Kara Alberts-Turner, Liam Horrigan and The Sound Company Ltd

You're On Tonight

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You’re On Tonight is a weekly podcast shining a spotlight on understudies, swings and covers in the theatre industry. Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner and Liam Horrigan , it shares extraordinary, behind-the-scenes stories from the people who ensure the show must go on. New episodes every Wednesday. Get in touch: youreontonight@gmail.com www.instagram.com/youreontonight www.youtube.com/youreontonight www.tiktok.com/youreontonight Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by The Sound Company . www.sound.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kara Alberts-Turner, Liam Horrigan and The Sound Company Ltd

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I Was Terrified to Walk Out on Stage - Ellie Leach & Hannah Boyce | Nudity, Nerves & Never Giving Up 18.02.2026 1:08:03

Strictly Come Dancing winner and star of Coronation Street, Ellie Leach, had her stage debut as Miss Scarlett in 2024 in Cluedo 2. Hannah Boyce starred opposite her, was the show's Resident Director, and also understudied Ellie. Here, for the first time ever, Ellie tells us how terrified she felt about performing for live theatre, and Hannah gives her own experiences of what it’s like for an actor...

I’ve Understudied The Same Role For 15 Years - Longevity, Addiction & Being a World Record Holder | Clive Marlowe 11.02.2026 43:29

Clive Marlowe is a world-record holder: he has been covering the same roles on The Mousetrap for 15 years, making him the longest-serving understudy in history and understudy royalty. This is an episode like no other.  Clive reveals incredible stories from his career, including show-stops, acting through COVID, and the terrifying moment when you’re finally told ‘you’re on tonight.’ He reflect...

I Was Booed By 3,000 People - Musicals, Mayhem & Menopause | Dawn Buckland 11.02.2026 40:09

Dawn Buckland has been performing for over 40 years, starting her professional career on Starlight Express when she was just 17. Since then, she’s worked non-stop on stage and screen from Billy Elliot and Fame, to Mamma Mia 2 and Wonka. Dawn has the best collection of stories that you’ve never heard the likes of - until now. In this episode, Dawn talks chaos and crashes on Starlight Express, causi...

Welcome to You're On Tonight 03.02.2026 3:14

Launching 11th February, You’re On Tonight is a weekly podcast shining a spotlight on understudies, swings and covers in the theatre industry. Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner and Liam Horrigan , it shares extraordinary, behind-the-scenes stories from the people who ensure the show must go on. New episodes every Wednesday. Produced by The Sound Company. www.sound.co.uk Get in touch: youreontonight@gm...