MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast
Episodes
535: What to See at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the Festival Fringe reaching its seventieth anniversary, there has never been a better time to go to the world's largest arts festival. So, with ...
534: Allegro Ago-go (Part 2)
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Allegro received a mixed reception in 1947 and didn’t get to Europe until it opened in London 69 years later. In par...
533: Allegro Ago-go (Part 1)
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is Rodgers and Hammerstein's legendary 1947 Broadway musical Allegro really an artistic failure - or is it any good? It's the question that people hav...
532: Rosie Ashe on Committee at the Donmar Warehouse
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick chats to Rosie about the new chamber-musical playing at the Donmar Warehouse looking at the court case involving a British charity scandal. It ru...
531: Royal Vauxhall - Behind the Scenes
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thos as he talks to some of the actors involved in MusicalTalk’s Pick of the Fringe from last year, Royal Vauxhall - cabaret queen, Sarah Louis...
530: Royal Vauxhall in the Best Possible Taste
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe barely a month away, Thos sits down with writer and composer, Desmond O’Connor, to talk...
529: Finding Half A Sixpence after going Into The Woods
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nick and Dom as they talk about seeing Half A Sixpence at the Noel Coward Theatre - featuring new songs by Stiles and Drewe and then hear Dom tal...
528: My Crazy Ex Girlfriend is a Bat out of Hell
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Antonia take a visit to West Covina, California to talk about the musical TV show - Crazy Ex Girlfriend; Nick, Amy and Andrew discuss the new...
527: On The Tonys and On The Town
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Robert Gordon as they sit down to discuss the Tony Award results, The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of On The Town, Harr...
526: Remembering William David Brohn
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode - we re-play our 2008 interview with legendary orchestrator William David Brohn - who passed away in May 2017. Hear Bill talk, ...
525: Producing and Directing
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what a director brings to a production? Found yourself pondering what a producer actually does? Perhaps you’ve puzzled over how th...
524: The Craft of the Song-Writer – Numbers
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this bumper edition, Thos sits down with up-and-coming writer, Henry Carpenter, the man behind the cult hit, the Quentin Dentin Show, to enjoy a ma...
523: Val Vigoda Loves You! (plus ENO Carousel reviewed)
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Musician/lyricist/actor Val Vigoda talks about transitioning from indy pop to musical theatre, playing a six-string electric violin, live looping, and...
522: Floyd Collins
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim and Thos as they discuss the haunting and original 1996 Adam Guettel musical based on the true story of tragic pot-holer, Floyd Collins, in K...
521: Paper Hearts - A New British Musical
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With its triumphant return to London this week (prior to a week in Hamburg), Thos looks at hit fringe show, Paper Hearts, where love, passion and betr...
520: "Annie Get Your Gun" at the Union Theatre
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David Herzog returns to chat with director Kirk Jameson about this latest London incarnation of the Irving Berlin classic!
519: Laura Darrell Interview
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats to Laura Darrell - who's been involved with the new John Kander musical "Kid Victory". She talks about working on a new musical with John K...
518: 42nd Street/Oliviers/Adrian Jekkells
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nick Hutson, David Herzog, Jonathan Cohen and Dominic McChesney for an episode spanning our thoughts on 42nd Street (now playing at the Theatre R...
517: Ten Year Tenure
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As part of MusicalTalk’s tenth anniversary celebrations, Thos sits down with the man who started it all, Nick Hutson, to talk about the birth of the...
516: [Best in Show]
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thos sits down to discuss cult favourite, [Title of Show], with the Producer, Director and Musical Director of a recent five star production to invest...
515: Beauty and the Remake
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Disney's Beauty and the Beast has been remade for a new audience - complete with a CGI Beast, Emma Watson and an enhanced story line with some new son...
514: The Girls (Feat. Sophie Louise Dann and Claire Moore)
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick shares his thoughts on the new musical of THE GIRLS - by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow - playing at the Phoenix Theatre - and discuss whether pop son...
513: The History of the Hollywood Musical (Part Two)
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Antonia travel further down the yellow brick road of the history of the Hollywood film musical - discussing trends and tropes seen in the 60s...
512: The History of the Hollywood Musical (Part One) Featuring Newsies.
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Antonia bring you all the way back to the beginnings of the Hollywood musical - and trace its development throughout its early days discussin...
511: Summer Nights in Space
12 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As Henry Carpenter’s wonderful new show, Summer Nights in Space, premieres at the Vault Festival in Waterloo, Thos sat down with the writer, direc...
510: Does "La la Land" land?
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Michael share their thoughts on the latest "filmusical" to come out of Hollywood. It's been nominated for 14 Academy Awards and has made peop...
