313. Francessca Daniella-Baker

Today’s guest is the brilliant **Francessca Daniella-Baker**, who’s currently appearing in Disney’s **Hercules** in London’s West End. Francessca’s career has taken her from major UK tours to the West End and international stages, with credits including **Hadestown**, **The Lion King**, **My Fair Lady**, and **Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat** at the London Palladium. In this episode, we talk about: 🎭 Her journey to the West End and landing roles in some of musical theatre’s biggest productions 💪 What it’s like performing in Disney’s *Hercules* 🎤 The unique demands of shows like *Hadestown* and *The Lion King* 🧠 Building resilience and confidence in a competitive industry ✨ The lessons she’s learned from working with some of the best creatives in theatre Whether you’re an aspiring performer, a theatre fan, or simply love hearing the stories behind the shows, this episode is packed with honesty, laughter, and insight. 🎧 Subscribe to *The Fit2 Perform Podcast* for weekly conversations with leading voices from the performing arts. 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? Email **talk@fit-2.co.uk** 📱 Follow **@fit2performwestend** for more clips, exclusive interviews, and performance content.