Podcast appearances and mentions of sharon d clarke

A new version of Oscar Wilde's iconic play The Importance of Being Earnest is enjoying a sold-out run at the National Theatre. Jen caught up with its stars, Sharon D Clarke, Ronke Adekoluejo and Eliza Scanlen, to chat about the enduring appeal of the play, how they're bringing it to a fresh audience, and accessibility of theatre in the UK. The run is now sold out except for Rush tickets, but you can catch it on NT Live from February 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a fantastic additional episode, WhatsOnStage's intrepid deputy editor Tom Millward hopped to the National to meet three of the stars of The Importance of Being Earnest. The cast discuss Max Webster's take on the classic, finding the queer underpinnings in Wilde's work and bringing new audiences to the National – as well as working with Ncuti Gatwa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Naomi Alderman and Mark Ravenhill to review a new production of The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre, starring the current Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa, W1A's Hugh Skinner and Sharon D Clarke. Plus comedy horror Rumours starring Cate Blanchett, and Grand Theft Hamlet – a documentary film which was shot inside the GTA game during the 2021 lockdown. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple that are available online with audio description too via ntathome.com. Audio described performances included: The much loved best-selling book ‘Ballet Shoes' is spectacularly reinvented for the stage in a new adaptation by Kendall Feaver. ‘Ballet Shoes' will be audio described on Saturday 21 December at 1.30pm with  touch tour at 11.30am and on Thursday 30 January at 7pm with a touch tour at 5pm in the National Theatre's Olivier Theatre. Max Webster directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy ‘The Importance of Being Ernest' with Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke, Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance. ‘The Importance of Being Earnest' will be audio described on Friday 10 January at 7.30pm with a touch tour at 5.30pm at the National Theatre's Littleton Theatre.  From ntathome.com with audio description David recommended ‘Vanya' and ‘Nye' both available from ntathome.com. To find out more about the National Theatre's audio description offer and services for blind and partially sighted people do either call the NT on 020 7452 3961 or visit the NT website - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk And for more about ntathome.com and to view many theatre productions online with audio description do visit - https://www.ntathome.com (Image shows National Theatre logo, A capital N and T in black against a white background)

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple that are available online with audio description too via ntathome.com Audio described performances included: The much loved best-selling book ‘Ballet Shoes' is spectacularly reinvented for the stage in a new adaptation by Kendall Feaver. In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes and guidance of their guardian Sylvia, Nana, and some unlikely lodgers, they fight to pursue their individual passions. But in a world that wasn't built for women with big ambitions, can they forge a future, keep their family together, and even learn a dance or two along the way? ‘Ballet Shoes' will be audio described on Saturday 21 December at 1.30pm with  touch tour at 11.30am and on Thursday 30 January at 7pm with a touch tour at 5pm in the National Theatre's Olivier Theatre. Max Webster directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy ‘The Importance of Being Ernest' with Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke, Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance. The Importance of Being Earnest' will be audio described on Friday 10 January at 7.30pm with a touch tour at 5.30pm at the National Theatre's Littleton Theatre.  From ntathome.com with audio description David recommended ‘Vanya' and ‘Nye' both available from ntathome.com To find out more about the National Theatre's audio description offer and services for blind and partially sighted people do either call the NT on 020 7452 3961 or visit the NT website - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk And for more about ntathome.com and to view many theatre productions online with audio description do visit - https://www.ntathome.com (Image shows National Theatre logo, A capital N and T in black against a white background)

Sharon D Clarke is a triple Olivier award-winning actress currently starring in two separate TV series: My Loverman on BBC One and Ellis on Channel 5. In November she's playing the role of Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Lyttelton Theatre in London. Sharon joins Krupa Padhy to talk about her new roles and what black representation on stage and screen means to her.Mums say that the UK's system for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is broken. An opinion poll from Opinium commissioned by Woman's Hour for a programme on SEND last month revealed that only half of mothers believe their child with SEND is well supported in school, and those in Scotland are the least likely to feel this way. Krupa takes a look at what is going on behind the scenes with Julie Allan, Professor of Equity and Inclusion at the University of Birmingham; Bev Alderson, National Executive Member of the teaching union NASUWT and Jo Van Herwegen. Professor of Developmental Psychology and Education at University College London.The rap musician Sean ‘Diddy' Combs could face lawsuits from more than 100 accusers for sexual assault, rape and sexual exploitation. He is currently being held in a New York detention centre after being denied bail. What are the accusations against him? And what impact is this having on the alleged victims? BBC News correspondent Chi Chi Izundu joins Krupa to tell us more.Who were the trailblazing black women in nursing and how far back does that history go? The children's black history author Kandace Chimbiri asks that question in her latest book The Story of Britain's Black Nurses. She examines how far back this history goes and its links to Empire and Britain's former colonies.

