Ep 4 - How our job share works and post partum Mrs Wormwood ~ Marianne Benedict
Showbiz Mums · Kimberly Powell
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Show Notes
Marianne has appeared in Chicago, We Will Rock You, Cats and The Wizard of Oz amongst many other productions. She's most well known for her incredible portrayal of Mrs Wormwood in the RSC's production of Matilda the Musical, where she performed up to 5 months pregnant and then came back to join the production after the birth of her son.
This conversation delves into the unique challenges of job sharing in the theatre industry, highlighting the financial impact, logistics, and work-life balance. It also explores the decision-making process and challenges faced during pregnancy and career in the theatre industry, as well as the experience of returning to work and coping with personal loss and vocal health issues.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Job Sharing and Theatre Industry
- 09:40 Challenges and Decisions in Pregnancy and Career in Theatre Industry
- 19:24 Returning to Work and Coping with Personal Loss
- 31:16 Balancing Parenthood and Work
- 40:08 The Job Share Opportunity
- 54:36 Embracing Job Sharing in the Theatre Industry
Original music by Steve Rushton