Podcasts about Theatre Royal Haymarket

This week on Dish, Nick and Angela are joined by a powerhouse couple. Brian Cox is a renowned Scottish actor whose career spans more than six decades. Born in Dundee, he was classically trained before becoming a key figure in British theatre. Brian Cox made history as the first actor to portray Dr Hannibal Lecter on screen in Michael Mann's Manhunter in 1986. He went on to star in highly acclaimed films including Braveheart and The Bourne Identity.  On television, Brian Cox is now a cultural icon, thanks to his award-winning portrayal of media titan Logan Roy in Succession. Brian married his wife Nicole in 2002, and they have two sons. Nicole Ansari-Cox is an actor, director and producer. Born in Cologne, she began acting at the age of nine with a breakthrough role in the German crime series Tatort. Her career includes roles in TV shows such as Deadwood and Succession. Nicole frequently shares the stage with her husband, including their current performance in The Score at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Nick prepares the couple's favourite cocktail, a frozen margarita, to start while Angela prepares roast trout with soy, orange and chilli, based on a sweet and spicy salmon recipe from Waitrose. The experts at Waitrose pair this with an English white wine, Chapel Down Bacchus. This episode is one of those great Dish double dates. Brian and Nicole talk about their new play and its parallels with modern life. They share some hilarious insights into their marriage and Brian's eating habits, and treat us to some amazing anecdotes from the set of Succession. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can't all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help.  Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer them in a future episode.   Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions

Episode 089: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Matthew McFrederick Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We'll discuss the play's origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For us the play is the thing. Samuel Beckett's tragicomedy, Waiting for Godot, is a notoriously confounding work of theatre. The play is renowned for its lack of conventional plot or exposition, and for its existential predicament. Given its desolate philosophical landscape it is also surprisingly funny. Its theatrical imagery and intellectual provocation remain as potent as when it was first performed in Paris in 1953. As we record this episode an illustrious production is on stage at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London starring Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati. I am delighted to be joined by Dr Matt McFrederick from the University of Reading to help survey this famously challenging landmark of modern drama.

Nikita Johal is playing Younger Gemma in the premiere of Now That's What I Call A Musical.The show is currently embarking on a tour across the UK and Ireland. Written by Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Now That's What I Call A Musical features hits by Blondie, Tears For Fears, Spandau Ballet, Eurythmics and more.Most recently Nikita played Mandy and understudied Malika & Gold in Frankie Goes To Bollywood (UK Tour / Southbank Centre)Her theatre credits also include: The World Goes Round (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), Princess Caraboo in Princess Caraboo (Finborough Theatre), Yonah in Children Of Eden (Union Theatre), Wendla inSpring Awakening (Hope Mill Theatre), Laputa in The Snow Queen (The Everyman, Liverpool), Selma Karamy in Broken Wings, (Theatre Royal Haymarket, The Other Palace & Beittidine Festival, Lebanon), Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty (Watford Palace Theatre), Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (Newbury Corn Exchange), Lily/Ladybird in What The Ladybird Heard (The Palace, West End & UK Tour), Understudy Neera/Bollywood Ensemble in Migrations (Welsh National Opera UK Tour), Asma/Kelly in The Wife Of Willesden (The Kiln & Boston/New York), Princess Katherine/Gower/Costable in Henry V & The Franklyn in The Canterbury Tales (Guildford Shakespeare Company), Maud in The Invincibles (Queens Theatre Hornchurch & The New Wolsey) and Fairy Sugarsnap in Jack & The Beanstalk (Evolution Pantomimes). Now That's What I Call A Musical is touring until April 2025. Visit www.thenowmusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Lucian Msamati has played leading roles on our most famous stages: Salieri in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus at the National Theatre, Iago in Othello at the Royal Shakespeare Company and Estragon opposite Ben Whishaw in Waiting for Godot at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. He started out performing – in his words – ‘for farmers sitting on beer crates in rural Africa, with tables for a stage'. And when he decided to leave Zimbabwe, where he began his career, to see if he could make it in the UK, he had to work as a cleaner to pay the bills. His perseverance paid off: as well as success on stage, he's appeared in high-profile TV shows, including Game of Thrones and the Number One Ladies Detective Agency. After his role in Amadeus, it's no surprise to find Mozart among his musical passions, which also include Satie, Tchaikovsky and an unusual track by Stevie Wonder.Presenter Michael Berkeley Producer Clare Walker

