How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t.

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and fellow ArtsEd alum, Daisy Doris May. We’ve known each other for years, so it was a real joy to finally sit down and talk about her creative journey, from drama school to becoming one of the most iconic comedic drag kings on the scene today.

Daisy opens up about how she discovered drag, how she built her unique style of comedy, and what it takes to carve out your own space in an...

In this episode, I sit down with award-winning actor Hammed Animashaun - whose love for performing began at just 11 years old. Born and raised in London, Hammed discovered his love for acting early, joining youth theatre before eventually pouring everything into stage, screen and everything in between.

We dive into his story: growing up in London, the internal and external battles he faced when choosing to follow his calling, and th...

From gracing our screens since the age of eleven, Nell Tiger Free has grown up in front of the camera - and in this episode, she sits down with me for a completely open and honest conversation about what that’s really been like.

We talk about the highs, the lows, the pressure of starting young, and the moments that shaped her both as an actor and as a person. Nell shares the realities behind the roles, how she navigates uncertainty ...

Kevin Clifton has been performing since he was a child. Many of you will know him from Strictly Come Dancing, but I know him from working alongside him on stage.

In this episode, Kevin opens up about his lifelong love for musical theatre and acting, passions that were put on hold while his dance career took the lead. It wasn’t until his mid-twenties that he found his way back to the world of theatre, discovering a renewed sense of j...

Welcome to How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t.
In this first episode, host Shvorne Marks sits down with her long-time friend and fellow actor Pearl Mackie. The two first met back in 2012, performing together in a tiny garage theatre in Peckham, and now, over a decade later, they reflect on just how far they’ve come.

Expect honest chat, laughter, and a few raw moments as they share the highs, lows, and lessons learned along...

In this introductory episode, actor Shvorne Marks , introduces How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t.

Shvorne shares why she created this podcast: to have honest conversations about what it really takes to survive and thrive as an actor in an unpredictable industry. Over the coming weeks Shvorne talks to some brillant actors and artists about their own journey's, the highs, the lows, and the lessons they've learned along the way...