Spread Your Wings and Fly

Phil Dale
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Phoenix Film and Theatre School Creative Director Phil Dale talks to alumni who are currenty working in the performing arts industry about their journey, their experiences, their favourite Phoenix memories and any advice they have to those wanting to forge a performing arts career.

Episodes

  1. Episode 10 - Doug Deans

    05/03/2024

    Episode 10 - Doug Deans

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student and professional playwright Doug Deans. They discuss his love of the written word, his passion for the arts and how his autism has impacted on his career.

    55 min
  2. Episode 9 - Theo Ancient

    03/13/2024

    Episode 9 - Theo Ancient

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to Phoenix alumni, RADA graduate and star of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Theo Ancient. They discuss his journey into professional theatre, his love of working with young people and the toxic self-confidence we should all be aware of.

    58 min
  3. Episode 8 - Mack Newton

    02/07/2024

    Episode 8 - Mack Newton

    Phoenix Film and Theatre School Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student and performer at Universal Studios Japan, Mack Newton. In this broad ranging conversation they discuss the benefits of travel, the pros and cons of drama school training and how being 'spectacularly unfussy' can help your career.

    35 min
  4. Episode 7 - Emily Irish

    01/02/2024

    Episode 7 - Emily Irish

    Phoenix Film and Theatre School Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student and west end production electrician Emily Irish. They discuss her training at LAMDA, her favourite Phoenix memories and how she strives to be succesful in a male dominated environment

    35 min
  5. Episode 6 - Paul Smith

    12/03/2023

    Episode 6 - Paul Smith

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to Phoenix alumni and Artisitic Director and CEO of Middle Child Theatre Company Paul Smith. Thay chat about his journey into professional theatre, his mental health and how one small conversaton can change the couse of your entire life.

    49 min
  6. Episode 5 - Dave Hearn

    11/02/2023

    Episode 5 - Dave Hearn

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to Phoenix alumni and founder member of Mischief Theatre Company Dave Hearn about The Play That Goes Wrong, taking direction notes from Hollywood legend JJ Abrahams and how he keeps his feet on the ground.

    56 min
  7. Episode 4 - Abigail Carter-Simpson

    10/10/2023

    Episode 4 - Abigail Carter-Simpson

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student Abigail Carter-Simpson about her TV appearance on Britain's Got Talent as well as her journey from musical theatre performer to stand-up comedian and everything in between.

    45 min
  8. Episode 3 - Kayleigh McKnight

    09/06/2023

    Episode 3 - Kayleigh McKnight

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student Kayleigh McKnight about touring the world with Hugh Jackman, how to deal with audition stress and her next big role in the west end.

    39 min
  9. Episode 2 - Tom Brace

    07/30/2023

    Episode 2 - Tom Brace

    Creative Director Phil Dale talks to former Phoenix student Tom Brace about his professional magic career, his struggles with OCD and, of course, his favourite Phoenix memories

    32 min
  10. Episode 1 - Michael Fentiman

    06/30/2023

    Episode 1 - Michael Fentiman

    Phil Dale talks to Olivier and Grammy nominated west end director Michael Fentiman about his journey into the industry, his mental health and his favourite Phoenix memories.

    20 min
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Phoenix Film and Theatre School Creative Director Phil Dale talks to alumni who are currenty working in the performing arts industry about their journey, their experiences, their favourite Phoenix memories and any advice they have to those wanting to forge a performing arts career.

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