Podcasts about West End theatre

Step into the heart of London's legendary West End Theatre scene with hosts Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler as they sit down with Silvia Melchior from the iconic Donmar Warehouse Theatre!

The 2025 Olivier Awards are less than a week away, and will once again celebrate an extraordinary year of achievement in West End and London Theatre.In today's video, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé Aeron James are predicting which shows, performers and creatives will win and should win in a year that included the likes of OLIVER!, HELLO DOLLY!, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, KYOTO, THE YEARS, GIANT, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,, and more.Check out today's new video for their thoughts and make sure to comment down below with all of yours!•00:00 | introduction01:34 | new musical02:37 | new play04:52 | musical revival06:11 | play revival07:33 | entertainment or comedy10:19 | director 11:35 | choreographer13:15 | musical contribution14:40 | costume design17:16 | set design19:01 | lighting design20:34 | sound design21:54 | supporting actor in a play23:25 | supporting actress in a play24:53 | supporting actress in a musical27:32 | supporting actor in a musical29:11 | leading actress in a play30:19 | leading actor in a play33:05 | leading actor in a musical35:53 | leading actress in a musical•get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/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 75,000 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

It has been announced that Rachel Zegler will star as Eva Peron in the upcoming West End revival of EVITA, to be directed by Jamie Lloyd at the London Palladium.With stars including Lady Gaga, Ariana Debose and Nicole Scherzinger previously rumoured for this production, the news of its official casting has been eagerly anticipated.Check out today's theatre news recap for insights into how we got here, as well as Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the casting and the other rumoured names he'd heard...•00:00 | introduction02:36 | the Lady Gaga rumour07:16 | the Ariana Debose news11:54 | the Rachel Zegler announcement16:09 | what do I think?21:08 | more casting rumours•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 75,000 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

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome acclaimed lighting designer Rick Fisher to the show.  Join Rick, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Billy Elliot; Rick's amazing work at Santa fe Opera; Watching the sunset, and other things in the glorius vista behind the stage; Santa Fe's wonderful apprentice program; Rick's incredible journey into lighting design; Not a 'Small Print Person'Doing a bit of everything; You want to be noticed; Moving fluidly between Dance, Opera, and Theatre; Falling in love with Musicaals; Working in England as an American; The Association for Lighting Production and Design; Helping designers during tough times; Incredible charities including "Behind the Scenes" and "Backup Tech"; "The Knights of Illumination" and "The Profile Awards"; Educating theatre critics about stage lighting; "Not a Clean Cut"; Keeping up with technology; Borrowing high tech equipment;  Being in the room"; ShowLight; and "Arrested Decay".  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

With some news having recently emerged about the London transfer of SHUCKED, Mickey-Jo is recapping all of the anticipated, announced and rumoured Broadway transfers to the West End. With shows including Beetlejuice, Stereophonic, The Great Gatsby and The Notebook, there is much we already know about when to expect these shows as well as some unreported information he's able to share. Check out the full episode for news on a bunch of upcoming UK based productions and make sure you're subscribed ahead of further theatre news breaking soon! • 00:00 | introduction 02:27 | Beetlejuice 06:00 | Shucked 09:35 | Some Like it Hot 10:26 | Stereophonic 12:33 | Kimberly Akimbo 14:56 | The Great Gatsby 18:14 | Parade 19:09 | Sondheim Revivals 21:53 | Here We Are 23:21 | miscellaneous 25:40 | The Notebook •

In this podcast we go to the theatre away from the central West End Theatre district and go to Waterloo, South of the Thames. Join us to find out more about one of those theatres famous for the acting talent....

This weekend, the 2024 Olivier Awards will take place, saluting some of the best of this year's West End theatre, including plays, musicals, opera, dance, and more.The nominated shows include Sunset Boulevard, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Dear England, Operation Mincemeat, Guys and Dolls, Next to Normal, and more.Check out today's new episode for Mickey-Jo and Aeron James' thoughts on who might win at the ceremony and make sure to comment down below with all of yours!•00:00 | introduction02:19 | leading actor in a musical04:39 | leading actress in a musical06:38 | entertainment or comedy07:59 | choreography10:29 | costume design13:08 | play revival15:18 | musical revival18:17 | musical contribution20:45 | supporting actor in a musical23:17 | supporting actor in a play24:53 | supporting actress in a play26:12 | set design29:02 | lighting design30:20 | supporting actress in a musical32:32 | director34:43 | sound design35:50 | leading actress in a play37:39 | leading actor in a play40:14 | best new play41:53 | best new musical•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

