Anna-Jane Casey: From Cabaret to the U-Bend - High Kicks, Low Points & Fawlty Moments

Anna-Jane Casey: From Cabaret to the U-Bend - High Kicks, Low Points & Fawlty Moments 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats to West End powerhouse Anna-Jane Casey for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about her life in showbiz — from high-kicks in Cabaret to plumbing the comedic depths of Sybil in Fawlty Towers . The chat includes: Theatrical Milestones : Landing her first role in Cats at just 16, starring in hits like Chicago , Grease , and Sweet Charity . Fawlty Foundations : How she approached the legendary role of Sybil and what it's really like working with John Cleese. The “U-Bend” Moments : Coping with career curveballs, mental health challenges, and the unglamorous reality of stage life. Sister Act : Growing up in a performing family with fellow actress Natalie Casey. Joy in the Journey : Why musical theatre still thrills her — and what she’s learned along the way. It’s a dazzling, down-to-earth chat full of backstage stories, belly laughs, and brilliant insights into what it takes to survive and thrive in showbiz. 🌟 About Anna-Jane Casey Anna-Jane Casey is a celebrated British stage actress and singer with a career spanning more than three decades. She’s known for her magnetic performances across the West End and her comedic flair in the current stage adaptation of Fawlty Towers . A passionate advocate for the arts and mental health, Anna-Jane brings both sparkle and sincerity to everything she does. 🔗 Connect with Anna-Jane Casey Instagram 📢 Follow the Podcast Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram TikTok YouTube Podcast : Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn Host : Steve Otis Gunn Guest : Anna-Jane Casey – West End Actress & Comedic Force Duration : 45 minutes Release Date : July 17, 2024 Season : 2, Episode 20 All music written and performed by Steve Otis Gunn Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You', available in all good bookshops and online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.