97 - Sam Buttery: Big Notes, Bold Choices & Camp Chaos
From The Final FronTia with Tia Kofi by Tia Kofi/W!ZARD Studios
March 23, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 97
About this episode
Tia Kofi interviews performer Sam Buttery about his experiences in the theatre world and the journey of creative expression.
Performer, singer and cabaret powerhouse Sam Buttery is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia ! From scene-stealing turns on stage to unforgettable vocal performances, Sam has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive and dynamic performers in UK theatre. Most recently, Sam has starred in Netflix's KAOS, the London Palladium production of The Addams Family Musical and the Sheffield Crucible production of Little Shop of Horrors. Sam current stars as Ursula in the London production of "Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Seat Witch". On this episode of The Final FronTia , Tia and Sam dive into life in the theatre world: the highs of performing, the realities of the industry, and the journey of carving out a space as a performer who doesn’t quite fit into traditional boxes. They talk about musical theatre, cabaret, creative expression and the joy of leaning into individuality on stage. There’s also chat about training, performance instincts, and the delicate balance between technique and personality — plus reflections on the roles that shape you, the audiences that surprise you, and the moments that remind you why you started performing in the first place…
People in this episode
Host: Tia Kofi
Guest: Sam Buttery
Topics covered
- theatre
- musical theatre
- cabaret
- creative expression
- individuality
- performance
Keywords
- Sam Buttery
- theatre
- musical theatre
- cabaret
- performance
- individuality
Sponsors
Shopify
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Netflix
Books & works: KAOS, The Addams Family Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Seat Witch
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