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Keep Calm And Kerry On
by Kerry Ellis
Kerry Ellis is a West End and Broadway Star. Best known for playing the first British Elphaba In Wicked, We Will Rock You, Cats, Les Miserables and Touring the world Performing with Rock Legend Brian May. In this new series, Kerry is sitting down with stars of stage, song and screen to discuss their highs and lows. These candid and eye opening conversations discuss the realities of a life in front of the spotlight and what happens in the moments when it is not shining quite as bright. These honest accounts of determination and success will leave you inspired and ready to take on any challenge. Each guest will have the chance to look back to their younger days, at moments that may have seemed to tough and give their one piece of advice to... Keep Calm And Kerry On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Episodes
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Live at The Theatre Cafe With Cassidy Janson, Aimie Atkinson & Michael Auger
In this very special season finale Kerry is joined by 3 amazing guests live from The Theatre Cafe. Cassidy Janson, Aimie Atkinson & Michael Auger all share their highs and lows of a career in theatre and they share how exactly they... Keep Calm And Kerry On. Follow Cassidy - @cassidyjanson Follow...
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Lee Mead
In this episode Kerry is chatting to TV and Theatre Star, Lee Mead. Lee rose to fame on our screens after winning the BBC's 'Any Dream Will Do'. Since then he has gone on to become a staple of the UK theatre world with shows such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wicked, Legally Blonde and of course,...
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Michelle Gayle
This Week Kerry is chatting to Writer, Tv, Theatre and recording star, Michelle Gayle. To say Michelle's career has been carried would be an understatement, from her early years in grange hill to her breakout role in Eastenders. She later went on to a recording career, became a novelist and…
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Harriet Thorpe
This week Kerry is chatting to TV, Film and Theatre legend, Harriet Thorpe. Harriet is probably best known for her roles as Carole Parkinson in Brittas Empire and Fleur in Absolutely fabulous. These roles have cemented her as one of the UK's most iconic comedy actresses. No stranger to drama, she...
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Dalton Harris
This week Kerry is Joined by Theatre Star and Recording artist, Dalton Harris. Dalton found international fame on the ITV television series The X-Factor. Daltons opens up about his experience on the show and how his experience of fame has changed his outlook. He shares his journey from back home…
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Duncan James
In todays episode Kerry is joined by Pop and Theatre star, Duncan James. Duncan is probably best known as one quarter of the award winning pop band Blue. Since the band Duncan has become a household name in his own right through his acting work in shows like Hollyoaks as well as TV appearances in...
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Lucie Jones
This week Kerry is joined by west end star, Lucie jones. Lucie first found fame on ITV's The X Factor as well as representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest. Since then she has gone on to become a name to be reckoned with within musical Theatre having played Cosette in Les Miserables, Meat...
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Sam Tutty
This week Kerry is joined by west end star, Sam Tutty. At the age of 23 Sam is already a name to be reckoned with. He has a leading west end role as Evan in Dear Evan Hansen under his belt as well as an Olivier award! Same opens up about finding success at such a young age, His 13 auditions to...
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Faye Tozer
In this Episode Kerry is chatting to pops star and stage sensation, Faye Tozer. Faye found fame as one 5th of the pop group Steps. They have gone on to perform in arenas around the world, should millions of records and continued to re-invent themselves for the better part of two decades. Outside...
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Cheryl Baker
This week Kerry is chatting to Radio, Tv and Pop star, Cheryl Baker. Cheryl found fame after winning The Eurovision Song Contest as one quarter of Bucks Fizz in 1981. Bucks Fizz went on to tour the world and Sell millions of records. Cheryls career hasn't stopped at just pop music though, She has...
