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The Business of Show Business
A podcast to help unpack the skills, stories, and side hustles behind the entertainment and creative industries. So if you're ready to thrive, not just survive, in the showbiz and arts & culture sectors, you're in the right place. A series of solo shows and interviews to help creatives with the business of show business. Learn how to market yourself as a creative and how to boss your social media and online presence. Great for actors, dancers, singers, producers, writers and those in the…
Episodes
- The Business of Show Business
You Are the Business: Building a Career Behind the Scenes with Steve Caswell
Is reliability worth more than talent? Steve Caswell thinks so – and he's spent over 20 years hiring, managing and building entertainment businesses. Steve…
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Canada to the West End at 31: Breaking Into a Gatekept Industry | Laura June Ness | The Business of Show Business
Canadian performer Laura June Ness moved to London the day after her 31st birthday with no UK training, no connections and one goal: the West End. Less than a…
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How Pride Went From Sold-Out National Run to the West End | Stephen Beresford & Samuel Barnet
After sold-out runs in Cardiff and at the National Theatre, Pride is transferring to the Bridge Theatre this November. In this special mini episode, Jamie Body…
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What Take That's Choreographer Looks For in an Audition | Adrian Gas
In 2009, Adrian Gas danced on Take That's record-breaking Circus Tour. Seventeen years later, he came back to choreograph it. Adrian is a dancer…
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Talent Isn't Enough: What Producers Actually Rebook | James Rowell & Natalie Dawson | The Business of Show Business
James Rowell and Natalie Dawson both started as performers, and now they have built a creative studio producing shows for Hampton Court Palace, London Zoo…
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"The Industry Doesn't Owe You Anything" | Les Mis Star Turned Producer Scott Garnham
Scott Garnham has lived the full arc of show business — West End leads in Les Mis and Billy Elliot, a Netflix film, and now co-founder of the Barricade Boys…
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The Real Cost of the Edinburgh Fringe | PR, Marketing, Strategy and Finance
Over 3,000 shows perform at the Edinburgh Fringe every August. So how do you get a show there — and how do you make it stand out? Jamie Body spends the…
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"Everyone on the Panel Is Rooting For You" | Auditioning, Producing & High School Musical | TBOSB S7
How do you go from waiting tables between auditions to co-directing a Disney musical with Jason Donovan and Harry Judd? And once you're the one running the…
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How to Survive Between Acting Jobs (Without Losing Your Craft) | Ellie De Rohan, Mona | TBOSB S7 E2
Actor and entrepreneur Ellie De Rohan trained at RADA, performed in Kenneth Branagh's King Lear in the West End and on Broadway, and appeared in Death on the…
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You Are the CEO of Your Own Career | The Business of Show Business S7 E1
Nobody teaches performers the business side of the industry. You spend years on audition technique, vocal training, dance and craft, then get into the industry…
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The Truth About Being An Actor Nobody Tells You | Alexa Morden/ The 98% Podcast | The Business of Show Business
What does it actually mean to succeed as an actor? In this episode, journalist and presenter Jamie Body is joined by Alexa Morden — actor, coach, author, and…
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Savage House: Director Peter Glanz on Making a Period Drama with Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy
What does it take to write, direct, produce — and edit — your own feature film? This week on The Business of Show Business, Jamie Body sits down with…
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From Rejection to Ride the Cyclone: How Grace Galloway Built a Career on Her Own Terms
Jamie Body sits down with performer and vocal & performance coach Grace Galloway — fresh from her critically acclaimed run in Ride the Cyclone at the Southwark…
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What It REALLY Takes To Be A Musical Theatre Swing | MT Swing Life on The Business of Show Business
This week Jamie is joined by Amy West and Matthew Ives — co-creators of MT Swing Life — for The Business of Show Business' first ever trio interview. Amy and…
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The Experience Economy, AI & Selling Live Events | Dawn Farrow | The Business of Show Business
Today Jamie is joined by Dawn Farrow — freelance marketing and sales consultant, founder of On Sale Live, and the woman behind over 36 million tickets sold…
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From Playing Fortnite to Centre Stage: West End Star Jacob Fowler on Into the Woods, Heathers & the Business of Performing
What's it really like to perform eight shows a week in a musical — or to be on standby, one minute playing Fortnite, the next going on at the Bridge Theatre?…
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Improv Is "Yoga for Soft Skills", SNL UK Is Changing British Comedy and Why Every Creative Should Do Improv (Even If You're Terrified) | Steve Roe, Hoopla Improv
