Welcome to Episode 9 of Should the Show Go On?

This week Simone sits down with the wonderful Angélique Blasco for a conversation about her journey through dance, the highs, the challenges, the injuries, and the many things that can (and do!) go wrong along the way.

From the realities of navigating injury as a dancer to life onstage when there is absolutely no time to stop and think, Angélique takes us behind the curtain and into some brilliantly chaotic moments from her career.

We talk quick changes that don’t quite go to plan, troublesome props, wigs, costume malfunctions and those split-second decisions performers have to make when something goes wrong in front of a live audience.

Because what do you do when the costume isn’t cooperating, the prop isn’t where it should be, the wig has other ideas, and there’s an audience watching?

You carry on… don’t you? 👀

Alongside the mishaps and laughter, Angélique reflects on her journey as a dancer, the resilience the profession demands, and the experiences that have shaped her along the way.

Fun and honest stories from a life in dance, it’s another reminder that sometimes the moments that go wrong can make some very entertaining stories.

So when everything starts to unravel… Should the Show Go On?

A huge thank you, as always, to the Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement for supporting the creation of this podcast.

🎨 Artwork by Steven Baker

🎵 Jingle by Softfriend