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Up Close with Carlos TsengJenny Fitzpatrick: Returning to Leeds and 'Oliver!'Send us a textAfter previously starring in the last West End revival of Oliver!, Jenny Fitzpatrick is preparing to return to Dickens' England in Leeds Playhouse's eagerly anticipated revival of the much-loved musical. Now starring as Nancy, Jenny tells us about her journey to the role having previously covered Jodie Prenger at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This also marks the first time Jenny has returned to Leeds since her outing in Aladdin in 2010. We hear in this interview her excitement at returning to Leeds and getting the opportunity to play the pivotal role of Nancy in...2023-11-1928 min
Events That Made Me with Liz TaylorJodie Prenger, Actress“I never played a leading lady because I was a little chubby”
Jodie Prenger has been a star on both stage and screen. In this episode of Events That Made Me, Jodie reveals how her love for entertainment started with Drag Queens in Blackpool.
Jodie tells Liz how winning I’d Do Anything in 2008 launched her career in theatre as she played Nancy on the West End, and eventually led to her current role on Coronation Street (even though she didn’t even audition.)
Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressi...2023-09-0726 min
Conversation StreetJodie Prenger InterviewGlenda Shuttleworth first set foot in Weatherfield last August, and for Jodie Prenger, it's been a real whirlwind of a year! In this episode, we sit down with the actress behind Rovers' latest barmaid to chat about all things Corrie, from joining the beloved Shuttleworth clan and working in the pub alongside Sally Ann Matthews and Charlie Jordan, to launching Weatherfield's very first stage school, Little Big Shotz!
2023-08-1738 minConversation StreetJodie Prenger InterviewGlenda Shuttleworth first set foot in Weatherfield last August, and for Jodie Prenger, it's been a real whirlwind of a year! In this episode, we sit down with the actress behind Rovers' latest barmaid to chat about all things Corrie, from joining the beloved Shuttleworth clan and working in the pub alongside Sally Ann Matthews and Charlie Jordan, to launching Weatherfield's very first stage school, Little Big Shotz!
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Theatre Audience PodcastStage Sleuths to Stellar Performances: Cluedo to the What's On Stage AwardsIn this electrifying episode, Natalie and Darren dive into the world of theatre, bringing you the latest buzz and thrilling productions. First up is the captivating murder mystery Cluedo, which has been enthralling audiences at Bromley's Churchill Theatre and on its exciting tour. With the incredible Michelle Collins leading the cast and the visionary Mark Bell at the helm, this production is a must-see for all mystery enthusiasts. Next, they shine a spotlight on The Glow, a mesmerising play that has taken the Royal Court by storm. Its innovative storytelling...2022-03-0723 min
Break Out Culture With Ed Vaizey by Country and Town House66. Behind The Scenes of Our Great West End Theatres with Nick AllottIf anyone’s seen it all in theatre it’s Nick Allott, who spent 40 years with Cameron Mackintosh, running it for 20. This week we chat to Nick about theatre’s glory days, from Cats and Phantom to Les Misérables and Hamilton. But he also sheds sobering light on how devastating the pandemic has been for the industry as theatres went dark for the longest time in their histories. As the sector slowly starts to recover, Nick looks to the future while regaling us with a host of hilarious, entertaining anecdotes ranging from Princess Diana doing the splits in his office...2022-02-2732 min
Soap From The BoxSAM GILES, JODIE PRENGER & TOM LISTER (Christmas Special)Make your Christmas a cracker with the Soap From The Box Christmas party.Lee is joined by Sam Giles, Jodie Prenger and Tom Lister for a Santa Sack full of laughs, games and chat covering everything from Christmas traditions to Christmas food. Well this is a Christmas Special! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and can’t wait to see you all in the new year with the rest of Series 3!Ho Ho Ho! ————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer…...2021-12-2531 min
Curve in ConversationCat on a Hot Tin Roof in rehearsals, Jodie Prenger and community poetryStep inside the rehearsal room of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, our Curve, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and English Touring Theatre (ETT) co-production, and hear from cast members Siena Kelly (Maggie) and Oliver Johnstone (Brick).In this episode, host Martin Ballard also speaks with stage favourite Jodie Prenger about her role in musical Tell Me on a Sunday, and we also hear poetry readings from Leicester community members.2021-08-2627 min
Up Close with Carlos TsengJodie Prenger: Tell Me on a SundaySend us a textAfter over a decade of performing in theatre, Jodie Prenger has firmly established herself as one of the West End's fiercest leading ladies, taking on roles in Les Miserables, A Taste of Honey and Oliver. The winner of 'The Biggest Loser' and 'I'd Do Anything', she is also a familiar face to TV audiences, regularly making appearances on various shows. Now, she has returned to the stage in a new tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's 'Tell Me on a Sunday'. After a successful run in 2016, Jodie has been wowing audiences...2021-08-2226 min
