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The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show | Episode 85 | Benji Stevens – From Dance Dreams to the West End
The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show
Sunday, 18 October 2026 - 30 minutes
Nancy Stevens is joined by her son, professional performer Benji Stevens, for a very personal conversation about his journey from a young boy inspired by Michael Jackson, Elvis and Freddie Mercury to making his West End debut in Magic Mike Live.
Benji talks about discovering his passion for dance, overcoming a lack of confidence and the pressure he felt as a boy who wanted to dance, before finding the support and encouragement that changed everything at Arts One.
He shares memories of landing his first professional role in Mamma Mia! in Hamburg, his love of musical theatre, appearing on Britain’s Got Talent with the Playground Boys and the winding road that eventually led him to Magic Mike Live.
Benji and Nancy also discuss his experience of living with Crohn’s disease from the age of 12, how he has learned not to let the condition define him, and the importance of helping others feel less alone.
There’s also a very personal insight into Benji’s relationship with his fiancée Natalie, how they met in Hamburg and how they have made a long-distance relationship work for almost four years.
Benji opens up about the reality of life as a performer, the rejection and uncertainty that comes with chasing a career in the arts, and why he believes that every “no” can simply mean a new direction.
It’s an honest, emotional and inspiring conversation about family, resilience, gratitude, following your dreams and finding the confidence to be yourself.
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