From open air performances to the trials of Stephen King's Misery, Liz Plumpton joins us in the dressing room to tell some stories from playing the wicked witch of the west to directing her next project The Revlon Girl.  Don't miss out on this brilliant episode and Stay Healthy!

From open air performances to the trials of Stephen King's Misery, Liz Plumpton joins us in the dressing room to tell some stories from playing the wicked witch of the west to directing her next project The Revlon Girl.  Don't miss out on this brilliant episode and Stay Healthy!

Episode 25 - Liz Plumpton

Producing in a pandemic and accidentally becoming the face of Strongbow! The wonderful Michael Jenkins joins us in the dressing room this week to chat about his career so far and the exciting times ahead with his new show "Music of the Night" opening next week!  Join us as we talk about The Last Five Years, Come From Away and much much more.  Enjoy the banter and stay healthy.

Producing in a pandemic and accidentally becoming the face of Strongbow! The wonderful Michael Jenkins joins us in the dressing room this week to chat about his career so far and the exciting times ahead with his new show "Music of the Night" opening next week!  Join us as we talk about The Last Five Years, Come From Away and much much more.  Enjoy the banter and stay healthy.

Episode 24 - Michael Jenkins

Talking musicals, mishaps and mayhem. Musical director Tom Brookes tells us about his favourite shows, the ups and downs of rehearsals and  teaching tone deaf podcast hosts how to sing. Sit down, relax and have some fun in the dressing room.

Talking musicals, mishaps and mayhem. Musical director Tom Brookes tells us about his favourite shows, the ups and downs of rehearsals and  teaching tone deaf podcast hosts how to sing. Sit down, relax and have some fun in the dressing room.

Episode 23 - Tom Brookes

Potentially the funniest prank call yet and a very awkward finish the lyrics, this week Dave Thane talks pro panto vs am dram panto, a sleeping director and falling flats. With plenty more stories of family, friends and theatre enjoy the banter and stay healthy.

Potentially the funniest prank call yet and a very awkward finish the lyrics, this week Dave Thane talks pro panto vs am dram panto, a sleeping director and falling flats. With plenty more stories of family, friends and theatre enjoy the banter and stay healthy.

Episode 22- David Thane

Alexander Westwood

In the dressing room this week we sit down with new kid on the block Alexander Westwood as we talk about being an extra on Netflix, and working your way to becoming the next Doctor Who. Enjoy and stay healthy.  

In the dressing room this week we sit down with new kid on the block Alexander Westwood as we talk about being an extra on Netflix, and working your way to becoming the next Doctor Who. Enjoy and stay healthy.

Episode 21 - Alexander Westwood

Literally bursting into the dressing room this week, the fireball of energy that is Alison Connell tells some stories from playing Shenzi in The Lion King and dealing with the struggles of trying to get cast as a black actor.  So many laughs and some hard hitting realities make this episode one not to be missed.  Do yourself a favour and educate yourself by listening and remember to stay healthy. 

Literally bursting into the dressing room this week, the fireball of energy that is Alison Connell tells some stories from playing Shenzi in The Lion King and dealing with the struggles of trying to get cast as a black actor.  So many laughs and some hard hitting realities make this episode one not to be missed.  Do yourself a favour and educate yourself by listening and remember to stay healthy.

Episode 20 - Alison Connell

Jonathan Blake

Joins us with Jonathan Blake, musical theatre performer and host of the popular podcast Theatre World News.  We chat about movies that work as musicals, superhero stage adaptations and finding a love for theatre as a fifteen year old.  We also talk about diversity in the world of theatre and what it's like going the Full Monty on stage.  Enjoy the banter! 

Joins us with Jonathan Blake, musical theatre performer and host of the popular podcast Theatre World News.  We chat about movies that work as musicals, superhero stage adaptations and finding a love for theatre as a fifteen year old.  We also talk about diversity in the world of theatre and what it's like going the Full Monty on stage.  Enjoy the banter!

Episode 19 - Jonathan Blake

Jeffrey Holland

Hi-de-Hi folks! In this exciting episode T.V. legend and all round nice guy Jeffrey Holland sits down to reveal some secrets from his years in the business. From how it all started trying to pick up girls, to a one man show 40 years in the making.  We talk about the wobbly sets of Crossroads and the beautiful friendships in Hi-de-Hi! Sit back and enjoy the banter.

