All Interview articles – Page 4
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InterviewNeil Edeson: always on the go
We spoke to Neil Edeson, organiser for Surrey Trips, about what he’s got coming up, essential items while travelling and why he loves the job.
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InterviewJulia Passmore: organising for a friendly bunch
Julia Passmore, organiser for the Association of Friends, tell us how she fell into the role, her favourite visits and what’s in the diary at the moment.
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InterviewLiving the dream: Jersey Boys star Ben Joyce on the pressure and joy of playing Frankie Valli in London
Ben Joyce made his West End debut in the role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. Here he tells us how it’s going, what it’s like to be in The Four Seasons and his unusual pre-show ritual.
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InterviewJackie Ring: memories to last a lifetime
We caught up with Jackie Ring, who organises trips for Guildford U3A, to hear about her love of theatre, the skills needed to be a successful GTO and one of her most favourite holidays.
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InterviewMike Herring: old blokes, new tricks
We hear from Mike Herring about his time organising for Kings Cliffe Old Blokes Club and why he still loves the job after ten years of service.
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InterviewRoger Bart talks Back to the Future the Musical, working with Al Pacino and his Disney cameo
Roger Bart, who appears as the hilarious Doc Brown in Back to the Future the Musical, tells us more about his take on the role, memories of when the original film was released and some of the huge stars he’s worked with so far.
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InterviewMaureen Tidbury: a real people’s person
Maureen Tidbury, or more affectionately known as ‘Mo’, shares how it felt to be a finalist in the 2021 GTO of the Year® Award, how she keeps her group happy and what’s on her travel radar for this year.
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InterviewCarrie Hope Fletcher on her title role as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “darker version of Cinderella”
Harry Rogers chatted to West End superstar Carrie Hope Fletcher about her role as Cinderella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest hit, what it’s like to work with the musical genius and her funniest memory on stage.
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InterviewLes Misérables star on what audiences can expect from the “grittier, darker and more cinematic” production
Samuel Wyn-Morris, who plays the heroic part of Enjolras in the UK tour of Les Misérables, told us more about his role, what audiences can expect from the show and how he’s living his childhood dream.
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InterviewAndrew Moss: never-ending happiness and smiles
We hear from organiser Andrew Moss about his time with the Oxford NHS Retirement Fellowship, his recommendations for other group travel organisers and one of his key considerations when booking a trip.
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Oz Clarke shares his favourite destinations and wine tasting tips
Wine expert Oz Clarke, who was a guest speaker at the Group Leisure & Travel Show in October, talks to Jennie Milsom about his favourite food and drink tours and how groups can get the most out of a wine tasting trip.
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InterviewElizabeth Hodgson: been there, done that, got the t-shirt
In this special edition of My Group & I, we asked Elizabeth Hodgson, 2021 Group Travel Organiser of the Year®, how it felt to win the award, her time organising for Barnet U3A and historical highlights on her travels.
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InterviewMichael Kneller: a team effort
Harry Rogers talks to Michael Kneller about his time with the After Eight Social Club, his advice for newcomers and how nice it’s been to forward plan once more.
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InterviewSimon Calder on the recovery of tourism
Jennie Milsom caught up with travel correspondent and broadcaster Simon Calder, one of the speakers at the recent Group Leisure & Travel Show, to hear about his favourite UK destinations and how he sees the recovery of tourism.
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InterviewActor Craig Gallivan on Frozen the Musical, how he brings Olaf to life and his love of theatre
Harry Rogers sat down with Frozen the Musical star Craig Gallivan to talk about returning to the stage since the pandemic, his role as Olaf the snowman and how groups can get back to the theatre in a safe environment.
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InterviewDiversity dance troupe and Jack and the Beanstalk cast “excited to be back performing again”
Dance troupe and Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity, plus their fellow panto costars Gina Murray and Jack Land Noble, are excited to be returning to panto-land in Jack and the Beanstalk at Milton Keynes Theatre.
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InterviewEnid Pamment: three decades of fun
Enid Pamment, organiser for Shefford Leisure Group, shares her upcoming travel plans, the essential skills required to be a successful organiser and the occasions when those skills have been put to the test.
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InterviewSheila Furniss: making a difference to the lives of the group members
We speak to Sheila Furniss about her time as organiser for the Rolls-Royce Retired Employees Association and how her love for the job has grown over the years.
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InterviewPhil Vaughan: all aboard the Community Group Travel bus
We catch up with Phil Vaughan about organising trips for 40 years plus, running a group with his son and get his top tips for other group travel organisers.
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Interview“We have so missed our groups” says Discover Newmarket’s manager
Tracey Harding, manager of tourist board Discover Newmarket, has explained to Group Leisure & Travel how important group organisers are for the area and what makes Newmarket unique.