Kitchen choreo, West End kids, and a surprise engagement? This one’s got it ALL.

In this feel-good episode of *How Very Hannah*, I’m joined by stagey power couple, Stuart and Francis – the West End performers-turned-TikTok stars behind those iconic kitchen musicals 👨‍🍳🎶

They went viral for turning the chaos of parenting into full-blown musical numbers (complete with props, harmonies and tap breaks in the kitchen), and now they’re bringing that same magic to a *real-life* live show.

We’re talking love at first spotlight, surviving panto with a baby monitor, and raising the best kind of tiny drama queens!! They open up about their journey from the West End to TikTok fame, and how they’re turning all that chaos into their very first live show 💖

We also have a *very relatable* Confession of a Drama Queen, plus a pretty appropriate Hannah’s Hotline !! and test Stuart and Francis’ knowledge on all things stagey & theatre (with the help of my new book 🤭 📖 )

AND… there might be a sparkly little life update from me too 💍 👀

Get in touch with the show on the DMs or email hello@howveryhannah.com

Buy tickets to Stuart and Francis’ LIVE SHOW!

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury-theatre/events/2025/oct/stuart-and-francis-show-live?fbclid=PAdGRleANImttleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwJe0h4WPBQ1J0wg6S580cjrHd6F1xuaGUVZh56-swf66LYyaRAvSCxeKqcx_aem_mFUPcm7bdjvVvDY-pJiF-g

Follow Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/stueyarmfield/?hl=en

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HVH LINKS

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Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

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Screaming, crying, throwing up… cause my heart may never Beat Again, I only had One Shot to get this right with my Eternal Love — and now The STUDIO Is Alive with the sound of Aston Merrygold on HVH!!! 😭🎤

Yes, you heard right - JLS royalty turned full-blown theatre kid is here and we’re talking pop stardom, panto panic, parenting chaos, and the unexpected joy of musical theatre. Aston spills all about life after the band, how 101 Dalmatians threw him in at the deep end (literally), and why being the funny one isn’t always as easy as it looks 🐟

We get into the real talk: balancing gigs with dad life, why phones in theatres are the enemy, and how he’s learned to let go and feel the moment on stage 🎭

And of course… chaos ensues in our reverse singing challenge, featuring a backwards rendition of “Everybody in Love” that you honestly need to hear to believe.

Don’t forget to grab your tickets to How Very Hannah Live (if there are any left 👀) and check out Aston’s upcoming Club is Alive tour — links below 💅

And if you’ve got a stagey confession or a Hannah’s Hotline email me at hello@howveryhannah.com 💌

🎟️ HVH TOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

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📚 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

🎤 JLS ARE ON TOUR - Get your tickets!! https://www.jlsofficial.com/events/

📱 Follow Aston on IG: https://www.instagram.com/astonmerrygold/?hl=en

SOCIALS

🔗 TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG - https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

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From panto mishaps to Drag Race fame, this week’s ep is with iconic diva, Kitty Scott-Claus! ✨

We’re diving into what it really takes to serve on stage (and off) as Kitty shares stories from drama school days (including a rogue pole dancing module?), the wild reality of parasocial fame, and what it felt like playing Princess Diana in drag with the nation watching. There’s backstage gossip, dream role chat, and some hilarious Heather’s memories that made me SCREAM.

We also answer a dilemma from a listener dating someone in the West End (and feeling a *bit* out of place), before diving into possibly the most chaotic improv game yet, which descended into screeches, fake monologues, and Kitty nearly combusting in the best way. SO much fun!!

Don’t forget, if you’ve got a stagey dilemma or confession of your own… or a Hannah’s Hotline you’d love for me to answer, email me at **hello@howveryhannah.com** 💌

New episodes every Tuesday - so hit SUBSCRIBE now!

And don’t forget you can catch me on my debut TOUR!!

🎟️ TOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/collections/all

📚 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

**SOCIALS**

🔗 TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG - https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You guys... this episode is giving TikTok trauma, Olivier-worthy genes, and deeply unqualified career advice - all with the *hilarious* and *unfiltered* ...Abi Clarke 🎭✨

Abi joins me to talk nepo baby status (yep - literal Olivier awards in the family), her not-so-secret theatre kid past, and how she accidentally ended up doing stand-up after realising she couldn't quite hack Les Mis.

We unpack the chaos of the Edinburgh Fringe, look back on the time we both missed out on a TikTok award and tackle a listener dilemma about posting online and working with nightmare classmates.

This episode is pure theatre kid 🤝 comedy crossover energy and I am so here for it.

Got a confession or dilemma of your own?

Email me at hello@howveryhannah.com 💌

New episodes every Tuesday - so hit SUBSCRIBE now.

…and don’t forget you can catch me on my debut TOUR… kicking off THIS WEEK!!

🎟️ TOUR TICKETS: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/collections/all

📚 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

SOCIALS

🔗 TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG - https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵*

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I’ve upgraded to THREE seats in the studio… which means one thing: a girlband takeover.