In this episode, we welcome back Rachel Lynes, founder of The Sing Space, to share her journey of growing one choir to 40 adult musical theatre choirs across the UK. Rachel discusses the challenges of building a successful choir community, finding the perfect venue, recruiting members, and creating meaningful connections through music. We dive into exciting projects like her collaboration with Gareth Malone and she gives tips for aspiring choir leaders. Whether you're looking to start your own choir or grow an existing one this episode is full of inspiring insights.QUOTE‘I didn't realise what this was that we were setting up… I thought we were doing musical theatre choirs, and now I'm like, no, no, no—this is so much more.'00:04:00 From 1 choir to 40 choirs nationwide network00:06:00 Financial realities of running choirs00:10:00 The importance of venue choice00:12:00 Recruiting choir members00:15:00 Authentic marketing tips00:22:00 Selecting & arranging Musical Theatre songs 00:25:00 How to teach harmony effectively00:30:00 Incorporating vocal technique into choir sessions00:32:00 Advice for aspiring choir leaders 00:39:00 How to start your own choir00:43:00 Gareth Malone TourClick for presenter biosRELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSSinging Teachers Talk Ep.28 Finding the Fundamental Truths of SingingGareth MaloneBarbara Tanze  Heidi Moss: heidimosserickson.comSinging Teachers Talk Ep.55 Teaching Singing for Mental Health and WellbeingSinging Teachers Talk Ep.122 Discovering the Well-Being Benefits of Community ChoirsNaveen Arles: naveenarles.comABOUT THE GUESTFondly named, 'the voice whisperer' by the singers she works with, Rachel's rigorously technical yet accessible approach combines the science with the heart. Rachel works with singers who include recording artists, West End performers and Vocal Coaches. She has been studying the voice for over 20 years.As a performer, she spent 10 years playing leading roles in the West End and internationally.She is published in the Journal of Voice. Recommendations for voice healthcare based on expert-by-experience and practitioner consensus. She has lectured at The Theatre Royal Haymarket, many of the top training institutions and at the Vocal Health Education BioPsychosocial conference in London, co-authoring a speech with clinician Joanna Cazden.Rachel is director of Sing Space Choirs, offering Musical Theatre singing to almost a two thousand singers per week. As a vocal coach, Rachel incorporates singing technique into each session, including tips on mindset, breathing, posture, range, muscle release and lots more.Guest Websites: rachellynes.co.uk   www.singspacechoir.com BAST Training is here to help singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. Website: basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | Join the Free FB Group "I am so glad I took the course! It has given me the confidence to move forward in my teaching knowing that I am practising safely, with a wealth of knowledge and support that I simply didn't have before! The training is comprehensive, immediately applicable, massively informative and so engaging! LOVED it!" Hayley Ross, UK...more testimonials

This week, Mary Beard joins us to explain why two recently discovered fragments of Euripides are big news; and an interview with director James Macdonald and actor Lucian Msamati on their new production of Waiting for Godot.'Ino' and 'Polyidus', by Euripides'Waiting for Godot', by Samuel Beckett, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, until December 14 2024Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Across the world, the rise of various forms of authoritarianism and ethno-nationalism seems to be on an ever upward trend. This creates huge uncertainties across multiple dimensions – personal, cultural, political, and not least of which in challenges business leaders face as they attempt to navigate across this uncertainty. All of this turmoil is, according to Larry Kramer - the Vice Chancellor and President of the London School of Economics - to be expected. Neo-liberalism, the once dominant political/economic paradigm, is no longer able to explain or order our understandings of our world. This triggers a search for, and creation of, alternatives. If, or until a different liberal paradigm emerges, we are destined to contend with illiberal, authoritarian and often ethno-national alternatives. In this podcast Larry and I discuss the fall of neo-liberalism and the emerging contours of what may come to replace it. How and when this new paradigm emerges and whether it will successfully defeat the existing alternatives is perhaps the most important question we will face in the next decade(s). Larry provides a thoughtful and provocative framework in which to understand these macro trends. Prior to being appointed to lead the LSE, Larry was the President of the Willam and Flora Hewlett Foundation for 12 years. With assets of over $14 billion, the Foundation is one of the largest sources of grants in the USA. Prior to his work at the Foundation, Larry was the Dean of the Stanford Law School and is a world expert in US Constitutional law and the role of judicial review within that system.Not wanting to miss the opportunity to discuss recent shifts in the US Supreme Court with such an expert, at the end of our conversation we discuss these developments as an example of the power of a paradigm shift - the rise of ‘originalism' as a reaction to the state-led expansion of individual rights – to take on real world consequences. In this context, we discuss the Dobbs decision, the overturning of the Chevron defence and the emerging presidential immunity doctrine.My discussion with Larry reminded me of how fortunate we are at TRIUM to have the LSE as a partner. The depth of analysis and understanding of the macro trends affecting the environment in which business operates continues to be a unique selling point of our EMBA. Enjoy the show!CitationsOperation Mincemeat by Cummings, D. Hodgson N. and Roberts Z. at the New Diorama Theatre,London.A Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde and adapted by Kip Williams, with Sarah Snook at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London.Labatut B. (2024) The Maniac. Pushkin Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Muscato is preparing to play three solo concerts at Cadogan Hall. Celebrating his career and favourite things, the first two shows sold out in minutes before a third was added. This weekend Jamie will star as Billy Bigelow in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel in Concert at the Royal Festival Hall with a 30-piece orchestra.Some of Jamie's most recent theatre credits include starring as Christian in Moulin Rouge! (Piccadilly Theatre), Matty in 13 Going on 30 (workshop), Guy in Once In Concert (London Palladium), Enjolras in Les Misérables The Staged Concert (Sondheim Theatre) and Tony in West Side Story (Leicester Curve).Jamie originated the role of JD in Andy Fickman's UK premiere of Heathers at the Other Palace and Theatre Royal Haymarket. Some of Jamie's other theatre credits include: Story Edward in Big Fish (The Other Palace), Ben in Lazarus (King's Cross Theatre), George Jacob Holyoake in A Subject of Scandal and Concern (Finborough Theatre), Jake in Stay Awake Jake (The Vaults), Joe in Bend it Like Beckham (Phoenix Theatre), Anthony in Sweeney Todd (Welsh National Opera), Nathan in House of Mirrors and Hearts (Arcola Theatre), Eddie in Dogfight (Southwark Playhouse), The Light Princess (National Theatre), Rock of Ages (Shaftesbury Theatre), Love Story (Duchess Theatre) and Jean Prouvaire in Les Misérables (25th-anniversary tour). Jamie made his professional debut in the original UK cast of Spring Awakening at the Lyric Hammersmith and Novello Theatre. Jamie recently reunited with the company to perform a one-off reunion concert to mark the show's 15th anniversary at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Some of Jamie's screen credits include The Chemistry of Death, The Undeclared War, Pistol, Doctors Cilla and the Les Misérables film.Jamie plays Cadogan Hall on 21st and 22nd July 2024. Visit www.cadoganhall.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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

