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Best podcasts about Chichester Festival Theatre

Latest podcast episodes about Chichester Festival Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 16 - Death on the Nile

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:05


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 21 - One Night Plays, Talks and Literary Events

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:22


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 32 - Booking Information

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:24


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 24 - Wraparound Events

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:37


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 19 - The Koala Who Could

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 0:45


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 10 - Magical Festive Moments

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:57


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 23 - One Night Comedy Events

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:15


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 17 - It Walks Around the House at Night

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:13


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 13 - Inspector Morse - House of Ghosts

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:17


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 28 - Your Visit

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:21


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 31 - Access Information

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:14


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 3 - Making your Booking

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:19


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 15 - Being Mr Wickham

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 0:59


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 1 - Introduction & Contents

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 3:55


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 9 - Dear England

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:17


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 2 - Booking Dates

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 0:31


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 6 - Safe Space

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:39


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 5 - Lord of the Flies

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:51


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 30 - Ticket Prices & Times

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:32


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 22 - One Night Music and Dance Events

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 6:39


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 11 - The Three Little Pigs

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:48


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 8 - The Seagull

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:25


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 12 - A Boy Called Christmas

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:48


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 20 - Family Friendly Events

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 4:17


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 29 - Food & Drink

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:21


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 14 - The Constant Wife

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:17


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
Track 27 - Get Creative

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 0:44


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Freedom, Books, Flowers & the Moon

This week, George Berridge instructs Lucy and Alex on the noble art of oenophilia; and Lucy takes in a trio of musicals.'Who's Afraid of Romanée-Conti: A shortcut to drinking great wines', by Dan Keeling'One Thousand Vines: A new way to understand wine', by Pascaline Peltier'Good Night, Oscar', by Doug Wright, Barbican, until September 21'Top Hat', by Irving Berlin, Chichester Festival Theatre, until September 6'Brigadoon', by Alan Lerner and Frederick Loewe, adapted by Rona Munro, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, until September 20Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Actress said to the Critic
Bonus episode: What happens when your press night goes wrong?

As the Actress said to the Critic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 47:04


In this episode, we're joined by two leading lights of musical theatre who are stepping into one of the most beloved shows in the canon. Phillip Attmore and Lucy St. Louis star as Jerry Travers and Dale Tremont in Top Hat at Chichester Festival Theatre this summer, taking on roles made famous by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We also discuss how the Harlem Renaissance influenced the original film, what it was like when press night had to be restarted, the importance of representation on stage, and why musical comedy performances don't always get the recognition they deserve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theatre Club Podcast
115 - Evita, Disney's Hercules, Top Hat, Police Cops: Badass Be Thy Name

Theatre Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 36:52


In episode 115 you can hear our reviews of Jamie Llyod's production of Evita starring Rachel Zegler; Disney's brand new stage production of Hercules; Chichester Festival Theatre's toe-tapping new production of Top Hat; and latest iteration of the hilarious Police Cops franchise, Badass Be Thy Name Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up Close with Carlos Tseng
Jasper Talbot: An Actor's First Year

Up Close with Carlos Tseng

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 27:17


Send us a textWhen Jasper Talbot graduated from RADA last year, he was quickly whisked off to Chichester to play Mick Jagger in Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Redlands. Now, he is starring opposite Rosamund Pike in the five-star rated  production of Inter Alia at the National Theatre. In the show, he plays Henry, Judge Phillips' awkward yet relatable teenage son. The show has been described as a companion piece to Suzie Miller's Prima Facie which won Oliviers for Best Play and Best Actress for Jodie Comer. Inter Alia can be seen as an evolution of Suzie Miller's writing with the introduction of more characters and the reunites much of the team from Prima Facie.In this brand new interview, Jasper Talbot reflects on the last year and opens up about the challenges of being an emerging young actor. He talks to us about graduating RADA where he made lifelong friends with many of his cohort and entering an industry that is often full of uncertainty. He shares with us some key memories along the way that has kept excited about his career ahead as Inter Alia continues performances at the Lyttleton Theatre, something he describes as a big tick for him too. Throughout our conversation, Jasper remains candid about his experiences as a young actor still finding his way, learning from actors in rehearsals and in workshops. It'll be interesting to see what he does next as he cements his status as rising star to watch on stage.Inter Alia is playing at the Lyttleton Theatre, National Theatre until 13th September. The play will also be broadcast to UK cinemas on NT Live from 4 September and worldwide from 25th SeptemberSupport the show

