Dressing Room Banter
Dressing Room Banter
Dexter Whitehead
What’s not to talk about when you are backstage waiting for your next entrance? Join Dexter Whitehead as he sits down with special guests from each and every part of the theatre and brings you into the dressing room too. So pick up your interval coffee or pour your post show wine and get ready for some dressing room banter. “There are no small parts, only small actors”. – Konstantin Stanislavski
Episode 25 - Liz Plumpton
From open air performances to the trials of Stephen King's Misery, Liz Plumpton joins us in the dressing room to tell some stories from playing the wicked witch of the west to directing her next project The Revlon Girl.  Don't miss out on this brilliant episode and Stay Healthy!
Aug 13, 2021
47 min
Episode 24 - Michael Jenkins
Producing in a pandemic and accidentally becoming the face of Strongbow! The wonderful Michael Jenkins joins us in the dressing room this week to chat about his career so far and the exciting times ahead with his new show "Music of the Night" opening next week!  Join us as we talk about The Last Five Years, Come From Away and much much more.  Enjoy the banter and stay healthy.
Aug 6, 2021
43 min
Episode 23 - Tom Brookes
Talking musicals, mishaps and mayhem. Musical director Tom Brookes tells us about his favourite shows, the ups and downs of rehearsals and  teaching tone deaf podcast hosts how to sing. Sit down, relax and have some fun in the dressing room.
Jul 30, 2021
39 min
Episode 22- David Thane
Potentially the funniest prank call yet and a very awkward finish the lyrics, this week Dave Thane talks pro panto vs am dram panto, a sleeping director and falling flats. With plenty more stories of family, friends and theatre enjoy the banter and stay healthy.
Jul 23, 2021
45 min
Episode 21 - Alexander Westwood
In the dressing room this week we sit down with new kid on the block Alexander Westwood as we talk about being an extra on Netflix, and working your way to becoming the next Doctor Who. Enjoy and stay healthy.  
Jul 16, 2021
37 min
Episode 20 - Alison Connell
Literally bursting into the dressing room this week, the fireball of energy that is Alison Connell tells some stories from playing Shenzi in The Lion King and dealing with the struggles of trying to get cast as a black actor.  So many laughs and some hard hitting realities make this episode one not to be missed.  Do yourself a favour and educate yourself by listening and remember to stay healthy. 
Jul 9, 2021
42 min
Episode 19 - Jonathan Blake
Joins us with Jonathan Blake, musical theatre performer and host of the popular podcast Theatre World News.  We chat about movies that work as musicals, superhero stage adaptations and finding a love for theatre as a fifteen year old.  We also talk about diversity in the world of theatre and what it's like going the Full Monty on stage.  Enjoy the banter! 
Jul 2, 2021
43 min
Episode 18 - Jeffrey Holland
Hi-de-Hi folks! In this exciting episode T.V. legend and all round nice guy Jeffrey Holland sits down to reveal some secrets from his years in the business. From how it all started trying to pick up girls, to a one man show 40 years in the making.  We talk about the wobbly sets of Crossroads and the beautiful friendships in Hi-de-Hi! Sit back and enjoy the banter.
Jun 25, 2021
51 min
Episode 17 - Phebe Jackson
At last the one and only Phebe Jackson joins Dexter in another fantastic episode of Dressing Room Banter.  We talk everything from starting out in theatre to keeping up with a quality cast.  From Fame to West Side Story the girl with the pipes spills the beans on scary spiders, dealing with dancing and friendships that find their way onto the stage. 
Jun 18, 2021
48 min
Episode 16 - Karen Bailey
This week we have the talented Karen Bayley alongside her comic companion Bertie the dog! Sit down and join us as we talk all things stand up,  how things really work on T.V. panel shows and what it is like to write jokes for other folks.  We also hear some stories of first gigs, worst gigs and some hilarious stage escapes gone wrong.  Enjoy the banter. 
Jun 11, 2021
55 min