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Join theatre nerds Chris and Deborah as they discuss all things theatre, including reviews, news, tips and whatever else takes their (theatrical) fancy.

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    • Aug 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    S02E12 - Operation Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 33:04


    In this episode, Chris and Deborah discuss the now closed, but hopefully soon-to-return, Operation Mincemeat (the musical, not the film). Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E11 - Tale as Old as Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 65:32


    This week, Chris and Deborah review Disney's Beauty and the Beast, currently playing at the London Palladium. — There was a problem with this upload, and the episode actually ends at around 39 minutes. Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E10 - Memory Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 46:04


    This week Chris and Deborah review The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams, playing at the Duke of York's Theatre. Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E09 - And did they build a theatre here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 37:24


    This week, Chris and Deborah finally review the anticipated and critically-acclaimed play Jerusalem, by Jezz Butterworth, currently playing at the Apollo Theatre until 10th August.  Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E08 - My Fair Pygmalion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 42:09


    This week Chris and Deborah chat about London Coliseum's new production of My Fair Lady. Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E07 - Bend and Snap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 40:32


    This week Chris and Deborah discuss the Regent's Park OpenAir production of Legally Blonde, directed by Six's Lucy Moss. Spoiler alert: no amount of bending and snapping could change their minds…. Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E06 - Grease is the Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 42:49


    This week, Chris and Deborah review the latest production of Grease, playing at the Dominion Theatre until October. Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

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    S02E05 - Life of Richard Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 46:46


    This week Chris and Deborah are reviewing Life of Pi, currently at the Wydham's Theatre until October 2022. They also discuss some theatre news, and tease a controversial episode to come... Spoilers about the reveal in Life of Pi between: 00:31:10 to 00:40:45 Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E04 - 2:22 A Jump Scare Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 46:21


    This week, Chris and Deborah discuss 2:22 A Ghost Story, currently at the Criterion Theatre. SPOILERS between 00:37:52 - 00:44:26 Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E03 - All Rise!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 48:01


    This week, it's time for episode 3 (which Chris erroneously calls episode 2), and Chris and Deborah review Adam Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird, at the Gieldgud Theatre, with Rafe Spall as Atticus Finch For tickets and information on To Kill a Mockingbird shorturl.at/kATXZ Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E02 - Hidden Gems: Glacier Lake & Abigail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 45:16


    This week Chris and Deborah talk about two shows they were lucky enough to get invited to see. The first is Glacier Lake, from Thursday Theatre, and the second is Abigail, from Fury Theatre. They also ramble on at the start about the ALW's Cinderella drama. Chat about Glacier Lake starts at 00:07:00 Chat about Abigail starts at 00:23:40 Thursday Theatre https://www.instagram.com/thursdaytheatre Fury Theatre https://www.instagram.com/furytheatre Find us Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S02E01 - Back to the (Theatre) Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 57:04


    Chris and Deborah are back with a slightly altered format to the podcast. Join them as they catch up on their theatre adventures of the past few months. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E24 - A Frozen Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 67:05


    Join Chris and Deborah this week for their season finale! They review Disney's brand-new musical Frozen, at the beautiful Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and discuss their experience with the podcast so far, as well as their plans for the future. Intro 00:00:00 News 00:01:07 From the Cheap Seats 00:05:35 Tip 00:51:31 Far Too Many Notes 00:54:17 Outro: 01:05:04 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E23 - Dear Restricted View

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 80:30


    This week, Chris and Deborah delve into Dear Evan Hansen, reviewing the stage show as well as offering their two cents on the film adaptation (they are probably the only people in the world who quite enjoyed the movie...). Intro 00:00:00 News 00:00:47 From the Cheap Seats 00:07:36 (SPOILERS between 00:35:55 - 00:47:20) Tip 00:51:01 Far Too Many Notes 00:57:53 Outro: 01:18:46 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E22 - Spoiler Alert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 79:30


    This week, Chris and Deborah share their take on some snippets of theatre news and list the musicals that, in their view, are the most underrated, both by critics and public. They also talk about how much one should know about a play or musical before going to see it - do spoilers affect our experience of productions? Intro 00:00:00 News 00:00:59 From the Cheap Seats 00:04:17 Tip 00:37:17 Far Too Many Notes 00:41:35 Outro: 01:18:29 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E21 - Time Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 68:28


    This week, Chris and Deborah comment on a list of possible future musical films. They review Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit (Harold Pinter Theatre), and discuss what they have been up to during their time apart (spoiler alert: they went to the theatre). Intro 00:00:00 News 00:01:11 From the Cheap Seats 00:10:52 Tip 00:31:57 Far Too Many Notes 00:35:32 Outro: 01:07:32 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E20 - Woah Doc, This is Heavy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 75:35


    This week, Chris and Deborah discuss very exciting theatre news and review the brand-new Back to The Future - The Musical. They also share a touristy tip and explore the most magical moments they have experienced at the theatre (or, as Chris likes to call them, "wow moments"). Theatreland Tour https://voicemap.me/tour/london/theatreland-tour-with-ian-mckellen Times: Intro 00:00:00 News 00:01:15 From the Cheap Seats (Review of Back to The Future) 00:04:51 Tip 00:35:09 Far Too Many Notes 00:37:14 (Spoilers about Harry Potter and The Cursed Child between 01:03:55 and 01:04:55) Outro 01:14:05 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E19 - You Shall Go to The Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 87:26


