Performing In Life - The Trafalgar Education Podcast

Some people talk about determination, Colin Charles has lived it. From a working class background in an industry that wasn't built for him, to standing on the most iconic stages in the world, Colin's journey is one of those stories that makes you sit up a little straighter and believe a little harder in yourself. In this episode, Colin opens up about what it really takes to make it in musi...

You know those conversations that just make you feel better about being alive? This is one of them. Donna Easton joins us for a warm, funny and genuinely life-affirming chat about something we all deserve a lot more of - joy. Not the Instagram version. The real, messy, dancing without wine kind. We talk about the days when life feels like a mixed-up soup, why we need to stop punishing ourselves fo...

From Yearbook Dreams to Bubble Tea Empire: Suneet Sachdeva on Passion, Resilience and Purpose. From being voted “Most Likely to Win Big Brother” in his school yearbook to founding the UK’s largest bubble tea brand, Suneet Sachdeva has built an empire one cup and one challenge at a time. In this episode of Performing in Life , Suneet shares the story behind Bubble CiTea, the company he launched in...

In this episode, we dive behind the curtain with Bethany Weaver in her first ever interview as she shares her incredible journey from teaching at Stagecoach to stepping onto one of the most iconic movie sets of all time - Wicked: For Good . We talk about everything from her early performance instincts to surreal moments like meeting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the quirks of filming with a dog...

Turning Rejection into Stardom: Hayley Palmer on Confidence, Grit & Glitter TV Presenter, Producer, and all-round powerhouse Hayley Palmer joins us to talk about her journey from Stagecoach dance teacher to Sky TV prime-time presenter - and the sparkle (and setbacks) along the way. Armed with her trusty prop - a tiara - Hayley opens up about learning to wear her crown with confidence, building...

This episodes Performing in Life guests are true icons of British music and television - David & Carrie Grant, BAFTA award-winning broadcasters, vocal coaches, authors, and campaigners whose work has inspired generations of performers. From the early days of Pop Idol and Fame Academy to BBC Radio London’s Saturday Breakfast Show, their story is one of creativity, conviction, and compassion. To...

From co-founding the world’s largest live theatre company to launching Trafalgar Entertainment, Dame Rosemary Squire has spent her career shaping the stages we know and love. In this episode of Performing in Life , she shares the extraordinary journey behind the curtain from her early days in Nottingham to producing Broadway shows, live-streaming global events, and winning Entrepreneur of the Year...

From dazzling gala press nights to juggling life as a mum, Stagecoach principal, performer, and personal trainer, Sophie Isaacs has lived a life full of curtain calls - both on and off the stage. In this episode of Performing in Life , Sophie shares her full-circle journey: from singing in a Stagecoach Joseph choir to starring in Six , Heathers , Rocky Horror , and beyond - all while carrying her...

Performing in Life is the new podcast from Trafalgar Education, home to Stagecoach Performing Arts and Drama Kids. With over 80 years’ combined experience helping young people build confidence through the arts, we’ve seen first-hand how performance skills translate into life skills. But we know there’s always more to learn. In this series, we’ll be talking to a wide range of guests: from those who...