Podcasts about Alfie Boe

A man who can only be described as musical theatre royalty, Michael Ball made his West End debut in 1985 as Marius in the original cast of Les Misérables. He went on to play the lead role of Alex Dillingham in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love in both the West End and on Broadway. He's appeared in a long string of musicals covering all parts of the repertoire – The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chess, Sunset Boulevard, even going full drag for Hairspray. He's recorded 27 albums, including 6 number 1s, not including the 12 cast recordings he's a part of. He's twice won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, and in 2015 was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his services to musical theatre.In this lively and heartfelt interview, Michael reflects on his illustrious career, from his breakout role as Marius to his current portrayal of Javert in the Australian arena tour. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about the show's early development, the camaraderie among its global cast, and how the evolving production has stayed relevant over four decades. Michael opens up about personal challenges, including a battle with stage-related anxiety early in his career, and how he overcame it with support from Cameron Mackintosh and others. We also hear about his success as a solo artist, his collaborations with Alfie Boe, and his ventures into songwriting. With warmth and humour, he discusses some of his memorable roles, his thoughts on fame and creative control, and the deep satisfaction he finds in all aspects of his work.

In this extraordinary episode, hosts Bobby and Steffan are joined by the phenomenal Celia Graham, a leading lady of musical theatre with a career that spans the globe.

Join Grace for a twinkly helping of festive Comfort Eating, where she is joined by Matt Goss, one third of Bros. One of the biggest boy bands of the 20th century, it was a tabloid sensation when the band split. Since then, Matt has broken the US and holds the record as the longest-running British resident artist in Las Vegas. Grace and Matt discuss the Christmases of his childhood, headlining a sell-out Wembley, and what you do when you get a call from Reggie Kray asking for a chat. If you liked this episode then have a listen to our other Christmas episode with Craig David, Gregory Porter, and Michael Ball and Alfie Boe.

This week we welcome the singers Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Ball and Boe have been singing together for ten years, and are about to release their sixth album, but in this conversation Gyles takes them right back to the beginning. We hear about Alfie's childhood, growing up as the youngest in a family of nine in a council house in the north-west, about how he was discovered as he sang to himself at work as a mechanic, about his first girlfriend and the death of his father. Michael tells Gyles about his unhappy school days, his wild years at drama school in Guildford and the amazing first night of Les Mis at The Barbican. This is a warm, funny and sometimes touching conversation with two great musicians. 'Together at Home', Michael and Alfie's new album, is out now. Their UK arena tour is in March and April 2025, with a date at the O2 on April 13th 2025. Tickets are on sale now at livenation.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome the singers Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Ball and Boe have been singing together for ten years, and are about to release their sixth album, but in this conversation Gyles takes them right back to the beginning. We hear about Alfie's childhood, growing up as the youngest in a family of nine in a council house in the north-west, about how he was discovered as he sang to himself at work as a mechanic, about his first girlfriend and the death of his father. Michael tells Gyles about his unhappy school days, his wild years at drama school in Guildford and the amazing first night of Les Mis at The Barbican. This is a warm, funny and sometimes touching conversation with two great musicians. 'Together at Home', Michael and Alfie's new album, is out now. Their UK arena tour is in March and April 2025, with a date at the O2 on April 13th 2025. Tickets are on sale now at livenation.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.On this episode you will hear from TV, theatre and radio star Michael Ball.Michael opens up about his love of the theatre starting from when he was twelve years old and how it ended up with him having panic attacks when he went on stage. Plus, Michael talks about the time he had botox and did not want to be seen and Mark sees if he can change Michael's mind on swede.All dishes are cooked by Jamie Shears, Executive Chef at the Mount Street restaurant in Mayfair.Michael's book A Backstage Betrayal is available to buy from all good bookshopsMichael's album with Alfie Boe, Together At Home is available to listen to now.Michael is on tour with Alfie Boe during 2025. For tickets visit: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-michael-ball-and-alfie-boe-831936 Producer: Johnny SeifertFilming: Chris Jacobs and Isla TheoboldThis is a News Broadcasting production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaun is a West End veteran, having played Mufasa in the Lion King for over 16 years. He's also a soul and RnB artist who has recorded six critically-acclaimed solo albums, and sung with stars including Beverley Knight, Angie Stone and Erykah Badu, as well as touring with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. On today's podcast, he shares his story of getting into the creative arts industry via his old school friend, Idris Elba, how his Christian faith keeps him grounded, and the importance of having a sure and certain identity in an ever changing world

Welcome to Spooning with Mark WoganIn this episode, Mark is joined by singer Alfie Boe to talk about the foods that he thinks he loves and the food that he thinks he hates.Plus, Alfie opens up about his time in rehab after his marriage breakdown and the imposter syndrome that puts pressure on his internal alarm along with the coping mechanisms he has put into place.Alfie's new book, Face The Music is out to buy now. Alfie's new album Open Arms - The Symphonic Songbook is out to download now and you can see Alfie touring the album all around the UK in May and June 2024 by visiting www.gigsandtours.co.uk. This podcast was recorded at The Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair with dishes cooked by Executive Chef James Shears.New episodes every Thursday!Producer: Johnny SeifertFilming and Editing: Rory Edwards and Chris JacobsYoutube: Search Spooning With Mark Wogan to watch the full episode with bonus contentTikTok: @VirginRadioUKInstagram: @VirginRadioUKThis is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myself and Thom return with another Decade of Decadence show and catch up with everything that has been happening, as well as chatting about 80's related stuff, including: Thom's eclectic celeb encounters Dave's E.T. sex doll (https://www.fanhome.com/uk/movie-series/et-figure/) Alfie Boe rocks harder than Jon Bon Jovi Hazy memories of our movie picks Visit www.60MW.co.uk for news, reviews, podcasts, how to join our World Tour, and a very easy way to leave us a review. We also now have a SpeakPipe account where you can leave us voice messages up to 90 seconds. Just visit any page on our website on your computer or phone and a SpeakPipe button will pop up where it is then just “click and record”. Leave us a voice message/comment/question and we'll respond on our podcasts. Thanks for listening and please send any written comments and thoughts HERE.

Merry Christmas! We hope you've been having a lovely festive break with friends and loved ones. But, if you do need to escape from the madness for half an hour or so, we've got you covered.On today's dive into the WWQT cellar, we've pulled up some of our favourite festive clips from years gone by. And, boy, are there some Christmas crackers in here; including chats about masterful singing exploits from the likes of Luke Evans and Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, as well as who would be seated at Matt Goss' dream Christmas dinner table.You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Luke Evans, Matt Goss, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, and Aled Jones.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actor and singer - Alife Boe. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In my first December episode of 2023, I take a gander at a Christmas Gone Wrong in the Gone Wrong Show, explore British covers of It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, chomp on some more British festive chocolate, and reveal the final showdown in the BIG XMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN!  Covers of It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Xmas: Connie Talbot  Rag'n'Bone Man  Calum Scott Michael Ball & Alfie Boe 

Alfie Boe - Percussion Discussion - Episode 127 Joining me today is Global Singing Megastar Alfie Boe OBE. Alfie is of course known for being a singer, recording countless hit albums and selling out concert halls acrosss the world.....BUT.... you guessed it, he is also a drummer too and a very passionate one at that. Join Alfie and myself as we explore his passion for drums from where it began as an 8 year old in blackpool playing on cushions on his bed through to his parents suprising him with his first real drum set at the age of 12, Alfie tells us how he ended up in many of the local clubs in his native Blackpool playing along with the resident organists and providing backing for visiting cabaret acts. He also explains how an audition with an Indie band at the age 14 almost changed his career path for good... We chat about what he expects from the drummer in his own band and how he encourages them to really push their boundaries and not to pay too much attention to the charts provided. This was a really fascinating conversation, Alfie is genuinely one of the nicest guys you could wish to meet, and i appreciate him giving up his very precious time to chat to me. Many thanks also to Joel Barford, Joel is a former guest on the Podcast and he asked Alfie on my behalf to do this, thanks Joel! Lastly thanks to Lewis Shaw from LME worldwide for making all of the neccesary arrangements. www.alfie-boe.com

Have you ever thought that going onto HRT would fix all of your problems? Well, you're not alone, today I am joined by the fabulous Helen Addis, also known as The Titty Gritty. Helen talks us through her most stubborn menopause symptoms, how she wished HRT was an option for her and how she wished a bit of brain lube would exist! Don't ask, when you know you know ;-)Helen has enjoyed almost 20 years in the television industry and she has created the National breast cancer awareness campaign called ‘Change And Check', which has saved many people's lives already.This is an uplifting and honest conversation with a wonderful women. We also discuss how continuously having to make decisions about our care can be really hard work and so Dani is reading one of her favourite poems by Safire Rose for you at the end of the podcast. It's called “She let go”.You can find Helen here: https://www.instagram.com/thetittygritty/?hl=enThis is the link to the brain health tool Helen mentions: https://briccentre.co.uk/Episode Highlights:[04:50] Menopause affects Helen's brain function negatively.[10:14] Breast cancer diagnosis halted Helen's life plans.[18:02] Titty Gritty.[19:08] Change and Check. [23:12] Performing with Alfie Boe.[25:06] Menopause awareness leads to empowerment and inspiration.[27:56] Disappointed with the menopause specialist appointment: Hoped for a life-changing answer, but none found.[39:52] Poem by Safire Rose “She Let Go”.About Dani:The Menopause and Cancer Podcast is hosted by Dani Binnington, menopause guide, patients advocate for people in menopause after a cancer diagnosis, and founder of the online platform Healthy Whole Me. There is lots of information out there about the menopause but hardly any if you have had a cancer diagnosis as well. Many people say to me they have no idea what their options are, who to ask for help, and that they feel really isolated in their experiences. I started this podcast because there was nothing out there when I was thrown into surgical menopause at the age of 39, which followed on from my cancer diagnosis aged 33.Through the episodes, I want to create more awareness, share information from our fabulous guest experts, doctors and other specialists in the cancer and menopause field. And of course, I will share stories from the people in our community.So that together we can work towards a better menopause experience. For all of us.More educated, better informed and less alone.Connect with Dani:Instagram @healthywholeme Facebook: @healthywholeme Website: menopauseandcancer.org Join Dani's private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathubFor oodles of inspiration, healthy recipes, yoga classes and all round positivity go to her website: https://www.healthywholeme.com/

Listen this week as we discuss all the things that have happened since the end of season 1!   You'll hear all about the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony, The Alfie Boe tour that Shirley performed on this fall and some news that might just have you making plans for next summer!    Tonia from the Freedom4GM page and charity joins in to discuss the Elton John song "Idol" covered by George on the Symphonica tour!   Check out Spinning The Wheel on all our socials-   Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Alfie Boe, Paul Rhys, Sabrina Bartlett and Andi Osho for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Passenger and Gaby Moreno.

Join Rob this week as he chats to theatre legend Alfie Boe. The pair talk about how he was discovered, working with Michael Ball and everything from West Side Story to Les Misérables. Rob delves into Alfie's Vegas residency and what it's like to quite literally walk in Elvis' footsteps…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Singer and West End star Alfie Boe joins Gaby for a chat about Les Mis, Opera and the things that bring him joy. Gaby gets Alfie to sing for her (and even joins in herself!) and finds out about his incredible journey from car mechanic to internationally renowned singing sensation. They chat about the West End, Vegas, opera singing and of course...Michael Ball. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we did recording it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the HEE crew frolic about in their love for Schönberg and Boublil's classic musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel. They compare the musical to the book and discuss the ways in which the medium of theater (and film!) allows creators to emphasize Hugo's themes in unique ways. Ian's Comprehensive List of the Best “Bring Him Home” Performances:Colm Wilkinson at the 10th Anniversary concert (my all-time favorite)Alfie Boe at the 25th anniversary concert Gary Morris on the complete symphonic recordingJohn Owen JonesFour tenors rendition featuring Wilkinson, Boe, Jones, and another tenor I don't recognizeCurrent Broadway star Ramin Karimloo, who is my second favorite performer after WilkinsonVery young Gaten Matarazzo from Stranger Things (amazing!)Join the Facebook discussion group here!Watch out for an announcement about what's coming next on the HEE podcast!

Sophie Ellis-Bextor at the Blackpool Illuminations. Electric trucks in Preston, Morecambe's Vintage by the Sea, Chorley's John Waite and Fleetwood's Alfie Boe.

This week, we toast some of the dynamic duos we've had on the show over the last four years.We celebrate some iconic - and hilarious - performances from two pairs of icons in Torvill and Dean & Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Elsewhere, James Acaster and Ed Gamble recount how they became mates - it's predictably bizarre!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Torvill & Dean, James Acaster & Ed Gamble, and Michael Ball & Alfie Boe***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Eyes and Teeth Kevin DeanKevin and I became acquainted within the GOWR, the Grand Order of Water Rats, which is a Showbusiness charity over 130 years old which included members including Danny Kaye, Charles Chaplin, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, Tommy Cooper, Charlie Chester, Les Dawson, Keith Harris, and those still with us today such as Rick Wakeman, Alfie Boe, The Hairy Bikers, Steve Hewlett, WHO? Well it is a who's who in the order, we look out for our fellow entertainers who have fallen on hard times and are involved in the Royal Variety Charity as well as countless nominated charities including childrens charities.Its an entertainers way of giving back which is always great for us.I digress, Kevin Dean and I have performed on many of these benefit shows, we are planning our own for the Rats in the near future but we got even closer during the lockdown years.We recorded songs, and jingles, sketches and so much more and you can hear Kevin's magic during this podcast as he is the producer of our very own Eyes and Teeth jingles and the theme tune itself, all from the head of KD productions.So now it's time for you to get to know the man behind the music and Two Metre Peter, welcome to Eyes & Teeth Kevin Dean

Roll up, roll up, for an unprecedented Comfort Eating event as we bring you not one but two very special guests … Yes that's right, parking their sleigh outside Grace's house we have world-renowned singers, entertainers, and the unofficial Kings of Christmas, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe joining us for a fantastically festive episode. Both hugely successful in their own rights, Michael and Alfie have been making music and topping the charts together since 2016, with multiple UK album No 1s to their name, as well as arena tours, TV specials, and Brit awards in tow. In this special Yuletide episode, Alfie and Michael reflect on Christmases gone by, their thoughts on carol singers, who's the best gift-giver and, of course, the comfort foods that see them through Chrimbo every year

Singer, presenter and actor Michael Ball discusses his latest projects.

