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Theatre Club Podcast

141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Siblings and theatre enthusiasts Alice and Oscar review a wide range of London theatre, and create delicious cocktails inspired by the shows featured in each episode. As well as reviews there's also top-tips on upcoming shows to look out for and all your ticket buy questions answered; where to seat for the best view, and how to grab a bargain!

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Episodes

103 - MJ the Musical, Opening Night, Sister Act

April 02, 2024 08:28 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

We review three new West End musicals; Sister Act, with music by Alan Menkin and starring Beverly Knight; MJ the Musical, directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon and starring Miles Frost who reprises his Tony Award winning performance as Michael Jackson; and finally, Ivo Van Hove's new production, Opening Night, with music by Rufus Wainwright and starring Sheridan Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

102 - Standing At The Sky's Edge, Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical, Police Cops The Musical

March 12, 2024 09:59 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

We review three new London musicals in Episode 102 of Theater Club Podcast. Standing at the Sky's Edge which has transferred from The National Theater to The Gillian Lynne in the West End; Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical at The Other Palace; and Police Cops The Musical at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. - 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.

101 - King Lear, ABBA Voyage

February 20, 2024 10:48 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

In episode 101 we review King Lear at The Almeida Theatre, and ABBA Voyage! - 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.

100 - Pacific Overtures, La Strada

February 08, 2024 08:42 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

In our 100th episode of the podcast we start 2024 by reviewing a new production of Sondheim's Pacific Overtures at The Menier Chocolate Factory, and a new Ballet production based on Federico Fellini’s 1954 film La Strada, produced by and staring Alina Cojocaru at Sadlers Welles. - 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.

99 - Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands

December 28, 2023 13:53 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

In our final episode of 2023 we look back at our favourite shows of the year and ahead to whats coming to the stage in early 2024. We also review Matthew Bourne's ballet, Edward Scissorhands. - 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.

98 - The Witches, Cold War, The Phantom of the Opera

December 12, 2023 14:36 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

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...

97 - Sunset Blvd., BalletBoyz: England on Fire

November 17, 2023 10:27 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

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

October 27, 2023 16:46 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

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. -...

95 - Crazy For You, untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play

October 13, 2023 16:27 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

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

August 27, 2023 14:59 - 30 minutes - 57.5 MB

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

July 10, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 45.5 MB

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 ...

92 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Third Man, Sasha Regan's All Male The Mikado

June 17, 2023 14:44 - 35 minutes - 52.7 MB

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...

91 - Operation Mincemeat, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, The Secret Life of Bees

May 20, 2023 15:25 - 33 minutes - 50.6 MB

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 belove...

90 - Betty Blue Eyes

April 11, 2023 15:13 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

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

March 20, 2023 14:52 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

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. -   Opening/Closing Music: ...

88 - Guys & Dolls, Cabaret at the KitKat Club, Scottish Ballet's Coppelia, Roger's and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

March 09, 2023 16:24 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

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

February 28, 2023 14:23 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

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?

February 03, 2023 19:56 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

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?

January 26, 2023 08:35 - 29 minutes - 45.9 MB

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

December 14, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

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

November 02, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

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-ru...

82 - South Pacific, Millennials, Almeida 2022/23 Season Announcement

September 04, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MB

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

82 - South Pacific, Millennials, Almeida 2022/23 Season Announcement

September 04, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MB

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 ...

81 - Sister Act, Yeast Nation

August 16, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.8 MB

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-Tachyoni...

80 - Like Water For Chocolate, The Crucible

July 16, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MB

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.

80 - Like Water For Chocolate, The Crucible

July 16, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MB

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

79 - Legally Blonde, The Burnt City

June 02, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 29.4 MB

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.

78 - My Fair Lady, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

May 17, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.9 MB

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. -...

Theatre Club Ep.77 - Zorro The Musical, The Ocean At The End Of The Lane, Lillias White

April 18, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MB

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

77 - Zorro The Musical, The Ocean At The End Of The Lane, Lillias White

April 18, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MB

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.

Theatre Club Ep.76 - Anyone Can Whistle, Ballet Boyz "Deluxe", English National Ballet "Forsythe Evening"

April 09, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MB

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...

76 - Anyone Can Whistle, Ballet Boyz "Deluxe", English National Ballet "Forsythe Evening"

April 09, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MB

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 ...

Theatre Club Ep.75 - Small Island, The Collaboration, Gypsy

March 17, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.7 MB

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

75 - Small Island, The Collaboration, Gypsy

March 17, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.7 MB

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.co...

75 - Small Island, The Collaboration, Gypsy

March 17, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.7 MB

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

Theatre Club Ep.74 - Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, Wuthering Heights, Steve

March 03, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MB

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 ne...

74 - Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, Wuthering Heights, Steve

March 03, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MB

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...

Theatre Club Ep.73 - & Juliet, Bring It On!, Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker

February 25, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MB

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

73 - & Juliet, Bring It On!, Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker

February 25, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MB

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.

Theatre Club Ep.72 - Moulin Rouge!, Spring Awakening

February 17, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 28 MB

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

72 - Moulin Rouge!, Spring Awakening

February 17, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 28 MB

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.

Theatre Club Ep.71 - Hex, Dear Evan Hansen

December 22, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.7 MB

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

71 - Hex, Dear Evan Hansen

December 22, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.7 MB

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...

70 - Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), The Shark Is Broken, Heathers

November 23, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MB

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 Hoste...

70 - Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), The Shark Is Broken, Heathers

November 23, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MB

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

Theatre Club Ep.70 - Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), The Shark Is Broken, Heathers

November 23, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MB

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

69 - SIX, with special guest Jarnéia "Jaye'J" Richard-Noel

November 14, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

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 agai...

69 - SIX, with special guest Jarnéia "Jaye'J" Richard-Noel

November 14, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

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 aga...

Theatre Club Ep.69 - SIX, with special guest Jarnéia "Jaye'J" Richard-Noel

November 14, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

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 aga...

68 - Andrew Llyod Webber's Cinderella, Hamlet, Bedknobs and Broomsticks The Musical

October 15, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

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 b...

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