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Sounds and Stage Podcast

Sounds and Stage

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Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 5

Welcome to the Sounds and Stage Podcast – your backstage pass to the world of theatre, musicals, and live entertainment.

Each episode brings you exclusive interviews with performers, directors, writers, producers, and the creative teams behind some of the biggest productions in the UK and beyond. We explore the stories behind the shows, uncover what happens behind the curtain, and celebrate the people who make theatre happen.

Whether you're a lifelong theatre fan, an aspiring performer, or simply love hearing inspiring conversations, you'll discover:

⭐ Exclusive interviews with theatre professionals
🎭 Behind-the-scenes insights from West End and regional productions
🎶 Discussions about new and classic musicals
🎤 Honest conversations about the creative industry
🎟️ The latest theatre news, reviews, and special features

New episodes are released regularly, bringing you closer to the magic of live performance.

Subscribe now and join us as we celebrate the people, productions, and passion that make theatre unforgettable.

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Edinburgh Fringe Special: Antony Vila on The Stand-Up Experience, Improv & Surviving the Fringe

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 36:26

In this Edinburgh Fringe special of the Sounds and Stage Podcast, Tim is joined by comedian Antony Vila, creator of The Stand-Up Experience — an entirely improvised comedy show where there’s no script, no plan, and the audience becomes part of the entertainment.

Antony talks about why he moved away from traditional scripted stand-up, how he creates comedy from conversations with the audience, and what makes every performance completely different.

We also chat about the realities of taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe, from flyering and finding an audience to accommodation, finances and the sheer amount of preparation that goes on behind the scenes.

Antony also shares how he got into comedy, his ambitions to take the show on tour, and his advice for performers heading to the Fringe.

Expect the unexpected — because with The Stand-Up Experience, even Antony doesn't know what's going to happen next.

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William Street: Bringing a Story of Bloody Sunday to Edinburgh Fringe | The Fifth Act Company

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 30:56

In this episode of the Sounds and Stage Podcast, Tim is joined by Tyler Cowie and Chloe Downes from The Fifth Act Company to talk about their new play, William Street, and the journey from university theatre to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Set in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1972, William Street follows the O'Shea family in the days leading up to Bloody Sunday. Rather than presenting a political lecture, the production explores the human impact of conflict — looking at family relationships, division and what happens when historic violence reaches people's homes.

Tyler and Chloe discuss founding The Fifth Act Company in Oxford, developing the play through improvisation and devised theatre, Chloe's personal connection to Northern Ireland, and the challenge of condensing such a complex period of history into a one-hour production.

We also chat about the reality of taking a student-founded theatre company to the Edinburgh Fringe, including the unexpected amount of admin, promotion, travel and planning that happens behind the scenes.

In this episode:

How The Fifth Act Company was created
The inspiration behind William Street
Exploring Bloody Sunday through a family's experience
Developing a script through improvisation
Why the themes of division and hatred remain relevant today
Taking a university production to Edinburgh
The hidden workload behind producing a Fringe show
Tyler and Chloe's theatre journeys
What's next for The Fifth Act Company

🎭 William Street
📍 Edinburgh Fringe
📅 16–21 August 2026
⏰ 10:30am
🎟️ Braw Venues @ Hill Street, Venue 41

Sounds and Stage Podcast — Real theatre. Real people. Real conversations.

#EdinburghFringe #WilliamStreet #TheatrePodcast

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Dead Effing Rebels: Gender, Power & Satire at Camden Fringe | Sylvia Gardner

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 30:08

What happens when gender, power and control collide with satire, absurdism and fringe theatre?

In this episode of the Sounds and Stage Podcast, Tim is joined by Sylvia Gardner, Co-Artistic Director of Theatre of Cowards, to talk about their upcoming production, Dead Effing Rebels, ahead of its run at Camden Fringe 2026.

Sylvia takes us behind the scenes of the show's development, from its original inspiration and early drafts through to getting the production in front of an audience. We explore how Dead Effing Rebels tackles gender, power and control through comedy, satire and absurdism — and why fringe theatre provides such an exciting space for taking creative risks.

We also chat about the realities of producing theatre on a limited budget, what success at a fringe festival actually looks like, the importance of theatre as a social and community art form, and Sylvia's ambitions for the future of Theatre of Cowards.

And, in Sylvia's own words:

"If you've ever had a manager that you believed was deeply, deeply sexually repressed, this is the show for you."

🎭 In this episode:

The inspiration behind Dead Effing Rebels
Gender, power and control
Satire, absurdism and social realism
Developing a new play from draft to stage
Why Theatre of Cowards chose Camden Fringe
The realities of producing fringe theatre on a budget
What Sylvia wants audiences to take away from the show
The future of Theatre of Cowards

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00:00 – Introduction to Sylvia Gardner and Dead Effing Rebels
02:12 – Inspiration and origins of the show
04:42 – Audience appeal and accessibility
07:03 – Theatre influences and inspirations
08:23 – Recent theatre experiences and influences
09:39 – Audience takeaways and questions
11:22 – Theatre as a social and community art form
13:18 – Why Camden Fringe and future plans15:02 – Challenges of fringe festival production16:24 – Excitement for the upcoming run17:07 – Taking a show to a fringe festival19:16 – What makes a successful Fringe experience?20:18 – Theatre of Cowards' philosophy and goals23:07 – Future aspirations and dream collaborations26:50 – Selling Dead Effing Rebels in one sentence27:19 – The unexpected wow factor28:52 – Why should audiences choose this show?29:19 – Where to see Dead Effing Rebels29:30 – Where to follow Sylvia and Theatre of Cowards29:34 – What's next after the Fringe?

Stage Door Etiquette – Meeting Your Favourite Performers the Right Way

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, August 10, 2026 • Duration 08:13

For many theatre fans, waiting at the stage door is a cherished part of the experience. But what are the unwritten rules, and how can audiences ensure they're creating a positive experience for both fellow theatregoers and the performers they've come to support?

In this episode of the Sounds and Stage Podcast, we explore the etiquette of stage door—from asking for photos and autographs to respecting performers' time, personal space and privacy. We also discuss why not every actor stage doors, how to be considerate of theatre staff, and why kindness is the key to keeping this much-loved theatre tradition alive.

Whether you're planning your first trip to the West End or you're a regular stage door visitor, this episode is packed with practical tips to help make every theatre visit a memorable one—for all the right reasons.

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Sounds and Stage Podcast Introduction

Friday, August 7, 2026 • Duration 01:22

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