Shows
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 26 - I DON'T THINK THAT WAS STRICTLY NECESSARY....Emma and Naomi are back to bring in the summer, giving you some theatre news, London theatre reviews and answering the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: Should re-admittance be allowed in the theatre? Make your brunch and join them! Show notes:The Comedy About Spies: https://www.mischiefcomedy.com/whats-on/the-comedy-about-spies/london/Mamma Mia - The Party: https://mammamiatheparty.co.uk/MyNeighbour Totoro: https://totoroshow.com/Evita: https://www.evitathemusical.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-031h 03
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 25 - BUT THEN HE JUMPS OFF THE TABLE…Grab a glass of your favourite tipple or hot beverage and join Emma and Naomi for Theatre Brunch! Big Theatre Question - How much are you influenced by Theatre Reviews? Show notes:Taste of the Caribbean - https://tasteofcaribbeanuk.com/The Crucible - https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/the-crucible/Plied and Prejudice - https://www.pliedandprejudice.com/london/Clueless - https://cluelessonstage.com/Stereophonic - https://stereophonicplay.co.uk/Mrs Warren’s Profession - https://th...
2025-07-061h 03
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 24 - MAYBE HE GOT CHUCKED ON?June is here and with it are some more theatre reviews, news and fun with Emma and Naomi! Grab a drink and settle!The Big Theatre Question this month: How did your experience of live theatre shape your views?Show notesDear England - https://dearenglandonstage.com/Calamity Jane - https://calamityjanemusical.com/Oscar at the Crown - www.https://oscaratthecrown.com/The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - https://open.spotify.com/album/7IWhVVpdUyaztwVXaBwQc0?si=WlFf6KkST2G4-jGk0lf9P...
2025-06-0159 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 23 - WHAT ARE YOU SCREAMING IN MY BOX?The Sun is OUT! And Naomi and Emma are ready with some wonderful reviews of the month and answering the Big Theatre Question - What should come first the musical or the film?Get settled in! It’s a packed episode!Show notesEmma’s apology - she meant Vecna not Vagner! And she meant Reciprocated not Replicated! 😂🙈Stranger Thingshttps://uk.strangerthingsonstage.com/Back to the Future https://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/london/Punchhttps://www.youngvic.org/whats...
2025-05-061h 15
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 23 - WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING IN MY BOX?The Sun is OUT! And Naomi and Emma are ready with some wonderful reviews of the month and answering the Big Theatre Question - What should come first the musical or the film? Get settled in! It’s a packed episode! Show notesEmma’s apology - she meant Vecna not Vagner! And she meant Reciprocated not Replicated! 😂🙈Stranger Thingshttps://uk.strangerthingsonstage.com/Back to the Future https://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/london/Punchhttps://www.youngvic.org/whats...
2025-05-041h 17
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 22 - IT'S VERY HARD TO PLAY A TRUMPET WHILST RUNNING AROUND A STAGEThe sun is out - finally! And this month's podcast is packed with reviews, news and the Big Theatre Question: For New Musicals, is it better to listen to the cast recording before seeing the show? Show Notes:No.9 Stage/Fright - https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/inside-no-9-stage-fright/Weather Girl - https://sohotheatre.com/events/weather-girl/Benjamin Button - https://benjaminbuttonmusical.com/Playhouse Creatures - https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/playhouse-creatures/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0846 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 21 - THE BIG NYC EDITIONThey did it! Emma and Naomi crossed the pond and headed to New York City (and it sure WAS pretty!) and they now come back and re-lived their trip and taken you with them. Crack open the fizz or put the kettle on for this one off special about all things Broadway and Beyond!!Show notesRedwood https://www.redwoodmusical.com/Sunset Boulevard https://sunsetblvdbroadway.com/Cellino V Barnes https://asylumnyc.com/cellino-v-barnes/A View from My Seat https://aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/Saar https...
2025-03-021h 28
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 20 - DANNY TAKE YOUR RING BACK!Emma and Naomi are back together after recovering from colds! They have been immersing themselves in the Digital Theatre World! To bring you reviews of some shows on theatre platforms, BBC iplayer and more! Grab a glass of your favourite fizz, cup of your favourite tea and join them for this step into February - January has FINALLY left - and settle into the podcast finishing with the BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Are some musicals not standing the test of time? Show notes:https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/national-theatre-online/https://www.digitaltheatreplus...
