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Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep030 Stiles and Drewe (Multi award winning composers of Mary Poppins, Honk!, Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Half A Six Pence and many more!)In our 30th episode we chat to George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, aka Stiles & Drewe. Stiles and Drewe are a multi award-winning musical theatre writing partnership. Writing credits include Honk! (National Theatre, UK Tour and Worldwide), Mary Poppins (West End, Broadway, International and currently on UK Tour), Cameron Mackintosh's new version of Half A Sixpence (Chicester Festival Theatre and West End), The Wind in The Willows (UK Tour and opening at The London Palladium 2017), Betty Blue Eyes (West End and UK Tour), Just So (Tricycle Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and International), Peter Pan - A Musical Adventure (West Yorkshire Playhouse...2017-01-0141 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep029 Dan Clarkson - Co-Creator and star of the Olivier nominated 'Potted Potter' and 'Potted Panto'.Prepare to be inspired! This week we speak to the man who turned a 15 minute skit, originally made to entertain a queue of people waiting to buy a book, into an Olivier nominated, critically acclaimed and world touring production! We are of course chatting to Co-creator of 'Potted Potter', 'Potted Panto' and 'Potted Sherlock, Dan Clarkson.This Christmas the Olivier nominated 'Potted Panto' returns to the West End and we hear all about how the hilarious 'Potted' world all came about!We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future...2016-12-1143 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep028 Maggie Patterson - Ballet Teacher at Pineapple Dance Studios and Principle of Pineapple Performing Arts SchoolThis week we chat to Maggie Patterson, Principle of Pineapple Performing Arts School and Ballet Teacher at Pineapple Dance Studios. Maggie gives us a brilliant insight into life inside one of the most iconic Arts institutions in the industry, as well as her incredibly inspiring route to setting up her performing arts school there.We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then:1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page.3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going.4...2016-11-2733 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep027 David Fynn - Leading man in 'School of Rock The Musical'In this episode we chat to actor David Fynn, the leading man from Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest hit West End musical, 'School of Rock'! David's acting career has been incredibly varied, from performing at theatres such as 'The National Theatre' and 'The Donmar Warehouse', to appearing in hit television shows such as 'The Inbetweeners', 'Sherlock', 'Game of Thrones', 'Doctor Who' and most notably the hit US NBC sit-com 'Undateable'. Having been based in Los Angeles for the last three years, David is now back in London to open 'School of Rock' following the show's huge success on Broadway. So, during...2016-11-1340 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep026 Mark Shenton - Theatre CriticThis week we speak to top theatre critic and arts journalist Mark Shenton!Mark is a theatre critic, commentator and interviewer. He writes regularly for The Stage (including a daily blog), where he is an Associate Editor and also joint lead theatre critic. He also reviews for London Theatre Guide and is London correspondent for Playbill.com, for whom he writes daily news stories. He has conducted public platform interviews at the National Theatre, the Donmar Warehouse and Stratford East Theatre Royal. He is also currently chairman of the drama section of the Critic's Circle. So basically, in terms of...2016-10-3041 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep025 Katie Marson - West End 'Wig Mistress'This week we chat to the 'Wig Mistress' on the West End musical 'Motown', Katie Marson.We tweeted our followers asking what you would like to hear on upcoming episodes and we were inundated by people requesting more chats with the people working behind the scenes on West End shows. This episode was made because of you! If you want to hear from any one else in the industry then tweet us @insidewestend !We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then:1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the...2016-10-1639 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep024 Nigel Wright - 'Andrew Lloyd Webber's Eyes and Ears'This week we speak to one of the most influential people in musical theatre, Nigel Wright. Nigel has been Andrew Lloyd Webber's eyes and ears on pretty much all of his work since the early 90's. From orchestrating his shows to producing all of his cast recordings and movie soundtracks, Nigel's musical influence is impressively vast! We would go so far as to say that there is not a single listener who wouldn't have heard his work at some point! We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes...2016-10-0245 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep023 Ros Fenelon - Deputy Stage Mananger of 'Motown'In this episode we speak to Deputy Stage Manager of the West End musical 'Motown', Ros Fenelon.After