Today’s guest is the brilliant Francessca Daniella-Baker, who’s currently appearing in Disney’s Hercules in London’s West End.

Francessca’s career has taken her from major UK tours to the West End and international stages, with credits including Hadestown, The Lion King, My Fair Lady, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium.

In this episode, we talk about:
🎭 Her journey to the West End and landing roles in some of musical theatre’s biggest productions
💪 What it’s like performing in Disney’s Hercules
🎤 The unique demands of shows like Hadestown and The Lion King
🧠 Building resilience and confidence in a competitive industry
✨ The lessons she’s learned from working with some of the best creatives in theatre

Whether you’re an aspiring performer, a theatre fan, or simply love hearing the stories behind the shows, this episode is packed with honesty, laughter, and insight.

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