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Chatting From The Wings

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings, a podcast where I talk about anything and everything theatre-related with a guest and a cup of tea! Tune in as my friends and I discuss musicals, plays and various aspects of the theatre world!

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Episodes

From The Fringe: Dionysus Theatre

June 04, 2023 20:12 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, I talk to Dionysus Theatre about Chekhov, their new performance for this fringe season, La Mouette and the sound of France! Enjoy the show! Chi Fringe Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ticketshop/iframe/event.php?eventhash=e-zqxylx&target=_BLANK

From The Fringe: Freshly Squeezed Theatre

May 31, 2023 20:18 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! I am joined by four clowns today for possibly the most chaotic episode of this podcast to date. Tune in now to hear about the origins of the show, omnichord anecdotes and the never-ending struggle of the one they call Jennings. Hope you enjoy! Freshly Squeezed Linktree: https://linktr.ee/freshsqueezeprod Chi Fringe Tickets: https://v2tickets.co.uk/event/fringe-in-a-day-chichester-city-arts-centre/ Camden Fringe Tickets: https://camdenfringe.c...

From The Fringe: Crystal Turner Brightman & Enlight Insight Theatre

May 26, 2023 09:54 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, we have something of a double-bill! For the first half of the episode, we speak to Crystal, who is bringing a brand new solo to the Fringe. Fir the second, we speak to the rest of Enlight Insight Theatre about their new piece, Confessions of a Self Tape! I hope you enjoy! Crystal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystal.turnerbrightman/ Crystal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/crystaltheatre_ Enlight Insight's Facebook: https://www...

From The Fringe: Katie Bennett

April 18, 2023 19:18 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! We're back, and kicking off a brand new series for the podcast. Starting with Chichester Fringe Director, Katie Bennett, I'll be interviewing those involved in Chichester Fringe Festival 2023 to find out what goes into making a fringe festival happen and what shows people are bringing to the table this year! Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiefbennett/ Katie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiefbennett Chichester Fringe Festiva...

Let's Discuss: Be More Chill (w/ Alex)

July 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In this episode, Alex and I cover a musical that we've been referencing almost since day one, discussing the London production of Be More Chill. Today, we discuss buttery voices, look at the interesting history of this particular show and mention Stewart Clarke's name an incredible amount. If that sounds like the content for you, give this episode a listen! DISCLAIMER: I'm aware, upon relistening, that I think I butcher a massive plot element s...

#15: Be More Chill (w/ Alex)

July 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In this episode, Alex and I cover a musical that we've been referencing almost since day one, discussing the London production of Be More Chill. Today, we discuss buttery voices, look at the interesting history of this particular show and mention Stewart Clarke's name an incredible amount. If that sounds like the content for you, give this episode a listen! DISCLAIMER: I'm aware, upon relistening, that I think I butcher a massive plot element s...

Let's Discuss: Hamilton (w/ Ethan)

July 09, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In today's episode, I am joined by Ethan for the first time as we chat about Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit, Hamilton! If you want real-time revelations, discussion of the show versus the soundtrack and a little bit of mick-taking towards a certain British musical theatre writer, this is the episode for you! Ethan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/subspace_esw I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Atlantic R...

#14: Hamilton (w/ Ethan)

July 09, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In today's episode, I am joined by Ethan for the first time as we chat about Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit, Hamilton! If you want real-time revelations, discussion of the show versus the soundtrack and a little bit of mick-taking towards a certain British musical theatre writer, this is the episode for you! Ethan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/subspace_esw I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Atlantic R...

Let's Discuss: Nightmare Time, Episode 3 (w/ Alex)

June 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, Alex and I return to Starkid's terrifying triple-header and finally complete our coverage of Nightmare Time! Tune in as Alex fights for his intellectual property, we perform a pretty accurate courtroom scenario and a coaster continues to derail the entire episode! Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Team Starkid.

#13: Nightmare Time, Episode 3 (w/ Alex)

June 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, Alex and I return to Starkid's terrifying triple-header and finally complete our coverage of Nightmare Time! Tune in as Alex fights for his intellectual property, we perform a pretty accurate courtroom scenario and a coaster continues to derail the entire episode! Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Team Starkid.

Let's Discuss: Yellow Submarine (w/ Joe)

June 11, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Joe is back with a vengeance and a thirst to defend a left-handed drummer in this episode as we review Yellow Submarine! We do impressions of varying quality, discuss John Lennon's relationship with "certain substances" and try to keep the flame of '#JusticeForRingo' alive, so tune in for a wild time! Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/master_lemons/ I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Subafilms...