If it wasn't for The Stage, there's every chance that Britain and, indeed, the world may have been deprived of such great names as Kenneth Brannagh, Harold Pinter, Michael Caine, Sharon D Clarke, Idris Elba, The Spice Girls and Steps.Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple PodcastsListen to Country Life podcast on SpotifyListen to Country Life podcast on AudibleIt goes to show the importance of trade publications, especially those that work in the Arts. I was very lucky to be joined this week on the Country Life by The Stage's editor Alistair Smith to talk about all things theatre and the performing arts, as well as the Edinburgh Fringe. Full disclosure, he is also my friend and neighbour, and sometimes he feeds my cat while I'm on holiday.Nevertheless, he is an expert in his field, having started working at the newspaper 20 years ago on work experience, before rising through the ranks to the top job. Over the years, he's seen it all, from mime shows to the Kit Kat club to a Fringe performance that took place entirely in a lift.We talked about The Fringe, the state of the Arts in the UK and what can be done to help them, his work for the charity Get Into Theatre, how he got his big break in journalism thanks to a juggler and how to get Ian McKellen to take your picture.As always, it's a supremely engaging listen and you can download it wherever you get your podcasts.Episode creditsHost: James FisherGuest: Alistair SmithEditor and producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via PixabaySpecial Thanks: Adam Wilbourn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're heading to CBBC to order some pizza at The Crust, everyone's favourite appallingly-run establishment! Thank god for Sharon D. Clarke. (Please don't cancel us)   Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us!  @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG, Twitter and TikTok Find us on our YouTube channel Music: Disco Sting by Kevin MacCleod

SPRINGLEAF launches Tuesday 21st November 2023 - subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Pat Springleaf is in quite the bind. He's an ex con man turned undercover cop in the middle of the biggest case of his career - the gang are getting suspicious, his wife wants a divorce, the police are demanding results and his ex partner-in-crime is blackmailing him.Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody.A new sort-of-true crime comedy series from James Acaster (Off Menu, Repertoire, Ghostbusters), featuring Bill Bailey, Chloe Petts, Domhnall Gleeson, Evelyn Mok, Finn Wolfhard, Freya Parker, Hugh Dennis, Jack De'ath, Jason Forbes, Jo Brand, Kath Hughes, Kemah Bob, Louis Theroux, Mark Silcox, Michael McKean, Mike Wozniak, Miles Jupp, Milton Jones, Natalie Cassidy, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Nish Kumar, Pat Cahill, Phil Dunning, Phil Wang, Sarah Millican, Sharon D Clarke and Sindhu Vee, with guests Ed Gamble, Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Katherine Ryan, Lolly Adefope, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Lycett, Sara Pascoe, Rosie Jones and Guz Khan.Original Music by NNAMDÏProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And now for something truly and genuinely completely different. Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori's Caroline, or Change first premiered on Broadway in 2004, and while the show wasn't a success either at the box office or the Tonys, it made an impact. Another recent Broadway production similarly failed to enflame the ticket-buying public, but it helped cement the show as something of a modern classic. Today, we discuss the musical's 11 o'clock number "Lot's Wife" to try to understand why. All clips are from 2021's Caroline, or Change The New Broadway Cast Recording featuring Sharon D. Clarke as Caroline and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Buy/stream the album on Amazon! Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify! Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

LAMAR RICHARDSON is an actor and producer born in New Brunswick, New Jersey and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He received his B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York in 2015. Shortly after, Lamar made his regional theater debut as 'Sylvester' in Phylicia Rashad's award-winning production of August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles in 2016. He made his Broadway debut as a Co-Producer of the 2022-2023 revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman starring Wendell Pierce, Sharon D. Clarke, and Andre de Shields at the Hudson Theatre. Kander and Ebb's New York, New York is his next endeavor as a Co-Producer. He is also currently producing Afrika Brown's new play in development, The Fight. Lamar co-founded Ivy Lion Productions, which is an independent production company that centers underrepresented voices and champions empowering stories. His additional acting credits include: Jordan Peele's 'Weird City', Richard Lawson's ‘Black Terror,' James Sweeney's 'Straight Up' on Netflix, and NBC's 'New Amsterdam.' How he got his first representatives with cold outreach Hand modeling together for multiple Samsung commercials and getting a parts representation The story of booking Ma Rainey's Black Bottom after a NYC reading with Phylicia Rashad and how he almost got in his own way Oprah's super soul gospel brunch at her house with Reese Witherspoon, Angela Bassett, Kerry Washington, Julia Roberts, and more All of his jobs are in service to his work as an actor Becoming a Broadway producer for Death of a Salesman and New York, New York: what steps did he take to start and how being an actor prepared him Getting the Front Row Fellowship with Columbia University and what that entails Producing Afrika Brown's play The Fight, with a reading at the Apollo theater Co-producer of New York, New York with Lin Manuel Miranda What he doesn't have time for anymore as an actor Guest: Website IMDb Instagram Twitter Front Row Fellow Host: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneMiller⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneM⁠⁠⁠ Facebook page:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠ www.michellesimonemiller.com⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle⁠⁠⁠ If you like this episode, check out ⁠⁠⁠Becoming Casting Director Erica Hart ("THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE," "GODFATHER OF HARLEM," "THE BOLD TYPE") ⁠⁠Click here to join our Mailing list. Ads: Cave Day --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-miller4/support

