just now

S7 E6: Nina Wadia

Listen to this episode

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

This festive episode visits the pantomime: that uniquely British blend of song, dance, and silliness. Explaining its appeal is the cherished comic actor, Nina Wadia, who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk at York Theatre Royal. Nina, who grew up in India and Hong Kong, is the perfect guide to anyone who is not steeped in panto. She also discusses a career that includes her trailblazing sketch show, Goodness Gracious Me, the iconic British soap opera, EastEnders, and a terrible car crash that helped her embrace the vagaries of an actor’s life. She has also appeared in many other comedies (Still Open All Hours, All About Me, The Vicar of Dibley) and dramatic roles (Holby City, White Teeth, Skins).Nina's many awards include the Chairman's Award at the Asian Women Awards in 2004, Best Comedy Performance and Best Onscreen Partnership at the 2009 British Soap Awards, and the Outstanding Achievement in Television Award at the Asian Awards in 2013. She was awarded an OBE in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to entertainment and charity. Jack and the Beanstalk is at York Theatre Royal until 7 January 2024. Find out more about the work of the RADFollow the RAD on social media and join the conversation with host David Jays:Instagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersYouTube / royalacademydanceDavid Jays @mrdavidjaysSign up to our mailing list to keep in touch!RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign or making a donation.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First published

12/21/2023

Genres

arts

Duration

39 minutes

Parent Podcast

Why Dance Matters

View Podcast

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

  • Why Media Matters

    06/10/2018

    Why Media Matters by Christ The King Apostolic Church

    Clean
  • Why joy matters

    10/22/2017

    Rev. J. Chase <me@danhutten.com>

    Why joy matters&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Phil 4:4&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Profession of faith&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Morning&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Minister:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Rev. J. Chase&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Texts:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Philippians 4:4&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Series:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Philippians

    Clean
  • Why Love Matters - Not Just Romantic

    03/14/2018

    Why Love Matters - Not Just Romantic by Charlotte Watts Health

    Clean
  • Communion and Why It Matters

    01/26/2022

    Coming on the heels of last week's episode, "The Blood of Jesus and Why It Matters," Gordon and Ashley discuss the biblical significance of Communion and why it's important for Christians to partake in it. Referenced: Matt. 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26, Ps. 118:26-29; John 6:53-56; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; 10:16

    Clean

Similar Podcasts

  • Club Disco Dynamite

    08/12/2020

    DJ Forplay Music

    Club Disco Dynamite is a radio show brought to life at the dance club. It is a place to go and forget your troubles a place to come as you are and be how you want to be.The 1970’s were a tumultuous time and people went to the disco to forget and to be free. Experience the vibrancy and energy of the 70’s at Club Disco Dynamite. Dance the night away to fabulous disco dance music from the 70’s, and 80’s electro disco with music provided by DJ Forplay with occasional appearances by disco dance artists and local celebrities.

    Clean
  • Point of Learning

    08/12/2020

    Peter Horn

    A podcast for anyone curious about what and how and why we learn.

    Clean
  • Lost in America

    08/12/2020

    World's Smartest Podcast Network

    Why does the President of Belarus always imprison his political opponents? What does the UAE-Israel Deal mean for the Arab World? Comedians Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan turn comics stationed around the globe into embedded reporters so you can know what's really going on.

    Clean

Episode Description

This festive episode visits the pantomime: that uniquely British blend of song, dance, and silliness. Explaining its appeal is the cherished comic actor, Nina Wadia, who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk at York Theatre Royal. Nina, who grew up in India and Hong Kong, is the perfect guide to anyone who is not steeped in panto. She also discusses a career that includes her trailblazing sketch show, Goodness Gracious Me, the iconic British soap opera, EastEnders, and a terrible car crash that helped her embrace the vagaries of an actor’s life. She has also appeared in many other comedies (Still Open All Hours, All About Me, The Vicar of Dibley) and dramatic roles (Holby City, White Teeth, Skins).


Nina's many awards include the Chairman's Award at the Asian Women Awards in 2004, Best Comedy Performance and Best Onscreen Partnership at the 2009 British Soap Awards, and the Outstanding Achievement in Television Award at the Asian Awards in 2013. She was awarded an OBE in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to entertainment and charity. Jack and the Beanstalk is at York Theatre Royal until 7 January 2024.


Find out more about the work of the RAD


Follow the RAD on social media and join the conversation with host David Jays:


Instagram @royalacademyofdance


Facebook @RoyalAcademyofDance


Twitter @RADheadquarters


YouTube / royalacademydance


David Jays @mrdavidjays


Sign up to our mailing list to keep in touch!


RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign or making a donation.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments...