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The Showcase

The Showcase

By: City Academy
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The Showcase is the City Academy podcast that gets up close and personal with trailblazers from across the arts industry, celebrating the creative forces who inject the talent and magic into the world of performing arts.


Every fortnight, host Justin Jeffreys will interview a different personality about the highlights of their performing career, the challenges they have faced and the advice they can share on breaking in and staying in!


Episodes one and two will see Justin get candid with Six stalwart Hana Stewart, currently reigning supreme in the West End as Jane Seymour, and Hamilton star Jay Perry, whose West End back catalogue includes Back to the Future and Motown.

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Episodes
  • Oscar Conlon-Morrey on playing Fagin in Oliver! and sharing the stage with Sir Ian McKellen
    Jul 11 2025

    Oscar Conlon-Morrey's list of high profile plaudits is endless, with industry icons such as Jennifer Saunders, Billy Nighy and Sir Ian McKellen praising his performances. Now he joins The Showcase to discuss the opportunity of a lifetime understudying the role of Fagin in Oliver!, reflect on his experience working with Sir Ian, and to share some surprising ambitions for the future.


    You can find Oscar on Instagram @oscar_c_m_


    Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk


    Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes


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    43 mins
  • Kim Ismay on her five-decade career in the West End
    Jun 15 2025

    Kim Ismay is one of the stalwarts of West End theatre, having enjoyed successful runs in a multitude of hit shows including Cabaret, Sunset Boulevard, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wicked and Mamma Mia, in which she appeared for seven years. This week on The Showcase, she joins Justin Jeffreys to reflect on the role that defines her, discuss her fantasy dinner party guest list, and share what she really thinks about opportunities for older actresses in the industry.


    Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk


    Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes


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    44 mins
  • Starlight Express star Jade Marvin on how skating changed her life
    Jun 1 2025

    Hot on the heels of the show’s Olivier Award win, Starlight Express’ leading lady Jade Marvin joins The Showcase to talk TV ambitions, sailing the seas with Six, and living life on roller skates.


    Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the latest @cityacademyuk


    Want to try Musical Theatre for yourself? You can sign up for one of our courses at city-academy.com/musical-theatre-classes



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    39 mins
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