Podcasts about Greenwich Theatre

Actor, presenter and author Jeremy Edwards joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast this week.Jeremy opens up about what confidence means to him going to the school of winners, his IVF journey, how he grieves the body he has and he reflects on his time as part of Celebrity Big Brother season 3 and being in the original Hollyoaks line up. Plus, Jeremy talks about if he is returning to Hollyoaks for its 30th birthday anniversary later this year.You can see Jeremy Edwards in The Parlour Song at the Greenwich Theatre by visiting www.greentheatre.org.uk Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Twitter: www.twitter.com/JohnnySeifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kellie Shirley is playing Joy in the London revival of Parlour Song by Jez Butterworth at the Greenwich Theatre. Kellie has worked extensively onstage, some of her roles have included Pauline in One Man, Two Guvnors (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Brooke in Noises Off (Frinton Summer Theatre), Beverly in Abigail's Party (Park Theatre), Stella Stone & Gemma Charles in Great Britain (National Theatre) and many more. On screen Kellie is well known for her performances as Carly Wicks in EastEnders (BBC) and Sophia in Casualty (BBC), alongside countless other television and screen credits. Recorded after a day of rehearsals, in this episode Kellie discusses how she juggles parenting with her acting career, why she's excited to be back onstage in Parlour Song and the impact EastEnders continues to have on her life and career... plus lots more. Parlour Song runs at the Greenwich Theatre until Saturday 24th May. Visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.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.

In today's episode, we are joined by Ricky Dukes, Artistic Director of the Lazarus Theatre Company, to discuss the work of the Lazarus Theatre Company, why classical plays, including Shakespeare, are still relevant for audiences today, and the upcoming (and timely) Lazarus Theatre Company production of Julius Caesar.  About Ricky Dukes Ricky is a working-class, award-winning Director, Practitioner and Teacher based in the West Midlands and London. In 2007 he founded Lazarus Theatre Company and is the company's current Artistic Director for which he won Best Artistic Director in the 2012 Fringe Report Awards. His work is ensemble led with actor detail at its heart creating large scale visual, visceral, and vibrant theatrical experiences. Founded in 2007 Ricky has gone on to direct over 40 productions for Lazarus Theatre Company. He is currently working on a new production of Shakespeare's Rowley's Julius Caesar which will open at Southwark Playhouse in Sept 2024. Notable productions include: The Changeling, Middleton & Rowley, Southwark Playhouse, 2023. Hamlet, Shakespeare, Southwark Playhouse, 2023. Doctor Faustus, Marlowe, Southwark Playhouse, 2022. Salomé, Oscar Wilde, Southwark Playhouse, 2021. Macbeth, Shakespeare, Greenwich Theatre, 2020. Edward II, Christopher Marlowe, Tristan Bates Theatre / Greenwich Theatre, 2017 /2018. Caucasian Chalk Circle, Brecht, Jack Studio Theatre / Greenwich Theatre, 2016 /2017. Tis Pity She's A Whore,  John Ford, Tristan Bates Theatre, 2016. Dido, Queen of Carthage, Christopher Marlowe, Greenwich Theatre, 2013. About Lazarus Theatre Company Lazarus Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble, reimagining and revitalising classic plays in visual, visceral and vibrant productions. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter at @LazarusTheatre About Lazarus Theatre Company's 2024 production of Julius Caesar Lazarus Theatre Company will return to Southwark Playhouse Borough with a glimpse into the behind the scenes of government politics in a multimedia reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Set within a government spin room, this uncanny insight into the inner workings of politics and media engages with what we are fed and how we consume news. In what is set to be a hotly contested electoral year in the UK, US and across Europe, Julius Caesar's investigation into what we can trust in the media and through our screens presents a crucial look at the current landscape of media, AI and public opinion. A striking reimagining, which exposes the plots and betrayal at the forefront of the classic story, this political thriller will use an innovative blend of technology and staging to present both sides of the political coin. Expect dramatic and striking theatrics as Lazarus's ensemble present a raucous and bloody production that sees The Thick of It meets West Wing. Julius Caesar will run Friday September 6th – Saturday October 5th, 2024 at Southwark Playhouse Borough, The Large, 77-84 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD.  Captioned Performance Saturday 21st September 2024 Relaxed Performance Saturday 28th September 2024, 3pm, 7.30pm Streamed Performance Thursday 17th October 2024 Tickets are available online at https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/julius-caesar/ ---- Shakespeare Anyone? is created and produced by Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp. Music is "Neverending Minute" by Sounds Like Sander. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com/ Follow us on Instagram at @shakespeareanyonepod for updates or visit our website at shakespeareanyone.com You can support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/shakespeareanyone  or by shopping our bookshelves at bookshop.org/shop/shakespeareanyonepod  

