The original Elle Woods in Legally Blonde and Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray on bringing a touch of camp to Broadway, having Britney Spears as her understudy, and why her latest album is putting women back at the centre of their stories.

Host: William J Connolly

Technical: Jordan Priestley

Image of Laura: Jeremy Cowart

Produced by: William J Connolly + Darren Bell

Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com.

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