Backstage Curry

By: Andy Barker
  • Summary

  • This podcast series finds Mark Curry in conversation with a range of guests with a view to asking the main questions - How did you do it? What’s it really like? What’s it like to play a leading role in a West End musical? What’s it like to represent the UK at The Eurovision Song Contest? What’s it like being on Strictly Come Dancing? What’s does it feel like to become famous?


    In each episode, Mark delves into the detail. The process. The discipline required. The challenges and the rewards. These unique, peering under the bonnet conversations give honest authentic insights to the questions we’d all love to ask our fantasy dinner party guests.


    Actor and presenter, Mark Curry, has created a new Podcast series called, “Backstage Curry”. Episodes feature, “behind the scenes”, chat with performers, broadcasters and creatives. The series is raising funds for, “Acting For Others”, by providing listeners with an opportunity to donate via the charity’s website or donations link. Mark, who has just completed a 16 month run in the musical, “Wicked”, in London, says, “I am fascinated about how other performers prepare for shows and how shows or events are put together. I’m hoping listeners will be interested too and, after listening, will be inspired to donate to, “Acting For Others”, thereby supporting any industry professionals currently facing financial or emotional challenges”. So far, “Backstage Curry”, includes conversations with the current, “Wicked”, leading lady, Alexia Khadime, West End and Dr Who star, Bonnie Langford. Plus, Debbie McGee talking about her, “Strictly”, experience and singer, Sonia, reminiscing about Eurovision and losing by an agonising one point! The Podcast is available to listen wherever you download your podcasts and is produced by Andy Barker.


    If you'd like to support my charity of choice, Acting for Others, who support all those working in theatrical professions, please follow the link below.

    https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/


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Episodes
  • SHAKATAK - FORTY FOUR YEARS OF MAKING THE MUSIC
    Nov 15 2024
    Formed in 1980 and still performing worldwide, Shakatak are enjoying continuous success with their unique jazz-funk sound. Their founder is keyboard player Bill Sharpe and here he’s joined by lead vocalist Jill Saward to talk about Shakatak’s popularity, longevity and their life on the road.

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    50 mins
  • OUT HERE ON MY OWN with Mark Farrelly
    Oct 16 2024
    Actor and writer, Mark Farrelly, talks about creating his own solo productions which include material about Quentin Crisp, Derek Jarman and Patrick Hamilton. Mark describes how his solo shows came to fruition, and discusses the logistics of writing, performing and producing the projects. Why do these particular characters, (including comedian, Frankie Howerd), fascinate him? Why did Mark want to create his own opportunities and…What’s it like being the only one on stage?

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    57 mins
  • THEN AND NOW with Valerie Holiday from The Three Degrees
    Sep 27 2024

    First created in the 1960’s and going on to enjoy chart success in the Uk, USA, Japan and most of Europe, The Three Degrees are still performing and Valerie Holiday, who joined in 1967, talks about the THEN and NOW of being with the group.. and how the 2024 tour is wowing their fans.



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    44 mins

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