We want to share another sci-fi drama we think you're going to love. BOOM is podcasting's answer to Stranger Things. Set in the late 90s, the show transports you back to an era of CDs, AOL and Blockbuster – but with a dystopian twist. The story follows Jim Yang, an employee at Enron, one of the world's then-biggest tech companies. They have one aim for the new millennium: to control the internet. But one day, Jim receives an email from the future that will turn his world upside down and bring Enron crashing to the ground. Starring It's A Sin's Omari Douglas and two-time Olivier award-winner Sharon D. Clarke, this is an edge-of-the-seat thriller you don't want to miss. Listen to episode 1 here. You can find the rest of the series by searching ‘Boom' wherever you get your podcasts or just click this link: lnk.to/boompod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[REBROADCAST FROM October 27, 2022] For the first time ever on a Broadway stage, the Loman family of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" are being played by Black actors. Wendell Pierce, who stars as Willy Loman, and Sharon D. Clarke, who stars as Linda Loman, join us to discuss this interpretation of the classic play, which is running now at the Hudson Theater, through January 15.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with writer Joe Coscarelli to talk about his new book “Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story.” Next, director Sacha Jenkins reveals a different side of jazz icon Louis Armstrong in his AppleTV+ documentary “Louis Armstrong's Black and Blues.” And for The Treat, Broadway actress Sharon D Clarke talks about how a song written for someone going through a hard time inspires her every time she listens to it. 

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with comedian Chris Redd, whose new special on HBO MAX is “Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This?” Then, Olivier Award winning actress Sharon D Clarke talks about her role in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's “Death of a Salesman.” And on The Treat, actor, director and producer Tyler Perry tells us about his friendship with another media powerhouse that's a treat for him.

Sweet Jamaica by Clancy Eccles and What's Going on by Marvin Gaye

For the first time ever on a Broadway stage, the Loman family of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" are being played by Black actors. Wendell Pierce, who stars as Willy Loman, and Sharon D. Clarke, who stars as Linda Loman, join us to discuss this interpretation of the classic play, which is running now at the Hudson Theater.

In this episode, Jeff & Richie sit down and discuss the 2022 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman". The acclaimed West End production makes its way to the Hudson Theatre and is starring Wendell Pierce and Sharon D Clarke. Tune in and hear Jeff & Richie's thoughts on the overall production, how a new twist on this show works in today's theatre, and a deep dive into Arthur Miller's works. (Show was seen on Monday, September 26th, 2022) Share your thoughts with us on this episode below:On Instagram: @halfhourpodcastOn TikTok: @halfhourpodcastOn our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com

A new production opening on Broadway offers a different window into one of the great classics of American theater. "Death of a Salesman" has captivated audiences for more than 70 years by confronting American dreams and harsh realities. In the new production, the Loman family is Black. Jeffrey Brown talked to actors Wendell Pierce and Sharon D. Clarke for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new production opening on Broadway offers a different window into one of the great classics of American theater. "Death of a Salesman" has captivated audiences for more than 70 years by confronting American dreams and harsh realities. In the new production, the Loman family is Black. Jeffrey Brown talked to actors Wendell Pierce and Sharon D. Clarke for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thecitylife.org/2022/10/03/death-of-a-salesman-a-conversation-with-wendell-pierce-sharon-d-clarke-andre-de-shields-and-miranda-cromwell/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/support

The 2003 musical by Tony Kushner, “Caroline, or Change,” has found new life and critical acclaim on the Broadway stage. Actor Sharon D. Clarke joins us to discuss her starring role as Caroline Thibodaux, a Black single mother struggling to make ends meet working as a maid to a well-off Jewish family in 1960s Lake Charles Louisiana. “Caroline, or Change” is running at Studio 54 through January 9.

Actresses & educators Suzette Llwellyn and Suzanne Packer have recently come together to add 'author' to their list of achievements. Birthed during lockdown the pair curated 'Still Breathing: 100 Black Voices on Racism' is an anthology of 100 testimonies describing the impact of racism on the lives of people of African descent. Published by HarperCollins the book brings together a cross-section of people from all walks of life. Among the contributors are Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, Paul Boateng, Dotun Adebayo, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Bonnie Greer, Vaughan Gething, Nadine White, Arthur Torrington, Sharon D Clarke, Beverley Randall, WWII veteran Allan Willmot.  As co-founders of the groundbreaking all-black woman cabaret collective The Bibi Crew and with both sharing inspiring careers on screen and stage, Suzette and Suzanne discuss why their new book is so important. Still Breathing: 100 Black Voices on Racism is available to buy now from all popular online retailers. Please buy independent where possible! 

Multi Oliver Award Winning Actress Sharon D Clarke and Founder of the leading online events and ticketing company Shoobs - Louise Broni-Mensah join Gloria to discuss topics on personal growth, dealing with micro aggressions and advice on following your passion.