The icons that are Remember Monday join me for harmonies, chaos, and a whole lot of stories.

We cover their Eurovision rollercoaster (yes, including the zero points moment), how it really felt walking out at Wembley Stadium, and some of their wildest theatre jobs — from Miss Honey dreams to surprise Gavroche debuts. Charlotte even tells the story of turbulence so bad the cabin crew were crying… ✈️

Of course there are games (telepathy, the imposter challenge, harmony tests), plus a listener Confession Of A Drama Queen all about audition nerves for Legally Blonde Jr. 💖

Email me your HOTLINES and your CONFESSIONS/DILEMMAS to... 📧 hello@howveryhannah.com

New episodes every Tuesday - so hit FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show now.…and don’t forget you can catch me on my debut TOUR this autumn, tickets below 👇

🎟️ GET YOUR TOUR TICKETS HERE: ⁠https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/ ⁠

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Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

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WE'RE SO BACK!!! 🪩 🎭 ✨

How Very Hannah Season 2/Forever is HERE!! Every single Tuesday new podcast eps will be coming your way from my brand new studio... so what are you waiting for?!

Hit SUBSCRIBE to never miss it!And for the first ep back of this new era... we're INTERNATIONAL BABY!

The very stagey Chris Olsen joins me in London! We tour the new set (Crocs, disco balls, jellycats and all), chat West End vs Broadway energy, and why trying isn’t cringe.

There’s drama school confessions (fake asthma for cardio?!), a rapid-fire musical bracket that ends in Wicked supremacy, and a Jamie Lloyd fangirl moment for Sunset/Evita. And there’s plenty more where that came from.

Email me your HOTLINES and your CONFESSIONS/DILEMMAS to...📧 hello@howveryhannah.com

We’re back every Tuesday - and don’t forget you can catch me on my debut TOUR this Autumn, tickets below 👇

🎟️ SEE ME ON TOUR: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/how-very-hannah/

🧢 SHOP MERCH: https://howveryhannah.myshopify.com/collections/all

📚 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: https://lnk.to/LesQuiz

🔗 TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

🔗 IG - https://www.instagram.com/howvery_hannah

Produced by Bear Lane Productions

Music Composition by Joe Truscott

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SURPRISE!! 💖

Before we officially wrap on the first ever series of How Very Hannah, I couldn’t resist pulling together the ULTIMATE stagey highlights reel!

This episode is packed with the very best bits from the series – we’re talking unforgettable Sparkles of the Day, iconic guest moments, behind-the-scenes chaos, and of course… some of my most outrageous stagey secrets & stories 🤭 🎭

Whether you’re a brand-new listener or have been here since Episode 1, this is the perfect round-up of all the joy, sparkle, and stagey magic that made Series 1 so special 💫

✨ A BIG THANK YOU TO all the fabulous guests that joined me on the How Very Hannah sofa AND the curtain. To the production team at Bear Lane Productions and the amazing tbh Talent, and of course a huge THANK YOU to YOU for all the love and support – Series 2 is coming… and it’s going to be even more iconic 💅

💌 Don’t forget to drop me your confessions, hotlines & any messages to ⁠hello@howveryhannah.com⁠ – I want to know what you thought of Series 1 and who’s top of your guest wishlist for next season!

🎥 Hit FOLLOW to be the first to hear about Series 2

and finally... follow the How Very Hannah socials for BTS goodness, updates & general fabulousness:

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How Very Hannah is a Bear Lane Production 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

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It’s the final episode of Series 1?! Where have the last 3 months gone, omg…

So I had to go out with a bang (and a bark 🐶). That’s right – I’m joined by a very special guest…my dog, Ruben.

To celebrate the end of an iconic season of How Very Hannah, we’re diving headfirst into a big stagey quiz covering everything from general theatre knowledge to deep cuts from shows I’ve performed in (yes, Heathers and SpongeBob the Musical are coming for you 🎭🧽).

There are three rounds, plenty of chaos, and a few lifelines thrown in - am I about to be exposed?!? 😮

Let me know in the comments what your score was!!!

Thanks for being part of this stagey little ride and for all the love and support for my brand new podcast – see you soon for Series 2! 💖

Don’t forget you can email me at ⁠hello@howveryhannah.com⁠ 💌 let me know what you thought of series 1, and who you'd love to see on series 2!!

Please don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW wherever you're listening - it really helps keep the show going, and ofc you'll get notifications of my weekly vlog every Friday 🍿

And in the meantime - head to the How Very Hannah socials to keep up to date on any future announcements 👀 news and more BTS fun from the podcast....

✨ ⁠tiktok.com/@howvery_hannah

✨ ⁠instagram.com/howvery_hannah⁠

How Very Hannah is a Bear Lane Production 🎙️

Music Composition by Joe Truscott 🎵

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.