Podcasts about leeds grand theatre

James Watt chats all things Rocky with the new Riff Raff - Job Greuter. Find out how he is enjoying the ride on the Rocky Horror Show tour. Heading to a theatre near you. Speaking ahead of the Leeds Grand Theatre dates. Plus search out my earlier podcast with the original Riff Raff Richard O'Brien. #rockyhorrorshow #theatre #leedsgrand #riffraff #interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Watt chats to Emmerdale star Jurell Carter (Nate Robinson). Now on national tour with Boys from the Blackstuff. The iconic 1980s TV drama now on stage. Find out about this show and what it was really like being part of a massive TV drama for 5 years. Is Nate Robinson really dead???? And will Jurrell keep his clothes on in this show.I spoke to Jurell just ahead of the play arriving in to Leeds Grand Theatre @jameswattuk #boysfromtheblackstuff #theatre #tour #emmerdale #tv #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another great podcast - Bat out of Hell is touring the UK. James Watt speaks with Rob Fowler -Falco , and is joined by new cast member Sophie Rose-Emery. Then hear the Producers of the show talking about how it all began. Michael Cohl, Tony Smith & David Sonenberg. Also hear a interview with Glenn Adamson -Strat . Find out what makes this juggernaut of a show so epic. Bat Out of Hell is touring now James spoke to Rob ahead of the Leeds Grand Theatre shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is on National tour . Narrator of the show is the superb Christina Bianco, Comedy impressionist , Youtube star, and West End star! Find out about her rise to international success in theatre and with her own shows. James Watt chats about what makes this Joseph show so special. What its like working with a real life Lord! and how do the Youtube thing happen . This conversation was done just ahead of the shows arrival in to Leeds Grand Theatre. #ChristinaBianco #musicals #joseph #youtube #tour #interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham examines how and why successful film franchises end up losing the plot in a comparison of disappointing new film, Paddington 3 with The Godfather 3.Graham discusses his recent talk on Nirvana,  why the band were punk, not grunge, and how their story weirdly mirrors The Sex Pistols.Charles reports on Dear Evan Hansen at Leeds Grand Theatre. What makes a musical stand out in a busy market?Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

Pretty Woman the Musical is out on UK tour James Watt chats with Ore Oduba about the hit show - On this episode Ore was soon to play Leeds Grand Theatre before continuing across the country - What is life like after Strictly and BBC News. Plus is his mum a big fan ? Subscribe if you can Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hit BBC Drama from Kay Mellor 'The Syndicate' is now a Theatre Comedy play touring the country. James Watt chats about it to Emmerdale star Samantha Giles. Talking about why they want this show to be extra special and will Bernice Blackstock ever return to the TV?? Travelling all over the country , next stop Leeds Grand Theatre .https://www.syndicateplay.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: L'Elisir d'Amore - Wednesday 22 November, 7pm, touch tour 6pm, Glyndebourne, Lewes Don Giovanni - Friday 24 November, 4pm, touch tour 3pm, Glyndebourne, Lewes  Backstairs Billy - Wednesday 29 November, 7.30pm, Duke of York's Theatre, London Northern Ballet, The Nutcracker - Saturday 2 December, 2pm, touch tour 11.45am, Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Cinderella - Thursday 7 December  , 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm and Saturday 16 December, 6pm, touch tour 4.30pm Brixton House, London Mates in Chelsea - Saturday 9 December, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Royal Court Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What's On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Young broadcasters, poets and musicians created a radio show in 4 days! Inspired by a trip to the Leeds Grand Theatre, featuring Queen Victoria, William Shakespeare and ghosts.Queen Victoria and her daughter Princess Alice visits Leeds! They didn't like how it was all dried out, missing fancy buildings and recreational facilities. The city was way too much behind its time. Princess Alice said "It's missing fancy building, no ornate parks and no fancy balls! Nothing like London." Tune in to listen about The Lavender Lady, stage packers, the programming team, Status and class, the Purple Props Lady and more ghosts and stories.Made possible by Healthy Holidays funding from Leeds City Council