Mickey-Jo recently attended the opening night of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, a new theatrical adaptation of the Oscar Wilde story, transferring to London from Australia. The play stars succession star Sarah Snook in a tour de force performance as each of the narrative's characters, aided by cutting edge deployment of live camera feeds and prerecorded footage. But how many cameras is too many? Find out more about Mickey-Jo's conflicted thoughts on this production in the new review... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

We're joined by Hattie Morahan at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Hattie stars in Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts, directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins. This play is a first for Shakespeare's Globe...And our reviews this week are:Harold Pinter's The Homecoming, directed by Matthew Dunster and stars Jared Harris (Chernobyl, Mad Men), Joe Cole (Gangs of London, Peaky Blinders), and Lisa Diveney (Call the Midwife), at the Young Vic.Infinite Life, at the National Theatre. This is by American playwright Annie Baker and directed by James Macdonald.Plus in our news portion of the show we discuss the news of Red Pitch moving to the West End, and that Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati will star in Waiting for Godot at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.Get in touch at theatrepod@standard.co.ukFor all the latest news visit standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week brought the bombshell announcement that the popular musical HEATHERS would be ending its run at the Other Palace Theatre in London on 3rd September.The show, which originally starred Carrie Hope Fletcher, Jodie Steele, Jamie Muscato and more, is currently also on a 2nd UK tour and has played 2 limited runs at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End before returning to its original venue.This closure raises many questions, including which show will be the next to open at the Other Palace as well as whether this may accelerate Mean Girls' journey to the West End.Check out today's episode to find out more about this announcement, what it means, and don't forget to comment below with all of your thoughts!•00:00 | introduction01:20 | why is it closing?11:28 | what's coming next?•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 70,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Episode 065: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame Host: Douglas Schatz Guests: Tom Basden and Daniel Raggett Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We'll discuss the play's origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For us the play is the thing. Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame is both an hilarious farce and a biting satire. Written in 1970 as an “act of intervention” in response to the unexplained death of a prisoner in police custody in Milan, it became a huge global hit. An acclaimed new adaptation that updates the setting and scandal to modern-day Britain is currently playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London, and I'm delighted to be joined by its writer, Tom Basden, and the director, Daniel Raggett, to talk about their adaptation and the enduring relevance of Fo's original.

In this podcast we go to the heart of the London theatre with a look back at the history of the Theatre Royal Haymarket. From the early days to helping people start now, join us as we look back....

Double Tony Award-winning American playwright Michael R. Jackson joins us to chat about his Broadway show A Strange Loop, which is now on at London's Barbican. The 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner tells us about the long journey to success, life as a theatre usher before fame, his irritation with Disney corporate rules, a “complex phone relationship” with American actor Tyler Perry, and his upcoming musical project based on the film Teeth.What did we think of Lily Allen in The Pillowman? Also starring Paul Kaye, the “miserable” play is written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Matthew Dunster.For our second review, it's Accidental Death of an Anarchist, starring Daniel Rigby. Dario Fo's 1970 political farce has been adapted by Tom Basden and is now on at the Theatre Royal Haymarket - but did it deserve a West End transfer? To hear Daniel Rigby's interview in full, click this link.Also, what's happening in stage news this week, Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James are to star in a new West End play, Lyonesse at the Harold Pinter Theatre.Plus, have theatre employers failed to learn lessons from Covid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merryl Ansah is currently playing Nala in the West End production of The Lion King at the Lyseum Theatre, a role she previously understudied in the show. Merryl originally did an Accounting and Management degree before completing an MA at the Royal Academy of Music. Some of her theatre credits include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK & Ireland Tour), Crazy for You (Chichester Festival Theatre) and A Christmas Carol (Old Vic). Merryl understudied Heather Duke in the original West End cast of Heathers at the Theatre Royal Haymarket before taking over the role full-time for the show's first ever UK & Ireland tour. In this episode, Merryl discusses all-things The Lion King, venturing into theatre after doing an Accounting and Management degree as well as highlights from the shows she has been a part of so far in her career. The Lion King is booking at the Lyseum Theatre until Sunday 11th February 2024. Visit www.thelionking.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Olivia Moore is currently playing Sandy in the West End revival of Grease.Returning to the Dominion Theatre for a second year, this is an all-new production of Grease directed by Nikolai Foster with choreography by Dame Arlene Philips. Olivia made her professional debut in the UK premiere of Heathers at The Other Palace and stayed with the show for its West End transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket, understudying the roles of Veronica and Heather McNamara.She went on to join the original West End cast of Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre, understudying and regularly playing the roles of Jenna and Dawn.In this episode, Olivia discusses what it's like to be returning to Grease, combatting nerves, conquering huge roles and lots more. Grease runs at the Dominion Theatre until 28th October. Visit www.greasemusical.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

