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You’re On Tonight is a weekly podcast shining a spotlight on understudies, swings and covers in the theatre industry. Hosted by Kara Alberts-Turner and Liam Horrigan, it shares extraordinary, behind-the-scenes stories from the people who ensure the show must go on.

New episodes every Wednesday.

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Nicola Espallardo is a trailblazer. Not only has she appeared in some of the biggest musicals in the world (Les Miserables, Hamilton), she was also the first Asian person to play Elphaba in the West End’s Wicked. All before the age of 30. 

Nicola ha... more

David Tarkenter is a rare thing - an actor who simply hasn’t stopped working. For decades he’s graced some of the country’s most iconic stages - The National, The Old Vic, The Globe - alongside theatrical heavyweights including Alan Cumming, Bertie C... more

Strictly Come Dancing winner and star of Coronation Street, Ellie Leach, had her stage debut as Miss Scarlett in 2024 in Cluedo 2. Hannah Boyce starred opposite her, was the show's Resident Director, and also understudied Ellie.

Here, for the first ... more

Clive Marlowe is a world-record holder: he has been covering the same roles on The Mousetrap for 15 years, making him the longest-serving understudy in history and understudy royalty. This is an episode like no other. 

Clive reveals incredible stori... more

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David Tarkenter
Actor and understudy with a long career backing up major stars
Theatre professional
Episode: I Understudied Donald Trump, Joe Biden & Ralph Fiennes - Presidents, Panic & Preparation | David Tarkenter
Ellie Leach
Strictly Come Dancing winner and Coronation Street actor
Coronation Street / Strictly Come Dancing
Episode: I Was Terrified to Walk Out on Stage - Ellie Leach & Hannah Boyce | Nudity, Nerves & Never Giving Up
Hannah Boyce
Understudied Miss Scarlett on the Cluedo 2 tour
Cluedo 2
Episode: I Was Terrified to Walk Out on Stage - Ellie Leach & Hannah Boyce | Nudity, Nerves & Never Giving Up
Dawn Buckland
Understudy and performer with a long theatre career
Various theatre productions (Nativity, Starlight Express, Mamma Mia, etc.)
Episode: I Was Booed By 3,000 People - Musicals, Mayhem & Menopause | Dawn Buckland
Eddie Marsden
TV and film legend
Episode: Welcome to You're On Tonight
Ellie Leitch
Strictly Come Dancing winner and Coronation Street actress
Episode: Welcome to You're On Tonight
Clive Marlowe
World's longest-running understudy in history
Episode: Welcome to You're On Tonight
Nicola Espagliardo
First Asian person to play Elphaba in the West End's Wicked
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Laura White
Doctor's star
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Kara Alberts-Turner
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Liam Horrigan
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I Was Booed By 3,000 People - Musicals, Mayhem & Menopause | Dawn Buckland
Q: What has been the proudest moment of your career?
Dawn highlights the fresh validation from the Cluedo reviews as a recent, affirming moment where she felt seen for who she is on stage, marking a personal milestone after a long, diverse career.
I’ve Understudied The Same Role For 15 Years - Longevity, Addiction & Being a World Record Holder | Clive Marlowe
Q: If you could change anything about understudying or the industry's approach to understudying, what would it be?
I would advocate for more consistent understudy opportunities, ensuring coverage and rehearsal access happen for more than one performance per absence, so everyone remains prepared and no one is left in the lurch when a surprise call comes.
I’ve Understudied The Same Role For 15 Years - Longevity, Addiction & Being a World Record Holder | Clive Marlowe
Q: What has been the hardest part about being an understudy?
The hardest part is maintaining patience and staying ready without knowing when you'll be called to go on, while also ensuring you are fully rehearsed and not letting nerves show in performance.
I Understudied Donald Trump, Joe Biden & Ralph Fiennes - Presidents, Panic & Preparation | David Tarkenter
Q: What's the hardest part about being an understudy?
The hardest part is wanting to play every part and knowing you might not get the chance to, which is frustrating but part of the job; the mindset shift is to stay ready rather than fixating on opportunities.
I Understudied Donald Trump, Joe Biden & Ralph Fiennes - Presidents, Panic & Preparation | David Tarkenter
Q: What was it like understudying Joe Biden and Donald Trump for a production?
He explains that while the preparation track was the same, success depended on capturing specific mannerisms, voices, and movements, and that the experience underscored the difference between impersonation and portraying a character's motivation.

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A weekly show centered on the understudies, swings, and covers who keep live theatre reliably on stage. Episodes mix deep-dish career guidance with high-stakes storytelling—from learning lead roles under pressure to navigating last-minute substitutions, tour life, and memorable backstage mishaps. A recurring thread is resilience, preparation, and practical craft, offering actionable tips for aspiring performers, stage crews, and producers while pulling back the curtain on the unseen backbone of big productions. The format often features veteran industry voices sharing long-running-show tactics, backstage culture, and personal journeys, making it a resource for both fans and aspiring professionals who want honest, candid insights from behind... more

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