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Girl From the North Country - Saturday 11 March, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester The Postal Museum - Audio described tour, Tuesday 14 March, 2.30pm, Postal Museum London Heathers the Musical - Thursday 16 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12noon, Theatre Royal Brighton Medea - Saturday 18 March, 2.30pm, @Soho Place, London Northern Ballet The Great Gatsby - Saturday 18 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House and Saturday 25 March, 2pm, touch tour 11.45pm., Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Mangler - Friday 24 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.30pm, The Lowry, Salford Quays, To find out more about these and other up-coming audio-described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Leeds based Opera company Opera North have been providing access for blind and partially sighted people through audio described performances of their productions for a number of years now and for the up-coming concert staged production of Richard Wagner's Parsifal there will be audio description available for every performance at Leeds Grand Theatre this June.  RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Alice Gilmour, Access Manager at Opera North and Audio Describer to find out more about the concert staging of Wagner's Parsifal with audio description from Wednesday 1 June to Friday 10 June 2022 at Leeds Grand Theatre. Alice began by giving Toby a bit of background to Opera North and their access offer  for blind and partially sighted people as well as a synopsis of Wagner's Parsifal which features Knights, the Holy Grail and the character of Parsifal himself too. Alice then explained to Toby the difference between a full theatre staged opera and a concert staged production, along with how it is possible for Opera North to provide audio description at every performance of Wagner's Parsifal and other concert staged productions. Alice ended by highlighting a number of highlights from Opera North's 2022/2023 season with some real gems that are not to be missed.   Opera North's production of Wagner's Parsifal will be at Leeds Grand Theatre from Wednesday 1 June to Friday 10 Jun with performances at 4pm, then touring with audio description to;  Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, on Sunday 12 June, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 15 June, Sage Gateshead on Saturday 18 June, and Royal Festival Hall, London on Sunday 26 June, again all performances starting at 4pm. To find out more about Opera North and their access offer including audio described performances do visit the access pages of their website -  https://www.operanorth.co.uk/access/audio-described-performances/ (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)

Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Saturday 5 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Piccadilly Theatre, London Disney's The Lion King - Tuesday 8 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm,  Lyceum Theatre, London Wednesday 9 March, 7.30pm, touch tour TBC, Bristol Hippodrome School of Rock - Wednesday 16 March, 2.30pm, touch tour TBC, Norwich Theatre Royal Northern Ballet's Casanova - Saturday 19 March, 2.30pm, insight talk at 12.30pm, Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House, Saturday 26 March, 2pm, Sheffield Lyceum Theatre  Six the Musical - Sunday 20 March, 4pm, Vaudeville Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming audio-described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

I had such a fabulous time chatting to Amy Sanderson, Head of Communication at Leeds Heritage Theatres.Leeds Heritage Theatres encompasses Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House.Amy tells lots of great facts and stories about the three, how hard the last 18 months have been and about their Learning and Engagement Programme and Leeds Actors in Training.Amy chose to feature the beautiful track "Northern Time" by the force of nature that is the band Hope & Social - the link to the video is included below. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/https://twitter.com/leedstheatreshttps://www.facebook.com/leedsheritagetheatreshttps://www.instagram.com/leedstheatres/https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-heritage-theatres/https://www.hopeandsocial.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/hopeandsocialhttps://twitter.com/hopeandsocialhttps://www.youtube.com/user/HopeAndSocialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S5tBlYW8XY

As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues welcome back blind and partially sighted people RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people, to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described Items highlighted this week included: Blythe Spirit - Harold Pinter Theatre, London Saturday 30 October, 2.30pm  Everybody's Talking about Jamie - Newcastle Theatre Royal, Saturday 30 October, 2.30pm  Love and Other acts of Violence - Donmar Warehouse, London, Saturday 6 November, 2.30pm  The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - Curve Theatre, Leicester, Saturday 13 November, 2pm,  Northern Ballet's Merlin - Lyceum Theatre Sheffield, Saturday 6 November, 2pm and Leeds Grand Theatre, Saturday 13 November, 2pm,  Get up stand up – The Bob Marley Musical - Lyric Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, London, Wednesday 17 November, 7.30pm,  To find out more about these and other up-coming audio-described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

