Emma and Naomi's Theatre Brunch

The sun is out - finally! And this month's podcast is packed with reviews, news and the Big Theatre Question: For New Musicals, is it better to listen to the cast recording before seeing the show? Show Notes:No.9 Stage/Fright - https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/inside-no-9-stage-fright/Weather Girl - https://sohotheatre.com/events/weather-girl/Benjamin Button - https://benjaminbuttonmusical.com/Playhouse Creatures - https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/playhouse-creatures/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They did it! Emma and Naomi crossed the pond and headed to New York City (and it sure WAS pretty!) and they now come back and re-lived their trip and taken you with them. Crack open the fizz or put the kettle on for this one off special about all things Broadway and Beyond!!Show notesRedwood https://www.redwoodmusical.com/Sunset Boulevard https://sunsetblvdbroadway.com/Cellino V Barnes https://asylumnyc.com/cellino-v-barnes/A View from My Seat https://aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/Saar https://www.saarnyc.com/Sardi's https://sardis.com/Ceccino's https://www.cecconisrestaurants.com/dumbo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma and Naomi are back together after recovering from colds! They have been immersing themselves in the Digital Theatre World! To bring you reviews of some shows on theatre platforms, BBC iplayer and more! Grab a glass of your favourite fizz, cup of your favourite tea and join them for this step into February - January has FINALLY left - and settle into the podcast finishing with the BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Are some musicals not standing the test of time? Show notes:https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/national-theatre-online/https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0012y8y/anything-goes-the-musicalhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001k2nk/tartuffehttps://www.buyagift.co.uk/days-out/theatre-and-shows/west-end - Currently have a Feb Discount too! EXTRA20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a new year and your favourite duo are back - battling through colds to give you the run down of their Panto challenge!! Grab your favourite morning drink and join them for all discussions on theatre and whether Emma's thoughts on panto have changed! Also discussing the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: Do theatres need to re-think their seating options? Show Notes:Dr Strangelove: https://drstrangelove.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAp8YmCK5nz3AMi5boN0Rx5ZPt0syO&gclid=Cj0KCQiAst67BhCEARIsAKKdWOmz8dI_ydv2p7miUtJ5PsEayU3ytv5quX0E1v30R08EwqAQagvndXcaAkg4EALw_wcBRobin Hood: https://palladiumpantomime.com/One Man Musical: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/one-man-musical/The Audience Club: https://www.theaudienceclub.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For their last Episode before Christmas, Emma and Naomi are entering PANTO SEASON! As well as reviewing a few London shows including ‘The Devil Wears Prada'. Grab a glass of mulled wine, glass or fizz or hot beverage of your choice and get cosy as they continue to discuss all things theatre as well as reflecting on the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: What are your thoughts on trigger warnings? Show notes:Vagabond https://www.vagabondwines.co.ukThe Liar, The Bitch and the Wardrobe https://www.theturbinetheatre.com/whats-on/the-liar-the-bitch-and-the-wardrobeThe Devil Wears Prada https://devilwearspradamusical.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma and Naomi are here to welcome you into the Winter Season with reviews for STARLIGHT EXPRESS, COME FROM AWAY, DR STRANGELOVE and WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT as well as some delightful anecdotes of being a child in panto to answering the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: How big is too big? Get your mimosa ready! Show notes:https://www.starlightexpresslondon.com/https://comefromawaylondon.co.uk/tour-dates/https://drstrangelove.comhttps://sohoplace.org/shows/white-rabbit-red-rabbit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY OCTOBER! Grab a glass or mug of your favourite drink and join Emma and Naomi as they review KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER and WHY AND I SO SINGLE - as we as answering the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: How does recordings of musicals and plays compare to live shows? SHOW NOTES:Why am I so single? https://thegarricktheatre.co.uk/tickets/why-am-i-so-single/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls are BACK FROM EDINBURGH - And it's changed Naomi! Grab your Mimosa and join them for an Edinburgh Fringe Special! With our Big Theatre Question - How many shows a day is too many?SHOW NOTES: ABBA Voyage - https://abbavoyage.com/Mamma Mia - https://mamma-mia.com/londonI Wish You Well - https://www.iwishyouwellthemusical.com/Flo and Joan - https://www.floandjoan.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You favourite theatre podcast duo are back reviewing some very big shows currently in the West End. And discussing that age old BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Programmes....what role do they now play in the theatre experience?SHOW NOTES:The Ivy https://ivycollection.com/Hello Dolly https://hellodollyldn.com/Next to Normal https://www.nexttonormal.com/Mnemonic https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/mnemonic/I'm going to marry you Toby Maguire https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire/Mercato Metropolitano https://mercatometropolitano.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma and Naomi are celebrating their one year anniversary - even if they STILL don't understand how to work the microphone! And the Big Theatre Question? Standing Ovations!SHOW NOTES:Viola's Room https://www.punchdrunk.com/work/violas-room/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma and Naomi are back together for another 50 minutes of discussions on ALL THINGS THEATRE! Reviews this week include Hadestown and Mrs Doubtfire and the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: Where is the ideal theatre seat for a performance?Show notesMrs Doubtfire https://www.mrsdoubtfiremusical.co.uk/People Place & Things https://peopleplacesandthingsonstage.com/Hadestown https://uk.hadestown.com/Good food recommendation: The Thin White Duke https://thethinwhiteduke.london/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Emma and Naomi's BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! Our girls are both May babies and are ready to open the champers, get the mimosas flowing and get into the theatre reviews for May, reflect on much theatre news (and there is quite a bit this year!) and answer the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: What do you prefer Revivals or completely new plays or musicals? Show notes:CRUEL INTENTIONS: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/cruel-intentions-the-90s-musical/?