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame
S10 Ep37: Amara Okereke, star of Echo, My Fair Lady, Spring Awakening, Oklahoma! & Les Misérables

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 31:27


Amara Okereke is In The Frame!Amara is playing She in Echo by Susan Eve Haar at the King's Head Theatre. Following runs in Edinburgh and New York, Echo has opened in London directed by Abigail Zealey Bess. The psychological thriller delves into the ethics of reproductive technology, the performance of intimacy and the terrifying beauty of being made.Amara made her West End debut as Cassie in 13 The Musical. She went on to train at Arts Ed and then won Best Actress in a Musical at the 2018 Stage Debut Awards for her adult West End debut as Cosette in Les Misérables.Amara's other theatre credits include Laurie in Oklahoma! (Chichester Festival Theatre), Polly in The Boyfriend (Menier Chocolate Factory) and Wendla in Spring Awakening (Almeida). Amara starred as Eliza Dootlittle in the West End revival of My Fair Lady (London Colesium). She has made West End history twice as the first black actress to play both Cosette and Eliza Doolittle.More recently Amara played Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire (Sheffield Crucible). Her film and television credits include The Morning After (Amazon), Red Rose (BBC/Netflix), The Choral (Sony) and In The Lost Lands (Constantin Films).In this episode Amara speaks about the whirlwind process of Echo and why she's loving "weirding people out"! She also delves into her incredible career, discussing some of the major roles she has played, life as a soprano and making history as the first black Cosette and Eliza Dootlittle.Echo runs at the Kings Head Theatre until Sunday 17th August. Visit www.kingsheadtheatre.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British Theatre Guide podcast
New Mosse family novel—from theatre writing specialist Greg

British Theatre Guide podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 43:46


Greg Mosse was the founder of the Criterion New Writing programme based at the Criterion Theatre in London's West End in 2015 and has written and produced 25 plays and musicals at venues including Chichester Festival Theatre, Portsmouth Guildhall and Worthing Theatre. Since lockdown, he has turned to writing novels, despite being married to best-selling novelist Kate Mosse, and his latest book, The Coming Fire, the third in a series that he began writing during lockdown, was published by Moonflower Books on 17 July 2025. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to Greg just before the new book was released about the series and how he came to write it, as well as about the Criterion New Writing programme—for which he encourages mid-career theatre writers to apply—having two writers working in the same house and lots more about the process of writing and the current new writing scene in British theatre. Applications for the 2026 Criterion New Writing programme will open on 1 September 2025.

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame
S10 Ep33: Shanay Holmes, Nancy in Oliver!

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 69:46


Shanay Holmes is starring as Nancy in the West End revival of Oliver!. The new production has been reconceived by Cameron Mackintosh, with direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne and co-direction by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy. Shanay opened with the show last summer at Chichester Festival Theatre before transferring to the Gielgud Theatre in London where Oliver! continues to play.Shanay recently played Ellen in Miss Saigon (Sheffield Theatres) and created the role of Cindy Breakspeare in Get Up Stand Up! (Lyric Theatre).After making her professional debut in Thriller Live (Lyric Theatre), Shanay went on to become the youngest person to ever play Rachael Maron in The Bodyguard (Adelphi Theatre). Her theatre credits also include: Close To You (Criterion Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Open Air Theatre), Joanne in the 20th anniversary production of Rent (UK Tour/The Other Palace), Glinda in The Wizard of Oz (Birmingham Rep), Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Kilworth House), Marian in The Bridges of Madison County (Menier Chocolate Factory) and Laura in High Fidelity (Turbine Theatre).Alongside her performing career, Shanay is a producer and the co-founder of West End Musical Productions. Shanay and her husband Chris Steward are the masterminds, creators and producers of Musical Con, the world's biggest musical theatre fan convention. Musical Con returns for a fourth time this October at the ExCeL Centre. They also produce West End Musical Brunch, a plethora of West End Musical concerts and a variety of other projects. Shaney originally did the third episode of this podcast and has co-hosted The West End Frame Show a couple of times, but this is her first time back In The Frame for six years!In this episode, Shanay takes a deep dive into her journey with Oliver!; she reflects on how she has tackled such an iconic role and made it her own. She also discusses what plans are bubbling away for Musical Con and reflects on the path of her career over the past few years (and lots more pops up along the way!). Olivier! runs at the Gielgud Theatre. Visit www.oliverthemusical.com for info and tickets. Musical Con returns to the ExCeL Centre 18th-19th October 2025. Visit www.musicalcon.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
3 A New Era at Chichester Festival Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 1:28


