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An interview with Annie Larkin and Billy Garner of Nine Lives Theatre Company ahead of their upcoming autumn musical, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you with what he's been up to theatrically speaking, and there's a more creditable mention of a handful of productions happening in our region. 

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An interview with Finn Kennedy Macmillan about his original piece entitled Behind the Screen which opens at the UEA Drama studio on the 2nd October. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what he's been up to lately, and there's also a more creditable look at what else is happening in the region over the next few weeks. 

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An interview with Katie-Anna Whiting all about her company's new verbatim piece entitled Lorefolk which explores local and family folklore from around Norfolk and Suffolk. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless with what he's been up to lately, and there's the more creditable look at what else is happening in theatres across our region.

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A chat with Caitlin Woolrich, William McKinnell, Jay Tamames, Rhian Brooke, and Aura Guha about the production of  Jekyll & Hyde that opens at the Maddermarket in Norwich on the 23rd Sept. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless telling you what he's been up to, and then there's a more creditable look at what else is coming up on stages in East Anglia over the next few weeks. 

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A chat with Nathan Harrod about his latest show as drag queen and now psychic medium, Pfizer Minelli. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you with what he's been up to, as well as a more creditable mention of upcoming shows and auditions in our region. 

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An interview with Mike Fahey-Wilson and Neil Arbon about the production of Value Engineering: Scenes from the Grenfell Inquiry playing at the Quay Theatre next month. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what he's been up to in the world of theatre, plus a much more creditable at look at what's going on in theatres elsewhere. 

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An interview with John Mangan, Director and star of the stage production of Dad's Army being performed at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich. 

Also feature's Ray usual self-involved nonsense, plus a more creditable look at what other theatre productions are happening in our region. 

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An interview with Shem Jacobs and Nic Gordon all about Space Hamlet, the brand new production from Open Door Theatre written by Daniel Sturman and RC Staab, which is set to debut at the Norwich Puppet Theatre in August 2025.

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An interview with Robert Crighton, all about his three day festival of plays from the reign of Henry VIII, called Entertaining Henry

Also features Ray's usual brand of self-centred nonsense as he bores you stupid with what he's been up to lately. Plus there's the more creditable mentions of other shows happening in our region. 

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A chat with Sophia Capasso, Director of the latest production from Play Nicely Theatre, entitled There is a Light and a Whistle for Attracting Attention.

Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you, whether you like it or not, about what he's been up to in the world of theatre. Then the episode ends on a creditable note as Ray gives a shout-out to some other upcoming productions in the region. 

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An interview with Tilly Baron and Lee Gibbons, both of whom are playing integral roles in FADLOS' upcoming production of Everybody's Talking About Jamie.

There's also Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you with what he's been up to in the world of theatre, plus the more creditable mentions of upcoming shows and auditions in the region over the next few weeks. 

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A chat with Simon Jaggers of the Dakota Collective, who has written a play called Gun to Your Head which will be touring East Anglia in May and beyond. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense, where, whether you like it or not, he tells you what he's been up to in the world of theatre. There's also a more creditable section where he gives a shout-out to some upcoming productions in our region. 

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An interview with Mark Finbow, Jake Clarke, and Honey-Rose Cook, all three of whom are integral parts of the upcoming mini-series called Time Travelling with Myself filmed in Lowestoft. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense, and a look at some of the upcoming productions and auditions happening in our region over the next few weeks. 

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A chat with Joe Seeney, whose original adaptation of the Franz Kafka novella is set to open at The Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich at the end of April. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense where, whether you like it or not, he tells you all about his mundane life in the theatre. There's also the more creditable shout-outs for upcoming productions and auditions in East Anglia. 

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An interview with Annie Larkin and Billy Garner of Nine Lives Theatre Company all about the production of Spongebob the Musical that's coming up at The Secret Garden in Wisbech.

Also features the usual nonsense from Ray about his mundane life in the theatre, plus a slightly more interesting look at some of the upcoming shows in East Anglia. 

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A chat with the writer/performer Mark Farrelly ahead of his visit to East Anglia with his biographical show The Silence of Snow all about the life of writer Patrick Hamilton. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he regales with details of his boring theatre life. Plus there 's a few shout-outs for upcoming productions. 

