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How Very Hannah

Bear Lane Productions

🎭✨ Welcome to How Very Hannah! ✨🎭Hey stagey friends!! It’s Hannah Lowther here – you might know me from TikTok, the West End, or that time I went viral in a Tesco uniform. Now, I’m bringing my love for all things theatre straight to your ears with How Very Hannah!This isn’t just a podcast – it’s a show. We’re talking backstage stories, drama school games, public challenges, and brilliant chats with guests from the stage and screen. Whether I’m sharing my own journey in the industry or getting the

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37:18

Rob Madge: Panto Chaos, TikTok Stardom & Jazz Hands...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/12/16

Christmas chaos INCOMING… and this one is totally unhinged in the best way 🎄💅This week, I’m joined by the iconic (and hilarious, as this episode proves)… Rob Madge!!You might know them from My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?), their viral childhood theatre TikToks, or from the annual Christmas madness of London’s Palladium panto – and today we’re covering all of the above and more!!We throw it all the way back to child star days (we met in Oliver aged 11 ?! 😭), from Gavroche at the O2 to

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47:53

Ore Oduba: Strictly Champion to Musical Theatre Star...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/12/09

It's a musical masterclass this week, because my guest is the wonderful Ore Oduba – presenter, performer, West End leading man and all-round delight! 🎤💃From Newsround to winning Strictly Come Dancing (in 2016?!)… Ore’s spent the last decade carving out a glorious stagey path, from Grease to Rocky Horror, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Pretty Woman: The Musical, and most recently, Young Frankenstein!And in this episode, we’re chatting:His Sutton Foster superfan moment (it’s SO good)Navigating imposter

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59:23

Carrie Hope Fletcher: Elf the Musical, Veronica...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/12/02

December is here, Elf is back on stage… and so it’s only right I’m joined by the one and only Carrie Hope Fletcher!!! ❄️🎅🏼⛸️ She’s a musical theatre megastar, bestselling author, and certified YouTube queen… from child stardom to Les Mis legacy, Carrie’s done it all – and we’re getting into it. We’re talking Elf on the West End (complete with knee pads, juggling and a snow globe-induced show stop), her recent 100km Sahara trek for charity, and the surprising truth about how Heathers really took

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52:17

Emma Kingston & Zizi Strallen: Playing the West End...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/11/25

Pink goes good with green… as does How Very Hannah with the West End Glinda & Elphaba… Zizi Strallen and Emma Kingston!!With Wicked: For Good out in cinemas, it felt only right to sit down and swap stories from both sides of the emerald curtain with these two West End icons are currently leading the cast in London. We’re talking:Glinda auditions (yes, Zizi only did one 😳)Emma’s ten-year journey to playing Elphaba 💚Stage door stories, sibling fame, and the pressure of iconic rolesWicked: For

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49:44

Bronwyn James: Becoming ShenShen – Wicked Movie...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/11/18

It’s Wicked: For Good week!!!! ...and we’re celebrating in style, with Shen Shen herself, Bronwyn James!Bronwyn spills all the behind-the-scenes tea on filming both parts of Wicked, from landing the role of a lifetime to surviving six intense rounds of auditions – including full-on improv, dance numbers, and working closely with director Jon M. Chu.We chat about *that* iconic dance sequence, adjusting to life on a mega film set, and the sheer joy of bringing such an iconic story to screen. Bronwyn

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45:51

Ben Forster: ITV fame, Texting Andrew Lloyd Webber?!...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/11/11

He might’ve won *Superstar* on ITV, but Ben Forster is so much more than a TV talent show winner... This week I'm joined by the fabulous Ben as we talk about his whirlwind rise to fame - from training at Italia Conti, to starring as The Phantom in the West End, to releasing an album of stagey hits. Ben talks about the pressure and privilege of singing arena shows, why in-ear monitors can ruin your vibe, and how Andrew Lloyd Webber went from judge to mentor (and text buddy ?!) Plus we chat all about

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36:20

Georgina Castle & Josh St. Clair: 50 First Dates,...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/11/04

