Actor's Never Retire

About Actor's Never Retire

Actors Never Retire is a Royal Theatrical Fund podcast celebrating the long, rich and often surprising careers of actors and theatre folk whose stories deserve to be heard. Hosted by Molly Hanson, each episode is a warm, candid conversation with someone who has spent a lifetime in the industry - the big roles and the quiet ones, the setbacks and the breakthroughs, and everything in between. With thanks to The Delaunay, for allowing us to record at The Corner Café making it possible, this is a podcast for anyone who loves theatre and the extraordinary people who make it their life's work. To apply for help, or donate to the Royal Theatrical Fund, head to www.trtf.com (www.trtf.com) Hosted by: Molly Hanson Edited by: Keely Armstrong Music by: Stefan Bednarczyk Artwork by: Arran Wilson Hosted by Acast. See acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

The Royal Theatrical Fund

Category

arts · arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jun 2026

Latest episode

10 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Actors Never Retire - Hayward Morse

   Hayward Morse chats about his career on Stage and Screen! Stage credits include Butley (Criterion Theatre), What The Butler Saw (Sondheim Theatre and UK tour),The Mousetrap (St Martin’s Theatre), 84 Charing Cross Road (Cambridge Arts Theatre), Shylocks Revenge (UK tour), Stage Struck, Relatively Speaking, Don’t Misunderstand Me, London Suite (English Theatre Hamburg, English Theatre Frankfurt, and UK tour), Eden’s Empire (English Theatre Hamburg), Weapons of Happiness, Portraits, Magnificence, The Melting Pot, But It Still Goes On, Beast on the Moon (Finborough Theatre), The Reluctant Debutante, Barefoot in the Park (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), and The Canterbury Tales (Phoenix Theatre). His television credits include Reacher, Accused, Autopsy: The Last Hours of, Footballers’ Wive$: Extra Time, Screen Two, The Great Detective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   3 Jul 2026

   Actor's Never Retire - Barbara Rhodes

   Barbara Rhodes brings warmth, wit and wonderful stories to this episode of Actors Never Retire. Her career across theatre and related work has been full of remarkable moments and remarkable people - and her path, like so many in this industry, hasn't always been straightforward. She talks about the jobs that surprised her, the times she nearly walked away, and the reasons she's still singing, still showing up and still finding joy in performing and community. A heartbreaking but comforting and uplifting listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   26 Jun 2026

   Actor's Never Retire - Elizabeth Seal

   Elizabeth Seal is a Tony Award-winning actor and singer whose career has taken her from the West End to Broadway and back again, across plays, musicals and television. In this episode, she reflects on those landmark roles, the moments that nearly changed everything, and what it really means to keep working, creating and staying curious over a lifetime in this business. Thoughtful, funny and full of stories that theatre lovers will absolutely relish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Actor's Never Retire - David Alder

   David Alder is a familiar face and voice in the theatre community - and a valued member of the Royal Theatrical Fund choir. In this episode, he takes us through a career that has spanned stage roles, tours and all kinds of projects, from his early breaks and the realities of life on the road, to the friendships, near-misses and funny mishaps that come with a working actor's life. He also talks openly about the role the RTF has played in supporting him and connecting people across the industry. Warm, candid and full of behind-the-scenes moments audiences never usually get to hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Actors Never Retire - Myra Sands

   Myra Sands has appeared in some of the most beloved West End musicals of the last few decades - Cats, Evita, Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, and in this episode she tells the stories behind that remarkable career. From the car crash that nearly ended things before they began, to finding her way back through teaching, to juggling babies with eight-show weeks, Myra's story is funny, warm and genuinely inspiring. Expect cabaret, lost musicals, long bike rides, and a lot of laughter... it's very Myra. To apply for help, or donate to the Royal Theatrical Fund, head to www.trtf.com (https://open.acast.com/networks/6a1043eb294da705c398db8d/shows/6a1d9dbe0a986a85da4794ed/www.trtf.com) Hosted by: Molly Hanson Edited by: Keely Armstrong Music by: Stefan Bednarczyk Artwork by: Arran Wilson Hosted by Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://open.acast.com/networks/6a1043eb294da705c398db8d/shows/6a1d9dbe0a986a85da4794ed/acast.com/privacy) for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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