Exclusive interview with Christina Bianco about the new UK tour of Little Voice. In February 2020, whilst starring in Funny Girl in Paris, I chatted to Christina Bianco about the upcoming UK tour of Little Voice that was due to start that December. The show has now been rescheduled for 2022. For tickets and details visit https://littlevoiceuk.com Follow Christina on social media @XtinaBianco1 Also follow @LittleVoiceTour #Christinabianco #LittleVoice #LittleVoiceUK - These videos are completely ...
Aug 01, 2021•6 min
#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. 📺 YouTube https://youtu.be/yz3-gXr8hFw This interview contains some music and video clips. In this Episode I chat to Rachael Wooding. We discuss balancing motherhood and work in live music and theatre. A...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to That Stagey Blog podcast. This is an audio version of this interview which is also available as a video on YouTube. In this episode I chat to producer, director and narrator Chris Fitchew This podcast also contains some music clips from performances by Simon Bailey. Jordan Simon Pollard. Laura Emmit. Sophie Carmen-Jones. Carl Mullaney. Aaron Lee Lambert. Maisey Bawden. Jodie Jacobs. With MD Steve Clark. Movement director George Hill. I attended West End in the Woods on Friday 4th June...
Jun 20, 2021•19 min
Meets the cast of You Are Here. The Southwark Playhouse. Wendi Peters. Jordan Frazier. Phil Adéle. Also available as a 📺 YouTube video We discuss Wendi’s work in Coronation Street and her 35 years on stage. Jordan tells me about touring the world as a singer on a cruise ship, before moving to London and being cast in Six and the Bat Out of Hell. Phil tells me about his YouTube channel and upcoming casting in the Lion King. We also talk about the Southwark Playhouse and You Are Here’s two offie ...
May 31, 2021•50 min
#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. 📺 YouTube https://youtu.be/xKnzXImTStU 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. Rec...
May 28, 2021•59 min
#AKillerPartyUK #AKillerParty #Review Welcome to That Stagey Blog podcast. This is an audio version of Episode 3 of Show Down which is also available as a video on 📺 YouTube https://youtu.be/7KWFl0jXrHU This contains some music and video clips. Show Down: Ep 3 - A Killer Party UK. Discussed by Fiona Scott. Paul Vale. Scott Matthewman. Welcome to Show Down. A series where I bring together a panel of reviewers to discuss a show. In this episode, I’m joined by Fiona Scott, Arts journalist. Broadwa...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min
#Soho #Drag #Comedy Meets Vanity Von Glow & David Lewis. The New Normal Drag and Cabaret Show, at Zebrano Bar Soho. Welcome to That Stagey Blog podcast. This is an audio version of this interview which is also available as a video on YouTube. 📺 YouTube https://youtu.be/S5--RBRVyBc This interview contains some music and video clips. In this episode I chat to Drag Queen Vanity Von Glow and comedian David Lewis about their new drag brunch and comedy show The New Normal Drag and Cabaret Show, a...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Also available as 📺 YouTube video https://youtu.be/7b1fhJD7wLM Recorded as an Instagram LIVE outside broadcast. Some of the sound quality was lost. I hope this does not affect your enjoyment. #CaptainTom100 #TerrenceHigginsTrust #THaTFest With special guests Rob Eyles, Cathy Read, Sarah-Jane Price and Liam Doyle. 07:18- THaT Fest co-founder Rob Eyles who will be running the London Marathon with me for the Terrence Higgins Trust 21:36- Insustry Minds co-founder Cathy Read who will be running the...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Starring Shane Richie. Reviewed by Mae Trumata, Paul Vale, and Ray Rackham #ScaramoucheJones #ShaneRichie #Review Welcome to Show Down. A new series where I bring together a panel of reviewers to discuss a show. Also available on 📺 YouTube In this episode, I’m joined by Mae Trumata, freelance writer and reviewer. The Upcoming. Twitter/Instagram- @maetrux_ Paul Vale, theatre critic. The Stage Twitter- @paulvale126 instagram- @paulev Ray Rackham. Writer, director and Producer. Reviewer for Britis...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Also available on 📺 YouTube Part of the original London cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Rebecca McKinnis took over the part of Margaret New before job hopping across the West End to play Heidi Hansen in the original London cast of Dear Evan Hansen. We chat about their movie adaptations as well as John McRea, Luke Bayer, Layton Williams, Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Shobna Gulati, Sam Tutty and Julianne Moore. We also discuss Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, Viva Forever and Geri Hall...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Show Down: Ep 1 - BKLYN The Musical. With Mark Shenton, Maryam Philpott, and Daz Gale #BKLYNMusical #LambertJacksonProductions #Review Welcome to Show Down. A new series where I bring together a panel of reviewers to discuss a show. Also available on 📺 YouTube In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Shenton, freelance theatre critic. Twitter/Instagram- @shentonstage Website- Www.shentonstage.com Maryam Philpott, author and critic, Cultural Capital and The Reviews Hub. Twitter- @culturalcap1 @therev...
