Life After Jazz Hands

De: Matthew Jones
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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' journeys? So now, I’m sitting down with them individually to hear about their stories and to understand where they are now, 20 years 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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  • Lizzi Gee: From Dronfield to Blackpool to Choreofield
    May 7 2025

    Lizzie Gee is a Choreographer and Director who is an Associate Artist at the 'The Old Vic'.


    Most recently she has Directed and Choreographed 'The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical' which is currently playing at 'The Other Palace' before going on a UK Tour. She also recently choreographed ‘Clueless The Musical' at Trafalgar Theatre in London.


    Hailing for Dronfield between Sheffield and Chesterfield. She attended the Phil Winston’s School of Dance in Blackpool.

    As a performer she worked on shows such as The National UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Sunset Boulevard', the UK Tour of ‘Fame!’ and ‘Mary Poppins’ at the Prince Edward Theatre.

    As a resident choreographer she worked on ‘Billy Elliot’ the Musical and as assistant choreographer on ‘Bat Boy’ the musical and ‘Our House’ the Madness Musical.

    As a choreographer credits include ‘Snoppy the Musical’, ‘Daddy Cool’, ‘Hair’, ‘Babes in Arms’, ‘The All Male Pirates of Penzance’, ‘Love Story’, ‘Buddy’, ‘Annie Get Your Gun’, ‘Million Dollar Quartet’, and ‘Here You Come Again’.

    For the RSC you have worked on ‘The Winters Tale’ and at the National Theatre on productions of ‘Rocket to the Moon’ and ‘Jack Absolute Flies Again’.

    Film and TV projects include ‘Grinch the Musical’ for NBC and the acclaimed motion picture ‘Pride’.


    As an associate artist at the ‘Old Vic’ Lizzi has worked on productions at the Old and Young Vic of ‘Groundhog Day’, ‘Future Conditional’ ‘Rozencrantz & Guildenstein are Dead’, ‘Vernon God Little’, ‘A Face in the Crowd’, ‘Twelfth Night’ and most notably ‘A Christmas Carol’ which has now run for 9 years during its Christmas Season. A production which also has made it to Melbourne Australia and Broadway.


    If you have been affected by any conversations discussed in todays episode please see below for some helpful resources -


    Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

    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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  • Carl Mullaney: From Darwen to Daring to Darling
    Apr 29 2025

    Carl Mullaney - https://www.instagram.com/carlmullaney/

    You can catch Carl Hosting most Monday Evenings Hosting Kinky Cabaret Bar in 'Freedom Soho' - https://freedombarsoho.com/


    Carl has recently played 'Albin' in the critically acclaimed production of ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ playing the lead role of ‘Albin’. Following this he went onto play 'Monsignor O’Hara' in Sister Act (Dominion Theatre), alongside ‘Beverley knight’ and a host of other stars.


    Hailing from Darwen, Lancashire, Carl attended Arts Educational Schools London, where you graduated in 2003.


    After graduating he booked a booked a role as ‘Mary Sunshine’ in the International Tour of Chicago. From he went on to appear in West End and National p

    Productions of ‘Saucy Jax and the Space Vixens’, ‘We Raise Our Hands’, ‘Banana Man, the Musica!’, ‘Jest End’, ‘Franks Closet’, and ‘Drama Queen’. You returned to the West End production of ‘Chicago’, playing Mary Sunshine, and you also appeared in the West End and 25th Anniversary Productions of ‘Les Miserables’.


    As a Solo Act and Cabaret Host you been seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Clapham Grand, Le Crazy Coqs at The Zedel Brasserie, The Hippodrome Leicester Square, the Delfont Room at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and in the Beaufort Bar at the Savoy Hotel London.

    Hosting has taken Carl internationally to the Mountains of Verbier, Switzerland. The Rainforests of Costa Rica, the streets of Buenos Aires, and the Swamps of New Orleans.


    In recent years Carl been a resident host of ‘Mighty Hoopla’, the UK’s biggest, Queer, Inclusive Music Festival, - this year alone playing to around 50,000 people in Brockwell Park, Brixton.

    Most notably, for the last 14 years Carl has had the pleasure of hosting ‘KINKY KABARET’ at the legendary Freedom Bar, Soho - the West End’s most popular and enduring late-night cabaret extravaganza.


    If you have been affected by any issues discussed in this episode please see below for some helpful resources


    National LGBTQIA+ Helpline - https://switchboard.lgbt/

    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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    1 h y 8 m
  • Lucinda Lawrence: Breaking Limits; Even Overdrafts!
    Apr 22 2025

    Lucinda Lawrence is currently appearing as ‘Kate’ in the immersive theatre production of Abba's ‘Mamma Mia! The Party' at the O2 in London.


    Hailing from the Wirral, Lucinda Lawrence got some early training with 'National Youth Ballet'. She then attended the Arts Educational schools in London, graduating with a Degree in Musical Theatre in 2007.

    Not long after graduating college she booked a job in the Nationa Tour of Mary Poppins.

    From here she went onto appear in productions of ‘Love Never Dies’, ‘Soho Cinders’, ‘Wonderful Town’, ‘Kiss me Kate’, ‘Guys & Dolls’, ‘White Christmas’, ‘On the Town’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, ‘Liverbirds Flying Home’, ‘9 to 5’, ‘The Taxidermists Daughter’, ‘Fame’, the now cult classic ‘Cool Rider’ inspired by Grease 2. As well as the motion pictures of ‘Wonka’ and ‘Matilda’.

    Some standout credits include ‘Chicago’ at the Leicester Curve, also as assistant choreographer. ‘42nd Street’ at Leicester Curve where she stepped up to play the lead on opening night. Drew McConies incredible Dance Entertainment Production of ‘Drunk’, Velma Von Tussle’ in the UK tour of 'Hairspray', Cherry Sundae in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’.


    As a choreographer she has worked on ‘Stranger Sings’ at the Southwark Playhouse, ‘Claus’ at The Lowry, and many projects with choreographer Drew McConie.

    You also assisted on the film of ‘Judy’ starring Renne Zellwegger.


    As a voiceover artist she narrates BBC 1’s 'Garden Rescue' and can also be heard on BBC Radio 2s ‘Sounds of Paul McCartney’.


    If you have been affected by any conversations discussed in todays episode please see below for some helpful resources -


    Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

    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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