Steve Roe founded Hoopla Improv above a pub in Balham 20 years ago. Today it's one of London's most beloved comedy institutions — and the improv school quietly…
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"It felt like a fever dream" — California Scheming stars on James McAvoy's debut film
Jamie Body got a sneaky peek press screening of California Scheming, the directorial debut of James McAvoy, and sat down with stars Seamus McLean Ross and…
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Casting Director Secrets: Vertical Dramas, Self-Tapes & How Actors Get Noticed - LIYANNE MARIE
Jamie Body sits down with multi-genre casting director Liyanne Marie to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood roles in the entertainment…
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Disney Magic & West End Secrets | Hercules & Lion King Cast Interview
Disney's The Lion King and Disney's Hercules are currently running in London's West End. Disney's The Lion King and Disney's Hercules are lighting up London’s…
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From The Business of Show Business with Wayne Perrey.
From West End Star to TV Presenter | Wayne Perrey on Rent, Bombay Dreams & Breaking Into TV Wayne Perrey joins Business of Show Business to share his journey…
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The Business of Show Business with Crystal Nicholls
Crystal Nicholls is a valid member of the dance charity organisation Dancers Career Development and works heavily as a coach supporting creatives. Previously…
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The Business of Show Business with Rory Phelan
West End performer Rory Phelan on building a career in musical theatre, surviving the industry & launching Stage Strong | The Business of Show Business Podcast…
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The Business of Show Business with Graeme Pickering
The Business of Show Business is back and to launch season 6 I brought back season 1 guest Graeme Pickering. So much has happened since casting…
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The Business of Show Business season 5 recap
That's a wrap on season 5 of The Business of Show Business podcast. After 10 fantastic guests from the entertainment, arts and culture sector, season 5 has…
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The Business of Show Business with Courtney Ortiz
In this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast, entertainment journalist and presenter Jamie Body sits down with Courtney Ortiz. Jamie and Courtney's…
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The Business of Show Business with Constance Devernay-Laurence
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 9 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with…
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The Business of Show Business with Sam Marlowe
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 8 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with…
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The Business of Show Business with Chelsea Labadini
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 7 sees former dancer and now journalist and presenter…
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The Business of Show Business with Jack Greaves
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 6 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with…
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The Business of Show Business with Bailey Frances
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 5 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with…
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The Business of Show Business with Alyn Hawke
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 4 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with…
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The Business of Show Business with Sally Frith
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 3 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with…
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The Business of Show Business with Chloé Nelkin
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 2 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with…
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The Business of Show Business with Adam Lyons
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 1 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with…
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Season 5 The Business of Show Business Teaser Trailer
The Business of Show Business podcast is back! And this time, it's adding video. Join dancer turned arts marketer and entertainment journalist, and presenter…
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Utilising your skills and building a career with Agent Senay Taormina
Welcome back to season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast. In this episode host, Jamie Body talks to Senay Taormina who as an ex performer runs the…
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Auditioning and training with Acting Coach Kieran Vyas
Welcome back to Season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast. Podcast host Jamie Body talks to director, acting coach and filmmaker Kieran Vyas about the…
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Sorting out your Tax with Theataccounts
Welcome back to season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast. In this episode host, Jamie Body talks to Alex Dyer from Theataaccounts. Tax doesn't have to…