“Baby Fishmouth.” “I'll have what she's having”. The Wagon Wheel Coffee Table. And the elaborate apple pie order that has inspired thousands of elaborate apple pie orders in diners and restaurants everywhere. In the 30 plus years since this 80's flick was released, nearly every scene has become iconic and the stuff of rom-com legend. So in honor of Valentine's Day, cuddle up with the one you love and join Tim Williams and guest co-host, Bethany Wells, as they discuss “When Harry Met Sally” from 1989 on this episode of the 80's Flick Flashback. Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: In many romantic comedies, there is a bullying significant other or a contrived misunderstanding that would keep the two leads apart. This film is special in that it has neither of these clichés; the only thing keeping Harry and Sally apart is their own various neuroses. Harry is shown reading Stephen King's "Misery." The film adaptation would be the next movie directed by Rob Reiner. In early 2004, the film was adapted for the stage in a Theatre Royal Haymarket production starring Luke Perry and Alyson Hannigan. Mplly Ringwold and Michael Landes later replaced Hannigan and Perry for the second cast. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes https://collider.com/galleries/when-harry-met-sally-behind-the-scenes/ https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/05/when-harry-met-sally-making-of-scenes/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/57846/15-fun-facts-about-when-harry-met-sally Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver Send us an email or reach out to us on social media to let us know what you liked, what you loved, what we may have missed, or what 80's movie we should discuss next! Email - moviviewspodcast@gmail.com Facebook - Moviviews Presents 80's Flick Flashback Podcast (Fan Page) & Moviviews News & Reviews (Group Page) InstaGram - 80's Flick Flashback Twitter - @80_podcast Website - www.80sflickflashback.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/moviviews80sff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviviews80sff/support

Marc Antolin is preparing to play Leo Matienne in RSC's new musical The Magician's Elephant.Adapted from Kate DiCamillo's novel, The Magician's Elephant has book & lyrics by Nancy Harris and music & lyrics by Marc Teitler. The production is directed by Sarah Tipple.The Magician's Elephant marks Marc's return to the RSC, having originated the role of Rudolpho in Matilda The Musical.Just a few of Marc's credits include The Music Man, Singin' in the Rain & Amadeus (Chichester), Taken At Midnight  (Chichester & Theatre Royal Haymarket), Imagine This (New London Theatre), Hello Dolly & Into The Woods (Regent's Park), From Here To Eternity (Shaftesbury Theatre), The Trial (Young Vic), Peter Pan (National Theatre), Twelth Night (Shakespeare's Globe), Romantics Anonymous (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic & US tour) and Camelot (Watermill). Additionally, Marc was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.This episode was recorded in-person at the RSC's studios in London.The Magician's Elephant runs at the RSC's Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford Upon Avon from Monday 18th October until Saturday 1st January. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Vicki is on her hollybobs so James recruits his nieces, Pamela and Virginia.  They drag him to see 'Heathers' at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. But was it the Prom Queen of Musicals, or did it flunk out before graduation?  Download the podcast to find out!

Christina is starring as Veronica in the West End production of Heathers at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Heathers previously enjoyed two record-breaking seasons, launching at London's The Other Palace and transferring to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018. It has now returned to the West End, in addition to launching a UK tour. Christina's theatre credits include understudying Magnolia in Show Boat (Sheffield / West End), playing Johanna in Sweeney Todd (Derby Theatre / Mercury Theatre), Sharon in Finian's Rainbow (Union Theatre) and Christine in a concert staging of The Phantom of the Opera (Guernsey). Christina created the role of Raven in Bat Out Of Hell, playing the role in Manchester, the West End and New York. Most recently she has ventured into the world of screen, working on a plethora of exciting projects. Heathers runs at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until 11th September 2021. Visit www.heathersthemusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

This week we're back in the studio with performer & writer Nadim Naaman (Phantom / Rumi)! Nadim tells us all about the concept album for his second musical, Rumi.Andrew & Nadim discuss Be More Chill, the current rules in England for self isolation and Sutton Forster's apology for the offensive video that recently resurfaced of her performing And I Am Telling You. They also discuss the latest news about Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Get Up Stand Up, The Addams Family, Waitress and more!Nadim's theatre credits include playing Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (West End),  On The Town (Royal Albert Hall), Sweeney Todd (West End), One Man Two Guvnors (West End) and most recently A Little Night Music (Holland Park Opera).   His debut musical Broken Wings was staged at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and received a Middle Eastern tour. Both Broken Wings and Rumi are co-written by Dana Al Fardan. The concept album for Rumi is out now on all digital music platforms!Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures. 

