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 & others I met along the way professinally? So now, I’m sitting down with them individually to hear about their stories and to understand where they are now, 20 years or so 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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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 & others I met along the way professinally? So now, I’m sitting down with them individually to hear about their stories and to understand where they are now, 20 years or so 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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Claire Fishenden now known as Claire Cable is a Performer, Business Woman, and Children's Author - https://www.instagram.com/claire_cable
She has recently become a children's author of 'The Seven Legged Spider' which is available to Pre-Order Now - The Seven-Legged Spider (Pre-Order Special)
with some of the proceeds going to 'Alfie's A Team', which raises money to help families with a child with a disability in Southend and Essex.
Hailing from Romford in Essex, she gained a place at the Arts Educational Schools, Chiswick. Upon graduating in 2004 she booked a role in the West End Cast of 'Mamma Mia!' where she understudied the leading role of Sophie. She then went on to appear in UK Tour and West End Production of ‘The Sound of Music’, understudying and then playing the role of 'Liese'l & understudying the role of 'Maria'.
She appeared in both the motion picture of ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’. As well as in screen roles on screen in ‘The Bill’, ‘Jonathan Creek’ and ‘Locked Up Abroad’.
In 2012, she started a business with 'Arbonne', which has taken her all over the world as a speaker and performer. She still keeps her toe dipped in the performing world with your entertainment company ‘West End Voices’.
Claire was recently been diagnosed with ADHD, something she is keen to discuss with the world to help others understand and encourage others to get diagnosed.
If you have been affected by any topics discussed in todays episode please see below for some helpful resources -
Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)
ADHD UK - https://adhduk.co.uk/
988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/
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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