Podcasts about london's west end

In this episode, we talk about one of Disney's biggest hits that almost didn't happen—talking about the underdog rise, online impact and its "west end" run that's really in a warehouse in Wembley. Links:  The movie  https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3261367809/weekend/ https://www.insider.com/newsies-disney-sent-mean-reviews-actress-movie-bombed-2022-4 The origins of the musical  https://www.insider.com/how-newsies-became-disneys-biggest-failure-oral-history-of-movie-2022-3  https://www.playbill.com/article/read-all-about-it-disneys-newsies-gets-spring-2012-broadway-engagement-com-184604 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-NEWSIES-Opening-Night-Curtain-Call-20110926https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-NEWSIES-Opening-Night-Curtain-Call-20110926  https://www.instagram.com/p/r-cRS1FhAa/  https://archive.nytimes.com/artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/03/jeremy-jordan-on-verge-of-joining-broadway-move-of-disneys-newsies/  https://variety.com/2012/legit/reviews/newsies-the-musical-2-1117947318/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/newsies-review-theater-305971/  https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/30/theater/reviews/newsies-the-musical-by-alan-menken-and-harvey-fierstein.html  https://playbill.com/production/newsies-nederlander-theatre-vault-0000013858  success https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2012/jun/11/tony-awards-2012-once-scoops https://www.broadwayworld.com/tonyawardspersoninfo.php?nomname=Alan%20Menken  https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2012/03/19/Newsies-extends-Broadway-run/UPI-15571332172800/  https://archive.nytimes.com/artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/dont-stop-the-press-newsies-run-is-now-open-ended/  https://archive.nytimes.com/artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/newsies-recoups-initial-investment/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0  https://playbill.com/article/disney-musical-newsies-to-end-broadway-run-com-322799  Newsies on Tour  https://variety.com/2014/legit/news/newsies-new-song-tour-broadway-musica-1201343394/  https://www.tumblr.com/newsiesontour/122012914133/oh-my-god-this-is-like-my-dreams-coming-true?source=share  https://variety.com/2016/digital/news/disney-newsies-facebook-live-1201798008/  https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Seize-the-Day-NEWSIES-National-Tour-Will-Play-Final-Performance-This-Fall-20160307  Online culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmJHBclGK88 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49c9qOHzxXI  The pro shot https://www.playbill.com/article/newsies-will-be-filmed-with-jeremy-jordan-and-kara-lindsay  https://www.playbill.com/article/disney-sets-date-and-cast-for-newsies-filming  https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-NEWSIES-Will-Seize-Another-Day-Or-Two-in-Movie-Theatres-This-August-20170615  Abby Lee Millers Thoughts on Newsies https://www.broadway.com/buzz/164646/dance-moms-diva-abby-lee-miller-on-her-wonderful-newsies-experience-and-what-it-takes-to-dance-on-broadway/  https://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/newsiesweek-meet-the-crushable-john-michael-fiumara/  Historical accuracy  https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/theater/disneys-newsies-the-musical-comes-to-broadway.html  https://househistree.com/people/katherine-ethel-pulitzer Zone Foursies https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/NEWSIES-Will-Open-in-Londons-West-End-in-2022-20220221  https://playbill.com/article/a-re-imagined-take-on-disneys-newsies-will-make-u-k-premiere-this-fall  https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/newsies-review  https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/dec/08/newsies-review-disney-musical-industrial-relations-troubadour-wembley-park-theatre  https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/newsies-review-bombastic-and-balletic-this-broadway-hit-is-a-musical-must-see_57979/ https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/newsies-extends-london-run_58292/  https://newsiesthemusical.co.uk/  The real strikes and newsies https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/bob-iger-writers-actors-strike-disney-ceo-1235669169/ https://twitter.com/julianOfGuzman/status/1679978899227447297

Högt betyg för en av årets mest omtalade nordiska filmer, "Holy Spider", Marvel-filmer visas i Kina igen efter att ha hindrats i flera år och därför kan även upptempolåtar få dig att somna. Programledare: Nina SjömanProducent: Andrea Valderrama

Lustige Pony-Abenteuer – viele bunte Bilder – einfach zu lesen! Zum Vorlesen und Lesen üben ab 7 Jahren. Lustig, klug und ganz schön frech – so ist Emmas Pony Sheltie. Gemeinsam erleben die beiden aufregende Abenteuer und haben eine Menge Spaß! Emma will nicht aufs Land ziehen. Dort ist es bestimmt furchtbar langweilig! Es erwartet sie jedoch eine riesige Überraschung: Vor der Tür steht ein Pony, das ihr ganz allein gehören soll. Die beiden werden sofort dicke Freunde und so lässt das erste Abenteuer nicht lange auf sich warten. Über den Autor: Als Kind wollte er zuerst Tierarzt, dann Akrobat und schließlich Künstler werden. Er wurde ein freiberuflicher Storyboard-Artist für verschiedene Werbeagenturen in Londons West End und entdeckte schließlich seine Liebe zum Schreiben. Nun schreibt und illustriert er Abenteuergeschichten für Kinder und malt zeitgenössische abstrakte Bilder. In seiner Freizeit liest er, schaut DVDs, isst und macht lange Spaziergänge. Er lebt und arbeitet auf der sonnigen Insel Mallorca.

At the turn of this New Decade I was indeed a part of a Master Plan, And that mission was to Re-Revive the  pure undiluted essence the mother of Grooves my record collection yearned for... more Soul Music, Like the pioneering 1970s and the ever uplifting and inspirational 1980s the sounds made Soulful were about to once again establish their foothold within a period of Dance music evolved for a more modern culture, Heavily influenced from releases by British artists during the latter half of the 80s, these sweet rhythms were introduced once again but this time themselves evolved and would take until at least the last quarter of 1990 to unleash their plan. This year is full of revolutionary conflict within the arena being the underworld where Nite life resided, If i told you it was within this year I Danced until dawn in a Chapel? [If you knew me!You would seriously doubt this] situated within the centre of Londons West End named Limelight on Shaftesbury Avenue, A converted house of Holy that had acoustics that Sounded as heavenly as Sin!... Every pun was intended... Next week, I am away for a well deserved break, That only Armageddon or Invaders from space could threaten ? But even then! I seriously doubt I would cancel as i will pack Hazmats and even anti-Alien glasses as…we are the resistance,  I will however post a Classic Rewind served from the Vinyl Vaults for all to enjoy. When I return in two weeks time! We will conclude this years definitive series of my favourite timeline of Music with 1991 until then… Welcome back to the Star-Date 1990 this weeks edition of the Dance Decade..