A world-exclusive West End musical, a first kiss in front of a live audience, and more behind-the-scenes chaos than you can shake a script at.This episode of How Very Hannah is a stagey treat, as I’m joined by Georgina Castle and Josh St. Clair - lead co-stars of 50 First Dates The Musical… our first on-stage couple!! We’re diving deep into the madness of developing, not only a brand-new show, but one that was originally a cult rom-com. We also talk navigating intimacy onstage with a co-star, and

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47:56

Lizzie Bea: Hairspray, Heathers and Haunted Theatres! 👻

How Very Hannah ·

2025/10/28

It’s Halloween week, and the theatre ghosts are officially OUT… but Lizzie Bea’s not afraid!!! 👻🎃In this spookily stagey ep, West End icon and all-round lovely gal Lizzie joins me (with her gorgeous dog, Dolly). You might know her from Hairspray, Sister Act or Heathers.We’re talking tour life chaos, the highs and lows of leading a company, and the very real experience of performance anxiety (yes, even for the pros). Lizzie also shares the wildest backstage ghost story I’ve ever heard… safe to say,

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31:53

Stevie Doc: From Mamma Mia Dreams to The Devil Wears...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/10/21

She won Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, she’s about to take on The Devil Wears Prada, and she’s here to spill the stagey tea… it’s the one and only Stevie Doc! ✨Brand-new West End leading lady, Stevie Doc’s stepping into her next huge role as Andy Sachs at the Dominion Theatre. We chat about her whirlwind journey from drama school to reality TV and what it was really like competing on screen.We chat about the awkwardness of being recognised in public, the realities of stage door life, and the

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30:44

Engaged?! My Sunset Boat Proposal Story (ft. Haribo &...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/10/14

It’s a solo episode this week… and you’re getting an EXCLUSIVE!! because I’m finally telling the full story of how I got engaged 💍✨We’re talking: Haribo rehearsal rings, a Greek boat driver, a stolen debit card and why I am, in fact, ringless…eeek!It’s chaotic, emotional…and honestly, very on brand.PLUS I’m diving into a powerful Confessions of a Drama Queen, all about body confidence on stage. From bad costumes to worse comments, we’re getting into the feels ❤️ 🎭Don’t forget, we still have 3 LIVE

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38:53

Stuart & Francis: From Starlight Express to TikTok...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/10/07

Kitchen choreo, West End kids, and a surprise engagement? This one’s got it ALL.In this feel-good episode of *How Very Hannah*, I’m joined by stagey power couple, Stuart and Francis – the West End performers-turned-TikTok stars behind those iconic kitchen musicals 👨‍🍳🎶They went viral for turning the chaos of parenting into full-blown musical numbers (complete with props, harmonies and tap breaks in the kitchen), and now they’re bringing that same magic to a *real-life* live show.We’re talking

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39:09

Aston Merrygold: JLS Fame, Theatre Etiquette &...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/09/30

Screaming, crying, throwing up… cause my heart may never Beat Again, I only had One Shot to get this right with my Eternal Love — and now The STUDIO Is Alive with the sound of Aston Merrygold on HVH!!! 😭🎤Yes, you heard right - JLS royalty turned full-blown theatre kid is here and we’re talking pop stardom, panto panic, parenting chaos, and the unexpected joy of musical theatre. Aston spills all about life after the band, how 101 Dalmatians threw him in at the deep end (literally), and why being

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45:23

Kitty Scott-Claus: Drama School Drama, Drag Diana &...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/09/23

From panto mishaps to Drag Race fame, this week’s ep is with iconic diva, Kitty Scott-Claus! ✨We’re diving into what it really takes to serve on stage (and off) as Kitty shares stories from drama school days (including a rogue pole dancing module?), the wild reality of parasocial fame, and what it felt like playing Princess Diana in drag with the nation watching. There’s backstage gossip, dream role chat, and some hilarious Heather’s memories that made me SCREAM.We also answer a dilemma from a

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46:26

Abi Clarke: Nepo Babies, TikTok Fame & Edinburgh...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/09/16