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Layton Williams
This week Kerry is chatting to film, tv and west end star, Layton Williams. Layton found success at an early age appearing in Billy Elliot and Thriller Live in the west end as well as his starring roles in TV's Beautiful People and Bad Education. Layton became a household name after taking over…
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Rita Simons
Keep Calm and Kerry on is back for its fourth season! This week Kerry is joined by star of stage and screen, Rita Simons. Rita became is an award winning actress who became a household name after finding fame as Roxie Mitchell in the BBC soap, Eastenders. She has been a firm TV favorite for many...
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Checking in - Join me at The Theatre Cafe for Keep Calm & Kerry On Live on the 27th June!
Hi guys, I just wanted to check in before season 4 gets underway to say a huge thank you to everyone who has listened and kept supporting the podcast. I also wanted to let you know about Keep Calm And Kerry On Live which is happening at The Theatre Cafe in London on the 27th June. Come along and...
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Brian May
In this very special season finale episode, the tables have turned. Kerry is sitting down and being interview by Queen rock legend, Brian May. With over 50 years in the music industry, Brian May is a force to be reckoned with. Kerry and Brian have known each other for many years, they have toured...
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Tamzin Outhwaite
This week Kerry is chatting to award wining actress, Tamzin Outhwaite. Tamzin became a household name when she took on the role of Mel Owen in BBC soap Eastenders. She has gone on to become a firm tv favorite with roles in; Hustle, Hotel Babylon, The Fixer, Silent Witness, Law & Order UK and many...
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Sharon D. Clarke
This week Kerry is chatting to stage, screen and music industry legend, Sharon D. Clarke. Sharon is a three time Olivier Award winning actress. She is probably best known from television for her roles in Holby City and Doctor Who whilst her stage credentials are too long to list, but these…
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Robin Windsor
This week Kerry is chatting to Strictly Come Dancing professional, Robin Windsor. Robin is probably best known for his time on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. He has also toured the world and performed on both the West End and Broadway. His credits Include; Burn The Floor, Dance To The Music and...
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Anita Dobson
This week Kerry is chatting to film, tv and theatre legend, Anita Dobson. After many years working as an actress, Anita found fame in the 1980's when she took on the role of Angie Watts in Eastenders. After becoming a household name she soon went on to take on roles in Television (Red Dwarf,...
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Tim Rice
This week Kerry is chatting with Lyricist and Musical Theatre legend, Sir Tim Rice. Tim is probably best known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he wrote, among other shows, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita. His other works...
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Claire Richards
This week Kerry is chatting to pop superstar, Claire Richards. Claire found fame at a young age as one fifth of the pop group STEPS. With nearly 25 years experience in the music industry as part of the band, Claire has experienced many highs and lows. She shares her early inspirations and what…
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Sam Bailey
This week Kerry is chatting with theatre star and X-Factor Winner, Sam Bailey. Sam found fame as the winner of The Xfactor and has since gone on to huge success. With two solo albums, three headline tours and starring theatre roles such as Matron Mama Morton in Chicago, under her belt - Sam has...
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Natalie Weiss
This week Kerry is chatting to broadway star, Internet sensation and world renowned vocal coach, Natalie Weiss. Natalie gained an international following from her performance videos and popular YouTube web series, 'Breaking Down The Riffs'. She has a host of Theatrical credits under her belt...
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Pasha Kovalev & Anya Garnis
This week Kerry is chatting with Ballroom superstars, Pasha Kovalev & Anya Garnis. Pasha and Anya are probably best known here in the UK for their time as Pro's on Strictly Come Dancing. In this amazing interview they share their journey from being partnered together as teenagers to traveling the...
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Ore Oduba
In this episode Kerry is chatting with television presenter and Strictly Come Dancing winner, Ore Oduba. Ore has had an incredible career spanning both stage and screen. Starting as a children's presenter on Newsround and a radio staple, before later becoming a household name as the winner of...
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Bonnie Langford
Keep Calm And Kerry On is back for season 3! Kerry Ellis is back chatting to the stars of stage and screen, to find out what makes them tick and what drives them to keep 'Kerrying' on. In this episode Kerry is chatting with stage, film and television legend, Bonnie Langford. This year Bonnie is...