Welcome back everyone! Here we are kicking off Season 2 of the Guitar Geeks Podcast, ready and raring to go with another fun filled year. There's some housekeeping at the start for you all before our guest Jake Willson, guitarist and composer for shows in Londons West End! As well as this he also has a podcast that has hosted legends such as Steve Vai, John Petrucci and many more! Check him out here! https://www.jakewillson.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/jakewillson1/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-guitar-hour-podcast/id1102569130 __________________________________________ Links and stuff: Guitar Geeks Podcast Host Pedalboards of Doom Host ReampZone Artist EMG Pickups Artist https://linktr.ee/GuitarGeeksPodcast Www.instagram.com/TheCoronaMortis Www.emgpickups.com _____________________________________ Don't get left out of the conversation, head over to the PedalBoards Of Doom Facebook group, which is one of the largest guitar groups out there. Click the link below and get yourself in the amazing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/64533... Don't forget also that we run a web store with all of the greatest guitar gear, with some industry titans such as ThorpyFX and Hotone to some amazing boutique builders like TateFX, Magnetic FX and many more. https://www.pbodoom.com/

I avsnitt 47 av "Talk to me", hör ni ett ärligt intervju samtal mellan Sarah Dawn Finer och artisten - Peter Jöback. I juni 2021 fyllde han 50 år och är aktuell med ny musik i och med ”Så Mycket Bättre”, och har precis skrivit sina memoarer i boken ”Att bära sig själv”. Som artist och låtskrivare har han sen 1993 släppt hela 12 soloalbum och ett flertal live album, både på engelska och svenska. Hans julskiva ”Jag kommer hem igen till jul”, har både kommit att bli en svensk klassiker, och dessutom lett till en långfilm som vann Guldbaggens publikpris. Han har fått kungamedalj och legat 110 veckor på svensktoppen med ”Guldet blev till sand”: Han har gjort en flertal soloturnéer, shower, och tv-dokumentärer under åren. Bland annat med egenproducerade ”I Love Musicals”.På scen har han spelat huvudroller i musikaler som Fame, Kristina Från Duvemåla, Miss Saigon, Häxorna i Eastwick, Cabaret, Sweeny Todd, Livet är en schlager & som Fantomen i Phantom of the Opera. Inte bara i Sverige och Danmark utan han är en av dom få, som också gjort succé i Londons West End och på New Yorks Broadway. CV:t är långt, succéerna är många och bredden är stor. Men, vem är egentligen mannen bakom rösten, och vem var pojken Peter?Svaren har alltid funnits i musiken, men i livet har det varit svårare att förstå. Både för honom och för hans omgivning. Hör hur han som vuxen, modigt berättar sin historia. Om att gå från mörker till ljus. I hopp om att vilja läka andra och att läkasOm att aldrig vara nöjd och varför revanschlusta blev hans största drivkraft, om att inte få vara den man är, karriärhets, kreativitet, disciplin, destruktivitet och en vilja att bli älskad och sedd. Särskilt i och med en uppväxt som var kantad av hemligheter och även av sexuella övergrepp. Om kärleken till musiken, konsten och teatern. Om att våga älska och bli älskad. "Talk to me" är producerad av SDF Entertainment AB See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Om en ändlös jakt efter lycka som mitt i livet nådde sitt mål. Peter Jöback är en av våra mest mångsidiga artister; sångare, skådespelare, låtskrivare och musikalstjärna. Han slog igenom med Kristina från Duvemåla och har bland annat haft huvudrollen i Fantomen på operan både i Londons West End och på Broadway. Senast handplockad till musikalens 30-årsjubileum i New York. Han är flerfaldigt grammisnominerad med miljonsäljande skivkatalog och Guldbagge-vinnare 2020 med filmen Jag kommer hem igen till jul. Hösten 2021 är Peter Jöback med i TV4:s Så mycket bättre. Peter Jöback berättar i sitt program om när han var uppe i en luftballong med den han älskade. -  Kände att nu är jag nöjd, nu kan jag dö lycklig. Sen störtade vi. Om Peter Jöback: Sångare, skådespelare, 50 år. Född i Stockholm, bosatt på Värmdö. Debuterar som Sommarvärd. Producent: Henrik Johnsson. Vill du få poddar, nyheter och direktsänd radio på ett ställe, ladda ner appen Sveriges Radio Play via https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/sveriges-radio-play.

50,000 retail jobs could go in London's west end, return to school is a good day for pupils, and why has Boris Johnson decided not to meet the families of Coronavirus victims?

With news that London's West End could lose 50,000 retail staff due the drop in foreign visitors and office workers due to Coronavirus, Nick Ferrari looks at the long term consequences. With the return to school for many, what are the remaining concerns. Plus Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Thérèse Coffey unveils a new kickstart scheme for young people

If coming to London, visiting a famous West End Theatre to see an amazing production is a must do thing. This can also be seen in the long queues each day at ticket resellers across London.  In this Podcast we go back to the start of London Theatre and share the history and facts with you.

Three days after the high excitement of the Fetish Nite Out in London's West End, Roger is checking out one of his favourite Sheffield bands I'm So Hollow. They are playing at local promoter Disco John's new videotheque night, which is called Atmosphere (after the Joy Division song.) The venue is Romeo's & Juliet's nightclub, which used to be called Bailey's, where Roger used to go as a school kid with dreams of cracking the Working Men's Club circuit.Things have changed.Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp.Artwork: Rionagh.Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound.orgWith particular thanks to:Kwahmah - office ambience.Ultradust - applause.Jacqueline Kohrs - shop ambience.Rod In Coils - drums.The_bizness - WASP synth.Sandizzy - WASP saw loop.Andre_Onate - HPF synth bender.GRD_Music - fretless bass.Zulu One Drop - reggae bass.

Hey, all you glee gals and geeks! We're bringing a very special episode to you this week — Hamilton the Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda! We know, we know. Last episode, we said we were taking the week off to read Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Rest assured, we're reading every bit of that billion-page book, but we've still got time to gush over one of our favorite musicals of all time. Did you know that without Hamilton, there would be no Lit Society Podcast? In the summer of 2019, we started a real-life book club because Alexis wanted to read Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow before seeing the musical in London's West End. The rest is history, much like this, the story of a founding father without a father who got a lot farther by working a lot harder and being a self-starter. Listen to this before or after watching the film on Disney Plus. Enjoy! ... Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama. 