2025-02-0250 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 19 - THERE'S LOADS OF ROOM IN A BOX! It's a new year and your favourite duo are back - battling through colds to give you the run down of their Panto challenge!! Grab your favourite morning drink and join them for all discussions on theatre and whether Emma's thoughts on panto have changed! Also discussing the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: Do theatres need to re-think their seating options? Show Notes:Dr Strangelove: https://drstrangelove.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAp8YmCK5nz3AMi5boN0Rx5ZPt0syO&gclid=Cj0KCQiAst67BhCEARIsAKKdWOmz8dI_ydv2p7miUtJ5PsEayU3ytv5quX0E1v30R08EwqAQagvndXcaAkg4EALw_wcB
2025-01-0544 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 18 - KEEP PLUGGING AWAY ELTON JOHN!For their last Episode before Christmas, Emma and Naomi are entering PANTO SEASON! As well as reviewing a few London shows including ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. Grab a glass of mulled wine, glass or fizz or hot beverage of your choice and get cosy as they continue to discuss all things theatre as well as reflecting on the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: What are your thoughts on trigger warnings? Show notes:Vagabond https://www.vagabondwines.co.ukThe Liar, The Bitch and the Wardrobe https://www.theturbinetheatre.com/whats-on/the-liar-the-bitch-and-the-wardrobeThe Devil W...
2024-12-0143 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 17 - WHY ELSE WOULD HE BE WEARING ROLLERSKATES?Emma and Naomi are here to welcome you into the Winter Season with reviews for STARLIGHT EXPRESS, COME FROM AWAY, DR STRANGELOVE and WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT as well as some delightful anecdotes of being a child in panto to answering the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: How big is too big? Get your mimosa ready! Show notes:https://www.starlightexpresslondon.com/https://comefromawaylondon.co.uk/tour-dates/https://drstrangelove.comhttps://sohoplace.org/shows/white-rabbit-red-rabbit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-031h 02
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 16 - IT'S ALL ABOUT WHERE YOU SITHAPPY OCTOBER! Grab a glass or mug of your favourite drink and join Emma and Naomi as they review KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER and WHY AND I SO SINGLE - as we as answering the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: How does recordings of musicals and plays compare to live shows? SHOW NOTES:Why am I so single? https://thegarricktheatre.co.uk/tickets/why-am-i-so-single/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-0651 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 15 - HIS BACK TOUCHED MY LEGS!The girls are BACK FROM EDINBURGH - And it's changed Naomi! Grab your Mimosa and join them for an Edinburgh Fringe Special! With our Big Theatre Question - How many shows a day is too many?SHOW NOTES: ABBA Voyage - https://abbavoyage.com/Mamma Mia - https://mamma-mia.com/londonI Wish You Well - https://www.iwishyouwellthemusical.com/Flo and Joan - https://www.floandjoan.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-101h 10
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 14 - 12 SMILING, DANCING WAITERSYou favourite theatre podcast duo are back reviewing some very big shows currently in the West End. And discussing that age old BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Programmes....what role do they now play in the theatre experience?SHOW NOTES:The Ivy https://ivycollection.com/Hello Dolly https://hellodollyldn.com/Next to Normal https://www.nexttonormal.com/Mnemonic https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/mnemonic/I'm going to marry you Toby Maguire https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire/Mercato Metropolitano https://mercatometropolitano.com/
2024-08-0458 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 13 - I'M IN IT FOR THE MONEY AND THE GLORY! Emma and Naomi are celebrating their one year anniversary - even if they STILL don't understand how to work the microphone! And the Big Theatre Question? Standing Ovations!SHOW NOTES:Viola's Room https://www.punchdrunk.com/work/violas-room/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-0743 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 12 - I FEEL THIS IS A ME PROBLEM....Emma and Naomi are back together for another 50 minutes of discussions on ALL THINGS THEATRE! Reviews this week include Hadestown and Mrs Doubtfire and the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: Where is the ideal theatre seat for a performance?Show notesMrs Doubtfire https://www.mrsdoubtfiremusical.co.uk/People Place & Things https://peopleplacesandthingsonstage.com/Hadestown https://uk.hadestown.com/Good food recommendation: The Thin White Duke https://thethinwhiteduke.london/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0250 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 11 - YOU'RE NOT GOING TO DANCE A LOT IN 2.22! It's Emma and Naomi's BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! Our girls are both May babies and are ready to open the champers, get the mimosas flowing and get into the theatre reviews for May, reflect on much theatre news (and there is quite a bit this year!) and answer the BIG THEATRE QUESTION: What do you prefer Revivals or completely new plays or musicals? Show notes:CRUEL INTENTIONS: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/cruel-intentions-the-90s-musical/?_gl=1*1gv4sv5*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjwudexBhDKARIsAI-GWYXYveh8t2bCTfhGpm2ogrOL8qkv5HVy7B_whigatXYdnFRTWXzYXIMaAm3zEALw_wcBMACHINAL: https://www...