Mar 30, 2021•53 min
Recent semi-finalist in The Voice UK. Andrew talks to me about touring with The Choir of Man and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. As well as his album plans. He also discusses his weight loss, mental health and how an incident with a producer almost put him off working in musical theatre. And discusses the Duality Music music events at Centre Point. His time at the Royal Academy of Music and Thursford. His fiancé Charlotte Oakley. As well as Kayleigh McKnight. Keith jack. Lloyd Dani...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Star of The Prince of Egypt and the Voice UK. We talk about Wicked, Les Miserables, Rocky Horror, Hairspray, Hair, Starlight Express, and Kinky Kabaret. About missing out on roles in Aladdin and Hamilton. As well as Sean Cheesman, Stephen Schwatrz, Arlene Phillips, Richard Meek, Alexia Khadime, Scott Alan, Gavin Creel, Caissie Levy, Hiba Elchikhe, Samantha Barks, Sam Tutty and his husband Michael. We talk about Meghan and Harry, mental health, and race. And we talk about his life during lockdown...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Star of Wicked and Come From Away. We chat about both shows, her cast mates, Carl Man, Andy Hockley and Sophie Evans and playing Nancy in Oliver. About missing out on roles in Love Never Dies and Frozen. Working with Scott Alan, Nick Barstow, Emma Lindars and Jake Wabey. As well as discussing her relationship with husband Gavin Alex. And we talk about her life during lockdown and the effects it has had on her. Follow Alice on Twitter @alice_fearn and Instagram @alice_fearn11 #AliceFearn #ComeFro...
Mar 11, 2021•54 min
With Tom Senior Alan Richardson Oliver Savile Leon Craig Sam Kipling Dominic Harbison Richard Russell Edwards Jamie Chidzey Tom Duern Matthew Facchino Daniel Miles Marc Akinfolarin And Benjamin Vivian-Jones. With rehearsal footage ft. Michael Burgen Lee Greenaway Joel Elferink And David McKechnie Filmed during rehearsals 9th December 2020. ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ was performed at the Palace Theatre on 12th and 13th December 2020. Creatives Director and Co-Producer – Sasha Regan Choreographer –...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Meets Cheryl Hole. RuPaul's Drag Race UK We chat about her upcoming shows at Proud Cabaret. As well as BBC Breakfast Duncan James Paris Hilton Blu Hydrangea God Shave the Queens Gals Aloud Nadine Coyle Cheryl Nicola Roberts Ophelia Love Clapham Grand Cara Melle Crystal The Vivienne Drag World UK Tuck Shop Christopher D. Clegg Death Drop Courtney Act Monet X Change Baga Chipz Mary Mac Hippodrome Casino Netflix To see Cheryl at Proud Cabaret during December visit www.proudcabaret.com Follow me on ...