You guys... this episode is giving TikTok trauma, Olivier-worthy genes, and deeply unqualified career advice - all with the *hilarious* and *unfiltered* ...Abi Clarke 🎭✨Abi joins me to talk nepo baby status (yep - literal Olivier awards in the family), her not-so-secret theatre kid past, and how she accidentally ended up doing stand-up after realising she couldn't quite hack Les Mis. We unpack the chaos of the Edinburgh Fringe, look back on the time we both missed out on a TikTok award and tackle a

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40:19

Remember Monday: SIX to Eurovision... Girlband...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/09/10

I’ve upgraded to THREE seats in the studio… which means one thing: a girlband takeover. The icons that are Remember Monday join me for harmonies, chaos, and a whole lot of stories. We cover their Eurovision rollercoaster (yes, including the zero points moment), how it really felt walking out at Wembley Stadium, and some of their wildest theatre jobs — from Miss Honey dreams to surprise Gavroche debuts. Charlotte even tells the story of turbulence so bad the cabin crew were crying… ✈️Of course there

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54:02

TikTok, Theatre Tea, and Try-Hard Energy with Chris...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/09/02

WE'RE SO BACK!!! 🪩 🎭 ✨How Very Hannah Season 2/Forever is HERE!! Every single Tuesday new podcast eps will be coming your way from my brand new studio... so what are you waiting for?! Hit SUBSCRIBE to never miss it!And for the first ep back of this new era... we're INTERNATIONAL BABY!The very stagey Chris Olsen joins me in London! We tour the new set (Crocs, disco balls, jellycats and all), chat West End vs Broadway energy, and why trying isn’t cringe. There’s drama school confessions (fake asthma

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41:42

✨ BEST BITS FROM SERIES 1 ✨ | How Very Hannah

How Very Hannah ·

2025/06/24

SURPRISE!! 💖 Before we officially wrap on the first ever series of How Very Hannah, I couldn’t resist pulling together the ULTIMATE stagey highlights reel!This episode is packed with the very best bits from the series – we’re talking unforgettable Sparkles of the Day, iconic guest moments, behind-the-scenes chaos, and of course… some of my most outrageous stagey secrets & stories 🤭 🎭 Whether you’re a brand-new listener or have been here since Episode 1, this is the perfect round-up of all the

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36:37

Big Quiz Energy, Chaos Lifelines & Ruben Steals the...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/06/10

It’s the final episode of Series 1?! Where have the last 3 months gone, omg… So I had to go out with a bang (and a bark 🐶). That’s right – I’m joined by a very special guest…my dog, Ruben.To celebrate the end of an iconic season of How Very Hannah, we’re diving headfirst into a big stagey quiz covering everything from general theatre knowledge to deep cuts from shows I’ve performed in (yes, Heathers and SpongeBob the Musical are coming for you 🎭🧽).There are three rounds, plenty of chaos, and a

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39:15

Malfoy, Marvel and Musical Burps with Em Wallbank |...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/06/03

Guys… I am GASSED for today’s episode. But like… actually 🫨🫢It’s episode 11 of How Very Hannah and I’m joined by the insanely talented Em Wallbank - fellow content creator, Marvel queen, drama school attendee, and the girl who accidentally went viral doing a flawless Draco Malfoy impression (you know the one 👀).We chat about Em’s rise to fame, her dream roles shoutout to Elle Woods and Princess Fiona, and play a game of Marvel or Musicals (one for you film buffs...) before Em helps me uncover a

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38:11

Audition Rejections, Superstitions & Drama Game Chaos...

How Very Hannah ·

2025/05/27

Rejection? I don’t know her….Okay fine, I did, but in episode 10 I’m entering my chill era - talking all about flipping the script on audition knockbacks and finally learning not to take every “no” like it’s a personal attack from the West End gods… it’s giving ✨growth✨ We’re also diving into theatre superstitions (yes, I said Macbeth, and no, I’m not sorry), plus I reminisce on the time MICHAEL JACKSON showed up at Oliver?! I wish I was making it up.Oh – and wait… is that someone at the curtain? 👀

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