Brewing Actors Podcast
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Adam Robert Lewis delves into the world of stage and screen and talks to actors to find out their stories, what inspired their performances and what decisions or relationships influenced their work. For more information or suggest a guest email us at [email protected]
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Ruthie Henshall: "The name on everybody's lips is gonna be..."
July 08, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBMy guest today is actress Ruthie Henshall. Ruthie’s multi-award winning career has seen her star in the most popular musicals of the past thirty years including Cats, Miss Saigon, Crazy For You, She Loves Me, Oliver!, A Chorus Line, Les Misérables, Billy Elliot and Chicago. She has also enjoyed tremendous success in plays, in concert and on television. Ruthie recently returned to Chicago play Mama Morton in the West End, making her the only British actress to have played all three leading fe...
John Owen-Jones: Master of the Parts
May 27, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBOriginally from Burry Port in South Wales, John has released 6 studio albums, worked extensively in theatre and has appeared on television, radio and in concert all over the world. At the age of 19, John left Wales to study acting at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Since then he has worked as an actor and singer in theatres all over the country in a great number of different shows. However, he is probably best known for his acclaimed record-breaking perfo...
Charlotte Westenra: Directing Theatre
April 29, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBCharlotte is a stage director and dramaturg specialising in political theatre and new writing, with an emphasis on the development of British musicals. She is currently developing a contemporary political musical with writers Chris Bush and Matt Winkworth, a state of the nation drama by Owen McCafferty and a one woman musical satire with Richard Hough and Ben Morales Frost for the Barn Theatre, Cirencester. After graduating with first-class honours for Drama at the University of Manchest...
John Osborne Hughes: The Elements of Great Acting
January 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with acting coach, John Osborne Hughes John began training as an actor on the Hampshire County Specialist Speech and Drama Course. He then trained for three years at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts known as (ALRA) in London . Following his training John then went on to do a further two years as a stage director, with teacher Sam Kogan, in association with The Moscow Institute of Theatre Arts. Through John's thirst for a deeper understanding of t...
Cameron Jack: A Strategic Act
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Scottish actor, Cameron Jack. Born in Patrick, Glasgow. Cameron's earliest experiences of acting was watching films with his father and experience that cemented his ambition to pursue acting. In 1992 he received the Margaret Rutherford Scholarship to study at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Graduating in 1995, he set out on an eclectic career, appearing in everything from West End musicals to Independent British films and Hollywoo...
Sara Sugarman: Very Sara Sugarman
February 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down, virtually, with director Sara Sugarman. Sara, born in Rhyl, began her career as an actress making her television debut aged just 14 as ’Jessica Samuels’ in the BBC teen-drama ‘Grange Hill’. Sara moved away from her acting career in the 1990s and decided to further a career behind the scenes, directing. Sara gained praise behind the camera with a number of award-winning short films. Some of Sara’s early directorial pieces took place on location in the Garw Vall...
Rodney Vubya: Passion
January 29, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBMy guest today is Actor and Singer Rodney Vubya! Originally from Uganda, Rodney’s path to the stage is one I can relate to. Rodney initially started a degree in Classics at Leeds University. While studying, he immersed himself in the Stage and Musical Society in his second semester and from there he caught the bug! Rodney took a huge gamble and decided to pursue Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Since graduating, his hard work and determination has landed him some inc...
Simon Russell Beale: Tales of the Bard
November 06, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Sir Simon Russell Beale. Simon has been hailed "the greatest stage actor of his generation” and one of Britain's leading Shakespearen actors. Simon began his career at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). He's worked his way through many of the major roles in Shakespeare’s canon and can adapt effortlessly between the bard modern works. Although Simon is best known for his theatre work, Simon is one of the country’s most versatile actors bri...
Simon Russell Beale: Tales of the Bard
November 06, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Sir Simon Russell Beale. Simon has been hailed "the greatest stage actor of his generation” and one of Britain's leading Shakespearen actors. Simon began his career at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). He's worked his way through many of the major roles in Shakespeare’s canon and can adapt effortlessly between the bard modern works. Although Simon is best known for his theatre work, Simon is one of the country’s most versatile actors bri...
Scott Davies: Unmasked
October 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Scottish actor and singer, Scott Davies. Born in Glasgow, Scott trained in Opera at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Scott has worked in both Opera and Musical Theatre, performing in Carmen, Rigoletto, Tosca, Cats, Carousel, Brigadoon and Phantom of the Opera. Scott Davies has been playing the Phantom for over 25 years now. Few actors are so deeply connected as Scott Davies is with The Phantom of the Opera. From joining the show ...