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This weeks episode is with theatre, comedy and screen producer, KITTY WORDSWORTH. Kitty and I have been comrades in the DDC (Dead Dad Club) since we met at University, and for so many years had these intimate, private conversations (usually lying in bed at the dead of night - no pun intended) talking about our grief and how we felt about our consecutive deceased dads. These conversations we’re definitely led by Kitty - I take no credit - as Kitty walks through the world with an authentic and direct honesty which allows people to trust and feel comfortable around her instantly. This transparency luckily doesn’t stop at subject matters most find awkward or taboo, allowing whoever she’s speaking to to feel as if they could just be discussing what they had for lunch that day. She allowed me talk about my dad in a way nobody ever had. She has a gift she doesn’t even know she’d giving. Kitty’s career started earlier than most, producing shows at Jermyn Street Theatre at the ripe old age of 21 and founding a theatre company (@damselproductions) at the age of 22, where she has showcased performances at Soho Theatre, Theatre Royal Haymarket, The Bunker, Theatre 503, Live@Zedel and Southwark Playhouse, to name just a few. Her work ethic and savvy creativity has always inspired me, and it was so very wonderful having her on Daddy Issues to delve back into our no.1 fave topic. * If you like what you hear, it would be so appreciated if you could rate, review and subscribe as we love hearing your thoughts and feedback, and it helps get the podcast to reach more ears. * Created | Hosted | Produced by Angharad George-Carey Mastered and Compressed | by Worgie Productions Music | by Julietta * Social Media: Angharad George-Carey @angharadgeorgecarey Daddy Issues Podcast @thedaddyissuespodcast Kitty Wordsworth @kittywordsworth Damsel Productions @damselproductions * If you'd like to seek guidance and support for any issues raised in the episodes there are three websites we would recommend depending on your individual needs: www.juliasamuel.co.uk JULIA SAMUEL MBE www.blackmindsmatteruk.com BLACK MINDS MATTER www.griefuntangled.com GREIF UNTANGLED www.thecalmzone.net CALM * We love hearing from you! To contact us, email thedaddyissuespod@gmail.com

Paul is a multi-award winning theatre producer. He is currently Advisory Producer to Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Really Useful Group and is Affiliate Producer of The Other PalaceTheatre in Victoria. Credits include : Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Southwark Playhouse); Heathers : the musical (TheOther Palace and The Theatre Royal Haymarket); Murder For Two (Watermill Theatre and The Other Palace); The Wild Party (The Other Palace); European Premiere of Disney’s Peter and the Starcatcher (Royal and Derngate, Northampton); Side Show (Southwark Playhouse);The Last Five Years (St. James Theatre-winner of the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Off-West End Production; End of The Rainbow (UK Tour); In The Heights (Kings Cross Theatre and Southwark Playhouse-winner of three Olivier Awards); Casa Valentina (Southwark Playhouse) and Carrie-The Musical (Southwark Play-house-winner of The WhatsOnStageOff West End Award). Associate Producer-The Importance Of Being Earnest starring David Suchet (UK Tour and the Vaudeville Theatre) Instagram: @paul_taylor_mills Host Jamie Neale discussing rituals and habitual patterns in personal and work life. We ask questions about how to become more aware of one self and the world around us, how do we become 360 with ourselves? Host Instagram: @jamienealejn Podcast Instagram: @360_yourself Music From Electric Fruit Produced by Tom Dalby Composed by Toby Wright

Listen, subscribe & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Sign up to our newsletter! Tell me, “How many of your favourite old and new tales epic adventures have London as their setting?”. Quite a few right? For this “The Rolistes Present…”,  I am joined by three Tabletop RPG specialists of the “Big Smoke”: Lynne is Associate Editor for Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu line with experience as editor and writer for Nightfall Games, Cubicle 7, Pelgrane Press, Green Ronin, and Modiphius as well as designer of her own ENnie-nominated steampunk game: Cogs, Cakes & Swordsticks. Chaosium is currently developing the Rivers of London Roleplaying Game, based on Ben Aaronovitch's urban fantasy “Peter Grant” series.Andrew is a freelance writer who was part of the team of Vampire The Masquerade: The Fall of London and now works on Dune: Adventures in the Imperium for Modiphius. He also previously contributed to Victoriana, Dr Who, Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000AD, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Trek Adventures among many others. He also produces his own games as ‘Corone Design‘. Finally, he works as a lighting technician at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London's West End.Sean is a lost northerner in the Big Smoke. He is the author of the successfully crowdfunded The London Masters Guide. This book is the world's first tour book that blends real-life travel with the magical genre of fantasy. As an essential guide to one of the world's most storied cities, it is filled with curious attractions, macabre history, and legendary destinations. I hope you will find this panel informative and entertaining. Please let us know about your own adventures set in London. Kalum Listen, rate or review the show on Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also download the episode. Please consider contributing to my Patreon, making a modest donation via Paypal or even support your show at no extra cost via your purchases on DriveThru RPG. Newsletter: Subscribe here Email: Rolistespod@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok: @rolistespod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rolistespod Website: https://rolistespod.wordpress.com/ The Rolistes Podcast by Kalum is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Logo The Rolistes Podcast brand new logo by Rollin Kunz. Please check his excellent work at https://www.rollinkunz.com. Merchandising, including t-shirts, with the logo and many more cool “The Rolistes Podcast” art by Rolin Kunz is available via our TeePublic store. Music Theme song: "Life Is A Game (Instrumental)" by Mise Available for free download at http://freemusicarchive.org/