This week Kerry is chatting to stage, screen and music industry legend, Sharon D. Clarke.Sharon is a three time Olivier Award winning actress. She is probably best known from television for her roles in Holby City and Doctor Who whilst her stage credentials are too long to list, but these include; We Will Rock You, Ghost The Musical, The Amen Corner, Caroline Or Change and Death Of A Salesman. From her first experiences of performing to traveling the world as part of Nomad, Sharon has many stories to share about her life in show business. Plus she'll giving her own advice to her younger self. You can follow Sharon on Instagram @sharondclarkeofficialIf you have enjoyed this podcast please rate, Review and Subscribe... feel free to tell a friend too!Follow Kerry on Twitter and Instagram. Find out more information and upcoming dates from Kerry Ellis at kerryellis.comProduced by Martin Joseph at Peroxide Media. This episode is sponsored by Akt London: the premium, natural deodorant balm for all genders. Created, tested and approved by London's West End performers this plastic free, aluminium free and cruelty free deodorant truly is, born to perform. See more about their amazing story and why they’re Vogue’s number 1 deodorant at aktlondon.com get 20% off at checkout with the code KEEPCALM20. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On ’selling out’ Top of the Pops, being black in the entertainment industry, and the evergreen question of playing Dr Who, three-time Olivier Award winning actress and singer Sharon D. Clarke joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out To Lunch.  Sharon and Jay enjoy delicious Caribbean food from Soul Ride by Riding House in London: https://ridinghouseathome.com/ A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch

Sharon D Clarke talks about her role as The Narrator in an audio adaptation of “Peter Pan”. Three women from this year's Power List - physicist and climate researcher Prof Joanna Haigh; one of the leads from the Climate Assembly Prof Rebecca Willis; and Guardian Environment Correspondent Fiona Harvey discuss how we understand and talk about climate change. Sharon Hague from Pearson talks about a new study by the Fawcett Society into gender stereotypes and the damaging effect it has on society. Leading gynaecologist and early pregnancy specialist Dr Jessica Farren talks about miscarriage and and the grief that can be exacerbated by the festive period. Food historian, Pen Vogler talks about our eating habits and reveals how they are loaded with centuries of class prejudice. The Panamanian-American conductor Kalena Bovell talks about her international conducting debut at the Southbank with Chineke! Presenter: Jane Garvey Producer: Paula McFarlane Editor: Lucinda Montefiore

An audio adaptation of Peter Pan with music will be launched on Christmas Eve in support of Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, that will feature a host of actors - Olivia Colman, Bertie Carvel, Kenneth Branagh, Jane Horrocks, Clive Rowe, and Sharon D Clarke. She joins Jane to talk about her role as The Narrator, who in this version is Wendy’s great granddaughter. A new study into gender stereotypes suggests that they’re still widespread in 2020 and causing life-long harm. The Fawcett Society has spent the last 18 months gathering evidence as part of their Gender Stereotype Commission and they say the problem persists in terms of parenting, education and the commercial sector. Jane talks to Sam Smethers from the Fawcett Society and to Sharon Hague from the education resources specialist Pearson which has contributed to the report and subsequently changed the teaching material if offers to schools. How does it feel to reach the age your Mum was when she died? Jo Morris has been hearing from women who feel a clock ticking. Their stories are all different but they have one thing in common – none of them have felt able to talk about this before. They didn’t want to worry their loved ones or vocalise these dark thoughts. They describe their fears as well as the joy of ordinary life and the freedom that comes from realising that you are not your mother. Today, Claire's story. We meet two more women from the Woman's Hour Power List: Our Planet. Judy Ling-Wong is the founder and Honorary President of the Black Environment Network, and Zarina Ahmad is a Climate Trainer at CEMVO Scotland. They've both dedicated their work to making the environmental sector a safer and more inclusive place for ethnic minority groups, and they join Jane to discuss the gains made and the work still to do.

Susie McKenna was creative director at Hackney Empire for seven years and wrote, produced and sometimes starred in its pantomimes for 22 years. She is now an associate director at Kiln Theatre, in north west London.  Susie's many stage credits include Follies, Cats, The Witches of Eastwick, Woman in White, Ragtime, and Chicago. When the pandemic took hold, Susie was over in New York where her wife - three-time Olivier award winning actress Sharon D. Clarke - was about to begin previews in the title role in Caroline or Change on Broadway. We recorded this conversation back in September while Susie was staying at her house in Spain. Follow Susie on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Backstage With... online, on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can send Mikey your guest requests and questions on Twitter and Instagram, or email Mikey@backstagewith.com.