    This week, Chris and Deborah take a trip to Belleville and review Andrew Lloyd Webber's brand-new show, Cinderella. They also share their tips for a two-show day and discuss musical villains. Time Stamps: Intro 00:00 News 1:29 From the Cheap Seats 07:09 Tip 47:21 Far Too Many Notes 57:57 (Spoilers about the fate musical villains throughout, but mainly between 01:06:03 - 01:09:15) Outro 01:25:24 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E18 - Everybody's Talking About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 74:11


    This week Chris and Deborah step out of their comfort zone and review the brand new Everybody's Talking About Jamie film. They discuss some news and offer the last in a triad of very important theatre tip. They also talk about reviewing and Chris finally explains his start-rating system. Cinderella Lottery: https://andrewlloydwebberscinderella.com/ticket-lottery/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E17 - Counterpoint in G Major

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 72:45


    This week, Chris and Deborah review the now closed "Bach & Sons" (Bridge Theatre) and share some very exciting theatre news. They also take opposing sides on debating the pros and cons of jukebox musicals. Catch Constellations online: https://ondemand.donmarwarehouse.com/ Disney Day Seats: https://www.disneytickets.co.uk/disney-day-seats-tickets Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E16 - PO-PUUU-LAR?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 82:10


    This week, Chris and Deborah decide to make some enemies and list the musicals they think are the most overrated. They also discuss seeing different actors play the same role and how that can change the way we see characters and their actions.  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E15 - Let's PLAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 65:25


    This week's episode is a (not-so) bitesized one, in which Chris and Deborah list their favourite plays ever at this moment in time and space. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E14 - Cat's Cradle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 89:32


    In this week's episode, Chris and Deborah celebrate some encouraging theatre news. They review Tom Stoppard's latest play "Leopoldstadt", share an outdoorsy theatre tip, and offer their two cents to the debate surrounding trigger warnings. Scientific American article: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/are-trigger-warnings-actually-helpful/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E13 - The Two Character Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 88:06


    This week, Chris and Deborah offer their take on news and share some mathematical theatre tips. They also get very deep and philosophical in their review of Tennessee Williams' "The Two Character Play" (Hampstead Theatre), and talk about managing (or not) expectations when going to the theatre. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E12 - So You Say You Don't Like Musicals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 95:50


    This week, Chris and Deborah share a list of their most skipped songs in musicals they love. They also do a deep dive into London's Coliseum Theatre, offer their thoughts on some news (that this time actually impacted them), and take a stance in defence of musical theatre. Guardian article mentioned https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/aug/23/sam-leith-musicals Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E11 - These are a Few of My Favourite… Musicals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 103:29


    This week Chris and Deborah finally share a list of their top 5 favourite musicals of all time (at this time), and they also talk about stage adaptations and how they feel about them. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E10 - It's DeLovely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 80:57


    This week anything really does go as Chris and Deborah review a brand-new West End production. They also discuss the yo-yo opening and closing of Cinderella, and offer some very personally curated theatre tips. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E09 - Multiverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 97:16


    In this episode, there is a lot talk about the Vaudeville Theatre. Chris and Deborah review Nick Payne's Constellations and discuss its many casts. They comment on the musical chairs situation that seems to be happening in the West End, and share their ramblings about musical films. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E08 - Don't Lose Ur Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 84:34


    This week Chris and Deborah finally review the acclaimed Six. They also share their thoughts on reading play scripts, get baffled by the news, and share an Elizabethan tip. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E07 - Another Happy Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 80:33


    Chris and Deborah share the joys of a two-show day, first reviewing the 60th anniversary production of Happy Days, by Samuel Beckett, and then discussing some of their favourite people to see on stage: Mischief Theatre. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

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    S01E06 - You Can't Stop the Beat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 74:15


    This week's episode finds Chris and Deborah reviewing the uplifting Hairspray, which they got to see on it's very first night! They also offer their two cents to the stunt casting debate. Oh, and Chris gets very excited about a very new piece of news... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E05 - Immersed in FOMO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 74:19


    This week Chris and Deborah get nostalgic about shows they never actually got to see. They also discuss their experiences with immersive theatre as introverts. As always there's a chat about some theatre news and a hot tip for those who hate toilet queues. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E04 - The Language of Theatre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 69:21


    This week, Chris and Deborah list (and recommend) some of their favourite language-independent shows. They also discuss some theatrical etiquette - a conversation that quickly turns into a little rant about theatre pet peeves... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E03 - There's No Place Like Gnome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 73:56


    This week, Chris and Deborah disagree about Amélie The Musical, and share their thoughts on what it was like being back at the theatre as the restrictions life. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E02 - Three Blind Mice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 63:25


    This week's episode finds Chris and Deborah reviewing The Mousetrap after having successfully visited the theatre for the first time this year. They also talk about their histories with the theatre and share a big time-sensitive tip. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

    S01E01 - Back to the Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 68:04


    Chris and Deborah kick things off with a ‘very excited' look at their most anticipated shows as theatres reopen; as well as a reflection on a theatre-less year, and their all-time favourite theatre tip. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR

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