UA-167299338-1 1117517095042706 Disney Magic & West End Secrets | Hercules & Lion King Cast Interview - The Business of Show Business

Episode 5

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19th Mar 2026

Disney Magic & West End Secrets | Hercules & Lion King Cast Interview

Disney's The Lion King and Disney's Hercules are currently running in London's West End.

Disney's The Lion King and Disney's Hercules are lighting up London’s West End — and in this exclusive bonus episode, we go behind the scenes with two incredible stars from these iconic productions.

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to perform in a West End musical? From audition songs to onstage surprises, this interview gives you a rare insight into the journey, discipline, and magic behind world-class theatre.

🎭 The Business of Show Business host Jamie Body sits down with:

  1. Thenjiwe Nofelmele (Rafiki – The Lion King)
  2. Trevor Dion Nicholas (Phil – Hercules)

In this 15-minute interview, they share:

✨ The songs that helped them land their roles

✨ Honest West End audition tips for aspiring performers

✨ What it’s like performing in major Disney productions

✨ Fun onstage banter and behind-the-scenes moments

✨ Advice for anyone dreaming of a career in musical theatre

Whether you're a drama student, Disney fan, or theatre lover, this episode is packed with inspiration, insight, and a touch of Disney magic.

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The Business of Show Business
Unpacking the skills, stories, and side hustles behind the entertainment and creative industries.
A podcast to help unpack the skills, stories, and side hustles behind the entertainment and creative industries.

So if you're ready to thrive, not just survive, in the showbiz and arts & culture sectors, you're in the right place.

A series of solo shows and interviews to help creatives with the business of show business.

Learn how to market yourself as a creative and how to boss your social media and online presence.

Great for actors, dancers, singers, producers, writers and those in the creative industries.

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Jamie Body

Jamie Body comes from a performance background having worked in TV, Film, and Theatre for 13 years. Since then Jamie has gone on to be a published entertainment journalist, worked in entertainment marketing for some of the leading shows in the West End and has covered some of the biggest events in the entertainment calendar.

Jamie gives you a 360 look at the entertainment industry with insider knowledge and expertise.