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Backstage Encounters

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Frequency: 1 episode/87d. Total Eps: 8

Backstage Encounters is a YouTube and Podcast program. We interview professionals who are working for theatre, film, and the performing arts industry about their background, experience, and life in the UK. We hope you enjoy listening to their stories! 英国パフォーマンス界で活躍するプロフェッショナルとのインタビューをお届けする番組。イギリスの舞台、映画、パフォーミングアーツの仕事に携わる現役のプロから、バックグラウンドやそこに辿り着いた経緯などリアルなお話を伺っていきます。 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BackstageEncounters

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Performing Arts
21/07/2026
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Sian Yeo Interview - From Singapore to the UK, A Musical Theatre Journey Across Europe and the UK

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 39:10

Sian Yeo is a Singaporean musical theatre performer who has appeared in 'Miss Saigon', 'The King and I', and 'Hamilton', performing across the UK and Europe✨

今回のインタビューはシンガポール人ミュージカル・パフォーマーのシャーン・ヨー。「ミス・サイゴン」「王様と私」「ハミルトン」のミュージカルにイギリスだけでなくヨーロッパの公演にも出演している実力派パフォーマー。彼女のインタビュー、どうぞお楽しみに🎵

🧡YouTube🎙️🧡Part ① https://youtu.be/TW-omxNpqxMPart ② https://youtu.be/B2WT8YXpeH4

Backstage Encounters☕️ https://www.instagram.com/backstage_encounters/

MISA KOIDE

https://www.instagram.com/misakoide/

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Aaron Teoh Interview - 'Wicked' The Movie: Behind-the-Scenes Stories, Building an Acting Career from Malaysia to the UK🇲🇾➡️🇬🇧

Friday, May 1, 2026 • Duration 49:30

Aaron Teoh is a Malaysian musical theatre performer who recently played Avaric in the Wicked movie.

In this podcast, Aaron shares exclusive stories from set, his experience working on the film, and fun moments with the cast. He also shares how he built his career in the UK and the opportunities he seized along the way.

*This episode was recorded in January 2025.*

今回インタビューするアーロン・ティオはマレーシア出身のミュージカルパフォーマー。最近では、映画『ウィキッド』でアヴァリック役を演じました！このポッドキャストの前半では、彼の映画での経験や撮影秘話をたっぷりお届けします！さらに、映画出演者同士で『ウィキッド』トークをしていきます🎬🫧

また後半では、彼がイギリスでどのようにキャリアを積んできたのか、そして夢のチャンスを一つ一つ掴んでいった経験などについて話を聞いています。

※こちらのエピソードは2025年1月に収録されたものです。

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Kanako Nakano Interview - Part② Starting Out - Journey to the West End, Embracing Accents & Life as an Actor and Woman

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 57:24

Kanako Nakano is a Japanese performer, dancer, singer, and actor based in London, who has appeared in numerous West End productions and films.In this podcast, Kanako shares about how she came to pursue a career as a performer and the journey that led her to this path, and also about how she has embraced her English accents while learning it as a second language. Beyond her career as an actor, she also reflects on her personal experiences and growth as a woman.

*This episode was recorded in November 2024.*

ウェストエンドの数々の作品に出演し、第一線で活躍し続ける中野加奈子さん。ポッドキャスト第二弾では、加奈子さんがどのようにしてパフォーマーを目指すようになったのか、その経緯についてお話を聞きました。また、英語を第二言語として学んできた過程でどのように英語のアクセントと向き合ってきたのか。アクターとしてのキャリアだけでなく、そして一人の女性として歩んできた人生経験についてもお話を聞きました。
＊こちらのエピソードは2024年11月に収録されたものです。

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Kanako Nakano Interview- Part ① Judy Turner in 'A Chorus Line', 'My Neighbour Totoro', 'Pacific Overtures'

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 31:43

Kanako Nakano is a Japanese performer, dancer, singer, and actor based in London, who has appeared in numerous West End productions and films.In this episode, she shares insights about her recent role in 'A Chorus Line' and her journey in the world of theatre, and also her experiences working on 'My Neighbour Totoro' and 'Pacific Overtures', offering her insights into the industry's evolution.

*This episode was recorded in November 2024.*

ウェストエンドの数々の作品に出演し、第一線で活躍し続ける中野加奈子さん。ポッドキャスト第一弾では、ジュディ役で出演されたアダム・クーパー主演のミュージカル「コーラスライン」についてのお話と、舞台「となりのトトロ」や、演者兼演出助手として携わられた「太平洋序曲」、そしてエンタメ業界の変化について、お話を聞きました。

＊こちらのエピソードは2024年11月に収録されたものです。

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Ricardo Walker Interview - Dance Journey, West End experiences, Lion King story

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 • Duration 55:04

Ricardo Walker is a British dancer and performer who has been working in West End musicals, shows, TV/films, and most recently appearing in Wicked the movie as a dancer.

