The Actors Studio Flat

From Musical Theatre classics such as Gypsy, 42nd Street and Singin' in the Rain to modern pieces such as Jersey Boys and Loserville, Lauren Hall has been at the forefront of some of the most successful Musicals. Lauren sits down with Adam to discuss growing up in Newcastle, moving to London to train and her career highlights including making her West-End debut and travelling the world doing what she loves. Lauren also shares valuable advice for anyone wanting a career within theatre.  This episode is the last in the first series of The Actors Studio Flat. Series 2 will commence in September of this year. Be sure to check out Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with the progress of the podcast.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'. Follow the podcast on twitter @asfpodcast and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW

Harry Attwell has worked extensively within TV, Film and Theatre. Friends for over seven years, Harry sits down and chats with Adam about his various experiences including various Shakespeare plays that he has performed all around the world, from London to Denmark to Broadway and back again. Harry also goes into detail about various TV and Film credits as well as some sound advice for anyone looking to have a varied acting career. Harry also discusses his personal methods of understanding and appreciating somewhat challenging texts in this fantastic interview.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'. Follow the podcast on twitter @asfpodcast and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW

Star of E4's 'Chewing Gum', Robert Lonsdale epitomises the term 'versatile'. Rob has worked extensively within TV, Film and Theatre. From growing up in Huddersfield to appearing on Broadway, as well as countless appearances in TV shows and making his West-End debut, Rob and Adam chat about the ups and downs in this frank, down-to-earth and inspiring conversation.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'. Follow the podcast on twitter @asfpodcast and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW

On the six year anniversary of the production that Alison and Adam met, the two of them sit down to discuss what Alison has been up to since, plus her journey beginning with falling for performing from a young age. Stephen Sondheim's 'Assassins' is discussed, plus the ups and downs (quite literally) of working as a performer onboard cruise ships. Alison also gives a detailed breakdown of a passion project of hers, writing and producing TV comedy drama pilot - 'Kidz Time TV'. This is a fascinating conversation that covers many aspects of life as a performer on both stage and screen.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'. Follow the podcast on twitter @asfpodcast and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW

Currently appearing in the critically acclaimed 'Railway Children' at The Kings Cross Theatre, actor Shaun McCourt sits down to chat with Adam about his journey within the world of theatre. The two of them reminisce about their time touring the UK in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' as well as the ups and downs of touring life. Shaun also discusses making his West End debut in 'War Horse' as well as what the future holds for him.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'. Follow the podcast on twitter @asfpodcast and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW

Ewen Macintosh is the guest for episode 019 of the Actors Studio Flat Podcast. Best known for playing 'Keith', in the iconic British Comedy 'The Office', Ewen sits down with Adam to discuss life after the office, what he enjoys most about being a working actor in London and how he got started in the business. Ewen also gives a detailed account of his time on set with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, with fantastic anecdotes aplenty. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'. Follow the podcast on twitter @asfpodcast and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW

Camilla Beeput has starred on The West End Stage, played the lead in Independent and big-budget feature films and appeared in TV shows including 'Birds of a Feather' and 'Peep Show'. Camilla joins Adam to chat about making the transition from musicals to TV work, how she followed her passion from a very young age as well as offering advice to anyone pursuing a similar career path. Throw in a cheeky Johnny Depp anecdote for good measure and we have a fantastic episode for you to enjoy! The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'. Follow the podcast on twitter @asfpodcast and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW

The Union Theatre is Adam's favourite London venue, in this interview, he sits down to chat with Award-Winning Producer, Director and founder of the theatre; Sasha Regan. Sasha goes into detail about how the Union Theatre came to be, she explains in great detail the ups and downs of running a theatre and what went through her head the moment she received her notice. The future is bright for the new Union Theatre opening very soon, and Sasha gives a detailed account of her day-to-day duties as well as reflecting on standout productions of The Union's past.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