Dec 01, 2020•31 min
#DuncanJames #Blue #Hollyoaks We chat about Blue Proud Embankment Alex Proud Denise Van Outen Rocky Horror Picture Show Rachel Stevens Kerry Ellis Lee Ryan Innocent Andrew Lincoln Old Vic Theatre First Dates Tianie-Finn Granger Legally Blond Chicago Lee Freeman Tim McArthur Solomon Adlam Luke Adlam Louie Westwood Kitty Scott Claus Cheryl Hole Gals Aloud I’m A Celebrity Ruthie Henshall Dancing On Ice Above The Stag Freedom Bar Soho Kinky Kabaret Nathan Hunter Pope Heat Magazine Cauda Equina Holly...
Nov 27, 2020•38 min
We chat about their cabaret show A Night With Nat ‘N’ Nat at the Union Theatre on 23/24 October To book visit https://www.natalie1988.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1swQRLkF6D6SX00RnGIVfVYeBXjNCiFE4urRxNRhBCwKCDBpzabN5H6QE We also discuss Digme Fitness Freedom Bar Soho Kinky Kabaret Britt Lenting Andrew Walker Union Theatre Prince of Egypt Hairspray Britain’s Got Talent Grease Ryan Anderson Pippin Hair Adam Dawson Queens Theatre Hornchurch Max Reynolds Wind in the willows Craig Mather Godspell Michael Quinn ...
Oct 19, 2020•31 min
We discuss Cabaret All Stars at Proud Embankment As well as Denise Van Outen Ian Stroughair Velma Celli Alex Proud Wonderland Emil Dale Academy Laine Theatre Arts We Will Rock You Wicked Brian May Fosse Forest Ballet Phil Joel Racky Plews Lambert Jackson Les Miserables Palladium Panto Drive In Tickets for Cabaret All Stars are now on sale for Friday nights in October and November 2020 and can be booked online at www.proudcabaret.com, or by calling the Proud sales team on: 0207 482 3867...
Oct 15, 2020•41 min
We talk about their show Marry Me A Little at the Barn Theatre. We also discuss Les Miserables The Light in the Piazza Aria Ents The Other Palace Simon Bailey Laura Pitt Pulford Kirk Jameson Arlene Mcnaught Richard Fleeshman City of Angels West End Does Marry Me A Little runs at the Barn Theatre between 16th October and 8th November. To book visit: http://barntheatre.org.uk/marry-me-a-little-booking
Oct 07, 2020•16 min
We discuss his new show Mister Dusty Rose’s Ghost Show That is coming to Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre Antwerp Mansion Swiss Church, London To book tickets visit https://www.misterdustyrose.com/ghostshow We also chat about The Museum of Interesting Things Secret Speakeasy Les Miserables Jekyll and Hyde Frankenstein Punchdrunk Rock of Ages Beauty and the Beast Monica Blaze Leavitt Drew Sarich The Great Gatsby The Last Five Years
Oct 02, 2020•34 min
Irvine Iqbal. Luke Latchman. Simon Sladen. In this episode I chat to West End performers Irvine Iqbal and Luke Latchman with Simon Sladen, Founder of Panto Day, Pantodatabase and Editor for British Theatre Guide. We discuss panto casting and systemic racism within the industry. As well as Aladdin The RSC The Boy in the Dress Lyric Hammersmith The National Theatre St Helens Theatre Royal Forum Theatre Billingham Jacob McIntosh Jack in Jack and the Two Metre Beanstalk The Stag Theatre Sevenoaks Yo...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min
ft. Adam Haigh Soho Cinders Sainsbury’s Italia Conti Ed Watson Royal Ballet Guardian Regents Park Open Air Theatre Jesus Christ Superstar Steph Parry Ross Harmon Ben Papworth Crazy Coq Sunday’s at the musicals Stuart Saint Keith Ramsay Joshua St. Clair City of Angels Frozen Vanessa Williams Nadim Naaman Southwark Playhouse Barn Theatre Jon-Scott Clark This Morning Jersey Boys Simon Bailey James Winter Karl James Wilson Dayle Hodge Phil Joel Racky Plews Ray Rackham Ross Barnes Lily De-la-Haye Mad...
