Hello, welcome to the unlocking theatre podcast! We’re just four girls who love theatre and want to be able to chat about it. We thought that a podcast would be a great way to share our thoughts and feelings on all things theatre. Join us each week where we’ll share the latest theatre news and chat about a different topic. We hope you love listening to it as much as we love recording it!
This week the Unlocking Theatre team find out which Six Queen they are! Why not try the quiz yourself and message us on Insta @unlockingtheatre your result - https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/QUIZ-Which-SIX-Queen-Are-You-20200804 Then Alice and Georgia speak to the hilarious Harriet Watson who has played 5 out 6 Queens. She reveals more behind the scenes info about Six. Follow Harriet on Instagram - @harrietwatson92 and Twitter - @Hazza_Watson . Please, leave us a review and subscribe! All information correct at time of recording. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Booking & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
Join the Unlocking Theatre team this week where we discuss your funny theatre stories and share some of our own! Indy is joining Georgia and Alice this week. Thanks to everyone who sent in their stories. Follow us on Instagram - @unlockingtheatre. Subscribe and leave us a review too! Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Social Media: Georgia
This week the Unlocking Theatre team are joined by the marvellous Matt Lee. An Aussie delight, he has starred in the UK tour of Mary Poppins as Bert and currently he is starring as Olaf in Frozen in Australia. Matt shared his experiences being a judge on Australian reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance and also what it was like to be involved with Happy Feet! Follow Matt on Instagram - @mattglee and Twitter - @MattgLee and follow us on @unlockingtheatre. Please, leave us a review and subscribe! All information correct at time of recording. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Booking & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart
Join the Unlocking Theatre team this week where we talk to writing duo Jess and Indy. They have been developing their first script for TV. We find out a bit more about the process and play a theatre game with them! Follow their journey on Instagram - @absent_thescript Follow us on Instagram - @unlockingtheatre. Leave us a review too. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Social Media: Georgia
This week the Unlocking Theatre team are joined by the lovely Steph Parry! She's starred in Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia! and Wicked (to name a few). We also discuss her training and upcoming TV debut on Series 4 of Unforgotten and her thoughts on Nicola Walker. An all round fabulous guest. Follow Steph on Instagram - @thatstephparry and Twitter - @ThatStephParry and follow us on @unlockingtheatre. Please, leave us a review and subscribe! All information correct at time of recording. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Booking & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart
Join the Unlocking Theatre team this week for a Mother's Day special! We attempt a Mother's Day Musical inspired quiz (thanks to Alice for writing it!) Play along with us and let us know your final scores on our Instagram - @unlockingtheatre. Leave us a review too! Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Social Media: Georgia Queen of the North: Emily
This week the Unlocking Theatre team are joined by Les Mis star Lily Kerhoas. We discuss her training, what she's been up to in lockdown and her experiences in Grease and Les Mis. Follow Lily on Instagram - @lilykerhoas and Twitter - @KerhoasLily and follow us on @unlockingtheatre. Please, leave us a review and subscribe! All information correct at time of recording. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Booking & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart
Join the Unlocking Theatre team this week for a Bop versus Flop special! We rank our top 5 musicals and discuss what we think are the bops and flops from them. Follow us on Instagram - @unlockingtheatre. Message us what songs you think are bops or flops! Leave us a review too! Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Social Media: Georgia Queen of the North: Emily
This week the Unlocking Theatre team are joined by Six star Maiya Quansah-Breed. We find out more about her training, what she's been up to in lockdown and her favourite tour destination. Follow Maiya on Instagram - @mayjqb and Twitter - @mayjqb and follow us on @unlockingtheatrepodcast and leave us a review! All information correct at time of recording. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Booking & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Northern Queen: Emily
