The Greatest Show Woman

I chatted with Director of Shrek the Musical (2024) Juliet Gough about her beginnings as a dancer and actor. What kind of discipline does it take to commit to your artform and what she was like as a kid? Her 20+ years in the entertainment industry lends itself to many insightful stories and reflections.

Elisabeth gives insight into life as a high end escort in London. What do male clients ask for? Do they like going down on a woman? What are the weirdest requests she's received and how did she find herself working in the sex industry? In 2024 she released her debut novel based on her real life: Unashamed - why do people pay for sex. Unashamed is a no-holds-barred, taboo-busting account of the...

Olivia is probably most known for her role as Milla Jovovich's stunt double in the final instalment of the Resident Evil films due to sustaining a horrific motorcycle accident that resulted in the amputation of her left arm. Begging her career as an international model in South Africa ten migrating to Thailand to be a professional Muay Thai boxer, she is an undeniable force and an inpiration to he...

How do you become a prima ballerina? What sort of dedication and training does one have to commit to? Charlotte Broom has enjoyed a 25-year career as a ballet and contemporary dancer. She was principal artist at Northern Ballet Theatre and Cullberg Ballet, Sweden, and also performed in numerous productions at the Royal Opera House, Sadlers Wells and in the West End. Charlotte is co-founder and art...

What's it like wearing the wonder woman costume or dancing in one of Paris's most renowned theatre shows? Whilst casually mentioning a childhood swimming in rivers infested with tiger sharks, one wonders if Aussie stunt women are even afraid of anything? Endearingly self-deprecating, suggesting she was a terrible dancer at a young age, Christiaan landed a job in Paris at the Moulin Rouge before em...

Known for her epic hula hooping skills, shoving paraphernalia up her nose such as drills and lollypops, and her untamed charisma on the stage. Australian circus queen Lilikoi reflects on her 20 years in circus, what it takes to get to a professional level, growing up in the circus with a circus performer mother, touring, headlining Vegas shows and her Hawaiian roots. @liliokoikaos @thegreatestshio...

What does it take to become a professional dancer and choreographer? In this conversation, Emily reflects on her vast experience performing and choreographing for major artists and events such as the Brit awards, Nike, Glastonbury, Bring Me the Horizon to name a few. Emily set up “The Business Behind Dance” to assist the next generation of dancers by providing useful industry information and tips,...

How does one outlast their peers and become one of dance music's most legendary legacies? Founding member of UK band Faithless, Sister Bliss is an enigmatic songwriter, music producer and performer. With over 50 million records sold, touring number 1 albums, and writing for film and TV, she draws on a wealth of experience from a career that has spanned three decades. In this conversation, "Blissy"...

Do households of singing and music give rise to musically gifted children? In this conversation, Liz reflects on the influence of her upbringing in her singing development. With a voice as smooth as chocolate, she has done voice-over work for major brands and advertising and kindly indulges in a game of “read the most boring manual”. Having performed with the likes of Childish Gambino, Stormzy, Be...

update* Amy won title of Commonwealth pro boxing champion 2024. What do you think it would be like to tell your loved ones that you've decided to leave your career in journalism to become a professional boxer in your 30s? At the time of this conversation, Amy is undefeated in her bouts of professional fighting. She reflects on her journey into boxing, female aggression and motherhood. She's slight...

Growing up as the only girl in a council estate full of boys, Eunice took a liking to fighting and climbing up high to hide. The UK Gladiator series of 1994, of which Eunice was the female champion, referred to her as a “scrapper”, someone who enjoys fighting. In this conversation, Eunice confirms her love of fighting, football and stunts. More starstruck by her favourite football players than the...