Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This episode features an in-depth conversation with now, Olivier Award winning actor and writer Jack Holden. Recorded just before Jack travelled to America for the Off-Broadway transfer of Kenrex, and before he went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Actor, this conversation captures him at a thrilling turning point in his career. Best known for writing and performing Cruise, his acclaimed one-man play about Soho and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, Jack discusses the creation of Kenrex, the true-crime thriller he co-wrote with Ed Stambollouian, in which he delivers a virtuosic solo performance playing multiple characters. Just some of the credits dicscussed include Marriage for BBC One, Ten Percent for Amazon, the RSC’s Oppenheimer, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, James Graham’s Ink at the Almeida and in the West End, War Horse for National Theatre and much, much more.Episode Highlights Include:• How Jack’s childhood shaped his career today• Discovering his sexuality at a young age• His experience of Bristol Old Vic theatre school• How he came to meet and collaborate with Kenrex director, Ed Stambollouian.• Starring in War Horse in the West End and working with Handspring’s puppets• How he has survived between jobs as an actor• Working with the RSC on Oppenheimer and A Midsummer Night’s Dream• The lesson’s he’s learned to be a great writer.• And many stories from both Andrew and Jack about working in the performing arts.Like and SubscribeMake sure you like and subscribe to be notified the moment our next episode is released!Support UsIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider making a donation to help us nurture LGBTQIA+ theatre-makers and proudly tell Queer stories, by visiting www.queertheatre.co.uk/support-usSponsors & Supporters:Theataccounts: The entertainment industry's trusted accountants, looking after thousands of clients across theatre and performance. Connect at www.theataccounts.co.uk or Instagram: @theataccounts.Videography by Ned Wakeley of The Showreel Company theshowreelcompany.com | Instagram: @theshowreelcompany_Photography by Paul Madeleypaulmadeleystudio.com | @paulmadeleystudioSpecial Thanksto Liam Chaplin, Adam Deamer, Oliver Blatherwick, Rhys Godfrey and the staff of the Two Brewers.Queer TheatreThis podcast is proudly produced by Queer Theatre, committed to LGBTQ+ storytelling and nurturing Queer talent. Discover more about their acting classes, Queer Play Reading Club, showcases, and event. Connect at www.queertheatre.co.uk, Instagram: @QueerTheatreUK, TikTok: @QueerTheatreUK, @Threads @QueerTheatreUK. Follow The Show People PodcastInstagram: @theshowpeoplepodcast, X: @ShowPeopleUK www.queertheatre.co.ukFollow Andrew KeatesInstagram: @MrAndrewKeates, TikTok: @andrewkeates, X: @andrewkeateswww.andrewkeates.co.ukFollow Jack Holden & KenrexInstagram: @1jackholden, @kenrextheplayThank you for your support.Until next time - love always, Ax

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