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Live Wicked Special - Louise Dearman, Oliver Tompsett & Alice Fearn
As a special treat to end Season 2, join Kerry for a very special Live episode. Recorded earlier this year this Wicked special features live interviews with famous wicked alumni Louise Dearman, Oliver Tompsett & Alice Fearn. In this incredibly special episode, the Kerry, Louise, Oliver and Alice...
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Jennifer Ellison
This week Kerry is chatting with film, Theatre and TV Star, Jennifer Ellison. Jennifer has had a incredibly successful and diverse career. From her early days in Brookside to training the next generation of dancers in Dance Mums UK she has rarely been off our TV screens. She has taken on the pop...
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Matt Evers
This week Kerry is chatting to Dancing On Ice Star, Matt Evers. Born in the USA, Matt took a risk after receiving a mysterious phone call inviting him to the UK to take part in a new TV show that planned on teaching celebrities how to Ice Skate. Little did he know how his life was about to…
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Don Black
This week Kerry is chatting with legendary lyricist, Don Black. Don has had an incredible career earning him an Oscar for his song Born Free, five Academy Award noninations, two Tony Awards plus three Tony nominations, Five Ivor Novello Awards, a Golden Globe and many platinum, gold and silver...
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Rhiannon Lambert
This week Kerry is Joined by Nutritionist & Author, Rhiannon Lambert. Rhiannon is best know as one of the Uk's most established Nutritionists. With a large social following and multiple books under her belt, Rhiannon inspires people to look art Nutrition in an accessible and realistic way through...
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Maiya Quansah-Breed
This week Kerry is Joined by Musical Theatre star, Maiya Quansah-Breed. At 23 years of Age Maiya is a shining light for young talent everywhere. In this episode she talks about landing the role of Catherine Parr in Six. A show that would go on to become one of the most successful new British...
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Joe McElderry
This week Kerry is chatting with Recording artist, tv and theatre star, Joe McElderry. Joe found fame at the early age of 18 after winning the sixth series of The X-Factor. Since then he has gone on to become a household name and a firm favorite on Tv and stage. He has appeared on a host of shows...
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Summer Strallen
In this episode Kerry is chatting to Theatre and Tv star, Summer Strallen. Summers West End credits are incredible having appeared in such shows as Cats, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Guys and Dolls, Love Never Dies and of course her starring role as Maria in The Sound Of Music. Now living in New…
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Zoe Birkett
This week Kerry sits down with TV and Theatre star, Zoe Birkett. Zoe rose to fame appearing on the very first series of Pop Idol at the age of 16. Since then she has gone on to become a successful recording artist, Tv personality and Theatre star. Her theatre credits include; Priscilla - Queen of...
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Claire Sweeney
This week Kerry sits down with TV and Theatre star, Claire Sweeney. Claire rose to fame in her breakout role as Lindsay Corkhill in Brookeside. Since then she has gone on to grace endless TV shows including; Benidorm, Holby City, Merseybeat and 60 Minute makeover as well as starring roles on…
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Arun Blair-Mangat
This week Kerry is chatting to Theatre and Tv Star, Arun Blair-Mangat. Arun's theatre credits include; Britain’s Got Bhangra, Hairspray, Romeo and Juliet and Kinky Boots. He is probably most widely know for his breakout role as, 'May' in the Olivier Award winning musical, &Juliet. Arun's shares…
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Sally Morgan
This week Kerry is chatting to Tv Star and Britains best loved Psychic, Sally Morgan. Probably better known as Psychic Sally, Sally has been touring the country for more than a decade with her one woman show. She has an extensive list of high profile clients that have included; Uma Thurman…
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Lea Salonga
In this episode Kerry is chatting to Olivier and Tony Award winning star, Lea Salonga. Lea has had an incredible career on Broadway, The West End and around the world. Her theatre credits include leading roles in; Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Allegiance, Cats, My Fair Lady, Into The Woods and...
