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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Conversation with Lauren McLavy | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:33:11 | |
Straight from her year away on a cruise ship, Lauren McLavy joins me to tell all about her time playing Sandy in Grease sailing around the Caribbean! | |||
| In Conversation with Ann Harada | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:52:52 | |
The original Christmas Eve in Avenue Q, Ann Harada, joins me for a chat about her lengthy career including her many appearances at The Muny, Encores and her roles in Smash and Schmigadoon! | |||
| It's Today | 23 May 2024 | 00:22:45 | |
The return is upon us! Join me as I discuss the cancellation of the Bonnie & Clyde tour, the Drama League Awards and Death Becomes Her... | |||
| Back In Business | 16 Jul 2023 | 00:25:02 | |
A look back on my theatrical ventures over the past 6 months. | |||
| Stunt Casting | 26 Feb 2023 | 00:14:07 | |
Is it good? Is It bad? Let's discuss... | |||
| My must-sees of 2023 | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:14:42 | |
A look at the year ahead and what theatrical events I'm most looking forward to... | |||
| A journey Into The Woods... | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:24:10 | |
From Cher to Central Park, I take you on a whistle-stop history tour of all things Into The Woods! | |||
| Underrated Gems | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:17:18 | |
A small selection of some of my favourite underrated shows that you must go and listen to! BONUS: Count how many times I say 'fun'... | |||
| A little Q&A | 22 Oct 2022 | 00:23:40 | |
Answering your questions about stunt casting, Mean Girls, Sondheim and more! | |||
| Dame Angela Lansbury | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:19:16 | |
Celebrating the life of Dame Angela Lansbury, the theatrical titan who passed away on Tuesday 11th October 2022. | |||
| Audra McDonald | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:19:11 | |
A look into the career of Broadway's most celebrated performer, Audra McDonald! | |||
| A quick hello! | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:07:10 | |
A brief ramble about me, my podcast and where you can find me online! | |||
| Sigourney, Showman and Seven Dials | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:33:14 | |
All the musical news from D23, The Queen of Versailles in Boston, Mamma Mia 3 and much more! | |||
| In Conversation with Keiahna Jackson-Jones | 11 Aug 2024 | 00:43:56 | |
My first guest, Keiahna Jackson-Jones, joins me for a chat about drama school, life as a graduate and how rehearsals for the upcoming UK tour of Ghost are going! | |||
| Paris, Producers and plenty of Shakespeare | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:31:49 | |
A review of the Olympics Opening Ceremony, Jamie Lloyd's latest theatre project and some exciting news for the podcast! | |||
| Equity, Emmys and even more concerts! | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:27:32 | |
A glimpse into the Emmy nominations, Equity Vs Spotlight, Willy Wonka at the Edinburgh Fringe plus much more! | |||
| Hello, Imelda! | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:38:21 | |
An in-depth insight into the brand-new revival of Hello, Dolly! - plus a look at some of the latest theatre news and drama. | |||
| Stolen slippers, Sondheim shows and Studio 54 | 29 Jun 2024 | 00:35:08 | |
A look at the new production of Hercules, Judy Garland's ruby slippers and Betty Boop coming to Broadway! | |||
| Tonys Galore (and so much more!) | 22 Jun 2024 | 00:38:35 | |
A dive into this year's Tonys plus reviews of Sister Act. Kiss Me, Kate and Next To Normal... | |||
| Brightman, Barricades and Beaches | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:29:25 | |
Join me as I discuss Audra in Gypsy, remember Richard Sherman and gossip about Sarah Brightman... | |||
| Remembering Maggie, Gavin and Ken | 06 Oct 2024 | 00:44:39 | |
A look back at the careers of three actors we've sadly lost in recent weeks: Dame Maggie Smith, Gavin Creel and Ken Page | |||
| Strictly, Starlight and new Sondheim! | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:56:43 | |
Join me for a full in-depth review of my time as a Strictly audience member AND my time watching Starlight! Plus all the latest on the new National season and the Gypsy casting news... | |||
| Road Show, Roommate and Really Expensive Tickets | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:28:18 | |
Join me for all the latest theatre news including Covid at The Roommate, the new Palladium record and a brief history of Sondheims 'Road Show'.... | |||
| Blanchett, Brighton and Breaking World Records | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:36:08 | |
Join me for a review of Oliver! plus a look back at the career of the late James Earl Jones plus my visit to the Brighton Hippodrome... | |||
| Musical Revues, Mitzi and Mean Evan Hansen | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:35:53 | |
Join me for a full review of the UK tour of Dear Evan Hansen and Sondheim on Sondheim at the Ally Pally plus news about a possible Broadway run of Dirty Dancing! | |||
| Becoming Nancy, Broadway Dimming and Bucketloads of Casting! | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:37:29 | |
Join me for a review of the new musical Becoming Nancy in Birmingham plus news about the latest screen to stage adaptation very close to my heart and LOTS of casting updates! | |||
| Scherzinger, Sound Levels and some Grammy nominations | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:38:50 | |
Join me for a chat about the latest Broadway controversy involving Nicole Scherzinger and the next US president, Patti LuPone's critiques of Hell's Kitchen plus all the theatre-related Grammy nominations! | |||
| Clooney, Cher and a Concept Album | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:26:33 | |
Join me for all the latest theatre news, including the stage adaptation of Slumdog Millionaire, Clooney's Broadway debut, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical... | |||
| Elephant, Evita and Early Show Closures | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:31:57 | |
Join me for a review of Fly More Than You Fall, the story on a possible theatrical romance and remembering the late Mimi Hines | |||
| Wicked, West End Trips and Weird Audience Behaviour | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:46:26 | |
Join me for a full in-depth review of the blockbuster movie Wicked as well as reviews of MJ, Pirates Of Penzance, Magic Radio's West End Christmas plus all the latest theatre news! | |||