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A chat with Kat Tindall, director of CSODS' Feb 2025 production of Steel Magnolias. Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he regales you with boring info about his theatre life and also features a few shout-outs for upcoming productions across East Anglia.

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An interview with Sean Lang, writer, historian, and founding member of Cambridge-based theatre company called BOATS (Based on a True Story). There's also the usual look at what Ray has been up to and a preview of a few shows coming up in the next few weeks. 

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A wide-ranging interview with ReDuck Producktions co-founder Hayley Evenett all about their upcoming pantomime, Beauty & the Beast at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay. 

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A chat with a few of Ray's fellow castmates from the upcoming production of On Monday Next from Pockthorpe Light Operatic Players.

Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless telling you what he's been up to in the world of theatre. 

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An interview with Kate, Freddie, and Erin from the newly-formed The Sixth Sense Collective talking all about their debut production, What I (Don't) Know About Autism.

Also features Ray's usual nonsense.

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An interview with Eleanor and Georgia of Trial One Theatre ahead of the debut of their Freakfest event in Norwich. 

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An interview with Sabrina and Adam, two of the leads in the Maddermarket Theatre's in-house production of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House

Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you, whether you like it or not, what he's been up to theatre-wise recently. 

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An interview with actor-writer Eloise Pennycott all about her career so far, the challenges she faces being part of the deaf community, and largely about the piece she's written for High Tide's new touring production, More...Ghost Stories by Candlelight

Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he regales with details of the boring stuff he's been up to in the world of theatre. There's also some shout-outs for some upcoming productions.  

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An interview with Annie Larkin, Eva Mason, and Billy Garner of Nine Lives Theatre Company's upcoming musical production of Alice by Heart

Also features Ray's usual nonsense wherein he tells you what he's been up to theatre-wise lately, and gives some shout-outs to some other upcoming shows. 

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An interview with three of the cast (Laura, Eliza, and Connie) playing central roles in Between the Bars' upcoming musical production called Fun Home which is set to open at the ADC Theatre later in September. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what he's been up to lately, as well as featuring a handful of shout-outs for upcoming productions in East Anglia. 

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An interview with Joe, Shem, and Aimee from Burnt Coffee Theatre Company, in which we discuss their latest production, an original adaptation of the classic The Wind in the Willows.

Also features a bit of nonsense from Ray about what he's been up to recently. 

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A chat with Emily Starr, founder of the Starr Theatre Collective, a musical theatre workshop initiative for adults in the Cambridgeshire area.

Also features Ray's usual self-indulgent nonsense and some shout-outs for upcoming shows and auditions. 

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A chat with Cromer Pavilion Theatre's Sales & Marketing Manager, Bethany Graham, in regards to their current annual Cromer Pier variety show. 

Also, Ray takes you through his recent reviews and performance details, and features his usual look at some upcoming productions in our region. 

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A wide-ranging interview with Peter Bottley, Eloise Hare, and Deakin van Leeuwen, who as The Plandits, will be taking their debut production, their original adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett classic, The Secret Garden on tour across East Anglia throughout July. 

Also features Ray's usual nonsense, and a look at some of the upcoming productions in our region throughout July and August.

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An interview with Laura Saunders and Alisdair Buck, who are playing Rusty and Willard respectively, as part of Cambridge Theatre Company's production of the 1980s classic Kevin Bacon film, Footloose.

In the interview, we discuss the highlights of the production, its soundtrack, and the joy of working with a quality cast. We also look at some of Laura and Alisdair's personal experiences on stage, and where it all started for them.

There's also the usual nonsense from Ray as he takes you through what he's been up to in the world of theatre lately, and he features some shout-outs for upcoming productions and audition opportunities too. 

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A lively chat with three pivotal members of the cast of Shrek Jr being performed by the brilliant Rackheath Youth Theatre in July. Aside from talking about their roles and the rehearsals, we also touch upon their favourite performances and their plans for the future in the world of theatre. 

There's also the usual nonsense from your host, Ray, as he takes you through a little bit of what he's been to lately (or not, as the case may be), and also gives a shout-out to a few upcoming productions and auditions taking place in our region over the next few weeks. 

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Hear Sean Baker, director of the Combined Actors of Cambridge, talk about bringing Martin McDonagh's Hangmen to the stage at the ADC Theatre. We delve into the narrative of the show, set in Oldham in 1965, following Britain's second-best hangman, Harry Wade, as he faces up to life post-death penalty and with a spectre from his past coming back to haunt him. Sean shares behind-the-scenes secrets, from challenges in staging realistic hangings to casting dynamics.

Join me, Ray Tempesta, as I recount my recent theatrical endeavours as I took in shows ranging from "Frozen" at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane to a distinctly unglamorous shipping container in Norwich. Hear what I had to say about a few productions including the original play Elephant by fEAST Theatre and the gripping The Pillowman by 14/7 Theatre. There was also exciting news in store as Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society were one of the chosen few selected to produce a special anniversary edition of Les Miserables for the show's 40th anniversary in 2025.

Our episode wraps up with the usual look at some of the shows soon to hit the stage at theatres near you. Don't miss this episode packed with theatre insights, personal anecdotes, and upcoming performances that will hopefully leave you eager to book your next theatre trip!

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An interview with Sean Baker, Director of Combined Actors of Cambridge's production of the Martin McDonagh comedy thriller, Hangmen. Also features Ray's usual brand of nonsense as he tells you, whether you like it or not, what he's been up to in the world of theatre, and he also gives a handful of shout-outs to upcoming productions in the region.

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An interview with John Hales, Charlie Randall, and Nick Murray Brown ahead of 14-7 Theatre's production of The Pillowman (by Martin McDonagh) hitting the stages at a few venues in Norfolk and Suffolk.

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An interview with Andrea Wilson, Emmie Wright, and Briony Thompson, ahead of CSODS production of 9to5 opening at the Cromer Pavilion Theatre. Also features the usual shout-outs for upcoming shows across East Anglia, and a quick glance at Ray's dull existence.

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An interview with Annie Eddington, Director of Sudbury Dramatic Society's latest production, the wonderful Lucy Kirkwood play, The Welkin
Also features Ray's usual brand of self-indulgent nonsense. 

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An interview with Dean Akrill, Writer and Director of Fuzzy, produced by SCART in Sprowston. Also a look at the shows Ray has seen recently, and some shout-outs for upcoming productions. 

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An interview with Sean Lang and Sarah Ingram, writer and director respectively of the latest production from Combined Actors of Cambridge. 

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An interview with Drama Mavericks' founder, David Lester, ahead of their debut production - Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage. Also features a look at what Ray has been up to recently, and previews of some upcoming productions in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.

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An interview with Molly Cutter and Andrew Macmillan of the brand new East & Under Theatre Company 

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An interview with Sabrina Poole (writer, director, and general dogsbody), Emma Smith, and Barney Matley, all of whom play a pivotal role in the production set to be staged at Norwich's Maddermarket Theatre.

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An interview with Michelle Hutchings ahead of the reprisal of her award-winning production of Queers  at Assembly House Norwich from the 15-17 Feb. Also features a catch-up on what your host has been up to, as well as a look at some upcoming shows in East Anglia.  

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An interview with Scott Meacock, writer and director of The Little Mermaid pantomime at HATS (Horning Amateur Theatrical Society). Plus a look at the pantos Ray has seen lately, and the usual shout-outs for upcoming productions in our region.

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An interview with Jennie Scott-Reid, Jenny Scudamore, and Rebecca Hawker, ahead of their production of Alan Ayckbourn's Season's Greetings at the ADC Theatre in Cambridge. 

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An interview with Peter Baker and Philippa Carson ahead of them starring in the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds pantomime, Snow White, featuring Dame Judi Dench.

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An interview with Annie Larkin and Georgia Smith of Nine Lives Theatre Company ahead of their production of Carrie the Musical at The Secret Garden in Wisbech. 

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An interview with Greg Hanson, Director of Bring Out Your Dead Productions, ahead of their Halloween show, The Black Cat and other tales.

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An interview with Martha Loader, award-winning writer of Splinter and actor Sarah Livingstone, who is starring in the play as it tours East Anglia. 

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An interview with Sian Couture, Artistic Director of Irving Stage Company, and Director of the company's latest production, Sweeney Todd at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.

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