2024-05-0559 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 10 - BUT THEN THAT WAS WEIRD....Your favourite theatre podcasters are BACK for another month of Theatre Reviews, BIG THEATRE QUESTIONS and chats about all things theatre and beyond! Grab your mimosa and join them for their April podcast!BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Does theatre now rely too much on a "big name" to sell a show?Show NotesOpening Night - https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/whats-on/opening-nightMind Mangler - https://www.mischiefcomedy.com/whats-on/mind-mangler-member-of-the-tragic-circle/For anyone interested in Drama Training!Fourth Monkey - https://www.fourthmonkey...
2024-04-0743 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 9 - DON'T TOUCH THE TABLE EMMA! After attending the What’s On Stage Awards, Emma and Naomi are back together (in person!) with all the intel as well as reviews of shows in London and ones about to tour the UK! Grab a mimosa and join them for an hour of all things theatre!BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What show is the ‘one that got away’?Show NotesThe Little Big Things - https://sohoplace.org/shows/the-little-big-thingsStanding at the Sky’s Edge - https://www.skysedgemusical.com/Unfortunate - https...
2024-03-0356 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 8 - IT'S A BANGER (The Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber Special)Having gone back to see The Phantom of the Opera for the first time in over 15 years, Emma and Naomi have their mimosas ready to review some great London theatre and discuss all things Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as giving top tips for West End theatre in this feature length episode! This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - From what we know of the past, what is the future for Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber?Show notes/linksThe Time Traveller's Wife - https://timetravellerswife.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5fetBhC9ARIsAP1UMgECDGPuyDw5sHEpJXdO4jz1...
2024-02-041h 21
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 7 - IT'S NOT FOR NOW! It's a New YEAR!!! And Emma and Naomi are saving the mimosas as it's been a busy Christmas! But don't fear - they are ready to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts on all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What was your favourite theatre of 2023 and what are your hopes for 2024?Show notes/linksTina Turner the Musical https://tinathemusical.com/uk/Old Friends https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/whats-on/old-friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2024-01-0732 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 6 - DO YOU NOW GET PIE VIBES?The mimosas are ready for the girls to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts on all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - How much does audience interaction enhance a show?Show notes/linksWulf and Lamb restaurant https://www.wulfandlamb.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0358 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 5 - BUT EMMA INSISTED!The mimosas are ready for the girls to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Is it acceptable to leave a theatre performance in the middle of the show?Show notes/linksSouthwark Playhouse - such a brilliant venue! https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/Mercato Metropolis - Great for dinner - https://mercatometropolitano.com/Our drinks of choice!https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KIMR2VA?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product...
2023-11-0556 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 4 - WHY IS HE THERE?The mimosas are ready for the girls to give their reviews, top tips and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What role does the actual theatre play in complimenting a show?Show notes/linksShows that we mentioned!CABARET - https://kitkat.club/cabaret-london/WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION - https://witnesscountyhall.com/THE CROWN JEWELS - https://crownjewelsplay.com/Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch and on X @entheatrebrunch Hosted on Acast...
2023-10-0154 minEmma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 3 - IF I SCREAMED LOUD ENOUGH!Emma's back from Fringe and the mimosas are ready for the ladies to give their reviews and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - Do Jukebox Musicals 'work' as a musical in their own right?Show notes/linksShows that we reviewed!https://kathyandstella.com/https://www.spongebobstage.com/https://www.instagram.com/larryowenslive/Follow us on instagram @emma_naomi_theatrebrunch and on X @entheatrebrunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2023-09-0348 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 2 - MATILDA WITH SWEARINGEmma and Naomi are back with their latest discussions, reviews and thoughts for all things theatre in London and beyond. This week's BIG THEATRE QUESTION - What role do snacks and beverages play in enhancing the overall theatre experience? Show notes/linksShows that we reviewed!https://www.oldvictheatre.com/https://www.operationmincemeat.com/https://strangeloopmusical.com/https://tarantinolive.com/Pre-Show Restaurant Recommendation https://www.pingpongdimsum.com/ - The 50% off is from 3pm - 6pm - last seating 5.30pm...
2023-07-3045 min
Emma and Naomi's Theatre BrunchEpisode 1 - PILOT - SORRY DANIELFor their first pilot episode, Emma and Naomi discuss We Will Rock You, The Pillowman and Guys and Dolls and answer the big questions 'How far in advance is too far to buy theatre tickets?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0229 min