On Tuesday 12th March at 12pm, the nominations for the 2024 Olivier Awards will be announced, celebrating the best of West End Theatre.In today's episode, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé Aeron James are predicting which shows, performers and creatives might be nominated amidst a hugely busy year.Check out today's new episode for their thoughts and make sure to comment down below with all of yours!•00:00 | introduction03:37 | best play05:21 | play revival06:59 | best musical09:26 | musical revival11:21 | best director13:15 | best choreographer15:20 | score / orchestrations16:57 | set design19:13 | costume design20:48 | lighting design21:41 | sound design23:34 | entertainment / comedy24:54 | affiliate theatre25:54 | supporting actress in a musical27:22 | supporting actor in a musical28:05 | supporting actress in a play29:07 | supporting actor in a play30:13 | actor in a play32:30 | actress in a play33:49 | actor in a musical35:04 | actress in a musical•

Starting Young: Today, the team chat with India Amarteifio and her mum, Nicola Francis, about being a child actor and early West End Theatre and Kids' TV jobs – right up to her Queen Charlotte audition with Corey Mylchreest.Moderated by Dominique MooreMain Contributors Halle Cassell - @halleannaofficialMaddie Evans - @maddieeaevansCole Martin - @i_am_cole_martinDaisy Sequerra - @daisy.sequerraDeborah Olat - @debsolatGuests: India Amarteifio - @india_amarteifioNicola Francis - @nicolamary39DMA Producers - Dominique Moore @dominiqueamoore, Maddy Darrall @maddydarrall for Darrall Macqueen @darrallmacqueenDMA - @dma_ldn / www.dmalondon.com Episode produced by Soho Square Studios for PODSSS @sohosquarestudios / https://sohosquarestudios.com/Theme music - Kai Richie - @realr1chie, producer Cassellbeats @cassellbeatsofficialThe Call Time - @thecalltimeThe Call Time is a roundtable podcast moderated by Dominique Moore (Finding Alice, Four Weddings and a Funeral) in which a group of young actors from acting studio DMA London chat openly about the film and TV industry, with inspiration for young people who have no contacts or easy access. Industry guests add to this how-to-break-through conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week has seen plenty of exciting theatre news about casting in the West End.Today it was announced that Director Jamie Lloyd's latest project would be a major revival of the popular Shakespeare tragedy Romeo & Juliet starring Hollywood actor Tom Holland.But we also recently learned that the latest actress to play the iconic Sally Bowles in Rebecca Frecknall's award-winning revival of Cabaret would be Cara Delevingne, in her stage debut.Check out today's new news recap video to find out what Mickey-Jo thinks of these casting choices and what secrets we can learn from the press releases...•00:00 | introduction01:50 | Tom Holland in Romeo and Juliet14:06 | Cara Delevingne in Cabaret•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

Joining Jill and Doron on the fifth episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is a contemporary of ours, West End musical theater producer Kenny Wax, who was a pupil at Carmel from 1983 to 1984. Kenny Wax has been working in the West End since 1989, first as an usher, then as a flyman, a box office clerk, follow spot operator and on-stage crew before becoming a producer. Most recently, he is honoured to have completed a six-year term, initially as President and then as Vice President of the Society of London Theatre – the trade organisation for the West End Theatre industry. Over the Christmas season of 2023, as a Producer, he will have four productions running concurrently in the West End, with four shows touring the UK, productions on Norwegian Cruise Lines and Virgin Voyages, as well as five shows running in North America and one show on Broadway (the musical ‘Six', which happens to be a favorite of Doron's wife).  Kenny was a pupil at Carmel from 1983 to 1985. Hear Kenny tell us about moving from a Manchester grammar school to a school with girls and football, how his time on HMS Pinafore launched him on a course headed for the stage, unrequited love, and what he owes to Sir Cameron MackIntosh.   Thank you, Kenny, for turning us again to Carmel days!   Personal mentions in this episode: Jeremy Rosen (Headmaster) Philip Skelker (Headmaster) David Jones (Coach) Yoel Silver (Housemaster) Moshe Miller (Jewish Studies) Ronny Greenberg (Jewish Studies) Allan Hodge (Politics) Freddy Zartz (History) Jonathan Dwek Jeremy Solomon Paul Goldin Albert Corin Marcus Flacks Richard Harris Marc Katz Emma Katz Andrea Frankenthal Sean Casper Feel free to leave a comment letting us know what you liked about this episode.   To tell us your story, email us at doronjunger@yahoo.com/jill@jilkenton.co.uk  

Another Pushy Pal joins us for a Special episode! A must listen for any performer or parent with a particular interest in Theatre and West End Theatre.In this episode of the Pushy Pushy podcast, hosts Mark and Nia interview musical theatre performer Alex Bird... a brilliant triple threat actress, creative and now Mum of 2 boys, with a  West End career spanning almost 3 decades! They discuss Alex's early start in the West End at the age of 6, growing up and continually auditioning and working alongside her (also West End performing) sister, and the sacrifices her parents made to make their lives work. Alex shares stories from iconic West End productions like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wicked, and Matilda as an Adult performer and working with young professional children in these shows. She talks about moving into the film world with (released December 2023) WONKA and transitioning to working behind the scenes as a creative on this film. Alex and Nia also reflect on being performing arts parents themselves now, and if performing is the right path for their own children.Overall, an insightful look at forging a lifelong career on stage and screen, with the Pushy Pushy team and their wonderful pal Alex giving real insight into young Performers in the Industry emphasising the important of staying positive (and pushy!)Pushy Pushy is a Mark Jermin and B-Scene Media production. Created and hosted by Mark Jermin and Nia Jermin, the show is executive-produced by Nia Jermin and Jake Weller.To find out more about the wonderful world of Mark Jermin go to: https://www.markjermin.co.uk/

