The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates

067: Cheryl Fergison (Part Two)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/10/04

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast - the podcast that shines a spotlight on the performing arts and those dedicated to their craft - recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. Cheryl Fergison returns for Part Two: an intimate, funny and deeply moving conversation about EastEnders, George Michael and her extraordinary resilience.Episode Highlights Include:• From five episodes to five years: becoming Heather Trott • Creating Heather and Shirley’s friendship with Linda Henry • The

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066: Cheryl Fergison (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/09/20

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham.This is Part One of a funny, heartfelt and wonderfully candid conversation with actor, singer and author Cheryl Fergison.Known to millions as Heather Trott in EastEnders, Cheryl has a lifetime of stories beyond Albert Square. In this first half of their conversation, she and Andrew explore the experiences that shaped her: a working-class childhood, finding humour in the face of bullying, a passion for

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065: Rosie Jones (Part Two)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/08/24

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham.This is part two of an in-depth conversation with comedian, writer, actor, presenter, children’s author, documentary maker and charity founder Rosie Jones.One of the boldest and most distinctive voices in British comedy, Rosie has appeared on The Last Leg, Live at the Apollo, QI, Taskmaster, Question Time, 8 Out of 10 Cats and many more. She is also the creator, co-writer and star of the Channel 4

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064: Rosie Jones (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/08/10

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham.This is part one of an in-depth conversation with comedian, writer, actor, presenter, children’s author, documentary maker and charity founder Rosie Jones.One of the boldest and most distinctive voices in British comedy, Rosie has appeared on The Last Leg, Live at the Apollo, QI, Taskmaster, Question Time and many more. She is also the creator, co-writer and star of Channel 4 sitcom Pushers, the author

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063: Kerry Ellis (Part Two)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/07/05

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham.This is part two of an in-depth conversation with West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis.Widely recognised as one of the great leading ladies of British musical theatre, Kerry Ellis has played some of the most iconic roles in the West End, on Broadway and beyond. Best known for becoming the first British Elphaba in Wicked, Kerry’s extraordinary career includes originating Meat in the original London

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062: Kerry Ellis (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/06/22

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham.This is part one of an-depth conversation with West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis.Widely recognised as one of the great leading ladies of British musical theatre, Kerry Ellis has played some of the most iconic roles in the West End, on Broadway and beyond. Best known for becoming the first British Elphaba in Wicked, Kerry’s extraordinary career includes originating Meat in the original London cast

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061: Jack Holden (Part Two)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/06/01

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This is the second part of an in-depth conversation with Olivier Award winning actor and writer Jack Holden. Recorded just before Jack travelled to America for the Off-Broadway transfer of Kenrex, and before he went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Actor, this conversation captures him at a thrilling turning point in his career. Best known for writing and performing Cruise, his acclaimed one-man

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060: Jack Holden (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/05/17

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This episode features an in-depth conversation with now, Olivier Award winning actor and writer Jack Holden. Recorded just before Jack travelled to America for the Off-Broadway transfer of Kenrex, and before he went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Actor, this conversation captures him at a thrilling turning point in his career. Best known for writing and performing Cruise, his acclaimed one-man

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059: Martin Sherman (Part Two)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/04/30

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This is the second part of an in-depth conversation with legendary gay playwright, screen-writer and author - Martin Sherman. Perhaps best known for writing landmark gay play, Bent, As well as other stunning plays such as When She Danced, Messiah, Cracks, Gently Down The Stream and many, many others. On screen, his credits include Mrs Henderson Presents (BAFTA-nominated), The Roman Spring of Mrs

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058: Martin Sherman (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/04/06

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This episode features an in-depth conversation with legendary gay playwright, screen-writer and author - Martin Sherman. Perhaps best known for writing landmark gay play, Bent, As well as other stunning plays such as When She Danced, Messiah, Cracks, Gently Down The Stream and many, many others. On screen, his credits include Mrs Henderson Presents (BAFTA-nominated), The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone,

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057: Marina Sirtis (Part Two)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/03/16