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Sheridan Smith OBE
Kerry is back for a second season of Keep Calm And Kerry On. With a brand new lineup of amazing theatrical superstars, Kerry will once again be talking them through the highs and lows of their careers, plus also finding out how they keep calm and kerry on. In this episode Kerry is chatting with…
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Denise Van Outen
In the final episode of this season, Kerry chats with star of stage and screen Denise Van Outen. Denise rose to fame as a presenter on The Big Breakfast before making a name for herself as an actress and theatre star. She has starred in various musicals and theatre productions including Chicago,...
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Adam Garcia
This week Kerry chats with TV, Film and Theatre star, Adam Garcia. Adam rose to fame as the star of Saturday Night Fever in Londons West End. He has gone on to appear in countless theatre productions around the world, including Wicked with our very own Kerry Ellis! Outside of theatre he has found...
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Matt Flint
In this episode Kerry chats with television and theatre choreographer, Matt Flint. Matt rose to fame on the UK TV show So you think you can Dance? Winning the second series. Matt was already an established west end performer but soon moved on to become one of the ups premier choreographers…
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Emma Barton
In this episode Kerry sits down with TV and Theatre star, Emma Barton. Emma is perhaps best known for playing Honey Mitchell in Eastenders. She has performed on both stage and screen with credits including The secret garden, grease, Chicago and One Man Two Guv'nors. You may also know her for her...
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Shaun Escoffery
In this episode Kerry sits down with, West End star and recording artist, Shaun Escoffery. Shaun is an Olivier award nominated actor with such shows as Les Misérables, Smokey Joe's Café, Tommy and Mama I Want to Sing under his belt. However, In the world of theatre he is probably best know for…
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Samantha Barks
This week Kerry chats to Theatre, TV and Film star, Samantha Barks. Samantha rose to fame on the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything. Her list of theatre credits is incredible including; Cabaret, Les Mis, Oliver, Chicago, The Last Five Years and pretty Woman. And Is set to take on the leading role of...
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Alice Liveing
This week Kerry chats with personal trainer Alice Liveing After graduating from Bird College of performing arts, Alice began her career as a professional dancer, before deciding to launch herself as a personal trainer. Since then she has gone from strength to strength with 3 best selling books…
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Marisha Wallace
This week Kerry chats with west end and broadway star Marisha Wallace. Marisha appeared in the original Broadway casts of Aladdin and Something rotten! however her big break came when she joined the cast of Dreamgirls in Londons West End. Her turn in the role of Effie White catapulted her into...
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Alfie Boe
This week Kerry chats with Opera and Musical Theatre star Alfie Boe. Alfie has conquered the world’s most prestigious opera stages, led the cast of Les Miserables for nearly a year, and stolen the show at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. He has three sold-out UK Tours...
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Shoshana Bean
This week Kerry chats with Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean. Shoshana is probably best known for playing Elphaba in Wicked as well as taking on leading roles in Hairspray, Waitress and many more. As fully a fledged recording artist, she already has three albums under her belt as...
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Arlene Phillips CBE
In the very first episode of Keep Calm And Kerry On, Kerry sits down with choreographer, theatre director and television judge, Arlene Phillips CBE. Arlene will be known by many as a celebrity judge on talent shows Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance. She is also a world renowned...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kerry Ellis is a West End and Broadway Star. Best known for playing the first British Elphaba In Wicked, We Will Rock You, Cats, Les Miserables and Touring the world Performing with Rock Legend Brian May.
In this new series, Kerry is sitting down with stars of stage, song and screen to discuss their highs and lows. These candid and eye opening conversations discuss the realities of a life in front of the spotlight and what happens in the moments when it is not shining quite as bright.
These honest accounts of determination and success will leave you inspired and ready to take on any challenge. Each guest will have the chance to look back to their younger days, at moments that may have seemed to tough and give their one piece of advice to... Keep Calm And Kerry On.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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