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Life After Jazz Hands

Written by: Matthew Jones
  • Summary

  • Life After Jazz Hands is a podcast that celebrates the many paths our lives can take, and the diverse stories and characters who are - or have been - drawn to the performing arts.


    My name is Matthew Russell-Jones and 20 years ago I graduated from musical theatre college. Back then, I had ideas about how my life and career would look, what constituted success, and what I wanted from the decades ahead.


    But I’ve since realised that our lives can take many unexpected twists and turns. And this got me thinking: what were my classmates' journeys? So now, I’m sitting down with them individually to hear about their stories and to understand where they are now, 20 years on.


    From performers and directors to doctors and barbers, Life After Jazz Hands charts the diverse careers of a single graduating class across two decades. Along the way, it also explores the moments and experiences that shape us: loss, parenthood, relationships, ill health, and opportunities in the most surprising places. Join us as we navigate the highs, the lows, and the unexpected encores in the lives of those who once shared a stage.


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Episodes
  • Nicolas Pinto Sander: From Denmark to Dying on the Barricade to Doctor
    May 28 2024

    Hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, from a Chilean & Danish Background. Nic graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving he went straight into the West End Cast of 'Les Miserables'. From there he went on to appear in the National Tour of 'My Fair Lady' and 'The Wizard of Oz' at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. During this time Nic began to study his Chemistry A-Level, in order to begin to study at Medical School. He was accepted into Brighton University to Study Medicine and upon successfully graduating he went into work in Sexual Health in the NHS where he now works as a consultant.


    If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:


    NHS Sexual Health Services - https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health

    British Association For Sexual Health & HIV - https://www.bashh.org/resources/patient_information_leaflets/

    British Pregnancy Advisory Services - https://www.bpas.org/

    Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

    Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

    Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

    Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

    Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds


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    39 mins
  • Lucy Sinclair: From Nottingham to Navigating Neglect to Nourishing Your Soul
    May 21 2024

    Hailing from Nottingham. Lucy graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving college she bagged a role in the iconic TV Show 'Footballers Wives'. Following that she joined the UK Tour of 'Starlight Express'. From here she went on to star as 'Meat' in the West End Cast of 'We Will Rock You', 'Dirty Dancing' in the West End and the UK Tour of '20th Century Boy'. After getting sidetracked in jobs as a Gym Manager and Estate Agent, Lucy realized her love performing was missing and returned to the theatre in the recent London cast of 'Rehab: The Musical'. She opens in the West End Cast of 'Heathers' The Musical on the day of this episodes releases.


    If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

    Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

    Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

    Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

    Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

    Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds


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    58 mins
  • Adam Hills: From Cambridge to Cool & Collective to the Camera Lens
    May 14 2024

    Hailing from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire. Adam graduated from the Arts Educational School of Musical Theatre Class of 2004. Upon leaving college he joined the cast of the International tour of 'Mamma Mia'. Following that he joined West End Cast of 'Fame'. It was whIle performing in 'Fame' that a recurring knee injury harboured his ability to continue dance. After appearing in the West End cast of 'Eurobeat'. While working aboard a Cruise Ship for Belinda King Adam picked up a Camera and began experimenting with Photography and Headshots. Once back on land he began to build his business as a headshot photographer, and has gone on to become one of the most established headshot photographers in London, as Adam Hills Photography.


    https://adamhillsphotography.com/


    If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

    Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

    Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

    Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

    Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

    Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    54 mins

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