Listen, subscribe & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Sign up to our newsletter! Tell me, “How many of your favourite old and new tales epic adventures have London as their setting?”. Quite a few right? For this “The Rolistes Present…”,  I am joined by three Tabletop RPG specialists of the “Big Smoke”: Lynne is Associate Editor for Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu line with experience as editor and writer for Nightfall Games, Cubicle 7, Pelgrane Press, Green Ronin, and Modiphius as well as designer of her own ENnie-nominated steampunk game: Cogs, Cakes & Swordsticks. Chaosium is currently developing the Rivers of London Roleplaying Game, based on Ben Aaronovitch's urban fantasy “Peter Grant” series.Andrew is a freelance writer who was part of the team of Vampire The Masquerade: The Fall of London and now works on Dune: Adventures in the Imperium for Modiphius. He also previously contributed to Victoriana, Dr Who, Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000AD, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Trek Adventures among many others. He also produces his own games as ‘Corone Design‘. Finally, he works as a lighting technician at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London's West End.Sean is a lost northerner in the Big Smoke. He is the author of the successfully crowdfunded The London Masters Guide. This book is the world's first tour book that blends real-life travel with the magical genre of fantasy. As an essential guide to one of the world's most storied cities, it is filled with curious attractions, macabre history, and legendary destinations. I hope you will find this panel informative and entertaining. Please let us know about your own adventures set in London. Kalum Listen, rate or review the show on Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also download the episode. Please consider contributing to my Patreon, making a modest donation via Paypal or even support your show at no extra cost via your purchases on DriveThru RPG. Newsletter: Subscribe here Email: Rolistespod@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok: @rolistespod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rolistespod Website: https://rolistespod.wordpress.com/ The Rolistes Podcast by Kalum is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Logo The Rolistes Podcast brand new logo by Rollin Kunz. Please check his excellent work at https://www.rollinkunz.com. Merchandising, including t-shirts, with the logo and many more cool “The Rolistes Podcast” art by Rolin Kunz is available via our TeePublic store. Music Theme song: "Life Is A Game (Instrumental)" by Mise Available for free download at http://freemusicarchive.org/

The Amplify Podcast is a new strand in our Playcast series. Our Amplify Producer, Craig Gilbert, has been holed up in his makeshift bedroom studio talking to a host of exciting artists of national and international renown. These conversations cover career and process as well as offering a few exciting ideas to explore from home during this time of Social Distancing. In this episode Craig talks with Natalie Abrahami.Natalie read English Literature at Cambridge University and started out at the Royal Court as a Graduate Trainee before training with the Young Vic and National Theatre. She was awarded the James Menzies-Kitchin Award for Emerging Directors in 2005. Between 2007 and 2012 Natalie was Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre, Notting Hill with Carrie Cracknell. During their tenure they were awarded the Paul Hamlyn Breakthrough Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs. Natalie then went on to join the Young Vic as Genesis Fellow and Associate Director 2013-16. She has also been Associate Artist at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton and at Hull Truck. Work for theatre and opera includes: Swive [Elizabeth] (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe), ANNA (National Theatre),The Meeting (Chichester Festival Theatre), Machinal (Almeida), Wings, Happy Days, After Miss Julie and Ah, Wilderness! (Young Vic); Queen Anne (Royal Shakespeare Company and Theatre Royal Haymarket); How the Whale Became and Other Tales (Linbury, Royal Opera House); The Eleventh Capital (Royal Court); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Headlong); Pericles (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre); Yerma (Hull Truck); Play and Not I (Battersea Arts Centre). Natalie's productions at the Gate Theatre include Vanya and The Kreutzer Sonata (which later transferred to La MaMa, New York). Film credits include Mayday, The Roof and Life’s a Pitch.

In this episode, we sit down with West End star Ryan Hutton. Ryan's currently playing the role of Rodney Trotter in the London production of Only Fools and Horses The Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket. In this episode, Ryan tells us about taking one of the most TV characters of all time to stage, the feedback he's had from original cast members, and why he was England's lucky mascot at the World Cup. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.