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Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
5b The Tent, Chichester Festival Theatre's Original Pop-Up Venue

Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 0:17


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Theatre Club Podcast
114 - A Moon For The Misbegotten, London Road, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Theatre Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 37:57


In this episode we review Rebecca Frecknall's new production of A Moon For The Misbegotten, starring Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson; The National Theatre's revival of the verbatim musical London Road; and the Chichester Festival Theatre's new musical production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1148: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Marie & Rosetta, AD Theatre Review

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:08


RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week Vidar was reviewing the musical ‘Marie & Rosetta' at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre which tells the story of the pairing of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight, one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history with description by professional Audio Describer Sue Reading. About ‘Marie & Rosetta'   Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the roof-raising ‘godmother of rock ‘n' roll', influenced countless musicians from Elvis to Johnny Cash. This sparkling, intimate portrait of Rosetta and her beloved singing partner, Marie Knight, restores these forgotten musical heroines to the spotlight as one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history. Mississippi, 1946. Sister Rosetta has changed the face of gospel music with her exuberant, electric guitar-playing style. Shunned by strait-laced church folk for performing in nightclubs and glorying in rhythm and blues, she's persuaded the saintly young singer Marie to join her on a tour of the segregated southern States. But first she has to convert Marie's pure Sunday sound into something that has just a little more swing… Written by George Brant & Directed by Monique Touko Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the roof-raising ‘godmother of rock ‘n' roll', influenced countless musicians from Elvis to Johnny Cash. This sparkling, intimate portrait of Rosetta and her beloved singing partner, Marie Knight, restores these forgotten musical heroines to the spotlight as one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history. Featuring a wealth of joyous rock and gospel hits including Didn't It Rain and Peace in the Valley, the show will feature live musicians accompanying Olivier Award-winning West End star Beverley Knight (Memphis, The Drifters Girl, Sylvia, Sister Act) as Rosetta Tharpe. Joining Beverley Knight is Ntombizodwa Ndlovu (Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, The Space Between Us, Mixtape, Nothing, and The Mountain Top – Royal Exchange Theatre), an up-and-coming talent making her London stage debut as Marie Knight, Rosetta's protege and musical partner. ‘Marie & Rosetta' will be at Chichester Festival Theatre from mid June to mid July and more details can be found by visiting - https://www.cft.org.uk For more about access at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre do visit the access pages of their website - https://www.grandtheatre.co.uk/access/ (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Spybrary
Breaking John le Carré news: George Smiley Returns: New Novel Announced, Plus The Spy Who Came in From the Cold Heads to West End

Spybrary

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:14


Fans of George Smiley, John le Carré's legendary spymaster, have reason to celebrate. In a rare double coup for the espionage world, Nick Harkaway—le Carré's son—has announced The Taper Man, a new Smiley novel arriving in 2026, while The Spy Who Came in From the Cold will receive its first-ever stage adaptation in the West End this autumn. The announcement marks a major return of the “Circus,” le Carré's iconic fictionalised British intelligence service, and the literary rebirth of one of spy fiction's most enduring characters. Join Spybrary - the ultimate community for spy fiction fans. The Taper Man: Smiley Heads Stateside Set in 1965, The Taper Man picks up 18 months after the events of Harkaway's bestselling Karla's Choice and places George Smiley in unfamiliar terrain—America. The novel explores Smiley's pursuit of a communist network on the US West Coast, threading together geopolitical paranoia with moral ambiguity in classic le Carré fashion. The story unfolds amid the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War, with Smiley navigating tensions with the CIA ("the Cousins") while unravelling Soviet infiltrations that stretch back to the 1950s. “It's time to meet our American Cousins,” Harkaway says. “We're following the breadcrumbs of a messy debacle in Helsinki all the way to California, uncovering the truth of Karla's 1950s network and pursuing Roy Bland into the USSR.” Publishing director Harriet Bourton of Viking describes The Taper Man as “an extraordinary new addition to the iconic literary world of John le Carré,” praising Harkaway's ability to honour the legacy while making it unmistakably his own. Smiley on Stage: The Spy Who Came in From the Cold at Soho Place Alongside the novel news, spy fans will see Smiley on stage for the first time this November, when The Spy Who Came in From the Cold—le Carré's 1963 classic—premieres at @sohoplace in London. Directed by Jeremy Herrin and adapted by acclaimed playwright David Eldridge, the production follows a successful run at Chichester Festival Theatre. Rory Keenan stars as Alec Leamas, the embittered British agent at the heart of the novel, with Agnes O'Casey playing Liz Gold. George Smiley will be portrayed by John Ramm. Clare Cornwell, director of the le Carré estate, says: “We are delighted to be celebrating the return of the Circus and George Smiley through these two new projects.” The John le Carré Legacy Continued Nick Harkaway, the fourth son of David Cornwell (John le Carré), previously completed the posthumous publication of Silverview and edited A Private Spy, a collection of his father's letters. In Karla's Choice, he took the bold step of writing new fiction within the le Carré universe—an effort praised by critics and readers alike. Watch our interview all about Karla's Choice with Nick Harkaway. With The Taper Man, Harkaway deepens his claim to the Smiley legacy while expanding the geopolitical canvas of the saga. For longtime fans of le Carré, and the next generation discovering his work through adaptations and new fiction, 2025 may just be the most thrilling year since Smiley first came in from the cold.

