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18th Mar 2026

From The Business of Show Business with Wayne Perrey.

From West End Star to TV Presenter | Wayne Perrey on Rent, Bombay Dreams & Breaking Into TV

Wayne Perrey joins Business of Show Business to share his journey from the West End stage to television presenting.

As a performer in the original West End casts of Rent and Bombay Dreams, Wayne built a career in musical theatre before successfully transitioning into TV as a presenter and actor. In this episode, we talk about the realities of performing in landmark West End productions, the transferable skills between stage and screen, and how performers can develop the confidence and communication skills needed to become TV presenters.

If you're interested in musical theatre careers, the West End industry, or breaking into television presenting, this episode offers practical insight from someone who has successfully done both.

🎭 Topics we cover:

• Life in the original West End productions of Rent and Bombay Dreams

• The skills performers develop on stage that work for TV

• How actors can transition into presenting

• Building confidence and communication on camera

• The business side of show business

Subscribe for more conversations with performers, producers and creatives about the real business behind the entertainment industry.

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About the Podcast

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.

About your host

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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.