Denzil Bailey & Raymond Chai

Welcome to Episode 5 of Should the Show Go On? 🎙️This week I'm joined by two people I absolutely adore – the brilliant Denzil Bailey and Raymond Chai.From the moment we hit record, I knew this episode was going to be beautifully chaotic... and it absolutely delivered. There were so many moments where we laughed so hard that we actually had to edit some of the laughter out! I genuinely don't think my cheeks have ever recovered. 😂But beneath all the chaos and ridiculous stories is something really special. It was such a privilege to hear about both of their journeys into dance, the twists and turns that shaped them, and the careers they've built along the way. They each have their own unique story, but what really shines through is the friendship they've shared over the years. It's full of warmth, loyalty, mischief and so much love.Naturally, there are plenty of backstage stories too... from freezing on stage and bottles to the head and all the wonderfully absurd moments that only seem to happen in theatre. Thank you both for saying yes to the podcast, for making me laugh until I nearly cried, and for sharing your stories with such honesty, generosity and humour. Recording this felt like sitting down with old friends, and I hope that's exactly how it feels to listen.A huge thank you, as always, to the Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement. Their generous support has made Should the Show Go On? possible and allows these conversations to remain completely ad-free.Enjoy the episode, and thank you so much for listening. 🎭Artwork by Steven Baker.Jingle by softfriend.