Theatre Club Podcast

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.com/privacy for more information.

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 cocktail and a fabulous Top Tip for an upcoming musical to be booking. -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.

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.

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.

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 more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 again.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 67 we review Kathleen Marshall's smash hit Broadway production of Anything Goes which is currently playing in London, with Sutton Foster reprising her Tony Award winning performance as Reno Sweeney. We also went to see Bagdad Cafe, directed by Emma Rice for her new company Wise Children at The Old Vic Theatre. We also have Alice's top tip, a fabulous cocktail and some birthday surprises for Oscar! - 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.

We're back, double vaxed and better than ever! After a long break from the podcast we've finally been on our first trip to see live theatre since pre-pandemic. In episode 66 we bring you our reviews of Singin In The Rain at Sadlers Wells and Operation Mincemeat at Southwark Playhouse, as well as Alice's "top tip" of what to book and where to sit and a much needed cocktail to celebrate our first episode of 2021! - 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.

We've been to our first live theatre show since March! Christina Modestou, original star of SIX the musical host a night of musical songs at our beloved Southwark Playhouse with very special guest, the one and only Jenna Russell, how could we not go and see that!?! We also review an online production of First Date, a musical staring Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin. Lastly we discuss this year's socially distanced Olivier Awards. We talk winners, nominees and live performances, which then leads us on to a chat about some of our favourite ever Tony Awards performances. - 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.

We're back after a little hiatus to discuss some new theatre heading back to the London stage at Southwark Playhouse and Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with their productions of The Last Five Years and Jesus Christ Superstar respectively. We also run-down a list of some exciting movie-musicals that are heading our way and some new platforms for watching live theatre, in the form of The Theatre Cafe Channel and the soon to be free-to-view Sky Arts Channel. -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.

We review the BBC's update of the classic Alan Bennett series of monologues Talking Heads, and Yael Farber's 2016 National Theatre production of Lorraine Hansberry's play Les Blancs which was shown as part of NT At Home. We also discus the latest news surrounding British theatre, including new social distanced productions and drive-in performances. Plus Alice has some big personal news to share with our listeners! - 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.

Another remotely recorded Lockdown Edition in which we review Headlong Theatre's quarantine TV series on the BBC, featuring the work of some brilliant UK playwrights and stage performers. We also discuss Secret Cinema's new upcoming drive-in experience, as well as some theatre news and some boozy booze! - 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.

While we're still in COVID-19 lockdown we thought we'd keep our theatre brains sharps and have some fun and take part in the TodayTix online theatre quiz hosted by star of & Juliet, the fabulous Miriam-Teak Lee. We also have an update on Unprecedented, the exciting new series of short pays from Headlong on the BBC.  - 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.

We're still in COVID lockdown and so we're once again recording remotely and discussing the best of online theatre, including Arthur Pita's strange and sublime dance piece Metamorphosis streaming on the Royal Opera House YouTube channel. We discuss the upcoming slate of online shows from The National Theatre, Alan Bennett's new and upcoming Talking Heads series, and some cover some of our favourite Instagram content of the past few weeks from Britney Spears to SIX the musical creators Marlow and Moss. - 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.

Due to the global pandemic of Covid19 all UK theatres have closed. But that doesn't mean that you can't still see some great theatre! In this remotely recorded episode we discuss all the amazing theatre and performance that is available to watch online, from National Theatre productions to Andrew Lloyd Webber on Instagram. We hope everyone is staying home if they can and staying safe, and we hope that you enjoy this new episode - 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.

We review the premier of Stephen Schwartz's stage musical, The Prince of Egypt which has just opened in London's West End. We revisit Waitress as the show's writer, Sara Bareilles joins the London cast as Jenna alongside broadway star Gavin Creel. And we have a review of A Number, by Carol Churchill at The Bridge Theatre starring Roger Allam and Colin Morgan. Alice's Top Tip is a musical adaptation of a classic movie which is coming soon to The Southwark Playhouse, and we have a Prince of Egypt inspired cocktail creation. - 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.

A jam-packed episode with reviews of four very different shows: Nora A Doll's House at The Young Vic, Uncle Vanya staring Toby Jones at The Harold Pinter Theatre, Death of England at The National staring Rafe Spall, and Musik staring Frances Barber at The Leicester Square Theatre. We also find out what Madonna super-fan Madeleine made of the Madame X tour at The London Palladium, as well as this we have Alice's Top Tip; new musical Be More Chill, and of course we have a new cocktail creation, this time inspired by Uncle Vanya. - 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.

Madeleine, Oscar and Alice are back together in episode 56, with reviews of West End musical extravaganza Mary Poppins, staring Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp; The Old Vic's new production of the flummoxing Smauel Becket play Endgame, staring Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cumming; and we review Conor McPherson's Bob Dylan musical-play, Girl From The North Country. We also have a great Top Tip that you will not want to miss, Academey Awards chat, and an easy but elegent chapagne 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.