Fit2 Talk
249. Michelle Andrews

Fit2 Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 60:54


In this powerhouse episode, Bobby and Steffan sit down with the sensational Michelle Andrews, currently lighting up the West End as Worker #2 and 1st Cover Persephone in the smash-hit Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre. With a career full of standout performances, fierce choreography, and show-stealing covers, Michelle brings the kind of energy that makes theatre magic happen.

The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & Chat
S12 Ep8 (ft. Imogen Bailey): Snow White, Emma Kingston & Zizi Strallen join Wicked, How Very Hannah, Austenland, Tina + more!

The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 57:29


Imogen Bailey (Newsies / Shrek) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Imogen discuss the new Wicked cast (Apollo Victoria), Hannah Lowther's How Very Hannah podcast launch, Austenland (Savoy Theatre), Snow White starring Rachel Zegler (Disney) and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Awards, 2:22 starring Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, Sondheim's The Frogs, The Addams Family, MTFest and more.Imogen's theatre credits include understudy Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical (Eventim Apollo / UK & Ireland Tour), original cast of Newsies (Troubadour Wembley Park), understudy Jan and Patty in Grease (Dominion Theatre), Shelly and understudy Tracy in Hairspray (London Coliseum) and Kate in Oklahoma! (Chichester Festival Theatre). She has also starred in multiple pantos in Weston-super-Mare and Portsmouth. Imogen is also a YouTuber, vlogging her experiences as a musical theatre performer.Follow Imogen on Instagram: @immie_bCheck out Imogen's vlog: @imogenbailey2837This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mickey-Jo Theatre Reviews
Oliver! (Gielgud Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

Mickey-Jo Theatre Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 31:42


Earlier this week Mickey-Jo had the enormous privilege of attending the opening night performance of OLIVER! which has made a triumphant return to the West End with a new production at the Gielgud Theatre. This staging of the show, produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne, was first seen in 2024 at Chichester Festival Theatre and features Simon Lipkin as Fagin with Shanay Holmes as Nancy and Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sykes alongside a hugely talented cast of young performers. Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thought's on the dark new production of the show and why he thinks it's aiming to be in the West End for the long haul... • 00:00 | introduction 02:40 | synopsis / material 10:56 | production 20:34 | performances • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Doings of Doyle
Selecting a Ghost, On Stage (2024)