In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameS5 Ep1: Jodie Prenger, Emma in Tell Me On A SundayJodie is currently reprising her performance as Emma in the UK touring production of Tell Me On A Sunday by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black. Directed by Paul Foster, this production originally ran at the Watermill Theatre.In 2008 Jodie won I’d Do Anything (BBC) and went on to play Nancy in the West End revival of Oliver. Her other West End credits include One Man Two Guvnors, Spamalot and A Taste of Honey. Jodie's other theatre credits include Abigail’s Party, Shirley Valentine, Annie, Fat Friends and Calamity Jane. During the pandem...2021-07-3021 min
The Show Show: The A-Z of MusicalsSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTWe are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Stream Park - an online streaming platform - to help co-produce UPBEAT virtual festival of Culture, Learning and Wellbeing. We will have acts raising money for Industry Minds UK, including Phillip Joel and David Muscat's Fosse Forest Ballet, Gradfest UK, Johnny Mercer Foundations Songwriters 2020, Lynnebec Theatre Company and Corrupted Poets. The festival will also feature performances from Rosalie Craig, Sandra Marvin and Jodie Prenger from the Nottingham Playhouse's 'Leading Ladies'.
Get your FREE tickets here: https://www.stream-park.co.uk/event-details/upbeat-festival
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That Stagey BlogMeets Rachael Wooding#Rachael Wooding #PrettyWoman #BritainsGotTalent
Meets Rachael Wooding. Pretty Woman. The Lonesome Frets Britain’s Got Talent. Hairspray. We Will Rock You. Jersey Boys.
Welcome to That Stagey Blog podcast. This is an audio version of this interview which is also available as a video on YouTube.
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In this Episode I chat to Rachael Wooding.
We discuss balancing motherhood and work in live music and theatre. As well as her West End career since Bird College and jobs in Germany. We also chat about her relationship with...2021-06-281h 11
That Stagey BlogMatt Henry#MattHenry #TheVoice #KinkyBoots
Meets Matt Henry. The Voice. Kinky Boots. Hushabye Mountain. Hope Mill Theatre. Olivier Awards.
Welcome to That Stagey Blog podcast. This is an audio version of this interview which is also available as a video on YouTube.
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This interview contains some music and video clips.
In this Episode I chat to Matt Henry MBE.
The Olivier Award winning star of Kinky Boots, and the Voice.
We chat about being a father. His own music. Receiving his MBE and winning his Olivier, and his training at Urdang.
As well talk about his latest pla...2021-05-2958 min
The God Cast with Fr Alex Frost and Guests.Jodie Prenger - The God Cast InterviewThis is a fantastic light hearted discussion with West End singer Jodie Prenger. We talk about growing up in Blackpool, the early shows and getting her massive break in into West End Productions. This is a lovely fun interview, enjoy!2021-04-2332 min
Soap From The BoxJODIE PRENGER, CATHERINE TYLDESLEY, SAMANTHA GILES, PAULA LANE, STEPHEN RAHMEN-HUGHESIt’s Chrrrrriiiiisssssstmas And to celebrate why not have a Christmas Special. With not 1 star but 5 stars!Lee is joined by the cast of The Ceremony, Catherine Tyldesley (Corrie), Jodie Prenger (West End), Paula Lane (Corrie), Stephen Rahman Hughes (Eastenders) and Samantha Giles. The play was performed in Leeds, and is available to stream online to raise money for the ARTS. The cast play a Christmas Snog, Marry or Avoid, and compete in the ultimate Emmerdale V Corrie V EastEnders Quiz. And of course we get some behind the scenes stories from all th...2020-12-1340 min
...In QuarantineOliver Twist with Jodie PrengerThis week Alex and Jimmy are looking at MORE Dickens and kicking it off with their first novel Oliver Twist. They are joined by this weeks guest star Jodie Prenger winner of BBC's 'I'd Do Anything' about playing the iconic role Nancy and her menagerie of furry friends named after the characters in the book. They also discuss Charles Dickens' antisemitism, using his work as a means to 'out' failing government systems and his strange idolising of young women.2020-11-2737 min
Inheritance TracksJodie PrengerD.I.S.C.O by Ottawan and Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell.2020-10-3108 min
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In the 'House Seats'Ep14: Nick Winston, international director and choreographer.Send us a textNick Winston is an international Director and Choreographer working in Theatre, Opera & Television. Nick's theatre credits includes, as Director & Choreographer: the first UK revival of MAME, starring Tracie Bennett (Hope Mill Theatre – 7 Whatsonstage nominations including Best Musical Revival and Best Choreography); the 30th anniversary production of FAME (West End, UK tour & International tour – Broadway World nomination for Best Choreographer); CHESS starring Ramin Karimloo and Samantha Barks (Tokyo and Osaka); the first original UK revival of CATS (Kilworth House Theatre – Broadway World Award nomination for Best Director); ROCK OF AGES (UK tour and Be...2020-08-0936 min
Women & Wellbeing with Natalie AndersonThe Capsule in Conversation with Jodie PrengerJoin Natalie as she chats with actress & West End favourite Jodie Prenger. Discussing the importance of women supporting women, female empowerment and finding body confidence this episode is full of honesty & laughs, with maybe the odd tear & animal noise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For more wellbeing and lifestyle visit The Capsule at www.thecapsule.co.ukGet involved with our community and join us on Instagram & YouTube2020-06-2844 min
That Stagey BlogMeets Jamie Jukes -AUDIOCreator of West End Workshops Live
And star of channel 4’s First Dates.