This is Part Two of our podcast with Alfie Boe and Michael Ball where Jake and Damian talk to Alfie alone. This conversation is a deep exploration into Alfie's mental health struggles, his time in rehab and the loss of his father. In Part One (go listen now on link below) Michael and Alfie delve into how to handle rejection, the benefits and challenges of working in a team and how to master your craft. They guys discuss their childhoods, their fight for success and their struggle with loneliness. The conversations are very different so we split them up this week, but both have amazing and useful takeaways that you can apply to your own life.You can listen to Part One here: Apple - https://bit.ly/3PhMG8i, Spotify - https://bit.ly/3HsfmtrAlfie and Michael have been recording music together since 2016, their most recent record ‘Together in Vegas' is their sixth studio album. Trigger Warning: Themes of suicide are in this episode. - - - - We have added new dates to our live tour! Tickets are available now at: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023 OUT NOW! The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 ways to become your best! smarturl.it/HPJournalWant even more from High Performance? Get ad-free episodes and bonus content every Wednesday. Sign up on Apple Podcasts apple.co/highperformance or Supercast https://highperformanceplus.supercast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe are a musical duo that have been recording music together since 2016, their most recent record ‘Together in Vegas' is their sixth studio album. They are known for their complimentary voices and opposing personalities.This conversation comes to you in two parts: Part One is with Michael and Alfie together, delving into how to handle rejection, the benefits and challenges of working in a team and how to master your craft. They delve deep into their childhoods, their fight for success and their struggle with loneliness. In Part Two, Jake and Damian chat to Alfie alone. This conversation is a deep exploration into Alfie's mental health struggles, his time in rehab and the loss of his father. You can listen here: https://pod.fo/e/1560f0The conversations are very different, but both have amazing and useful takeaways that you can apply to your own life. - - - - We have added new dates to our live tour! Tickets are available now at: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023 OUT NOW! The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 ways to become your best! smarturl.it/HPJournalWant even more from High Performance? Get ad-free episodes and bonus content every Wednesday. Sign up on Apple Podcasts apple.co/highperformance or Supercast https://highperformanceplus.supercast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep114 OverviewIn Episode 114 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we celebrate the life and maritime service of the Late Queen Elizabeth II, answering Listener Questions about her and the ships she had named/christened. Cruise News return with great cruise news from around the world and finally Keith joins us to review his recent cruise from New York to Southampton onboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2.Support the showSupport the Show:Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener QuestionsLuke – Did the late QEII ever sail on Cunard?Barrie – How many ships did the late Queen of England christen?Margie – What is the difference between the Queen and Queen Consort?Cruise Review - QM2Review of QM2 by Keith from USACruise Line: Cunard LineShip: Queen Mary 2Passengers: 2691Crew: 1173Itinerary: New York to SouthamptonShip Info: Queen Mary 2  CunardCruise NewsP&O Welcomes Third Ship to Australia. The entire P&O Cruises Australia fleet of three magnificent ships has returned home to resume cruising in Australia with the arrival in Sydney today of Pacific Adventure, which later in the day is set to become one of the tallest ships to sail under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.Pacific Adventure sailed through the Heads this morning on her way initially to the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Celebrations surrounding Pacific Adventure's arrival were scaled back as a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.A special marine engineering project has given Pacific Adventure the ‘head room' necessary for the ship to sail under the bridge to the White Bay Cruise Terminal.An important homecoming for the 109,000-tonne 2600-guest Pacific Adventure as it will be based year-round in Sydney to take cruise fans on itineraries to Australian destinations and to the South Pacific where cruising is vital to island economies.Pacific Adventure's first commercial cruise will depart from Sydney on October 22 on a three-night comedy cruise.Pacific Adventure's arrival means that P&O, as Australia's home-grown cruise line, can expand its presence sailing from a number of Australian ports and from Auckland in New Zealand.Of the three P&O ships now home, Pacific Encounter is based in Brisbane for year-round cruising, Pacific Adventure is based in Sydney. Pacific Explorer will do cruise seasons from Adelaide, Melbourne, Fremantle and Cairns. Explorer will do an extended Auckland cruise season from June to November next year.Carnival Gets Keys to the Newest Fun Ship as Ship Transitions from Costa FleetTransitioning from sister line Costa, Carnival Luminosa has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet today as the newest Fun Ship which will debut from Brisbane, Australia, Nov. 6, 2022.In Palermo, Italy, this morning, Costa Captain Nicolantonio Palombella handed over the ship to Carnival Captain Adriano Binacchi, with additional leadership team members from both lines in attendance. Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald captured the moment in a video which can be viewed here.Arriving to Australia in just two months, Carnival Luminosa will sail a variety of seasonal itineraries from Brisbane from Nov. 6, 2022 to April 13, 2023, offering something for everyone, before repositioning for seasonal service from Seattle to Alaska next May, including some exotic, first-time-for-Carnival destinations.Carnival Luminosa is a sister ship to the four other Spirit-class ships and will accommodate up to 2,826 guests and 1,050 Carnival crew members. Carnival Luminosa will be home to many of the activities and experiences from other Carnival ships that guests have come to know and love as well as some new spaces.Featuring guest favourites from entertainment, youth, and spa, to casino, bars and dining, offerings will include Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Limelight Lounge, Piano Bar 88, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Chef's Table, Bonsai Sushi Express, Seaday Brunch, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, and Cloud 9 Spa, among others.Green Eggs and Ham breakfast return to Carnival Fleet For the first time since the line's pause in guest operations, Carnival Cruise Line will officially bring back its Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in The Hat and Friends across its fleet on sailings beginning Oct. 1. The breakfast is part of the many exciting experiences in Carnival's Seuss at Sea program, the line's exclusive partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.Guests are encouraged to pack their imagination, as well as their appetites, as the whole family embarks on a breakfast that's part meal and part journey into the deliciously whimsical world of Dr. Seuss.Bringing Dr. Seuss' famed children's books to life, the breakfast features special appearances and meet and greet photo opportunities with favourite Dr. Seuss characters, helping create unforgettable memories no matter the age.From Green Eggs and Ham – of course – to brightly coloured fruit, gravity-defying fluffy pancake stacks, funky french toast, “Moose Juice” and “Goose Juice,” and much more, the fantastical feast features unique menu items, as well as classic breakfast offerings, accompanied by décor with bright colours and patterns. The breakfast is offered once per cruise.In addition to the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, the Seuss at Sea fleetwide program features fun youth, family, dining and entertainment activities inspired by the amazing world and words of Dr. Seuss, such as the Seuss-a-Palooza Story Time (beginning Nov. 1), Dr. Seuss Bookville, a family reading venue on select ships, character interactions, Dr. Seuss toys and games, and popular movies shown on board.Cunard British Film Festival Down Under Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Cunard British Film Festival presented by Palace, will once again delight audiences with a superb line-up including many of the biggest and best films from the region.This year's festival will showcase the talents of Britain's finest filmmakers and actors including Stephen Frears, Sally Hawkins, Colin Farrell, Bill Nighy and more.Opening the festival on 19 October (18 October in Adelaide) is the premiere of the highly anticipated MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS, a whimsical tale based on the popular novel. Starring the fabulous Lesley Melville as the titular Mrs. Harris, it follows her adventures as she embarks on a journey through Parisian high fashion.James Bond fans will be delighted with a special program showcasing six decades of iconic style and adventure. Highlights include DR.NO (60th anniversary), ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (1969), starring Australia's Bond George Lazenby, SKYFALL (2012) on its 10-year anniversary and 1967's YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE.Inspired by the true story of the discovery of King Richard III's remains beneath a Leicester car park, THE LOST KING is a comedy-drama from Stephen Frears. Starring Sally Hawkins as a woman who forced academics and scholars to rethink everything they knew about one the most controversial kings in British history, and co-writer Steve Coogan as her husband.The Cunard British Film Festival presented by Palace screens in the following locations:Sydney: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Norton Street, Palace Verona, Chauvel Cinema, Palace CentralCanberra: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Electric CinemasMelbourne: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, The Astor Theatre, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Kino Cinemas and Pentridge CinemasBrisbane: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Barracks and Palace James StreetAdelaide: 18 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Palace Nova Prospect CinemasPerth: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Raine Square, Luna on SX, Leederville and WindsorByron Bay: 19 Oct – 16 Nov, Palace Byron BayHolland America Becomes First and Only Cruise Line Certified Sustainable for Alaska SeafoodHolland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification — making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood. RFM certified all six of the cruise line's ships that sail to Alaska following an independent audit.RFM is a third-party certification program for wild-capture fisheries and is aligned with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, the most comprehensive set of international standards and best practices for wild fisheries. The RFM ecolabel includes the seafood product's origin and tells consumers where their food comes from every step of the way — starting with the Alaska fishers and processors and continuing to the cruise line's receipt of product and to the guest's plate.Usage of the RFM logo signifies solid commitment to a distinctive Chain of Custody program that assures buyers and guests their seafood is legally harvested, obtained from responsibly managed certified sustainable fisheries, and can be traced back to its origin.Serving Alaska seafood on Holland America Line ships has long been part of the brand's immersive culinary experiences. On any Alaska cruise, the line serves more than 2,000 pounds of Alaska Salmon, 1,000 pounds of Alaska cod, 800 pounds of Alaska halibut, 500 pounds of Alaska rockfish and more.Holland America Line Reports Positive Results of Cruise Industry's First Long-Term Biofuel Test on Board Volendam at Port of RotterdamHolland America Line completed the cruise industry's first multiweek test of biofuels on board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The 20-day test was conducted in partnership with GoodFuels, a leading producer and supplier of sustainable biofuels for the transportation industry, and Wärtsilä, a global leader in power and propulsion technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine market.The assessment was completed September 7. In the first five days of the test the ship used a mix of 30% biofuel and 70% marine gas oil (MGO) in one of its main auxiliary engines. For the final 15 days of testing, the ship used 100% biofuel. According to GoodFuels, there was a 78% decrease in lifecycle CO2 emissions during the final 15 days of trial compared to marine gas oil emissions.Dutch-flagged Volendam was selected for the test since it was located at the Port of Rotterdam, one of the global ports where GoodFuels operates the infrastructure necessary to provide biofuel waterside fueling services. There is no significant difference for the ship's team members in handling regular fuel oil versus biofuel. The use of a “drop-in” biofuel such as the one tested on Volendam requires no shipboard refitting or special equipment.What Are Biofuels?The advanced biofuel is derived from feedstocks that are certified as 100% waste or residue, with no land-use issues and no competition with food production or deforestation.Holland America Line's 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage Returns After a DecadeHolland America Line is continuing to bolster its longer voyages departing from a North America homeport, and the 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage is the newest addition. The 94-day journey that's been more than 10 years in the making departs Jan. 3, 2024, aboard Volendam, sailing roundtrip from San Diego, California.2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage Highlights94 days. Departs Jan. 3, 2024, sailing roundtrip from San Diego aboard Volendam.43 ports of call, including 17 around the Australian continent.4 overnight calls: Fremantle (Perth) and Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Papeete, Tahiti.2 evening departures: Honolulu, Hawaii, and Brisbane, Australia.Two full days of scenic cruising in the famed Great Barrier Reef, exploring the Ribbon Reef and Far North regions.16 calls at a collection of stunning South Pacific islands.A call at Komodo Island, with the opportunity to see the iconic Komodo Dragon prowling the landscape.Scenic cruising in the Torres Strait and Milford Sound.Two shorter segments are available: 58 days from San Diego to Sydney and 36 days from Sydney to San Diego.Celebrity Cruises announces new partnership with Four Pillars GinGlobally renowned for raising the bar on innovative food and beverage-focused experiences at sea, Celebrity Cruises is excited to announce a new partnership with Australia's leading craft distillery, Four Pillars Gin, serving up a range of exclusive experiences for guests on board Celebrity Eclipse this 2022-23 season.Celebrity Cruises will be the first cruise line to offer custom curated Four Pillars cocktails at sea, with four craft gin cocktails available throughout the entire 2022-23 season at ten bars onboard Celebrity Eclipse. Guests will be able to gaze out at the glistening Pacific Ocean, while sipping their favourite gin cocktails with botanicals from the very regions they're visiting. The gins include Four Pillars' award-winning Rare Dry, Fresh Yuzu, Bloody Shiraz and Navy Strength.Offering the ultimate destination-inspired holiday, travellers on the five-night sailing to Tasmania, departing Sydney on 10 March 2023, will be hosted by Four Pillars Senior Brand Ambassador, Wes Baimbridge, marking Celebrity Cruises' first ever gin-focused sailing. Pairing two award-winning trailblazers in the food and drinks space, culinary-curious travellers will have the opportunity to refine their palate with exclusive gin tasting and food pairing experiences.Showcasing the finest of each destination guests will visit, highlights of the Celebrity Eclipse five-night gin-centric itinerary includes:Sail Away Party with Four Pillars, featuring a complimentary gin cocktail to celebrate the start of the sailing, plus more surprises.Intimate Q&As with Wes Baimbridge, Four Pillars Senior Brand Ambassador, to discover the story behind the brand and crafting of Four Pillars' award-winning gins.Series of exclusive events throughout the sailing including gin tasting sessions to learn the essentials of food and gin pairing; gin and oyster flights; exclusive gin appreciation and pairing dinner; and hands-on cocktail masterclasses.Princess Cruises Unveils Bespoke Next Generation Ship – Sun Princess®Princess Cruises revealed a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that will be the brand's largest ship ever accommodating over 4,000 guests.  The new Sun Princess will boast stunning views, expansive venues, innovative entertainment venues, multi-story dining rooms and next level stateroom accommodations while remaining true to the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics inspired by the Seawitch icon and popularised in the original “Love Boat” TV series and returning the venerable “Sun Princess” name back into operation.Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard and scheduled to debut in early 2024, the 175,500-ton vessel is the largest Princess ship ever constructed and embraces Italian heritage by featuring a next-level, brand-iconic Piazza and The Dome, a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the terraces of Santorini. Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion that will extend Princess's leadership position in delivering exceptional personalized experiences at unmatched scale.  Princess is unique in the ability to deliver incredible cruise ship amenities typical of the largest ships in the world while delivering personalized service found on the industry's smallest ships.The inaugural season for Sun Princess begins in early 2024 with Mediterranean itineraries. The ship's first three voyages will go on sale at 8.00AM AEST Friday, September 16 for Elite guests, and midnight for the general public.This is the third ship to be honored with the Sun Princess name, adding to the legacy of the first ship sailing from 1974 to 1988 and the second ship sailing from 1995 to 2020. At that time, she had the largest number of balcony cabins, and the cruise line's first 24-hour cafe.Azamara Unveils New Europe 2024 Itineraries for its Four-Ship FleetAzamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is pleased to unveil 84 Europe itineraries across its four-ship fleet for 2024. Of the 84 new itineraries, 53 are Country Intensive voyages with over 50% of port calls being a late night or overnight, allowing guests ample time to dive deeper into the local culture and hidden gems of an individual country. On September 9, the cruise line will also launch a brand-new video series, ‘Lens of a Local,' allowing guests to get an exclusive look into the immersive excursions that can be experienced from a local's perspective on an Azamara voyage.Azamara is also expanding the company's longtime exclusive partnership with leading provider of international golf tours, PerryGolf, to offer the most worldwide golf sailings yet, with over 15 departures available to book in 2024. Highlights include:Azamara Quest's 12-Night British Isles Intensive Golf Voyage & The 152nd Open at Royal Troon: Beginning in Dublin, Ireland and concluding in Edinburgh, Scotland, this itinerary is beautifully balanced with famous city experiences like Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow and Dundee plus exceptional golf at world renowned and highly revered venues around the British Isles such as Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Royal Dornoch, Royal County Down & Royal Portrush. Guests will also have the opportunity to attend the final two days of The 152nd Open at Royal Troon with PerryGolf.Azamara Pursuit's 12-Night South Africa Intensive Voyage: This Country Intensive voyage allows guests to see more of South Africa's vibrant ports, exotic safaris, golden beaches, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests have the option to play five rounds of golf at East London Golf Club, one of South Africa's favorite championship venues for decades; Pearl Valley, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course set in the famous Franschhoek Wine region; and more.Azamara Journey's 16-Night New Zealand & Australia Voyage: Travelers will discover natural wonders, Indigenous cultures, and extraordinary wildlife on this journey from New Zealand to Australia, sailing through the spectacular Milford Sound. PerryGolf offers six rounds of golf at some of the most renowned courses in the region, including the #1 course in New Zealand, Cape Kidnappers, as well as the second oldest course in New Zealand, Christchurch Golf Club.Azamara Quest's 9-Night Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil Voyage: Beginning in beautiful Buenos Aires and concluding with an overnight in spirited Rio De Janeiro, this sailing includes a round of golf at the Olympic Golf Course in Rio, site of golf's 2016 return to the Olympic Games. Travelers can also add on a post-voyage land program to visit the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.Saga Ocean Cruises lines up stellar 2022/2023 celebrity entertainmentSaga Ocean Cruises lines up stellar 2022/2023 celebrity entertainment with Jools Holland, Alfie Boe, Phil Vickery and Kevin WoodfordSaga guests are in for an entertainment treat thanks to the celebrity line-up the cruise operator has confirmed for late 2022 and throughout 2023.The famous composer, pianist, bandleader and broadcaster, Jools Holland, returns to the Saga stage on six cruises between February and September 2023. Guests will be wowed with performances in the 444-seater Playhouse Theatre of some of Jools' popular sets including Barrel House, Take Me, Peace in the Valley and How sweet it is.The 2023 cruises Jools and his band will perform on are:Colours of the Canaries departing February 2Arctic Norway and the Northern Lights departing February 18Venice and the Treasures of the Adriatic departing April 9Contrasts of Scandinavia departing May 21Islands of the Western Mediterranean departing August 20Ancient Cities of the Eastern Mediterranean departing September 4And music fans can also now experience the incredible singing talents of Alfie Boe. As a young boy, Lancashire-born Alfie dreamed of a career as a singer and has since then conquered the world's most prestigious opera stages, led the cast of Les Miserables for nearly a year, and stolen the show at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. He has also sold-out three UK Tours (including the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall) and appeals to hundreds of thousands of fans, having achieved Platinum album sales in the UK, and four top ten album placings.Alfie will perform on the Morocco and the Islands of the Atlantic cruise departing on November 15, 2022 on Spirit of Discovery.And the chef, presenter and cookery book author, Phil Vickery, will be joining the Cape Verde and the Canaries cruise departing November 19, 2022 to deliver a live cooking demonstration and Q&A session to guests. Vickery is often best known as part of the This Morning family and is firmly regarded as one of Britain's favourite chefs.Keeping with the cuisine theme, chef and presenter Kevin Woodford, will be performing a ‘Can't Cook, Won't Cook' masterclass and ‘A Question of Food' Q&A session with guests on the Flavours of the Western Mediterranean cruise departing on October 31, 2022.Look ahead to a festive break with Fred. Olsen Cruise LineBalmoral's eight-night L2232 ‘European Christmas Markets' cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 2nd December 2022. Itinerary: Portsmouth, England – Zeebrugge, Belgium – Gothenburg, Sweden – Copenhagen, Denmark – Cruising Kiel Canal, Germany – Hamburg, Germany – Portsmouth, EnglandBorealis' nine-night S2231 ‘River Cities and German Christmas Markets' cruise, departing from Liverpool on 5th December 2022. Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Cruising North Sea Canal, Netherlands – Amsterdam, Netherlands (overnight stay) – Cruising River Elbe, Germany – Hamburg, Germany (overnight stay) – Liverpool, EnglandBalmoral's 12-night L2233 ‘Festive Spain and Portugal' cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 10th December 2022. Itinerary: Portsmouth, England – Lisbon, Portugal – Cádiz, Spain – Funchal, Madeira (overnight stay) – Vigo, Spain – La Coruña, Spain – Portsmouth, EnglandBorealis' eight-night S2232 ‘Festive Spanish City Break' cruise, departing from Liverpool on 14th December 2022. Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Gijon, Spain – Getxo (Bilbao), Spain – Vigo, Spain – La Coruña, Spain – Liverpool, EnglandVida Portugal! Avalon Waterways unveils plans to make its debut on the Douro with a new Suite ShipAvalon Waterways has announced that it will make its Douro debut with a new itinerary and Suite Ship – the Avalon Alegria – in 2024. Embarking on its first-ever sailings in Portugal, Avalon Waterways is poised to offer a new view of the Old World.Hillside vineyards and historic villages await guests as they sail through Portugal's postcard-perfect views on Avalon's all-new, eight-day cruise that begins and ends in Porto and is filled with Avalon's signature, included ‘Classic,' ‘Discovery' and ‘Active' excursion choices. Featuring everything from ancient Amarante – in the picturesque Minho region, known for its golden church that dates back to 1530 – to the sandstone architecture in Salamanca Spain; rock art to riding bikes from Porto to the sea, this new cruise promises countless ways to soak up the splendour – from medieval castles to cinematic scenery and all the vinho, baked bread, olives and cheese a traveller could desire.Day-by-day sneak peek:Day 1: Welcome to Porto with an optional food tour, embarkation and overnight in the city.Day 2: Excursion choices include stepping back in time in Guimarães' historic city centre or cruising along the coast, on bike, from Porto Ribeira to the sea. The ship overnights in Porto Antigo.Day 3: Today's choice of excursions includes a visit to one of the Douro Valley's oldest farms, with food tasting near Peso da Régua and an overnight in Pinhão.Day 4: Experience a guided tour of Freixo de Numão, a charming village nestled between the nearby mountains, complete with regional wine-tasting or rock art in Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Tonight, Avalon Alegria docks in Barca d'Alva.Day 5: Choose from classic sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta or a visit to Salamanca in Spain. Learn to bake traditional Portuguese pastries (florinhas) during a hands-on optional excursion.Day 6: Paint a typical azulejos tile guided by a professional painter during a relaxing morning sail.  Spend the afternoon in Amarante and fado the evening away. Guests overnight in Porto with plenty of free time to peruse the city. Cruisers are always choosers with Avalon.Day 7: UNESCO the day away exploring Porto – with optional excursions ranging from a canal cruise to celebratory Portuguese traditions – before spending one more night in the city.Day 8: The cruise comes to an end in Porto.Living up to its name (which, in Portuguese, means happiness), the Avalon Alegria – like the rest of the company's fleet of Suite Ships – will feature signature, award-winning Panorama Suites on two full decks. Each Suite provides guests 200-square-feet of living space, Open-Air Balconies and beds facing the views for which Avalon river cruising is famous. In addition, the Alegria, will provide guests with a pool on the Sky Deck to bask in the sun and soak-in the beauty of Portugal while sailing from a new, poolside point-of-view.This new Suite Ship, built exclusively to sail the Douro, will have a total of 14 Deluxe Staterooms and 37 Panorama Suites, accommodating just 102 guests and 33 crew members.And last…. The Biggest Cruise news for Australia & New Zealand…. For the first time, Disney Cruise Line is bringing the magic of a Disney to families and fans in Australia and New Zealand during brand-new “Disney Magic at Sea” cruises beginning late October 2023. The ship is the destination on these limited-time voyages, which have been specially created to immerse local guests in their favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars stories through enchanting entertainment and enhanced experiences throughout each cruise.The Disney Wonder will embark on these “Disney Magic at Sea” cruises through February 2024, ranging from two to six nights and departing from four home ports: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia; and Auckland, New Zealand.During the repositioning voyages between Honolulu and Sydney in October 2023 and February 2024, the Disney Wonder will offer the fleet's first-ever South Pacific itineraries. These brand-new cruises will give guests from around the world the chance to experience exotic destinations like Fiji and Samoa. Bookings open to the public on Oct. 6, 2022AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND CRUISES 2023 – 2024 Cruises from SydneySail Dates: 28/10/23, 01/11/23, 24/12/23, 28/12/23, 03/01/24, 05/01/24, 08/01/24, 12/01/24,14/01/24, 20/01/24, 23/01/24, 12/02/24Prices starting from (for 2 nights on 12/01/24, per person based on double occupancy):Inside Stateroom: US$720Oceanview Stateroom: US$789Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: US$918Concierge Stateroom with Verandah: US$1741Cruises from Melbourne Sail dates: 03/11/23, 05/11/23, 09/11/23, 12/11/23, 16/11/23, 26/01/24, 30/01/24, 02/02/24,05/2/24, 09/02/24Prices starting from (for 2 nights on 03/11/23, per person based on double occupancy):Inside Stateroom: US$546Oceanview Stateroom: US$593Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: US$689Concierge Stateroom with Verandah: US$1281Cruises from BrisbaneSail Dates: 08/12/23, 11/12/23, 15/12/23, 20/12/23, 22/12/23Prices starting from (for 2 nights on 20/12/23, per person based on double occupancy):Inside Stateroom: US$755Oceanview Stateroom: US$821Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: US$951Concierge Stateroom with Verandah: US$1760Cruises from AucklandSail Dates: 21/11/23, 25/11/23, 28/11/23, 01/12/23, 04/12/23Prices starting from (for 3 nights on 28/11/23, per person based on double occupancy):Inside Stateroom: US$760Oceanview Stateroom: US$818Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: US$929Concierge Stateroom with Verandah: US$1705Prices based on stateroom category, sail date and party size. Prices include applicable taxes/GST, port expenses and fees. Sail dates and staterooms are subject to availability. Visit disneycruiseline.com/AUNZ beginning September 26, 2022 to check current pricing, availability and itineraries. Prices shown above are not guaranteed, are subject to change without notice, and do not include optional gratuities ($29-46.50 USD per person). Prices shown above are for the following categories: Concierge Family Stateroom with Verandah (03A), Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator's Verandah (07A), Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (09D), and Standard Inside Stateroom (11B).Image Credit: Disney Wonder, Disney Cruise LineImage Credit: Sun Princess, Princess CruisesAnd more... 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Kansas is the first state in the US to decide in a referendum to protect abortion rights in a major victory for pro-choice groups. What impact could this have across the rest of America after the overturning of Roe vs Wade? Professor Fiona De Londras, Chair of Global Legal Studies at Birmingham Law School updates us. The Lionesses win is still being celebrated, with thousands gathering in Trafalgar Square on Monday to celebrate. The women's game, however, has a history of being dramatically underfunded compared to the men's and currently 37% of schools don't offer girls' football in PE. To change this, the government has announced a £230 million investment into improving grassroots football… but will it work? Former English international footballer Rachel Yankey and Francesca Brown, the founder and chief executive of Goals4Girls discuss their hopes for women's football and the lasting legacy of the Euro win. We're looking at dance music on the programme today. A new report has found that just 5% of dance music in the UK charts has a female as the lead artist. The report also looks at gender equality issues at festivals, and how ‘The Male Gaze' places pressure on women in the industry. The Radio 1 DJ Jaguar joins Jessica, alongside Nicola Davies, the report's lead author. Sam Smith was the first, and youngest woman to ever to run a stockbroking company in the UK, and she often found herself the only woman in a room or trading floor. She's one of just nine female CEOs of companies in the FTSE 100 index, and has decided to step down from her role at the firm she founded FinnCap Group PLC. So what are her reflections on how things have changed for women in the 24 years since she joined the world of finance? Last year she turned 50 - at the same time her daughter left home for university. Thrown by how much it affected her, Juliette Pochin, a record producer working with artists ranging from Alfie Boe through to Harry Styles and the London Symphony Orchestra, has come out from behind the studio and written a cabaret show Music, Mayhem and a Mezzo. She is making her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe from the 5th to the 13th August. Presenter: Jessica Creighton Producer: Kirsty Starkey Interviewed Guest: Professor Fiona de Londras Interviewed Guest: Rachel Yankey Interviewed Guest: Francesca Brown Interviewed Guest: Jaguar Interviewed Guest: Nicola Davies Interviewed Guest: Sam Smith Interviewed Guest: Juliette Pochin