Sep 16, 2020•55 min
Filmed during the show at the Union Theatre on Thursday 27th September 2020. Ft. Chloe Pole Luke Bayer David Ballard Alisha Bond Harry Simpson Joely Barour Kara-Lianne Jones Samuel Ashall Courtney Dignan Henrique Rizzo Michael Bowie Terelle Kay Sam Austen Karen Wilkinson Bobbie Chambers Astrid Harris Alfie Perry Nic Myers Ciaran McCormack Tanisha-Mae Brown Fallon Mondlane Lucy Rice Jacob Fowler Katie Ramshaw Kyle Birch Emily Jayne Fryer Lucca Chadwick-Patel Georgia Alexandria Lennon
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 58 min
In this episode I chat to Michael Twaits, Carl Mullaney and Stuart Saint about the challenges of hosting Covid-secure cabarets and the changes that venues are having to make to keep their audiences and performers safe. We discuss, Freedom Bar Soho The Phoenix Arts Club Tuckshop The Crown Clapham Grand Nathan Hunter Pope Demi Noir To book a table at Kinky Kabaret email: Info@freedombarsoho.com To book a table at The Phoenix Arts Club visit: www.phoenixartsclub.com
Sep 04, 2020•59 min
Ft. Army At The Fringe #PosterBoy James Wharton James Robert Moore Kate Golledge Debbie Chazen Remmie Milner Idriss Kargbo Jack McCann Joey Akubeze Ben Hunter Dan Krikler Albion BBC four Mike Barlett Rupert Goold Victoria Hamilton Daisy Edgar-Jones The Last Five Years Minack Theatre Emma Kingston Waylon Jacobs Omar F. Okai Kinky Kabaret Freedom Bar Soho Carl Mullaney Emma Lindars Vanity Milan Sleepless ITV London Choir of Man Richard “Dickie” Lock Ali Higgins Will Hazell Guy Salim Ben Langridge ...
Aug 26, 2020•37 min
I go behind the scenes as Sasha Regan from The Union Theatre and Reuben Speed present Songs Under The Stars. And chat to the cast Joel Harper Jackson Joel Montague Bree Smith Gemma Sutton With Edward Court and Tom Duern
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Ft. Ashley Luke Lloyd. Kimberley Walsh. Jed Berry. Kane Verrall. Lewis Cornay. J P Ellis. Carrie Hope Fletcher. Jamie Chapman Dixon Dominic Powell Andrew Patrick Walker Maiya Quansah-Breed Billy Elliot Loserville Dreamgirls The Aeronaut The Barn Theatre Andrew Lloyd Webber Cinderella Alex Tranter & Juliet Katy Lipson Contact Bronagh Lagan Sasha Regan Joel Harper Jackson Bree Smith Gemma Sutton Joel Montague Nadim Naaman Britt Lenting Soophia Foroughi Lambert Jackson Productions Da...
Aug 16, 2020•32 min
From Fanny and Stella. We discuss Steven Dexter Nick Winston Alexander Lodge Book of Mormon Kinky Boots Club Tropicana The Musical Snowflake Musical Arts Educational Schools Olly Dobson Mollie Melia-Redgrave Katie Shearman Jerry Mitchell Black Ticket Project Broadway Advocacy Coalition Acting forOthers Broadway Cares Fanny and Stella has been produced by Peter Bull for LAMCO productions For bookings visit: www.fannyandstellamusical.com
Aug 13, 2020•35 min
In this episode I chat to Nadim Naaman, Britt Lenting and Soophia Foroughi. We discuss Phantom of the Opera Prince of Egypt Broken Wings Yasmeen Audi An Evening at Joe’s Lambert Jackson Productions Barn Theatre Ava and Azar London Marathon NSPCC To donate to the BEIRUT RELIEF EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/beirut-relief-effort To support Nadim and donate to the NSPCC www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/nadimnaaman To order any of Soophia’s earrings visit her Instagram page @ava_and_azar Follow th...
Aug 11, 2020•59 min
