You're On Tonight

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. Get in touch: youreontonight@gmail.com www.instagram.com/youreontonight www.youtube.com/youreontonight www.tiktok.com/youreontonight Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by The Sound Company . www.sound.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're On Tonight is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #13

  And That's Season One...

  May 6, 20261 minS1

  <p>Somehow… we’ve reached the end of season one.</p><br><p>To every single person who’s sent us a message, an email, a DM, or shared their own experience with us - we genuinely cannot tell you how grateful we are.</p><br><p>And of course… this isn’t the end. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming announcements from us soon! </p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with the show, share your story, or just say hi, you can reach us at youreontonight@gmail.com  or over on socials below.</p><br><p>Instagram...

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  Episode #12

  I Was Paid to Perform Drunk on Stage | Shocks, Shenanigans & Sh*tfaced Shakespeare - Princess Donnough

  Apr 21, 202655 minS1

  <p>Princess Donnough is an icon. After making her West End debut as an understudy in I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, she was quickly “bumped up” to leading the show night after night – a whirlwind experience that would test any performer’s nerve.</p><br><p>But if that sounds intense, it’s nothing compared to her time with Sh*tfaced Shakespeare.</p><br><p>In this episode, Princess takes us inside one of the most gloriously chaotic shows in theatre – where one performer is absolutely smashed and the rest of the cast have to somehow keep a Shakespeare play on track. From...

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  Episode #11

  I’ve Covered Beetlejuice & Willy Wonka | Ambition, Adapting & Almost Giving Up - James Haxby

  Apr 14, 202649 minS1

  <p>James Haxby is an understudying legend. He’s worked on some of the biggest shows in the world - from 9 to 5 to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where he covered the iconic role of Willy Wonka. </p><br><p>But when James understudies - he goes all in. He tells us how he covered fourteen roles in a single production, and is currently understudying Beetlejuice on its Australian and international tour, stepping into the shoes of the role’s creator, Eddie Perfect.</p><br><p>In this episode, James shares what it’s really like to cover such legendary parts...

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  Episode #10

  I Understudied on the Most Nominated Show in Tony History | Stereophonic, Support & Swapping Roles - Sam Denia

  Apr 7, 202641 minS1

  <p>Sam Denia is quite simply one of the loveliest people we’ve ever had in the studio - and one with the most strings to his bow (pun intended).</p><br><p>In 2025, Sam understudied in Stereophonic - the most Tony Award-nominated play in history. In this episode, he gives us a fascinating insight into what it’s like to work on a show of that scale, covering performances from an extraordinary cast including actors who have won Tony Awards for the very roles he covered, as well as Olivier Award nominees such as Zachary Hart (nominated for Stereophonic and...

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  Episode #9

  I Went On For A Role I Hadn’t Played in Three Years | Anxiety, Advocacy and Asking For Help - Laura White

  Mar 31, 202645 minS1

  <p>Laura White is an inspiration. Not only has she been in everything in the last decade from The Play That Goes Wrong to BBC’s Doctors, she’s also been one of the leading voices shaping the culture of British theatre.</p><br><p>Laura has incredible stories from her time understudying – from being called back to play a role she’d not performed for over three years, to what it’s like when The Play That Goes Wrong… goes wrong.</p><br><p>But this episode is also about something much more. </p><br><p>In 2020, Laura set up the Page O...

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