509: Marla Mindelle's Tale of Two Cities
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Shapiro talks to performer/writer/producer Marla Mindelle about performing on Broadway and then restarting her career virtually afresh in Los Ang...
508: Still Merrily Rolling Along
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thos talks to Ben Pollard and Joseph Beesley about their roles as co-director and musical director of a recent highly successful and well thought thro...
507: Stop The Train
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thos talks to Rick Guard, one of the people behind the new sell-out musical, Stop the Train, which was one of the big shows at last year’s Edinburgh...
506: You are '16 going on '17...
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year from MusicalTalk! To celebrate, Nick and Antonia look at the ups and downs of 2016 - with everything from re-reviewing shows we've seen...
505: Merry Quizmas and a Happy New Earful 2016
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it’s that time once again to get your feet up, your ears open and your expectations down for the annual end of year MusicalTalk quiz. There a...
504: The Sister Act's Etiquette and Rock Nativity (Feat. Tony Hatch)
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Antonia discuss Sister Act - currently touring the UK - and we also hear from legendary songwriter Tony Hatch as he, along with David Wood, t...
503: Pantomime Adventures with Peter Pan (Part Two)
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to look behind you once again and then settle down to listen to Thos as he concludes his in-depth interview with pantomime author, actor a...
502: Pantomime Adventures with Peter Pan (Part One)
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thos as he gets to talk to the king of London pantomime, respected writer and dame-par-excellence, Andrew Pollard. In this in-depth discussion,...
501: The School of Rock 'n' Female Roles
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes new presenter Antonia Gentile into the MusicalTalk studio to discuss her views on the role of the female in everything from opera to Dis...
500: Our Tenth Anniversary - A String of Musical Pearls
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As we celebrate Ten years and 500 episodes let's go back to where it all started with original presenters - Nick Hutson and Andrew Edwards. Hear as th...
0499: Roll up! Roll up!
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As MusicalTalk celebrates ten years of broadcasting with almost five hundred episodes (and counting) in the bag, Thos looks to the future of the show ...
0498: The House of Edgar
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no need to be poe-faced about this week’s episode as Michael Gordon Shapiro catches up with the people behind The House of Edgar, a wonder...
0497: Apocalypse Cruise Ship Love Affair
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thos joins the people behind the cult favourite, Vampire Hospital Waiting Room (yes, really!), to talk about their latest hilarious hit musical, Apoca...
0496: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Three and Six
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thos as he invites you to join him looking at three very different shows and listening to six very excellent songs in this episode from the Fring...
0495: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Music and Musings (part two)
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thos and Michael gather together again to cast an eye over a number of fringe shows including Pawn, When You Improv on a Star, The Princes’ Quest, O...
0494: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Music and Musings (part one)
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For the next two weeks, Thos is joined by noted musical theatre writer, Michael Gordon Shapiro, to discuss Michael’s very first Edinburgh Festival F...
0493: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Nine to High Five
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s songs aplenty as we join Thos for a lively chat with the talented Laurence Owen, the creator and star of this year’s hit one man musical spoo...
0492: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – [Reviewers of Shows]
30 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In what is now an annual tradition, Thos sits down with noted reviewer from Broadway Baby, Joshua Clarke, to chat and review some of the highlights fr...
0491: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Must See Musicals!
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join MusicalTalk for its tenth year of extensive coverage of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest arts festival. As always, Thos has...
0490: Miranda Still Sings
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our look back at ten years of MusicalTalk, we revisit an episode released in June 2009 where Nick interviewed Miranda Sings; the famous You...
0489: Re-attend the Press Junket of Sweeney Todd
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As we come ever closer to our 500th episode, we also celebrate 10 years worth of podcasts! So to continue with Thos' recent episode tradition, Nick is...
0488: Remembering Marni Nixon (Part Two)
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
MusicalTalk pays tribute to Hollywood legend, the late Marni Nixon, with another chance to hear the second part of her in-depth 2010 interview which m...
0487: Remembering Marni Nixon (Part One)
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With the sad news of the recent passing of “The Ghostess with the Mostess”, Hollywood legend, Marni Nixon, Thos recalls her unusual and perhaps un...
0486: Appreciating Verbatim
19 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thos looks at the newest genre of musical theatre, the verbatim musical, made famous by the Royal National Theatre’s much lauded production of Londo...
0485: An Episode about A Comedy about a Bank and a Magic Lamp Robbery
21 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
David Herzog talks to Joey Hickman - who is the musical director and music arranger of A Comedy About a Bank Robbery - playing at the Criterion theatr...
