You're On Tonight

Kara Alberts-Turner, Liam Horrigan and The Sound Company Ltd

Understudies

Theatre

The Sound Company

The Mousetrap

Cluedo 2

Eddie Marsan

Operation Mincemeat

Hamlet

London

Swing

Resolve

Recovery

The Woman In Black

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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Recent Guests

Megan Armstrong

Swing and understudy in major West End productions

The Producers (West End), The Woman in Black (audience-illusion role), Tina Turner Musical (noted elsewhere in discussion)

Episode: I Wasn’t Allowed to Tell Anyone What I Did for a Year | Secrecy, Swing-Eye, and Censoring H***er - Megan Armstrong

Georgie Staight

Director and Associate Director on Operation Mincemeat and Hamlet

Director

Episode: I'm Inside The Rehearsal Rooms of West End & Broadway Smash Hits - Hamlet, Operation Mincemeat and Flo & Joan | Georgie Staight

Eddie Marsan

British actor with extensive stage and screen credits

Episode: I Had to Perform Without Ever Seeing The Script - Eddie Marsan | Class, Prejudice & Stepping On Stage For The First Time in 24 Years

Nicola Espallardo

Actor and understudy who has covered Elphaba (Wicked), Eponine (Les Misérables), and The Schuyler Sisters (Hamilton)

Episode: I Was The First Asian Elphaba in the West End’s Wicked - Determination, Delusion & Dreaming Big | Nicola Espallardo

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

Clive Marlowe

Understudy with 15 years at The Mousetrap, and subject of the episode

The Mousetrap theatre production

Episode: I’ve Understudied The Same Role For 15 Years - Longevity, Addiction & Being a World Record Holder | Clive Marlowe

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

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Kara Alberts-Turner

Host of You're On Tonight

Liam Horrigan

Host of You're On Tonight

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings

Fascinating!
Not having been in the “industry” it’s fascinating listening to those who’ve had to go “On” as understudies.
Thanks Kara, Liam and your guests. We’re looking forward to future episodes
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Caulfield Fan
Australia2 months ago
LOVE IT
Absolutely hilarious and gripping. These two are natural storyteller and as someone who isn’t theatre obsessed, I can’t stop listening. Couldn’t recommend more.
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Zoe L Y A
Australia2 months ago

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Apple Podcasts	#18	United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts	#159	United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts	#107	Germany/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts	#69	Ireland/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts	#153	South Korea/Arts/Performing Arts

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I'm Inside The Rehearsal Rooms of West End & Broadway Smash Hits - Hamlet, Operation Mincemeat and Flo & Joan | Georgie Staight

Q: Could you explain how the roles of director and associate differ?

The director leads the overall creative vision and rehearsals, while the associate supports the director, acts as a second eye, and specifically handles understudy rehearsals and preparation.

I'm Inside The Rehearsal Rooms of West End & Broadway Smash Hits - Hamlet, Operation Mincemeat and Flo & Joan | Georgie Staight

Q: To start with, how did you get into directing? What was the process of getting into that?

Georgie explains she studied philosophy at Bristol, found theatre through drama society, and then pursued formal directing training at Mountview, before starting a theatre company to gain practical experience in producing and directing new work.

I Had to Perform Without Ever Seeing The Script - Eddie Marsan | Class, Prejudice & Stepping On Stage For The First Time in 24 Years

Q: What was it like to perform on stage after 24 years without seeing the script beforehand?

Marsan describes the extreme understudying experience as nerve-wracking yet liberating, relying on quick learning and trust in fellow cast and director to navigate the scene in real time.

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.

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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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7. Hannah Boyce
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