| And we're back! | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:33:42 | |
The first episode of 2025 features a ton of panto chat plus reviews of The Tempest and Elektra starring Brie Larson... | |||
| Awards Season, Abandoned Theatres and A New Season at the RSC | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:49:47 | |
Join me for my awards special which will examine this year's awards season across film and theatre and a look at this year's Theatres Trust At Risk Register and the venues that have been added. All rounded off with the latest theatre news including the new seasons at the RSC and Regent's Park plus Trump's controversial plans for the Kennedy Center... | |||
| Celine Dion, Cucumber Sandwiches and Confetti Protesters | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:34:01 | |
Join me for reviews of The Importance of Being Earnest and Titanique plus the Just Stop Oil protest at The Tempest and more theatre news from this week! | |||
| Olivier Noms, Oscar Wins and Oblivious Coverage | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:43:53 | |
Join me for a look into the recent Olivier nominations, Oscar wins and the poor coverage of the ceremony on ITV. Plus news on the upcoming Hunger Games stage adaptation and The Producers transfer to the West End... | |||
| Top Hat, Trump Tantrums and TV Soaps | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:38:47 | |
Join me as I discuss the new season at Chichester, Trump's continued rule over the Kennedy Center, the EastEnders live episode and the controversial casting of Cynthia Erivro in Jesus Christ Superstar. Plus a look at the BAFTA and SAG Award winners ahead of the Oscars on Sunday... | |||
| Reviews, Reviews and more Reviews! | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:33:27 | |
Join me for a look at many productions I've seen over the past few weeks, including The Mousetrap, Backstroke, The Devil Wears Prada and the UK tour of Kinky Boots. Plus, we discuss the Olivier Awards 2025 and who took home some of the statuettes... | |||
| Palladium Panto, Perón and Planning Debacles | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:32:34 | |
Join me this episode for a look at the Palladium Panto announcement, the casting of Eva Peron, the redevelopment of the Saville Theatre in London plus a very exciting new Miscast album and a theatrical engagement... | |||
| Roundabout, Remember Monday and Rockwell | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:32:44 | |
Join me this week for a look at the Roundabout's exciting new season in NYC, this year's theatrical UK Eurovision entry Remember Monday plus the upcoming production of The Greatest Showman and the Broadway return of Mamma Mia... | |||
| The truth is I never left you... | 06 Jul 2025 | 00:40:47 | |
I'm back! Join me for a catch-up about what I've been up to over the last couple of months, including my trips to see Hercules, Evita, Here We Are and more. Stay to the end to hear some clues about who I am interviewing for the podcast next week... | |||
| In Conversation with Laura Benanti | 13 Jul 2025 | 01:04:50 | |
Tony Award-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti joins me for a chat about her lengthy stage and screen career. From her Broadway debut in The Sound of Music to her upcoming Edinburgh Fringe debut, plus her friendship with Gavin Creel and thoughts on where America is heading... | |||
| It's Burlesque... | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:25:45 | |
Join me for a catch up on the latest theatre news, including behind-the-scenes drama at Burlesque, a brand new production of High School Musical and a West End transfer of a show I LOVED... | |||
| Putting on my Top Hat… | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:29:04 | |
Join me for reviews of the shows I caught at Chichester plus the latest updates on the Kennedy Center, a controversial new casino in Times Square and a tribute to Dame Cleo Laine who has died aged 97 | |||
| Down on MacConnachy Square... | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:29:21 | |
Join me for a look back on my time at Regent's Park, plus the joys of doing am dram at home. On top of that, all the latest theatre news, including an intriguing new interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber, this year's Kennedy Center Honorees and the return of a classic TV format... | |||
| Money makes the world go around... | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:36:02 | |
Join me for a look into the latest theatre news, including the new season at the RSC, a revival of The Secret Garden and a Cabaret lawsuit. Plus, a review of the latest (and final) Downton Abbey film... | |||
| Who's Got The Pain? | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:28:54 | |
Join me for a review of my trip (and fall) to Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, as well as all the latest theatre news including a possible Damn Yankees Broadway revival, the items available at this year's flea market and the outcome of Equity V Spotlight... | |||
| It's time to light the lights... | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:32:20 | |
Join me for another dive into the week's theatre news, including the Broadway debut of The Muppets, the return of Proof, a new film adaptation of Ink, plus a rant about audience behaviour and a look at a big Broadway lawsuit... | |||
| Blue Moon, Broadway Strikes and Bears | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:37:55 | |
Join me for all the latest theatre news and reviews! This week includes a dive into my time at the London Film Festival and trips to The Producers and Hot Mess. Also, the genius Paddington reveal, a new revival of Cats, the aversion of the Broadway strikes and the death of Diane Keaton. | |||
| Patricia Routledge, Pippin and Miss Piggy | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:26:56 | |
Join me as I look back on the lives of Ben Lewis and Dame Patricia Routledge, plus the latest theatre news, including the West End transfer of Oh Mary!, a new production of Fame, the cast recording of Hercules, and a two-time Oscar nominee joining The Hunger Games... | |||
| Dame Julie, Dreamgirls and a dazzling concert | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:32:53 | |
Join me this week for a review of my trip to Songs For A New World plus all the latest theatre news, including Amber Davies' bumper week, the new seasons at the Royal Exchange and Birmingham Rep, the West End premiere of Beetlejuice, the return of Dreamgirls and so much more! | |||