Artistic director and CEO of The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, Iwan has established himself as a leading light of regional theatre. Growing up in West Wales, it was all about rugby, but an epiphany took him down a different path and into West End Theatre. The Barn is considered one of the very best of the UK's regional theatres, and talking to Iwan we gain a glimpse into why. In this episode, Iwan shares his deep knowledge of leadership and the importance of operating with passion as he talks about the modern face of British Theatre.

British actor Stuart Hickey is beside himself to be in Gander, the place where all the action in Come From Away really happened.

In conversation with Bleak ExpectationsIn this special episode, Darren takes the spotlight as he conducts a captivating interview with the brilliant minds behind Bleak Expectations at the West End Theatre. Join him as he sits down with Mark Evans, the talented writer, and cast members Dom Hodson, who portrays the lovable Pip Bin, and Rachel Summers, who brings the characters Poppy Bin and Ripely Fecund to life. Together, they delve into the creative process, the challenges of embodying their Dickensian roles, and the joy of performing in this hilarious comedy. Get ready for behind-the-scenes insights, delightful anecdotes, and a deeper appreciation for the impeccable performances that make Bleak Expectations a must-see theatrical delight. And in tradition to the time period Natalie and Darren share a nice pot of Earl Grey tea.

In this thrilling episode, Natalie delves into the world of Agatha Christie's mesmerising production, Witness to the Prosecution. With her undying love for the show evident (yes, she's seen it not once, but three times!), Natalie takes you on an exclusive journey to the enigmatic Sleepy Hollow room at the grand County Hall. It is here that she encounters the talented cast members who bring this gripping tale to life: the charismatic Harry Giubileo as Leonard Vole, the captivating Madeleine Walker as Romaine Vole, and the brilliant Nick Sampson as Mr. Myers QC. Brace yourself for an interview that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as Natalie unveils the secrets and insights you simply can't afford to miss. Get ready to be captivated by the magic of Agatha Christie's Witness to the Prosecution like never before!

We are finally back and in the same place. Liam is home from his semester in Florence, and Gavin is back from his week in Europe. What great timing! We have West End Theatre, two weeks of gross, and TONS of news to dive into. Join us! Apoligies for poor audio quality, this is a backup recording.

Get ready for a riveting episode as Natalie and Darren explore a diverse range of captivating productions! They'll discuss the highly-anticipated return of F***ing Men starring Charlie Condou at Waterloo East Theatre, a provocative play that promises to captivate audiences once again. Prepare to be enthralled by the thrilling transfer of Supernovafrom the Vaults Festival, a production that garnered immense critical acclaim at South London's Omnibus Theatre. They'll also delve into the world premiere of Glory Ride at Charing Cross Theatre, a compelling new play based on the true life heroism of Gino Bartali that has taken the stage by storm.  Brace yourself for the enduring suspense of Witness for the Prosecution, still thrilling audiences five years on at the perfectly located London County Hall, hailed as "criminally good" (Daily Mail). Get ready for a breath-taking musical experience with ENO's beautifully staged Symphony of Sorrowful Songs at the magnificent Coliseum. And finally, they'll discuss the National Theatre's Dixon & Daughters, a powerful story of family and forgiveness that will leave a lasting impact. Tune in for an episode packed with theatrical gems that will ignite your imagination and leave you wanting more!

Robert Munns, CEO of sailing charity Oceans of Hope UK, left the graft and glamour of West End theatre for a life on the seas. He'd not long had a shock diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis when a chance encounter in a harbour changed the course of his future. Rob and Lisa talk West End theatre's transformation, working with Madonna, happy days sailing the Med, the ‘raw shock' of his diagnosis, the physical and emotional enormity of sailing across the Pacific (with or without MS!), committing to life again, watching other MS sufferers transform with sailing and how making conscious decisions (along with the more ‘floaty' subconscious ones) can help us through even the most challenging of times.  You can find out about how to support Oceans of Hope by visiting their website www.oceansofhope.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for a wild and exhilarating episode as Natalie and Darren dive into the sensational world of Choir of Man. They'll discuss the Olivier-nominated, worldwide smash hit that continues to captivate audiences at the Arts Theatre in the heart of London's West End. Billed as the best night in your local you've ever had, it's a party, a concert, and a lock-in like no other. Get ready to be blown away by breath-taking reinventions of chart-topping hits from artists including Guns'N'Roses, Fun!, Adele, Avicii, Paul Simon, Sia, and many more. The Choir of Man truly has something for everyone! This episode also includes an exclusive interview with cast members Conor Hanley, who plays the Poet, and Mark Irwin, who plays the Barman. Tune in for a high-energy episode filled with incredible music, lively conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at this phenomenal production. Get ready to join the ultimate party and experience the magic of Choir of Man like never before!