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Christopher Kent joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to sound luxurious but at a right old pace, a cheeky read for a saucy doc, words that just don't want to come out right, and how you can't say no to a spoon bending!Our VO question this week is all about the best notes a voice director can give to a voice actor.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1In the post war years, British cinema boomed with a combination of sentimental romances… and patriotic war films.But by the late 1960s… the domestic movie industry was in trouble; film production had halved, and over 3,000 cinemas had closed. Auditoria were becoming bingo halls, and television was now the main source of entertainment, with millions of viewers tuning into soap operas… variety shows… and even DIY. But TV wasn't satisfying everyone.Script 2The night unfolds, and with it, your story, your fragrance. L'Air de la Nuit for men. The perfect melody for your loved one. In every step, a rhythm; in every glance, a harmony. The night is yours. Unleash its essence.Discover the night's allure with L'Air de la Nuit for men from Lux Fragrances. Find us on the high street or search online.L'Air de la Nuit - One scent to rule them all.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Christopher Kent is one of the UK's leading voice professionals, best known for major movie trailers like No Time to Die, One Life and The King's Speech, commercials for Porsche, BMW, AEG and FedEx, plus numerous documentaries, games and audiobooks.As an actor his London stage appearances have included Cyrano de Bergerac with Robert Lindsay at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and The Government Inspector with Timothy Spall at Greenwich Theatre. His solo live performances of epic story-telling and poetry have been widely acclaimed. During the 2020 lockdown his livestreamed performance from memory of Tennyson's hour long epic poem ‘Enoch Arden' was seen around the world and subsequently recorded as a critically applauded CD by SOMM Recordings. Chris is also the director of CKUK Media Ltd, the London recording studio and multilingual production company. As resident voice director he has run sessions at CKUK with everyone from Dame Judi Dench to Uri Geller. Christopher's Website @christopherkent_ckuk on Instagram @ckukvo on Twitter Christopher's Facebook page Christopher on YouTube...

ROD SKASE IS BACK! Oliver is thrilled to announce that the magnificent Iain Fletcher has recorded a multi-part Podcast, a brilliant insightful chat featuring loads of gold-dust about Iain's time on "The Bill". Even more excitingly, before then you can see the great man in action on stage in Hugh Salmon's brand new play "Into Battle" at the Greenwich Theatre. In this extended promo, Iain discusses the play and how the production came about and how it is an important one for him personally as he decides whether or not to continue being an actor. I think anyone who sees his performance would urge him to continue and Oliver, who was lucky to see the play, gives the great man some well-deserved praise for his performance. Book your tickets at https://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk before 31 October or book to stream the show from 01 November on demand at https://www.stream.theatre/season/203

Boris Johnson's 'Freedom Day' has become a dangerous farce, with Johnson, Sunak and Javid self isolating..raising big questions about what the complex term 'freedom' means...plus brilliant question on politics and sport, Jeremy Corbyn, what happens to those that defect to other parties... and much more. Rock N Roll Politics is live at the Greenwich Theatre on Sunday evening, July 18

