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| 108 - Why Am I So Single?, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:22:40 | |
In this episode we review the new West End show from Six creators Marlow and Moss, Why Am I So Single? which has just opened at the Garrick Theatre. We also review the Edinburgh fringe transfer, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! which recently closed at The Ambassadors Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 107 - Hello Dolly, Fuerza Bruta: Aven, The Bakers Wife | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:37:29 | |
We review the hotly anticipated Broadway transfer of the latest revival of Hello Dolly, starring Imelda Staunton and Jenna Russell; Fuerza Bruta are back at the Round House with their new show Aven; And we went to see The Bakers Wife, the Stephen Schwartz musical, at The Menier Chocolate Factory, starring Lucy Jones and Clive Rowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 98 - The Witches, Cold War, The Phantom of the Opera | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:43:25 | |
We two new shows to review as well as one that has been running in London for many many years, but it's a first time seeing it for one of us! First up we have the National Theatre's new musical of Roald Dahl's The Witches, directed by Lyndsey Turner with book and lyrics by Lucy Kirkwood, music and lyrics by Dave Malloy. Next is our review of Cold War, a new play with music at The Almeida Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold, with book by Conor McPherson and music by Elvis Costello. Lastly we review the West End's second longest running musical, Andrew Llyod Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Theatre Club Ep.8 - Chess, Young Frankenstein, Royal Ballet Triple Bill | 12 May 2018 | 00:34:42 | |
In episode 7 we talk more about our trip to see Chess, and have reviews for Young Frankenstein and The Royal Ballets latest mixed program with works from Wayne MacGregor, Fredrick Ashton and Kenneth McMillan. All this plus a new Chess inspired cocktail and a look ahead to some exciting new theatre coming up this summer in London.--Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Theatre Club Ep.7 - Chess | 05 May 2018 | 00:11:12 | |
Bonus episode recorded at The London Coliseum when we went to see The ENO's latest production, Chess. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Theatre Club Ep.6 - Quiz, The Writer, The Mikado | 28 Apr 2018 | 00:38:22 | |
In this episode we discuss James Graham's latest play "Quiz", Ella Hickson's "The Writer" at The Almeida Theatre, as well as Charles Court Opera's production of "The Mikado". We also discuss Fun Home, The Ferryman, Strictly Ballroom and much more, and sample another delicious signature cocktail created just for this episode. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Theatre Club Ep.5 - Somnai, Caroline or Change, Summer and Smoke, Séance | 14 Apr 2018 | 00:34:55 | |
In this episode we discuss the best of London's immersive theatre offerings with Trainspotting, Somnai and Seance; and review our recent trips to both Caroline or Change and Summer and Smoke. We also chat Olivier Awards, noisy theatre goers, and our exciting celebrity sighting; all washed down with a delicious signature cocktail created just for this episode. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Theatre Club Ep.4 - Brief Encounter, Network, Lady Windermere's Fan, The Plough and Stars | 30 Mar 2018 | 00:28:11 | |
We review our recent trips to see Kneehigh Theatre’s Brief Encounter, The Plough and the Stars at The Lyric Hammersmith, Network at The National, and the Kathy Burke directed Lady Windermere’s Fan. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Theatre Club Ep.3 - Julius Caesar, Pinocchio, Pippin | 17 Mar 2018 | 00:28:43 | |
In this episode we review Julius Caesar at The Bridge Theatre, Pippin at The Southwark Playhouse and The National Theatre's production of Pinocchio. We discuss spitting thespians, celebrity casting, and our top tips of upcoming shows worth seeing, all while sipping on this week's signature cocktail, The Jiminy Cricket. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Theatre Club Ep.2 - Girl From The North Country, Rothschild & Sons | 02 Mar 2018 | 00:26:47 | |
This episode we discuss booking theatre tickets and how to get the best deals. We tell you our "top-tip" for the next show you should be booking. Then over cocktails we review our recent theatre trips to Girl From The North Country and Rothschild & Sons. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Theatre Club Ep.1 - Hamilton | 02 Mar 2018 | 00:34:32 | |
Over cocktails we discuss our recent trip to see Hamilton. We also have reviews of Barnum and Belleville and a look ahead to some new up-coming shows. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 97 - Sunset Blvd., BalletBoyz: England on Fire | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:42:34 | |
In this episode we review Jamie Lloyd's bold new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Blvd. starring Nicole Scherzinger. We also saw the latest work from The BalletBoyz, England on Fire, at Sadlers Wells. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 96 - Dear England, Flowers For Mrs Harris, Black Sabbath The Ballet | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:37:20 | |
In Episode 96 we review a musical, and play and a ballet. We went to see Theatre Club FAVE, Jenna Russell, in the new production of Flowers For Mrs Harris at The River Side Studios; We have our second review of James Graham's play Dear England, about Gareth Southgate captaining the England squad, now that it has transfer into the West End after a sell out run at The National Theatre; and finally we went to see Birmingham Royal Ballet's new work, Black Sabbath: The Ballet at Sadlers Wells. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 95 - Crazy For You, untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:25:54 | |
In episode 95 we review a bitingly satirical new play recently opened at The Young Vic, untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play; and Susan Stoman's classic Broadway musical, Crazy For You, starring Charlie Stemp. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 94 - La Cage aux Folles, The Sound of Music, Edinburgh Festival Fringe | 27 Aug 2023 | 00:30:22 | |
We review the new production of musical La Cage aux Folles at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, The Sound of Music at Chichester Festival Theatre, and Alice has been to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time and gives her round-up of the best shows she saw. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 93 - A Strange Loop, Romeo & Juliet, Dear England, 42nd Street | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:30:46 | |
We review four amazing new shows in Episode 93. A Strange Loop, a new groundbreaking musical fresh from Broadway, featuring a queer black character at it's centre, currently playing at The Barbican. An exciting new production of Romeo and Juliet at The Almeida directed by Rebecca Frecknall. James Graham's new play, Dear England, about England football manager Gareth Southgate, as played by Joseph Fiennes at The National Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold. And finally, the all-taping Broadway classic 42nd Street which is currently on it's UK tour, and that we saw at Sadlers Wells. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 92 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Third Man, Sasha Regan's All Male The Mikado | 17 Jun 2023 | 00:35:05 | |
In this episode we review three exciting new musical productions: One of our favourite company's returns with another Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in the form of Sasha Regan's All Male The Mikado at Wilton's Music Hall; The Menier Chocolate Factory have a brand new musical adaptation of the Noir classic The Third Man; and lastly The Curious Case of Benjamin Button returns to Southwark Playhouse to their new Elephant venue and in an expanded production form the 2019 original that we so loved on this podcast. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 91 - Operation Mincemeat, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, The Secret Life of Bees | 20 May 2023 | 00:33:38 | |
We're back, with three fabulous musicals to review. One of our favourite new British musicals, Operation Mincemeat, has mades it's way from the London fringe to the glittering West End and we went to see if in it's new home at The Fortune Theatre. A bold new production of the classic Broadway musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying has just opened at The Southwark Playhouse and we have our review hot off the presses. Lastly, the Almeida's new musical adaptation of the beloved book, The Secret Life of Bees is about to complete it's run, but why not listen to our review anyway! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 90 - Betty Blue Eyes | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:26:12 | |
In our 90th episode we review the new The Union Theatre production of Stiles & Drewe's musical, Betty Blue Eyes. We also went to see Guys & Dolls again at The Bridge Theatre, this time as part of the standing audience. There's also an exciting returning show as our Top Tip, and a theatre themed cocktail. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 89 - Bonnie and Clyde, Standing At The Sky's Edge, Further Than The Furthest Thing, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:26:38 | |
We review four brilliant new shows in episode 89. Bonnie and Clyde staring Frances Mayli McCann and Jordan Luke Gage at The Garrick Theatre; The National Theatre's new musical export from Sheffield Theatres, Standing At The Sky's Edge featuring the songs of Richard Hawley; Further Than The Furthest Thing at The Young Vic, staring our favourite actor Jenna Russell; and a night of breath-taking new ballet at Sadler's Wells, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends. -
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| 106 - Kiss Me Kate, Jerry's Girls | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:30:35 | |
We review two new musicals in this episode; Kiss Me Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar which has just opened at The Barbican; and Jerry's Girls, the Jerry Herman musical revue, which is currently running at The Menier Chocolate Factory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 88 - Guys & Dolls, Cabaret at the KitKat Club, Scottish Ballet's Coppelia, Roger's and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:44:29 | |
In this jampacked episode we review the new immersive production of Guys & Dolls at The Bridge Theatre, Cabaret at the KitKat Clubstarring John McCrea and Aimee Lou Wood , Scottish Ballet's futuristic take on the classical ballet Coppelia, and final our review of Roger's and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! in it's new West End home. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 87 - Sylvia, Women Beware The Devil | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:27:12 | |
In this episode we review Sylvia, the new musical featuring Beverly Knight at The Old Vic Theatre. Secondly we review The Almeida's darkly comic new play, Women Beware The Devil - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 86 - The Cher Show, My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do? | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:34:14 | |
We review the UK tour production of The Cher Show, which tells the story of the legend that is Cher; all the costumes, all the drama, all the songs! We also review he equally flamboyant and fabulous show, My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do?, written and performed by Rob Madge, currently playing in London's West End. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 85 - A Streetcar Named Desire, Julie Cunningham & Company how did we get here? | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:29:18 | |
We review the hottest ticket in town, Rebecca Frecknall’s A Streetcar Named Desire staring Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran and Anjana Vasan at The Almeida Theatre. We also review Spice Girl Mel C's London dance debut in Julie Cunningham & Company how did we get here? at Sadlers Wells. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 84 - Newsies | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:36:08 | |
Disney's broadway dance sensation Newsies has finally made it's way across the pond and opened in London this December. Listen to our review of the show, as well as a Newsies inspired cocktail recipe, and a double whammy dancey Top Tip - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 83 - My Neighbour Totoro, Back To The Future, The Band's Visit, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:38:11 | |
In Episode 83 of Theatre Club Podcast we have reviews of the brand new stage version of Studio Ghibli's beloved film My Neighbour Totoro by Royal Shakespeare Company and Joe Hisaishi, currently playing a sold-out run at The Barbican in London. We also went to another sold-out run at The Donmar of the musical The Band's Visit, though you can still get tickets; listen to the episode to find out how. We finally have a review of the smash hit blockbuster musical Back To The Future and the long-running, though soon to close jukebox musical Tina, based on the life and works of Tina Turner! As well as all of this we have a great top tip for all the Beverly Knight fans out there. Listen now and don't forget to rate, subscribe and leave a review - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 82 - South Pacific, Millennials, Almeida 2022/23 Season Announcement | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:32:28 | |
We discuss the very exciting new season at The Almeida Theatre which includes a new production of A Street Car Named Desire directed by Rebecca Frecknell and starring Paul Mescal, and a new musical written by Elton John! We also review the Chichester Festival Theatre production of South Pacific, and the new song cycle Millennials at The Other Palace. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 81 - Sister Act, Yeast Nation | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:39:33 | |
We're back with two very different musicals to review in this episode. First up we review the new London production of Sister Act, starring Beverly Knight and Jennifer Saunders; followed by a much smaller and weirder musical, the spiritual prequel to one of our favourite musicals Urinetown, Yeast Nation at The Southwark Playhouse. We also discuss Lady Gaga's Chromatica Ball, and make heavenly Bloody Marys inspired by Sister Act. - - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 80 - Like Water For Chocolate, The Crucible | 16 Jul 2022 | 00:29:47 | |
This episode is a Dance Double, with two exciting new ballets; Scottish Ballet's The Crucible, choreographed by Helen Pickett, and The Royal Ballet's Like Water For Chocolate choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 79 - Legally Blonde, The Burnt City | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:41:58 | |
We review the new open-air theatre production of Legally Blonde the musical, directed by Six co-creator Lucy Moss, and starring a former Anne Boleyn, Courtney Bowman. Our second review is of the hotly anticipated return of immersive theatre pioneers Punchdrunk, and their new show The Burnt City. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 105 - Passing Strange, The Hills of California, A Streetcar Named Desire: Scottish Ballet | 21 May 2024 | 00:39:01 | |
We review the UK Premier of the Broadway rock-musical Passing Strange, at The Young Vic Theatre. We review Jez Butterworth's latest play, The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendez. We review one of our favourite modern ballets, Scottish Ballet's A Streetcar Named Desire at Sadlers Wells. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 78 - My Fair Lady, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! | 17 May 2022 | 00:29:34 | |
We review two Broadway transfers; The Fisher Centre's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, currently playing at The Young Vic, and Bartlett Sher's lavish production of Lerner and Loewe's much loved musical My Fair Lady opening this week at The London Coliseum. Two very different productions indeed! Plus we talk Six The Musical Broadway cast recording, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella closing in the West End, plus a Top Tip of what you should be booking next. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 77 - Zorro The Musical, The Ocean At The End Of The Lane, Lillias White | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:27:31 | |
In this episode we have a musical, a play and some cabaret! We review Zorro The Musical at Charing Cross Theatre; The National Theatre's west-end transfer, The Ocean At The End Of The Lane; and Broadway legend Lillias White makes her UK cabaret debut at The Crazy Coqs. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 76 - Anyone Can Whistle, Ballet Boyz "Deluxe", English National Ballet "Forsythe Evening" | 09 Apr 2022 | 00:39:15 | |
The late great Stephen Sondheim's famous 1964 flop, Anyone Can Whistle is having it's first major revival in London at The Southwark Playhouse and we went along to find out if this show really deserved close after only nine performances in it's original broadway run! We also made two trips to Sadlers Wells recently, to see the new Ballet Boyz show "Deluxe", and then to see the "Forsythe Evening" by English National Ballet, which features choreography by the legendary William Forsythe set to the music of James Blake, Barry White, Khalid and Natalie Cole to name a few. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 75 - Small Island, The Collaboration, Gypsy | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:40:53 | |
In this episode we review the return of Small Island at The National Theatre, Helen Edmundson critical acclaimed play based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Andrea Levy; The Collaboration at The Young Vic, starring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope as Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat; and Gypsy at Alexandra Palace, a staged concert with an all star cast. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 74 - Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, Wuthering Heights, Steve | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:49:19 | |
We have a jam-packed episode with four brilliant shows currently playing in London. We review two shows based on iconic movies, both making their returns to the West End; Dirty Dancing and Saturday Night Fever. We also review a new play at a new theatre; Steve, at The Seven Dials Playhouse. Lastly, Emma Rice's new production of Wuthering Heights has arrived at The National Theatre and we went to see it .... knowing absolutely nothing about this literary classic. Heathens! All this plus a new cocktail and a fabulous Top Tip for an upcoming musical to be booking. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 73 - & Juliet, Bring It On!, Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:20:35 | |
In this episode we have our second review of & Juliet on the podcast as Alice has finally been to see it! We also review the brilliant new production of Bring It On that played The Royal Festival Hall earlier this year, as well as Matthew Bournes much loved production of The Nutcracker. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 72 - Moulin Rouge!, Spring Awakening | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:39:56 | |
We're back with our first, very belated, episode of 2022, but what a show to start the year with; we went to see Moulin Rouge in the West End! We also review the Almeida's recent production of Spring Awakening, as well as discussing Disney's Encanto and NBC's Annie Live. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 71 - Hex, Dear Evan Hansen | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:39:28 | |
We review The National Theatre's new Christmas musical, Hex, a new take on the Sleeping Beauty fair tale starring Rosalie Craig, and we finally get round to seeing Dear Evan Hansen; but wa it worth the wait? Listen to episode 71 now to find out. Plus, we talk about the new movie version of West Side Story and a Top Tip to look forward to in 2022. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 70 - Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), The Shark Is Broken, Heathers | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:36:46 | |
Three great shows to review in this episode. The hilarious Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) which has just opened at The Criterion Theatre; The Shark Is Broken, the story behind the tumultuous film shoot of the movie Jaws; and cult musical Heathers. We also have a Top Tip from the Southwark Playhouse, seat recommendations for new musical The Drifter's Girl and we talk Wicked the movie! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 69 - SIX, with special guest Jarnéia "Jaye'J" Richard-Noel | 14 Nov 2021 | 00:30:12 | |
In this episode we were lucky enough to sit down for a chat with royalty! The wonderful and talented Jaye'J Richard-Noel, who plays Catherine of Aragon in SIX joined us during her final week of performances to tell us what it's been like playing a fierce queen in the smash-hit musical, what she'll miss the most when she finishes her run, and what's next for her post-SIX. We also went to see the show at it's new home in The Vaudeville Theatre so you'll get to hear our thoughts on the show again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 104 - Underdog: The Other Other Bronte, Machinal, Nye | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:37:37 | |
In episode 104 we review three new plays currently running in London; Sarah Gordon's new play, Underdog: The Other Other Bronte at The National's Dorfman Theatre; Richard Jone's production of Sophie Treadwell's seminal Machinal at The Old Vic; and Nye, a new play about the birth of the National Health Service, staged at The National Theatre, and starring National Treasure Michael Sheen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 68 - Andrew Llyod Webber's Cinderella, Hamlet, Bedknobs and Broomsticks The Musical | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:46:00 | |
We're back with another jam-packed episode, featuring the hotly anticipated new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Cinderella staring Carrie Hope-Fletcher; The Young Vic's new production of Hamlet staring Cush Jumbo in the titular role; and Disney Theatrical's new stage musical version of the beloved film Bedknobs and Broomsticks. We also have our Top Tip of what to book, and some upcoming theatre news including two very exciting new musical concerts. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 67 - Anything Goes, The Bagdad Cafe | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:25:42 | |
In episode 67 we review Kathleen Marshall's smash hit Broadway production of Anything Goes which is currently playing in London, with Sutton Foster reprising her Tony Award winning performance as Reno Sweeney. We also went to see Bagdad Cafe, directed by Emma Rice for her new company Wise Children at The Old Vic Theatre. We also have Alice's top tip, a fabulous cocktail and some birthday surprises for Oscar! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 66 - Singin In The Rain, Operation Mincemeat | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:36:16 | |
We're back, double vaxed and better than ever! After a long break from the podcast we've finally been on our first trip to see live theatre since pre-pandemic. In episode 66 we bring you our reviews of Singin In The Rain at Sadlers Wells and Operation Mincemeat at Southwark Playhouse, as well as Alice's "top tip" of what to book and where to sit and a much needed cocktail to celebrate our first episode of 2021! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 65 - Christina Modestou: A Night At The Musicals featuring Jena Russell, First Date, Olivier Awards 2020 | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:33:18 | |
We've been to our first live theatre show since March! Christina Modestou, original star of SIX the musical host a night of musical songs at our beloved Southwark Playhouse with very special guest, the one and only Jenna Russell, how could we not go and see that!?! We also review an online production of First Date, a musical staring Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin. Lastly we discuss this year's socially distanced Olivier Awards. We talk winners, nominees and live performances, which then leads us on to a chat about some of our favourite ever Tony Awards performances. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 64 - Theatre Cafe Channel, Southwark Playhouse, upcoming movie-musical news | 04 Sep 2020 | 00:21:42 | |
We're back after a little hiatus to discuss some new theatre heading back to the London stage at Southwark Playhouse and Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with their productions of The Last Five Years and Jesus Christ Superstar respectively. We also run-down a list of some exciting movie-musicals that are heading our way and some new platforms for watching live theatre, in the form of The Theatre Cafe Channel and the soon to be free-to-view Sky Arts Channel. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 63 - Alan Bennett's Talking Heads, Les Blancs | 13 Jul 2020 | 00:32:04 | |
We review the BBC's update of the classic Alan Bennett series of monologues Talking Heads, and Yael Farber's 2016 National Theatre production of Lorraine Hansberry's play Les Blancs which was shown as part of NT At Home. We also discus the latest news surrounding British theatre, including new social distanced productions and drive-in performances. Plus Alice has some big personal news to share with our listeners! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 62 - Unprecedented, Secret Cinema Drive-In | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:29:28 | |
Another remotely recorded Lockdown Edition in which we review Headlong Theatre's quarantine TV series on the BBC, featuring the work of some brilliant UK playwrights and stage performers. We also discuss Secret Cinema's new upcoming drive-in experience, as well as some theatre news and some boozy booze! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||