Tom Lister, best known for his time on Emmerdale and his experience in the televised West End production of 42nd Street, opens up about the challenges of stage fright, forgetting all the lines onstage, tackling voice failures during illness and how the most rude and insensitive advice helped him override his fear of failure. Hear how he feels like an imposter in every job he’s ever had and how he prepares for those big musical theatre high notes. Lastly get a fun insight into Tom’s subconscious with light-hearted quickfire questions. Takeaways Tom Lister has been performing for nearly 25 years, best known for his role in Emmerdale. Stage fright is a common challenge for professional performers, including Tom. Internalised vocal techniques are essential for overcoming performance anxiety. You can conjure up self-belief and override fear by being ‘Johnny Big Bollocks’ Storytelling in music is crucial for connecting with the audience. Personal growth often comes from facing fears and stepping out of comfort zones. Tom believes that every job he has done has made him feel like an imposter. The best performances come from a place of conviction and feeling. Chapters and Best Bits 00:00 Introduction 01:00 From Soap Star to Stage Sensation 05:04 Forgetting all the Words Onstage! 08:04 Good Advice like a Slap Around the Face 09:07 Pushing Through Nerves for those Big Notes 11:33 Singer’s Worst Nightmare!: Flu On Stage 17:34 Imposter Syndrome With Every Role 21:51 Make Time to Face your Fears 23:12 What Makes a Good Singer 26:30 Insight into Tom’s Subconscious: Quickfire Questions 27:52 Outro   About the Host Grace is a seasoned singer-pianist, vocal coach and composer. Over the past decade she has dedicated her life to music and creativity, performing aboard luxury cruise ships across the world and composing for theatre and short films. Her original compositions have been recognised by festivals such as the Paris Film Awards and Only the Best International Film Awards. She strives now to determine how to cultivate authentic expression in music and the importance of it for mental health and human connection.   Contact Method gracehancockmusic@gmail.com www.gracehancockmusic.com www.Instagram.com/gracehancockmusic  www.Facebook.com/gracehancockmusician    #Tom Lister #singing #musical theatre #stage fright #imposter syndrome #vocal techniques #Emmerdale  #explicit    'Lullaby of Broadway' (clip in the intro) - Music by: Harry Warren, Lyrics by: Al Dubin