This week Kerry chats with TV, Film and Theatre star, Adam Garcia.Adam rose to fame as the star of Saturday Night Fever in Londons West End. He has gone on to appear in countless theatre productions around the world, including Wicked with our very own Kerry Ellis! Outside of theatre he has found success in film and television, most notably as the Star of the smash hit movie Coyote Ugly as well as giving out his expert advice as a judge on both Got To Dance and Dancing With The Stars.In this interview Adam talks openly about his career, his triumphs and the moments that were a little harder. He talks about his constant desire to evolve and find new challenges and how he makes conscious decisions about his work to find his own personal success.You can follow Adam on his social media Twitter / Instagram Follow Kerry on Twitter and InstagramFind out more information and upcoming dates from Kerry Ellis at kerryellis.comIf you have enjoyed this podcast please rate, Review and Subscribe... feel free to tell a friend too!Producer - Martin Joseph See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Meander Mile #4, a casual little dawdle around Piccadilly Circus, W1 in London's West End. Over just 600 feet, I'll introduce you to loads of murder cases (solved and unsolved) which you may never have heard of, and showing you just how many murder can appear on one street. Previous streets explored were Old Compton Street, Covent Garden and Gerrard Street (Chinatown).If you'd like to follow this on GoogleMap, click this link - https://tinyurl.com/ycsw57tf See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Meander Mile #3, a casual little dawdle down Gerrard Street, W1 in London's West End, commonly known as 'Chinatown'. Over just 400 feet, I'll introduce you to loads of murder cases (solved and unsolved) which you may never have heard of, and showing you just how many murder can appear on one street. Previous streets explored were Old Compton Street and Covent Garden. If you'd like to follow this on GoogleMap, click this link - https://tinyurl.com/y8mtom8f See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mia Moravis is a 3-time Emmy® Award-nominated producer, Remi® Award-winning filmmaker, award-winning actress and 27-time ASCAP PLUS Award-winning songwriter. Mia is a Judge for the Emmys® & Daytime Emmys®, Voting Member of NARAS/Grammy® Awards, an Executive-, Co-, & Associate Producer at Grammy® Award-winning Broadway Records (incl. Grammy® Award-nominated MY FAIR LADY~Broadway cast recording), Co-Producer Off-Broadway of YAGMCB (2016), and on Van Dean's producing team of ANASTASIA The Musical~Broadway, and the ANASTASIA U.S. Tour. She is on Van Dean's producing team of the U.S. Tour and Broadway production of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, a Co-Producer of JAGGED LITTLE PILL~Broadway, as well as Co-Producer of the new musical, MARIE~Broadway (2020/2021), about the dancer who inspired Degas, and an Investor in COMPANY~Broadway, starring Patti LuPone and Katrina Lenk. Mia was on the Jennifer Tepper producing team of BE MORE CHILL~Broadway (continuing that association now on London's West End), and a Co-Producer of BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER~Off-Broadway, starring Annie Golden. On London's West End, she is also involved with DreamWorks Animation/DreamWorks Theatricals' THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, now in previews. She is also on Arlene Scanlan's Producing Team for SING STREET~Broadway (2020/2021). Mia is a voice artist, featured in high rotation on iHeartRadio iRead2Know, and the Co-Producer of Broadway Records' release, "I Have A Voice" and #Artists ForTheArts "With A Little Help From My Friends" (recording & video), and of the CD & DVD of the Emmy® Award-winning "From Broadway With Love~Broadway For Orlando". Mia is a recording artist on Barry Tomes' Gotham Records UK—her Celtic Music EP, DUNOON, features the multi-award-winning song, "Shakespeare And Me". She is a featured multi-genre artist on Bongo Boy Records. Mia is heard, along with Grammy® Award winner Janis Ian, Vickie Carrico, and Mother Earth’s Tracy Nelson, on UK bluesman Trevor Sewell’s album "Calling Nashville", and on "Hero"—the TYCE album of epic Jim Steinman songs. Her own musical concert, SESSION GIRLS, debuted 3/6/2018 at Feinstein's/54 Below, and featured 11 Broadway-credited/Tony Award-nominated performers, the cast recording of which was released on 9/28/18 on Broadway Records, produced by Michael J. Moritz, Jr., and now available on all major platforms.     

Les Misérables has been on London's West End continuously since 1985. Its first Chicago performance came in the Spring of 1989 at the Auditorium Theater, and at least two tickets went unused.

Joining Helen and Rosie for the finale of Series 3 is the amazing Rose Robinson! Rose is a comedy performer, actress, and member of character comedy duo The Cloak & Dagger Club. She is best known for her live performances, including starring in the 1927/Young Vic smash hit production of Golem, which played in London's West End and internationally.It takes a certain type of person to work in showbiz, and often it was clear from the start that they were destined to end up on stage. Daddy Look At Me takes the time to explore these scenarios with a guest every week.Helen Bauer and Rosie Jones will probe the guest on the pivotal moments in their early life; from childhood, to romance, and everywhere in between, we want the highs and lows that make it so obvious that this craving for attention ensured our guest was a born entertainer.You can follow our Instagram and like us on Facebook!And you can follow Rosie and Helen on Twitter!This is a Studio71 production. Producer - Jack Claramunt Assistant Producer - Winnie SimonExec Producer - Tom Payne & Jody SmithProduction Support - Phie McKenzieStudio71 is a Red Arrow Studios Company. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Kerry chats with west end and broadway star Marisha Wallace.Marisha appeared in the original Broadway casts of Aladdin and Something rotten! however her big break came when she joined the cast of Dreamgirls in Londons West End. Her turn in the role of Effie White catapulted her into stardom with roles in Waitress and her upcoming role in Hairspray following soon after.In this episode Marisha shares her story, battling a near career ending vocal issue in the teens. She share how she overcame this and how it has given her the strength to succeed. Her story is all about determination and how hard work can ultimately pay off with perseverance.You can find Marsha online at marishawallace.com or on her social media Twitter / InstagramFollow Kerry on Twitter and InstagramFind out more information and upcoming dates from Kerry Ellis at kerryellis.comIf you have enjoyed this podcast please rate, Review and Subscribe... feel free to tell a friend too!Producer - Martin JosephThis episode is produced By Peroxide Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theaters were ordered to close — and no one can predict when the curtains will rise again.

On this episode Kevin talks about how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted the world of theatre. From Broadway and London's West End suspending performances to the Tony Awards being postponed to the impact it has on productions around the world and more Follow the podcast on social media: @kepresents on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram For the latest information on the COVID-19 Pandemic go to https://www.cdc.gov

Welcome to Lady Bam: Covid Edition! This is a confusing time, one where anxiety and fear seem like constant companions. In the spirit of perseverance, of choosing to act, and believing that creativity and human connection are never cancelled, we invite you to join us for our first Covid-era stay-at-home podcast with the indomitable Marina Sirtis. Beloved for her role as Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Marina and Mary discuss Marina's early career and her world-premiere role in London's West End last year, the devastating loss of her husband, Michael Lamper, and her return to Star Trek in PICARD. We're glad to be back with an episode we know you’ll love, and are looking forward to bringing you much more Lady Bam content in the coming weeks.