Doings of Doyle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 48:07


Hello and welcome to Episode 58. Today, we are delighted to welcome to the podcast Phil Cheadle and Edward Bennett, the director and star respectively of ‘Selecting a Ghost', a stage adaptation of the Conan Doyle short story which was performed in Norwood, South London, in November 2024. Listen to our episode about ‘Selecting a Ghost' here: https://www.doingsofdoyle.com/2023/12/46-selecting-ghost-ghosts-of.html Read the Conan Doyle short story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/Selecting_a_Ghost Listen to the podcast here: The episode will be uploaded to our YouTube channel soon, where you can listen with closed captions. In the meantime, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@doingsofdoyle And follow us @doingsofdoyle.com on BlueSky. Philip Cheadle Phil trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) and has an extensive range of theatre, television, and film credits. His notable stage roles include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (West End), Mrs. Affleck (National Theatre), Henry IV Part I & Part II, and Bedlam (Shakespeare's Globe), as well as The Changeling (Cheek by Jowl), Reasons to Stay Alive and Far from the Madding Crowd (ETT), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Sheffield Crucible), and Breaking the Code (Royal Exchange). On television, Phil has appeared in Harlots, Dark Angel, Crimson Fields, New Worlds, and Silent Witness. His film work includes 1917, John Carter, and the upcoming independent film Shalbourne, in which he plays the title role. In addition to his acting career, Phil is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Two Lines Productions. He recently adapted and directed Arthur Conan Doyle's short story Selecting a Ghost as an immersive, site-specific production for Stanley Arts' Day of the Dead festival. Website: https://www.twolinesproductions.com/ IMDB for Phil Cheadle. Edward Bennett Ed's diverse and extensive theatre work has seen him perform with some of the country's leading companies and directors, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Theatre Royal Bath and Chichester Festival Theatre. On the small screen, Edward stars most recently in Joan for ITV and in Series 3 of Bridgerton for Netflix. You can also watch him in Series 1 and 2 of Sky drama Cobra as Peter Mot, Max Owen in Sky Atlantic's Save Me Too, Industry for the BBC, Pennyworth for Warner Bros, Poldark for the BBC and Series 2 of ITV's Victoria. Ed's feature film work includes The Laureate directed by Jonathan Cape, Napoleon directed by Ridley Scott and as T E Lawrence in Benediction directed by Terence Davies.  IMDB for Edward Bennett. Photograph credit Photographs by Cecilia Costello Photography. Next time We rejoin the intrepid Challenger expedition (not that one) as they journey further into The Lost World. Support the podcast Please help us reach new listeners by leaving a rating or view on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you want to sponsor the podcast, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/doingsofdoyle Acknowledgements Thanks to our sponsor, Belanger Books (www.belangerbooks.com), and our supporters on Patreon and Paypal. Image credits: Thanks to Alexis Barquin at The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopaedia for permission to reproduce these images. Please support the encyclopaedia at www.arthur-conan-doyle.com. Music credit: Sneaky Snitch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.  

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame
S9 Ep61: Oliver Edward, Francois in And Juliet Germany

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 64:04


Oliver Edward is starring as Francois Du Bois in the German premiere of And Juliet (aka & Julia).The production recently premiered at Operettenhaus in Hamburg, marking the first time Max Martin and David West Read's show has been translated. Oliver trained at ArtsEd and went on to perform in the UK revival of South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre. He originated the roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the German production of Hamilton, whilst also understudying the title role. Oliver can be heard as John and Philip on the musical's German cast recording.In this episode Oliver discusses his And Juliet audition story, reflects on his journey with Hamilton and discusses his path into theatre... plus lots more along the way. Follow Oliver on Instagram @oliver_edward_This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Woman's Hour
Co-parenting, Homelessness and women, Dr Jessica Taylor

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 57:36


Being evicted from your home is an incredibly distressing time for anyone. Something 56-year-old Heidi Dodson is about to experience, she's being evicted by her private landlord from her home. She approached her local council for priority housing but was declined. In a letter from Thurrock Council, she was told she should be able to function 'reasonably well' if she ends up on the streets. Thurrock Council say they are 'truly sorry for the language used in this letter and the distress it has caused. Heidi speaks to Clare McDonnell along with Polly Neate, Chief Executive of housing charity Shelter. What is it really like to be a co-parent? Hayley Allen's son spends the weekdays with his dad and she takes care of him at the weekends. Carly Harris' two children spend 80% of their time with her and are looked after by their dad every other weekend. Clare talks to Hayley and Carly about the difficulties and benefits of co-parenting.Dr Jessica Taylor is a best-selling author and chartered psychologist who runs the research consultancy VictimFocus. Her new book, Underclass, is a memoir, detailing her childhood on a council estate in Stoke, the trauma and abuse she suffered and her journey to becoming a professional campaigning on behalf of other victims. Jessica joins Clare to talk about why she wanted to write it.As the second wife of Henry VIII Anne Boleyn's life and death have been well-documented but what about her sister Mary? A new play, The Other Boleyn Girl, has opened at Chichester Festival Theatre based on Philippa Gregory's best-selling novel. Lucy Phelps plays Mary and Freya Mavor is Anne – they join Philippa Gregory in a conversation with Clare. Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Emma Pearce