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Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 33 - Everybody's Talking About JamieThis week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we’re heading to The MAC, Belfast, where Everybody’s Talking About Jamie — and trust us, you will be too! 💃🌈
Brought to the stage by the Alfie Boe James Huish Academy of Theatre Arts, this bold and beautiful production isn’t your average youth musical. Directed by James Huish, it’s a timely and heartfelt celebration of identity, courage, and self-expression — arriving just as Belfast Pride 2025 kicks off. 🏳️🌈
✨ 🎧 Listen now as we dive into why this production is one not to miss.
🎟️ Catch it at The MAC until Saturday!
2025-07-2507 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 32 - Rocky Horror ShowThis week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, our dynamic duo don their fishnets and step into the time warp as they head to Belfast’s Grand Opera House to see the one and only Rocky Horror Show!
Following its sell-out run in August 2023, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical is back — and it’s just as gloriously outrageous as ever! With over 35 million theatregoers worldwide, this cult classic tells the tale of sweethearts Brad and Janet, a broken-down car, and one wild night inside Dr. Frank’n’Furter’s eerie mansion.
From sequins to sci-fi, Adam...2025-07-2310 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 31 - GreaseThis week, we head to Rydell High for The Grand Opera House Trust’s 13th Annual Summer Youth Production – the one and only GREASE! 💃🕺
Packed with iconic songs, slick moves, and high school drama, did this youth-led production leave us hopelessly devoted—or just stranded at the drive-in? 🎶
👀 Tune in as we dive into the performances, direction, choreography, and all the energy these rising stars brought to the stage. Did this young cast prove they’re the stars of tomorrow? ✨
🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
2025-07-1807 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 30 - What Did You Do For Ireland Da?This week Robin & Jane have been to The Mac to see the new play, What Did You Do For Ireland, Da? by Bronagh Diamond. The play tells the story of one family from the New Lodge Road and their 17 year-old son, Jamie as he struggles to make sense of his sexuality and the world around him.
2025-06-2806 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 29 - Lockdown DLATo mark five years since the first lockdown, hapless freedom fighters, the Dundonald Liberation Army, are back with their sell-out, smash-hit comedy Lockdown DLA! Robin & Jane have been to The Mac this week as Davy "The Venezuelan" Taylor and his right-hand man John "Horse" McCracken are being forced to isolate together in their high-rise flat but what will our reviewers make of this?
2025-06-2708 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 28 - Only Fools & HorsesThe smash hit show Only Fools and Horses the Musical - direct from a record-breaking four-year sold-out run-in London’s West End has arrived at Belfast's Grand Opera House, starring comedy legend Paul Whitehouse as Grandad! But was this a truly cushty night out for Robin & Jane!
2025-06-2609 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 27 - Six The MusicalFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. SIX has arrived at The Grand Opera House, Belfast & Robin & Jane are In The Stalls!!
2025-06-1108 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 26 - The Importance Of Being EarnestThis week Robin & Jane step into a world of wit, charm, and sheer hilarity as The Importance of Being Earnest takes centre stage at Belfast's Lyric Theatre but how many handbags will our reviewers give this production??
The Importance Of Being Earnest runs until 6th July. Book your tickets here - https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-importance-of-being-earnest
2025-06-1011 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 25 - Anthem For DissatisfactionThis week Robin & Jane have been to The Mac to see Anthem For Dissatisfaction, a euphoric, working-class celebration of the power of live music, teenage angst, sibling rivalry and love in this electric and hilarious, coming-of-age anthem for anyone who ever wanted more.
Anthem For Dissatisfaction runs at The Mac until Saturday 7th June. And then:
Playhouse, Derry - 11th June
Marketplace, Armagh - 12th June
St Enda's, Glengormley - 13th June
Down Arts Centre - 14th June
Black Mountain Shared Space - 15th June
Ir...2025-06-0607 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 24 - Ghost StoriesRobin & Jane were brave enough to check out the UK Touring Production of Ghost Stories at Belfast's Grand Opera House!
This truly terrifying theatrical experience was created by The League of Gentlemen’s Jeremy Dyson, and Andy Nyman, co-creator of Derren Brown’s television and stage shows. Ghost Stories mixes the very best of theatre with the buzz of a thrill-ride, delivering something truly unique......but do our theatre reviwers agree??
2025-05-2910 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 23 - Queen Of The BeesRobin & Jane were back in the stalls...or rather in the pews on Friday for Johanna Gallagher's one woman show Queen Of The Bees at The Sanctuary Theatre in East Belfast. But did this story about a local beekeeper leave our theatre reviewers buzzing with excitement or wanting to hit the bar for another glass of some really good Shiraz!!
2025-05-2611 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 22 - Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, has arrived at The Grand Opera House, Belfast as part of its first ever UK & Ireland tour.......But did Robin & Jane find it quite Simply The Best??
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You can catch the Tina Turner Musical at Belfast's Grand Opera House until 24th May and then Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Dublin from 27th May to 14th June.
2025-05-1511 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 21 - Dressed For SpaceNew episode of Robin & Jane In The Stalls....or Robin & Jane On The Roof!
Award-winning Belfast writer and performer Patrick J O Reilly brings his captivating new play, Dressed for Space, to a Belfast audience for the first time but was it out of this world for Robin & Jane?