Presenter Tom Service visits Blackpool to explore the iconic seaside town's rich musical history and learn more about the energy of a musical ecosystem famed for its ballrooms, dance bands, and Wurlitzer organs; to hear from the those responsible for creating new musical opportunities for the area's residents and visitors; and to speak those nurturing the next generation of musicians from across the town. Tom starts at the world-famous Tower Ballroom, where he hears organist Phil Kelsall after his turn at the Wurlitzer Organ. He also tours the wider Blackpool area with Andrew White, Head of Blackpool Music Hub, who tells Tom about his organisation's work to break down the barriers that often exist in providing all children with access to musical instruments as well as giving them memorable opportunities to perform in Blackpool's many entertainment venues. Music Director Helen Harrison also joins Tom to discuss the role of Blackpool Symphony Orchestra and its place at the heart of the town's musical community. Tom speaks to luminaries of Blackpool's long tradition in band music, including David Windle, who directed the Tower Circus Band, as well as Bandleader Albie Hilton, and discusses the legacy of music making within the town's dance circuit. And, local resident Elaine Smith reminisces about tripping the light fantastic in Blackpool's many dance halls. We've contributions, too, from Blackpool brethren including singer Alfie Boe and the singer-songwriter Rae Morris, eavesdrop on the George Formby Society convention, and talk to the visiting guitarist Alexander Hacke reflects on how the town inspired his experimental band Einsturzende Neubauten while recently recording their new album on location.