Richard Coles and Shaun Keaveny are joined by Phillip Schofield who shares his highlights from spending nearly 40 years in television, and talks about coming out as gay- both publicly and privately. Wim Hof, also known as The Ice Man, holds multiple world records including climbing the highest mountains in the world while wearing only shorts. He reveals how the cold was his saviour in tough times and that a traumatic birth made him a man on a mission. When Skepta won his 2016 Mercury prize he thanked his mother. Now Ify Adenuga talks about her life: growing up in Nigeria and protecting her children from youth crime whilst they were growing up in London. Former Footballer and Pundit Jamie Redknapp shares his Inheritance Tracks: Easy by The Commodores and The Notorious B.I.G - Juicy. Sharon D. Clarke MBE is an Olivier Award-winning actor and singer. She talks about her eclectic career, from her first hit “I Wanna Give You Devotion” with Nomad in 1991, to TV roles on Holby City and Doctor Who, and an Olivier Award-winning performance in Caroline, or Change, which she was about to take to Broadway before lockdown happened. Life’s What You Make It by Phillip Schofield is out now. The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof is out now . Endless Fortune by Ify Adenuga is out now. Jumpers for Goalposts: The Making of a Footballer by Jamie Redknapp is out now. Sharon D. Clarke performs in the audio project Written on the Waves which comprises 9 world premières including Lem N Ginge: The Princess of Kakos - released on 5th October. Producer: Claire Bartleet Editor: Eleanor Garland

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Oliver Hermanus's new film about a gay teenage conscript and his brutal experience of being in the South African army during Apartheid is called Moffie, a common Afrikaans anti-gay slur. He tells us how a fear of homosexuality fuelled the problem of toxic masculinity that is still so prevalent in the country, and why he used such a provocative title for his film. This week is Lesbian Visibility Week and we’ll be considering how far LGBTQ+ campaigning progress has extended to the visibility of lesbians and lesbian relationships across books, film and TV, with Erica Gillingham, bookseller at London’s Gay’s The Word bookshop and Emma Smart, programmer for the BFI’s Flare Festival of queer cinema. Tonight is World Book Night, the annual celebration of books and writing that aims to encourage more adults to read for pleasure. Sharon D. Clarke, best known to TV audiences as Grace O'Brien in Doctor Who, will be joining Samira to read an excerpt from one of World Book Night’s specially chosen titles, Bedtime Stories for Stressed Out Adults. Digital copies of the book are available free via a link on the Front Row website. As the recent Thursday evening tradition of ClapForCarers continues shortly after we come off air, composer Anna Meredith discusses Handsfree, her instrument-free, 'body-percussion' piece which involves extensive clapping, which has been performed many times around the world and was included as part of the 2012 Proms Season. Main image: Kai Luke Brummer (Left) and Ryan de Villiers in the film Moffie Image credit: Daniel Rutland Manners/Curzon Artificial Eye Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Jerome Weatherald Studio Manager: Donald MacDonald

Stage royalty, Sharon D. Clarke speaks to Off Book about her role as Linda Loman, her journey into Theatre and what it meant to her to win the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Sharon also shares an insight into what it's like rehearsing Blues In the Night and performing Death of a Salesman and the importance of having a family of good people around you. Off Book is a podcast from Young Vic where we shine a light on the creatives that are inspiring us and a candid discussion about their career so far.

Anne McElvoy reads a new biography of Chaucer by Marion Turner called Chaucer: A European Life and talks to writer Bernardine Evaristo about her depiction of 12 characters aged 12 to 93 in her novel Girl, Woman, Other and to Candice Carty-Williams about her best-selling first novel and podcast Queenie. Plus Matt Wolf looks at representations of money, capitalism and the American dream on stage. You can hear Queenie being read on BBC Radio 4 here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p075drzy All My Sons by Arthur Miller with Sally Field and Bill Pullman in the cast runs at the Old Vic Theatre until June 8th. Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller with Wendell Pierce, Sharon D Clarke and Arinzé Kene runs at the Young Vic Theatre until 29th June The Lehman Trilogy by Stefano Massini adapted by Ben Power runs at the Picadilly Theatre in London's West End in May for a 12 week run. King Hedley II by August Wilson runs at the Theatre Royal Stratford East from 17th May to 15th June. Producer: Fiona McLean

This week Kerry Ellis and Jamie Crick take a look back over the first series of Acting Up and play some of their favourite interviews, including John Owen Jones, Rachel Tucker, Oli Tompsett, Olivier award winner Sharon D. Clarke and many more!

This week the gorgeous Natalie McQueen joins us in the studio to chat all things 9-5, Wicked and Kinky Boots. The Olivier awards take centre stage in this weeks podcast too as we celebrate the success of the winners, including Come From Away, Company and Sharon D Clarke in Caroline, Or Change. Plus, we finish up with a coffee around that famous piano at Joe Allen. Your theatre week starts here.

Trevor Nelson talks about how he became one of the country's leading R&B DJs; pigeon fancier Ian Evans sets the scene from The British Homing World Show of the Year in Blackpoool. Man Like Mobeen star and creator Guz Khan, who until recently was a Humanities teacher in the Midlands. Sharon D. Clarke shares her Inheritance Tracks. She has chosen Sweet Jamaica by Clancy Eccles and What’s Goin’ On by Marvin Gaye. Anatomist, author and broadcaster Professor Alice Roberts discusses her career and how she digs the UK with a spade and a campervan. Presented by Aasmah Mir and Suzy Klein. Producer: Corinna Jones Editor: Eleanor Garland

She has chosen Sweet Jamaica by Clancy Eccles and What’s Goin’ On by Marvin Gaye

Your theatre week is right here with West End star of ‘Caroline or Change' Sharon D Clarke, Producer Paul Taylor Mills tells us what it takes to run a successful show, the hits to look for in 2019 according to the team at Joe Allens Restaurant and what you think about ‘Company’ on at The Gielgud right now.    Also in Acting Up how you can become part of the Olivier Award Panel and have free theatre tickets for a year, we want your onstage disaster stories and all the weeks news including what the Royal Shakespeare Company think about the change in production of ‘Les Misérables’ and after Louise Redknapp is injured in rehearsals for ‘9 to 5’ physio Nikki Rawlings tells us how the stars stay in shape for doing 8 shows a week.

