Today we are joined by our literary correspondent Clare Hobba. This month she shares her latest book choices – GREAT SPY STORIES: A Perfect Spy – John le Carré , 1986 Slow Horses – Mick Herron, 2010 Clare Hobba is an Author & Creative Writing Tutor Latest Course: Creative Writing – Essential Skills – the Bookshop on the Hill, St Albans, starting Tuesday 31st OCTOBER, 10-12 am If you have the urge to write, this is an opportunity to develop your essential skills. Following our previous very s...
Nov 08, 2023•37 min
Local director and friend of the show Jo Emery joined us to talk about her latest directorial endeavour, The Valentine Letters. This runs from 9th – 11th November at The Maltings Theatre. Performances start at 8pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. For more information or to book tickets click here. The post The Valentine Letters with Jo Emery appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith ....
Nov 01, 2023•11 min
Today we are joined by our literary correspondent Clare Hobba. This month she shares her latest book choices – MISSES & MYTHS – how myths relate to life in 2023: No Season but the Summer – Matilda Leyser, 2023 The Wolf Den – Elodie Harper, 2021 Elektra – Jennifer Saint, 2022 Clare Hobba is an Author & Creative Writing Tutor Upcoming Courses: Creative Writing – Essential Skills – the Bookshop on the Hill, St Albans, starting Tuesday 31st OCTOBER, 10-12 am If you have the urge to write, th...
Oct 18, 2023•18 min
On today’s show, Danny is joined by Iain Fowles. Iain is directing 9 to 5 The Musical, the latest offering from our friends at Harpenden Musical Theatre Company. The show runs from 11th – 14th October at the Eric Morecambe Centre, starting at 7.30pm (with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm). To book tickets click here . To find out more about Harpenden Musical Theatre Company, check out their website . The post 9 to 5 The Musical appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith ....
Sep 27, 2023•16 min
On this week’s episode, health correspondent Alan Bellinger joins Danny to discuss the latest health issues facing our area. To see Alan’s accompanying article with more information and relevant links click here . The post Jabs, Questions & Key Issues appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith ....
Sep 20, 2023•31 min
On the first show back following our summer break, Danny was joined in the studio by Melissa and Alex, discussing the play The Dating Diary. Melissa co-wrote the play as well as being one of the cast members and Alex is the director. The Dating Diary is on at the Maltings Theatre from 3rd – 7th October at 7.30pm. To find out more or to book tickets for what promises to be a side-splitting comedy, check out www.ovo.org.uk The post The Dating Diary at the Maltings Theatre appeared first on St Alba...
Sep 13, 2023•20 min
In a special edition of Health Matters, Alan Bellinger finds out what is happening to blood testing at St Albans City Hospital. The post The Future of Blood Tests at St Albans City Hospital appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Jul 25, 2023•14 min
Health Correspondent Alan Bellinger joins us on today’s show for another edition of Health Matters. To find the article detailing the issues covered, click here . If you need help or support at this time, the following links might be of interest: https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/carecentre-support https://www.hertshelp.net/ The post NHS 75th Birthday Special appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith ....
Jul 19, 2023•32 min
Literary correspondent Clare Hobba joins us to share her latest book recommendations: Jews Don’t Count – David Baddiel – 2021 Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma – Claire Dederer – 2023 Men Explain Things to Me – Rebecca Solnit (original essay can be found online, also in Men Explain Things to Me and other Essays – Rebecca Solnit,2014) Upcoming Courses: Creative Writing – Essential Skills – Books on the Hill, St Albans, Tuesdays – starting September 19th, 10-12 am If you have the urge to write, this is an...
Jul 12, 2023•37 min
On today’s show, Danny is joined by Rosemary Goodman, director of “ Home “, the latest offering by the Company of Ten. Home is on from 30th June to 8th July at the Abbey Theatre and for information or to book tickets go to their website . Danny and Rosemary also discussed the beauty of community theatre and how it is almost entirely run by volunteers. If you would like to get involved, do let them know. The post Home time – with Rosemary Goodman appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smi...
Jun 28, 2023•20 min
Health Correspondent Alan Bellinger joins us on today’s show to discuss the latest health matters… The post Elective Hubs and Virtual Hospitals appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Jun 21, 2023•26 min
Literary Correspondent Clare Hobba joins us on today’s show to share her reading suggestions for… The post Breathtaking Nature Reads appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Jun 14, 2023•18 min
In a bonus episode of the podcast, hosts Amy Wedgwood and Danny Smith review the… The post Theatre Show Special: Reviews of Jeeves & Wooster and Romeo & Juliet appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Jun 12, 2023•25 min
This is number one hundred and sixty in our series of on-line services led by… The post Love’s Power appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
May 28, 2023•44 min
Anna from Ovo Theatre joins us on today’s show. she tells us about this year’s… The post Romeo & Juliet at the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
May 24, 2023•15 min
Two guests for you this week! We are joined on today’s show by Malcolm Coakley… The post Amazing Middle Aged Women and the latest from Breakaway Theatre appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
May 17, 2023•28 min
On today’s show, we are joined by Peter Kelleher from Herts ME/CFS Support Group. This… The post Separate Tables and ME Awareness Week appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
May 10, 2023•55 min
On today’s show we are joined by Helen Little, co-author of Kings Road: for King… The post Kings Road War Memorial Unveiling appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
May 03, 2023•19 min
Joining host Danny Smith on today’s podcast is Robert Little. They discuss a musical event… The post A Concert for Christian Aid appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Apr 27, 2023•13 min
Our very own health Correspondent Alan Bellinger joins us on today’s show to discuss more… The post The State of the NHS, Cancer Vaccines & Covid Boosters appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Apr 19, 2023•28 min
Danny, along with health correspondent Alan Bellinger attended the opening night of Follies, the latest… The post Follies – Review appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Mar 30, 2023•12 min
On today’s show, we are joined by our old friend David Widdowson from OVO Theatre. … The post OVO Theatre Festival 2023 & 20 Years of OVO appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Mar 29, 2023•16 min
On today’s show, Danny is joined by Linda Dyne from Harpenden Musical Theatre Company. They… The post Follies comes to Harpenden appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Mar 22, 2023•12 min
On Wednesday 15th March Danny Smith and health correspondent Alan Bellinger went to the Abbey… The post The Magic Flute – Review appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Mar 16, 2023•12 min
On this week’s show we are joined by Health Correspondent Alan Bellinger. To find the… The post Poo and Starlings appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Mar 15, 2023•13 min
Joining us for a bonus episode this week is Peter Jones from the St Albans… The post In Conversation with Peter Jones of St Albans Chamber Opera appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Mar 09, 2023•17 min
Today we are joined by our literary correspondent Clare Hobba. This month she shares her… The post Dark Academia Book Choices appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Mar 08, 2023•17 min
On this week’s show Danny is joined by the newest member of our team, theatre… The post The Incident Room – Review! appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Mar 01, 2023•19 min
On the latest edition of our show, we are joined by Tina Swain from the… The post The Incident Room – Preview with Director Tina Swain appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Feb 22, 2023•25 min
Health correspondent Alan Bellinger joins us for another edition of Health Matters. To find out… The post February Health Matters appeared first on St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith .
Feb 15, 2023•29 min
