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Grant Francis, does a podcastRachel Marwood - Greatest Days S3 EP7Greatest Days is the official Take That music, featuring over 30 years of iconic pop music. It follows the story of a group of super fans who, after 25 years, finally get to see "The Band" in concert. In this episode, we meet Rachel Marwood, who plays Heather, and she tells me all about the show and how it is a story about friendship.
2023-09-1120 minGrant Francis, does a podcastDalrton Harris - The Drifters Girl S3 EP6In this episode, Grant Francis meets Dalton Harris, who rose to fame on X-Favtor in 2018 from humble beginnings by a river in Jamaica. Find out about Dalton and is Starring role in the UK tour of "The Drifters Girl" a brand new stage show which tells the remarkable story of the Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell is the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved.
2023-09-0415 minGrant Francis, does a podcastMarisha Morgan - Charlie And The Chocolate Factory S3 EP6In this episode of Grant Francis Does A Podcast, we meet Marisha Morgan who plays Violet Beauregarde from the musical adaptation of Roal Dahl's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.
Fresh out of stage school, Marisha perfectly embodies Violet, from the character's sassy cheek to her Influencer confidence.
Find out about Marishas favorite parts of the show, her home comforts while away on tour and discover what her favourite sweet treat is.
2023-07-2311 minGrant Francis, does a podcastJason Merrels - The Verdic S3 EP5In this episode of Grant Francis Does a podcast, we meet an actor and performer with an incredible CV, having starred in many TV shows including Casualty, Waterloo Road, Cutting It, and Happy Valley, Jason Merrels is back on stage, in the gritty crime drama "The Verdict".
The verdict comes to the stage of The Mayflower Theatre in Southampton from the 18th July 2023
2023-07-1114 minGrant Francis, does a podcastJoe Rawlinson-Hunt - The Ocean At The End Of The Lane S3 E4The National Theatre present a five star, edge of your seat, brand new stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane". Of the show, the Daily Telegraph say "The National Theatre at its ver best" and it really is quite brilliant.
In this episode of Grant Francis does a podcast, we meet Joe Rawlinson-Hunt from the production and find out about his late blooming acting career and of course, the brilliantly intricate show, which in Joe's words is "A movie plonked on the stage".
2023-06-1222 minGrant Francis, does a podcastDarren Lee - The King And I S3 EP3Grant Francis meets the director, choreographer and performer Darren Lee, who's Broadway CV is extensive with shows including Chicago and Guys & Dolls. Darren, who is currently touring the UK in Rodgers And Hammerstein's "The King And I" talked to Grant about where the spark for performance began, how the pandemic affected theatre and how the themes running through his most recent musical reflect on modern day news.
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2023-06-0511 minGrant Francis, does a podcastPete Staples - Andover, A Musical HistoryIn this episode, Grant speaks to Pete Staples, former bass guitarist from The Troggs (Wild Thing, Love Is In The Air). Pete has a new book, available from www.petestaples.co.uk which uncovers the musical history of the home town of The Troggs, Andover.
2023-05-2512 min
Grant Francis, does a podcastAlex Cardall - Disney’s Whinnie The Pooh S3 EP2Grant Francis is joined by Alex Cardall from the brand new stage adaptation of Disney's Whinnie The Pooh. Created by acclaimed American/Australian producer, director Jonathan Rockefeller.
Discover where Alex began his career and find out more about this wonderful re-imagination of the classic tales, using music and puppetry.
2023-05-1910 min
Grant Francis, does a podcastAre You Aware We Care EP6 - Meg TearleIn this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown.
Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Children's Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality.
Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".
2023-05-1230 min
Grant Francis, does a podcastAre You Aware We Care EP5 - AliciaIn this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown.
Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Childrens Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality.
Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".
2023-05-1230 min
Grant Francis, does a podcastAre You Aware We Care EP4 - Jenny Frank MBEIn this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown.
Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Childrens Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality.
Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".
2023-05-1230 min
Grant Francis, does a podcastAre You Aware We Care EP3 - MelissaIn this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown.
Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Childrens Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality.
Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".
2023-05-1030 min
Grant Francis, does a podcastAre You Aware We Care EP2 - CharlieIn this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown.
Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Childrens Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality.
Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".
2023-05-1030 min
Grant Francis, does a podcastAre You Aware We Care EP1 - Olivia & MatildaIn this series, we meet some of the hidden and often unknown army of Young Carers and listen to their stories. The episodes were recorded in 2020 during lockdown.
Young carers are amazing, inspirational young people. You can support young carers by contacting "The Childrens Society" in the UK, or by searching for "Young Carer" in your locality.
Narrated by young people and written by Grant Francis with funding from "The Audio Content Fund".
2023-05-1030 min
Grant Francis, does a podcastThe Night Before ChristmasAs a treat for Christmas, Grant Francis reads Clement C. Moore’s quintessential Christmas Eve poem, “The Night Before Christmas” set to a beautifully orchestrated festive soundtrack.
Why not download the podcast and add it to a Yoto Player?
2023-05-0604 min
Grant Francis, does a podcastJulia Sitkovetsky from the Welsh National Opera S3 EP1Grant Francis is joined by international opera superstar, Julia Stikovetsky to talk about her performance as "Queen Of The Night" in the 2023 Welsh National Opera production of The Magic Flute. Learn about her passions and how she manages performances during pregnancy.
2023-05-0619 min