イギリス人パフォーマー、ダンサーのリカルド・ウォーカーにインタビューをしました！ミュージカル「ライオン・キング」のダンスキャプテンを務めたり、映画などでも大活躍している彼に、どのようにしてこの世界に入ったのか、今までの経験や今後パフォーマーを目指す人へ向けたアドバイスなど、様々な話を聞いていきます✨

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0:00 Introduction 0:41 Credit

1:40⁠ Starting out

4:08 Start of dance journey - Break dance 5:57 Ballet boy 9:10 The Urdang Academy 14:53 First professional job - New Adventures 16:40 Achilles injury 22:54 The Lion King Journey 30:32 Dance captain experience 39:57 Change of perspective 45:21 Advice, Tips 52:04 Step 1. Reflect 54:28 Wrapping up ----------------------

Saori Oda Interview - Musical performer/actor from Japan to West End 英国で活躍する女優、小田紗織さんインタビュー

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • Duration 46:41

Saori Oda is a Japanese actor, singer and musical performer, based in London, UK. We interviewed about her story coming over to the UK and experiences living as a performer. ウェストエンドにて大活躍している日本人女優でありミュージカルパフォーマーの小田紗織さんにインタビューをしました🇯🇵🇬🇧 🎵Saori’s Singing Lesson info🎵 Musical Theatre singing lessons with Vocal Balance Technique All levels welcome, beginners to professional from children to adult✨ ✉️ saorioda@icloud.com or through her instagram DM https://www.instagram.com/saori2705/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------c Timecodes 0:00 Introduction 0:44 Background & Credits 2:27 How did you become a performer and come to the UK? 6:14 Studying abroad 9:44 How did you learn English? 11:44 Getting jobs after graduating 14:32 Working experiences 17:40 Transfer to principal roles 24:27 Motivation for auditions 26:20 Moment that had a big impact 27:35 Difficulties living in the UK 33:27 Caring for your voice 35:27 Singing background 36:28 Funny moments in theatre 38:33 Working as Swing 39:56 Advice or tips 45:26 Wrapping up --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saori Oda: https://www.instagram.com/saori2705/ Misa Koide: https://www.instagram.com/misakoide/ X: https://x.com/misakoide Backstage Encounter☕️ https://www.instagram.com/backstage_encounters/ X: https://x.com/backstage_encs #westend #interview #london #イギリス #ロンドン #インタビュー#ウェストエンド #イギリスで活躍する日本人

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Alex Given Interview Part 2 - Audition approach, working in films, advice and tips

Episode 2

Saturday, September 14, 2024 • Duration 27:52

Alex is an Australian performer and currently in the West End 'Guys and Dolls'.We interviewed about his story coming over to the UK and experiences living as a performer.現在ウェストエンドの「ガイズ・アンド・ドールズ」に出演中、オーストラリア人のアレックスにインタビューをしました🇬🇧🎬《DOWN WITH LOVE》🎬

🎙️Alex Given Interview Part 1🎙️

🎙️Alex Given Interview Part 2🎙️

-------------------------------------------------------Timecodes 0:00 Opening0:08 Motivation for auditions8:00 Acting comes first09:54 What is appealing to the UK?12:02 Working in films15:34 Moment that had a big impact23:20 Advice or Tips26:52 Wrapping up -------------------------------------------------------

🎙️Alex Given🎙️Misa Koide☕️Backstage Encounter☕️Instagram #westend #interview #london #musical #イギリス #ロンドン #インタビュー#ウェストエンド #ミュージカル

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Alex Given Interview Part 1 - Musical performer life from Australia to West End

Episode 1

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 30:05

Alex is an Australian performer and currently in the West End 'Guys and Dolls'. We interviewed about his story coming over to the UK and experiences living as a performer. 現在ウェストエンドの「ガイズ・アンド・ドールズ」に出演中、オーストラリア人のアレックスにインタビューをしました🇬🇧

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https://www.youtube.com/@BackstageEncounters

Timeline about the interview 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Background 1:41 Credits 2:31 Why became a performer? 3:40 How did you learn to dance? 5:51 Why did you choose to train? 6:59 Why did you come to the UK? 10:25 Difference between the UK and Australia 17:56 Singin' in the Rain UK and International Tour 18:23 Singin' in the Rain Japan Tour 24:37 Work-life balance 26:17 Motivation to keep performing

Alex Given: https://www.instagram.com/alexgiven/ Misa Koide: https://www.instagram.com/misakoide/ X: https://x.com/misakoide Backstage Encounter☕️ https://www.instagram.com/backstage_encounters/ X: https://x.com/backstage_encs

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