B Johnson 'advises' mask wearing should continue in crowded indoor spaces...so the freedom not to do so is granted to the irresponsible who will ignore the advice...limiting the freedom of others..plus brilliant questions on MPs in the wrong parties to England's defeat against Italy. Rock N Roll Politics is live at the Greenwich Theatre next Sunday..a few tickets left for sale: https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/rock-n-roll-politics-with-steve-richards/

Labour won the Batley and Spen by-election against expectations..immediately K Starmer was urged to use his new space to 'take on his party'. But what does that mean? And what evidence is there that an opposition leader that triggers a 'row' goes on to win an election? Plus brilliant questions... Rock N Roll Politics is live at the Greenwich Theatre on Sun July 18-https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/rock-n-roll-politics-with-steve-richards/  

Daniel won a Cameron Mackintosh scholarship to study at the Guildford School of Acting, where he graduated with a BA (Honours) in 2001. He was selected to perform in the first UK tour of Jonathan Larson's Rent, which meant leaving college early. He understudied the characters of Mark (played by Adam Rickitt) and Angel, eventually taking over the role of Mark, performing on alternate nights at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London's West End. In 2002, he played Morino in the UK tour of Sunset Boulevard, which starred Faith Brown. Boys also appeared as Roger, one of the T-birds, in Grease at the Victoria Palace. He also went on the touring production to Japan, and playing the role of Doody in Scandinavia and Cyprus. Daniel was also a soloist in Disney's Enchanted Evening (a series of UK concerts in 2004), of which the final concert was televised on BBC1 as the BBC Family Prom in the Park.In 2005, Boys took part in BBC London's Children in Need – The Musical. He also performed at Party in the Park with the company of Grease. Guest TV appearances with Grease also included Blue Peter and The Graham Norton Show. His other early theatre credits include; Austin in I Love You Because (Landor in 2007), Anthony in Sweeney Todd (Royal Festival Hall in 2007), Mark in Rent (European Tour in 2006) and Parson Nathaniel (u/s) in Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds (National Tour in 2007). He also understudied all male roles. He can be seen on the live tour DVD special features, performing in place of Russell Watson in the dress rehearsal.In 2007 he participated in the BBC reality show Any Dream Will Do and was the 7th contestant to be eliminated from the series. During the series, the judges tested his vocal skills on a wide variety of music genres including rock, swing, ballads, and pop. His only opportunity to sing a musical theatre number was during a sing-off, in which he performed "Bring Him Home" from Les Misérables against Lewis Bradley.Daniel has appeared as Anthony Hope in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which was one of the first shows to open at the newly restored Royal Festival Hall and in late 2008, he joined the cast of the hit show Avenue Q and played the lead roles of Princeton and Rod and won the "What's on Stage Theatregoers Choice Award" for "Best Takeover in a Role" for his performance.Daniel has performed at Andrew Lloyd Webber's 60th birthday concert in Hyde Park, appeared on the BBC programme "Songs of Praise" and toured with John Barrowman on his Music Music Music tour. On 6 December 2009, Boys performed with fellow artists in "Christmas in New York" at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Among his songs were "Ave Maria" and "Winter Wonderland".In 2009 Daniel's debut solo album So Close was released and he embarked on a series of solo concerts performing at venues such as Leicester Square Theatre, the Delfont Room in the Prince of Wales Theatre, Wilton Music Hall, Greenwich Theatre and three sold-out performances at Pizza on the Park (Jazz Club), London. He made his American debut with the show when he performed at Show at Barre (Los Angeles), supported by Broadway actress Megan Hilty, and in Australia he played at both Sydney and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival alongside acts such as Olivia Newton-John and Chita Rivera.In February 2010, Boys performed with Jessie Buckley in two concerts in Manchester and Birmingham entitled "Valentines at the Musicals" including songs from West Side Story and My Fair Lady'.See here for further career credits

