Episodes

  • Episode 10 - Doug Deans
    May 3 2024

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student and professional playwright Doug Deans. They discuss his love of the written word, his passion for the arts and how his autism has impacted on his career.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 9 - Theo Ancient
    Mar 13 2024

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to Phoenix alumni, RADA graduate and star of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Theo Ancient. They discuss his journey into professional theatre, his love of working with young people and the toxic self-confidence we should all be aware of.

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    58 mins
  • Episode 8 - Mack Newton
    Feb 7 2024

    Phoenix Film and Theatre School Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student and performer at Universal Studios Japan, Mack Newton. In this broad ranging conversation they discuss the benefits of travel, the pros and cons of drama school training and how being 'spectacularly unfussy' can help your career.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 7 - Emily Irish
    Jan 2 2024

    Phoenix Film and Theatre School Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student and west end production electrician Emily Irish. They discuss her training at LAMDA, her favourite Phoenix memories and how she strives to be succesful in a male dominated environment

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    35 mins
  • Episode 6 - Paul Smith
    Dec 3 2023

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to Phoenix alumni and Artisitic Director and CEO of Middle Child Theatre Company Paul Smith. Thay chat about his journey into professional theatre, his mental health and how one small conversaton can change the couse of your entire life.

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    49 mins
  • Episode 5 - Dave Hearn
    Nov 2 2023

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to Phoenix alumni and founder member of Mischief Theatre Company Dave Hearn about The Play That Goes Wrong, taking direction notes from Hollywood legend JJ Abrahams and how he keeps his feet on the ground.

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    56 mins
  • Episode 4 - Abigail Carter-Simpson
    Oct 10 2023
    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student Abigail Carter-Simpson about her TV appearance on Britain's Got Talent as well as her journey from musical theatre performer to stand-up comedian and everything in between.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 3 - Kayleigh McKnight
    Sep 6 2023

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student Kayleigh McKnight about touring the world with Hugh Jackman, how to deal with audition stress and her next big role in the west end.

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    39 mins