Caroline, Or Change, the multi-award-winning musical by Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori, draws on Kushner’s Deep South Jewish childhood to tell its tale of changing times in 60s America. The action takes place at Chanukah in 1962, as shockwaves from the assassination of JFK on 22 November rock America and the world. Aaron Gelkoff plays Noah Gellman, a nine-year-old Jewish boy whose relationship with his family’s black maid Caroline (played by Sharon D Clarke) consoles him more than his stepmother ever can after the death of his mother. Sue Kelvin plays the doting Grandma, mother of the boy’s bereaved father. Judi Herman caught up with both actors to discuss their preparations for the roles; the experience of black and Jewish minorities in 60s Louisiana and how it chimes with our current uneasy times of racism and antisemitism; and what it takes to be a star in musical theatre today – both upcoming and experienced.Caroline, Or Change runs until Saturday 9 February. 7.30pm (Mon-Sat), 2.30pm (Thu & Sat only). From £20*. Playhouse Theatre, WC2N 5DE. 084 4871 7631. www.carolineorchange.co.uk*A limited number of £5 tickets are available to ages 16-25 on the day of performance and in person from the Playhouse Theatre box office. There is also an offer on that allows anyone named Caroline a free ticket when also purchasing another paying ticket. ‘Carolines Go Free’ is an exclusive offer available via the box office in person or by phone.Read our five-star review of Caroline, Or Change on the JR blog.

TBB Talks to Olivier Award-winner Sharon D. Clarke about her reprisal of her critically-hailed performance in the role of Caroline Thibodeaux in the musical 'Caroline or Change'.  A British Black legend of the stage, Clarke has lead productions such as Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Amen Corner(National Theatre), Ghost The Musical (Piccadilly Theatre), The Life (Southwark Playhouse), Porgy and Bess (Regents Park Open Air Theatre). She was also recently seen in BBC's cult sci-fi series Doctor Who and the thriller series Informer. Directed by Michael Longhurst, Caroline, Or Change, is the celebrated musical written by Tony Kushner, author of Angels in America, with a score from Tony Award-winning Jeanine Tesori running at the West End's Playhouse Theatre from 20 November 2018 to 9 February 2019. Louisiana, 1963. Revolution is in the air, though not so much for Caroline, the poorly paid maid toiling endlessly in the sweltering basement of the Gellman household. It's a fantastical, magical place amidst the piles of laundry and singing washing machines, especially for eight-year-old Noah Gellman who sneaks downstairs to see her whenever he can. Yet a simple gesture to leave more money in Caroline's pocket is about to test who and how far the winds of change can ever really reach… Winner of the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Caroline, Or Change is a playful, funny, and deeply moving portrait of America at a time of momentous social upheaval, set to an uplifting and profound score of soul, blues, classical and traditional Jewish folk music. Find out more and book tickets here: https://carolineorchange.co.uk/

Charles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson discuss “It Takes You Away”, the ninth episode from Doctor Who Series 11, featuring Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, Kevin Eldon as Ribbons of the Seven Stomachs, Eleanor Wallwork as Hanne, and Sharon D. Clarke as Grace O’Brien! Find us here:Twitter: @NextStopSMG, @CharlesSkaggs, @JesseJacksonDFW Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/NextStopEverywherePodcast Email: NextStopEverywhereSMG@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

In our sparkly pantomime special, Doctor Who star Sharon D Clarke and her wife, panto expert Susie McKenna, discuss their enduring love for the art form and recall how they first met on a show at the Hackney Empire 20 years ago.   Lyn Gardner and Tim Bano try to convince Christmas grinch Rosemary Waugh to embrace her inner Buttons.  Plus, after a failed bid to run off and join the circus, Fergus Morgan tries his hand at becoming a pantomime dame, with some (very patient) help from the Lyric Hammersmith's Carl Mullaney.  The Stage Podcast, hosted by Tim Bano, is presented in association with Charcoalblue https://www.charcoalblue.com

Writer, director, actor, musician and YV’s artistic director - Kwame Kwame Kwei-Armah joins Dan in the studio to talk about his return to London after 7 years in the US, and his most recent musical foray into Shakespeare with Twelfth Night. They chat about upcoming production of The Convert written by Danai Gurira and starring her Black Panther co-star Letitia Wright, alongside Kwame’s ongoing digital projects including My England, a response to his perceived changes in living in England since his childhood in Southall. We also talk about the upcoming 2019 Season, with shows including creatives Idris Elba, Marianne Elliot, and Yael Faber, and the incredible acting talents of Sharon D. Clarke, Arinzé Kene and Wendell Pierce.

