Send us Fan Mail After over a decade in theatre, Olivier nominee Anoushka Lucas has established herself as one of the most exciting acts to arrive on the scene as a musician, actress and playwright. Her latest role sees her playing Elizabeth Proctor in Arthur Miller's The Crucible at Sheffield Crucible - also her first venture into regional theatre. Most recently, her debut play Elephant played to sold out crowds at Bush Theatre and her performance as Laurey in Oklahoma! at Young Vic Theatre ear...
Mar 22, 2024•32 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail After dazzling audiences last year as Willy Wonka in the UK tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Gareth Snook is preparing to make his Hampstead Theatre debut in April De Angelis' The Divine Mrs. S. The new play was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn prize with Gareth describing the play to us as genuinely funny and moving. In the show, audiences will see him play multiple characters including writer James Boaden and the painter Thomas Lawrence...
Mar 17, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Victoria Hamilton-Barritt is one of the most acclaimed leading ladies on the West End scene today. After taking the West End by storm in the UK premiere of In The Heights , she has went on to tackle key roles in TheWild Party, Murder Ballad and Cinderella , earning Olivier award nominations for the latter two. Now, she is currently preparing to make her Charing Cross Theatre debut in the UK premiere of Bronco Billy , a musical adaptation of Clint Eastwood's 1980 Western, featuri...
Jan 14, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Send us Fan Mail Ahead of the opening of Exhibitionists at the new King’s Head Theatre, award winning writer Shaun McKenna sat down with us to talk about his brand new show and how it feels to have his work premiere at the theatres brand new home. After successful revival of his musical adaptation of The Lord of the Rings last year too, Shaun seems to be experiencing a new high in his career, working with many other celebrated names in the industry. In our interview, he talks to us about the joy...
Jan 07, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Send us Fan Mail Olivier Award winner Elliot Levey was last at the Almeida for Nine Lessons and Carols, and before that in Three Sisters. Now, he has returned to London's top producing house in Cold War : Conor McPherson's adaptation of Pawel Pawlikowski's Oscar-nominated film. Over the course of his career, Elliot has established himself as one of the most recognised actors in British theatre. As Kaczmarek, he helps set up the story of Cold War , setting out the importance of traditional folk m...
Dec 28, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Send us Fan Mail After winning the coveted role of Cilla Black in Bill Kenwright's tour of Cilla the Musical, Kara Lily Hayworth quickly became one of the industry's most exciting newcomers. After the tour finished, Kara took on the iconic role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret, working opposite Anita Harris and John Partridge. Over her career, Kara has also taken on the role of Maggie May in a production at Finborough Theatre and was also in Stand and Deliver at the King's Head Theatre. Most recently,...
Nov 26, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Send us Fan Mail After 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 ...
Nov 19, 2023•28 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Send us Fan Mail After previously working together and winning an Olivier Award for Passion, David Thaxton has reunited with Jamie Lloyd on his 5* production of Sunset Boulevard. Having been an admirer of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals, he tells us in this brand new interview about the joy of getting to now work on Sunset Boulevard having previously worked on Jesus Christ Superstar , Love Never Dies and The Phantom of the Opera. Since starting his career in the mid-2000s, David Thaxton has carve...
Nov 12, 2023•29 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Send us Fan Mail After starring in Translations and Othello at the National Theatre, Jack Bardoe is currently touring in Richard Eyre's acclaimed revival of A Voyage Round My Father . The production opened in Theatre Royal, Bath and is currently making its way around the UK, bringing John Mortimer's much loved piece to audiences throughout the country. In an exclusive interview, Jack Bardoe opens up about his experiences working with some of our most esteemed directors such as Sir Richard Eyre a...
Nov 06, 2023•28 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Send us Fan Mail After garnering an array of accolades for his role in Dear Evan Hansen , Sam Tutty is preparing to make his stage return in Kiln Theatre's Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Sam was named one of the brightest newcomers to the stage in 2019 and fans have been eagerly anticipating what the young star will do next. In a similar way, theatregoers have been eager for a new musical from Kiln Theatre following the success of Blues in the Night in 2019. Jim Barne and Kit Buch...
Oct 29, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Send us Fan Mail Since arriving into the UK 20 years ago, Damian Humbley has become one of the most eminent figures on the musical theatre scene. After taking over the role of Walter in The Woman in White at the Palace Theatre, Damian has since taken on roles such as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors , Charley in Merrily We Roll Along and is now appearing in the all-star cast of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends . A lifelong Sondheim aficionado himself, he tells us about his love of Sondheim and ho...
