The Panto Podcast

Ep 109 - Norman Barrett MBE

For the last episode I have variety royalty for you. The legend himself Norman Barrett MBE. Norman tells me how his act began, his daredevil stunts and taking his responsibilities as a ring master seriously.   You can support the podcast for the next…

Ep 108 - Paul Tate

Writer, director and seasoned pantomime dame, Paul Tate is this weeks guest. He tells me how he likes word play, the difficulty with directing and getting jobs because he was pretty. It is a very emotional episode, for which I'd like to thank Paul fo…

Ep 107 - John Archer

Magician, writer and actor John Archer is this weeks guest. He tells me how he first got in to magic, a big career change and I find out the real reason why he isn't going back to pantomime this christmas.  Here's a link to John's website https://www…

Ep 106 - Terry Gauci

Radio presenter, Dame, impressionist, writer and comedian Terry Gauci is this weeks guest.  He tells me how he got taught how to dance, doing something different in an audition and you’ll find out that you never know where performing can take you.  …

Ep 105 - Ronnie LeDrew

My guest for this episode is puppeteer Ronnie LeDrew. In this episode Ronnie tells me how he became a top puppet operator, the story of his involvement with the iconic Zippy and offers plenty of advice for getting in to the industry You can find more…

Ep 104 - Jess Conrad OBE

The legend Jess Conrad OBE is my guest for this episode. We chatted in the grounds of his home, so you’ll hear the birds tweeting and the odd train now and then.  He tells me about starting in rep, working with Charlie Drake and of course looking aft…

Ep 103 - Ben Goffe

Ben Goffe is this weeks guest.   With 21 years in the business, Ben tell me about being given the chance to perform Shakespeare, being part of a chart topping group and his aspirations on becoming a director.   You can follow Ben on Twitter https://t…

Ep 102 - Johnnie Casson

The hilarious Johnnie Casson is this weeks guest. He tells me how he likes to keep his act clean, working with The Beatles and how he loved playing Dame. 

Ep 101 - Susie McKenna

Actor, director and producer Susie McKenna is this weeks guest.  In this episode she tells me about her beginnings as a Pontins Bluecoat, playing a fearless principal boy and how she's always keen on learning on the job. You can follow Susie on Twitt…

Ep 100 - Christopher Biggins

The big 100 and we celebrate this milestone with the legend himself, Christopher Biggins Celebrating 50 years performing pantomime, Christopher tells me about his most emotional songsheet moment, the real reason he first got into pantomime and why yo…