Widely known for his appearance as a finalist on NBC's The Voice, recording artist, actor and producer Tony Vincent has spent the last 22 years of his career operating out of New York City. While at university, Vincent started his own record company, Adobe Flats, writing and producing the EP (Love Falling Down) that led to a recording contract with EMI Records. The two solo albums that followed, (Tony Vincent, One Deed) produced six #1 Billboard radio singles. In 1997 Vincent took a detour into rock-based theater, starring on Broadway in RENT (Mark, Roger), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas Iscariot) and Green Day's American Idiot (St. Jimmy). He played Simon Zealotes in Andrew Lloyd Webber's film remake of Jesus Christ Superstar, and is also featured in the film Andrew Lloyd Webber: Masterpiece. Vincent originated the role of Galileo Figaro in the rock band Queen's We Will Rock You on London's West End and has also fronted the band multiple times including an epic performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody" for Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, with a live audience of over 1-million people surrounding Buckingham Palace and 200-million viewers globally. Vincent independently released two more albums, A Better Way, produced by Adam Anders (Glee, Rock Of Ages), and the self-produced In My Head, following his showing on The Voice. Tony Vincent is currently headlining the international symphony tour of  The Music of David Bowie, and is writing and producing out of his newly relocated recording studio (SoundShop370) in Nashville, TN. Follow @theofficialtonyvincent --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

What is it like to self-isolate with coronavirus? The Leader podcast spoke to Chris Sumner, who's been fighting the virus for seven days and is in recovery – with his wife, who also caught it – to see what their symptoms were.Not everyone will be self-isolating with someone for company, the Evening Standard's deputy features editor Shannon Mahanty offers her advice for those home alone with Covid-19.Will theatre's close?We recently saw New York's Broadway draw stopping all their shows until further notice. London's West End has been waiting on the side-lines to see when they will follow suit. However theatre's in the capital have started to close on their own accord, before any final whistle has been blown. Will the show go on despite coronavirus fears? Arts editor Nancy Durrant and Deputy Arts Editor Jessie Thompson join The Leader podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We review the premier of Stephen Schwartz's stage musical, The Prince of Egypt which has just opened in London's West End. We revisit Waitress as the show's writer, Sara Bareilles joins the London cast as Jenna alongside broadway star Gavin Creel. And we have a review of A Number, by Carol Churchill at The Bridge Theatre starring Roger Allam and Colin Morgan. Alice's Top Tip is a musical adaptation of a classic movie which is coming soon to The Southwark Playhouse, and we have a Prince of Egypt inspired cocktail creation. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License

On Sunday, we headed to the Prince of Wales Theatre in London's West End for this year's WhatsOnStage Awards. We chatted with the red carpet arrivals and also some of the winners afterwards. Interviews include: & Juliet; Come From Away; Liam Tamne from Prince of Egypt; UK Drag Race star, Vinegar Strokes; Danny Mac and Aimee Atkinson from Pretty Woman; composer George Styles; Marisha Wallace from Waitress; Fay Tozer from Steps, T'Shan Williams and Miriam-Teak Lee. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

1941's Cottage To Let started life as a play in London's West End.  It was a huge hit and film director Anthony Asquith (Browning Version, Pygmalion, The Importance of Being Earnest) did well to cast young actor George Cole and former Scrooge Alistair Sim who had appeared in the play -- they're the two most interesting characters.  But the cast is full of British screen and theater pros including Leslie Banks, John Mills, Michael Wilding and Jeanne De Casalis. Dan and Vicky share their love for this lost gem from the British film tradition as well as some of their recently seen.  Recent films include Harley Quinn, The Gentleman, The Turning, The Lodge and Gretel and Hansel.  Select TV includes When They See Us, High Fidelity and a slew of real life crime specials from Hulu.  Also, Vicky catches us up on the latest from Funikijam and Dan tells us about his visit to Broadway to catch the new musical Tina, based on the life of Tina Turner.  Take a listen to Hot Date 101:  Cottage to Let and leave us some feedback.  Check out our website at hotdatepod.com.