Hi-de-Hi folks! In this exciting episode T.V. legend and all round nice guy Jeffrey Holland sits down to reveal some secrets from his years in the business. From how it all started trying to pick up girls, to a one man show 40 years in the making.  We talk about the wobbly sets of Crossroads and the beautiful friendships in Hi-de-Hi! Sit back and enjoy the banter.

Episode 18 - Jeffrey Holland

At last the one and only Phebe Jackson joins Dexter in another fantastic episode of Dressing Room Banter.  We talk everything from starting out in theatre to keeping up with a quality cast.  From Fame to West Side Story the girl with the pipes spills the beans on scary spiders, dealing with dancing and friendships that find their way onto the stage. 

At last the one and only Phebe Jackson joins Dexter in another fantastic episode of Dressing Room Banter.  We talk everything from starting out in theatre to keeping up with a quality cast.  From Fame to West Side Story the girl with the pipes spills the beans on scary spiders, dealing with dancing and friendships that find their way onto the stage.

Episode 17 - Phebe Jackson

Karen Bailey

This week we have the talented Karen Bayley alongside her comic companion Bertie the dog! Sit down and join us as we talk all things stand up,  how things really work on T.V. panel shows and what it is like to write jokes for other folks.  We also hear some stories of first gigs, worst gigs and some hilarious stage escapes gone wrong.  Enjoy the banter. 

This week we have the talented Karen Bayley alongside her comic companion Bertie the dog! Sit down and join us as we talk all things stand up,  how things really work on T.V. panel shows and what it is like to write jokes for other folks.  We also hear some stories of first gigs, worst gigs and some hilarious stage escapes gone wrong.  Enjoy the banter.

Episode 16 - Karen Bailey

What’s not to talk about when you are backstage waiting for your next entrance? Join Dexter Whitehead as he sits down with special guests from each and every part of the theatre and brings you into the dressing room too. So pick up your interval coffee or pour your post show wine and get ready for some dressing room banter. “There are no small parts, only small actors”. – Konstantin Stanislavski

Alex Johnson

Lighting up the dressing room this week we have Alex Johnson who gives an insight into the world of lighting design and how he gets to have fun working professionally in the industry.  We also spotlight a potential new feature where we make a prank call for some all round techie banter.

Lighting up the dressing room this week we have Alex Johnson who gives an insight into the world of lighting design and how he gets to have fun working professionally in the industry.  We also spotlight a potential new feature where we make a prank call for some all round techie banter.

Episode 15 - Alex Johnson

Staying healthy in the dressing room this week, Ian Eaton talks about the fickle finger of fate, falling flats and the friendly appearance of "Little Ian".  With plenty of tales to tell about line learning, slip ups and much more. Get ready for a very random Quick Fire Round and another joyful episode.

Staying healthy in the dressing room this week, Ian Eaton talks about the fickle finger of fate, falling flats and the friendly appearance of "Little Ian".  With plenty of tales to tell about line learning, slip ups and much more. Get ready for a very random Quick Fire Round and another joyful episode.

Episode 14 - Ian Eaton

Dan Smith

SECRETS REVEALEDDan Smith joins Dexter to let the cat out of the bag. Want to know why a 14 year old boy would dress up like Matt Goss? Or how to get 348,000 followers on TikTok? Maybe you just have the burning desire to find out if Jeffrey Holland has an illicit love child?  All these questions are answered plus the biggest of them all, IS DRESSING ROOM BANTER REALLY IN A DRESSING ROOM??? Don't miss this laugh out loud episode with stand up comic and down right nice guy Dan Smith.  The banter is at its best and we also finish with an explosive surprise ending.

SECRETS REVEALED Dan Smith joins Dexter to let the cat out of the bag. Want to know why a 14 year old boy would dress up like Matt Goss? Or how to get 348,000 followers on TikTok? Maybe you just have the burning desire to find out if Jeffrey Holland has an illicit love child?  All these questions are answered plus the biggest of them all, IS DRESSING ROOM BANTER REALLY IN A DRESSING ROOM??? Don't miss this laugh out loud episode with stand up comic and down right nice guy Dan Smith.  The banter is at its best and we also finish with an explosive surprise ending.

Episode 13 - Dan Smith

The tattooed girl of musical theatre leaps into the dressing room this week to talk auditions, being a musical mum and on stage mishaps. CiCi Howells joins Dexter to tell how she went from being the Welsh rebel rocker to professional performer.  The Witches of Eastwick, Jerry Springer and Thoroughly Modern Millie to name a few, all deliver some great stories directly from the most inked girl in the business. Enjoy the banter.

