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Episode Synopsis
This is Charlie Stemp.
Join us for a very special Christmas episode of The Five Minute Call! This week, we’re on location at the London Palladium’s Robin Hood rehearsals to chat with one of musical theatre’s brightest stars, Charlie Stemp. From his award-winning performance in Half a Sixpence to Broadway’s Hello, Dolly!, and now starring in Crazy For You and Robin Hood, Charlie shares his incredible journey, career-defining moments, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
🎧 Chapters & Timestamps
00:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
00:00:53 – Meet Charlie Stemp
00:01:20 – Charlie’s Theatre Beginnings
00:10:47 – Overcoming Challenges
00:21:50 – Sponsor: Vocalitea
00:22:50 – Life in Wicked and Touring
00:34:12 – Broadway Adventures
00:51:00 – Teaching & Giving Back
01:00:10 – Mary Poppins & Crazy For You
01:14:10 – All About Panto
01:20:25 – Five Minute Call Question
01:21:45 – Diary Question
01:23:25 – Outro
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🤝 Connect With Us
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Oren:
https://www.instagram.com/OrenBoder
https://www.orenboder.com
Claire:
https://www.instagram.com/showminds
https://www.showminds.co
Charlie:
https://www.instagram.com/charlie.stemp/
☕️ Vocalitea
This episode is kindly sponsored by Vocalitea, the secret to vocal clarity in a cup.
Vocalitea is more than just a beverage; it's a holistic approach to vocal care. Developed by award-winning voice experts and master tea blenders, each ingredient has been carefully selected to help you soothe and take care of your voice.
Get yours at: https://vocalitea.co.uk
🎗️Get Help
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.
In the first instance, helplines:
Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)
Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)
If you work in the theatre industry here are some organisations who can help you to find the right help:
https://www.applauseforthought.com
https://www.industryminds.co.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk
Join us for a very special Christmas episode of The Five Minute Call! This week, we’re on location at the London Palladium’s Robin Hood rehearsals to chat with one of musical theatre’s brightest stars, Charlie Stemp. From his award-winning performance in Half a Sixpence to Broadway’s Hello, Dolly!, and now starring in Crazy For You and Robin Hood, Charlie shares his incredible journey, career-defining moments, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
🎧 Chapters & Timestamps
00:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
00:00:53 – Meet Charlie Stemp
00:01:20 – Charlie’s Theatre Beginnings
00:10:47 – Overcoming Challenges
00:21:50 – Sponsor: Vocalitea
00:22:50 – Life in Wicked and Touring
00:34:12 – Broadway Adventures
00:51:00 – Teaching & Giving Back
01:00:10 – Mary Poppins & Crazy For You
01:14:10 – All About Panto
01:20:25 – Five Minute Call Question
01:21:45 – Diary Question
01:23:25 – Outro
❤️ Support The Show
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for notifications! Your support helps us bring you more amazing stories from the theatre world.
And you can listen to more episodes on your favourite podcasting platform. Links at: https://linkin.bio/fiveminutecall
🤝 Connect With Us
Follow us on social media - search "Five Minute Call"
https://www.instagram.com/FiveMinuteCall
https://www.tiktok.com/@yourfiveminutecall
Oren:
https://www.instagram.com/OrenBoder
https://www.orenboder.com
Claire:
https://www.instagram.com/showminds
https://www.showminds.co
Charlie:
https://www.instagram.com/charlie.stemp/
☕️ Vocalitea
This episode is kindly sponsored by Vocalitea, the secret to vocal clarity in a cup.
Vocalitea is more than just a beverage; it's a holistic approach to vocal care. Developed by award-winning voice experts and master tea blenders, each ingredient has been carefully selected to help you soothe and take care of your voice.
Get yours at: https://vocalitea.co.uk
🎗️Get Help
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.
In the first instance, helplines:
Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)
Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)
If you work in the theatre industry here are some organisations who can help you to find the right help:
https://www.applauseforthought.com
https://www.industryminds.co.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk
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