A special live edition of the show recorded live at Wide Days in Edinburgh. CMU's Chris Cooke is joined on stage by Serenade's Mike Walsh and SNM Management's Shikayla Nadine to review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including the latest judgement against Viagogo in Australia, Universal's DIY distribution platform Spinnup going invite-only, and the battle for the top of the singles chart in Jubilee week. STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK • Australian appeals court upholds AUS$7 million judgement against Viagogo • Universal's DIY distributor introduces A&R process, drops a chunk of its current artists • Sarah Brightman and Alfie Boe aiming for jubilee number one with new recording of God Save The Queen ALSO MENTIONED • DCMS Economics Of Streaming Inquiry MORE FROM CMU • Upcoming CMU webinars • Buy MMF and CMU Insights' Dissecting The Digital Dollar book on Amazon • Sign up to receive the CMU Daily news bulletin • Listen to the full Setlist theme tune

Joining Kate this week is the world's ultimate musical duo, Alfie Boe and Michael Ball. They reveal recall how their agents tried to stop them from auditioning for Les Mis, how whistling in the theatre can send Michael into a rage and Alfie's favourite Christmas story. Tune in!White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square are featured in this merry episode about Christmas in our own backyard. We are local to Salt Lake City and enjoy a wide variety of Christmas culture. This includes the magnificent downtown venue of Temple Square, home to the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Temple Square is famously decorated for Christmas and features one of the largest Christmas light displays in the world. It also has stunning Nativity displays and art. The several buildings house crowds of all sizes to accommodate performances from local artists and groups. The most famous of these groups is the Tabernacle Choir, who has called Temple Square home since the 1860s. They first performed in the still-standing Tabernacle, for which the Choir is named. In their history of touring and regular concerts no other activity by the Choir is as well known as their annual Christmas concert, which is featured on PBS in a nationally aired broadcast every holiday season. The Christmas concerts by the Tabernacle Choir feature the Orchestra at Temple Square, a hand bell choir, dancers and actors from local companies. Nearly all local performers are volunteers. It is a Choir custom to invite renown guest artists to perform each year. Past performers include Broadway stars Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Angela Lansbury, Kelli O'Hara, Santino Fontana and Laura Osnes; R&B singer Gladys Knight; the late jazz singer Natalie Cole; pop singer David Archuleta; legendary newscasters Walter Cronkite and Tom Brokaw; historian David McCullough; the Muppets from “Sesame Street”; actors Jane Seymour, Hugh Bonneville, Richard Thomas, the late Ed Herrmann, John Rhys-Davies, Roma Downey, the late Peter Graves, Claire Bloom, Michael York and Martin Jarvis; opera stars Renée Fleming, Deborah Voigt, Frederica von Stade, Bryn Terfel, Nathan Gunn, Alfie Boe, Sissel, Rolando Villazón and four Metropolitan Opera soloists and the London-based a cappella group, The King's Singers. Collectively, the featured guests have garnered 34 Grammy Awards, 19 Tony Awards, 14 Emmy Awards, 10 Golden Globe Awards, three BAFTA Awards, one Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Olivier Award. These concerts are a massive effort. In this merry episode we speak with Scott Barrick of the Tabernacle Choir about everything that goes into getting these concerts produced. This episode features a healthy dose of Tabernacle Choir music and information about a new two-hour holiday special airing on PBS before Christmas. But that's not all. In this episode we also hear from two other artists performing on Temple Square - Allie Gardner, who with Wade Farr performs a haunting version of O Come O Come Emmanuel. That song is the oldest Christmas carol on record and we tell its fascinating backstory. We also share the incredible version of The First Noel performed last Christmas by Bryson and Tierra Jones, a must-hear tear-jerking arrangement of the classic Christmas song by Jared Pierce. We invite you to see more images and videos of the Tabernacle Choir and Christmas on Temple Square on our website at MyMerryChristmas.com Notes: Tabernacle Choir DVD - 20 Years with the Tabernacle Choir CD - Christmas Best - #1 on Billboard Book - Keepsake Christmas Stories: Holiday Stories as Performed with the Tabernacle Choir

Paul chats with Collabro ahead of their new single with Sir Cliff Richard Mistletoe and WineSingle Release Date – 26th November 2021 “I'm finding it hard to believe that it has been 33 years since I first released Mistletoe and Wine. I am really thrilled with this newly recorded version with the Collabro boys. I love their harmonies and it was a pleasure to sing with them, and if this new version gets everyone into the Christmas Spirit we will be very happy!!” – Sir Cliff Richard Following a hugely successful tour as special guests to Sir Cliff Richard in 2017, Collabro and Sir Cliff have become close friends in the industry and have supported each other, including Sir Cliff joining an intimate gig where Collabro performed at Pizza Express Holborn and Collabro performing at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate Sir Cliffs 60 years in the music business.  Whilst Collabro were recording their Christmas album “Christmas Is Here” and Cliff was recording his “Music… The Air That I Breathe” album, they came up with the idea to re-record the festive Christmas classic “Mistletoe and Wine”, 33 years after its original release. The Collabro boys couldn't be more thankful for this opportunity and are endlessly grateful to Sir Cliff for his continued support. “It really is a dream come true and probably the most surreal thing we have ever done. This song was first released before any of us were born so we have literally heard it every Christmas our whole lives. Working with Sir Cliff has always been the most incredible experience and we really hope people enjoy this new version of the song.” Michael Auger Collabro Collabro are the World's Most Successful Musical Theatre Group. The boys met for their first rehearsal above a pub in London Bridge back in 2014. Soon after, they auditioned for ITV's Britain's Got Talent, and a month later received a full standing ovation from all four judges and the full audience at the Hammersmith Apollo. They went on to win the competition with one of the highest voting majorities of any series, and their debut album Stars went straight into the UK album charts at number one, was quickly certified gold, and became the fasting selling album of 2014. To this day, they are one of the most popular Got Talent winners ever.  Last year, Collabro released their album “Christmas Is Here” comprising of a range of festive classics and an original track, the titular 'Christmas Is Here', which saw them team up once again with Ben Adams from A1. After going from strength to strength with six top-selling albums, four sell-out UK tours, two US tours, headline slots at the London Palladium, Wembley Stadium, the O2 arena and the Royal Albert Hall, this summer saw COLLABRO performing at Tatton Park Pop Up Festival, In The Park with Katherine Jenkins, Sound On The Ground Blackpool, and performing with Alfie Boe at Trentham Live and are currently on their major headline Greatest Hits Tour. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TWKBH9HHL3W2G)

No matter where you're from or what you do, I think everyone loves music. It can influence the way we think, feel and behave like few other things in life. This week's Food For Thought sees tenor and actor Alfie Boe and I explore the incredible power music can have on us. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Chris is joined by a lad from Fleetwood in Lancashire, who was discovered by Baz Luhrmann and is now recognised as one of the most gifted  and popular British classical singers. In this extensive and revealing conversation, Alfie discusses growing up in a musical family, the youngest of 9 children, and how a job in a car workshop kick-started his career (a story straight out of Hollywood).  He also talks about being fired for falling asleep on the job, studying at the Royal College Of Music, his love of songwriting and the huge successful collaboration with Michael Ball. 

Episode 100 of Adapt or Perish has finally arrived, and with it we bring the last installment of our three-part look at Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. And this one is all. About. The musical. Listen to our prior installments: Part One and Part Two on the web Part One and Part Two on Apple Podcasts Part One and Part Two on Overcast Part One and Part Two on Spotify In this episode we discuss: Les Misérables, the 1980 concept album and 1985 musical, music by Claude-Michael Schönberg and lyrics by Alain Boublil and Harold Kretzmer Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert, the 1995 filmed concert, directed by Gavin Taylor, and starring Colm Wilkinson, Philip Quast, Lea Salonga, and Michael Ball Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary, the 2010 filmed concert, directed by Nick Morris, and starring Alfie Boe, Norm Lewis, Nick Jonas, Samantha Barks, and Lea Salonga Les Misérables, the 2012 movie musical, directed by Tom Hooper, screenplay by William Nicholson, and starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, and Samantha Barks Les Misérables: The Staged Concert, the 2019 filmed concert, directed by Nick Morris, and starring Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Matt Lucas, and Carrie Hope Fletcher Footnotes: Hey, Mr. Producer! (1998) Miss Saigon (1989) "Why the Music in Les Misérables (2012) is Worse than you Thought" by Sideways on YouTube You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com. We're also on Patreon! You can find us at patreon.com/adaptcast. We have multiple reward levels, which include access to a patron-only community and a patron-only, biweekly bonus show! We hope to see you there. If you want to send us a question or comment, you can always email us at adaptorperishcast@gmail.com.

It's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire. Growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more. We caught up with, international singing star, Alfie Boe in LA. The youngest of 9 children, Alfie's musical talents were discovered as he worked in a car factory near Blackpool. Global success followed, with performances on the world's most prestigious stages and platinum album sales.From the West End to Buckingham Palace, Alfie is looking forward to returning to Yorkshire to perform in the Picnic Proms at Harewood House in September and then again in December, with his good pal Michael Ball, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

Nick Hancock is joined by singer and actor Alfie Boe all the way from America ahead of his performance at Harewood House! We chat to Alfie about England football, why he misses his home country, how perseverance saw him become a performer and look ahead to his visit to this part of the world in just a few weeks! Alfie will be opening the Picnic Proms Summer Concert event on Friday 3rd September, joined by special guests Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker.

Next up in Mouth-Off, we are featuring our student and longtime collaborator; Mr X. JacsJams is a series brought to you by disabled musician/ songwriter/ filmmaker/ eyegaze artist - Mr X. Mr X is a student at Forget-Me-Not-Productions and as part of our MUSIC-CAN framework, he is learning about the music business, reviewing, broadcasting and podcasting. In this third installment to the JacsJams series, Mr X is critiquing and reviewing 'All Things Alfie Boe and Michael Ball. Happy listening!Disclaimer JacsJams is a nonprofit podcast series created for educational purposes. The music extracts featured in this podcast review are: This is the Greatest Show - lyrics and music by Benj Pasek and Justin Pau lRyan Lewis, performed by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball (taken from YouTube) Love Changes Everything - music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Don Black, performed Michael Ball (taken from YouTube) Bring him Home - music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Nate, English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, perfomed by Alfie Boe (taken from YouTube) The Circle of Life - music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, performed by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball (taken from YouTube) Stars - music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Nate, English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, perfomed by Michael Ball (taken from YouTube) Empty Chairs at Empty Tables - music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Nate, English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, perfomed by Michael Ball (taken from YouTube) You'll be Back - music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, performed by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball (taken from YouTube) JacsJams does not own the rights to any of the music featured in this episode.

On the twenty third episode of All Heart with Paul Cardall, Paul is joined by the multi-No 1 Billboard charting classical crossover gentlemen trio Gentri. Brad Robbins, Casey Elliott, Bradley Quinn Lever discuss forming a cinematic pop style “classical boy band” that’s performed with beloved singers Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Alfie Boe, and many others. Gentri talks about their faith, which plays an important role in their business model since they began as a signed group with Shadow Mountain Records, a subsidiary of Deseret Book, which is an international publisher and bookstore owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The group discusses their LDS missionary service where they would use their singing talents to get into homes to share their Mormon message. This and other events led to meeting as performers in a Broadway production of Les Miserables. Paul invites Casey, Brad, and Bradly Q to share the heart of their music and the purpose of their gifts.ABOUT GENTRIGentri, which is short for “The Gentlemen Trio” was established in June 2014 and comprises three dynamic tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever. Pioneering a signature sound they call “Cinematic Pop,” the music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies all composed by the group’s producer Stephen Nelson. To date, GENTRI has released three EP’s and three full length albums, the most recent being “Noel”, GENTRI’s second Christmas album, which debuted #6 on iTunes pop charts, just under Taylor Swift.  Almost all of GENTRI’s albums have reached #1 on various Billboard charts. The Gents are also known for their award-winning music videos, which have been featured on news outlets around the world including ABC World News, NBC Nightly News and Inside Edition. GENTRI has performed all over the United States and across the globe. They have shared the stage with world-renowned talent, including Tony Award-winning powerhouse Kristin Chenoweth, international tenor sensation Alfie Boe, Tony Award-winning vocalist Idina Menzel, and legendary rock bands Journey, Blondie and One Republic.OFFICIAL WEBSITEFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTWITTERYOUTUBEAll Heart with Paul Cardall is proudly a part of the American Songwriter Podcast Network. For more information on Paul Cardall, please visit https://paulcardall.com/ or find him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Website - www.paulcardall.com/podcastFacebook - @paulcardallmusicIG - @paulcardallIG - @allheartwithpaulcardallTwitter - @paulcardallYoutube - @cardall

On Your Artwork: Ava Max, Kylie Minogue, Michael Bublé, Jess Glynne and Leona Lewis. Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande. Liam Gallgher, Justin Beiber and LadBaby. A song about Boris Johnson (not a nice one, but funny ) and LadBaby looking for their third number one, challenge Mariah Carey for the Christmas Number One in the UK. Taylor Swift has stiff competition from Alfie Boe and Michael Ball, as well as brand new Paul McCartney who releases McCartney III, on the albums. Christmas very much on the agenda with even more Christmas songs jam packed into this week’s chart.             We have some brand new music, including Tones and I, a rework of The Corrs classic, Oliver Heldens and Imanbek teams up with Goodboys. Also playing Justin, Chance The Rapper and “Holy” with the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir. It’s all happening now, as 2021 is just around the corner. There’s an awakening happening right here over two hours for you, get settled in + get Alexa to do it for you, “Alexa, play Electric Thunder Radio Podcast on TuneIn”. Enjoy!