asking our followers on Twitter (@insidewestend) what they would like to hear more of on our podcast, we received a lot of tweets requesting more interviews with people working behind the scenes in the West End. So this is the first in a number of upcoming episodes revealing a totally different side of the industry! We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then:1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the...2016-09-1830 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep022 Gary WilmotThis week we chat to the legend that is Gary Wilmot!Gary started his career performing comedy routines and stand up in the working men's clubs of the UK. After an appearance on the TV talent show 'New Faces', Gary shortly became a house hold name on UK television, comedy and subsequently West End Theatre. With numerous roles and productions under his belt, Gary really is a true veteran of the industry. We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then:1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate...2016-09-0433 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep021 Newton FaulknerIn this episode we chat to musician, and now actor, Newton Faulkner!Newton's debut album, 'Hand Built by Robots', topped the charts in 2007, deposing Amy Winehouse, with over a million in sales and spending a year in the top 40. Since then Newton has toured extensively, releasing four further albums all to critical acclaim.Newton recently joined the cast of the Green Day musical 'American Idiot', playing the incredibly demanding role of Johnny, so we met up with him to hear how this transition into acting came about.We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd...2016-08-2133 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep020 Claire CalvertIn this episode we speak to recently-promoted First soloist of The Royal Ballet, Claire Calvert.We hear all about Claire's upbringing in Bath, leaving home at the age of eleven to train at 'The Royal Ballet School' and her life as a professional ballerina since graduating. We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then:1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going4.SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and they will automatically...2016-08-0743 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep019 Julie AthertonThis week we chat to West End leading lady Julie Atherton.Having established herself as a household name with her portrayal of Kate Monster in the original West End cast of Avenue Q, Julie is now one of the most sought after musical theatre performers in the UK. She talks us through her life, from the early years scraping through school in her home town Preston, to coping with the demands of drama school at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Julie speaks very honestly about the ups and downs of life as a performing artist and about her...2016-07-3130 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep018 Laurence ConnorThis week we chat to director Laurence Connor.Over the last decade Laurence Connor has become one of the most in demand musical theatre directors in the world. From re-imagining all of Cameron Mackintosh's most iconic musicals, to directing the critically acclaimed new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'School of Rock', his career has been truly stratospheric. With 'School of Rock' opening in London this Autumn, Laurence came to chat to us fresh from a day of auditions. We hear all about his back ground and exactly how he has created this incredible career.Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to...2016-07-2449 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep017 Gerónimo RauchThis week we finally release the first ever interview we did for this podcast! Way back in February 2015 this podcast was nothing but an idea and a series of scribblings in notepads. During his run as the Phantom in London, Gerónimo Rauch kindly agreed to be our first ever interviewee. So without any of our tech sorted we headed to his home, sat in a corner of his bedroom using his own sound equipment and this is the result!Gerónimo chats to us about his upbringing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his early days performing in musical theatre, winning th...2016-07-1724 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep016 Kerry EllisThis week we chat to West End leading lady Kerry Ellis.Kerry started her West End career as Martine McCutcheon's understudy in Cameron Mackintosh's revival of 'My Fair Lady'. From becoming the first British Elphaba in 'Wicked' (in both the West End and Broadway), to working extensively with Queen guitarist Brian May, we hear about it all.Follow us on Twitter @insidewestend or find our group on Facebook, 'Inside The West End Podcast'. We love hearing from our listeners, so please get in touch!We make this podcast for free and it takes a huge amount of time for us...2016-07-1029 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep015 Room 108 at PhantomThis week we go backstage at 'Phantom of the Opera' and conduct our first group interview inside the lads ensemble dressing room. We chat to Tim Morgan, Richard Munday, Keith Higham and Tim Laurenti about the reality of life as a jobbing actor. We hear about juggling