Benjamin is a London-based actor and theatre-maker. He trained in Fine Art at Byam Shaw College of Art and Loughborough University before graduating with an MA from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. As a writer, Benjamin has participated on the Playwriting Programme at the Royal Court Theatre, and as an actor, he has worked at venues including the Park Theatre, Greenwich Theatre and Teatro Goldoni in Florence. Benjamin is a company member of Ex Nihilo Theatre, and also co-founded Blink Theatre in 2014 - now run by Lotte Ruth Johnson. Benjamin currently works as a visiting lecturer at Dauphine University, and believes in establishing safe creative spaces in which bodies and stories can be explored. Socials: Insta: @benjaminedwardvictor Twitter:@BenjaminEVictor Website: benjaminvictor.co.uk

Fitzsimon and Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony. They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton's bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers' track, ‘No Regrets'. The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves' international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine'. The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding.Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a song writing/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV. They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award. It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. Their single, Girl in a Gilded Cage, reached number one on the iTunes chart in Belgium for all genres.All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon. Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan. All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. All mixed by Pat Collier at Perryvale Studios, London.Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk. Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel, The Smiths and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people.They are honoured now to be working with one of their heroes, David Bowie's drummer from The Spiders from Mars, Woody Woodmansey. Previous to this they worked with Elvis Costello's drummer, Pete Thomas. These new tracks are on their newest album, This Wicked Pantomime which is to be released soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 166 - It is only week 3 of the election campaign even though it feels like week 3003. Manifestos are out, the Conservatives are promising nurses that are already there, Labour want be Brexit neutral like a baby soap and Jo Swinson doesn't want to kill squirrels but I guess she can't help it. Plus a chat with Professor Tim Bale (@proftimbale) from UK In A Changing Europe (@UkandEU) on if this is or isn't a Brexit election. Again.PROFESSOR TIM BALE'S BLOG IS HERE: https://proftimbale.com/UK In A Changing Europe IS HERE: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/Listen to the UK In A Changing Europe Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-uk-in-a-changing-europe/id1291447327BUY TIM'S BOOK HERE: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780203731765GET THE LAST SKEPTIK'S NEW ALBUM HERE: https://backl.ink/SYITNL'HOW DOES THIS GENERAL ELECTION THING WORK THEN?' - Nov 30th at Greenwich Theatre: https://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/how-does-general-election-thing-work-thenSIGN UP TO NEXT UP COMEDY AT: www.nextupcomedy.com/tiernanisgreatSign up to Tiernan's comedy mailing list here: https://www.tiernandouieb.co.uk/contact/SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO TIERNAN HOST THE NESTA FUTURE CURIOUS PODCAST HERE: https://www.nesta.org.uk/feature/future-curious/HOW DOES THIS POLITICS THING WORK THEN? Website: politicsforkids.co.ukUSUAL PODCAST NONSENSE:Donate to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/parpolbroBuy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/parpolbroJoin Tiernan's comedy mailing list at www.tiernandouieb.co.uk/contactFollow us on Twitter @parpolbro, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParPolBro/ and the fancy webpage at http://www.partlypoliticalbroadcast.co.ukMusic by The Last Skeptik (@thelastskeptik) -

Actress Sabrina Aloueche co-hosts The West End Frame Show!In this week's episode, Andrew and Sabrina discuss Big The Musical (Dominion Theatre); there's lots of news about the Devil Wears Prada musical, Zorro and Blithe Spirit PLUS we delve into the latest Broadway gossip.Sabrina is currently starring in the European premiere of Brooklyn The Musical; during the podcast she reveals what audiences can expect from the show, the incredible story of how the musical was conceived and what she and the cast have been getting up to in rehearsals. Sabrina also reminisces about her 4-year run in We Will Rock You and talks all things social media. The episode also features a guest appearance from Reece Kerridge who pops in to discuss his upcoming solo concerts in London and Ipswich, plus the very first Industry Minds Awards.Brooklyn The Musical runs at the Greenwich Theatre between 27th September and 19th October 2019. Visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk for info and tickets. You can also catch Sabrina in her solo show Heavy Pencil at Boulevard Soho on Thursday 14th November. Visit www.boulevardtheatre.co.uk for info and tickets. 