Oct 22, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail Since her breakthrough in Mamma Mia! in the West End, Kelly Price has become one of the most respected leading ladies on the West End and UK stages. Most recently, Kelly Price has led key revivals of Stephen Sondheim's Passion and played Lady Bellaston in Leeds Playhouse's production of What's New, Pussycat? Now, she is preparing to play Lady Dant and Madame Colbert in the London premiere of Flowers For Mrs Harris. After the original production won rave reviews from critics and ...
Sep 24, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail One of the most eagerly anticipated productions for Chichester Festival Theatre's current season is Rock Follies , an adaptation of the hit 1970s series. The cast is led by West End star Carly Bawden as Anna, a role that was originated by the late Charlotte Cornwell in the TV series. The role marks Carly's first time performing in the Minerva Theatre having previously performed at the theatre's Concert in the Park 2021 and notably worked with departing Artistic Director Daniel E...
Aug 13, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Send us Fan Mail Although most Musical Theatre fans would associate John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables or the title character in The Phantom of the Opera , John has also performed Shakespeare, Sondheim and regularly performs in concerts around the world. His latest role sees him returning to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, 23 years after first performing there in The Pirates of Penzance and Much Ado About Nothing. He will be playing Edward Dindon in the eagerly anticipated revival...
Jul 29, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Send us Fan Mail After graduating from Drama Centre London, Rolan Bell has gone on to wow audiences on stage in shows such as We Will Rock You and The Lion King , and earned an Olivier award nomination for Memphis. On stage, Rolan has also been seen on Eastenders, Pandora and Pretty Red Dress . Now, after a short break from the stage, he has returned to the West End joining the company of the hit comedy: The Play That Goes Wrong . In this interview, we hear him talk about the joy of working with...
Jul 23, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Send us Fan Mail After previously starring in Love Story and Half a Sixpence at Chichester Festival Theatre, Emma Williams has now returned to Chichester to play Elsa Schraeder in The Sound of Music . After earning 4 Olivier Award nominations, Emma has established herself as one of the most versatile and acclaimed actresses working today. In our interview, she reveals her early connections with The Sound of Music having previously played Elsa and Liesl at Stage 84. Of course since then, she has ...
Jul 16, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Send us Fan Mail For many Musical Theatre fans, Emma Kingston is known for her vocal prowess as well as for her ability to perform in a range of shows from Fiddler on the Roof to Heathers to The Band's Visit . Since arriving onto the scene, Emma has also regularly been seen in concerts and cabarets showcasing her wide vocal range. In more recent years, Emma has also established herself as a reliable and popular vocal coach, helping students and singing beginners develop their technique. On stage...
Jun 25, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Send us Fan Mail After recently turning 40, Laura Pitt-Pulford has returned to the West End in a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's Aspects of Love. This also marks the first time Laura has played a West End run of a show as a mother. In recent years, Laura has worked on various concert productions of musicals such as Gypsy at Alexandra Palace as Gypsy Rose Lee, The Witches of Eastwick as Jane Smart and also reprised Petra in A Little Night Music at Holland Park. She's been described...
Jun 18, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Send us Fan Mail One of the most exciting musical revivals this year is of course Assassins at Chichester Festival Theatre. A firm favourite among Sondheim aficionados, the musical tells the stories of the assassins and almost assassins of US Presidents. One of the show's stars is Amy Booth-Steel who's playing Sara Jane Moore; the woman who attempted to assassinate Gerald Ford. The production marks the first time Amy has performed in Chichester and also the first time working with long-time frie...
Jun 04, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Send us Fan Mail After playing to sold out performances at the London Palladium in The King and I in 2018, Dean John-Wilson is currently reprising the role of Lun Tha in the current UK Tour. In our interview, Dean talks about the experience rejoining the show after 5 years and the joy of getting to rediscover the character that saw him woo audiences and critics alike in the West End. A seasoned performer with credits on Aladdin , From Here to Eternity and Passion , Dean tells us how this show fe...
