Episode 1 - The Curtain Rises: Welcome to Before The Encore!

The stage is set, the mic is live—welcome to the premiere of Before The Encore! 🎙

✨ Hosts Nicholas Barnard & Holly Harris pull back the curtain on what this podcast is all about: real talk, industry insights, and unfiltered conversations about the performing arts world.  

In this debut episode, they cover:  
🎭 Why the Arts Matter – From mental health to education, how the arts shape society.  
🎤 Industry Buzz – The BAFTAs, Grammys, What's On Stage Awards, and upcoming theatre hits like Richard the Second and The Great Gatsby musical.  
🎬 Hollywood & TV Rundown – Bridgerton season four, The Last of Us season two, and upcoming blockbusters like Mickey 17 & How to Train Your Dragon.  
⚡ Meet Your Hosts – Nicholas & Holly share their journeys in theatre, film, and VFX, plus some fun rapid-fire questions!  

It’s the start of something big—and this is your backstage pass to the industry. Don’t miss it! 🎧🔥 #BeforeTheEncore