Natalie and Darren chat about Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial by Liv Hennessy at Ambassadors Theatre. Including an interview with the cast of Wags and the Wigs; Lucy May Barker, Laura Dos Santos, Jonnie Broadbent and Tom Turner.

Natalie and Darren discuss the plethora of theatre we've seen. Productions reviewed in this episode include: Killing the Cat (Riverside Studios), The Great British Bake Off The Musical (Noel Coward Theatre), Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Lyric Hammersmith), Gone Too Far with a backstage interview with Jerome Scott (Stratford East), Bonnie & Clyde (Garrick Theatre) and Sylvia (Old Vic).

Natalie and Darren discuss a plethora of theatre we've seen in February and recommendations of what's on in March. Productions reviewed in this episode include: Frozen at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical at The Aldwych, Mother Goose at Chichester Festival Theatre, Windfall at Southwark Playhouse, Sylvia at The Old Vic,  I *** You In My Spaceship at Vaults, Buff at Vaults, David Copperfield & Cirque Beserk at Riverside Studios.

Natalie and Darren discuss a plethora of theatre we've seen in February and recommendations of what's on in February/ March. Productions reviewed in this episode include: Best of Enemies at Noel Coward Theatre, Back to the Future at Adelphi Theatre, Noises Off at The Pheonix Theatre, To Kill A Mockingbird at Gielgud Theatre, Frantic Assembly's Othello at Lyric Hammersmith, Smoke at Southwark Playhouse.

Natalie and Darren discuss a plethora of theatre we've seen in December and recommendations of what's on in January. Productions reviewed in this episode include: Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby, Bugsy Malone, The Further Adventures of Peter Pan - The Return of Captain Hook, A Streetcar Named Desire, Watch on The Rhine, Orlando, Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol.

Natalie and Darren discuss a plethora of theatre we've seen in October and recommendations of whst's on in November. Productions reviewed in this episode include: Pretty Woman, My Neighbour Totoro, Tammy Faye, Blues for an Alabama Sky, Moulin Rouge, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, The Choir of Man, Eureka Day, An Improbable Musical, Enid Blyton's The Famous Five

After playing the actor both on tour and in the West End run in The Woman in Black, Matthew Spencer has returned to the Fortune Theatre to help celebrate the show's 13,000th performance. As part of the celebrations, the production opened a wave of tickets for £13, allowing a wide range of audiences to see Matthew Spencer play opposite Julian Forsyth, another veteran actor associated with The Woman in Black. Since 1989, The Woman in Black has been spooking and delighting audiences with it's classic set and timeless script. For most, it's not surprising that the show remains one of the longest running in the West End and in 2022, Matthew tells us about what a treat it has been to get to return to the show when it's experiencing such a glorious milestone.Matthew Spencer in this interview reflects over his career as he returns to The Woman in Black for a third time. In his 17 year long career however, Matthew has also worked with the likes of Robert Icke on Animal Farm  and 1984  as well as featured in productions at some of our most prestigious venues like the Almeida Theatre, the Watermill Theatre and Theatre Royal, Bath with the Peter Hall company. He compares the experience of performing for different audiences around the country and also shares his hope to do more screen work for the future. Throughout the interview however, he re-enforces the point on how The Woman in Black remains a masterpiece in the theatre and hopes that the West End run will carry on for many more years.The Woman in Black is currently playing at The Fortune Theatre in London and is currently booking until 29 April 2023.

Joanna Riding is one of the West End's most revered leading ladies, with two Olivier Awards under her belt and credits including Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Sally Durant Plummer in Follies and Jane Smart in The Witches of Eastwick. Today, she is preparing to open a brand new production of Gypsy at Buxton Opera House as Madam Rose. The production forms part of Buxton International Festival's 2022 season at the Opera House and Joanna takes time to acknowledge the splendour of the venue and shares her excitement about getting to explore the festival too. A Northerner herself,  we also get to hear her talk about the thrill of playing to regional audiences as well as to her devoted London audiences too.In this rare interview, Joanna Riding reflects on her time in the theatre industry, having taken on roles in both musicals and plays. Since becoming a mother, she has continued to garner praise from critics and audiences alike for her performances in shows such as Flowers for Mrs Harris at Chichester Festival Theatre and of course in her showstopping performance in the National Theatre's production of Follies. Last year, Joanna Riding also returned to the world of Carousel as Nettie Fowler, nearly 30 years after her Olivier Award winning performance as Julie Jordan at the National Theatre.  As she prepares to play one of the most iconic roles in the musical theatre cannon, she also shares memories of working with the late Stephen Sondheim who wrote the lyrics to Gypsy and with whom she worked closely with on the National Theatre's revivals of Follies and in A Little Night Music, as well as in the film adaptation of Into the Woods. After three decades in the industry, Joanna remains optimistic about the future of musical theatre and tells us of her enduring love for performing on stage.Gypsy runs at the Buxton Opera House from 7th July for a limited run and tickets are available now!