The Nerds are back, proving that 107 episodes just isn't too much for the human body to handle.This week, the Professor has a complaint about that saintly game developer, Valve. What's his problem with Gabe and the multi award winning game studio? They're sold out of VR headsets with only a month to go before the release of Half Life: Alyx.The Masters of the Universe are coming back as well. The Professor has another complaint, this time about the casting of Skeletor. He thinks it's ridiculous to bring back Skeletor's original voice in a different role and cast a new actor for Skeletor. Even if that actor is the esteemed Mark Hamill. DJ thinks this sacrilege is 100% ok. The star studded cast list has the Nerds highly excited for this revival.Now that Dragon has been human rated, SpaceX have moved the capsule to the launch pad, and the crew are a pair of former Shuttle pilots. This will be the first manned space mission from the US since the Shuttle program was shut down. America Can Into Space? Soon, hopefully.Professor and DJ have some trouble pronouncing American Indian and Finnish words in the Remembrances and Shoutouts, and laugh at the Boomers who couldn't believe Bill and Ted actually speak like that.Stay hydrated and come hang out with us again next week.Valve Index all sold out…while Half Life : Alyx is a month away-https://www.roadtovr.com/valve-index-sold-out-stock-check-2-13-2020/Masters of the Universe:Revelations cast revealed….and its star studded-https://boundingintocomics.com/2020/02/14/mark-hamill-lena-heady-sarah-michelle-gellar-part-of-all-star-voice-cast-for-netflixs-masters-of-the-universe-revelation-series/Crew Dragon capsule now at the launch site…-https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/15/spacex-crew-dragon-capsule-delivery/Games PlayedProfessor– Particle Fleet Emergence - https://store.steampowered.com/app/422900/Particle_Fleet_Emergence/Rating – 4/5DJ- Warzone 2100 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1241950/Warzone_2100/Rating – 3.5/5Other topics discussedMagic smoke ((also factory smoke, blue smoke, angry pixies, or the genie) is a humorous name for the caustic smoke produced by severe electrical over-stress of electronic circuits or components, causing overheating and accompanying release of smoke.)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_smokeSamsung Gear VR (The Samsung Gear VR is a virtual reality headset developed by Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Oculus VR, and manufactured by Samsung.)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VRFacebook’s Oculus Quest VR Headset Shipments Delayed As Industry Grapples With Coronavirus Complications-https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattperez/2020/02/19/facebooks-oculus-quest-vr-headset-shipments-delayed-as-industry-grapples-with-coronavirus-complications/#51e1cb152c8dPlaystation VR ( (officially abbreviated as PS VR), known by the codename Project Morpheus during development, is a virtual reality headset developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, which was released in October 2016)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_VRVirtual Boy (The Virtual Boy is a 32-bit table-top portable video game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_BoyWarcraft III : Reforged (Warcraft III: Reforged is a remastered edition of the 2002real-time strategy video game Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and its expansion The Frozen Throne.)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warcraft_III:_ReforgedMossman (voiced by Alan Oppenheimer in the new Masters of the Universe series)-https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/heman/images/5/58/Mossman_myp_%281%29.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/340?cb=20111105161316Justice league Action : Missing the Mark (When famous actor Mark Hamill is kidnapped by master villain The Joker it will take all his voice acting skills to escape.)-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL-VHe_4GmEHe-Man singing What’s Going On by Four Non Blondes-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32FB-gYr49YSpaceX Rocket Engines (Since the founding of SpaceX in 2002, the company has developed four families of rocket engines — Merlin,Kestrel,Draco and SuperDraco — and is currently (since 2016) developing another rocket engine: Raptor.)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_rocket_enginesKennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 (Launch Complex 39 (LC-39) is a rocket launch site at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island in Florida, United States.)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Space_Center_Launch_Complex_39Space shuttle (The Space Shuttle is a partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft system that was operated from 1981 to 2011 by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the Space Shuttle program.)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_ShuttleSpace Shuttle Challenger Disaster (The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster was a fatal incident in the United States space program that occurred on Tuesday, January 28, 1986, when the Space Shuttle Challenger (OV-099) broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members aboard.)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Challenger_disasterSpace Shuttle Columbia disaster (The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster was a fatal incident in the United States space program that occurred on February 1, 2003, when the Space Shuttle Columbia (OV-102) disintegrated as it re-entered the atmosphere, killing all seven crew members.)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Columbia_disasterAsteroids (Asteroids is a space-themed multidirectional shooter arcade game designed by Lyle Rains, Ed Logg, and Dominic Walsh and released in November 1979 by Atari, Inc. )-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asteroids_(video_game)Roundabout (Roundabout is an open-world indie driving video game developed and published by American indie studio No Goblin LLC)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundabout_(video_game)Eiffel 65 - I'm Blue (da ba dee)-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yV3R0fj988Christopher Eccleston reveals he was ‘very ill’ with anorexia while filming ‘Doctor Who’-https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/doctor-who-christopher-eccleston-anorexia-depression-1203338303/Epigraphy (TNC podcast)-https://thatsnotcanon.com/epigraphypodcastShout Outs16 February 2020 – Sonic the Hedgehog earns $100 million at the global box - https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sonic-box-office-global-little-women-milestone-1203505417/Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” dominated global box office charts after debuting to $100 million worldwide. “Sonic,” based on the popular Sega video game, pulled in $43 million when it launched in 43 international territories, representing 60% of its foreign footprint. Among overseas markets, Mexico saw the biggest start with $6.7 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $6.2 million, France with $4.3 million and Germany with $3.3 million. “Sonic” easily took the No. 1 spot on both international and domestic box office charts, knocking last weekend’s victor, Warner Bros.’ “Birds of Prey” to second place. The R-rated comic-book adventure — starring Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn — pocketed $23 million from 78 foreign markets, dipping 46% from its inaugural outing. To date, “Birds of Prey” has made $83 million abroad and $142 million worldwide.17 February 2020 – Saskia Beer daughter of food icon Maggie beer dies unexpectedly – https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-17/saskia-beer-daughter-of-maggie-beer-dies-suddenly-in-her-sleep/11970996Saskia Beer, the daughter of South Australian cooking legend Maggie Beer has died "unexpectedly" yet "peacefully" in her sleep at the weekend. Saskia was the eldest daughter of Barossa Valley food icon Maggie Beer, who shared a statement on social media on Sunday saying her family had "broken hearts". "It is with broken hearts we need to let you all know that our beautiful, extraordinary daughter Saskia died unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Friday night," the post said. She died at the age of 46.17 February 2020 – Holden is shutting down at the end of the year. - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-17/holden-car-brand-axed-after-160-years-in-australia/11972092About 600 Holden employees will lose their jobs after parent company General Motors announced it would axe the iconic Australian car brand by the end of the year. GM said the brand was no longer competitive in the current market and would be "retired" from sales, design and engineering across Australia and New Zealand by 2021. The announcement coincides with GM's decision to withdraw Chevrolet from the domestic market in Thailand by the end of the year.Remembrances17 February 1909 – Geronimo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeronimoProminent leader and medicine man from the Bedonkohe band of the Apache tribe. From 1850 to 1886, Geronimo joined with members of three other Chiricahua Apache bands — the Tchihende, the Tsokanende and the Nednhi — to carry out numerous raids, as well as fight against Mexican and U.S. military campaigns in the northern Mexico states of Chihuahua and Sonora and in the southwestern American territories of New Mexico and Arizona. Geronimo's raids and related combat actions were a part of the prolonged period of the Apache–United States conflict, which started with American settlement in Apache lands following the end of the war with Mexico in 1848. During Geronimo's final period of conflict from 1876 to 1886, he "surrendered" three times and accepted life on the Apache reservations in Arizona. Reservation life was confining to the free-moving Apache people, and they resented restrictions on their customary way of life. He was a superb leader in raiding and warfare, he