0484: Middlebrow Musicals – Part Two
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thos as he continues his chat to Cameron (no, not that one) and this week addresses the odd case of the two Richard Rogers, as well as touching o...
0483: Middlebrow Musicals – Part One
07 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is Sondheim a cul-de-sac for musicals? Is Andrew Lloyd Webber the last great operetta-ist? Thos sits down with musical theatre journalist and blogge...
0482: Gina Beck's Showboat
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join David as he chats to MusicalTalk favourite Gina Beck about her role in the classic Showboat - now playing at the New London Theatre.
0481: Quentin’s Talent Team-Oh!
10 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
At last, the Quentin Dentin Show is back - the cult hit Edinburgh Fringe rock musical is reborn in London, and MusicalTalk has been with it all the wa...
0480: Lucky Stiff
03 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Aherns and Flaherty’s first major collaboration, the funny and musical Lucky Stiff, returning to London in a new production, join Thos as he si...
0479: Funny Girls: Victoria Wood and Fanny Bryce
26 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Nick and Robert celebrate the legacy of two female comedy icons: Victoria Wood and Fanny Bryce. Victoria Wood, a pioneer of fem...
0478: The Busker's Opera with Dougal Irvine
19 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
“The future’s ripe for those who mix their artistry with politics” – yes, in this time of election and referendum, Thos rejoins modern musica...
0477: Quentin Dentin Redux
12 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s songs, songs, songs as Thos investigates how you redesign a show to keep the best of the past but also take on board all those lessons you’ve...
0476: In Conversation with Stephen Cole
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dom McChesney chats with musical theatre writer Stephen Cole about his many shows from 'Night of the Hunter' to 'The Road To Qatar' and beyond. All ja...
0475: Dougal Irvine and Laila The Musical
17 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thos catches up with the multitalented Dougal Irvine to look at the some of his recent successes and to discuss his forthcoming collaboration on Laila...
0474: Mrs Henderson Presents with Mike Dixon
08 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Robert discuss their thoughts on the delightful musical: Mrs Henderson Presents! It's anAll New Nude Renudeville with music by oscar winning ...
0473: David Kingsmill’s West End Odyssey (Part Two)
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Seven Up as David and Thos continue their chinwag about some more shows that really stood out for David during his recent trawl of London’s T...
0472: David Kingsmill’s West End Odyssey (Part One)
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
David’s back to tell us all about the shows he saw in London’s glittering West End in 2014 and 2015 including Merrily We Roll Along, Rock of Ages,...
0471: Are Kinky Boots Klunky Boots?
16 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Hutson and Dominic McChesney share their opinions on Kinky Boots - now playing at the Adelphi Theatre - featuring music and lyrics by Cyndi Laupe...
0470: The Gentlemens' Guide to the School of Rock, Love and Murder
09 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thos and Nick invite Dominic McChesney to muse upon his recent trip to New York where he treated himself to two very, very different musicals! Andrew ...
0469: The Sound of Music Live – Point by Point
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Self-confessed “Sound of Music Virgin” Thos gives his point by point commentary on the recent live television version of the Sound of Music, and c...
0468: Gypsy - Live on TV... Almost
26 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Thos share their thoughts on the BBC 4 Broadcast of the classic musical - GYPSY - starring Imelda Staunton, Peter Davison and Lara Pulver.
0467: The Sound of Music - Live on TV
12 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
At last, Britain’s first live-on-television musical production ever! It’s The Sound of Music as you’ve never seen it before – but was it a s...
0466: The Lowdown New Writing Showcase 2016
02 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As MusicalTalk enters its tenth year, what better way to kick off 2016 with a show about brand new works? So join Thos as he talks to Henry Carpente...
0465: Merry Quizmas and a Happy New Earful 2015
29 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the annual festive MusicalTalk quiz that slightly fewer than everyone is talking about! Relax yourself into the new year with some musical qu...
0464: Star Wars Musicals
15 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As the world gears up for the latest instalment, Thos and Tim sit down with fan expert Darren to experience the world of “in-universe musicals” wi...
0463: James Robert Ball in Conversation (part two)
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thos continues his fascinating conversation with James Robert Ball and together they dissect and discuss Rent, Wonderful Town, High School Musical, an...
0462: James Robert Ball in Conversation (part one)
01 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thos joins noted musician, writer and Sondheim scholar, James Robert Ball, in this intelligent and in-depth discussion about his approach to song-writ...
0461: The Play Pictorial and Musical Theatre Magazines
25 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what the avid musical theatre fan did a hundred years ago? Join Thos and Tim as they look into the world before MusicalTalk to a time ...
