This week on The Lonely Arts Club, Martin McQuillan is joined by Liverpool star of stage and screen, Eithne Browne.

These days, many would think that Eithne has always been a natural performer, but that's not the case. We hear how Eithne went from being a child who shied away from the limelight to a West End superstar and soap opera queen.

Although luck may have been on her side just in time for the big break, Eithne also talks about the importance of working hard for what you want.

From playing Mrs Johnstone in Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, to being Chrissy Rogers on TV soap, Brookside, Eithne shares these experiences and everything in between.

After decades in the industry, Eithne shares her expert advice on facing such a tough industry and what to expect when embarking on a career in performing.

This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Creative Enterprise at Edge Hill University.

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The podcast is edited by Roz DiCaprio who is the producer alongside Karen Appleton and Carl Hunter.

Audio production is by Sam Auguste of Onomatopoeia Studios in Liverpool.

Music is by Joseph McDade.

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