frequently led large numbers of men beyond his own following. At any one time, he would be in command of about 30 to 50 Apaches. He died from pneumonia at the age of 79 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.17 February 2017 – Alan Aldridge - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_AldridgeBritish artist, graphic designer and illustrator. He is best known for his psychedelic artwork made for books and record covers by The Beatles and The Who. He designed a series of science fiction book covers for Penguin Books. He made a big impression with his illustrations for The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics book. He also provided illustrations for The Penguin Book of Comics, a history of British and American comic art. His work was characterised by a flowing, cartoony style and soft airbrushing – very much in step with the psychedelic styles of the times. His work includes the 1971 anti-war poster entitled A great place for hamburgers but who'd want to live there! Aldridge also created the artwork for Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John in 1975. He also the creator of the Hard Rock Café logo. He died at the age of 78 in Los Angeles, California.18 February 2019 – Toni Myers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_MyersCanadian film editor, writer, director, and producer, best known for her 3D IMAX work. Ms. Myers’s half-century in filmmaking included credits as writer, producer, narrator and editor as well as director. Much of that work involved documentaries that made use of Imax technology, which, with a bigger screen and enhanced sound, creates a more vivid viewing experience than a conventional movie offers. Ms. Myers directed three feature-length Imax films: “Space Station 3D” (2002), about the construction and occupation of the International Space Station; “Hubble 3D” (2010), which documented a 2009 shuttle flight to repair the Hubble telescope; and “A Beautiful Planet” (2016), which concentrated on images of Earth shot from space. All had marquee narrators — Tom Cruise for the first, Leonardo DiCaprio for the second, Jennifer Lawrence for the last. She explained in a 2010 interview with The Gazette of Montreal, “The sun rises and sets every 90 minutes in space, which means there wasn’t much time to capture the shots we asked them to get,”. She also said “There was no time or room to say: ‘Could you move to the right? It would make a better shot,’”. She died from cancer at the age of 76 in Toronto.Famous Birthdays16 February 1964 – Christopher Eccleston – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_EcclestonEnglish actor. The recipient of an Emmy Award and two BAFTA Award nominations, Eccleston is best known for his work on television and in film – in particular for his collaborations with directors Danny Boyle and Michael Winterbottom and writers Peter Flannery, Jimmy McGovern and Russell T. Davies. Eccleston garnered attention for his film roles as Derek Bentley in Let Him Have It and David Stevens in Shallow Grave and for his television performances in Cracker and Hillsborough. His BAFTA-nominated performance as Nicky Hutchinson in the BBCminiseries Our Friends in the North (1996) established Eccleston as a household name in the UK; he followed the serial with film roles in Jude, eXistenZ, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Others, and 28 Days Later and television roles including the drama series Clocking Off and a second BAFTA-nominated performance as Messianic figure Stephen Baxter in the ITV drama serial The Second Coming. Eccleston garnered widespread attention and acclaim for portraying the ninth incarnation of the Doctor in the 2005 revival of the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, becoming the first to play the role since 1996. He departed the role after a single series, winning a National Television Award and receiving Broadcasting Press Guild Award and BAFTA Cymru Award nominations for his performance. Eccleston has since appeared in the television series Heroes among other tv series and films including G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Thor: The Dark World and Legend. He won an International Emmy Award for his performance in an episode of the anthology series Accused. Onstage, Eccleston has played the title roles in productions of Hamlet and Macbeth as well as starring in productions of Miss Julie, A Doll's House and Antigone. He was born in Langworthy, Salford.17 February 1864 – Banjo Paterson – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo_PatersonAndrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson, was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author. He wrote many ballads and poems about Australian life, focusing particularly on the rural and outback areas, including the district around Binalong,New South Wales, where he spent much of his childhood. Paterson's more notable poems include "Clancy of the Overflow" (1889), "The Man from Snowy River" (1890) and "Waltzing Matilda" (1895), regarded widely as Australia's unofficial national anthem. He was born in "Narrambla", near Orange, New South Wales.17 February 1934 – Barry Humphries - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_HumphriesAustralian comedian, actor, satirist, artist, and author. He is best known for writing and playing his on-stage and television alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. He is also a film producer and script writer, a star of London's West End musical theatre, an award-winning writer, and an accomplished landscape painter. Humphries' characters have brought him international renown, and he also appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television shows. Originally conceived as a dowdy Moonee Ponds housewife who caricatured Australian suburban complacency and insularity, Dame Edna Everage has evolved over four decades to become a satire of stardom – a gaudily dressed, acid-tongued, egomaniacal, internationally fêted Housewife "Gigastar". He was born in Kew, Melbourne, Victoria.Events of Interest17 February 1864 – H.L Hunley sunk a ship- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_USS_Housatonic- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._L._Hunley_(submarine)#Attack_on_HousatonicH.L. Hunley or Hunley made her only attack against an enemy target on the night of February 17, 1864. The target was the USS Housatonic, a 1,240 long tons (1,260 t) wooden-hulled steam-powered sloop-of-war with 12 large cannons, which was stationed at the entrance to Charleston, about 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) offshore. Desperate to break the naval blockade of the city, Lieutenant George E. Dixon and a crew of seven volunteers successfully attacked Housatonic, ramming Hunley's only spar torpedo against the enemy's hull. The torpedo was detonated, sending Housatonic to the bottom in five minutes, along with five of her crewmen. Hunley did not survive the attack and sank, taking with her all eight members of her third crew, and was lost. The Sinking of USS Housatonic on 17 February 1864 during the American Civil War was an important turning point in naval warfare. H.L. Hunley became renowned as the first submarine to successfully sink an enemy vessel in combat, and was the direct progenitor of what would eventually become international submarine warfare, although the victory was Pyrrhic and short-lived, since the submarine did not survive the attack and was lost with all eight Confederate crewmen.17 February 1984 – Krull makes its way into theatres in Finland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krull_(film)The film was released under Krull ja näkymätön vihollinen or Krull and the invisible enemy. Directed by Peter Yates, the feature starred Ken Marshall and Lysette Anthony, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com: "A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet." Krull underwent a very expensive, harsh, and dangerous production process. The film's huge budget ballooned, mainly due to the designers having to make numerous alterations to the sets corresponding to the heavily evolving script. The film was a commercial failure upon release, and critical opinion has been mixed, both upon release and in retrospect. Numerous reviewers have highlighted its visual effects and soundtrack, while several critics have criticized its plot as being derivative and nonsensical. The film has gone on to achieve cult film status.17 February 1989 – Bill and Ted’s excellent adventure came into theatres. -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_%26_Ted%27s_Excellent_Adventure#ReleaseThe flick premiered on this day in 1989, and it still enjoys a cult audience today ... so much so that a third installment is said to be in-the-works. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure received generally positive reviews, and was a success at the box office, grossing $40.5 million against a $6.5 million budget. The picture had been planned for a 1988 release, and filming and production had completed on schedule. However, the original film distributor, DEG, fell into significant debt in late 1987, and by 1988 had filed for bankruptcy. At this point, the film was in post-production, and the director Stephen Henek attempted to show around the rough cut to other distributors. Henek said many of these companies were confused, asking him "Are there kids that really speak like this?" on seeing the film. However, the cut had an extremely popular reaction from a test audience of volunteers pulled from local malls, which led to a small bidding war from production companies to get the title.IntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us onFacebook- Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/- Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/440485136816406/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rssInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/General EnquiriesEmail - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comRate & Review us on Podchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/nerds-amalgamated-623195