On Doctor Who, We Will Rock You and her latest stage role

Mazz Murray is currently playing Mama Morton in Chicago in the West End. She started out in shows including Fame, Pippin, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Boogie Nights and Rent. In 2002 Mazz joined the original cast of We Will Rock You as the Teacher. She understudied the role of Killer Queen (originally played by Sharon D. Clarke), a part she went on to play for eight years at the Dominion Theatre. After leaving the show in August 2011, Mazz joined the cast of Mamma Mia! in the West End. She was also part of the sequel to the film adaptation of the show, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018). Mazz released her debut solo album Midnight Mazz earlier this year. You can listen to it on Spotify or find it on iTunes or Amazon. She is also part of Woman, the band, who have toured with Earth, Wind and Fire and Billy Ocean. You can follow Mazz on Twitter at @mazzwoman or find more information at midnightmazz.com.

Ben and Mark meet up in a WetherSPOONS (Eh? Eh?) to discuss Jodie Whittaker's debut in The Woman Who Fell to Earth.  Along the way they'll discuss some of Doctor Who's top vagrants, the memeability of the opening episode, the strength and human frailty of the companions, James Bond and a fear of teeth.  Special guest appearance by a bemused Wetherspoons waiter.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Lee Mack, Sharon D Clarke, Brett Anderson and Yolanda Mercy for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from George Ezra and Imarhan. Producer: Tim Bano.

MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast is BACK!  After a 3 month hiatus, John and I are back to discuss the announcement of the new "TARDIS Team" - NOT COMPANIONS, MIND YOU - made by the BBC earlier this month.  We'll discuss what we know about each of the actors joining the cast, either in full-time roles (Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill, Tosin Cole) or in a 'returning' role (Sharon D. Clarke).  We'll talk about the notable absence of the word "companion" from the press release and speculate on what this might mean (if anything). We'll also discuss our recent guest appearance on the GALLIFREY PUBLIC RADIO podcast to discuss the Pertwee classic "The Time Monster" and also preview upcoming podcasts, mostly focusing on the upcoming LI Who 5 convention. We are excited to be back, so won't you please join us?  Thanks!

Show Notes On this week’s episode of This Week’s Episode, Karen, Evan, and Kris join the Midnight Society for some classic Are You Afraid of the Dark goodness. Plus, Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman get a new show, Oliver Queen knows who Bruce Wayne is, even more Doctor Who casting news, BBC makes people barf, and more! Useful Links Are You Afraid of the Dark – The Tale of Laughing in the Dark (S01E02) Meet The Judges For Amy Poehler & Nick Offerman's Brand-New Show Game of Thrones Casting News Ruins Fans’ Hopes for a Daenerys-Daario Reunion The Kids From ‘Stranger Things 2’ Forced Netflix To Let Them Swear ‘The Punisher’: Netflix finally reveals release date Could BATMAN Ever Show Up on ARROW? Jane Lynch Daytime Show In Works At Telepictures Doctor Who: Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill and Sharon D Clarke join Jodie Whittaker as regular cast members Star Trek: Discovery Renewed for Season 2 ‘SNL’s David S. Pumpkins Sketch Gets Animated Halloween Special; Tom Hanks To Voice Character Horrified Gunpowder viewers left 'throwing up' at extreme violence and horror torture scenes on BBC1 new drama Early Stranger Things season 2 review - reviewer complains that the graphics of 'Dragons Lair' wouldn't have existed in the 80s ‘This Is Us’ passes ‘Big Bang Theory’ in adults 18-49 Finn Wolfhard Exits APA After Agent Accused of Sexual Abuse Youssef, Wilmore Develop Middle Eastern Superhero Comedy Agnes Nutter in the Good Omens TV series will be played by Josie Lawrence Robert Guillaume, Dies At 89 BroadwayHD Announces New Deals with Amazon, Ericsson Social Stuff TWEP Facebook page Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Tumblr Twitch Website Contact Us

The BBC announces the cast of Doctor Who Series 11.  Joining Jodi Whitttaker in the TARDIS will be Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill. Plus, Sharon D. Clarke joins in "a returning role."  Who are these characters?  What is the returning role? Hosted by Kyle Jones and Clarence Brown. Special Guest Host from the United Kingdom: Dave Cooper of the Cultdom Collective and Doctor Who: Podshock!