We chat about:
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Derren Brown 2020-05-051h 04That Stagey BlogWhats On Stage Awards & After Party -AudioFt. Oscar Conlon-Morrey. Only Fools and Horses. Arun Blair-Mangat. & Juliet. Jordan Luke Gage. Mark Dugdale. Come From Away. Miriam-Teak Lee. Max Harwood. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Keith Ramsay. Georgia Louise. Bronte Barbe. Matthew Croke. Turbine Theatre. Paul Taylor Mills. MT Fest UK. Mary Poppins. Zizi Strallen. Sophie Isaacs. Six. Tom Read-Wilson. Celebs Go Dating. Emma Salvo. Nicholas McLean. Wicked. Alex Parker. Danny Whitehead. Jodie Prenger. Claire Sweeney. Kenny Wax. Kate Morley PR.2020-03-0349 min
Brewing Actors PodcastJodie Prenger: It's a Fine LifeSend us a textIn the third episode of the ‘Brewing Actors’ podcast, Adam Robert Lewis talks with Jodie Prenger. Jodie shot to fame during BBC’s ‘I’d Do Anything’ in search of ‘Nancy’ for the London revival of Oliver produced by Cameron Mackintosh. Jodie was chosen by the voting public making her West End dream a reality. Since ‘I’d Do Anything’ Jodie has continually reinforced that she really can do anything from musicals to plays to TV. Jodie has conquered all the mediums. Jodie is currently returning to the National Theatre in their production of ‘A Taste of Honey’ w...2020-02-2858 min
Loose EndsDavid Threlfall, Jodie Prenger, Angela Barnes, Bosh! Georgia, Nikki Bedi, Clive AndersonClive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by David Threlfall, Jodie Prenger, Angela Barnes and Bosh! for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Georgia.2020-01-1138 min
The Graham Norton PodcastWith Andrew Ridgeley, Jodie Prenger, and Fiona, Countess of CarnarvonWham!, A Taste of Honey, and a seasonal visit to Downton Abbey2019-12-141h 13
Backstage with Robert Emery#13. Behind the scenes with Jodie Prenger: Don’t tell Cameron this, but I would have done it for free…“You don’t strive to push your Gran down the stairs just to get that part“ - Jodie Prenger
Robert Emery talks to Jodie Prenger, actress and singer best known for winning the ‘I’d Do Anything’ TV programme in 2008, giving her the opportunity to play Nancy in the West End revival of ‘Oliver!’ at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Jodie talks about her work on stage, and the influence the National Theatre had on her. She of course also answers a quick-fire round of questions culminating in the big question; Oliver or Annie?