ArtistYou can also watch this episode on Youtube where English, Italian and Spanish subtitles are available or visit the Metralla Rosa website for more details.Nick Cuthell is a figurative artist from New Zealand with a modern image and a direct and frank manner – yet we could easily imagine him dressed in 19th century fashion walking the streets of London or Florence. This invisible link to the past may be exactly what informs his style of art, which is distinctly realistic and in keeping with the European impressionist and neoclassical portraiture tradition of the 1800s.His gentle eyes are especially good at capturing genuine refinement and beauty, and for this Nick relies on the traditional painting techniques known as ‘Alla Prima‘, or ‘L’Atelier‘, where students learn directly from maestros.Nick has a sweet tendency to recreate aesthetic and ethical virtue through his paintings. Like a modern-day gentleman trying to rescue a beautiful painting tradition, his very presence calls for serenity, and for a validation of beauty that exists only in what is evoked with purified simplicity and unquestionable dignity.Nick has been fortunate enough to be able to portray prominent contemporary personalities such as the renowned British actor Ian Mckellen, as well as other actors from the film ‘The Hobbit‘. He was also asked to paint the cast of ‘Waiting for Godot‘ by the Theatre Royal Haymarket. He has portrayed writer Martin Sherman, British/Nigerian actress Gloria Onitiri, and most recently Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender woman with the rank of mayor and later, member of the New Zealand parliament. However, for obvious reasons, it is his portrait of the current queen, Elizabeth II, commissioned by The New Zealand Portrait Gallery that was the great turning point of his career.Carla and Nick share a beautiful relationship of mutual cooperation and silent approval for the human and professional, which is why this interview has an aura of friendship pervading everything it touches. This episode of Metralla Rosa is a delightful, gentle walk through the life of a painter that should not be missed.And now, enjoy the interview!Related LinksWebsite | Instagram__________ArtistaNick Cuthell es un artista figurativista de origen Neozelandés que aunque tiene una imagen muy contemporánea y un modo de ser muy franco y directo, cualquiera podría fácilmente imaginar ataviado a la usanza del siglo 19th transitando las calles de Londres o Florencia. Y es quizás esta invisible conexión con el pasado lo que define su estilo artístico, claramente realista y apegado...for further information about this interview, including links to anything mentioned by Nick, or to continue reading this text in Spanish, English and Italian, visit the Metralla Rosa website.

*Mildest of Spoilers!* Au Revoir! Bailey and Tom get together to discuss their recent trip to the Theatre Royal Haymarket, to watch Paul Whitehouse and company in the fantastic show - Only Fools and Horses: The Musical. Please subscribe to our show and be on the look-out for our next release coming soon! TTFN, JBP

Join Nick and Rachael as they discuss Only Fools and Horses - which is currently packing 'em in at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and then Nick and Jonathan Cohen discuss Amelie - which is touring the UK!  https://onlyfoolsmusical.com http://ameliethemusical.com  

Rebecca Lock is one of my absolute favourite actors. She is currently stealing the show in Heathers at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End. A show she’s been with since its first London workshop in 2017, through its run at The Other Palace earlier this year before its transfer. Among her credits are both the title role and Mrs Banks in Mary Poppins (not at the same time), Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in Avenue Q (at the same time), Carlotta in Phantom of the Opera and Bertrande in Martin Guerre. In this episode we talked about working with Carrie Hope Fletcher, how the devoted Heathers fans go to an incredible effort to dress up as their favourite characters, and how she picks her Steve every night (if you know, you know). You can see Rebecca as Ms Fleming in Heathers until 3rd November 2018. The show continues at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until 24th November.

In this Episode, We Talk about Les mis, Cats the new live-action movie, Theatre Royal Haymarket and see how many times Tom says 'Peter Dinklage' We review Jaz's choice of 'Bare: A pop opera' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it. We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be. (here's a clue, it's not Jaz) We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/ So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen. Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page Yours From The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna) Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett Lucie's Choice - Surrey Showcase - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/surrey-showcase Jaz's Choice - The Wind in the willows - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-wind-in-the-willows-1533113146 Anna's Choice - Sister Act - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/sister-act-1526505750 Tom's Choice - Come follow the band - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/come-follow-the-band Lucie's Article - https://blog.musicaltheatrenews.com/2018/07/les-miserables-to-move-from-queens.html?m=1 Jaz's Article - https://www.theatricalrights.co.uk/show/the-wind-in-the-willows/ Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/top-10-selling-shows-july_47264.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2august2018 Tom's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/schedule-of-upcoming-movie-musical-adaptations-com-216487

Ian was live and was joined by a wide variety of actors on this week's show. First up was Richard Wisker, a cast member of Tracy Beaker, who was in the studio to chat all about his career, from acting to music, and he was followed by George Blagden & Sebastian Roche, who are both cast members in Moliere's Tartuffe, which is currently mid-run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until the end of July. Ian also ran a Twitter poll about Producer Nat's height, and Barry was on the receiving of a joke.

Ian was live and was joined by a wide variety of actors on this week’s show. First up was Richard Wisker, a cast member of Tracy Beaker, who was in the studio to chat all about his career, from acting to music, and he was followed by George Blagden & Sebastian Roche, who are both cast members in Moliere’s Tartuffe, which is currently mid-run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until the end of July. Ian also ran a Twitter poll about Producer Nat’s height, and Barry was on the receiving of a joke.