Brian Cox: The Long Game
October 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBBrewing Actors Podcast returns with Series 2! In Episode 1, Adam Robert Lewis sits with Brian Cox; Olivier, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner! Brian has gained huge success on both sides of the Atlantic. One of Britain’s most admired actors working in film, television and stage today! Originally from Dundee, Scotland, Brian’s acting career began at the age of 14 with Dundee Rep. Since his early years of treading the boards in Rep up and down Britain, Brian has become an acting giant. Brian has w...
Brian Cox: The Long Game
October 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBBrewing Actors Podcast returns with Series 2! In Episode 1, Adam Robert Lewis sits with Brian Cox; Olivier, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner! Brian has gained huge success on both sides of the Atlantic. One of Britain’s most admired actors working in film, television and stage today! Originally from Dundee, Scotland, Brian’s acting career began at the age of 14 with Dundee Rep. Since his early years of treading the boards in Rep up and down Britain, Brian has become an acting giant. Brian has w...
Jenna Russell: Just Keep Moving On
July 31, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Olivier Award-Winning actress, Jenna Russell. Jenna Russell has built an impressive career carving a diverse list of productions to her name. Jenna discovered her love of Sondheim while studying at Syliva Young's Theatre School, it would be Sondhiem's score that projected Russell's career to new heights in 'Sunday in the Park with George'. Russell is renowned for bringing a sense of truth and realism into every musical role she portrays. It is ...
Michael Strassen: Being Direct
July 31, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with director, Michael Strassen. In this episode, Michael discusses his early career as an actor and the path which led him to directing as well as the many challenges facing our industry. Michael is one of the most innovative directors working in London today and has directed many productions across the UK. He’s has had a long and fortuitous relationship with The Union Theatre where he has directed 'The Fix', ‘Duncton Wood’, ‘Pacific Overtures’, ‘Ass...
Di Botcher: "Then, what happened was..!"
July 17, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Welsh actress and national treasure, Di Botcher. In this episode, Di talks frankly about her incredible career and life on and off screen. From Port Talbot, Di was a member of West Glamorgan Youth Theatre. After drama school Di gained her Equity card in the 1980s and has worked as an actress ever since, appearing on the West End stage as well as many landmark productions from the National Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company. From Shakespe...
Sophie Evans: Return to Oz
July 02, 2020 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Welsh actress and singer Sophie Evans. Sophie was born in the Rhondda Valleys. From a young age and into her teens, Sophie was a member of the Mid-Rhondda Operatic Society. In her late teens Sophie auditioned for 'Over the Rainbow', a BBC talent show in search for a Dorothy for the London revival of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the London Palladium in which she earned a place in the Grand Final. Sophie recently ‘returned to Oz’, playing Glinda in the ...
Ieuan Rhys: Goleuadau, Camera, Action!
June 18, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBAdam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with Welsh actor, Ieuan Rhys. Born in Trecynon Ieuan's earliest experiences of seeing pantomimes and performing at the local eisteddfod's cemented his chosen career path. Since becoming an actor in 1983 its fare to say Ieuan's had a varied carere both through medium of English and Welsh in Stage/Tv/Film and Radio. Ieuan's big break came with the role of Seargent Glyn James in BBC Cymru's soap opera 'Pobol y Cwm'; a role he played for 13 years. He's a...
Kelly Mathieson: Dreaming of Daaé
June 04, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn our 11th Episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with West End Star, Kelly Mathieson. Originally from Ayr in Scotland, Kelly started singing at a young age. Through singing she discovered her love of Opera and then went on to study at the prestigious Royal College of Music in London. Kelly reflects on her whirlwind journey and why she left the world of opera to make her West End debut playing Chrisitine Daaé in Phantom of the Opera, a role she always dreamed of playing but ne...
Rebecca Atkinson-Lord: A Director's Tale
May 28, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn our 10th Episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with director, Rebecca Atkinson-Lord. Rebecca hails from Wolverhampton and discovered directing while studying Ancient History and Classics at Bristol which fed her passion for brilliant stories. Rebecca went on to study directing at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA). As a director, Rebecca’s work includes new writing, classic and verse drama, modern classics, opera, musical theatre and devised work. In 2008, she founde...
Beverley Klein: Frankly Speaking
May 21, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn our 9th Episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with veteran actress, Beverley Klein. Beverley is no stranger to the stage with a career spanning 40 years. Beverley speaks openly and frankly about her career and her observations on how the industry has changed and the ongoing challenges she faces. No matter the medium, Beverley Klein brings her characters to life with a playful ferocity that leads to scene stealing performances. Beverley has played some of theatres most iconic ...
