Step into the captivating world of live performance with the Theatre Audience Podcast! Hosted by the dynamic duo, Natalie and Darren and special guests. This ongoing series promises to whisk you away into the heart of the theatre scene. Every Thursday afternoon, we bring you insights into the latest shows, buzz-worthy theatre news, and exclusive interviews with industry insiders. It's your backstage pass to the drama, the laughter, and the sheer magic of the stage. Join us on this exhilarating…
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This episode, we journey from the supernatural world of a Japanese manga phenomenon to one of America’s most notorious murder mysteries, before gathering under the Jellicle moon for a bold new production of a musical theatre classic. We review Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican, the true-crime musical Bury the Hatchet at Southwark Playhouse and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS, reimagined for the…
This episode, we're reviewing two wildly different shows with one thing very much in common: relationships heading spectacularly off the rails. Natalie and Darren experience Matthew Bourne's seductive dance thriller The Car Man , while Hot Mess turns the entire relationship between Earth and Humanity into one brilliantly funny, pop-fuelled musical romcom. The Car Man Matthew Bourne's The Car Man…
This episode, we're talking audience participation, legendary music and two productions that couldn't be more different. Darren heads to the Mill at Sonning for the interactive comedy phenomenon Shear Madness, while Natalie and Darren take their seats for Sinatra: The Musical, a stylish new portrait of one of the twentieth century's greatest entertainers. Shear Madness Can you solve a murder…
This episode, we're stepping back into the years before the Second World War with two gripping historical dramas. One revisits the assassination that ignited the First World War, while the other imagines a pivotal royal visit that helped shape the alliance between Britain and America. Packed with political intrigue, sharp humour and outstanding performances, these productions remind us that…
One script. One actor. No rehearsal. Fifteen years on, White Rabbit Red Rabbit remains one of the most extraordinary theatrical experiences ever created. In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour , whose groundbreaking work has been performed more than 4,000 times in over 25 languages by thousands of actors across the globe. Written while Nassim was unable…
This episode, we're heading to Mount Olympus as we review Disney's Hercules , now lighting up the West End. Has Disney finally found another stage musical to rival The Lion King ? We discuss whether Hercules succeeds by reimagining the beloved 1997 animated classic, why Disney's live-action remakes continue to divide opinion, and what makes a great stage adaptation in the first place. Natalie also…
In this episode, we're joined by Jordan Luke Gage to talk about one of our favourite new musicals of the year, Redcliffe . Known for his incredible work on stage, Jordan has now turned his hand to writing, composing and lyric-writing, creating a show that feels both deeply personal and remarkably assured. After seeing Redcliffe , we had to sit down and chat about the journey behind it. We discuss…
In this episode, we explore three powerful productions that tackle some of the biggest questions facing society today. From the dangers of deepfake technology and online voyeurism to supernatural terror during wartime Iran and an inspiring true story of ingenuity in Malawi, these are shows that challenge, move and ultimately stay with you long after the curtain falls. Are You Watching? What…
This episode, Darren sits down with acclaimed stage and screen actor JJ Feild. Currently starring in the world premiere of Ben Ockrent's darkly comic family drama Relics at the Lyric Hammersmith, JJ discusses the appeal of the play, its exploration of family dynamics and the secrets we inherit. The conversation also takes a broader look at his remarkable career, from returning to the stage as…
This episode, we're talking horses - but in two very different theatrical experiences. Natalie reviews Peter Shaffer's psychological masterpiece Equus at the Menier Chocolate Factory, while Darren heads to the National Theatre for the long-awaited homecoming of the global phenomenon War Horse. Equus What could drive a seemingly ordinary seventeen-year-old boy to commit an act of shocking violence…
This episode, Darren sits down with actor, writer and co-creator Joshua Poole to discuss Monarchs Anonymous , the riotous new historical farce arriving at The Other Palace. What began as a lockdown YouTube project has evolved into a full-scale stage production, bringing together some of history's most famous rulers for a chaotic group therapy session. Joshua talks about the origins of the show,…