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Theatre Journalism with The Stage newspaper's News Editor Matt Hemley
Welcome back to The Business of Show Business Podcast. For season 4 episode 4 podcast host Jamie Body is joined by the News Editor from The Stage newspaper…
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Life on Broadway with J Harrison Ghee
Welcome back to Season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast. Host Jamie Body is joined on this episode by J Harrison Ghee. They discuss performing on…
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Being a musical theatre swing with Jen Caldwell
Welcome back to The Business of Show Business Podcast. For episode 2 of season 4, we talk to super swing Jen Caldwell. Jen has appeared in numerous shows…
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Getting to know your agent with JBR
Welcome back to season 4 of The Business of Show Business podcast. In this episode podcast host, Jamie Body is joined by agent and manager JBR. JBR shares his…
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Graphic design and following your passions with Craig Anthony Kelly
During this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast, host Jamie Body is joined by performer and graphic designer Craig Anthony Kelly. Craig designed…
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What is a coach and how can they help you and your career
In this episode of The Business of Show Business Podcast, Jamie Body is joined by Lauren Kester and Leena Pheonix, who, like Jamie, are coaches who come from…
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The dancer's mindset with Dr Chelsea Pierotti
In this episode of The Business of Show Business Podcast, we discuss the mindset of a dancer and performer with Sports Psychologist and Consultant for Dancers…
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Must have apps to use as an actor, creative and freelancer
In this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast, I list the 5 types of apps you should have on your smartphone to help your personal brand and you to…
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Multi-camera directing and leading a team with Stuart Earl
We are going into the TV studio in this episode of The Business of Show Business Podcast as we meet Multi-Camera Studio and OB Director Stuart Earl. For the…
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How to be a presenter with Emily Rose Adams
Welcome to episode 3 of season 3 of The Business of Show Business podcast. In this episode, we talk about presenting and how you just have to be yourself on…
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Should I have a website as an actor, performer or freelancer?
Welcome back to The Business of Show Business podcast and in this episode, we answer the question: Do I need a website as an actor, performer or freelancer? A…
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Tax for Actors with Owen Woodgate
For season 3, episode 6 of The Business of Show Business podcast, I am joined by Owen Woodgate from Tax for Actors. Set up in 2011 by Managing Director Owen…
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Life after performing. Building a career after injury with Rachel Windsor
I am joined on this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast with Rachel Windsor. Rachel and I trained together many years ago at musical theatre…
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Rejection, Imposter Syndrome and how to stand out as an actor, creative and freelancer.
Welcome back to Season 3 of The Business of Show Business Podcast, unpacking the skills needed for the entertainment industries and celebrating those already…
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Property for Performers - Getting on the ladder
For season 3, episode 3 of The Business of Show Business podcast, we did something a little be different and invited three guests onto the show as a panel…
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Mental health and self care in the arts with Applause for thought
Welcome to episode 2 of season 3 of The Business of Show Business podcast. Raffaella Covino of Applause for thought joins me to discuss mental health in the…
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What is a personal brand and why you need one.
Knowing your personal brand will allow you to take your business to the next level. It is the lens in which you can look through to help you with decision…
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Season 2 wrap up
Thank you so much for listening to The Business of Show Business podcast season 2. It has been a pleasure and I can't wait to be back in 2021 with season 3. If…
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Dancing from stage to screen with Yasmin Harrison
Welcome to episode 13 of season 2 on The Business of Show Business Podcast. For today's show I am joined by professional dancer Yasmin Harrison. Yasmin has…
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Paid social media advertising and boosting posts
Welcome to season 2, episode 12 of The Business of Show Business podcast with Jamie Body. In this episode, Jamie Body discusses the pros and cons of boosting a…
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Disability in the arts & pushing boundaries with Joseph Fletcher
Welcome back to season 2 of The Business of Show Business. On today's I am joined by my long time friend Joseph Fletcher. Me and Joseph trained at college…