Wiosna 2022 roku „zakwitła” w TEATRZE DRAMATYCZNYM im. ADAMA MULARCZYKA w Filadelfii sztuką MAYDAY. Premiera odbyła się 21 maja, a trzy kolejne przedstawienia przypadły na 22 maja oraz 4-5 czerwca. Sztuki wystawiane są w Polskim Domu w Filadelfii. Jest to 11 produkcja w ciągu 26 letniej historii Teatru Dramatycznego w Philadelphii, czyli sztuki są wystawiane mniej więcej co 2 lata. Przygotowanie sztuki Mayday trwało prawie 3,5 roku z uwagi na pandemie i związane z nią obostrzenia i lockdown.Sztuka MAYDAY została napisana przez Ray'a Cooney'a w Anglii, w latach osiemdziesiątych i nosiła wtedy tytuł „Run for your wife”, niejako parafrazując powiedzenie „Run for your life”. Premiera odbyła się w 1983 roku w Londynie w West End Theatre.  Do Polski sztuka trafiła 1992 roku i była wystawiona przez Teatr Kwadrat w Warszawie. W Polsce zmieniono tytuł sztuki na Mayday – taki międzynarodowy, żeglarski okrzyk wołania o pomoc, tak jak SOS, Ratunku, Mayday, mayday... lub mówiąc amerykańskim żargonem „Huston mamy problem”.Farsa Raya Cooneya przedstawia historię londyńskiego taksówkarza – bigamisty, któremu przez lata udaje się bezkolizyjnie lawirować między dwiema kochającymi go żonami. W wyniku wypadku jego tajemnica wychodzi na jaw, wywołując lawinę komplikacji.Pewnym novum jest dodana do sztuki na sam koniec scena finałowa pod tytułem „Sąd”. Jest to śpiewno-muzyczny dodatek, który sam w sobie nie jest częścią Mayday, ale uznano, że bardzo pasuje do tego przedstawienia, gdyż jak mówił na wstępie Grzegorz Górski „jesteśmy przyzwyczajeni, że gościmy Państwa muzyką i piosenkami (…) i chcieliśmy, aby opuszczali państwo nasz Teatr z pieśnią na ustach".W roli głównego bohatera, taksówkarza Johna Smitha, wystąpił Paweł Przybycień. Jego pierwszą żonę Mary zagrała Anna Żabińska, a drugą żonę Barbarę – Anna Radoń. Wojciech Galadyk zagrał Stanleya Gardnera, przyjaciela Johna. Stefan Skorczyński wystąpił jako Troughton – inspektor policji na Wimbledon, a Marcin Niemiec jako Porterhouse – inspektor policji na Stretham. Hubert Kojer zagrał Bobbiego, sąsiada Johna Smitha, z kolei Margot Hollender – reporterkę gazety „The Standard”.W śpiewanej scenie Sądu wystąpili: Marcin Niemiec jako woźny, Grzegorz Górski jako Sędzia 1, Stefan Skorczyński – Sędzia 2, Wojciech Galadyk – adwokat oskarżonego, Hubert Kojer – prokurator, Paweł Przybycień – oskarżony, Anna Radoń i Anna Żabińska – oskarżycielki, a Margot Hollender była protokolantką.Zespół obecnie liczy około 20 osób. Nikt z grających na scenie aktorów nie jest aktorem zawodowym – na co dzień zajmują się zawodowo bankowością, medycyną, są wśród nich inżynierowie, nauczyciele, technicy. Szlify aktorskie zdobyli na tej scenie, pod kierunkiem specjalistów. Teatr jest ich pasją i jemu poświęcają swój wolny czas.Pani Helena Morawska – White jest jedyną osobą zawodowo zajmującą się teatrem, grała m.in. na deskach Teatru „Syrena” i "Buffo". Jest Reżyserem spektaklu, a rolę jej asystentki pełni Beata Marciniak – stagemanager. Opiekunem Zespołu jest żona twórcy Teatru Zofia Wróblewska – Mularczyk.Jak podkreślała Beata Marciniak – Teatr rozważa na jesieni tego roku ruszyć w trasę i być może na niej znajdzie się również Nowy Jork lub Long Island.