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel are getting ready to join the cast of Waitress the musical in London's West End for six weeks from 27th January. Sara Bareilles wrote the music and lyrics for the show and has previously played Jenna for three engagements on Broadway, most recently alongside Gavin Creel. Gavin returns to London as a Tony award winner (Hello Dolly!), after winning the Olivier award for best actor in a musical for The Book of Mormon, in which he originated the role of Elder Price in the London production. He made his West End debut in 2006 as Bert in the original West End production of Mary Poppins. To see what happened when on stage with Sara and Gavin, head to our YouTube channel to see the full video. Just search for Backstage With... Podcast. You can follow Backstage With... on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to find out which stage door we’re going through next.

Actress Hatty Preston joins the pub! We drink beer and talk about Hatty's incredible story in the world of acting on a hit TV show! Lot of great life lessons in this one!

We continue our review of retailers in London's West End. There's Wholefoods. We think it's the nice lighting that attracts people in. Dutch store HEMA is a favourite. We look at Christmas treats. Also... We discuss TV news reading. Mary Nightingale puts her glasses ON at the end rather than during the news. Thankfully ITV has dropped the all knowing nod-winking news, but the BBC continues the standing up news. Plus...Christmas coffis (coffees) and Andy hates soup. We talk Christmas mints, and mince pies, and other products especially for Christmas including deep fried chocolates! Finally... Trends for 2020... It's all about flour and fresh snacks. We'll see!

LEGEND is a word frequently used by people when they talk about Graham Gold, one of the most influential and ground breaking DJ’s ever on London’s Kiss 100. 5 years in the DJ Mag Top 40, when it truly meant something, over 700,000 mix albums sold (6 x British Phonographic Institute artist) and played in clubs and festivals in over 150 cities across 50 countries. Fast forward to 2019, and whilst those heady days of global fame are gone, he remains very much a recognised name as a dance music pioneer, and as such plays his deep house, progressive house, progressive trance and melodic techno at all of the parties on Koh Phangan, Thailand where he now lives including Guys Bar, Eden Garden, LostParadise, Loi Lay, Maya, Addict and Lighthouse Graham previously ran the Koolworld, Peach and Good:As record labels where he took numerous tracks from the underground and turned them into commercial successes. One of his biggest singings was Mat Darey’s ‘Liberation”’ which made the UK Top 20. Good:As also managed the UK & Ibiza diaries of Armin, Tiesto and Ferry Corsten from 1998-2001. He was a sought after TV presenter and hosted the clubbing TV show ‘BPM’ which aired on the UK’s number one commercial channel as well presenting a few shows from WMC for MTV. Graham has been a DJ his whole life and lived through disco, soul, jazz funk and was there at the beginning of the house music phenomenon. In 1985-1986 after years on London’s Pirate radio stations he presented the soul show on London’s Capital FM ahead of his move to Kiss 100FM. His real ‘craft learning years’ were at Gullivers in London’s Mayfair from 1980-1989 where he played 6 nights a week, 7 a hours a night to the capitals movers and shakers. It’s no wonder clubbers and the whole industry call him a legend! He is to be found in the global online dictionary WIKIPEDIA. www.grahamgold.com www.facebook.com/DJGrahamGold www.mixcloud.com/GrahamGold/ www.soundcoould.com/dj-graham-gold twitter.com/DJGRAHAMGOLD www.instagram.com/djgrahamgold/ www.youtube.com/c/GRAHAMGOLD dj.beatport.com/grahamgold pro.beatport.com/artist/graham-gold/2194

Welcome back to Take Me Back! In our fourth episode, we take a rather caffeinated dive into about seventy or so years of history and pop culture, discussing the wide expanse of events that took place during the 6 days leading up to November 26th. Grab your cup of coffee and settle in as we get nostalgic about the royals, Rollercoaster Tycoon, and (of course!) a healthy amount of Disney, too. Sources: A Bug's Life The Beatles (album) Disney releases “Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media 2015, 2014 Billboard Album of the Year). Freddie Mercury Fred Rogers of PBS "Mr Rogers Neighborhood" presents a sweater to Smithsonian Institution. Miley Cyrus The Mousetrap written by Agatha Christie opens in London's West End. Natasha Bedingfield Princess Elizabeth's 1947 Wedding Thanksgiving Day Established Toy Story Troy Aikman

Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen has been an enormous success and has now transferred to London's West End. It's the story of a socially awkward young man who accidentally becomes a hero Feast & Fast: The art of food in Europe, 1500 – 1800 is the latest exhibition at The Fitzwilliam in Cambridge Greener Grass is a peculiar take on the American suburban comedy British Nigerian author Irenosen Okojie's collection of short stories; Nudibranch American documentary series maker Ken Burns has turned his attention to Country music for his latest series now airing on BBC4 Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Deborah Bull, Susie Boyt and Louisa Uchum Egbunike. The producer is Oliver Jones Photo by Matthew Murphy Susie: Wednesday Afternoon matinees at Regent Street Cinema and the Joan Crawford film Queen Bee Deborah: Ballet Black on tour and Inspire The Mind blog Louisa: Chinua Achebe- There was a Country and Chinelo Okparanta - Under the Udala Trees Tom: The Pallisers on Channel 4 and Lil Nas X - Old Town Road

As Ali darts around London's West End meeting all your favourite movie stars (I know - hard life isn't it?) he makes time to give you his verdict on Last Christmas which stars Emilia Clarke and Emma Thompson and Le Mans '66, which is called Ford V Ferrari elsewhere and stars Christian Bale and Matt Damon.

Hi mates. Hope you're all well. It's episode 101 time and our guest this week is Laurie Kynaston. Laurie is a brilliant young actor currently wowing audiences in Florian Zeller's 'The Son' in London's West End. You might also have seen him in Cradle to Grave or alongside previous guest Nicola Coughlan in Derry Girls. We meet Laurie in our favourite Soho haunt Maison Bertaux, got a brew in and got down to it. As Craig mentions in his intro, Laurie is an incredibly centred young actor with a real gift of self-understanding. He and Craig talk of the magic of childhood film-making, the meditative benefits of musical minimalism, growing up in a bucolic Welsh countryside and loads more. It's a lovely episode with a lovely person. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Two Shot Podcast with Laurie Kynaston.Get in touch...Facebook- search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter- @twoshotpod Instagram- @twoshotpod If you've enjoyed listening then please click through to https://www.patreon.com/twoshotpod to make a donation to the running costs of the show. You'll get bonus pictures, video and audio in return. Nice one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guitarist/composer Chris Standring was born and raised in England, classically trained at the London College of Music, and further honed his skills during a decade spent working for the BBC as well as a number of theatrical orchestras on London's West End. From there he relocated to Los Angeles, becoming a top session player recording with everyone from Bebe & Cece Winans to Jody Watley and Carole Bayer Sager. Celebrating an extraordinary and prolific 20 years since the release of his debut album Velvet, Standring spins his trademark “retro-meets-modern” vibes in fresh, and unexpected directions. Since launching a very successful, creative and lasting international career as a solo Artist in 1998… he has released 12 solo albums, and continues to dominate radio and the Billboard charts with his original music. His latest album is called “Sunlight”. www.chrisstandring.comfacebook.com/Standringctwitter.com/chrisstandringinstagram.com/chrisstandring1https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisstandringmusic   

Andrew Teacher from Blackstock Consulting (www.blackstock.co.uk) is joined by Craig McWilliam, CEO of Grosvenor Britain & Ireland to discuss the future of prime London property and London’s West End, together with how the real estate sector needs to enhance its reputation following the stark findings of research published recently by Grosvenor.