(http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/original_400_600.jpg) Drummer Woody Woodmansey's book as a Spider. Fitzsimon and Brogan are great, and okay, songwriter/guitar player and music aficionado Neil Fitzsimon is almost a co-host to the Better Each Day show. This episode features some talk about working with drummers Woody Woodmansey, best known for working with “David Bowie and Spiders from Mars”, and Pete Thomas, a member of  both “The Attractions” with Elvis Costello and with Costello as a solo. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/download-1.jpg) Drummer Pete Thomas, top center. Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, “Pretty Blue Gun”, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony. They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of “The Art of Noise”, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, No Regrets. The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’. The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV. They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award. It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon. Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan. All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk. Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Fitzsimon and Brogan's Home Page (https://www.fitzsimonandbrogan.com/)

(http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/original_400_600.jpg) Drummer Woody Woodmansey's book as a Spider. Fitzsimon and Brogan are great, and okay, songwriter/guitar player and music aficionado Neil Fitzsimon is almost a co-host to the Better Each Day show. This episode features some talk about working with drummers Woody Woodmansey, best known for working with “David Bowie and Spiders from Mars”, and Pete Thomas, a member of  both “The Attractions” with Elvis Costello and with Costello as a solo. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/download-1.jpg) Drummer Pete Thomas, top center. Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, “Pretty Blue Gun”, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony. They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of “The Art of Noise”, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, No Regrets. The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’. The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV. They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award. It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon. Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan. All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk. Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Fitzsimon and Brogan's Home Page (https://www.fitzsimonandbrogan.com/)

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Dinosaur of the day Megaraptor, A large theropod with claws over one foot long (originally thought to be foot claws, now known to be hand claws). In dinosaur news this week: Stegosaurus and Plateosaurus had much stronger bites than their close ancestors, while T. rex had a bite similar to its relatives A new model shows how the mega-tsunami at the end-cretaceous spread around the world The Planetario Alfa museum has an exhibit Dinosaurs Made in Mexico An Indian geologist stirred up controversy claiming that Hindu god Lord Brahma discovered dinosaurs In London at Greenwich Theatre there are two one act dinosaur-related plays running January 16 to 19 Turok the Dinosaur Hunter is getting a comic book reboot This episode is brought to you in part by Indiana University Press. Their Life of the Past series is lavishly illustrated and meticulously documented to showcase the latest findings and most compelling interpretations in the ever-changing field of paleontology. Find their books at iupress.indiana.edu To get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdino For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Megaraptor, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Megaraptor-Episode-216/  

Neil Fitzsimon- Based in London, Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan aim to produce “pure pop for now people.” Neil and Bee were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label, licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams, who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’. The band went on national tours across the UK, until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci-Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon.  Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan.  All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk.  Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie.   New album, “Big Blue World” was released June 22nd, with another scheduled for fall 2018 release.   Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzdYTz0GesA https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DdsE1EMCORlBi7Gy4oXvR   CONTACT: Michael Stover/MTS Management Group michael@mtsmanagementgroup.com  

Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes Fitzsimon and Brogan, (Pop) f/ London UK to the Show!  www.fitzsimonandbrogan.com Based in London, Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan aim to produce “pure pop for now people.”  Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist,  a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci-Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. New album, “Big Blue World” is due for release in June, with another scheduled for fall 2018 release. Media Inquiries: Michael Stover MTS Management Group www.mtsmanagementgroup.com

Discussing: Staging Marlowe with Lazarus Theatre Company Host Robert Crighton discusses with Ricky Dukes & Gavin Harrington-Odedra of [Lazarus Theatre Company](https://www.lazarustheatrecompany.com/) about their upcoming work on Doctor Faustus, as well as their past productions of other plays by Christopher Marlowe, including Edward II, Dido and Tamberlaine. Lazarus is an award-winning theatre company, re-imagining and revitalising classic work in visual, visceral and vibrant productions. Lazarus is currently in residence at the Greenwich Theatre, and their latest season begins again in February 2018. Tickets for the production of Doctor Faustus (November 2018) can be bought [here](https://bathboxoffice.org.uk/whatson/dr-faustus-by-christopher-marlowe/).  Thanks again to Ricky Dukes, & Gavin Harrington-Odedra for speaking with us and for Greenwich Theatre for allowing us to record in their space. Links and twitter handles - www.lazarustheatrecompany.com @bathspaprods @GreenwichTheatr @LazarusTheatre  Support this podcast by going to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare or follow us @BeyondShakes on Twitter.

Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guehttps://codex.wordpress.org/Excerptst musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’.  The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a song writing/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon.  Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan.  All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk.  Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Neil Fitzsimon actually introduced me to the term "Indie Dream Pop" and no one is sure where that originated but one thing's for sure, the world of music needs a new genre title...LOL. The songs featured in episode 39 are simply good songs, and good on one listen. The first track is Girl in a Gilded Cage from the album Big Blue World. It's a showcase for Bee Brogran's voice, layered and beautiful. The second track we selected is The Cutest and the Cruelest from the first album by FaB Productions (Fitzsimon and Brogan Productions). The album was mixed by Pat Collier, the producer of Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and Waves. The Cutest and the Cruelest is the single from the album and reached number three in the French national download chart. To translate to French..."c'est énorme." To translate into dog years? It's a huge pup. The third track is The Girl Who Shouted Love from the album of the same title, to be released this autumn. Fitzsimon and Brogan's influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Their aim is true.

Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guehttps://codex.wordpress.org/Excerptst musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’.  The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a song writing/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon.  Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan.  All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk.  Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Neil Fitzsimon actually introduced me to the term "Indie Dream Pop" and no one is sure where that originated but one thing's for sure, the world of music needs a new genre title...LOL. The songs featured in episode 39 are simply good songs, and good on one listen. The first track is Girl in a Gilded Cage from the album Big Blue World. It's a showcase for Bee Brogran's voice, layered and beautiful. The second track we selected is The Cutest and the Cruelest from the first album by FaB Productions (Fitzsimon and Brogan Productions). The album was mixed by Pat Collier, the producer of Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and Waves. The Cutest and the Cruelest is the single from the album and reached number three in the French national download chart. To translate to French..."c'est énorme." To translate into dog years? It's a huge pup. The third track is The Girl Who Shouted Love from the album of the same title, to be released this autumn. Fitzsimon and Brogan's influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Their aim is true.

Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’.  The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a song writing/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon.  Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan.  All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk.  Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people.

Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’.  The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a song writing/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon.  Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan.  All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk.  Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people.

Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes Fitzsimon and Brogan, (Pop) f/ London UK to the Show!  www.fitzsimonandbrogan.com Based in London, Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan aim to produce “pure pop for now people.”  Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist,  a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci-Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. New album, “Big Blue World” is due for release in June, with another scheduled for fall 2018 release. Media Inquiries: Michael Stover MTS Management Group www.mtsmanagementgroup.com

Filament Theatre's latest production is Rufus Longbottom and the Space Rabbit, which was created after the production team collaborated with more than 600 schoolchildren on ideas for characters for the new show. At the start of the show's UK tour in Derby, BTG's Midlands editor Steve Orme spoke to Filament co-founder Osnat Schmool, who co-created the project and wrote the music and lyrics, and performer and sound artist Lula Mebrahtu, who plays the titular Space Rabbit using innovative music technology. Rufus Longbottom and the Space Rabbit opened at Derby Theatre on 21 May 2018, after which it tours to Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Stantonbury Theatre, Greenwich Theatre, Norden Farm, South Street Arts Centre and Pegasus Theatre in Oxford, where it ends on 9 June.

