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Best Bits Part 2 featuring Matt Henry, Beverley Knight, Sam Tutty & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - June 18, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we take a look back at some of our favourite moments from the latest series of podcasts. Aisha Jawando takes us behind the scenes of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical and Matt Henry tells us why his first professional role got him in trouble. Beverley Knight explains why Nelson Ma...

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Best Bits Part 1 featuring Trevor Dion Nicholas, Laura Baldwin, Shaun Escoffery & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - June 11, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we take a look back at some of our favourite moments from the latest series of podcasts. Trevor Dion Nicholas explains the physical requirements to play Genie in Aladdin, while Shaun Escoffery talks about his twelve year stint in The Lion King. Philippa Stefani and Ryan Hutton ...

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Zoe Birkett on Thriller Live, The Bodyguard, Rock of Ages & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - June 04, 2020 11:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Zoe Birkett who tells us about her amazing career - going from a 16-year-old Pop Idol star to a West End musical theatre powerhouse. Zoe explains how Thriller Live helped her to grow up, how an iconic moment from The Bodyguard left her in tears and the roles she...

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Karl Queensborough on Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - May 28, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Karl Queensborough - who tells us about playing the lead role in the musical phenomenon Hamilton. During this episode of Post-Show Drinks, Karl explains what it's like to play Alexander Hamilton and how a night of darts with Lin-Manuel Miranda helped him settle ...

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Joanne Clifton on Thoroughly Modern Millie, Strictly Come Dancing, Flashdance & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - May 21, 2020 11:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Joanne Clifton - who tells us about her life on stage, and how she transitioned from being a world champion ballroom dancer to a musical theatre star.  During this episode of Post-Show Drinks, Joanne reveals how she was born into a family of performers and went ...

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Danielle Steers on Six, Bat Out Of Hell The Musical& More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - May 14, 2020 10:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Steers - who tells us about how she found her way into the industry and remembers some of her career highlights so far. Danielle originated the role of Zahara in Bat Out Of Hell The Musical, and is currently playing Catherine Parr in Six. Theme music by...

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Beverley Knight on NHS Relief Single, The Bodyguard, Memphis & The Drifters Girl

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - April 30, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Beverley Knight - who is helping to raise money for the NHS during coronavirus lockdown through the charity single, Lean On Me. She tells us all about her musical theatre career - from amateur displays in Wolverhampton to the bright lights of the West End, starr...

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Sharon Sexton and Rob Fowler on Mamma Mia, Bat Out Of Hell, Grounded & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - April 23, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Sexton and Rob Fowler - who tell us about life in lockdown, some of their favourite moments from shows, and how they can't wait to be back in Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical. Sharon and Rob also tell us about how they've been singing and fundraising while t...

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Jodie Steele on Six the Musical, Heathers & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - April 16, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Jodie Steele - who talks us through some of her career highlights, how her neighbours react to her singing at home and the brilliant work she's doing during the coronavirus lockdown. She's been in Six the Musical, Heathers the Musical, Rock of Ages and Wicked to...

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Simon Lipkin on Avenue Q, Rock of Ages, Nativity & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - April 09, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Simon Lipkin - who tells us some of the best memories from his career so far. From being in the original West End casts of Avenue Q and Rock of Ages, to starring opposite Rebel Wilson in Guys and Dolls, Simon looks back on some of his favourite moments. He also...

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Matthew Croke on Aladdin, Teaching & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - April 02, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Croke - who played the title character in Aladdin: The Musical. He played the part for two-and-a-half years before the show closed in the West End last August. Matt tells us how he dreamed of playing Aladdin before the story had even been put on stage a...

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Philippa Stefani on Gloria Estefan, On Your Feet & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - March 26, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with Philippa Stefani - star of On Your Feet!. She's playing Gloria Estefan on the UK tour of the show which features Gloria's greatest hits, and tells the story of her life and relationship with husband Emilio. Philippa tells us what it was like to step into an aud...

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Matthew Kelly on The Habit of Art, BIG The Musical & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - March 12, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with TV and theatre star Matthew Kelly. He's getting ready to go on tour with Alan Bennett's play The Habit of Art, having performed alongside Jay McGuiness and Wendi Peters in BIG The Musical at the end of last year. Matthew tells us what makes him still want to pe...

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Encore Meets: Antony Costa - Zorro The Musical

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - March 10, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we catch up pop star turned musical theatre performer Antony Costa to talk about Zorro The Musical.  Antony rose to fame in boy band Blue - with whom he achieved three number ones in the UK album chart.  As well as still playing gigs with the band, Anto...

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Encore Meets: Tyrone Huntley

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - March 09, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes
Encore Meets – an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. In this episode of Encore Meets, we catch up with West End star Tyrone Huntley, who tells us about the best moments of his career and his re...