Ryan Hutton is a West End Theatre Star currently playing the role of Rodney Trotter in The Only Fools and Horses Musical.  And this was one of our favourite interviews we've ever done.  We chatted about the show and the immense pressure felt when they decided to turn one of The UK's national treasures into a West End Musical.  Ryan shared what it's like performing in front of comedy legends like Ricky Gervais and working alongside Paul Whitehouse all at the age of just 24.  Ryan told his inspiring story of being a gifted footballer but not quite being able to fulfil his dream and the bitter pill he had to swallow. And how he found acting and the determination he displayed to make it in a very competitive industry.  You'll be inspired as Ryan shares the days of working 4 jobs to pay the rent and even setting up his own theatre company to give himself an opportunity of one day making it. And of course that magic moment when he landed the role as Rodney.  Ryan opened up about the other side of the lights and how he got through performing when he was struggling in his personal life. He told us about the sacrifices he's made, relationships lost and events missed due to his demanding schedule of performing 6 days a week.  On top of all that, Ryan shared incredible wisdom. We talked about why fear holds so many back, taking a leap to follow your dreams and the power of dedication that will lead to success.  You guys are going to love this episode and Ryan's relatable, charming and hilarious personality.  And if you're in the London area, check out Only Fools and Horses. You are guaranteed a great night full of laughs!    Follow Ryan on Instagram @ryanhutton__ Follow Ryan on Twitter @ryanhutton27  Get your tickets to Only Fools and Horses here - Only Fools and Horses the Musical (onlyfoolsmusical.com)   Follow us on instagram - @dosandd_  Email us your questions as we would love to answer them on the show - thedosanddshow@gmail.com  It would mean the world to both of us if you could please leave a 5 star review to help us grow this community and empower more lives.

Ben Cole Ben has been a freelance award winning professional for over 25 years. with 30 years experience working on feature dramas,  feature documentaries, short dramas, music videos, commercials and corporate video, seen on any sized screen; international cinema, on TV or on the world's mobiles. He was DoP on a 90 min documentary on Bruce Springsteen and a similar film on Roy Orbison and his sons screened on BBC & channel 4 last Xmas. This year he is shooting on a doc about Steve Lukather a legend in the rock session world, from the Band Toto with interviews from Ringo Star and ‘Slash'. His youth: was spent as a professional actor working on Drama both on TV and Cinema and Commercials, as well as on stage in London's West End Theatre, worked on $25m films in Italy,  and stared opposite Anthony Perkins and Carol Baker and Christopher Lee. In the early 90's, he stepped the other side of the camera and his work has taken him many times around the globe filming a diverse cross section of society from hobos to celebrities. He has @I am comfortable  in any culture from Namibian Tribesmen to Buddhist monks in China'. Ben and I jam around the idea of creativity and Ben has the clearest exposition of creativity yet with stories of shaman, mystics and the meetings and filming of Sathya Sai Baba where very strange things happened. Ben also does a magic trick for those of you on YouTube.     BEN COLE: SHOW REELS AND KIT (bencolecinematographysite.com)   To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

With the relaunch of West End theatre without restrictions just days away, Lyndell Pond speaks with the Head of Marketing and Communications at the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), Emma De Souza. We chat about the challenges the West End has faced and championing theatre in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ACMN podcast is proudly supported by Stellar Entertainment – www.stellargroup.com Emma De Souza Show Notes: SOLT Web Address: https://solt.co.uk/ See it Safely Toolkit: https://solt.co.uk/what-we-do/industry-resources-guidance/see-it-safely-toolkit/ West End Shows Reopening: https://officiallondontheatre.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth talks to Stephanie Lazenby who wrote, co-directed and starred in the one-woman show, "Where Do I Begin?" about her experiences growing up in the Bronx in the 70s and 80s. It is a nostalgic, music-infused show that explores her relationship with her dad, as well as how music and objects throughout our lives impact memory. The show was performed at the West End Theatre in Portsmouth, NH in January 2021 as part of the New Hampshire Theatre Project's SoloStage Series. In this two-part interview, Beth and Stephanie talk about the struggles of being creative during the pandemic, overcoming the inner voices that infuse self-doubt, and take on the question, "What makes a good story?" These interviews were recorded in February 2021. To connect to Long Story Short and learn more about our upcoming live shows, go to https://www.longstoryshortpod.com/

Richard's story is quite unbelievable!!  He was starring in a stage show and was going through a parallel process in his own life that bore a very strong resemblance.  You really couldn't make this up! He has worked as an actor for over 30 years and has spent most of that time in front of a camera. He continues to have an exciting and prolific career in Film and Television, appearing in many high-profile productions such as Game Of Thrones, The Batman Trilogy and Netflix's drama, The Last Czars and the upcoming drama Industry, amongst many others. His theatre work has seen him working with some of the country's best talent and he has appeared in many West End Theatre productions, most recently as the lead in MAMMA MIA! As a voice-over artist, he has an international reputation and his voice can be heard in numerous BBC Radio 4 plays, Video Games and TV Commercials. Coaching is his passion. He has taught Voice and Communication skills and Camera Technique across the UK and even as far as India. He is both at home, working with large corporate clients and small businesses. Some key points from our interview:How he felt unsettled when he started to think about what adoption actually meantHow he didn't have his birth mother's address when she travelled to Australia to try and find herHow the search for his real father put him through a stressful time and felt like he was in an emotional turmoilHow he had to process a lot of pain and sadnessHow he had to come to terms with the "twist" in his adoption storyHow that everything he does in life comes from a place of love"Unbroken for me means something that hasn't stopped" - Richard Laing You get can more information about Richard here:https://yourvoiceinbusiness.co.uk/ *                                               *                                                            *                                                        *"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features  individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken,  from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/Watch the Podcast via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbrokenFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb 

Episode 33: Theatre returns slowly, despite Tier 2 Lockdown; The Last 5 Years at Southwark Playhouse where Molly Lynch who plays Cathy talks of the joys of performing. At The White Bear Theatre, Ivanhoe Narona and Ross Sutherland chat to Natalie after their show Assassine Too.