In the second part of this interview, Graham Cole sits down with Adam to discuss his most famous role, PC Tony Stamp in 'The Bill'. Graham gives a detailed account of his early days on the show, becoming a household name and the aftermath of playing such an iconic character. Casually receiving an OBE from Prince Charles, Graham talks about all of his charity work that lead him to that prestigious honour.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Graham Cole is best known for portraying PC Tony Stamp in ‘The Bill’ for over two decades. However, Graham’s journey to The Bill is fascinating and makes for a wonderful story as he sits down with Adam to discuss working within repertory theatre, musicals and much much more. The first of two parts, Graham also hands out sound advice for any potential actor within theatre and TV.   The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Michael Lyle has accomplished a great deal within the genres of Theatre and Film. From iconic plays such as The History Boys to Independent feature films, Michael shares his experiences of growing up within a working class environment and discovering the effects that theatre can have on audiences across the country. A very positive, humorous interview between two friends, Michael chats to Adam just days before starting rehearsals for his West-End debut 'No Villain' at The Trafalgar Studios.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Actress, Singer, Musician, Dancer, Writer, Host, Producer, Stand-Up Comedian, the list goes on. Katie Pritchard has many strings to her bow, she sits down to chat with Adam about all the various aspects of her career from starting out in Musical Theatre, to gaining prominence within the highly competitive world of comedy.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Fresh from the ENO production of Sunset Boulevard, Adam Vaughan chats about his time on that specific production, growing up in Wales, as well as various career ups and downs. Adam also talks about the reasoning behind taking two years out of the business right at the start of his career and what lead him back to working within London's West End and beyond.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Instantly picking up from where we left off in Episode 010, this second part of the interview with Director Andrew Keates is candid from the start. Andrew talks about how his diagnosis as HIV+ has enabled him to raise an incredible amount of awareness throughout the theatre industry and beyond. He also chats about fringe theatre, his personal style of directing and the audition process from the other side of the room.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Multi-award winning Theatre Director Andrew Keates sits down and chats with Adam about a great deal of subjects including his friendship and collaboration with playwright Martin Sherman, working with Cynthia Erivo and the current state of the Fringe Theatre scene. Andrew talks openly about his upbringing, being inspired to direct from a young age and goes into great detail about a trip to the health clinic that would change his life forever. An honest, emotional and inspiring conversation, this is the first of two parts.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

From touring the UK to touring the world, Jennifer Potts has enjoyed roles in such shows as 'Annie' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. Jennifer sits down with Adam to discuss her journey, as well as her opinions on the acting world and what lead her in to ultimately changing her career path, embarking on a new journey she is just beginning. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Nalân Burgess has taken an unusual route into the acting world. Hear about how she maintained a love for performing whilst studying at Cambridge University, as well as her 'none-performing' job, teaching drama to young children and helping them come out of their shells. Nalân also talks about her roles in various horror films, BBC 3 comedy 'Rude Boys' and working on projects within the London fringe.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

In the second part of this interview, Nick Holder chats with Adam about various film roles and the logistics of being an actor with a young family. Hilarious anecdotes include an odd meeting with Alan Parker, shooting down an arrogant co-worker and vital advice to anyone wanting a varied and successful acting career. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

The first of two parts, Nick Holder sits down with Adam to discuss his most recent ventures, as well as going back to where it all began. Nick speaks about his early years going from show to show within the west end and when he 'crossed the bridge' to his theatrical home - The National Theatre. Early TV and film roles are also explored. A frank, hilarious and no-holds-barred chat, part 2 will be released on Friday! The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

TV, Film and Theatre, the three genres this podcast explores; Lily Frazer has done them all! Lily sits down with Adam and chats about her role in the Olivier Award winning musical 'In The Heights', as well as past productions including 'Cats', 'Les Miserables' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. Lily also lifts the lid on shooting scenes for the upcoming Disney epic 'Beauty and the Beast'. From a school hall in the midlands to the 02 Arena, this is an uplifting and inspiring conversation.   The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Lucy-Jane joins Adam to tell her story, starting as a young teen locking herself in the bedroom listening to show tunes, all the way to her various roles in some of the most prominent Independent British feature films of the past few years, including 'The Cutting Room', her award winning performance in 'Weaverfish' and upcoming feature 'Where Do We Go From Here?' A very funny, entertaining and sincere conversation about the acting world, exploring different genres and the ups and downs of the world of online casting sites. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Peter Davison is a true icon of British television. Best known for his role as The Doctor in 'Doctor Who', Peter has also carved out a highly successful career in theatre, resulting in an Olivier Award nominated performance in the critically acclaimed 'Gypsy'. Peter sits down and chats with Adam about the ups and downs of these roles plus more, including winning the nation's hearts as Tristan Farnham in 'All Creatures Great and Small', as well as interesting anecdotes including giving screen continuity tips to The Who's Roger Daltrey!  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Paul Bullion is a student of the game and has had success in all aspects of acting within such a short space of time. Paul and Adam sit down and chat about training as an actor, his first jobs within theatre and working on various television shows including playing Billy Kitchen in the hugely popular 'Peaky Blinders'. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.

Star of The History Channel's Hit TV Show 'Vikings', Maude Hirst joins Adam Jarrell in the premiere episode of The Actors Studio Flat. Maude talks about growing up in London within a creative family and friendship group, she covers roles in various plays and films, TV show 'The Tudors', her ongoing campaign for equality and of course, playing the role of Helga in 'Vikings'.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are those of the individual guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, colleagues or Adam Jarrell, creator of 'The Actors Studio Flat'.