I Understudied on the Most Nominated Show in Tony History | Stereophonic, Support & Swapping Roles - Sam Denia

And That's Season One...

Somehow… we’ve reached the end of season one. To every single person who’s sent us a message, an email, a DM, or shared their own experience with us - we genuinely cannot tell you how grateful we are. And of course… this isn’t the end. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming announcements from us soon! If you want to get in touch with the show, share your story, or just say hi, you can reach us at youreontonight@gmail.com  [youreontonight@gmail.com%C2%A0] or over on socials below. Instagram @youreontonight [https://www.instagram.com/youreontonight/] TikTok @youreontonight [https://www.tiktok.com/@youreontonight] YouTube @youreontonight [https://www.youtube.com/@YoureOnTonight] Get in contact at: youreontonight@gmail.com  [youreontonight@gmail.com%C2%A0] Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan. Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.  For The Sound Company [https://www.sound.co.uk/]: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone. Show image by Louisa Sexton. Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk Get in touch: youreontonight@gmail.com www.instagram.com/youreontonight www.youtube.com/youreontonight www.tiktok.com/youreontonight ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I Was Paid to Perform Drunk on Stage | Shocks, Shenanigans & Sh*tfaced Shakespeare - Princess Donnough

Princess Donnough is an icon. After making her West End debut as an understudy in I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, she was quickly “bumped up” to leading the show night after night – a whirlwind experience that would test any performer’s nerve. But if that sounds intense, it’s nothing compared to her time with Sh*tfaced Shakespeare. In this episode, Princess takes us inside one of the most gloriously chaotic shows in theatre – where one performer is absolutely smashed and the rest of the cast have to somehow keep a Shakespeare play on track. From audience members being dragged onstage to impromptu dance breaks and theatre mayhem, she shares what it’s really like to perform in a show where anything can (and does) happen. Princess also introduces us to her unforgettable stage persona Levi, explains why she keeps coming back to the madness, and offers a survival guide to dealing with the world’s worst hanxiety. Alongside the chaos, we hear about her meteoric rise in the West End, and Princess reflects on her journey into an industry she didn’t grow up around, what kept her going through those early years of graft, and why she’s so passionate about making sure everyone gets their shot. This is an episode about resilience, risk, and the joy of letting go – and a reminder of exactly what makes the West End so special. Princess Donnough – You’re On Tonight If you enjoyed the show, you can follow us at: Instagram @youreontonight [https://www.instagram.com/youreontonight/] TikTok @youreontonight [https://www.tiktok.com/@youreontonight] YouTube @youreontonight [https://www.youtube.com/@YoureOnTonight] Get in contact at: youreontonight@gmail.com  [youreontonight@gmail.com%C2%A0] Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan. Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.  For The Sound Company [https://www.sound.co.uk/]: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone. Show image by Louisa Sexton. Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk Get in touch: youreontonight@gmail.com www.instagram.com/youreontonight www.youtube.com/youreontonight www.tiktok.com/youreontonight ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I’ve Covered Beetlejuice & Willy Wonka | Ambition, Adapting & Almost Giving Up - James Haxby

James Haxby is an understudying legend. He’s worked on some of the biggest shows in the world - from 9 to 5 to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where he covered the iconic role of Willy Wonka.  But when James understudies - he goes all in. He tells us how he covered fourteen roles in a single production, and is currently understudying Beetlejuice on its Australian and international tour, stepping into the shoes of the role’s creator, Eddie Perfect. In this episode, James shares what it’s really like to cover such legendary parts, and how connecting with other covers across the world became a lifeline in some of the most high-pressure moments of his career. Along the way, he takes us inside his time performing with the Pop-Up Globe in Australia and New Zealand – from ‘original practice’ Shakespeare to sweating it out in full armour in 40-degree heat. He also tells the story of being pushed onstage on opening night of his first understudying job - handed a script, a shot of whiskey, and told simply to get onstage. We also dive into the surprising differences between working in the UK and Australia - and why it’s not just about the weather. But more than anything, this is an episode about resilience. From struggling to find work in Australia, to moving across the world to go to drama school, to nearly giving up on acting altogether - before one final audition changed everything. James Haxby - You’re On Tonight. If you enjoyed the show, you can follow us at: Instagram @youreontonight [https://www.instagram.com/youreontonight/] TikTok @youreontonight [https://www.tiktok.com/@youreontonight] YouTube @youreontonight [https://www.youtube.com/@YoureOnTonight] Get in contact at: youreontonight@gmail.com  [youreontonight@gmail.com%C2%A0] Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan. Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.  For The Sound Company [https://www.sound.co.uk/]: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone. Show image by Louisa Sexton. Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk Get in touch: youreontonight@gmail.com www.instagram.com/youreontonight www.youtube.com/youreontonight www.tiktok.com/youreontonight ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I Understudied on the Most Nominated Show in Tony History | Stereophonic, Support & Swapping Roles - Sam Denia

