The Variety Show

By Adam Sternberg

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The Variety Show is a celebration of the extraordinary people who bring live performance to life. Each week, host Adam Sternberg sits down with a dazzling range of guests – from magicians to contortionists, gospel singers to tap dancers to uncover the real stories behind their craft. How do artists decide to dedicate their lives to performing? What inspires them, challenges them, and keeps them coming back to the stage? Through intimate conversations, Variety gives listeners a behind-the-curtain look at the journeys, passions, and influences that shape today’s performers. Whether you’re a fan of live entertainment, a lover of the arts, or simply curious about the paths less traveled, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on the world of performance. If you have any comments about the podcast or are a performer who wants advice please do email info@thevarietyshowpodcast.co.uk

Episode Date
Bear Mitzvahs, Tommy Cooper & mind-altering theatre
May 28, 2026
Sarah Louise Young On Being a Cabaret Polymath, Kate Bush & Live Grit
May 21, 2026
Scrap Opera Houses? Art, Business & Classical Music’s Clique
May 14, 2026
Max Fulham on ventriloquism, the ‘GUH’ sound, and the fame-hungry relative he can’t escape
Apr 30, 2026
Xnthony on Madonna, Kitchkock and Oliver Cromwell
Apr 23, 2026
Just good to introduce her character with Laura Wyatt O'Keefe
Apr 16, 2026
A pig bite on stage, fire juggling, and teaching Adam the apple fork trick with Jon Udry
Apr 09, 2026
Ashley Luke Lloyd on Billy Elliot, Dreams Girls and understudy nightmares!
Apr 02, 2026
From Robbie Williams to Escala: a journey shaped by dedication and practice - Helen Nash
Mar 12, 2026
Rhys' Pieces on Politics in performance, genderf*ck, and teaching Adam how to twerk!
Mar 05, 2026
Perfect pitch, Hugh Laurie and uniting against AI with Harry the Piano
Feb 25, 2026
Drumming traditions, Travis Barker, and Settling the Ringo Debate with Richard Enion
Feb 19, 2026
On Work Ethic, Mics Cutting Out & How New Singers Cut Through the Noise with Laura Wright
Feb 12, 2026
On having ADHD, West End Life & the Moment She Knew She’d Be a Magician
Feb 05, 2026
How Coco Sato Built a Career in Origami Art
Jan 29, 2026
French & Saunders, Eurovision, and saving Rowan Atkinson from a royal hiccup with Kevin Bishop
Jan 22, 2026
Judge the Poet on living the artists way and why creatives shouldn't fear AI
Jan 15, 2026
Bounder & Cad on woke culture, Putin, and a special gig at 10 Downing St
Jan 08, 2026
Andrew Robley - the pantomime dame with unlimited sass
Dec 18, 2025
The Rolling Clones on Rock N' Roll without fame and if the Beatles have better songs
Dec 11, 2025
Joe Stilgoe on campaigning for the future of British jazz
Dec 04, 2025
Reverend Bazil Meade on working with Madonna, Luther Vandross and if white people can sing gospel.
Nov 27, 2025
Katharine Arnold on choosing art over the 9-5, handling heights and advice for future circus performers.
Nov 20, 2025
Charles Burns on royal silhouettes, Covent Garden origins, and the art of performing with scissors
Nov 13, 2025
Antony Johns on rehearsing with no mirrors, dancing with Angela Lansbury, and choreographing 2000 horses for The Queen
Nov 06, 2025
Miss Ballooniverse on the Aztecs, Balloon College, and Why She Carries a Castration Device with Her at All Times
Oct 30, 2025
Pete Heat on the Philosophy of Magic, taking the alternative route, and Training Jude Law
Oct 23, 2025
Jolie Papillon: From Ballet to Burlesque and the Art of Captivating Audiences
Oct 16, 2025
The Art of Live Performance with Adam Sternberg (Trailer)
Oct 08, 2025