, Damian Winter Higgins, Stephen Uppal, Chris Gardener, Tara Wilkinson, Mark Chalk Isles, Jasmine Kerr and Liyann Marie.
If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:
Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)
Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677
Men's Body Image Helpage - https://www.bluelighttogether.org/content-detail/combating-body-image-issues-for-men
The Miscarriage Association - https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
National Fertility Network - https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/
Arthritus Foundation - https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritis
Anthony Walker Foundation - Racism & Hate Crime Charity - https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/
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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