Join host Jack Allen for a deep-dive into the world of West End Wilma, one of the UK’s most influential theatre blogs. In this episode, Jack sits down with the voice behind the platform to unpack how West End Wilma grew from a passion project into a must-read hub for London theatre fans.

🎭 How the West End Wilma blog started and evolved

📝 The most memorable and best theatre interviews over the years

🌟 Behind-the-scenes stories from the West End and UK theatre scene

💡 What makes a great theatre interview — from performers to creatives

🎶 A tough musical theatre quiz to put theatre knowledge to the test

From theatre journalism and blogging to honest conversations about chasing creative dreams, this episode is packed with insight for theatre kids, aspiring writers, performers, and West End fans alike. Expect laughs, industry stories, and a celebration of everything that makes musical theatre special.

🎧 Perfect for fans of West End theatre, theatre blogs, musical theatre interviews, and London theatre culture.

Join host Jack Allen as he sits down with Rachael Reynolds, founder of the Rachael Reynolds School of Dance and co‑owner of a thriving talent agency. In this inspiring conversation, Rachael shares:

• 🌟 Her journey from starting dance at age four to running her own school
• 🎭 The magic of summer showcases and her love for Rent and musical theatre
• 🏆 How her students earned a Golden Buzzer at the National Entertainment Awards and performed at the O2
• 💼 Why she launched a talent agency with Lauren, landing clients in the West End, Amazon, TK Maxx, Barclays, and McDonald’s
• 💡 Advice for young performers on staying true to the love of the arts

Whether you’re a theatre kid, aspiring dancer, or simply love behind‑the‑scenes stories from the performing arts world, this episode offers motivation, practical wisdom, and a celebration of creativity.

Start stepping into the world of Stage Left Mic On, a new and exciting podcast. This is just a teaser for whats to come.

Stage Left Mic On: Season 1 Part 1 is made of 4 episodes, with professional guests. Episodes will be released bi-weekly (every other week) and will start on the 6th of February.