The BBC announces the cast of Doctor Who Series 11!  Joining Jodi Whitttaker in the TARDIS will be Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill. Plus, Sharon D. Clarke joins in "a returning role."  Who are these characters?  What is the returning role? Hosted by Kyle Jones and Clarence Brown. Special Guest Host from the United Kingdom: Dave Cooper of the Cultdom Collective and Doctor Who: Podshock! About the Show Want more Discussing Who? Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive perks made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information on how to support the show! Join the discussion by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, find us on Instagram, and more! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PlayerFM, Stitcher, and others! Help others discover us by giving star ratings and/or recommending us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Let us know what you think! Send your feedback via email to discussingwho@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Simply dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Simply send a message on there. Like the show? Want to contribute?  Send us your feedback!  We want to hear from you! This episode of Discussing Who is brought to you by Audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/DiscussingWho.  Check out over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our Hosts on Other Shows Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) The Relativity Podcast (Lee) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Additional Information The dates for WHOlanta 2018 have been announced. The convention will be May 4-6 at the Hilton Atlanta Airport hotel. Named guests announced to date are Louise Jameson. Rachel Talalay, and more! Check out the WHOLanta website at: http:/www.wholanta.com Discussing Who will be making our first appearance at Con Kasterborous in 2018!  Alabama's Doctor Who Convention will be held on June 09 & 10, 2018. For more information, visit: https://conkasterborous.com/ Interested in more Doctor Who Comics? Visit our friends at Titan Comics. Titan publishes comics featuring the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. They also publish comics featuring Sherlock, Penny Dreadful, and more! Check them out and tell them that Discussing Who sent you. Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/discussingwho Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/discussingwho

The BBC announces the cast of Doctor Who Series 11.  Joining Jodi Whitttaker in the TARDIS will be Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill. Plus, Sharon D. Clarke joins in "a returning role."  Who are these characters?  What is the returning role? Hosted by Kyle Jones and Clarence Brown. Special Guest Host from the United Kingdom: Dave Cooper of the Cultdom Collective and Doctor Who: Podshock!

The BBC announces the cast of Doctor Who Series 11.  Joining Jodi Whitttaker in the TARDIS will be Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill. Plus, Sharon D. Clarke joins in "a returning role."  Who are these characters?  What is the returning role? Hosted by Kyle Jones and Clarence Brown. Special Guest Host from the United Kingdom: Dave Cooper of the Cultdom Collective and Doctor Who: Podshock!

Discuss on Reddit ➤ Support the Show ➤ Crack out your smoky sax and don your best femme fatale dress, as we’re going to LA in the 1940s for ‘City of Angels.’ Jimi and Tommy try and work out why we don’t see too much of this show, have a tennis match about the lyrics of the show and discuss the many opportunities for creative teams that the show offers. City of Angels (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Amazon / iTunes / Spotify   SHOW NOTES Interested in finding out more about Film Noir? Start with the quintessential Maltese Falcon! You can check out the trailer here. Visiting London anytime soon? Why not check out the West End premiere of ‘The Life’ starring Sharon D. Clarke written by ‘City of Angels’ Cy Coleman? Thoughts on City of Angels success rate Why do you think City of Angels has never kicked up a storm? Or even just never revived on Broadway? Let us know on Reddit! We often wonder what goes into the creative team’s decision to showcase what they do at the Tony’s! Have a look at what City of Angels brought to the table. Want to give yourself a challenge? License ‘City of Angels’ with your local theatre group! The recent West End revival met some good success. Donmar Artistic Director Josie Rourke weighs in on why she chose City of Angels as her first musical. A CINEMATIC QUIZ QUESTION Did you know, John Williams worked arranging the score for the 1971 film version of Fiddler on the Roof. To our knowledge, he’s only ever arranged one other song from musical theatre. This song is the title song of next week’s musical. P.S. It's not 'Thomas and the King'   

Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo's acclaimed career came to a crushing halt in the late 1940s when he and other Hollywood figures were blacklisted for their political beliefs. Starring Bryan Cranston as Trumbo, Jay Roach's film tells the story of the Oscar winning writer's relationship with the US government, studio bosses and Hollywood icons such as John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Edward G Robinson and Otto Preminger. A new ten part Sky Atlantic / HBO tv series Vinyl, created by Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter, is set in the music business in 970s New York City and stars Bobby Cannavale, with the first episode directed by Scorsese himself. At the age of 36, on the verge of completing eleven years of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. His reflections on doctoring, illness and the meaning of life form the basis of his memoir "When Breath Becomes Air" - which includes an epilogue from his wife. A new production of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom opens at the National Theatre in London - one of the ten-play Pittsburgh Cycle by August Wilson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright whose work chronicles the twentieth century African American experience. Written in 1982 and set in a recording studio in Chicago in 1927, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom features Ma Rainey, played by Sharon D Clarke, who is determined that 'Black Bottom', the song that bears her name, will be recorded her way. The Rhubarb Triangle & Other Stories is the largest Martin Parr exhibition in the UK for over a decade, comprising more than 300 photographs that span the past 40 years, and including a new commission The Rhubarb Triangle, focusing on an area of countryside known between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell in West Yorkshire, which is famous for producing early-forced rhubarb. Parr's photographs capture the back-breaking work of moving the rhubarb from field to shed, the freezing cold and exhausting labour of picking the vegetable by candlelight and the consumption of the rhubarb by coach parties and food tourists.

Chris Skinner speaks to the cast of Blues in the Night - Clive Rowe, Emi Wokoma, Nikki Davis-Jones and Sharon D Clarke, plus the director Susie McKenna. It's a one off show at the Hackney Empire on Sunday 14 July 2013, featuring four of the Empire's finest performers of recent years. Tickets via http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/bluesinthenight