#12: Yellow Submarine (w/ Joe)

June 11, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Joe is back with a vengeance and a thirst to defend a left-handed drummer in this episode as we review Yellow Submarine! We do impressions of varying quality, discuss John Lennon's relationship with "certain substances" and try to keep the flame of '#JusticeForRingo' alive, so tune in for a wild time! Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/master_lemons/ I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Subafilms...

#11: Nightmare Time, Episode 2 (w/ Alex)

November 15, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In today's episode, Alex and I take a look at the second instalment of Starkid's Nightmare Time. If you want to hear us talk about android brides, homeless time travellers and our own podcast recommendations as the U.K enters Lockdown 2.0, this is the episode for you! Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Team Starkid.

Let's Discuss: Nightmare Time, Episode 2 (w/ Alex)

November 15, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In today's episode, Alex and I take a look at the second instalment of Starkid's Nightmare Time. If you want to hear us talk about android brides, homeless time travellers and our own podcast recommendations as the U.K enters Lockdown 2.0, this is the episode for you! Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Team Starkid.

Let's Discuss: Into The Woods (w/ Emily)

November 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Emily joins me for her first episode, helping me take on the podcast's first Sondheim show! Have a listen as we ramble about our experiences performing the show, opinions on the Disney movie adaptation and even the wolf's unmentionables! Emily's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9nKWeoTeZr-zvoZdi3fDSg?fbclid=IwAR37k_J0lTLWEVuCtrNoQHYRAyZZtlKym-LySZYVUVTujmoH-KNd_kg9aXo Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjadeee__...

#10: Into The Woods (w/ Emily)

November 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Emily joins me for her first episode, helping me take on the podcast's first Sondheim show! Have a listen as we ramble about our experiences performing the show, opinions on the Disney movie adaptation and even the wolf's unmentionables! Emily's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9nKWeoTeZr-zvoZdi3fDSg?fbclid=IwAR37k_J0lTLWEVuCtrNoQHYRAyZZtlKym-LySZYVUVTujmoH-KNd_kg9aXo Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjadeee__...

#9: Nightmare Time, Episode 1 (w/ Alex)

November 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Alex returns once again as we dive into another new Starkid property, this time taking on a series of short stories over the course of three podcasts. If sleazy ape-men, British accents of varying quality and a spot of supernaturally-possessed violence are your thing, be sure to give this episode a keen listen! Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode...

Let's Discuss: Nightmare Time, Episode 1 (w/ Alex)

November 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Alex returns once again as we dive into another new Starkid property, this time taking on a series of short stories over the course of three podcasts. If sleazy ape-men, British accents of varying quality and a spot of supernaturally-possessed violence are your thing, be sure to give this episode a keen listen! Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode...

#8: Bedknobs & Broomsticks (w/ Joe)

October 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! The podcast has finally awoken from its slumber and, to usher in this new lot of episodes, is a brand new guest! Today, Joe and I discuss stage predictions, speedy rabbits and just how immaturely evil adult screenwriters could be in the 1970's. Listen in for a fresh voice, a few laughs, and a ton of musical discussion! I own no rights to any music used within the musical breaks of this episode. All music is owned by Walt Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Let's Discuss: Bedknobs & Broomsticks (w/ Joe)

October 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! The podcast has finally awoken from its slumber and, to usher in this new lot of episodes, is a brand new guest! Today, Joe and I discuss stage predictions, speedy rabbits and just how immaturely evil adult screenwriters could be in the 1970's. Listen in for a fresh voice, a few laughs, and a ton of musical discussion! I own no rights to any music used within the musical breaks of this episode. All music is owned by Walt Disney Enterprises, Inc.

#7: Everybody's Talking About Jamie (w/ Alex)

July 11, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In this episode, Alex and I discuss a contemporary musical about a boy with incredible dreams and a very bumpy road towards achieving them. If you want to hear us chat about a remarkable quick change and over-emphasis of the "ee" sound, give this episode a listen! Alex's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Margaret New Limited.

Let's Discuss: Everybody's Talking About Jamie (w/ Alex)

July 11, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In this episode, Alex and I discuss a contemporary musical about a boy with incredible dreams and a very bumpy road towards achieving them. If you want to hear us chat about a remarkable quick change and over-emphasis of the "ee" sound, give this episode a listen! Alex's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Margaret New Limited.

