How many of us have met an artist who changed our lives forever? Alan Winner, Artistic Director of the Hive Theatre Company, met Dame Shirley Bassey while studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and the encounter shaped the trajectory of his life.  In his cabaret "The Boy Who Loved Bassey", Winner reveals both of their journeys with hits such as "Diamonds are Forever" and "Big Spender".

StageBuddy spoke with Winner about his inspiration for the show, his collaboration with director Ben Cameron, and, of course, Dame Shirley.