Special: Parents in Theatre Part 1 Featuring Steph Parry, Zoe Rainey and Tasha Sheridan

In this special episode we sat down with three of our previous guests Steph Parry, Zoe Rainey and Tasha Sheridan to discuss their experiences of being a mother while working in theatre. The highs, the lows, the difficulties and what needs to change.

Steph Parry has just returned leading the International Tour of 'Mamma Mia!'. She began the tour when her first born son was just eight weeks. She raised her child along with her partner Phil while on tour, and she speaks to us on her experience of this.

Zoe Rainey has just finished a fabulous run in the West End of 'Mean Girls' the Musical, which was her first show returning to theatre after having her daughter a few years ago. She speaks to us about this experience of navigating a life with her partner 'Paul Gatehouse' who works as a Sound Designer in Theatre.

Tasha Sheridan is currently touring the show 'Defying Gravity - West End Women'. Tasha is a mother of two and her husband 'Adam Fisher' works as a sound designer in the West End. She speaks to us navigating the theatre life, and the changes that happen as a parent as your kids grow older.

If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in todays episode please see below for some helpful resources -

Actors Children's Trust - Standing by Actors who are Parents in Theatre - https://actorschildren.org/

NHS Postnatal Depression Helpline - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-natal-depression/overview/

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

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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