In 2016, Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield produced its first ever professional pantomime, Cinderella, written by one of the UK’s leading pantomime writers, Andrew Pollard, who has been brought back to write this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk. Andrew is taking a year off from playing Dame at Greenwich Theatre to tour in Around the World in 80 Days as Phileas Fogg. However there are still 6 of his panto scripts in production this Christmas around the UK. In this episode, Andrew speaks extensively about his views on what pantos should contain, the qualities required for good panto performers and how to deal with changing requirements, demands and attitudes to keep panto fresh and entertaining for new audiences. Jack and the Beanstalk by Andrew Pollard will run at Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield from 8 December 2017 to 6 January 2018. Andrew’s other pantos this year include Cinderella at Greenwich Theatre from 17 November 2017, another Jack and the Beanstalk at Salisbury Playhouse from 2 December 2017 and Beauty and the Beast at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch from 30 November 2017, all finishing on 7 January 2018. Andrew can be seen on tour in Around the World in 80 Days until January. (Photo of Andrew Pollard as Long Joan Silver in Peter Pan at Greenwich Theatre credit Robert Day)

Brace yourself: our theatre editor Gareth K Vile confesses he's actually enjoying himself at the Fringe. It might be down to his enthusiasm for Wild Bore, which he describes as the 'most important piece of work I'll see this year at the Fringe, or anywhere else for that matter'. Today's episode is a little inspired by that show, as he looks at different ways of making theatre, starting with traditional, script-based director and ensemble cast. First up, director James Haddrell of Greenwich Theatre introduces to the festival two shows from female playwrights, Under My Thumb and Gazing at a Distant Star. In part two, Sha Nazir, Art Director and Publisher of BHP Comics and Founder of Glasgow Comic Con, shares a couple of festival picks. Finally Gareth talks to Rachel Briscoe, director of Lists for the End of the World, and they discuss that show, theatrical form, and the meaning of dramaturgy.Show notes: 00:00:00 – introduction00:01:11 – interview with James Haddrell, director of Under My Thumb and Gazing at a Distant Star00:11:09 – Sha Nazir (Glasgow Comic Con, BHP Comics) festival picks: One Man Shoe, Ahir Shah: Control00:19:41 – interview with Rachel Briscoe, director of Lists for the End of the WorldCredits:Festival City Podcast is co-created by Gareth K Vile (host) and Scott Henderson (producer). Intro music by The Joy Drops. Supported by SGSAH.Please send feedback to podcasts[at]list.co.uk

This week is the turn of the wonderful Mr Steve Nallon. From Margret Thatcher to John Inman to Hyacinth Bucket (all of whom make appearances here), Steve has given his impressions to the world. As one of the leading voices on 'Spitting Image' his career has seen him work with everyone from Dame Edna to Boy George. Steve tells us his journey from working mens clubs in the north of England to appearing live to an audience of 35 million on US television. He tells of his work on his one man shows and his experiences of being taken to his first gay club by family members. We talk about the play we are both currently playing in, in London. A fascinating chat with a hard working, extremely funny man. This episode was recorded in the dressing room in Greenwich Theatre pre-show. I could of talked for hours!! Such a pleasure to chat to . I think you will all really enjoy. http://www.nallon.com/ @SteveNallon

This week I'm a solo flyer again. This week I went to the British Library for the exhibition 'Gay UK, Love, Law and Liberty' It's a fascinating trip through the majority of recorded Gay history in the UK. I talk about the emotions this trip triggered and discuss everything from Bronski Beat and Frankie Goes To Hollywood to Noel Coward, Kenneth Williams and Derek Jarman. Heroes and brave pioneers. https://www.bl.uk/news/2017/june/gay-uk-love-law-and-liberty http://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2211:chinese-whispers&catid=7:playingnow&Itemid=1 http://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Full-Casting-Announced-for-CHINESE-WHISPERS-at-Greenwich-Theatre-20170619

It’s time to look behind you once again and then settle down to listen to Thos as he concludes his in-depth interview with pantomime author, actor and expert, Andrew Pollard, as they discuss all things panto as well as this year’s offering at the Greenwich Theatre, the all new pantomime , Peter Pan – A New Adventure!  You’ll be hooked!