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Daisy Wood-Davis and Laura Baldwin on Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - March 05, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with musical theatre stars Daisy Wood-Davis and Laura Baldwin. They're currently touring the UK in Beautiful - The Carole King Musical. Daisy plays the iconic role of Carole King, with Laura taking on the character of Cynthia Weil. Daisy tells us what it's like on t...

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Encore Meets: Sarah Earnshaw - Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - March 04, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Sarah Earnshaw who stars in the new UK tour of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. It's the second outing of the show, with Sarah returning to the role of Betty Spencer, alongside Joe Pasquale as Frank Spencer. Sarah tells us what it's like to w...

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Encore Meets: Paul Merton and Lizzie Bea - Hairspray

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - March 02, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we're at the launch of the new West End production of Hairspray - chatting to Paul Merton and Lizzie Bea. The pair will be joined in the cast by Michael Ball, Rita Simons and Marisha Wallace when the show plays at the London Coliseum from April. Paul te...

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Ryan Hutton on Only Fools and Horses The Musical, Auditions & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - February 27, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with West End star Ryan Hutton. Ryan's currently playing the role of Rodney Trotter in the London production of Only Fools and Horses The Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket. In this episode, Ryan tells us about taking one of the most TV characters of all time to sta...

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Encore Meets: Peter Straker - La Cage aux Folles

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - February 25, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Peter Straker, who currently stars in La Cage aux Folles at Park Theatre in Finsbury Park. Peter was part of the original London production of Hair alongside Paul Nicholas and Elaine Paige. He's also is a solo artist, and is soon to rel...

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Encore Meets: Rita Simons and Marisha Wallace - Hairspray

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - February 21, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we're at the launch of the new West End production of Hairspray - chatting to Rita Simons and Marisha Wallace. The pair will be joined in the cast by Michael Ball, Paul Merton and Lizzie Bea when the show plays at the London Coliseum from April. Rita an...

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Aisha Jawando on Tina Turner, The Lion King & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - February 20, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with West End star Aisha Jawando. Aisha's currently playing the role of Tina Turner in the London production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre. In this episode, we actually meet Aisha for a Pre-Show Drink, as she tells us about the routine she...

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Encore Meets: Daniel Healy and Emma Lucia - Once

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - February 14, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Daniel Healy and Emma Lucia, who star in the current UK tour of Once. Daniel was part of the original West End production of the musical where both Arthur Darville and Ronan Keating featured in the lead role of Guy. Emma's returning to ...

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Lucy May Barker on Mamma Mia, Injuries, ABBA & More

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - February 13, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with West End star Lucy May Barker. Lucy's currently playing the role of Sophie in the London production of Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre. During this episode of Post-Show Drinks, Lucy tells us about her obsession with ABBA, how injuries affect theatre performer...

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Encore Meets: Richard Hadfield and Harry Kit Lee - Musicality

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - February 06, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Richard Hadfield and Harry Kit Lee, who will be sharing their Musicality show in the coming months. Former Collabro star Richard and West End actor Harry will be joined on stage by Norman Bowman and Claire Delaney as they sing musical t...

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Sam Tutty on Dear Evan Hansen

Post-Show Drinks by Encore Radio - February 06, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we sit down with West End star Sam Tutty. Sam is currently playing the lead role in the international phenomenon Dear Evan Hansen at London's Noël Coward Theatre. During this episode of Post-Show Drinks, Sam tells us what audiences can expect from his Evan, what it means to sin...

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Encore Meets: Emma Williams - Zorro: The Musical In Concert

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - February 05, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we catch up with four time Olivier Award nominee Emma Williams, who is returning to the role of Luisa in a concert version of Zorro: The Musical. The musical first opened in London in July 2008, with Matt Rawle as Zorro and Lesli Margherita as Inez - a r...

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Encore Meets: Fiona Finsbury - Opera Undone

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - February 04, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we catch up with Fiona Finsbury, who is taking lead roles in Opera Undone - which is providing a new way for audiences to enjoy opera. Tosca and La Bohème have been translated into English, had their stories re-set and shortened in length in an attempt t...

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Encore Meets: Paul Taylor-Mills - MTFestUK

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - February 03, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Paul Taylor-Mills, who is preparing for the second year of MTFestUK - which gives new musical theatre shows a platform to perform. Eight productions including Soapdish, Tyrell and The Assassination of Katie Hopkins will play during the ...

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Encore Meets: Shelli Epstein - Cirque du Soleil

Encore Meets by Encore Radio - January 31, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes
In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Shelli Epstein, who leads the cast in Cirque du Soleil's incredible production of LUZIA at the Royal Albert Hall. Through stunning acrobatics, breathtaking visual surprises and musical interludes, the show takes the audience to an imagi...

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