Stage Door at Malvern Theatres

Notting Hill, Gimme Gimme Gimme and The Thin Blue Line star James Dreyfus talks about his 'royal' return to Malvern.Clive Mantle is coming to Malvern with something truly terrifying, he tells the podcast about Ghost Stories.Our Star Theatre are bringing Evita to the Malvern stage, we meet the cast.And we're back behind the scenes hearing about many of the extra events that put Malvern Theatres at the heart of the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we chat to star of stage, screen - and Skippy - Liza Goddard, who's on her way back to Malvern, this time in thriller The Croft, which is based on a true highland story.There's jaw-dropping circus stunts and skills on the way from Upswing Circus who are bringing their Showdown show to Malvern.Plus requests at the ready as we dance to music from the '40s to the '00s with the Dementia Tea Party that's being put on as part of Dementia Action Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cruel Intentions hits the Malvern stage this month, we meet one of the cast who'll pull us into the manipulative world of dangerous liaisons.Spitfire Girls is a new play inspired by remarkable true events, we talk to its writer and star.We're in conversation with British Jazz and Big Band star Clare Teal who's on her 25th anniversary tour.Plus hear all about In Veritas, a brand new production written locally, starring local people and all about Malvern and the surrounding area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Coronation Street star Peter Ash joins the podcast fresh from Weatherfield to talk about his part in the Peter James thriller Picture You Dead.We help you choose what to watch at this year's Borderlines Film Festival.We hear about the exciting art exhibition coming to Malvern Theatres, all put together young creatives.And we discuss the groundbreaking stage show Good For A Girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we meet the cast of the incredible new adaptation of George Orwell's timeless classic, Animal Farm.The UK's largest rural film festival returns, we find out what's on the Borderlines programme for Malvern.We hear how tribute acts keep the memory of artists alive with a man who tours as Meatloaf.And how you can get a monthly free film screening at Malvern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Stage Door at Malvern Theatres is back for 2025!In January's episode, we get the story of the somewhat choppy waters behind the scenes, on the film Jaws.There's everything you need to know about how to be part of an exciting new production of Jesus Christ Superstar.And we hear about the accessible, sensory, cinema experience which allows audiences to touch, smell and feel their way around short films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December means pantomime time and in this episode we speak to two of the stars of Sleeping Beauty.Ellie Dadd, who's best known as Amy in Eastenders, talks about her debut on the Malvern stage as Princess Rose.The Voice UK and musical theatre star Jordan Lee Davies tells us how he's going to take on the evil Carabosse.Malvern Theatres' Executive Director talks us through the exciting future plans for the venue.Plus we go behind the scenes with another of the the many people that make the theatre tick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghost the Musical star Jacqui Dubois talks about bringing the iconic film to the Malvern stage.Queen of the West End Kerry Ellis is in town for one night only, we hear about her show.With pantomime just around the corner we speak to one of this year's stars, Jordan Lee Davies.It's 10 years since Malvern's cinema was refurbished, plus we chat about the ongoing work to make the theatre as accessible as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olivier Award-winner Nathanial Parker chats about the brilliant Terence Rattigan work, Summer 1954.Charlie Russell gives us an insight in the epic story of love and loss that is Sebastian Faulks' Birdsong.Local actor Emily Henry tells us what being a member of Malvern Theatres Young Company has done for her.Plus all the exciting details on the brand new Malvern Theatres Three Counties Talent Hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk ART with award-winning comedian Seann Walsh who's coming to Malvern for the first time.There's a whole bunch of lost TV episodes to look through with a new show celebrating the work of Tony Hancock.Malvern Theatres Young Players tell us about their experience on stage at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.And hear from former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates who's coming with his show dedicated to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates talks about his brand new show that's getting its debut in Malvern.There's magic and mayhem with Malvern's favourite funny man Mark James.And we celebrate 60 years of the Malvern Theatre Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The star of new musical comedy Here You Come Again talks about becoming Dolly Parton in a show that contains all of Dolly's biggest hits.There's a world stage premier for Dial M For Mayhem which tells an all too familiar story of a group of travelling actors.And we meet the cast of Fiddler On The Roof which is being brought to Malvern by Herefordshire-based Our Star Theatre Company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Cottle and Debra Stephenson star in the brand new political comedy Party Games - we chat to them.We sing a swashbuckling sea shanty with Captain Ahab who's still on his quest to get revenge on the infamous Moby Dick.And there's a sneak peak at the new musical Here You Come Again, which features Dolly Parton's biggest hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach and Heartbeat and Casualty favourite Jason Durr who are starring in 'whodunnit' Cluedo 2.There's a fascinating chat with the producer of The Kite Runner which arrives in Malvern at the end of May.Plus how £20 million is set to be used to develop and expand Malvern Theatres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.