The tattooed girl of musical theatre leaps into the dressing room this week to talk auditions, being a musical mum and on stage mishaps. CiCi Howells joins Dexter to tell how she went from being the Welsh rebel rocker to professional performer.  The Witches of Eastwick, Jerry Springer and Thoroughly Modern Millie to name a few, all deliver some great stories directly from the most inked girl in the business. Enjoy the banter.

Episode 12- CiCi Howells

Playboy secrets, locked in toilets and pulled over by the police, Maureen sure has some funny stories in this weeks episode.  We also introduce our new feature: QUICK FIRE ROUND in the slowest possible way! Get ready for a whole lot of laughs and some excellent Dressing Room Banter.

Playboy secrets, locked in toilets and pulled over by the police, Maureen sure has some funny stories in this weeks episode.  We also introduce our new feature: QUICK FIRE ROUND in the slowest possible way! Get ready for a whole lot of laughs and some excellent Dressing Room Banter.

Episode 11 - Maureen George

Possibly the nicest man in theatre bounces into the dressing room this week and talks Panto, musicals and foul mouthed podcast hosts.  Paul Wescott also chats about trips to Vegas, a vanishing Annie and the buzz of the theatre plus many more stories to keep the banter going in our 10th episode! WOW!  We also have our first surprise caller and find out who won the legendary Dressing Room Banter mug.  Stick around to the end to find out.

Possibly the nicest man in theatre bounces into the dressing room this week and talks Panto, musicals and foul mouthed podcast hosts.  Paul Wescott also chats about trips to Vegas, a vanishing Annie and the buzz of the theatre plus many more stories to keep the banter going in our 10th episode! WOW!  We also have our first surprise caller and find out who won the legendary Dressing Room Banter mug.  Stick around to the end to find out.

Episode 10 - Paul Wescott

Get ready to fly high with some aerial stunts, juggle your thoughts and have some all round circus fun in the dressing room this week.  Joe Fearn founder of the wonderful Circus Mash steps up the banter as we learn how circus has become a way of life for him by following his dreams.  "Dream way too big and forget not your purpose, but live every day like your life is a circus."

Get ready to fly high with some aerial stunts, juggle your thoughts and have some all round circus fun in the dressing room this week.  Joe Fearn founder of the wonderful Circus Mash steps up the banter as we learn how circus has become a way of life for him by following his dreams.  "Dream way too big and forget not your purpose, but live every day like your life is a circus."

Episode 9 - Joe Fearn

Round Midnight, Raw Talent and a ridiculous sized gin.  Successful writer, actor and director Claire Downes brings the banter this week talking theatre in education, The Job Lot, snogging Idris Elba and working with James Van Der Beek. Don't miss her in the dressing room for some non stop fun.

Round Midnight, Raw Talent and a ridiculous sized gin.  Successful writer, actor and director Claire Downes brings the banter this week talking theatre in education, The Job Lot, snogging Idris Elba and working with James Van Der Beek. Don't miss her in the dressing room for some non stop fun.

Episode 8 - Claire Downes

"If you want to know the measure of a man, you simply count his friends." Join us this week with the inspirational Stuart Goodwin as we talk about life changing trips to Morocco, Santa Claus and Scottish tour guides. Not forgetting of course becoming Rooster Byron for Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem.  Definitely an episode packed to the brim with Dressing Room Banter.

"If you want to know the measure of a man, you simply count his friends." Join us this week with the inspirational Stuart Goodwin as we talk about life changing trips to Morocco, Santa Claus and Scottish tour guides. Not forgetting of course becoming Rooster Byron for Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem.  Definitely an episode packed to the brim with Dressing Room Banter.

Episode 7 - Stuart Goodwin

Stepping into a different dressing room for the first time, but definitely not the last; Dexter joins Joanne Ellis to talk about accidentally redecorating the set with an unfortunate incident, stage managing a musical and costume catastrophes.  Town councillor Joanne gets the banter going in this weeks episode.

Stepping into a different dressing room for the first time, but definitely not the last; Dexter joins Joanne Ellis to talk about accidentally redecorating the set with an unfortunate incident, stage managing a musical and costume catastrophes.  Town councillor Joanne gets the banter going in this weeks episode.

Episode 6 - Joanne Ellis

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