May 28, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Send us Fan Mail Over the last 2 decades, Laura Rogers has worked consistently as a hugely dynamic actress on both stage and screen. Her latest role sees her playing Clementine "Clemmie" Churchill in Jack Thorne's new play: When Winston Went to War with the Wireless at the Donmar Warehouse. In this interview, Laura talks about exploring the world of 1926 Britain and the foundations of the BBC. She talks about her personal admiration for Clemmie who was known as a rod of steel and the "backbone t...
May 21, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Send us Fan Mail After spending close to a decade with the Royal Ballet School, Ellie Young's transition into Musical Theatre has been one that has wowed both her peers and herself. In this new interview, Ellie talks about her ballet roots and what it's like joining the company of one of the West End's biggest shows. As Meg Giry, Ellie gets to revisit some of her ballet skills, dancing across the newly renamed His Majesty's Theatre. But this is the first time audiences will get to hear her sing ...
May 14, 2023•19 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail A recent graduate from LAMDA, Ned Costello has been making quite the impact on the theatre scene. Since his debut understudying Nero in the Lyric Hammersmith's production of Britannicus last year, Ned has gained a reputation for playing being one of few young actors truly able to capture the essence of a theatrical villain. He's currently preparing to open the Park Theatre's highly anticipated revival of Philip Ridley's Leaves of Glass where he will play the central character of...
May 05, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Ahead of the opening of Breeding at the King's Head Theatre, Barry McStay sat down to talk about his latest play and why he felt compelled to tell Eoin and Zeb's story. He opened up about the experience of working at the King's Head following his earlier play Verspertillio being part of the theatre's Plays on Film season in 2021. Forming part of Tom Ratcliffe's guest Queer Interrogation season at the King's Head Theatre, Breeding is a story about a gay couple looking into adopti...
Apr 18, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Send us Fan Mail For many musical theatre fans, Rob Houchen represents a pinnacle in musical theatre talent. Since he made his debut as Marius in Les Miserables, Rob has established an enviable career as one of the West End's finest leading men taking on roles like Fabrizio in The Light in the Piazza and Joe Cable in South Pacific. As well as being highly sought after actor though, Rob Houchen is also one of the most exciting young producers after establishing West End Does / Chorus Presents, st...
Apr 07, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Send us Fan Mail Over the last decade, Celinde Schoenmaker has cemented herself as the West End's favourite soprano taking on roles like Christine in The Phantom of the Opera , Fantine in Les Miserables and Franca in The Light in the Piazza. Now, Celinde is taking on the role of Sarah Brown in the Bridge Theatre's new immersive production of Guys & Dolls. Since the show premiered on Broadway, the show has experienced numerous revivals, a film adaptation and this latest production has receive...
Mar 31, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Send us Fan Mail After finishing in the final 12 for SSSPOTY (Stephen Sondheim Society Performer of the Year) awards, Cassius Hackforth has continued to make a name for himself within the industry. Shortly after the performing at the final, Cassius was announced to be joining the company for the Charing Cross Theatre's production of From Here to Eternity. It was here where he was reunited with SSSPOTY winner Desmonda Cathabel and he got to make his professional West End debut. Earlier this year,...
Mar 24, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Send us Fan Mail Many will know Lewis Cornay as the two Johns in Southwark Playhouse's revival of John and Jen which recently played a 30th anniversary concert at 54 Below in New York. What many may not know is that Lewis Cornay has been performing for the best part of 20 years having been a child actor in shows such as Mary Poppins and The King and I. Since graduating from Guildford School of Acting, Lewis has been a powerful force in the industry, starring in The Book of Mormon on the West End...
Mar 03, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Send us Fan Mail When Earl Carpenter left The Phantom of the Opera 12 years ago, he had completed over 1000 performances in the titular role. Now, having performed the role on tour, sung the songs in concert and played various other roles since, Earl Carpenter has returned to Her Majesty's Theatre for a limited time to play The Phantom. In this special interview, we hear what attracted Earl back to the hit West End show over a decade after his last run in this production. He remains humble throu...
Feb 24, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Send us Fan Mail Since the 1970s, Marion Bailey has worked pretty consistently on screen and on stage in a huge variety of films, plays and TV shows. Today, she is currently starring in a brand new production of Medea , directed by Dominic Cooke at the brand new @Soho Place Theatre. The show explores the themes of injustice and revenge, and Marion kindly took the time to discuss how the show has remained relevant throughout the years. In this new production, audiences will also be treated to a l...
Feb 17, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 3