This week the Unlocking Theatre team are joined by West End and BGT star Charlotte Jaconelli! She's starred in the likes of Heathers the Musical, She Loves Me and has released numerous successful albums. Charlotte also, discusses her acting training and what she's been doing in lockdown. Follow Charlotte on Instagram @charlottejaconelli and Twitter - @char_jaconelli and follow us on @unlockingtheatrepodcast and leave us a review! All information correct at time of recording. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Booking & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Northern Queen: Emily
Join the Unlocking Theatre team this week for a Valentine's Day special! We attempt a Valentine's themed word association game in relation to theatre, then we end up discussing Tracy Beaker the Musical, Jacqueline Wilson in general and Bethany asks some random q's. A little bit of everything! Follow us on Instagram - @unlockingtheatrepodcast . Make sure you share with us your favourite Valentine themed songs! Leave us a review too! Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Social Media: Georgia Queen of the North: Emily
This week the Unlocking Theatre team are joined by West End star Elan James. Best known for his performances in War Horse and The Play that goes wrong! Elan also, discusses his acting training, how he ended up becoming a PT and what it's like being a Dad for the first time. Follow Elan on Instagram @elanjames.actor and Twitter - @ElanJames and follow us on @unlockingtheatrepodcast and leave us a review! All information correct at time of recording. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Northern Queen: Emily
In our first episode of 2021, we are joined by the lovely Micha Richardson. She has starred in Legally Blonde, We Will Rock You, The Bodyguard, Mamma Mia and most recently Come From Away! Follow Micha on Instagram @richymich and Twitter - @MichaRichardson and follow us on @unlockingtheatrepodcast , if you can leave a review and subscribe! Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Northern Queen: Emily
In our final episode of 2020, the Unlocking Theatre team are joined by TV and West End legend Ciaran Joyce. He has starred in several productions of Les Mis and he played Lol on Tracy Beaker. Ciaran is offering one to one acting classes book one now: ciaransclasses@gmail.com Follow Ciaran on Instagram @ciaran_joyce and Twitter - @MrCDPJoyce and follow us on @unlockingtheatrepodcast Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Northern Queen: Emily
Join the Unlocking Theatre team this week for a special Christmas edition! We discuss our Nativity memories, favourite Pantomime experiences, our favourite Christmas musicals, films and songs and so much more. We will be back next week with our final episode of 2020 before taking a short Christmas break! We have been sharing a Christmas Advent each day on our Instagram - @unlockingtheatrepodcast . Make sure you share with us your favourite Christmas Musicals and Songs! Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily Social Media: Georgia
This week Georgia and Bethany chat to Broadway legend Sharon Wheatley, original Diane from Come From Away. She has also starred in Les Mis, Avenue Q and so much more! She also tells us what New York has been like since Broadway closed in March. Follow Sharon on Instagram and Twitter - @sswheatley and follow us on @unlockingtheatrepodcast Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart
This week the Unlocking Theatre team talk about which shows have shaped us. From Child to Teen to Adult. Let us know which shows have shaped you over on Instagram - @unlockingtheatrepodcast ! Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
*Trigger Warning* In this episode we discuss suicide. If you have been affected and require further support please find that here - https://unlockingtheatre.blogspot.com/p/support.html In this weeks episode the unlocking theatre team chat with Broadway sensation Christiane Noll. We discuss her time in Ragtime, Miss Saigon, Next to Normal and Dear Evan Hansen. Before ending on some quick fire q's! She reveals which role has been her favourite so far and what happened when the helicopter wouldn't take off in Miss Saigon.... Follow Christiane on Instagram - @christiane.noll and on Twitter - @christianenoll Remember to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
This week Georgia and Alice are joined by the marvellous Danny Kaan aka Danny with a camera! He reveals his love for Idina Menzel, the best person he's photographed, working through the pandemic and so much more! Follow Danny on Insta - @danny_with_a_camera or check out his website - www.dannykaan.nl Leave us a rating and follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart
Join us this week for our Musical version of Desert Island Discs! Emily does her infamous impression of Mrs Wilkinson and so much more! Next week we will have a special camera guest... Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
*Trigger Warning* In this episode we discuss suicide. If you have been affected and require further support please find that here - https://unlockingtheatre.blogspot.com/p/support.html In this weeks episode the unlocking theatre team chat to West End and Broadway star Lauren Ward. We talk all things Matilda, Follies, Caroline or Change and Dear Evan Hansen. Before ending on some quick fire q's! Follow Lauren on Instagram - @lolly_h_ward and on Twitter - @lollychus Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart
In this weeks episode the unlocking theatre team chat to Christina Modestou who has starred in Little Shop of Horrors, Six, Shrek the musical and We Will Rock You (to name a few). Book tickets now to see Christina at the Southwark playhouse in her special concerts on October 25th and November 1st. You can also, live stream the concert on October 25th. Special guests include Jenna Russell and Renée Lamb! Follow Christina on Instagram - cmodestou and on Twitter - CModestou89 Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
In this week's episode Alice quizzes us on our Theatre Terminology knowledge. See how many we manage to decipher! Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
This week we talk all things Mamma Mia, Knights of the Rose and of course, Six with Jennifer Caldwell! An all round fabulous guest follow her on Instagram - @jcaldwell6889 and Twitter - @Jennifer_cald. Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
This week the team plays Guess Who, uncovering Actresses, Actors, Female and male characters and non human characters too! Play along with us as we discover who is who! Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
In this weeks episode we chat with West End star Jenny Legg. She's appeared in 9 to 5, 42nd Street and Singin' in the Rain amongst many other fabulous shows! Give her a follow on socials Instagram - @jenny.legg and Twitter - @_JennyLegg Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
In this week's episode The Unlocking Theatre team complete the musical theatre tag! Stay tuned for next week's special guest who shall we say has worked 9 to 5! Remember to leave us a rating and share the podcast with your pals. Message us on social media - Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre and let us know what you would have included in your own musical theatre tag! Follow us for all the latest theatre news too. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
Welcome back to the Unlocking Theatre Podcast. Kicking off Series 2 is West End superstar Rebecca Lock! We chat all about her time in Mary Poppins, Heathers, Mamma Mia, Curtains and Kiss Me Kate. Plus, we exclusively discuss her appearance in Bridget Jones's Diary... Make sure to follow Becky on Instagram @beingbeckylock and Twitter @RebeccaLock22. Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
In the final episode of Series 1, we speak with actress Emma Kingston who has starred in Evita, Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof and is set to appear in The Last Five Years at the Minack Theatre between the 15th-19th of September (make sure you order your tickets now!) Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Next week Series 2 starts with a fantastic guest! Creator & Editor: Bethany @_bradio Guest Bookings & Social Media: Georgia Artwork: Alice @aliceesmeart Queen of the North: Emily
In this week's episode The Unlocking Theatre team chat to Jay Perry who has starred in Hamilton, Beautiful and Motown among many other productions. Jay also used to be a member of S Club 8 so of course we asked all about that too! Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre for all the latest theatre news. Next week we'll have another very exciting guest!
In this week's episode we play a game of A-Z from our favourite theatres to shows and everything in-between! Remember to leave us a rating and to follow us on Instagram @unlockingtheatrepodcast and Twitter @unlock_theatre. Next week we'll have a very exciting guest!
Join us this week with our special guest Georgia Louise! We chat to her about life in lockdown, her training at Mountview and her time in 13 the musical. Plus, we discuss her experience playing Maggie and Lauren in Kinky Boots and Sophie in Mamma Mia amongst many other things!
Join us this week for our version of Room 101 - Room 24601! The team decide what deserves to enter the theatre version of Room 101. What would you put into Room 24601? Let us know on Instagram!
In episode 5 we talk to actress Leah Barbara West asking her about her time in Curtains, Sweet Charity, Beauty and the Beast and more! Tune in for another fun filled episode with all the latest theatre news.
In episode 4 we count our top five theatre moments, sharing what we love most about them and the fun stories surrounding them!
In Episode 3 we talk with actress Sara Poyzer. Best known for playing Donna in Mamma Mia for 6 years, she's toured the world performing in more than 35 cities. Sara is also well known for her work in Billy Elliot. Most recently she starred in ASSASSINS at The Watermill Theatre. Buckle up for a fun, bouncy, sing-song filled episode!
In this episode things get quite emotional as we discuss the situation of the arts in lockdown, what concerts and shows we've been watching and our passion for the theatre.
In the first episode, you'll get to know the four main hosts of the unlocking theatre podcast. They'll share their first theatre experiences, favourite shows and so much more!