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Join your hosts Simon Jones and Émilie Freeman for an inspiring conversation with Wrexham-born performer Hannah Kenna Thomas as she shares the remarkable journey of her career on stage and screen.

From early beginnings at Delta Academy in Wrexham, to performing in the world-renowned Cats the Musical, to appearing in major Hollywood film productions such as Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins and Wicked.

Hannah reflects on the dedication, resilience, and passion that have shaped her path in the performing arts. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at life as a professional performer, discusses the highs and challenges of the industry, and shares memorable stories from some of her biggest roles.

Whether you're an aspiring actor, musical theatre fan, or simply love hearing the stories behind successful creative careers, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of entertaining moments.

🎭 In this episode:

• Hannah's journey from Wrexham to the world stage
• Behind the scenes of Cats the Musical
• Working on Major Hollywood film productions
• The realities of life as a professional performer
• Advice for aspiring actors and creatives

This is one not to miss....

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In this episode of the CRE8IVE Wrexham Podcast, we are joined by Wrexham-born actor Harrison Tipping, whose journey has taken him from local theatre productions in North Wales to the bright lights of New York City and the Off-Broadway stage.

Harrison shares the story behind his decision to leave home at just 18 years old to pursue his acting ambitions in one of the most competitive creative cities in the world. We discuss his training at the prestigious Stella Adler Studio of Acting, the challenges and rewards of building a career overseas, and the resilience required to succeed in the performing arts industry.

Throughout the conversation, Harrison reflects on his Welsh roots, the influence of growing up in Wrexham, and the importance of representing Wales on an international stage. We also explore his recent Off-Broadway debut in The Honey Trap, the realities of professional acting, networking, handling rejection, and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Whether you're an aspiring actor, creative professional, student, or simply someone inspired by stories of ambition and perseverance, this episode offers an honest and insightful look into what it takes to turn a dream into reality.

Join us for an engaging conversation about creativity, opportunity, identity, and the journey from Wrexham to New York.

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*Disclaimer Warning - This episode openly discusses topics such as Suicide, Grief and Mental Heath.

In this episode of Cre8ive Wrexhams Podcast, we meet Rhys Matthew and Niall Heaton who both live just outside Wrexham, and have been friends since childhood. Both friends have been involved in acting such a young age and this friendship saw them progress through school and into their early adulthood. Sadly their friendship drifted apart after the death of Niall's Brother, and became a difficult relationship to navigate for the future. In 2025, Rhys and Niall took part in BBC One's primetime show, Wild Reckoning with Bear Grylls, produced by Ty'r Ddraig here in Wrexham which helped the two friends rediscover themselves, find a common goal whilst being set out in the Welsh Countryside with nothing else to do but communicate once again. This is a heartfelt and beautiful story of two amazing Cre8ives that searched for a way to reconnect with each other, divided by grief and found once again through the ability to work together and communicate openly. Join me (Simon Jones) and co-host Émilie Freeman once again as we delve into their story of open communication, transparency and genuine friendship bonded again in the wild. Check out their episode of Wild Reckoning with Bear Grylls now available on BBC Player.......

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