Welcome to EPISODE 600 of The Milk Bar. Recorded for release W/C 21st Dec 2020 On this week's show Nick J. Townsend from Weak13 tells us about their planned releases, Simon Gross shares his Christmas single, we chat with Jai McDowall about Trentham Live presents Alfie Boe, Rob Kemp talks about his VHS release of The Elvis Dead, Aggie from ‘How clean is your House' tells us how to clean the air in our home with Fog Fan and we chat with Edward Chilvers about Excerpts from 31 Pieces.

In this next podcast, Carl Orr interviews the very accomplished guitarist, Damien Cooper. Damien is a freelance London based guitarist who has held the Guitar 1 chair on Thriller live since 2009, and has been a member of Dr Hook from 2015. Originally from Australia and after 20 years of playing and touring around Australasia with acts covering styles from jazz to rock to cabaret, Damien relocated to London. Since then he has been an in demand player on both the London scene and abroad. Theatre credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Scandinavian tour), Hedwig And The Angry Inch (London), Godspell, Dancing In The Streets (UK and European tour), Never Forget (London dep), Top Hat (London Dep), The Book of Morman (London Dep)Tina the Musical London Dep and various shows at the London Palldium including Bill Kenwright’s Dream On and Magic Fm's Christmas show. Damien has also toured, recorded and worked with a variety of different artists including Denise Pearson, Jimmy Somerville, Dr Hook, Kim Wilde, Beverley Knight, Lemar, Anastacia, The Shires, James Morrison, Ronan Keating, Andrea Triana, MC Mystro, Rick Astley, Gabrielle, Alfie Boe, Boyzone, Macy Grey, Peter Andre......and more. This episode highlights the importance and discipline of rhythm guitar, which is a huge strength of Damien's and a real tribute to his success as a working musician. There are also some great tips shared by both Carl and Damien about improvisation in a live performance setting. If you want to join my online jazz guitar academy with a complete pathway of step-by-step courses to improve your jazz playing, take a look by clicking here: https://www.fretdojo.com/signup-offer/ Here's some ways you can develop your jazz guitar playing: For jazz guitar beginners: Check out my 30-Day Jazz Guitar Challenge: https://www.fretdojo.com/30-day-jazz-guitar-challenge/ For my complete collection of courses for a low monthly fee, go to this link: https://www.fretdojo.com/signup-offer/

It's a tetchy start to the week as Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones do battle once more. Talking points include: Boris Johnson facing a backlash, why behind powerful men there are more powerful women but not vice versa, Sadiq Khan's London, Meghan and Harry's ongoing alienation from reality, Marlene Dietrich...or should that be Greta Garbo, 1066 and All That, people who wear cardigans, new gigs for Andrew Neil and Paul Dacre, whether you should work once you've retired, Brian Vine and the Fleet Street old pals club, frozen food, duck confit, Little Mix, the dating exploits of Alfie Boe, Hollywood's hypocrisy, the anniversary of the formation of the Monkees, God Only Knows, Ruby Hammer, Big Brenda's ample assets, and whether Porky will ever find love. It's the one true companion that will never leave you, it's Planet Porky the podcast.   Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday. And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8, @LAJwriter or @PlanetPorky or via email: planetporkypod@gmail.com. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. 

20世纪是王朝覆灭的世纪，欧洲大陆的帝国竞相崩溃，而他们的王室也随之失去尊荣。但仍有不少政治活动家，至今仍认为君主制是解决宪政民主国家难题的良药，他们甚至付诸实践、组织党派。本期《忽左忽右》，译者陆大鹏为大家带来有关欧洲贵族与君主复辟运动的现状。【本期话题成员】程衍樑（微博@GrenadierGuard2）杨一（微博@杨一1）沙青青，上海图书馆历史文献中心副主任（豆瓣ID：BBpanda） 陆大鹏，南京大学英美文学硕士，外文译者。代表译作“地中海三部曲”、《阿拉伯的劳伦斯》。（微博@陆大鹏Hans）【时间轴】[04:44]英国的爵位系统比法德等欧陆国家的爵位系统简单很多[12:11]近代欧洲涌现了一大批勤奋自律的帝王[16:46]德意志第二帝国皇帝的权力远没有后人以为的那么大[17:57]最喜欢接近新闻媒体的皇帝，「德国的川普」[19:51]与传统普鲁士容克贵族的矛盾让威廉二世失去政治支持[22:24]1918年的威廉二世做出了最坏的选择[24:00]德国保皇党从利用纳粹走向反抗纳粹[26:50]君主复辟运动在今天的欧洲国家依然存在[28:58]奥地利共和国政府完全禁止使用贵族头衔[38:51]《音乐之声》与奥地利的保皇运动[40:27]奥托·哈布斯堡曾希望二战后重建统一的中欧帝国[42:16]奥地利今天的君主主义者们居然是左派[46:52]帝国时代的多民族共处与今天的多元社会[47:02]如何看待哈布斯堡，与如何看待「新清史」史观[48:29]民族主义在中欧大爆发是1918年以后的事[49:40]奥地利和俄罗斯都开始重新评价末代皇室[53:35]《罗曼诺夫皇朝》就是一部帝王将相的家史[01:07:26]英美学者更善于介入传播，德奥学术界相对封闭[01:09:21]中国的严肃通俗历史写作正在兴起【音乐】"Promenade I"（Wiener Philharmoniker (Orchestra)·Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition·2016·Deutsche Grammophon）"If You Were the Only Girl in the World"（Alfie Boe·Downton Abbey: Original Music from the Television Series·2011·Decca Records）您可以通过网易云音乐、Spotify搜索「忽左忽右BGM」，获得节目完整歌单。【logo设计】杨文骥【后期制作】hotair【制作总监】王若弛【收听方式】推荐您使用「Apple播客」、Spotify、小宇宙App或任意安卓播客客户端订阅收听《忽左忽右》，也可通过喜马拉雅收听。【本节目由JustPod出品】【互动方式】微博@忽左忽右leftright微博@播客一下微信公众号：忽左忽右Leftright微信公众号：播客一下联系方式：contact@justpod.fm

20世纪是王朝覆灭的世纪，欧洲大陆的帝国竞相崩溃，而他们的王室也随之失去尊荣。但仍有不少政治活动家，至今仍认为君主制是解决宪政民主国家难题的良药，他们甚至付诸实践、组织党派。本期《忽左忽右》，译者陆大鹏为大家带来有关欧洲贵族与君主复辟运动的现状。【本期话题成员】程衍樑（微博@GrenadierGuard2）杨一（微博@杨一1）沙青青，上海图书馆历史文献中心副主任（豆瓣ID：BBpanda） 陆大鹏，南京大学英美文学硕士，外文译者。代表译作“地中海三部曲”、《阿拉伯的劳伦斯》。（微博@陆大鹏Hans）【时间轴】[04:44]英国的爵位系统比法德等欧陆国家的爵位系统简单很多[12:11]近代欧洲涌现了一大批勤奋自律的帝王[16:46]德意志第二帝国皇帝的权力远没有后人以为的那么大[17:57]最喜欢接近新闻媒体的皇帝，「德国的川普」[19:51]与传统普鲁士容克贵族的矛盾让威廉二世失去政治支持[22:24]1918年的威廉二世做出了最坏的选择[24:00]德国保皇党从利用纳粹走向反抗纳粹[26:50]君主复辟运动在今天的欧洲国家依然存在[28:58]奥地利共和国政府完全禁止使用贵族头衔[38:51]《音乐之声》与奥地利的保皇运动[40:27]奥托·哈布斯堡曾希望二战后重建统一的中欧帝国[42:16]奥地利今天的君主主义者们居然是左派[46:52]帝国时代的多民族共处与今天的多元社会[47:02]如何看待哈布斯堡，与如何看待「新清史」史观[48:29]民族主义在中欧大爆发是1918年以后的事[49:40]奥地利和俄罗斯都开始重新评价末代皇室[53:35]《罗曼诺夫皇朝》就是一部帝王将相的家史[01:07:26]英美学者更善于介入传播，德奥学术界相对封闭[01:09:21]中国的严肃通俗历史写作正在兴起【音乐】"Promenade I"（Wiener Philharmoniker (Orchestra)·Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition·2016·Deutsche Grammophon）"If You Were the Only Girl in the World"（Alfie Boe·Downton Abbey: Original Music from the Television Series·2011·Decca Records）您可以通过网易云音乐、Spotify搜索「忽左忽右BGM」，获得节目完整歌单。【logo设计】杨文骥【后期制作】hotair【制作总监】王若弛【收听方式】推荐您使用「Apple播客」、Spotify、小宇宙App或任意安卓播客客户端订阅收听《忽左忽右》，也可通过喜马拉雅收听。【本节目由JustPod出品】【互动方式】微博@忽左忽右leftright微博@播客一下微信公众号：忽左忽右Leftright微信公众号：播客一下联系方式：contact@justpod.fm

20世纪是王朝覆灭的世纪，欧洲大陆的帝国竞相崩溃，而他们的王室也随之失去尊荣。但仍有不少政治活动家，至今仍认为君主制是解决宪政民主国家难题的良药，他们甚至付诸实践、组织党派。本期《忽左忽右》，译者陆大鹏为大家带来有关欧洲贵族与君主复辟运动的现状。【本期话题成员】程衍樑（微博@GrenadierGuard2）杨一（微博@杨一1）沙青青，上海图书馆历史文献中心副主任（豆瓣ID：BBpanda） 陆大鹏，南京大学英美文学硕士，外文译者。代表译作“地中海三部曲”、《阿拉伯的劳伦斯》。（微博@陆大鹏Hans）【时间轴】[04:44]英国的爵位系统比法德等欧陆国家的爵位系统简单很多[12:11]近代欧洲涌现了一大批勤奋自律的帝王[16:46]德意志第二帝国皇帝的权力远没有后人以为的那么大[17:57]最喜欢接近新闻媒体的皇帝，「德国的川普」[19:51]与传统普鲁士容克贵族的矛盾让威廉二世失去政治支持[22:24]1918年的威廉二世做出了最坏的选择[24:00]德国保皇党从利用纳粹走向反抗纳粹[26:50]君主复辟运动在今天的欧洲国家依然存在[28:58]奥地利共和国政府完全禁止使用贵族头衔[38:51]《音乐之声》与奥地利的保皇运动[40:27]奥托·哈布斯堡曾希望二战后重建统一的中欧帝国[42:16]奥地利今天的君主主义者们居然是左派[46:52]帝国时代的多民族共处与今天的多元社会[47:02]如何看待哈布斯堡，与如何看待「新清史」史观[48:29]民族主义在中欧大爆发是1918年以后的事[49:40]奥地利和俄罗斯都开始重新评价末代皇室[53:35]《罗曼诺夫皇朝》就是一部帝王将相的家史[01:07:26]英美学者更善于介入传播，德奥学术界相对封闭[01:09:21]中国的严肃通俗历史写作正在兴起【音乐】"Promenade I"（Wiener Philharmoniker (Orchestra)·Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition·2016·Deutsche Grammophon）"If You Were the Only Girl in the World"（Alfie Boe·Downton Abbey: Original Music from the Television Series·2011·Decca Records）您可以通过网易云音乐、Spotify搜索「忽左忽右BGM」，获得节目完整歌单。【logo设计】杨文骥【后期制作】hotair【制作总监】王若弛【收听方式】推荐您使用「Apple播客」、Spotify、小宇宙App或任意安卓播客客户端订阅收听《忽左忽右》，也可通过喜马拉雅收听。【本节目由JustPod出品】【互动方式】微博@忽左忽右leftright微博@播客一下微信公众号：忽左忽右Leftright微信公众号：播客一下联系方式：contact@justpod.fm