Jo...2019-10-0442 min
IntervalEpisode 16: Jodie Prenger, The Football Ramble & Ice and FireIn this month’s episode, Jodie Prenger is back at the Theatre Royal, in the National Theatre’s re-working of A Taste of Honey. We’re joined by podcasting veterans The Football Ramble. Marcus & Luke give us their thoughts about Norwich City Football Club. Plus we take a closer look at the next edition of Creative Matters: Finding Refuge and Sanctuary.2019-09-2037 min
Standard Issue PodcastSIM Ep 276 Pod 85: Musical women, medical women and maniacal laughterThis week Mick and Jen catch up with star of the stage and screen Jodie Prenger, currently touring in the National Theatre’s production of Shelagh Delaney’s taboo-breaking play, A Taste of Honey (https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/a-taste-of-honey-uk-tour), to talk about mimicking everyone from your nan to Liza Minnelli. Hannah chats to tour guide and living history practitioner Ailsa Clarke to learn about the Edinburgh Seven – the first women to train to be doctors in the UK (https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/edinburgh-seven-0). There’s no records and new records in Jenny off the Blocks, Double Daves...2019-09-111h 13
The Unmissable PodcastSunday 17th MarchCleveley's library reopens, Poulton's 81 year old wingwalker and Haslingden's Auntie Nellie.Plus, Jodie Prenger, Nina Anwar, Francis Rossi and Van Gogh visits Morecambe!2019-03-1747 minThe Graham Norton PodcastJodie PrengerSnobs, rescue animals and Demis Roussos2019-01-0542 min
Standard Issue PodcastSIM Ep 179 Gig 37: Lawson, Ahmed, Prenger & MillicanIn this In Conversation, Sarah and Mickey had a ruddy smashing time with Nigella Lawson, Samira Ahmed and Jodie Prenger, chatting about being a cat, the power of the BBC voice, laughing at funerals, combing cows, excellent letters to Newsround, how to talk buzzard and Roger Moore as God. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Leicester Square Theatre in September. That means a couple of the plugs are out of date. Obviously we know now that Fiona Bruce got the Question Time job, but we love Samira’s pitching so much it’s sta...2019-01-021h 06
Justin Moorhouse About 30 Minutes No More Than 45The Show Phoenix Nights Live Should Have BeenJustin catches up with Jodie Prenger, Joanne McNally, Jimmy McGhie and reviews Early Doors with Chippy. Little Miss Moorhouse has a cameo and the Postbag has but on a bit of weight this week. (Sorry it's a bit longer than 45 but hope you enjoy it - Podcast Mike.)2018-10-0956 minThe Unmissable PodcastSunday 7th OctoberLancastrians spicing up their lives and the spice ruining lives on the Fylde.Plus, Hayley Kay's social media, Anton's dance off and Blackpool's Jodie Prenger.2018-10-0757 minThe Unmissable PodcastSunday 3rd JuneSteve Royle's letters, Ted Robbins sings and Brett and Sal celebrate 150 years of the Central Pier.Also, Gilly meets Jodie Prenger, Corrie's Curly and Frank Ifield2018-06-0357 min
Backstage With...Jodie Prenger (Fat Friends, Oliver!, Spamalot)I don’t think I have ever laughed as much in an interview as I did while chatting to Jodie Prenger. She is undoubtedly one of the nicest people in showbiz. Jodie won the role of Nancy in the 2008 programme I’d Do Anything. She’s since taken on roles in Spamalot, One Man Two Guv’nors and Calamity Jane. She’s currently starring in Fat Friends - a new musical by Kay Mellor and Nick Lloyd Webber (you might have heard of his father…). In this episode we're backstage in her dressing room at the...2017-12-0515 min
Cat and RickyJodie Prenger as a Agony AuntJodie Prenger used to be an Agony Aunt so Cat & Ricky put her to the test.2017-09-2803 min
Cat and RickyCat & Ricky Chat to Jodie PrengerCat & Ricky catch up with Jodie Prenger star of TV and stage as she is playing Shirley Valentine at Pomegrante. Chesterfield.2017-09-2803 min
Saturday LiveJodie PrengerThe actress Jodie Prenger joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev. Richard Coles. Best known for winning the role of Nancy in the West End production of Oliver! She is now receiving rave reviews for her performance as Shirley Valentine in the 30th anniversary UK tour.JP Devlin meets Jess Turtle, who recalls how her own family history and upbringing in Cardiff has inspired the Museum of Homelessness."The First Woman of Black British Comedy", Angie Le Mar, describes how she toured doing stand up while raising her children, rebelled against her strict religious upbringing, and...2017-03-251h 25
British Theatre Guide podcastJodie Prenger on returning to Blackpool in One Man Two GuvnorsJodie Prenger, who won the part of Nancy in Oliver! in TV reality show I'd Do Anything, is currently starring as Dolly in Richard Bean's One Man, Two Guvnors, the multi-award-winning comedy from the National Theatre based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters directed by Nicholas Hytner, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. Jodie will join the current tour of the production for a couple of its northern dates. David Chadderton talks to her about bringing the production to her home town of Blackpool.2012-11-1210 min
MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast0244: Shrek: A Big, Bright Beautiful…panto?Nick and Mike Dixon check out Shrek playing at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Hear their thoughts, as well as from the stars, and a surprise appearance from Jodie Prenger.2011-06-2843 min