Scott Garnham: Set Out Your Stall
May 07, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn our 8th Episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with actor and producer, Scott Garnham. Yorkshire-born and bred, Scott started acting at the age of seven. Originating the role of ‘Beaky’ in ‘Honk!’, a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The 'Ugly Duckling'. From then on, Garnham’s career was set. From his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, Scott has gone on to perform in many shows from 'Les Misérables', 'Made in Dagenham', 'Billy Elliot' and most recently playe...
Niv Petel: One Man Show
April 23, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn this podcast Adam Robert Lewis talks with Niv Petel, Israeli born actor and voice over artist. Niv has worked extensively in Israel in all mediums. Niv gravitates towards physical theatre and has explored this form in his own one man show. Niv relocated to Britain to train in Musical Theatre to broaden his skillset. Here, he experienced a different industry from his native country. Following this, Niv created a one man show called 'Knock Knock!', a play about the relationship between Mot...
Amanda Henderson: Stage to Screen
April 09, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBOur 6th episode marks the start of our remote podcasting. Adam Robert Lewis sits down (virtually) with actress, Amanda Henderson. Henderson began her acting career in 'Everybody Loves A Winner' at Royal Exchange Manchester directed by Neil Barett. From there, Henderson hit the West End playing Charlotte in Cameron Mackintosh's revival of Oliver at Drury Lane directed by Rupert Goold. In 2013, Henderson became a household name, landing a role in BBC's Casualty. The British medical drama is t...
Philip Griffiths: Finding Musicals
March 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn this fifth episode, Adam Robert Lewis continues his conversation with Philip Griffiths. In Part 1 we discussed Philip’s journey through his training and his early career within Opera. We pick up with Philip’s first professional job outside of Opera with Barry Stacey's Pantomime, a stark contrast from his days at Glynebourne, however Philip’s tenacity and perseverance shows his ambition to spur himself into a new direction within the Arts. Philip has gone on to perform in some of the W...
Philip Griffiths: Tenacity & Perseverance
March 13, 2020 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this fourth episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down with Philip Griffiths. A fellow welshman who grew up in Mid-Wales. Philip spent most of his youth in and out of local eisteddfods giving him a taste for life on stage. Moving away from rural Wales, Philip trained in Opera at Manchester University. He then joined his first opera company, Glyndebourne. Philip discusses his early career in opera and the cross roads which led him to Musical theatre. Since his transition into Musical Theatre, Ph...
Philip Griffiths: Tenacity & Perseverance
March 13, 2020 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this fourth episode, Adam Robert Lewis sits down with Philip Griffiths. A fellow welshman who grew up in Mid-Wales. Philip spent most of his youth in and out of local eisteddfods giving him a taste for life on stage. Moving away from rural Wales, Philip trained in Opera at Manchester University. He then joined his first opera company, Glyndebourne. Philip discusses his early career in opera and the cross roads which led him to Musical theatre. Since his transition into Musical Theatre, Ph...
Jodie Prenger: It's a Fine Life
February 28, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn the third episode of the ‘Brewing Actors’ podcast, Adam Robert Lewis talks with Jodie Prenger. Jodie shot to fame during BBC’s ‘I’d Do Anything’ in search of ‘Nancy’ for the London revival of Oliver produced by Cameron Mackintosh. Jodie was chosen by the voting public making her West End dream a reality. Since ‘I’d Do Anything’ Jodie has continually reinforced that she really can do anything from musicals to plays to TV. Jodie has conquered all the mediums. Jodie is currently returning to...
Lynn Jezzard: Life in Ballet
February 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBIn this episode Adam Robert Lewis talks to Lynn Jezzard a former ballet dancer who rose through the ranks of Northern Ballet to become principal in many of their classic productions. Lynn discusses her humble beginnings in South East England and her early experiences of dance, starting at 4 years of age. We discuss the pressures dancers can undergo in pursuing a career and the obsession with creating the perfect physical body for ballet. Lynn has devoted her entire life to ballet not only in...
Mark Hedges: On/Off Stage
January 28, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn the first episode of the ‘Brewing Actors’ podcast, Adam Robert Lewis talks with Mark Hedges. Hedges is currently resident director for Phantom of the Opera, along with many other impressive shows under his belt and a wealth of theatrical experience. From centrestage to behind-the-scenes, the audience learns about Hedges’ life growing up, working, and his discovery of a passion for directorial work. Mark’s experiences within acting gives an insight into the actor’s journey like no other. T...
1.1 Mark Hedges: On\Off Stage
January 28, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn the first episode of the ‘Brewing Actors’ podcast, Adam Robert Lewis talks with Mark Hedges. Hedges is currently resident director for Phantom of the Opera, along with many other impressive shows under his belt and a wealth of theatrical experience. From centrestage to behind-the-scenes, the audience learns about Hedges’ life growing up, working, and his discovery of a passion for directorial work. Mark’s experiences within acting gives an insight into the actor’s journey like no other. T...