"there are bad times just around the corner...speak clearly and don't bump into the furniture"

Theatre is slowly returning, including Lockdown Town, One Night Records. Mamma Mia’s Kirsty Hoiles chats about the epic musical theatre extravaganza on BGT final. Theatre Producer Darren Lee Murphy discusses Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads live at The Bridge Theatre. Ivanhoe Norona talks about his new show Assassine Too at The White Bear Theatre.

We are back with a bang and we are delighted to welcome as our special guest Susie Winkworth. Susie is a professional Cellist and Arranger whose tweet streams over the past couple of weeks @winkmusicuk have garnered more than 75 thousand shares and retweets and highlight perfectly the dilemma facing the creative sector and it's mostly freelance staff of world class performers and technicians. Susie joins us to discuss the current situation and tell us about an initiative on 6th October "Let Music Live" which is worthy of all our support. You can find more information about this on Instagram and Twitter @letmusicliveuk Also check out Sonia Friedman's response on this at:https://www.soniafriedman.com/news-press/sonia-friedman-comments-on-the-chancellors-announcement-on-thursday-24th-september-2020The Cinderella Lockdown supercut is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3VLhrlw5cAMagic with the Musicals is here: https://planetradio.co.uk/magic-with-the-musicals/player/316084/Richard also manages to bring us a review and we talk about the next few months and how Theatre and Music is going to come back.Do check out Susie on Twitter and please share with us your stories and experiences of being in a creative role during lockdown. As always email us : mail@stagedoorcast.co.ukWe will be back in two weeks with more news and views. See you then!

First Birthday Episode celebrating the return of London Theatre after the lockdown. Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre with a commentary from my good friend and actress Kirsty Hoiles who was playing Tanya in Mamma Mia when theatres closed in March at The Novello Theatre, West End.

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

“Theatre in Quarantine”. This episode spotlight on Royal Shakespeare Company’s Much Ado About Nothing and interview with actor Edward Bennett who played Benedick.

“Theatre in Quarantine Series”. In the absence of the Colfe’s Summer Production our cast perform an abridged version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This week spotlight on AMND at The Bridge Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe.

Interview with actor Gareth Snook from Wise Children, Romantics Anonymous, Phantom of The Opera, Aspects of Love, Cats, Sunset Boulevard.

Interview with Karen Fishwick from the RSC production Romeo & Juliet, being live-streamed by BBC. We discuss playing Juliet, the lockdown and being nominated for Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.“Theatre in Quarantine” this week spotlight on Hairspray, This House and A Monster Calls.

Siobhan is an actress and singer, who rose to fame when she performed in the British talent show-themed television series How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? Since then, she has gone on to perform at the West End Theatre, as well as in movies and television. Since her battle with breast cancer in 2015, she has been working on an album to culminate the emotions that occur through such a journey. The album has recently been released to all major streaming platforms. Proceeds from the album will be going to the Breast Cancer Haven charity.

Richard Tyler is the Chief Possibility Architect of BTFI Ltd, Bestselling Author, International Speaker, Coach and Provocateur. He has spent decades playing lead roles in West End Theatre like Phantom of the Opera & lays miss la ab la he sees human potential through the creative lens of performance. His mission is to enable everyone to be ‘Happy Humans Beings', living their life ON Purpose. Through disrupting the personal development industry and provoking the way that people think, his passion to get YOU out of your own way, so you can live a limitless life and create a positive impact footprint on the planet. Richard's Free Facebool Group www.facebook.com/groups/BTFIgroup Check out his Limitless program www.btfilimitless.com THE LIMITLESS PROGRAMME Are you stuck? Lacking in confidence, procrastinating all over the shop & feeling frustrated that you could BE so much more? Then let me unlock your limiting beliefs & transform your thinking into action. Test out my hypnotherapy, accountability, online course & awesome tribe of game changers in my LIMITLESS programme. Register for your 1 MONTH FREE TRIAL (no subscription/contract) here using the promo code ‘VIPACTION' www.btfilimitless.com Come and check us out, access the resources and you can leave if it doesn't blow your mind - what have you got to lose?!?

Episode 7. Groan Ups at The Vaudeville Theatre, an interview backstage at The New Wimbledon Theatre with actor, singer and dancer Samuel Wilson Freeman on the national tour of Annie, &Juliet at Shaftesbury Theatre including a backstage interview with actor, singer, dancer Arun Blair- Mangat.

