Episode #282 Going Abroad with Sam Parkes

Dan is joined by actor, singer, and dancer now based in the UK, Sam Parkes in the third "Going Abroad" themed episode!We chat about the process and move over to London, the difficulty of setting up your life in a different country, being a fresh face in the audition room, the stressful part of having to prove yourself again, the group of Australian performers that congregate in London, getting the job on Matilda, stepping into the machine of Matilda, the exciting and nerve wracking life of a swing, the process of becoming comfortable working on Matilda, digging into the work, the similarities and differences between working in Australia and the UK, the never ending run of The West End, learning to space out holidays, remembering to have a day before he starts his day, stepping into a London theatre for the first time, the reaction he received from people back in Australia after getting Matilda in London, initially being a BMX rider, realising he could make a career as a performer, his schooling experience, getting thrown into the deep end early, the cruise ship experience, being able to invest in your career, getting Moulin Rouge, Sam's advice to people thinking about moving overseas, and a whole lot more!Cover Photo (background): Matty Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.