fatherhood with the industry as well as a whole heap of backstage gossip.Follow us on Twitter @insidewestend or alternatively find our Facebook page, 'Inside the West End'.We make this podcast for free, if you like it and wish to contribute to it's future then please head to insidethewestend.com and click...2016-07-0337 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep014 Alistair DavidThis week we chat to West End choreographer Alistair David. Alistair's choreography can currently be seen in the critically acclaimed West End revival of 'Show Boat'. We discuss his vast experience as both dancer and choreographer; from his own classical training to the qualities he looks for when casting. Please make sure you subscribe to the show and follow us on twitter @insidewestendWe make this podcast for free, if you enjoy it and want to help us continue to make it then please head to www.insidethewestend.com and click on the donate button at the top of the home...2016-06-2630 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep013 Summer StrallenWe are back from our break! HURRAH!This week we talk to West End leading lady Summer Strallen. Summer hails from a dynasty of West End performers, with both her parents, aunties and all three of her sisters also being incredibly successful performers in their own right. We hear all about Summer's upbringing in this unusually showbiz family and she also chats about her active role in the ongoing fight for better working conditions for actors.Make sure you subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter @insidewestendWe make this podcast for free, if you wish to contribute to...2016-06-1940 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE BONUS EPISODE (Break Week 2)BONUS EPISODE ALERT! We are currently on a two week break while Rob enjoys his Honeymoon. Our normal weekly show will return on Sunday June 19th featuring West End leading lady Summer Strallen.In the meantime, here is a short compilation of the funniest things that some of our guests have seen happen on stage, featuring Killian Donnelly, Sasha Regan and Eva Noblezada.If you've enjoyed listening to our podcast, then please rate our show on iTunes and leave us a comment.Follow us @InsideWestEnd on Twitter and on Facebook.For more information, please visit:www.insidethewestend.com...2016-06-1204 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE BONUS EPISODE (Break Week 1)BONUS EPISODE ALERT! We are currently on a two week break while Rob enjoys his honeymoon. Our normal weekly show will return on Sunday June 19th featuring West End leading lady Summer Strallen.In the meantime, here is a short compilation of the funniest things that some of our guests have seen happen on stage, featuring Damian Humbley, Eddie Elliott, Barry James and Debbie O'Brien.If you've enjoyed listening to our podcast, then please rate our show on iTunes and leave us a comment.Follow us @InsideWestEnd on Twitter and on Facebook.For more information, please visit:www.insidethewestend.com2016-06-0504 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep012 Tim Minchin (Part 2)This is our second episode with the award winning comedian and 'Matilda' composer Tim Minchin. In this episode Tim discusses his life and his views on the industry in general.To hear our first conversation with Tim, check out 'Episode 1' of our podcast series where Tim gives an exclusive interview about his new musical 'Groundhog Day'.Follow us @InsideWestEnd on Twitter and on Facebook.For more information, please visit:www.insidethewestend.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-05-2938 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep011 Philip GriffithsIn this episode we speak to the veteran West End performer Philip Griffiths. Philip was recently awarded The Guinness World Record for 'The longest time spent in the same production (West End)' after 25 years and 185 days in 'The Phantom of The Opera' in London. He is still currently appearing in Phantom as the Auctioneer and Monsieur Reyer, so we sat down with him backstage at Her Majesty's Theatre to hear about his life, his career and how he has managed to achieve such an impressive record.Follow us @InsideWestEnd on Twitter and on Facebook.For more information, please visit...2016-05-2226 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep010 Debbie O'BrienIn this episode we speak to one of the most prominent casting directors in the UK, Debbie O'Brien. Debbie specialises in theatre casting for the West End, UK and international tours and regional productions.She answers many of the questions that performers would love to put to the people who sit on the opposite side of the table in auditions. Debbie gives a frank and fascinating insight into the world of casting. Get your notepad out, this conversation is littered with incredible advice.Follow us @InsideWestEnd on Twitter and on Facebook.For more information, please visit:www.insidethewestend.com2016-05-1536 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep009 Eddie ElliottIn this episode we speak with Motown cast member Eddie Elliott. Eddie discusses the challenges he faced in his upbringing, training and career while dealing with mental health issues.It's a truly inspiring and fascinating success story. Listeners may find the content of this conversation upsetting. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, then please visit www.samaritans.org or call 116 123 (for free) to talk to someone immediately.Follow us @InsideWestEnd on Twitter and on Facebook.For more information, please visit:www.insidethewestend.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2016-05-0841 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep008 Eva NoblezadaIn this episode we speak to American actress Eva Noblezada, who at just 17 years old was chosen by Sir Cameron Mackintosh to play the lead role in the West End revival of Miss Saigon. Having completed 2 years in the multi award-winning production, she has just opened as Eponine in Les Miserables.Now 20 years old, Eva is a cheeky and confident woman with an incredible story and a great sense of humour. In 2017 she will move back to the United States to reprise the role of Kim in Miss Saigon on Broadway. We popped along to her dressing room for a...2016-05-0132 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep007 Damian HumbleyIn this episode we talk to West End leading man, Damian Humbley.Since arriving in London from Perth in 2005, Damian has performed in big scale West End musicals like 'Forbidden Broadway', Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Woman in White' and 'Fiddler On The Roof'. He is a regular at the Menier Chocolate Factory and in Stephen Sondheim musicals such as 'Company' and 'Merrily We Roll Along'. Having navigated many of the ups and downs that come with a life in show business, Damian is an actor at the top of his game. This conversation is full of truth and advice about...2016-04-2428 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep006 @westendproducerIn this episode we talk to the naughtiest man in show business, West End Producer! We chat to the Twitter sensation about all things 'show', from audition advice to upsetting some of the biggest names in the industry with his tongue in cheek tweets. All opinions expressed by West End Producer are solely his own and in no way reflect this podcast's, or either of its hosts', beliefs. ...That said... prepare to chortle HEARTILY! Please SUBSCRIBE AND SHAREFind our group on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @insidewestend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-1739 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep005 Sasha ReganIn this episode we talk to the founder of 'The Union Theatre' Sasha Regan. The Union Theatre has become one of London's leading fringe venues, with productions regularly becoming critically acclaimed, touring nationally and internationally. We hear from the woman who set it up at the age of just 23! Artistic director, producer and director, we hear about it all and how she got there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-1038 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep004 Barry JamesIn this episode Ben and Rob pop down to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London's oldest theatre, and chat to West End legend Barry James. Hear about everything from his current role as Grandpa Joe in 'Charlie and The Chocolate Factory' to being the original Seymour in the first ever London production of 'The Little Shop of Horrors'. Barry James - The man who puts 'character' into 'character actor'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-0319 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep003 Ben ForsterIn this episode of 'Inside The West End' we chat to ITV's 'Superstar' winner Ben Forster backstage at The Dominion Theatre about everything from growing up in Sunderland to playing the title roles in 'Elf' and 'Phantom of the Opera' in the West End as well as his iconic performance as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar World Arena Spectacular'.Make sure you subscribe to the series to automatically get the next episode on your device.Follow us on twitter @insidewestend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-03-2729 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep002 Killian DonnellyIn this episode we speak to actor Killian Donnelly backstage at The Adelphi Theatre about his journey from amateur theatre in Ireland to starring as Charlie Price in 'Kinky Boots The Musical' in London's West End.Make sure you subscribe to be the first to hear all the big guests in the upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-03-2035 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE Ep001 Tim Minchin (Part 1 - Groundhog Day)In this episode we speak to award winning comedian and 'Matilda' composer Tim Minchin about his new musical 'Groundhog Day'. Tim discusses his writing process and his views on achieving success in the industry.Please subscribe to the series for all the upcoming interviews with top guests from the world of theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-03-2029 min
Inside The West End PodcastITWE EpOOO Series PreviewThe preview episode of the brand new podcast, "Inside The West End". Ben and Rob discuss the upcoming series and end with a teaser of their first huge guest, the multi award winning comedian, composer and actor Mr Tim Minchin. Make sure you subscribe to be the first to hear the upcoming epsiodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-03-1702 min