A bilingual production of Moliere's Tartuffe at Theatre Royal Haymarket, written by Christopher Hampton and updated to a setting in contemporary Los Angeles sounds like a winning formula. It has had some damning reviews elsewhere in the press; what will our reviewers make of it? Francois Ozon's newest film L'amant Double deals with a Hitchcockian plot line involving twin psychiatrists both treating the same beautiful young woman who is having emotional and relationship problems. They also both happen to be sleeping with her too. It's very slick, stylish and French but is it any good? A final collection of short stories by acclaimed Irish writer William Trevor, who died in 2016, has just been published. We discuss "Last Stories" Animals and Us is the latest exhibition at Turner Contemporary in Margate; it reflects on the relationship between humans and other animals. How well does it deal with such a gargantuan subject? Elmore Leonard's book Get Shorty was made into a successful film in 1995 and is now a TV series starring Chris O'dowd. Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Christopher Frayling, Rebecca Stott and Tiffany Jenkins. The producer is Oliver Jones.

This week we're discussing new West End play Venus In Fur, currently on at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London -- starring Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer and David Oakes from ITV's Victoria. It's a comedic two-hander play that quickly turns chilling (and that we were wholly surprised by!) Warning --- our podcast is not spoiler-free this week as we discuss the ending of the show! Alongside that, listen in to hear us talk about our favourites of the week, including Philip Pullman's Northern Lights and Margaret Attwood's Alias Grace. You can connect with us @realllw on Twitter or leave your comments on this track, and enjoy!

The Royal Shakespeare Company production of Queen Anne has opened at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket. Set in the early 18th century, the play charts the intimate and increasingly fraught relationship between the childless and insecure queen and her closest confidante Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough. Romola Garai who plays Sarah Churchill and writer Helen Edmundson discuss this often overlooked British monarch. For our Queer Icons series, the Oscar-winning writer of Moonlight, Tarell Alvin McCraney, champions the film Paris is Burning, about drag houses, drag balls and fabulousness in 1980s New York. Queer Icons is Front Row's celebration of LGBTQ culture, to mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. The philanthropist Lloyd Dorfman today announced a major donation to the Royal Academy of Arts in London with a view to transforming the future of architecture at the institution. Architecture critic Hugh Pearman assess the significance of his contribution.The outgoing Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Mervyn Morris, was on Front Row recently. Today Samira meets his successor, Lorna Goodison, the first female to hold that post. She explains her role as 'praise-singer to the nation'. Her Collected Poems has just been published and from this monumental book she reads work that expresses her admiration for the Jamaican people, their language and her love of the landscape of the island. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Edwina Pitman.

As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast 05-Feb-2017 With T R P Watson  - JohnnyFox - PaulInLondon - Gareth James - Phil from the West End Whingers  -   Plays Discussed Dirty Great Love Story - Arts Theatre  [00:20]   She Loves Me - Menier Chocolate Factory  [06:29]   Love’s Labour’s Lost - RSC, Theatre Royal Haymarket  [15:32]   Much Ado About Nothing - RSC, Theatre Royal Haymarket  

Libby Purves meets hypnotist and self-help writer Paul McKenna; theatre director Jonathan Church; chef Judy Joo and Rear Admiral Kit Layman. Judy Joo is a Korean-American chef. Her new TV series, Korean Food Made Simple, explores South Korea's food markets, culinary traditions and street food. Judy graduated in engineering and worked in New York's financial district before enrolling at the French Culinary Institute. Based in London, she has worked at Claridges, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck. Korean Food Made Simple is broadcast on Food Network UK. Rear Admiral Kit Layman's new book, The Wager Disaster, pieces together the shipwreck of HMS Wager in 1741. Using eyewitness accounts and diary entries, he tells the story of this little-known nautical tragedy involving murder, starvation, mutiny and an epic open boat voyage of 2500 miles through hostile seas. During his 35-year career, Rear Admiral Layman commanded a variety of ships including HMS Argonaut during the Falklands conflict and the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible. The Wager Disaster - Mayhem, Mutiny and Murder in the South Seas is published by Uniform Press. Jonathan Church is artistic director of the Chichester Festival Theatre. He is currently directing Penelope Wilton in Taken at Midnight which tells the story of young Jewish lawyer, Hans Litten, who subpoenaed Adolf Hitler in 1931. Jonathan, who learnt his trade backstage as an assistant electrician and stage manager, recently directed Singin' in the Rain; The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui and The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Taken at Midnight is at Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. Paul McKenna is a hypnotist and self-help author. His new book, The 3 Things that will Change Your Destiny Today, aims to enable readers to take control of their lives and make decisions. A former radio presenter, Paul has hosted self-improvement television shows and seminars about hypnosis, weight loss and motivation. The 3 Things that will Change Your Destiny Today is published by Bantam Press. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Jodie Prenger, who won the part of Nancy in Oliver! in TV reality show I'd Do Anything, is currently starring as Dolly in Richard Bean's One Man, Two Guvnors, the multi-award-winning comedy from the National Theatre based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters directed by Nicholas Hytner, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. Jodie will join the current tour of the production for a couple of its northern dates. David Chadderton talks to her about bringing the production to her home town of Blackpool.

A downloadable pdf document with detailed background information about the production. Includes a rehearsal overview and production in the Adelphi Theatre and the Theatre Royal Haymarket. You can also find articles about commedia dell'Arte, including a breakdown of the different characters, and information about lazzi - the comic set pieces.