_gl=1*1gv4sv5*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjwudexBhDKARIsAI-GWYXYveh8t2bCTfhGpm2ogrOL8qkv5HVy7B_whigatXYdnFRTWXzYXIMaAm3zEALw_wcBMACHINAL: https://www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/event/machinal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favourite theatre podcasters are BACK for another month of Theatre Reviews, BIG THEATRE QUESTIONS and chats about all things theatre and beyond! Grab your mimosa and join them for their April podcast!BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Does theatre now rely too much on a "big name" to sell a show?Show NotesOpening Night - https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/whats-on/opening-nightMind Mangler - https://www.mischiefcomedy.com/whats-on/mind-mangler-member-of-the-tragic-circle/For anyone interested in Drama Training!Fourth Monkey - https://www.fourthmonkey.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After attending the What's On Stage Awards, Emma and Naomi are back together (in person!) with all the intel as well as reviews of shows in London and ones about to tour the UK! Grab a mimosa and join them for an hour of all things theatre!BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What show is the ‘one that got away'?Show NotesThe Little Big Things - https://sohoplace.org/shows/the-little-big-thingsStanding at the Sky's Edge - https://www.skysedgemusical.com/Unfortunate - https://unfortunatemusical.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having gone back to see The Phantom of the Opera for the first time in over 15 years, Emma and Naomi have their mimosas ready to review some great London theatre and discuss all things Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as giving top tips for West End theatre in this feature length episode! This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - From what we know of the past, what is the future for Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber?Show notes/linksThe Time Traveller's Wife - https://timetravellerswife.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5fetBhC9ARIsAP1UMgECDGPuyDw5sHEpJXdO4jz1Zz_djMFzS7E-ZTHI2qBLXWG5TW2WDGcaAq7kEALw_wcBThe Phantom of the Opera - https://uk.thephantomoftheopera.com/?_gl=1%2A1v2wsov%2A_ga%2AMTU2NTg0Mzg2Ni4xNzA2OTc2MDYy%2A_ga_BN6NC45MCJ%2AMTcwNjk3NjA2MS4xLjAuMTcwNjk3NjA2MS42MC4wLjA.#_ga=2.83510934.148958753.1706976062-1565843866.1706976062Americano - https://americanalondon.com/The Ivy - https://the-ivy.co.uk/Open Table - https://www.opentable.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a New YEAR!!! And Emma and Naomi are saving the mimosas as it's been a busy Christmas! But don't fear - they are ready to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts on all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What was your favourite theatre of 2023 and what are your hopes for 2024?Show notes/linksTina Turner the Musical https://tinathemusical.com/uk/Old Friends https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/whats-on/old-friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The mimosas are ready for the girls to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts on all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - How much does audience interaction enhance a show?Show notes/linksWulf and Lamb restaurant https://www.wulfandlamb.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The mimosas are ready for the girls to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Is it acceptable to leave a theatre performance in the middle of the show?Show notes/linksSouthwark Playhouse - such a brilliant venue! https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/Mercato Metropolis - Great for dinner - https://mercatometropolitano.com/Our drinks of choice!https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KIMR2VA?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 - A lovely alcohol-free tipple! Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch and on X @entheatrebrunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The mimosas are ready for the girls to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What role does the actual theatre play in complimenting a show?Show notes/linksShows that we mentioned!CABARET - https://kitkat.club/cabaret-london/WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION - https://witnesscountyhall.com/THE CROWN JEWELS - https://crownjewelsplay.com/Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch and on X @entheatrebrunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma's back from Fringe and the mimosas are ready for the ladies to give their reviews and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Do Jukebox Musicals 'work' as a musical in their own right?Show notes/linksShows that we reviewed!https://kathyandstella.com/https://www.spongebobstage.com/https://www.instagram.com/larryowenslive/Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch and on X @entheatrebrunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma and Naomi are back with their latest discussions, reviews and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What role do snacks and beverages play in enhancing the overall theatre experience? Show notes/linksShows that we reviewed!https://www.oldvictheatre.com/https://www.operationmincemeat.com/https://strangeloopmusical.com/https://tarantinolive.com/Pre-Show Restaurant Recommendation https://www.pingpongdimsum.com/ - The 50% off is from 3pm - 6pm - last seating 5.30pm - Info under 'Don't Give a Shitake'!Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For their first pilot episode, Emma and Naomi discuss We Will Rock You, The Pillowman and Guys and Dolls and answer the big questions 'How far in advance is too far to buy theatre tickets?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.