20世纪是王朝覆灭的世纪，欧洲大陆的帝国竞相崩溃，而他们的王室也随之失去尊荣。但仍有不少政治活动家，至今仍认为君主制是解决宪政民主国家难题的良药，他们甚至付诸实践、组织党派。本期《忽左忽右》，译者陆大鹏为大家带来有关欧洲贵族与君主复辟运动的现状。【本期话题成员】程衍樑（微博@GrenadierGuard2）杨一（微博@杨一1）沙青青，上海图书馆历史文献中心副主任（豆瓣ID：BBpanda） 陆大鹏，南京大学英美文学硕士，外文译者。代表译作“地中海三部曲”、《阿拉伯的劳伦斯》。（微博@陆大鹏Hans）【时间轴】[04:44]英国的爵位系统比法德等欧陆国家的爵位系统简单很多[12:11]近代欧洲涌现了一大批勤奋自律的帝王[16:46]德意志第二帝国皇帝的权力远没有后人以为的那么大[17:57]最喜欢接近新闻媒体的皇帝，「德国的川普」[19:51]与传统普鲁士容克贵族的矛盾让威廉二世失去政治支持[22:24]1918年的威廉二世做出了最坏的选择[24:00]德国保皇党从利用纳粹走向反抗纳粹[26:50]君主复辟运动在今天的欧洲国家依然存在[28:58]奥地利共和国政府完全禁止使用贵族头衔[38:51]《音乐之声》与奥地利的保皇运动[40:27]奥托·哈布斯堡曾希望二战后重建统一的中欧帝国[42:16]奥地利今天的君主主义者们居然是左派[46:52]帝国时代的多民族共处与今天的多元社会[47:02]如何看待哈布斯堡，与如何看待「新清史」史观[48:29]民族主义在中欧大爆发是1918年以后的事[49:40]奥地利和俄罗斯都开始重新评价末代皇室[53:35]《罗曼诺夫皇朝》就是一部帝王将相的家史[01:07:26]英美学者更善于介入传播，德奥学术界相对封闭[01:09:21]中国的严肃通俗历史写作正在兴起【音乐】"Promenade I"（Wiener Philharmoniker (Orchestra)·Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition·2016·Deutsche Grammophon）"If You Were the Only Girl in the World"（Alfie Boe·Downton Abbey: Original Music from the Television Series·2011·Decca Records）您可以通过网易云音乐、Spotify搜索「忽左忽右BGM」，获得节目完整歌单。【logo设计】杨文骥【后期制作】hotair【制作总监】王若弛【收听方式】推荐您使用「Apple播客」、Spotify、小宇宙App或任意安卓播客客户端订阅收听《忽左忽右》，也可通过喜马拉雅收听。【本节目由JustPod出品】【互动方式】微博@忽左忽右leftright微博@播客一下微信公众号：忽左忽右Leftright微信公众号：播客一下联系方式：contact@justpod.fm

In this podcast, we'll be talking to pianist, singer, musical arranger, director and producer Dominic Ferris. Dominic's credits include producing for well-known singers such as Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and, currently, the final studio album of Dame Shirley Bassey. His collaborations with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have sold over 3 million albums worldwide. He joined the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra as assistant musical director and pianist for the Elvis Presley: If I Can Dream UK arena tour, and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra for the USA anniversary tour, ending at Graceland with Priscilla Presley for the Elvis 40th Anniversary Celebrations. Dominic also tours around the world with his piano duo The Piano Brothers. He is one half of musical theatre double act Ferris & Milnes, who have become known for their medleys of Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber. Dominic is a classically-trained musician, having studied piano performance, singing and conducting at the Royal College of Music in London. In this podcast, we'll be hearing about his varied background in the classical, pop and musical theatre genres. We also discuss the crossover market and the process that goes into producing and creating a crossover album. In particular, he talks about working with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Interestingly, Dominic says that crossover albums are among the last that people listen to in full. This leads to a really fascinating discussion about the creation of music releases in an age of streaming and the current pop music market. Having exposure to many different genres of music, it seems, can contribute to one's musicianship and musicality and this is certainly the case in Dominic's work. Finally, we talk about a poignant video project he helped to produce: a performance of "We'll Meet Again," the iconic wartime song made famous by Dame Vera Lynn. It was given by some of the top names in the West End and entertainment to boost morale for the UK theatre industry. Many thanks to Dominic for taking the time to talk especially for this podcast! Podcast released 16 July 2020; interview recorded 29 June 2020. https://dominicferris.com Dame Vera Lynn with West End Stars perform We'll Meet Again 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTWy9jim7Mw Updated 14 August 2020 - Since this podcast was recorded, it has been announced that the current West End production of The Phantom of the Opera has closed until further notice due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

We're back with some unkind opinions on some of your favourite songs... Newbies: G(IDLE) - Oh My God Oh My Girl - Nonstop Chungha - Stay Tonight ITZY - Wannabe Comeback/Throwback: GOT7 - Not By The Moon/Girls, Girls, Girls Classic: Wonder Girls - I Feel You Non-Pop-K-Pop Primary - Gondry (feat Oh Hyuck and Lim Kim) Rainych - Say So (Doja Cat Japanese cover) Don't forget to hit up @mofgimmers, who created our sick intro and outro... And make sure you follow us on Twitter, at @UKPOPPodcast :)

Jo Good revisits Ingrid Tarrant, Alfie Boe & Michelle Collins to see how they are coping in lockdown with their dogs.

This week Kerry chats with Opera and Musical Theatre star Alfie Boe.Alfie has conquered the world’s most prestigious opera stages, led the cast of Les Miserables for nearly a year, and stolen the show at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. He has three sold-out UK Tours (including the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall) under his belt, as well as achieving Platinum album sales in the UK, and four top ten albums.In this Episode Alfie opens up about the highs and lows of his career. He talks about his journey to becoming one of the worlds premier vocalists, from his early days dreaming of being a rock star, all the way through to the award winning artist we all know and love. He candidly shares his struggles and how he has used these to spur him on and all of the lessons he has learned.You can find Alfie online at alfie-boe.com or on her social media Twitter / InstagramFollow Kerry on Twitter and InstagramFind out more information and upcoming dates from Kerry Ellis at kerryellis.comIf you have enjoyed this podcast please rate, Review and Subscribe... feel free to tell a friend too!Producer - Martin JosephThis episode is produced By Peroxide Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back Together at The O2 Micheal Ball and Alfie Boe. I Think We Are Alone, Frantic Assembly at The Theatre Royal Stratford East.Austentatious at The Fortune Theatre and an interview with actress Charlotte Gittins.

Alfie and Michael are Back Together in cinemas and motorsport is Chris's Dream Job.

More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show!

Emilia & Henry are in 'Last Christmas', Michael & Alfie are 'Back Together' plus Matt

This week on the show we welcomed friends from the world of film, television, literature, comedy and music.Alan Carr chats the new series of 'There's Something About Movies'.Russell Howard shares his incredible marathon story.Himesh Patel discusses the fantastic new film 'Aeronauts'And Michael Ball and Alfie Boe talk their brand new album 'Back Together'.Plus Caitriona Balfe, David Morrissey, Charlie Mackesy, and Casey Stoney.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10am.Be sure to subscribe for free to the podcast every week to hear the highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We chat about Sasha Parry. Mountview. We Will Rock You. The Light Princess. MT Fest UK. Pieces of String. Gus Gowland. Rachel John. Paul Taylor Mills. Will Burton. Urinetown. Alan Williams. Wicked. Emma Hatton. Natalie McQueen. ENO. Alfie Boe. Katherine Jenkins. Beautiful. The Hired Man. Alex James Ellison. Bat Boy. ‪Bronte Barb‬e.

We start in reflective mood as we consider the passing of Hal Prince and his contribution to Musical Theatre worldwide. News and views follow and Richard reviews recent shows including Evita and his admission that he finally gets Jesus Christ Superstar. We talk about the recent John Wilson Orchestra Prom and look forward to upcoming shows.Recorded in the afternoon so rambling quotient medium.

We chat about her show: Rodgers & Hammerstein (& Me Too) https://lineupnow.com/event/rodgers-hammerstein-me-too The Light in the Piazza. Carousel. Sunset Boulevard. Wasted. Ben Platt. Danny Becker. Renee Fleming. Ed Goggin. David Merriman. ‪Adam Lenson. Ria Jones. Danny Mac. Adam Pearce. Nikolai Foster. Jo Goodwin. Katherine Jenkins. Alfie Boe. ‬Dove Cameron. Rob Houchen

For this episode of Lucy May Walker & Friends, I have a good old catch up with Hattie Briggs. We spend the majority of the time talking about her time on tour supporting Alfie Boe, her live performance on BBC Radio 2 and what she's got coming up in the rest of the year. If you enjoy this episode, feel free to go back and listen to previous episodes... last month's with Jeremy Vine was a personal favourite!

Vlog 5 ft. Alex James Ellison. Olivia Gregorian. Sam Murphy. Ryan Anderson. Lawrence Smith. Nicholas McLean. Jack Reitman. Shakira Rattray. Kate and Alex Donnachie. Leave To Remain. Kinky Kabaret. Les Mis. Avenue Q. Dracula. An American Clock. The Old Vic. That Cabaret. The Show Goes On. The Band. 3 year 1 week and a Lemon Drizzle. Dear Evan Hansen open audition. Pluck Productions. Chita Rivera. Tyrone Huntley. Billy Cullen. Michael Ball. Alfie Boe. John Owen Jones. Matt Lucas. Carrie Hope Fletcher. Sara Bareilles. David Hunter. Jaymi Hensley.

Jo Good explores London with her bulldog Matilda meeting like-minded dog owners. This week she meets Alfie Boe with his Golden Retriever, Redford.

Dan is joined by Welsh mezzo-soprano singer and songwriter, Katherine Jenkins. The classical-crossover singer who performs across a spectrum of operatic arias, popular songs and musical theatre takes time out of her busy schedule to speak to Dan about the birthday of her new son, Xander, and the release of her latest album.Katherine also opens up about accusations of diva behaviour, the #MeToo movement, her past drug use and the ongoing feud with her former co-star, Alfie Boe.Dan challenges the singer to a game of Shuffle, Delete, Repeat and she also gives us the five tracks that mean the most to her.Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Margie’s guest this week is Rhiannon Lambert. Rhiannon is a Nutriionist with her own clinic on Harley Street. ,She imparts evidence-based health advice to a whole range of different clients – from young women to new mums and professional athletees. A popular face across social media, newspaper and on TV as she has consulted behind the scenes on the Masterchef series. She also works alongside doctors to demonstrate the influence nutrition can have on illness and recovery. So basically, she knows an awful lot about nutrition and having a good relationship with food to say the least. Her debut book Re-Nourish has just come out which is very exciting and is packed full of great looking dishes. Before all this Rhiannon won Classic FM’s Singer of the Year competition at the age of seventeen and went on to perform with Alfie Boe later that same year. She trained at the Royal Academy of Music. And somehow she still manages, amidst everything else she does, she still finds time to sing! So basically she’s a woman of many talents. I really like Rhiannon’s approach to food. It’s not about cutting things out of your diet or doing anything crazy, it’s simply a case of a little of what you fancy. Moderation being the key, which is, I admit, sometimes harder than others. Crumble seems to be one of Rhiannon’s favourite dishes which I can completely get on board with. A great crumble is hard to beat, and I like her mum’s addition of the oats in the topping. I do this too and it’s delicious. It was also a relief to know that Rhiannon snacks. As someone who seems to spend her life perpetually grazing I was very happy to hear that such is Rhiannon’s love of snacking, that she keeps a spoon in her handbag just in case she needs to eat a yoghurt. This sounds like a very sensible use of a handbag and may even entice me back to using a bag rather than just my pockets which is a habit I seem to have gotten into lately for reasons I can’t really explain. Her mum sounds like a fantastic cook and her childhood was filled with spaghetti bolognaise, crumbles, shepherds pies and even the occasional stir fry. All very normal and delicious sounding. I like the sound of her favourite sandwich being the pear, gorgonzola and roasted peppers – that sounds lovely or she also talked of sardines on toast which is a simple but delicious sounding choice. I don’t think sardines get enough air time, they are really good for you, and taste great! I’m going to have to look up what a Taiwanese porridge consists of as it sounds like it would be right up my street and I might even experiment with the scrambled tofu which sounds interesting! Anyone who serves two puddings at a dinner party sounds like someone I would get on with. And I only hope it’s not an either or situation and one might be allowed to have both. Desert Island Dish Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Cauliflower cheese, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, red cabbage, roast potatoes…etc etc Luxury item: water bottle (and a hair brush) Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review as it really does help to give the show a little boost. Check out the other episodes and loads of recipe ideas over at www.desertislanddishes.co. And you can find me on instagram @madebymargie Thanks for listening x

Graham's Black Friday, FNAT talk AC/DC, Brett and Sal at a charity head shaving and Nish whistles a happy tune. Plus, a thirty minute podcast extra with Alfie Boe

Clássicos da IPB - Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, Together Again. Apresentação, Jorge Camargo. Produção, Artur Mendes. Rádio IPB / APECOM.

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe drop in, Dominic Kirwan talks Don Williams, Prince Harry's at Brockholes, Leanne tackles a pole and Brett remembers classic cars.

This week Julie, Kristen, and Miranda will chat with Kym Brown about which of life's truths can be gleaned from Les Miserables! Controversially, Kym tries to convince us all that Les Mis is overrated! Let us know if she succeeded on any of our social media accounts!- FURTHER READING -Official SiteWiki - Musical, Novel, 2012 film, Victor HugoIMDb - 2012, 2000, 1998MTIBroadwayOriginal Parallels Article- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Victor Hugo, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Jean-Marc Natel, Colm Wilkinson, Ramin Karimloo, Terrence Mann, Norm Lewis, Patti LuPone, Michael Ball, Gary Beach, Philip Quast, Alfie Boe, Lea Salonga, Jenny Galloway, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Colm Wilkinson.#LesDépouillé #whores #kimbrownloveslesmis #inapropriatepopstars

The Duke of Cambridge has led centenary commemorations for the Battle of Passchendaele. It was marked with the traditional Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres - one hundred years since one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. It was followed by a memorial concert in the market square which included a poem read by Dame Helen Mirren, a performance by Alfie Boe and projections on the Cloth Hall.

On September 13th, Pete Townshend’s Classic Quadrophenia will make a stop at the Rosemont Theatre and feature Townshend, Billy Idol, Eddie Vedder, and Alfie Boe as “Jimmy”. Additionally, the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra and Chicago Children’s Proceeds from the concert will benefit Teen Cancer America.