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This episode is the second part of a conversation with actor, Marina Sirtis as the two boldly explore Marina's life and career.Episode Highlights Include:• Playing Deanna Troi in Star Trek. • Incredible encounters including King Charles and The Spice Girls. • Her West End debut in Dark Sublime by Michael Dennis. • Being reunited with her co-stars in Star Trek: Picard. • Her love of football. • Her

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056: Marina Sirtis (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/03/02

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham.This episode features an extraordinary conversation with actor and popular culture icon, Marina Sirtis.Episode Highlights Include: • A frank and honest conversation about being sexually abused as a child and how the trauma manifested into an eating disorder. • Marina's childhood, her difficult relationship with her mother, the trouble she used to get up to I her teenager years. • Marina's time at the

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055: Pearl Mackie (Part Two)

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2026/02/16

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham.This episode features part two of our extraordinary conversation with actor and activist, Pearl Mackie.Episode Highlights Include: • Her memories and lessons learned travelling in the TARDIS with Peter Capaldi in Doctor Who • How fame changed her life when appearing in Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. • Working with great actors in the West End and the advice she has been given by them •

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054: Pearl Mackie (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2026/01/31

Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham.This episode features an extraordinary conversation with actor and activist. Pearl Mackie.Episode Highlights Include: • Growing up in Brixton, a love of Judy Garland and watching musicals, wondering why there were no black faces.• The things she learned while training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School• How she survived after leaving drama schools and the many crazy jobs she had to take.• Climbing

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053: Sir Ian McKellen (Part Two)

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2025/11/15

Join host Andrew Keates ‪for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from the Two Brewers in Clapham. In this second half of an extraordinary conversation, Sir Ian McKellen reflects on some of the most iconic roles of his career; from Richard III to Gods and Monsters, Gandalf, Magneto, and his legendary collaborations with Patrick Stewart. He also dives into grassroots theatre, sitcoms, Shakespeare, queer representation, and the roles he still hopes to play. Essential listening for fans of The Lord

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052: Sir Ian McKellen (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2025/10/30

Like and SubscribeMake sure you like and subscribe to be notified the moment part two is released! Support UsIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider making a donation to help us nurture LGBTQIA+ theatre-makers and proudly tell Queer stories, by visiting www.queertheatre.co.uk/support-usSponsors & Supporters:Theataccounts: The entertainment industry's trusted accountants, looking after thousands of clients across theatre and performance. Connect at www.theataccounts.co.uk or Instagram:

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051: JP McCue aka Mary Mac (Part Two)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2025/10/13

Like and Subscribe Make sure you like and subscribe to be notified the moment part two is released! Sponsors & Supporters: Theataccounts: The entertainment industry's trusted accountants, looking after thousands of clients across theatre and performance. Connect at www.theataccounts.co.uk or Instagram: @theataccounts. Jake Waby Productions: London’s experts in theatre and live-performance videography, capturing your stories just the way you want them. From West End shows to global content, their

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050: JP McCue aka Mary Mac (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2025/09/24

Like and Subscribe Make sure you like and subscribe to be notified the moment part two is released! Sponsors & Supporters: Theataccounts: The entertainment industry's trusted accountants, looking after thousands of clients across theatre and performance. Connect at www.theataccounts.co.uk or Instagram: @theataccounts. Jake Waby Productions: London’s experts in theatre and live-performance videography, capturing your stories just the way you want them. From West End shows to global content, their

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049: Sir Stephen Fry (Part Two)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2025/07/03

Join host Andrew Keates for the second part of a very special relaunch of The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This episode features an intimate, wide-ranging conversation with national treasure, Sir Stephen Fry, celebrated writer, actor, comedian, broadcaster, and recent knight for his contributions to mental health awareness and environmental causes. Episode Highlights Include: - Views on JK Rowling and radicalised she has become and his current relatioship with

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048: Sir Stephen Fry (Part One)

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates ·

2025/06/21

The Show People Podcast is back! Join host Andrew Keates for a very special relaunch of The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This episode features an intimate, wide-ranging conversation with national treasure, Sir Stephen Fry, celebrated writer, actor, comedian, broadcaster, and recent knight for his contributions to mental health awareness and environmental causes. Episode Highlights Include: - Has Stephen ever been to the Two Brewers before? - Stephen’s formative

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