On Tuesday the 3rd September along with recent guest Hollie Taylor and previous guest Chris Grierson, we attended the ArtsEd Graduation of the Class of 2024. 20 years on from graduating myself!

We spoke to some of the students and parents about their time at the college as well as their feelings about going out into the industry as professionals.

It was a really lovely and special day to be back in the building and brought back many memories being in the place where it all started over 20 years ago.

Thankyou so much for listening today: and Thankyou to previous ArtsEd Alumni Hollie Taylor and Chris Grierson for joining me on the day. Thankyou to ArtsEd for inviting us, and particularly the graduating class of 2024 who have taken the time to talk to us. We wish them all the best of luck going forward in their careers and in life.

If you are interested in learning more about ArtsEd London please check them out online - https://artsed.co.uk/

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Hollie Taylor hails from Teddington, Middlesex. She graduated with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre from the Arts Educational Schools, London in 2006. Upon graduating she joined the UK Tour of High Society. From there she went on to appear in West End and UK Touring productions of High School Musical, Betty Blue Eyes, Cameron Mackintosh's Oliver!, Matilda The Musical, Goodnight Mr Tom and Cameron Mackintosh's Oliver! to mention a few! Not to mention her screen work including returning to Netflix's Matilda The Musical, Eastenders and Casualty.

Hollie is also a experience VoiceOver artist in animation, audio books and commercials.

Her latest project is her own YouTube Speech and Language Channel for 0-3 years entitled 'Ready Steady Go!' - https://www.youtube.com/@ReadySteadyGoYt

The Miscarriage Association - https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/

National Fertility Network - https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/

Human Fertilisation Embryology Authority - https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/fertility-preservation/egg-freezing/

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds

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Marcus Scimia hails from Ladbroke Grove, London. After attending Barbara Speake stage school, Marcus went on to study at Arts Educational Schools. Graduating in 2004. Upon he leaving he worked abroad P&O Cruises as part of the theatrical entertainment team. He went on to appear in UK tours 'All That Jazz' and 'Fever'. He went onto appear in radio plays and voiceovers, taking the lead in Pantomimes, headlining cabarets. He worked as part of a wedding band that won 'Wedding Band Of The Year' in the UK, 2 years running! Marcus went on to obtain a MA in Voice Pedagogy from the University of Wales, Trinity St Davids, and also an MA in Collaborative Theatre Practice at the Staffordshire University. In addition, Marcus is Estill Figure Proficient (EFP) Certified with Estill Voice international and is in his final year to qualify as an Estill Master Teacher (EMT). He currently is a master teacher in Musical Theatre in facilities in the UK.

If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful:

Men's Body Image Helpage - https://www.bluelighttogether.org/content-detail/combating-body-image-issues-for-men

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)

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