In this episode of Symphonies & Snacks Lucy and Jono discuss Tristan Murail’s spectral work Gondwana. They explore the difference between appreciating and liking a piece and spin of careers for Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. If you enjoy the…Read more ›

Christopher Cook in conversation with: Speaker: Dominic Symonds Singer: Will Barratt Pianist: Murray Hipkin Speaker: Neil Robinson Michael Linnit and Michael Grade with English National Opera present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL Starring Katherine Jenkins and Alfie Boe. A Semi-Staged Version Directed by Lonny Price Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks

Tenor Alfie Boe, poet John Agard, writer Allan Jenkins, and comedian and writer Katy Brand join Libby Purves. Alfie Boe is one of our most popular tenors. He is starring as Billy Bigelow in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel alongside Katherine Jenkins at ENO's London Coliseum. He has performed in opera and musical theatre alike, from Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme on Broadway to leading the cast of Les Miserables in the West End. The youngest of nine children, he left school to work as a mechanic before being plucked off the shop-floor to stardom. Carousel is at ENO's London Coliseum. John Agard is a poet. Winner of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry, his new show Roll Over Atlantic is a reimagining of the voyage of Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the 'New World'. Born and educated in Guyana, John came to the UK in 1977. His most famous poems explore identity and belonging and he writes for children as well as adults and is well known for his skill in performing poetry. Roll Over Atlantic is on tour. Allan Jenkins is the editor of the Observer Food Monthly. In his memoir, Plot 29, he recounts his life growing up in foster care with his brother Christopher. Their foster father introduced them to the joys of growing flowers which triggered Allan's lifelong love of gardening. As the boys grew up, their lives took different paths and Allan began to search for the answers to questions about his past. His book follows the course of a year in which he traces the story of his birth parents and finds solace tending his London allotment. Plot 29 - A Memoir is published by Fourth Estate. Katy Brand is an award-winning comedian, writer and actor. She is taking part in the Red Nose African Convoy acting as one of the outriders to a convoy of HGVs travelling from Kenya to Uganda to deliver supplies to Comic Relief funded projects. Katy's show I Was a Teenage Christian explores her youthful fascination with evangelical Christianity. The Red Nose African Convoy is broadcast on BBC One. I Was a Teenage Christian is on tour from May. Producer: Annette Wells.

ACTOR AND CHICAGO P.D. STAR JESSE LEE SOFFER - TO TALK ACTING, CHICAGO P.D., MOTORCYCLES AND HIS INVOLVEMENT WITH THE NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROADSTER CAMPAIGNJesse Lee Soffer is currently starring on the hit NBC show Chicago PD with recurring spots as the same character Jay Halstead on Chicago Fire.  Jesse began his film career in 1993 at age eight in the movie Matinee. From that point on, his work included time on such television series as Guiding Light, As the World Turns and in the film In Time amongst others.Jesse Lee Soffer, avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast, is available to discuss his love for riding, his involvement with the new Harley-Davidson Roadster campaign, his role on Chicago P.D. and his career including other projects he has in the works.Jesse helps introduce the new Dark Custom Harley-Davidson Roadster motorcycle, Harley-Davidson is taking its new stripped-down, agile bike to city streets via pop-up Bike-Shares to give people a chance to test the bike out in its intended urban environment.Harley-Davidson borrowed the popular bicycle share concept to showcase how, for as little as seven bucks a day, Americans can own a new Dark Custom™ Harley-Davidson® Roadster™ motorcycle – less than the daily cost of a bicycle share rental in all U.S. cities. Temporary Harley-Davidson motorcycle-sharing stations showcasing the Roadster will pop-up in select U.S. cities, including Portland, Los Angeles and the Motor Company's hometown of Milwaukee, just as Roadster hits local dealerships.ABOUT CHICAGO P.D (WEDNESDAYS 10/9 CENTRAL)At the center of "Chicago P.D." is Detective Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), who is at ground zero against the war on crime in Chicago. He will do ANYTHING to bring criminals to justice.From multiple Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer Dick Wolf and the team behind the hit series "Chicago Fire," "Chicago P.D." is a riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's elite Intelligence Unit, combatting the city's most heinous offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.Handpicked as the head of the Unit is Voight, who has assembled a team of diverse detectives who share his passion and commitment to keeping the city safe. They include Detective Antonio Dawson (Jon Seda) who is more levelheaded and "by the book" than his counterpart; Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer), a brash young detective who previously saw active military duty in the Middle East; Halstead's partner Erin Lindsay (Sophia Bush), a former "bad girl" who turned her life around with Voight's help; Alvin Olinsky (Elias Koteas), an experienced undercover detective and confidante for Voight; and Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger), a quick-witted cadet plucked from the police academy as Olinsky's partner.The unit includes a new member in the form of Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins), a charismatic patrolman who recently was brought upstairs. Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Sean Roman (Brian Geraghty) assist with the unit, but on a daily basis, they work the streets as uniform patrol officers working with Intelligence whenever necessary. Desk Sgt. Trudy Platt (Amy Morton) runs a tight precinct with tough love, although she lets her softer, more vulnerable side shine through from time to time.WWW.H-D.COM/ROADSTERWWW.NBC.COM/CHICAGO-PDACTOR, PRODUCER, WRITER AND DIRECTOR, JOE MANTEGNA TO CO-HOST ANNUAL NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE HONORING OUR AMERICAN HEROES: PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT JOE MANTEGNA AND GARY SINISE CO-HOST ANNUAL NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE HONORING OUR AMERICAN HEROES: PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERTLive From the U.S. Capitol, All-Star Line-Up Features: General Colin Powell, Renee Fleming, The Beach Boys, Katharine McPhee, Trace Adkins, S. Epatha Merkerson, Esai Morales and Alfie Boe with Special Performance of National Anthem By AMERICAN IDOL Season 15 Winner Trent Harmon –For over a quarter century, PBS has inspired viewers with the annual broadcast of the multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT (#MemDayPBS), dedicated to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.  Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the night of remembrance will honor the over 400,000 valiant men and women who are laid to rest in the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery; and chronicle the experiences of the millions of American veterans who still suffer from the seen and unseen wounds of war. Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (CRIMINAL MINDS) and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise (CRIMINAL MINDS: WITHOUT BORDERS) are set to co-host this poignant and heart-warming event for the 11th year.  The acclaimed actors, whose dedication to the show is evident, are also longtime supporters of veterans' causes and our troops in active service.   The all-star line-up includes: distinguished American leader General Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); world-renowned four-time Grammy Award-winning classical superstar Renee Fleming; iconic music legends The Beach Boys; gifted actress and singer Katharine McPhee (SCORPION); country music star and Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry Trace Adkins; Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson (CHICAGO MED, LAW & ORDER); Award-winning actor Esai Morales (MOZART IN THE JUNGLE); plus Tony Award-winning international sensation Alfie Boe, who has just joined the Broadway cast of the smash hit FINDING NEVERLAND; in performance with the National Symphony Orchestraunder the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.  And marking the end of an era, Trent Harmon, the final winner of AMERICAN IDOL, will open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem.” The 27th annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs live on PBSSunday, May 29, 2016, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.

Episode 156: Double Les Miz Double Valjean Host Lindsay Price and Theatrefolk co-owner Craig Mason had a unique theatrical experience. They saw Les Miserables twice in three days. The first show had the closing night performance of Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean and the second saw Alfie Boe in his opening night performance. Two actors. Two Valjean's. How did each performer interpret the role? In a long running piece like Les Miserables  is there room for actor interpretation? What were the similarities and the differences? Tune in to find out! Show Notes Les Miserables Ramin Karimloo Alfie Boe Episode Transcript Welcome to TFP – The Theatrefolk Podcast – the place to be for Drama teachers, Drama students, and theatre educators everywhere. Woohoo! I had to get excited there! I'm Lindsay Price, resident playwright for Theatrefolk. Hello! I hope you're well. Thanks for listening! This is Episode 156. You can find any links to this episode in the show notes which are at theatrefolk.com/episode156. Today, today is a Lindsay and Craig talk – Lindsay and Craig, Lindsay and Craig. That's Lindsay Price – me – and Craig Mason – co-owner of Theatrefolk and my co-cohort – co-cohort? Is that a word? Cohort! Cohort in crime. We had a unique theatrical experience a while back. We saw the same show twice, a couple of days after each other. We saw Les Miz with two different actors in the lead role – two different Jean Valjeans. One on his closing night and one on his opening night. So, what were the similarities? What were the differences? Did we like one more than the other? Is there room for actor interpretation in a long-running show like Les Miz? So many questions! I bet we have answers! I hope we have answers! We better have something, you know – otherwise, it'd be a pretty short podcast. So, let's find out. LINDSAY: All right, let me set the scene. This is Lindsay. Hello everybody. I am also here with Craig Mason. CRAIG: Hello everybody. LINDSAY: Hello everybody. It is quarter to 11 p.m. on a Tuesday night and we are in New York City. We have just come back to the hotel after seeing Les Miz – Les Misérables – for the second time in two days. Now, there is a very specific reason why we have seen them twice and I'm going to turn this over to Craig. Craig, why did we decide to come to New York specifically to see Les Miz basically two times in a row? We saw it Sunday afternoon and then we saw it Tuesday night. CRAIG: A few months ago, I was looking at the theatre area in Reddit and there was a mention that Alfie Boe was coming in to play Jean Valjean in Les Miz. One of the comments on it was Ramin Karimloo was the existing Jean Valjean and he was leaving the show and Alfie Boe was coming in and one of the comments on the post was, “Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to go see closing night for Ramin Karimloo and then come back two days later to see Alfie Boe do it?” LINDSAY: And you said, “Hey, Lindsay!” CRAIG: This little lightbulb went over my head and I thought, “Wow! That would be kind of cool to see!” And so, we checked our calendar. The trip is very tight against some other plans we have but we were able to squeeze it all in and here we are. LINDSAY: Yeah, and we were like, “Well, you know, we won't be able to do this because the tickets will be extraordinary.” No, the tickets were pretty much normal. Okay, is the time going to fit? Yeah, the time fits. And here we are! Craig, what was the first time you were exposed to Alfie Boe? CRAIG: Well, I first knew of Alfie Boe from watching the 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables which was showing on PBS. I was actually never really a fan of the show but, when it was around, I was in theatre school and I was in that phase where anything that had more than five lights in it was like a mega-musical and was not cool because we were doing these shows with chairs and flashlights and that was cool.

Bring Him Home, from Les Miserables, is a beautiful and moving prayer-in-song that has developed meaning and identity outside the hit musical. Taking part in the programme: The celebrated tenor, Alfie Boe, has sung this many times in the West End and on Broadway; he discusses what the song means to him. Herbert Kretzmer talks about the agonising process of writing the lyrics. The Greater Manchester Police Male Voice Choir recorded a version especially for the programme; one of their members describes singing Bring Him Home at the funeral of PC Dave Phillips in November 2015. The original Cosette, from Les Miserables, Rebecca Caine now sings this song - written for a male voice - regularly as part of international recitals. And for Becky Douglas it will forever be a reminder of her daughter whose death inspired the foundation of a leprosy charity. Jeremy Summerly, Director of Music at St Peter's College, Oxford plays through the piece and describes why it moves us emotionally. Producer: Karen Gregor.

In the first ever episode of Storytime with Boon, Clint tells stories about Shaun Ryder, Noel Gallagher and is joined on the phone by Alfie Boe. He talks about the meaning behind the Inspiral Carpets track 'Sackville' and why he's a big fan of co-sleeping. There's also unsigned music from the band The Time Sellers. For a Spotify playlist of all the music in the show and more click here - http://spoti.fi/1ZNQbD8 If you like the show, download and subscribe in iTunes with new shows every week.Happy Mondays - Step OnOasis - Rock 'n' Roll StarThe Clint Boon Experience - 17 & Over!The Clint Boon Experience - Only One Way I Can GoInspiral Carpets - SackvilleThe Time Sellers - Cold Revolt

Veckans panel lyssnar på körmusik av Arvo Pärt och Yuja Wang i Ravels vänsterhandskonsert. Och så har The Who's klassiska rockalbum Quadrophenia fått ny orkesterskrud. I panelen sitter Boel Adler, Hanns Rodell och Nicholas Ringskog Ferrada-Noli som tillsammans med programledaren Johan Korssell betygsätter följande skivor:MAURICE RAVEL GABRIEL FAURE Pianokonsert G-dur Ballad Fiss-dur - Vänsterhandskonserten  Yuja Wang, piano Tonhalle-Orchester, Zürich Lionel Bringuier, dirigent DG 00289 479 4954JOHANNES BRAHMS Stråkkvartetter nr 1 och 3 Artemis-kvartetten Erato 0825646126637TINTINNABULI Körmusik av Arvo Pärt The Tallis Scholars Peter Philips, dirigent Gimell CDGIM 049ROBERT SCHUMANN Das Paradies und die Peri, oratorium i tre delar Sally Matthews, Mark Padmore m.fl. Londons symfoniorkester Simon Rattle, dirigent LSO Live LSO 0782Hannas val Hanna Höglund spelar valda delar ur The Whos  klassiska rockalbum, Pete Townshends Classic Quadrophenia som nu fått ny orkesterskrud. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Robert Ziegler spelar och i  huvudrollen hör vi brittiske tenoren Alfie Boe." Albumet är utgivet på Decca.Andra nämnda eller rekommenderade inspelningarRavels pianokonserter med solisten Martha Argerich som spelar tillsammans med Londons symfoniorkester ledda av Claudio Abbado på DG; Krystian Zimerman och Londons symfoniorkester under Pierre Boulez på DG samt med pianisten Samson Francois och Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire dirigerad av André Cluytens på EMI.Brahms stråkkvartetter med Belcea-kvartetten (nr 1) inspelad på EMI samt med Borodin-kvartetten (nr 1 och 3) på skivmärke Teldec.Schumanns Das Paradies und die Peri med Bayerska radions kör och symfoniorkester under Nikolaus Harnoncourt på RCA; Monteverdikören och Orchéstre Revolutionnaire et Romantique under John Eliot Gardiner på märke Archiv.Dessutom nämns Daniel Harding och Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkesters framförande i Berwaldhallen 2007 med en önskan om utgivning på CD. 