2025-05-1106 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 20 - Nell GwynnNEW EPISODE OF ROBIN & JANE IN THE STALLS
This time Robin & Jane are transported back to London in 1660 to meet an ambitious young orange seller who takes to the stage of the new theatre in Drury Lane, causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers.
But did The Lyric Drama Studio's production of Nell Gwynn cause any stirrings in the stalls....Watch now to find out or listen on all podcast platforms Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc
2025-05-1009 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 19 - Camille O'Sullivan, Morgan Roussel & Paul McVeighNEW EPISODE OF ROBIN & JANE IN THE STALLS
This week its three reviews for the price of one:
Camille O'Sullivan at The Empire
French Composer Morgan Roussel at Belfast's Grand Central Hotel
Short Stories by Paul McVeigh at The Deer's Head
2025-05-0916 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 18 - The Lion, The Witch & The WardrobeGet ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has arrived in Belfast. Robin & Jane were invited along to the opening night, but what did they think of it? Check out the latest episode of Robin & Jane In The Stalls!
And, we have some Christmas Theatre News from Lyric Belfast & some news for fans of Derry Girls at the end of the podcast.
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe runs at The Grand Opera House, Belfast until Saturday. Book your tickets here...2025-05-0111 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 17 - Murder For TwoThis week the killer musical comedy Murder For Two from Bruiser at The Mac comes under the spotlight. When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found dead at his birthday party, a small-town cop with big detective dreams steps in to solve the case—before the real detective arrives.
Can Robin & Jane solve this high-energy whodunnit.....or do they really care?? Check out their latest theatre review!
Murder For Two runs at The Mac, Belfast until 11th May. Book your tickets here - https://themaclive.com/event/murder-for-two
Following on from the MAC, the co...2025-04-2807 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 16 - Horrible Histories (Awful Egyptians)From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are Robin & Jane ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare they enter through the Gates of the afterlife? It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in but what did Robin & Jane make of Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians at Belfast's Grand Opera House!
2025-04-2507 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 15 - Our New GirlCraving your next psychological thriller? Could Our New Girl be the drama fix you've been waiting for? But did the latest play at Belfast's Lyric Theatre have Robin & Jane on the edge of their seats??
Our New Girl runs until 4th May. Book your tickets here - https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/our-new-girl
2025-04-2310 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 14 - Foil, Arms & HogThis week Robin & Jane have been to see internet sensations Foil Arms and Hog who have returned to The Grand Opera House, Belfast with their brand new show, Skittish! But did Robin & Jane enjoy it??
2025-04-1809 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 13 - Thursdays With ElvisThis week Robin & Jane go to see Thursdays With Elvis, a new musical comedy by Martin Lynch at Belfast's Grand Opera House
2025-04-0806 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 11 - Give My Head PeacdThis week Robin & Jane have been catching up with your favourite characters from Ulster’s best-loved dysfunctional family: Da, Cal, Ma, Dympna, Billy, Pastor Begbie and Sandy the Kneebreakers barman. After numerous sell-out tours across Northern Ireland, Give My Head Peace returns to Belfast's Grand Opera House
2025-03-2809 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 10 - The Velveteen RabbitThis week Robin & Jane join the Velveteen Rabbit, Jack (in the box), Robbo the robot and all their friends in a tale filled with humour, heart and friendship.
This new musical adaptation of Margery Williams’ beloved children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, has been re-imagined by Jan Carson and Duke Special, and set in the 1980s.
The Velveteen Rabbit runs at Belfast's Lyric Theatre until March 30th
2025-03-2006 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 9 - ChicagoThis time it's “Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”. It's the UK Touring Production of Chicago
2025-03-1807 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 8 - Dear Evan HansenThis week Robin & Jane review the UK Touring Production of Dear Evan Hansen at Belfast's Grand Opera House
2025-03-1308 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 7 - Three Short Comedies by Sean O'CaseyNEW EPISODE OF ROBIN & JANE IN THE STALLS
This time it's Druid's Three Short Comedies by Sean O'Casey at Lyric Belfast that comes under the spotlight.
You can also catch this production at:
Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire 11-15 March
The Everyman Cork 19-22 March
Town Hall Theatre Galway 25-29 March
2025-03-0707 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 6 - Les Miserables: Let The People SingIt was the Amateur Premiere of Les Miserables: Let The People Sing at Belfast's Grand Opera House this week, a UK wide project celebrating the 40th anniversary of the world’s most popular musical. Robin & Jane were In The Stalls.....but did they enjoy it ?
2025-03-0710 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Ep5 - Under The LightsThis week Robin & Jane review C21 Theatre Company's production of Under The Lights at The Mac then on tour:
Wed 26 Feb Ards Arts Centre Newtownards 7.30pm Fri 28 th Feb Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick 8pm, Sat 1st March Island Arts Centre Lisburn 8pm.
2025-02-2510 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 4 - JosephThis week Robin & Jane review Joseph & His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Belfast's Grand Opera House
2025-02-2209 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 3 - The Gap YearThis week Robin & Jane review The Gap Year at Belfast's Lyric Theatre
2025-02-1509 min
Robin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 2 War HorseThis week Robin & Jane review The National Theatre's Production Of War Horse at Belfast's Grand Opera House
2025-02-0709 minRobin & Jane In The StallsRobin & Jane In The Stalls - Episode 1A brand new Theatre Review Podcast with Robin Elliott & Jane Hardy. This week Leesa Harker's Maggie starring Caroline Curran is under the spotlight!
2025-02-0114 min