Stage Left, Mic On

Join host Jack Allen as he chats with Marlia Rae, a rising musical artist whose journey is rooted in emotion, live performance, and pure creativity. In this episode, Marlia reflects on the first moment music truly connected with her, and how that spark led her to performing on festival stages and sharing her sound with live audiences. 🎵 The first feeling of music and discovering her artistic voic...

Join host Jack Allen as he sits down with Isabelle Ouattara, a multi-hyphenate creative working across dance, theatre, and photography. In this episode, Isabelle shares her journey through the performing arts — from stepping into the West End at just nine years old to building her own photography business alongside professional dance training. 📸 How Isabelle built her photography business and fou...

Join host Jack Allen for a deep-dive into the world of West End Wilma, one of the UK’s most influential theatre blogs. In this episode, Jack sits down with the voice behind the platform to unpack how West End Wilma grew from a passion project into a must-read hub for London theatre fans. 🎭 How the West End Wilma blog started and evolved 📝 The most memorable and best theatre interviews over the y...

Join host Jack Allen as he sits down with Rachael Reynolds, founder of the Rachael Reynolds School of Dance and co‑owner of a thriving talent agency. In this inspiring conversation, Rachael shares: 🌟 Her journey from starting dance at age four to running her own school 🎭 The magic of summer showcases and her love for Rent and musical theatre 🏆 How her students earned a Golden Buzzer at the Nati...

Start stepping into the world of Stage Left Mic On, a new and exciting podcast. This is just a teaser for whats to come. Stage Left Mic On: Season 1 Part 1 is made of 4 episodes, with professional guests. Episodes will be released bi-weekly (every other week) and will start on the 6th of February.