The tenor Alfie Boe joins Richard Coles and Suzy Klein to talk about his latest project with Pete Townhend's Classic Quadrophenia, and going to Broadway to star as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. Azi Ahmed grew up in a devout Pakistani family in Manchester and set off for Central Saint Martins in London. Leading a double life she set up an internet company and then, with no military experience, entered Chelsea Barracks for selection training hoping to become part of the SAS. Felicity Finch meets the World's Oldest Siblings. The Tweeds of Coventry are 12 siblings with a combined age of almost 1,020. Sylvia Holder on why in her 77th year she swapped retirement on the Sussex coast for a school in one of India's poorest districts. Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff talks about his obsession with keeping diaries and memorabilia. And, as The Proms season starts, Katie Derham shares her Inheritance Tracks. Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 by Heitor Villa-Lobos and Fire and Rain by James Taylor. Pete Townhend's Classic Quadrophenia is available now on the Deutsche Grammophon label. Worlds Apart - A Muslim Girl with the SAS, by Azi Ahmed. The Wonder Stuff Diaries '86-'89 by Miles Hunt is out now, and further instalments are being published. Produced by Louise Corley.

We are rehearsing for the upcoming show with James Burton….his son isn’t well by all accounts but hopefully he’ll be O.K. by July….the song this week isn’t one of mine (sadly) but it’s part of the live concert I did with James a few years back…it’s one of Ricky Nelson’s classics….listening to it brought back a lot of memories. I watched the VE Day Concert last weekend and was blown away….I thought it was sensational…the orchestra were top of the range as were most of the artists…the sound man should be knighted…it was brilliant and very moving….I felt the rendition of “You’ll never walk alone” at the end by Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins was a bit misplaced….the song was written in 1945 when the war was over…but maybe Alfie is promoting his latest CD?...apart from this I thought the show was outstanding. Then we have the mindless morons who always appear from under the nearest stone with the slightest excuse to have a stupid demonstration over the election result…part of which was to daub graffiti on the memorial to the women who played their part in the war….spraying “Tory Scum” along with an expletive on the memorial…THESE are the dopes who the heroes were fighting for…makes me sick….it achieves absolutely nothing ….and sadly we have to wait another million years for them to evolve. Art has been on the news this week with a Picasso fetching 120 million quid…very nice…considering a sixth former could do better….apparently these things are purchased as an investment…in 10 years it will be worth twice that….but it doesn’t work with cheap paintings…you have to be a billionaire to double your money…so that’s O.K. then……..then we have the wonderful Turner Prize…we’ve had the unmade bed…now we have the street in Liverpool which up until recently was derelict and run down….causing the council to sell off the houses for ONE POUND….but they have grown a few hedges and grass and it’s up for the famous Turner Prize…am I missing something here?. ....and speaking of billionaires I have been watching the Cannes Film Festival with all the stars including Cheryl Cole…who proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that you can get anywhere with absolutely no talent. Lastly….we must all feel sorry for Kevin Pieterson who can’t get into the England cricket team…despite scoring a record 350 in one innings for his county….but the selectors don’t like him…boo hoo he’s not my friend…for Heaven’s sake cricket is by far the most boring sport under the sun and that’s when you are WINNING !!....these guys get very well paid and why I’ll never know….yawn yawn. Oh and congratulations to Ant and Dec for getting another BAFTA award….one day we will be able to turn the TV on and they wont be there looking back at us…but not at the moment.

We are rehearsing for the upcoming show with James Burton….his son isn’t well by all accounts but hopefully he’ll be O.K. by July….the song this week isn’t one of mine (sadly) but it’s part of the live concert I did with James a few years back…it’s one of Ricky Nelson’s classics….listening to it brought back a lot of memories. I watched the VE Day Concert last weekend and was blown away….I thought it was sensational…the orchestra were top of the range as were most of the artists…the sound man should be knighted…it was brilliant and very moving….I felt the rendition of “You’ll never walk alone” at the end by Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins was a bit misplaced….the song was written in 1945 when the war was over…but maybe Alfie is promoting his latest CD?...apart from this I thought the show was outstanding. Then we have the mindless morons who always appear from under the nearest stone with the slightest excuse to have a stupid demonstration over the election result…part of which was to daub graffiti on the memorial to the women who played their part in the war….spraying “Tory Scum” along with an expletive on the memorial…THESE are the dopes who the heroes were fighting for…makes me sick….it achieves absolutely nothing ….and sadly we have to wait another million years for them to evolve. Art has been on the news this week with a Picasso fetching 120 million quid…very nice…considering a sixth former could do better….apparently these things are purchased as an investment…in 10 years it will be worth twice that….but it doesn’t work with cheap paintings…you have to be a billionaire to double your money…so that’s O.K. then……..then we have the wonderful Turner Prize…we’ve had the unmade bed…now we have the street in Liverpool which up until recently was derelict and run down….causing the council to sell off the houses for ONE POUND….but they have grown a few hedges and grass and it’s up for the famous Turner Prize…am I missing something here?. ....and speaking of billionaires I have been watching the Cannes Film Festival with all the stars including Cheryl Cole…who proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that you can get anywhere with absolutely no talent. Lastly….we must all feel sorry for Kevin Pieterson who can’t get into the England cricket team…despite scoring a record 350 in one innings for his county….but the selectors don’t like him…boo hoo he’s not my friend…for Heaven’s sake cricket is by far the most boring sport under the sun and that’s when you are WINNING !!....these guys get very well paid and why I’ll never know….yawn yawn. Oh and congratulations to Ant and Dec for getting another BAFTA award….one day we will be able to turn the TV on and they wont be there looking back at us…but not at the moment.

Coming Up… Octagon Technology Main Fiction: Memories of Earth by Neal Asher Neal Asher lives sometimes in England, sometimes in Crete and mostly at a keyboard. Having over twenty books published he has been accused of overproduction (despite spending far too much time ranting on his blog, cycling off fat, and drinking too much wine) but doesn’t intend to slow down just yet. Narrator: Anne-Marie Czajkowski. Anne-Marie Czajkowski is a postgraduate of the Royal College of Music. She was a regular soloist at the Royal College with fellow student Alfie Boe and has sung on Channel 4 and Royal Gala performances on ITV. Her recently performed concert repertoire includes ‘Mild und Leise’ from Tristan and Isolde by Wagner on tour in Berlin... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 21: The Name Game   Lindsay talks about her process when it comes to naming characters. It's much more involved (read obsessive) than one might think... Show Notes babynames.com thesaurus.com Google translate Subscribe to The Theatrefolk Podcast On iTunes. On Stitcher. Episode Transcript Welcome to TFP, The Theatrefolk Podcast. I am Lindsay Price, resident playwright for Theatrefolk. Hello! I hope you're well. Thanks for listening. Today, we're talking names and taking no prisoners or something like that. But first, let's do some THEATREFOLK NEWS. Okay, it's the second week, there's no news. It's December! But, what I will say is that you should stay tuned for next week's podcast where Craig and I curl up by the YouTube fire and talk about Les Miz. I have had a long, long history with this musical. I wore out the tape – yes, that's how old I am – the tape that I had when I was seventeen. And Craig is kind of new convert. There was a great big concert, a huge concert where Alfie Boe is playing Jean Valjean and one of the Jonas brothers was Marius, and he's been playing that quite a bit on his iPod. So, and of course, unless you've been under a rock – or you don't care about Les Miz which is, of course, quite possible – you know that THE MOVIE (in all caps) is coming out on Christmas Day and there has been a lot of talk about THE MOVIE and who is starring in THE MOVIE and I still can't quite wrap my head around Anne Hathaway as Fantine – it's not doing it for me. But, you know, who knows? Could be, could be great. In any case, Craig and I are going to talk next week about THE MUSICAL. So, join us for that. Lastly, where, oh, where can you find this podcast? We post new episodes every Wednesday at theatrefolk.com and on our Facebook page and Twitter. You can find us on the Stitcher app AND you can subscribe to TFP on iTunes. All you have to do is search on the word “Theatrefolk.” Episode Twenty-One: We're Playing The Name Game I, I have a confession to make. I, Lindsay Price, am very obsessed about the names of the characters in my play. I am very obsessed. I am obsessed to the extreme. Naming is a big part of the writing process for me. It is a huge part, especially at the beginning when I'm just starting to write, when I'm just starting to form this shapeless amoeba into something with a beginning, middle, and end. One of the first things I do which makes me feel like I'm on the right path as I start writing a play and I start thinking about who the people are in this play is giving them names. Giving a character a name is like, in a very artsy fartsy kind of way, but it's kind of like bringing them to life. It makes them seem like a human being, you know. Names are pretty important to us, you know. Whether we like our names, or we hate our names, or our names mean something, or we go by a nickname, or a name can just say so much about a character and about us. And when I'm writing, I want to be able to see and hear that character, and if they're nameless, it just doesn't quite work for me – this is my little problem to bear and I just find it's that much harder to move forward with my writing when my characters are just swimming around in a nameless void, or worse, if they end up with the wrong name. And sometimes, I'll counter this. I'll go in the complete opposite direction. I just wrote a play last year called Chicken Road in which, very purposefully, the characters were numbers so then none of them had names and it was very interesting to me how that worked in the writing process. I had to really, really work to visualize these characters and make them individuals even though I was purposefully not making them individuals in the final text if that makes sense. And sometimes, when I'm writing, it's really clear when I've given a character a wrong name, you know. It comes to light that, as I'm writing it, it's not a good fit. It's not a good match.

Sian Williams and Richard Coles talk to tenor Alfie Boe, find out about a World War Two Lancaster Bomber airman's letter from his daughter which was lost in France during the War then found again, hear from the British Legion's youngest member, talk to a man who has recorded everyday day of his son's 21 years with a camera, shudder to the sound of a TVR sports car exhaust, thrill to the commanding presence of a circus ringmaster, enjoy Andrew Motion's Inheritance Tracks and travel with John McCarthy to Utrecht. Producer: Chris Wilson.

Ballerina Darcey Bussell reflects on her career; tenor Alfie Boe; actress Hermione Norris; singer Donny Osmond; actor Damian Lewis; refurbishment at the Bristol Old Vic and novelist Howard Jacobson.

With John Wilson, including an interview with singer Alfie Boe, as he publishes an autobiography My Story, about his rise from car mechanic in Blackpool to international opera, music and recording star. ITV1's new murder mystery drama, The Bletchley Circle, stars Anna Maxwell Martin and Rachael Stirling. Set in 1951, the series follows four highly intelligent women who were code-breakers at Bletchley Park during WWII. Having returned to civilian life, the four women reunite to use the skills they acquired during the war to crack a murder case. Natalie Haynes reviews. As Cameron Carpenter prepares for two afternoon Proms taking place this weekend, John met the flamboyant and unconventional organist while he rehearsed late into the night on the Royal Albert Hall's Grand Organ. Subjects up for discussion included Cameron's special organ shoes, why size doesn't matter, and how the launch of his digital organ looks set to rock the organ world. And film critic Jason Solomons reports from the Venice Film Festival, which got underway this week. Producer Jerome Weatherald.

With Kirsty Lang. Tim Minchin describes himself as an Australian musician, composer, songwriter, actor, comedian and writer. He wrote the songs for Matilda: The Musical, the RSC's acclaimed adaptation of Roald Dahl's book about a girl with special powers. He discusses how he writes, and reveals how he fell into comedy by chance. Rihanna is releasing her sixth album in six years next week, while continuing her world tour. Her manager argues that her fans demand new material, amidst reports of unhappy arena audiences and criticisms of raunchy routines. Rosie Swash considers how stars can best sustain a career. Nigeria's Nollywood has the second largest film industry in the world by volume - yet very few African films make it into mainstream British cinemas. Gaylene Gould looks at why films such as District 9 from South Africa and Congolese gangster movie Viva Riva! have been successful internationally, whilst many critically-acclaimed African films only make it to art-house cinemas and film festivals. Gershwin's classic song Someone To Watch Over Me features on the new albums from Susan Boyle, Twiggy and Alfie Boe. It also appears every night in the musical Crazy For You, currently running in London. Gareth Valentine, musical supervisor of the show, analyses why the song is still popular 85 years after it was written. Producer: Philippa Ritchie.

Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano, Jose Cura, Tenor, Vasko Vassilev, Concert Master, Gerald Finley, Bass-Baritone, Alfie Boe, Tenor and Maria Cleva, Language Coach talk about singing and working at the Royal Opera House and what it means to them.

Alfie Boe talks about life as a Tenor. What a Tenor is and the roles and characters he has performed.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the singer Alfie Boe. He is one of our most popular tenors and, highly unusually, is a sell-out success in both opera houses and musical theatre. The youngest of nine children, he left school to work as a mechanic - before being plucked off the shop-floor for stardom. However, while he's at home on the stage, you won't necessarily find him in the stalls: "I like good singers, I don't necessarily like one genre of music, I just like good singers, good voices and good songs," he says, adding: "I never go to the opera.... it's just not my world."Producer: Leanne Buckle.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the singer Alfie Boe. He is one of our most popular tenors and, highly unusually, is a sell-out success in both opera houses and musical theatre. The youngest of nine children, he left school to work as a mechanic - before being plucked off the shop-floor for stardom. However, while he's at home on the stage, you won't necessarily find him in the stalls: "I like good singers, I don't necessarily like one genre of music, I just like good singers, good voices and good songs," he says, adding: "I never go to the opera.... it's just not my world." Producer: Leanne Buckle.

Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano, Gerald Finley, Bass-Baritone, Alfie Boe, Tenor and Jose Cura, Tenor with the Royal Opera, discuss how they look after work with their voices.

Leah-Marian Jones, Mezzo-Soprano, Joyce DiDonato Mezzo-Soprano, Jose Cura, Tenor and Alfie Boe, Tenor from The Royal Opera, talk about the challenges about being a singer and why and how they confront these challenges.

John Brunning presents a round-up of features from Classic FM’s flagship news programme. We join the party at the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, who celebrate their 60th birthday this week, hear from the car mechanic turned tenor Alfie Boe, and find out why training for the BUPA Great North Run isn’t as hard as you might think.