Cabaret Secrets Podcast
Cabaret Secrets Podcast
Gary Williams
If you want to create and perform your own amazing cabaret show, you’ve found the right place. I recorded a bunch of interviews with brilliant people covering how to structure a show, choose songs, talk to an audience, deal with lights and sound, what cruise lines want and more. You can listen to them for free right here.
How to be a Guest Entertainer by Royal Caribbean's Director of Entertainment, Ken Rush
If you'd like to entertain on the world's largest cruise ships, here's some invaluable insider information from one of Royal Caribbean's senior Cruise Directors. We discuss the kinds of acts who work best on ships, why it's not enough to be a great singer, how to won over non English speaking audiences, how long the show should be, socialising with guests onboard, why it's important to have good billing, whether you should make friends with the Cruise Director, how ratings work and whether standing ovations really matter or not.
Jun 20, 2016
25 min
Cabaret Coaching with Marcus Reeves and “Between the Songs”
Marcus Reeves is the founder of cabaret coaching services Web Coach London and Between the Songs. In this quick interview recorded at last year's London Cabaret Convention we discuss his latest support initiative 'Between the Songs'.
Sep 23, 2015
10 min
How to talk to an audience with confidence by Kai Hoffman
When she's not singing Kai Hoffman she spends her time teaching stagecraft and helping other performers reach their potential. In this Podcast she tells all.
Sep 23, 2015
11 min
From Production Singer to Solo Act by Artistic Director Lisa Cottrell
As Artistic Director for Belinda King Productions, Lisa Cottrell is responsible for the whole process of creating and presenting shows from beginning to end. In this great interview she shares her expertise.
Sep 23, 2015
33 min
Making sense of social media with George Brumme
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, Snapchat... what's the point? Is it worth spending hours updating and amended these sites? George Brummer is a social media expert who tells us how to make social media work for us.
Jul 31, 2015
25 min
A Singer's Guide to Telling Jokes with Tom O'Connor
If you're a singer who wants to add a little humour to your set don't try and become a comedian. Instead listen to advice from top comic Tom O'Connor.
Jul 17, 2015
14 min
How to keep your musicians happy. Advice from by Musical Director Pete Rogers
I chat to Musical Director Pete Rogers about a musician's perspective on what makes a good act and how to best work with the band on board.
Jul 3, 2015
12 min
Creating a show and conquering the Edinburgh Fringe by Tim McArthur
With over 20 years on the cabaret scene Tim McArthur has won critical acclaim and across the world. This interview covers everything from putting your show together, how to talk to an audience and how to crack the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Jun 19, 2015
28 min
How to be a cruise ship entertainer by Royal Caribbean Cruise Director Jerome Sueur
In this podcast I talk to Royal Caribbean Cruise Director Jerome Sueur and ask the questions you always wanted to ask but never had the chance.
Jun 4, 2015
23 min
How to take your cabaret to New York by PR expert Laura Davis
London based Laura Davis has spent years promoting shows on both sides of the Atlantic. If you want to take your cabaret across the pond, she could be your secret weapon.
May 22, 2015
13 min
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