0460: Showstopper - The Improvised Musical
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Herzog chats with old friends Justin Brett, Andrew Pugsley, and Christopher Ash about the West End premiere of this London favourite.
0459: The Pick of the Fringe 2015
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sadly, it’s the last episode of MusicalTalk’s coverage of this year’s splendid Edinburgh Festival Fringe – and as usual Thos picks his Picks o...
0458: Christine Pedi at the Crazy Coq's (C-O-Q-S!)
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Herzog sits down with the charming Christine Pedi to discuss her current run of cabaret treats at the famous Piccadilly Circus venue.
0457: The Quentin Dentin Show
13 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thos as he talks to Henry Carpenter, the man behind – and in front of – the Quentin Dentin Show, an intriguing musical from at this year’s ...
0456: Views and Reviews
06 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thos and fellow reviewer, Josh Clarke, sit down to look at some more of the offerings from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe – and touch on the role of...
0455: One-ders of the Fringe
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There are five five-star shows from the Edinburgh Fringe for you in this episode as Thos talks to a number of intrepid performers who were responsible...
0454: Finding Friends on the Fringe
22 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes love and romance is overused in musical – so to misquote Sondheim, we’re finishing the old hat and looking at three very varied and succ...
0453: Off Broadway and On Edinburgh ("Urinetown", "Zanna, Don't!" and "Closer than Ever")
16 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thos talks to the people behind a trio of very different shows that originated off Broadway but which were all to be found at the Edinburgh Festival F...
0452: Ushers in Edinburgh
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ushers is the hilarious and touching new British musical that has been a recent success in both London and Edinburgh. As the show returns for a limi...
0451: Bye Bye Birdie Interview with James Hume
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Herzog sits down with director James Hume to discuss "Bye Bye Birdie" currently going on at the Rose and Crown in Walthamstow.
0450: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015 - Up and Running
25 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the world’s largest arts festival is on again and, as usual, Thos has been sampling all the musical theatre delights on offer and preparing, es...
0449: She Loves Me (Talking about Musicals)
04 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thos gets talking to David Herzog about appearing in that perennial musical, She Loves Me, and the interesting flavours that come from its creative ma...
0448: The Bell of the West End (Saigon, Gypsy and Beckham reviewed)
28 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nick meets up with US chum Steve Bell to share their thoughts on Miss Saigon, Gypsy and - the newest big musical in London - Bend it Like Beckham.
0447: Murder Mystery Musicals
21 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nick Hutson and Dominic McChesney at the Murder Mystery Musicals Dinner at McChesney Manor for a discussion on many murder mystery musicals! Mmmm...
0446: Jeremy Sams' Amour
14 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nick chats to composer, translator, director, book-writer and lyricist about his career and, most importantly his outing of the French musical "Amour"...
0445: John Gieves-Watson and the Temperance Seven (part two)
07 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thos for part two of his light hearted but fascinating conversation with John Gieves-Watson discussing his time with the Temperance Seven, Bob Ke...
0444: John Gieves-Watson and the Temperance Seven (part one)
01 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a long and enduring tradition of comedy in British music so join Thos as he chats to John Gieves-Watson about his half century of both playi...
0443: I Love You, You're Perfect... but Whose Line is it Anyway?
23 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I love you, you're perfect... but whose line is it anyway?: David Herzog talks to Gina Beck and Simon Lipkin about starring in I love You, You're Perf...
0442: The Baker's Wife and the French Connection
16 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thos as he samples the charming and wonderful French-flavoured Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein show, The Baker’s Wife, with four of the cast ...
0441: David Kingsmill's Stage Odyssey (Part Two)
09 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of the occasional series of his trips to the great theatre cultures in the English Speaking World, David Kingsmill offers you four...
0440: What's Rotten in New York?
02 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Robert and Olaf share their in-depth thoughts on a recent trip to Broadway where they say Something Rotten, On the 20th Century, An American In Paris,...
0439: How to Succeed in Something Rotten
26 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Robert share their thoughts on the Royal Festival Hall production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - the rare performed Fr...
0438: WS Gilbert – The Daddy of Directors (Part Two)
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thos explores more about WS Gilbert’s claim to be the main pioneer of modern stage directing with the second of this two part conversation about the...
0437: WS Gilbert – The Daddy of Directors (Part One)
12 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With acclaimed director Mike Leigh’s much anticipated version of the Pirates of Penzance about to open at the ENO, MusicalTalk explores the seminal ...
0436: Carrie, Nick and Nora
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nick reviews Carrie - now playing at the Southwark Playhouse and Dom McChesney talks to Peter Jamieson about the the first outing of Carrie... and wha...