Join Thos as he gets to talk to the king of London pantomime, respected writer and dame-par-excellence, Andrew Pollard.  In this in-depth discussion, they talk about Andrew’s fascinating career, the history of British Pantomime and its ties with music hall and variety, and his brand new panto, Peter Pan – A New Adventure, currently playing to packed houses at the Greenwich Theatre. Remember, the thing about history is (all together now) “it’s behind you”……

It's the time of year when we fall into the familiar, the traditions we've recycled since childhood. But why do we do it? Michael Blastland examines the psychology of how we behave around Christmas. Mistletoe, gift-giving, decorated evergreen trees - irresistibly or unthinkingly, we all act out this time of year in a similar way. Do we simply copy each other? Is it about reinforcing group identity? Or do we fear the consequences if we transgress tradition? In fact, how traditions arise and take hold - and more widely, what becomes conventional behaviour - is core to being human. How did Captain James Cook use convention to win over Fuegian tribesman? Is tradition as much about the present as the past? And why is there moral outrage when we violate these traditions? Michael Blastland investigates with resident Zoo psychologist Nick Chater, Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, and roving reporter Timandra Harkness. Contributors this week include Professor Robert Sugden, an economist from University of East Anglia; Professor Anne Murcott, anthropologist from SOAS, University of London; and Dr Björn Lindström, researcher at the Emotion Lab, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. The programme also includes writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe on Midnight Mass and when is the correct time to cook the turkey, and the cast of Andrew Pollard's Little Red Riding Hood from the Greenwich Theatre. Producer: Dom Byrne A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. As the cast continue to rehearse, Lighting Designer Wayne Dowdeswell is working on the show's lighting in the main auditorium. Wayne trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He spent several seasons at Contact Theatre, Manchester before joining the Royal Shakespeare Company where he lit many productions for The Other Place, The Pit and Barbican Theatres. He was Lighting Supervisor for the Swan Theatre where his designs include: The Fair Maid of the West, Every Man in his Humour, A Jovial Crew, Titus Andronicus, The Jew of Malta, The Duchess of Malfi, Edward II, The Seagull, Tamburlaine the Great, The Country Wife, The Roman Actor, Sejanus. RSC lighting designs in the West End include: The Shakespeare Revue (Vaudeville), The Cherry Orchard (Albery), The 'Jacobethan' Season (Gielgud), The Tamer Tamed (Gielgud), The 'Gunpowder' Season (Trafalgar Studios), Breakfast with Mugabe (Duchess), The Canterbury Tales (Gielgud). Wayne has always maintained a thriving freelance design career; productions include: The Vanek Plays (London & Prague), Medea (Wyndham’s and New York), The Birthday Party, Not the End of the World (Bristol Old Vic), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Life of Stuff, Whisky Galore!, Servant o’ Twa Maisters, (Pitlochry Festival), Dr Faustus, The School for Scandal, Volpone, The Duchess of Malfi (Stage on Screen, Greenwich Theatre), Peter Pan, Cinderella, Aladdin (Qdos), Private Peaceful (UK tour & Theatre Royal, Haymarket) Godiva Awakes! (Imagineer Productions), Rising Damp (UK tour) His designs for Opera include: The Cunning Little Vixen, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Don Giovanni, Madam Butterfly, Falstaff, Katya Kabanova, La Boheme (Longborough Festival Opera), Eugene Onegin, Rinaldo, Madama Butterfly (Grange Park), The Mikado, (D'Oyly Carte, Savoy), Lucia di Lammermoor, (Scottish Opera and Mariinsky, St. Petersburg). Wayne received Olivier Award nominations for Edward II, Tamburlaine the Great and Medea.

THOS TALKS about An American in Paris. Our listener, Steve, reviews the last Kander and Ebb, Curtains, now on Broadway. Tim reviews the Finborough Theatre production of Adam Guettel's Myths and Hymns and we feature interviews with director Tom Cooper, actor Caroline Sheen and additional commentary from Tim Sawers of the Greenwich Theatre. We also say goodbye to the old MusicalTalk website...