#6: Peter Pan Live! (w/ Alex)

July 05, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In this episode, Alex joins me yet again as we discuss an adaptation of the J.M. Barrie tale of the boy who never grew up. Listen in for talk of lost boys who are too polite and Christopher Walken's troubled relationship with belt notes. Alex's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Broadway Records.

Let's Discuss: Peter Pan Live! (w/ Alex)

July 05, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In this episode, Alex joins me yet again as we discuss an adaptation of the J.M. Barrie tale of the boy who never grew up. Listen in for talk of lost boys who are too polite and Christopher Walken's troubled relationship with belt notes. Alex's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Broadway Records.

#5: The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals (w/ Alex)

June 19, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 174 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Alex returns today as the pair of us discuss a show from Starkid's past, skipping back to 2018 and the first instalment in their Hatchetfield Series of musicals. Tune in if, among other things, you want to hear us talk about Robert Manion's dancing skills and character comparisons to Judy Garland.  Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music i...

Let's Discuss: The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals (w/ Alex)

June 19, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 174 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Alex returns today as the pair of us discuss a show from Starkid's past, skipping back to 2018 and the first instalment in their Hatchetfield Series of musicals. Tune in if, among other things, you want to hear us talk about Robert Manion's dancing skills and character comparisons to Judy Garland.  Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music i...

#4: wonder.land (w/ Alex)

June 13, 2020 22:59 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In this first episode back since the lockdown that shook the UK, we're taking a look at a show that shook the both of us to our logical cores. As we discuss projectile-vomiting puppet children and plot holes so big you could practically fall down them, listen in as we analyse Damon Albarn's take on the classic Lewis. S. Carroll property! Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any mus...

Let's Discuss: wonder.land (w/ Alex)

June 13, 2020 22:59 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! In this first episode back since the lockdown that shook the UK, we're taking a look at a show that shook the both of us to our logical cores. As we discuss projectile-vomiting puppet children and plot holes so big you could practically fall down them, listen in as we analyse Damon Albarn's take on the classic Lewis. S. Carroll property! Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any mus...

#3: Wind In The Willows (w/ Alex)

May 12, 2020 11:14 - 1 hour - 149 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, Alex is back again as we discuss this family-friendly West End adventure full of Stiles & Drewe's diverse music. From dream roles to raving about hats, tune in as we talk about an old tale turned contemporary fun-fest! DISCLAIMER: The streaming of this show is no longer free, but the following link will take you to a site where you can rent the official pro-shoot of the Original London Cast: https://www.willowsmusical.com Alex's YouTube...

Let's Discuss: Wind In The Willows (w/ Alex)

May 12, 2020 11:14 - 1 hour - 149 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, Alex is back again as we discuss this family-friendly West End adventure full of Stiles & Drewe's diverse music. From dream roles to raving about hats, tune in as we talk about an old tale turned contemporary fun-fest! DISCLAIMER: The streaming of this show is no longer free, but the following link will take you to a site where you can rent the official pro-shoot of the Original London Cast: https://www.willowsmusical.com Alex's YouTube...

Let's Discuss: Black Friday (w/ Alex)

May 12, 2020 11:01 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, Alex joins me once again to look into the latest musical by Team Starkid, surrounding a town that goes wild when the newest toy goes on sale. Looking into Starkid's history and this second instalment of its newest saga, listen in if you're up for a newer horror-comedy. Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Team Starkid.

#2: Black Friday (w/ Alex)

May 12, 2020 11:01 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, Alex joins me once again to look into the latest musical by Team Starkid, surrounding a town that goes wild when the newest toy goes on sale. Looking into Starkid's history and this second instalment of its newest saga, listen in if you're up for a newer horror-comedy. Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by Team Starkid.

#1: Little Shop Of Horrors (w/ Alex)

May 12, 2020 10:44 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, Alex and I dive head-first into a musical filled to the brim with psychotic dentists, nerdy florists and one giant, man-eating plant. From the multiple renditions of the show to our favourite tunes, listen in as we discuss this cult classic musical. Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by DRG Records.

Let's Discuss: Little Shop Of Horrors (w/ Alex)

May 12, 2020 10:44 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Hello, and welcome to Chatting From The Wings! Today, Alex and I dive head-first into a musical filled to the brim with psychotic dentists, nerdy florists and one giant, man-eating plant. From the multiple renditions of the show to our favourite tunes, listen in as we discuss this cult classic musical. Alex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQSxBuGKZwzE636rO89Lww I own no rights to any music used within this episode. All music is owned by DRG Records.

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