Growing up in Sydney, Sam Levy is a Theatre Producer who now resides in New York City. He has produced works on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in the West End.Prior to founding his own company, Trumper Park, Sam was a member of the executive team at ATM Productions, a company that produces theatre in New York and London, and which has received over 80 Tony and 35 Olivier nominations since 1998. Recent productions include Dear Evan Hansen, Les Liaisons Dangerous, An Act of God, The Elephant Man and I’ll Eat You Last starring Bette Midler.Until 2009, Sam was Director of Programming at the New York Summer Play Festival, an acclaimed incubator of new plays and musicals at the award-winning Public Theatre in New York City. With an exceptional track record of identifying emerging talent, the Festival’s writers and artists have gone on to receive numerous accolades, including awards and nominations for the Oscar, Tony, Olivier, Emmy and Golden Globe, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.Sam recently co-produced The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth; a play which was awarded Best New Play at the 2019 Tony Awards. He is part of the producing team bringing the new musical juggernaut, SIX, to Australia in 2020. And he has recently opened the musical Come From Away in Melbourne. It was during a recent visit to the show that we were able to sit down and discuss our favourite topic - The Theatre, and the Business that it is.

October 2018- In this conversation Nia is joined by the talented and tenacious Sophia Ragavelas. With 20 years of experience in West End Theatre, a career spanning from ensemble to leading lady, Sophia shares her own personal journey that led to the birth of The Musical Mentor! In her new venture she aspires to help support young students and professionals be the best version of themselves by giving them the tools to navigate in a positive way, not only the business but their own lives! http://www.themusicalmentor.co.uk/ ’Truth’ Written and Performed by Pari Shahmir Follow Nia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/niafisher

This podcast concludes with an experience of Sonic Healing. Russell Penn was a voice coach and worked in the UK music and film industry and West End Theatre with many A list stars like Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Geri Halliwell. Now he is a Sound Healer based in St. Leonards-on-Sea with a wonderful new studio overlooking the sea.

Richard Tyler is the Chief Possibility Architect of BTFI Ltd, Bestselling Author, International Speaker, Coach and Provocateur. He has spent decades playing lead roles in West End Theatre like Phantom of the Opera & lays miss la ab la he sees human potential through the creative lens of performance. His mission is to enable everyone to be ‘Happy Humans Beings’, living their life ON Purpose. Through disrupting the personal development industry and provoking the way that people think, his passion to get YOU out of your own way, so you can live a limitless life and create a positive impact footprint on the planet. Richard's Free Facebool Group www.facebook.com/groups/BTFIgroup Check out his Limitless program www.btfilimitless.com  THE LIMITLESS PROGRAMME  Are you stuck? Lacking in confidence, procrastinating all over the shop & feeling frustrated that you could BE so much more? Then let me unlock your limiting beliefs & transform your thinking into action.  Test out my hypnotherapy, accountability, online course & awesome tribe of game changers in my LIMITLESS programme. Register for your 1 MONTH FREE TRIAL (no subscription/contract) here using the promo code ‘VIPACTION’ www.btfilimitless.com  Come and check us out, access the resources and you can leave if it doesn’t blow your mind - what have you got to lose?!?     

Russ Miller is a Theatre Operations Director. He shared his experience working on both Broadway and West End Theatre's, along with his experience working as General Manager for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Today we speak to Theatre critic Nicky Sweetland about the world of London West End Theatre. Black Coffee is a South African record producer and DJ, who began his career in the mid 90’s. He is probably South Africa’s biggest deep house producer and this track “Buya” just takes my breath away, it features Toshi Tikolo on vocals. An example of producer as band member, Bernard Edwards of Chic was behind the visceral sound of 1985 hit “Some Like It Hot" by the super group The Power Station. Songs about cocaine abound but not many have the sonic beauty of “Lost" by American songster Frank Ocean. It was released as the fourth single from his debut studio album Channel Orange. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we chat to the legend that is Gary Wilmot! Gary started his career performing comedy routines and stand up in the working men's clubs of the UK. After an appearance on the TV talent show 'New Faces', Gary shortly became a house hold name on UK television, comedy and subsequently West End Theatre. With numerous roles and productions under his belt, Gary really is a true veteran of the industry. We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going 4.SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and they will automatically appear on your device ready for you to listen to. Please tell your friends about our show and share it on social media so that we can continue to inspire others, just like you! -Follow us on Twitter @InsideWestEnd -Like our page on Facebook "Inside the West End Podcast" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In June 2011 the first ever Mandarin language production of a first class musical opened in Shanghai to an ecstatic reaction from audiences, the Press and some might say most importantly, the Government. The Chinese version of Mamma Mia! has broken new ground, bringing London's West End to the Chinese population in their own language. As the newest world market for West End theatre what does the success of Mamma Mia! say about opportunities in China for British theatre and what does an appetite for West End productions say about modern China?This is the third in a series of four 'Mondays at One' lectures on The Theatre in London.