In 1954, 21-year-old Jean Marie (or Mary) Townsend, lived with her parents in South Ruislip, England and worked as a theatrical costumer in London's West End. On the night of September 14, 1954, she attended a social event in the West End, returning to Ruislip later that night on the last Central line train. Her body was discovered the next morning on waste ground to the north side of Victoria Road, and the autopsy report stated that she had been strangled with her own scarf. Who killed Jean Townsend? Was it someone she knew or a complete stranger who just happened to be at the train station that night? Was Jean murdered by serial killer Peter Manuel, who was convicted of a string of killings in nearby Scotland? Join us as we take a closer look at the death of Jean Marie Townsend. Promos by Boos and Spirits and The Oddball Aussie. https://www.straightupstrange.com/the-lineup  Sources: http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=100&termRef=Jean%20Townsend https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jean_Townsend Music: Comfortable Mystery 1 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100287 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 'Ghost Stories Incorporated - Alone With Your Voices'. www.marcvdmeulen.com/music.html Theme created and produced by Chuck Flyer. This episode was created and produced by Jaden McKell.

In today’s Encore Meets episode, we head backstage at the Harold Pinter Theatre, in London's West End to meet Alex Mugnaioni, star of Captain Corelli's Mandolin. We learn more about the show and how Alex's skilled musicianship plays a key part in this show.

The hit musical Mamma Mia! opened in London's West End in 1999. Using the songs of the Swedish pop group ABBA, the stage show was followed in July 2008 by Mamma Mia! the movie and ten years later by a sequel, both of which have broken musical box-office records. Louise Hidalgo has been talking to Mamma Mia's creator Judy Craymer about how it all began. Picture: Mamma Mia! the musical West End promotional poster (Credit: Littlestar Services)

In episode 41 we review Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 The Musical currently playing at The Savoy Theatre in London's West End, Nicholas Hytner's new immersive production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Bridge Theatre, and new musical Fiver at The Southwark Playhouse. We also have Alice's Top Tip, a new LGBTQ musical coming to The Soho Theatre, Sister Act The Musical news, more Jenna Russell chat, and of course a new cocktail creation inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream- Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License

"There's never one big break, that's such a myth - there's degrees of getting recognised" Robert Emery talks to Cassidy Janson, actress and now singer/songwriter best known for playing the lead in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and joining Beverley Knight and Amber Riley to form the trio; The Leading Ladies.  Cassidy talks about the challenges of being a musical theatre actress, the struggle to record her debut album, and what it's like to be a standby Elphaba in London's West End.  And of course, she answers a quick-fire round of questions culminating in the big question; Kate Monster or Lucy the Slut? Since her first break playing opposite Neil Patrick Harris, she has gone on to forge an incredible career in theatre and has had rave reviews for her new album, Cassidy.  This is a fascinating conversation with a true professional who has some excellent advice on being productive in an unproductive world. To see the original web page for this episode, click here: https://rdce.news/ep11

On this week’s episode, we speak to producer Paul Taylor-Mills. We speak about a variety of shows he has produced from In The Heights at the Kings Cross Theatre to Heathers The Musical at the Other Palace. We speak about his Heathers journey from seeing the show off-Broadway to bringing the show to London's West End. Paul also gives us his thoughts on social media, the business of theatre and why it is getting hard for producers to create and revive musicals.

In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Chris McGuigan. Chris is currently making his West End debut in Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre. We learn more about where his passion began for musical theatre, from performing in a youth production of Hello Dolly to now treading the boards of London's West End. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

Episode 38 of Theatre Club was recorded live outside Wiltons Music Hall on our trip to see and review The Sweet Science of Bruising, so you will hear a few noisy planes flying overhead adding so ambience as we review both a new production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie directed by Femi Elufowoju jr at The Arcola Theatre, and Ibsen's angst ridding love story Rosmersholm staring Hayley Atwell and Tom Burke, currently playing in London's West End. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License

Join us for a very special crossover episode in which The Tales We Tell joins forces with The Movie Palace podcast! Hosts Carl Sweeney and Clara Cook welcome regular guest Kelechi Ehenulo to talk about the famous film All About Eve and the recent stage adaptation of the story for London's West End. We talk about un-likeable women, female fandom and the experience of ageing in the world of female stardom.

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1! Robert & Russell meet leading actress, writer & director Zawe Ashton, author of new book 'Character Breakdown' and who initially came to prominence as Vod in Channel 4's Fresh Meat. We discuss Zawe's recent leading film role in art-world satire Velvet Buzzsaw (in which she starred alongside Renee Russo & Jake Gyllenhaal). We learn about artworks that Zawe has connected with over the years including photographer Deana Lawson, Andreas Gursky and Kerry James Marshall, what she learned by interviewing legendary American performance artist Lorraine O’Grady for the Tate, and we discover why she researched the art of Tracey Emin while building her art dealer character for current stage performance in Harold Pinter's Betrayal on London's West End (which will soon travel to Broadway, New York). Thank you for listening to Season 1. We will be back soon with more exciting interviews. Please message us at Instagram @talkart and let us know which episode you loved most from the first series. Thanks for listening. Art for everyone!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hayley and Ruth head to the Fortune Theatre in London's West End to watch The Woman in Black. Is the ghost in the play a spectre that only Hayley can see? Or is it a woman in a wig as Ruth suspects? Thanks to listener Jenny for the ghostly suggestion for this episode. See Susan live here: https://susanharrisoncharacters.com/live-dates/ and Gemma's climate change comedy No Planet B is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-planet-b/id1460398628

We bring you tonights special LIVE from the Albany in Londons West End. Mike Leigh discusses the season so far alongside Sean Singleton and Spurs legend... Micky Hazard! The Spurs Show is backed for the season by Ladbrokes. Check out the latest offers and odds at bet.spursshow.net spursshow.net @spursshow Support us at season.spursshow.net Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Oli Slack A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2018 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices