Explore every episode of the podcast Emma and Naomi's Theatre Brunch
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 15 - HIS BACK TOUCHED MY LEGS! | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:10:41 | |
The girls are BACK FROM EDINBURGH - And it's changed Naomi! Grab your Mimosa and join them for an Edinburgh Fringe Special! With our Big Theatre Question - How many shows a day is too many? SHOW NOTES: ABBA Voyage - https://abbavoyage.com/ Mamma Mia - https://mamma-mia.com/london I Wish You Well - https://www.iwishyouwellthemusical.com/ Flo and Joan - https://www.floandjoan.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 14 - 12 SMILING, DANCING WAITERS | 04 Aug 2024 | 00:58:49 | |
You favourite theatre podcast duo are back reviewing some very big shows currently in the West End. And discussing that age old BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Programmes....what role do they now play in the theatre experience? SHOW NOTES: The Ivy https://ivycollection.com/ Hello Dolly https://hellodollyldn.com/ Next to Normal https://www.nexttonormal.com/ Mnemonic https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/mnemonic/ I'm going to marry you Toby Maguire https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire/ Mercato Metropolitano https://mercatometropolitano.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 5 - BUT EMMA INSISTED! | 05 Nov 2023 | 00:56:26 | |
The mimosas are ready for the girls to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Is it acceptable to leave a theatre performance in the middle of the show? Show notes/links Southwark Playhouse - such a brilliant venue! https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/ Mercato Metropolis - Great for dinner - https://mercatometropolitano.com/ Our drinks of choice! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KIMR2VA?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 - A lovely alcohol-free tipple! Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch and on X @entheatrebrunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 4 - WHY IS HE THERE? | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:54:03 | |
The mimosas are ready for the girls to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What role does the actual theatre play in complimenting a show? Show notes/links Shows that we mentioned! CABARET - https://kitkat.club/cabaret-london/ WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION - https://witnesscountyhall.com/ THE CROWN JEWELS - https://crownjewelsplay.com/ Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch and on X @entheatrebrunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 3 - IF I SCREAMED LOUD ENOUGH! | 03 Sep 2023 | 00:48:42 | |
Emma's back from Fringe and the mimosas are ready for the ladies to give their reviews and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Do Jukebox Musicals 'work' as a musical in their own right? Show notes/links Shows that we reviewed! https://www.spongebobstage.com/ https://www.instagram.com/larryowenslive/ Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch and on X @entheatrebrunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 2 - MATILDA WITH SWEARING | 30 Jul 2023 | 00:45:44 | |
Emma and Naomi are back with their latest discussions, reviews and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What role do snacks and beverages play in enhancing the overall theatre experience? Show notes/links Shows that we reviewed! https://www.oldvictheatre.com/ https://www.operationmincemeat.com/ https://strangeloopmusical.com/ Pre-Show Restaurant Recommendation https://www.pingpongdimsum.com/ - The 50% off is from 3pm - 6pm - last seating 5.30pm - Info under 'Don't Give a Shitake'! Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 1 - PILOT - SORRY DANIEL | 02 Jul 2023 | 00:29:35 | |
For their first pilot episode, Emma and Naomi discuss We Will Rock You, The Pillowman and Guys and Dolls and answer the big questions 'How far in advance is too far to buy theatre tickets?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 13 - I'M IN IT FOR THE MONEY AND THE GLORY! | 07 Jul 2024 | 00:43:36 | |
Emma and Naomi are celebrating their one year anniversary - even if they STILL don't understand how to work the microphone! And the Big Theatre Question? Standing Ovations! SHOW NOTES: Viola's Room https://www.punchdrunk.com/work/violas-room/
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| Episode 12 - I FEEL THIS IS A ME PROBLEM.... | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:50:09 | |
Emma and Naomi are back together for another 50 minutes of discussions on ALL THINGS THEATRE! Reviews this week include Hadestown and Mrs Doubtfire and the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: Where is the ideal theatre seat for a performance? Show notes Mrs Doubtfire https://www.mrsdoubtfiremusical.co.uk/ People Place & Things https://peopleplacesandthingsonstage.com/ Hadestown https://uk.hadestown.com/ Good food recommendation: The Thin White Duke https://thethinwhiteduke.london/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 11 - YOU'RE NOT GOING TO DANCE A LOT IN 2.22! | 05 May 2024 | 00:59:52 | |
It's Emma and Naomi's BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! Our girls are both May babies and are ready to open the champers, get the mimosas flowing and get into the theatre reviews for May, reflect on much theatre news (and there is quite a bit this year!) and answer the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: What do you prefer Revivals or completely new plays or musicals? Show notes: MACHINAL: https://www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/event/machinal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 10 - BUT THEN THAT WAS WEIRD.... | 07 Apr 2024 | 00:43:25 | |
Your favourite theatre podcasters are BACK for another month of Theatre Reviews, BIG THEATRE QUESTIONS and chats about all things theatre and beyond! Grab your mimosa and join them for their April podcast! BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Does theatre now rely too much on a "big name" to sell a show? Show Notes Opening Night - https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/whats-on/opening-night Mind Mangler - https://www.mischiefcomedy.com/whats-on/mind-mangler-member-of-the-tragic-circle/ For anyone interested in Drama Training! Fourth Monkey - https://www.fourthmonkey.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 9 - DON'T TOUCH THE TABLE EMMA! | 03 Mar 2024 | 00:56:24 | |
After attending the What’s On Stage Awards, Emma and Naomi are back together (in person!) with all the intel as well as reviews of shows in London and ones about to tour the UK! Grab a mimosa and join them for an hour of all things theatre! BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What show is the ‘one that got away’? Show Notes The Little Big Things - https://sohoplace.org/shows/the-little-big-things Standing at the Sky’s Edge - https://www.skysedgemusical.com/ Unfortunate - https://unfortunatemusical.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 8 - IT'S A BANGER (The Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber Special) | 04 Feb 2024 | 01:21:07 | |
Having gone back to see The Phantom of the Opera for the first time in over 15 years, Emma and Naomi have their mimosas ready to review some great London theatre and discuss all things Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as giving top tips for West End theatre in this feature length episode! This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - From what we know of the past, what is the future for Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber? Show notes/links The Time Traveller's Wife - https://timetravellerswife.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5fetBhC9ARIsAP1UMgECDGPuyDw5sHEpJXdO4jz1Zz_djMFzS7E-ZTHI2qBLXWG5TW2WDGcaAq7kEALw_wcB The Phantom of the Opera - https://uk.thephantomoftheopera.com/?_gl=1%2A1v2wsov%2A_ga%2AMTU2NTg0Mzg2Ni4xNzA2OTc2MDYy%2A_ga_BN6NC45MCJ%2AMTcwNjk3NjA2MS4xLjAuMTcwNjk3NjA2MS42MC4wLjA.#_ga=2.83510934.148958753.1706976062-1565843866.1706976062 Americano - https://americanalondon.com/ The Ivy - https://the-ivy.co.uk/ Open Table - https://www.opentable.co.uk/
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| Episode 7 - IT'S NOT FOR NOW! | 07 Jan 2024 | 00:32:09 | |
It's a New YEAR!!! And Emma and Naomi are saving the mimosas as it's been a busy Christmas! But don't fear - they are ready to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts on all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What was your favourite theatre of 2023 and what are your hopes for 2024? Show notes/links Tina Turner the Musical https://tinathemusical.com/uk/ Old Friends https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/whats-on/old-friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 6 - DO YOU NOW GET PIE VIBES? | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:58:16 | |
The mimosas are ready for the girls to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts on all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - How much does audience interaction enhance a show? Show notes/links Wulf and Lamb restaurant https://www.wulfandlamb.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 16 - IT'S ALL ABOUT WHERE YOU SIT | 06 Oct 2024 | 00:51:14 | |
HAPPY OCTOBER! Grab a glass or mug of your favourite drink and join Emma and Naomi as they review KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER and WHY AND I SO SINGLE - as we as answering the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: How does recordings of musicals and plays compare to live shows? SHOW NOTES: Why am I so single? https://thegarricktheatre.co.uk/tickets/why-am-i-so-single/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 17 - WHY ELSE WOULD HE BE WEARING ROLLERSKATES? | 03 Nov 2024 | 01:02:52 | |
Emma and Naomi are here to welcome you into the Winter Season with reviews for STARLIGHT EXPRESS, COME FROM AWAY, DR STRANGELOVE and WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT as well as some delightful anecdotes of being a child in panto to answering the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: How big is too big? Get your mimosa ready! Show notes: https://www.starlightexpresslondon.com/ https://comefromawaylondon.co.uk/tour-dates/ https://sohoplace.org/shows/white-rabbit-red-rabbit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 26 - I DON'T THINK THAT WAS STRICTLY NECESSARY.... | 03 Aug 2025 | 01:03:45 | |
Emma and Naomi are back to bring in the summer, giving you some theatre news, London theatre reviews and answering the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: Should re-admittance be allowed in the theatre? Make your brunch and join them! Show notes: The Comedy About Spies: https://www.mischiefcomedy.com/whats-on/the-comedy-about-spies/london/ Mamma Mia - The Party: https://mammamiatheparty.co.uk/ MyNeighbour Totoro: https://totoroshow.com/ Evita: https://www.evitathemusical.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 25 - BUT THEN HE JUMPS OFF THE TABLE… | 06 Jul 2025 | 01:03:38 | |
Grab a glass of your favourite tipple or hot beverage and join Emma and Naomi for Theatre Brunch! Big Theatre Question - How much are you influenced by Theatre Reviews? Show notes: Taste of the Caribbean - https://tasteofcaribbeanuk.com/ The Crucible - https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/the-crucible/ Plied and Prejudice - https://www.pliedandprejudice.com/london/ Clueless - https://cluelessonstage.com/ Stereophonic - https://stereophonicplay.co.uk/ Mrs Warren’s Profession - https://thegarricktheatre.co.uk/tickets/mrs-warrens-profession/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 24 - MAYBE HE GOT CHUCKED ON? | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:59:11 | |
June is here and with it are some more theatre reviews, news and fun with Emma and Naomi! Grab a drink and settle! The Big Theatre Question this month: How did your experience of live theatre shape your views? Show notes Dear England - https://dearenglandonstage.com/ Calamity Jane - https://calamityjanemusical.com/ Oscar at the Crown - www.https://oscaratthecrown.com/ The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - https://open.spotify.com/album/7IWhVVpdUyaztwVXaBwQc0?si=WlFf6KkST2G4-jGk0lf9PQ Redwood - https://open.spotify.com/album/1n8gwER0sd1Vmfu0LsTzrY?si=1s4yWvWdSkigKPYCPaaAvw Operation Mincemeat - https://operationmincemeat.com/ Vitamin String Quartet - https://www.vitaminstringquartet.com Union Chapel - https://unionchapel.org.uk Here We Are at The National Theatre - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/here-we-are/ Ben and Imo at The Orange Tree - https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ben-and-imo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 23 - WHAT ARE YOU SCREAMING IN MY BOX? | 06 May 2025 | 01:15:30 | |
The Sun is OUT! And Naomi and Emma are ready with some wonderful reviews of the month and answering the Big Theatre Question - What should come first the musical or the film? Get settled in! It’s a packed episode! Show notes Emma’s apology - she meant Vecna not Vagner! And she meant Reciprocated not Replicated! 😂🙈 Stranger Things https://uk.strangerthingsonstage.com/ Back to the Future https://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/london/ Punch https://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/punch-west-end Book - Right from Wrong Restorative Justice https://restorativejustice.org.uk/what-restorative-justice Unicorn https://thegarricktheatre.co.uk/tickets/unicorn/ Titanique Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 22 - IT'S VERY HARD TO PLAY A TRUMPET WHILST RUNNING AROUND A STAGE | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:46:47 | |
The sun is out - finally! And this month's podcast is packed with reviews, news and the Big Theatre Question: For New Musicals, is it better to listen to the cast recording before seeing the show? Show Notes: No.9 Stage/Fright - https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/inside-no-9-stage-fright/ Weather Girl - https://sohotheatre.com/events/weather-girl/ Benjamin Button - https://benjaminbuttonmusical.com/ Playhouse Creatures - https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/playhouse-creatures/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 21 - THE BIG NYC EDITION | 02 Mar 2025 | 01:28:45 | |
They did it! Emma and Naomi crossed the pond and headed to New York City (and it sure WAS pretty!) and they now come back and re-lived their trip and taken you with them. Crack open the fizz or put the kettle on for this one off special about all things Broadway and Beyond!! Show notes Redwood https://www.redwoodmusical.com/ Sunset Boulevard https://sunsetblvdbroadway.com/ Cellino V Barnes https://asylumnyc.com/cellino-v-barnes/ A View from My Seat https://aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/ Sardi's https://sardis.com/ Ceccino's https://www.cecconisrestaurants.com/dumbo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 20 - DANNY TAKE YOUR RING BACK! | 02 Feb 2025 | 00:50:56 | |
Emma and Naomi are back together after recovering from colds! They have been immersing themselves in the Digital Theatre World! To bring you reviews of some shows on theatre platforms, BBC iplayer and more! Grab a glass of your favourite fizz, cup of your favourite tea and join them for this step into February - January has FINALLY left - and settle into the podcast finishing with the BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Are some musicals not standing the test of time? Show notes: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/national-theatre-online/ https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0012y8y/anything-goes-the-musical https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001k2nk/tartuffe https://www.buyagift.co.uk/days-out/theatre-and-shows/west-end - Currently have a Feb Discount too! EXTRA20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 19 - THERE'S LOADS OF ROOM IN A BOX! | 05 Jan 2025 | 00:44:21 | |
It's a new year and your favourite duo are back - battling through colds to give you the run down of their Panto challenge!! Grab your favourite morning drink and join them for all discussions on theatre and whether Emma's thoughts on panto have changed! Also discussing the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: Do theatres need to re-think their seating options? Show Notes: Robin Hood: https://palladiumpantomime.com/ One Man Musical: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/one-man-musical/ The Audience Club: https://www.theaudienceclub.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 18 - KEEP PLUGGING AWAY ELTON JOHN! | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:43:32 | |
For their last Episode before Christmas, Emma and Naomi are entering PANTO SEASON! As well as reviewing a few London shows including ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. Grab a glass of mulled wine, glass or fizz or hot beverage of your choice and get cosy as they continue to discuss all things theatre as well as reflecting on the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: What are your thoughts on trigger warnings? Show notes: Vagabond https://www.vagabondwines.co.uk The Liar, The Bitch and the Wardrobe https://www.theturbinetheatre.com/whats-on/the-liar-the-bitch-and-the-wardrobe The Devil Wears Prada https://devilwearspradamusical.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||