In this week's show, we chat with the head chef at La Taberna, the new Spanish tapas bar in York Place, which is sharing a venue with Caracas Grill in York Place in the city centre.We're also previewing our bumper guide to things to do in Leeds in the school holidays to keep the little ones amused, suited to all budgets and tastes.We've also got details on how you can win one of 15 pairs of tickets to an exclusive performance of Calendar Girls the Musical at Leeds Grand Theatre - don't miss out.Craig also chats with Tim Booth from James about their upcoming Yorkshire gig in Scarborough's Open Air Theatre, which has already welcomed a host of music stars.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In the latest edition of Best in Leeds - The Podcast we take a look at all the jam packed summer fun which we have to look forward to.Your hosts Craig Jones and Sam Gildea talk you through their pick of what is coming up in Leeds and the surrounding area during June.They bring you everything you need to know on foodies favourite the Belgrave Feast, the massive AJ Bell World Triathlon which will takeover the city and our theatre reviewer Sam previews Wicked’s upcoming residency at Leeds Grand Theatre.While, Craig tells you the best places to watch the World Cup in Leeds this summer, indoor and outdoor, irrelevant of whether England succeed or fail.Your hosts also take a look at the absolutely amazing line up of stars who are coming to Scarborough Open Air Theatre this month with the legendary Lionel Richie set to kick off a programme which includes Gary Barlow, Noel Gallagher and Britney Spears.There’s also just enough time during the episode to preview Leeds Waterfront Festival and Dragon Boat races, Flight of The Conchords finally playing at the First Direct Arena and the North Leeds Food Festival.Thanks as ever for listening and we hope this latest edition gives you some inspiration about things to do this summer.  You can find out more about things going on in Leeds by visiting our website. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The latest packed edition of the Best in Leeds podcast is now available for you to enjoy.It features an exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peek at a massive new shopping centre coming to Yorkshire, an interview with X Factor winner James Arthur ahead of his huge outdoor show, a preview of musical Wicked and we meet the team behind popular Hyde Park eatery Aiyo.Presenter Craig Jones, LeedsLive’s Best in Leeds writer, is joined by guest host Nathan Hyde in this latest edition.Firstly, you’ll get to hear an in-depth feature on-site at the new Axiom shopping centre which is being built at junction 32 of the M62.Marcus Briggs and Philip Lunn, who are behind the multi-million pound project, tell us about the shopping centre. It will be the biggest to open in the UK for 20 years. As well as 600,000sq ft of retail space, including Marks & Spencer, Next and Primark, the development will also include a 40-acre country park and a 10,000-seat stadium for Castleford Tigers rugby club.LeedsLive will be bringing you more updates on the project which is expected to open in 2021. You’ll get updates through our website and Axiom’s Facebook page.On the podcast, you can also listen to a very frank and honest interview with former X Factor James Arthur. He opens up about stardom, falling from fame, mental health and how his fans welcomed him back to the music industry.The singer-songwriter spoke to us ahead of his appearance at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Thursday, July 26. This summer, the venue will also feature performances from Lionel Richie, Britney Spears and Chic amongst others. To see the full programme and buy tickets visit Scarborough Open Air Theatre’s website.While, our feature with Aiyo is sure to give listeners lots of food for thought. Craig went out to see the team of the Asian cuisine specialist which is based in Hyde Park.They opened earlier this year and their large portions are proving to be rather popular with the locals.Our theatre expert, Sam Gildea, gives us previews Wizard of Oz-inspired musical Wicked which is returning to Leeds Grand Theatre next month.The cast will also be giving us a taste of what to expect ahead of the show running in the city between Wednesday, June 13 and Saturday, July 7. Tickets are available from the Grand’s website.And finally, Craig and Nathan talk us through some of the latest shows we’ve reviewed in the city centre with highlights being Noel Gallagher’s controversial First Direct Arena show, The Girl on The Train at West Yorkshire Playhouse and a Narcos event at Leeds O2 Academy being highlights. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rachael Wooding is currently on the road in the UK tour of Fat Friends the musical. Her extensive CV lists shows like We Will Rock You, which she did twice, Hairspray and the title role in Evita. We talked for ages all about the shows she’s done. But we started, in true British style, by talking about the traffic and problems on our journeys into Leeds where we met at Leeds Grand Theatre back in November. 

I don’t think I have ever laughed as much in an interview as I did while chatting to Jodie Prenger. She is undoubtedly one of the nicest people in showbiz. Jodie won the role of Nancy in the 2008 programme I’d Do Anything. She’s since taken on roles in Spamalot, One Man Two Guv’nors and Calamity Jane. She’s currently starring in Fat Friends - a new musical by Kay Mellor and Nick Lloyd Webber (you might have heard of his father…). In this episode we're backstage in her dressing room at the Leeds Grand Theatre and as people dash in and out before the show starts, we chatted about her love of comedy, how she deals with divas, and why this show is her ‘electric blanket’.

Director, Charles Edwards and Opera North's Editor, Stuart Leeks discuss Handel's mighty oratorio, Joshua, ahead of Opera North's new, fully-staged production at Leeds Grand Theatre