Sam Denia is quite simply one of the loveliest people we’ve ever had in the studio - and one with the most strings to his bow (pun intended). In 2025, Sam understudied in Stereophonic - the most Tony Award-nominated play in history. In this episode, he gives us a fascinating insight into what it’s like to work on a show of that scale, covering performances from an extraordinary cast including actors who have won Tony Awards for the very roles he covered, as well as Olivier Award nominees such as Zachary Hart (nominated for Stereophonic and The Seagull). But Sam’s role went far beyond covering actors. In a show built around a live band, we hear how Sam also had to be ready to step in with instruments - a completely different kind of pressure that demands precision, musicality, and total calm under fire. Alongside this, Sam talks about taking on the iconic role of Frank Spencer in a stage adaptation of Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em, and what it was like bringing such a beloved, well-known character to life again. More than anything, this is an episode about what happens when people truly support one another, and about the quiet encouragement and generosity that stays with you long after you’ve finished a job. Sam Denia - You’re On Tonight. If you enjoyed the show, you can follow us at: Instagram @youreontonight [https://www.instagram.com/youreontonight/] TikTok @youreontonight [https://www.tiktok.com/@youreontonight] YouTube @youreontonight [https://www.youtube.com/@YoureOnTonight] Get in contact at: youreontonight@gmail.com  [youreontonight@gmail.com%C2%A0] Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan. Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.  For The Sound Company [https://www.sound.co.uk/]: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone. Show image by Louisa Sexton. Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk Get in touch: youreontonight@gmail.com www.instagram.com/youreontonight www.youtube.com/youreontonight www.tiktok.com/youreontonight ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I Went On For A Role I Hadn’t Played in Three Years | Anxiety, Advocacy and Asking For Help - Laura White

Laura White is an inspiration. Not only has she been in everything in the last decade from The Play That Goes Wrong to BBC’s Doctors, she’s also been one of the leading voices shaping the culture of British theatre. Laura has incredible stories from her time understudying – from being called back to play a role she’d not performed for over three years, to what it’s like when The Play That Goes Wrong… goes wrong. But this episode is also about something much more.  In 2020, Laura set up the Page One Project – a mentorship programme supporting emerging artists from the global majority. At the same time, she began working with Applause For Thought, providing mental health support for actors and artists in the creative community.  Laura tells us why she works so passionately to support others in the industry, why it’s important to ask for help, and how her experience understudying in the West End made her realise she could be the change she needed to see.  Laura White - You’re on Tonight If you enjoyed the show, you can follow us at: Instagram @youreontonight [https://www.instagram.com/youreontonight/] TikTok @youreontonight [https://www.tiktok.com/@youreontonight] YouTube @youreontonight [https://www.youtube.com/@YoureOnTonight] Get in contact at: youreontonight@gmail.com  [youreontonight@gmail.com%C2%A0] Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner & Liam Horrigan. Produced by and recorded at The Sound Company, London.  For The Sound Company [https://www.sound.co.uk/]: Dom Boucher, Luke Nagy, Gareth Wood & Nick Thackeray-Cron alongside Freya Baldwin & Seb Stone. Show image by Louisa Sexton. Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk Get in touch: youreontonight@gmail.com www.instagram.com/youreontonight www.youtube.com/youreontonight www.tiktok.com/youreontonight ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.