MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast

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0707: The Return of Bobby Crush Apr 06, 2021

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One of our favourite interviews ever on MusicalTalk has been with British entertainment legend Bobby Crush. Join original MusicalTalk Presenter Andy Edwards as he re-unites us with Bobby for an entertaining interview!

0706: Seeing eye to eye on Soviet Zion Mar 30, 2021

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Mike Shapiro chats with Giles Howe, co-creator of Soviet Zion, a new musical set in a remarkable socio-political experiment in WW2 Russia.

0706: Lizzie should Be More Chill Mar 23, 2021

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Join us for a chilled discussion as Nick talks to Ryan about Lizzie, horror musicals, Be More Chill and songs being cut from cast recordings!

0705: The Last Show We Saw Mar 16, 2021

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This week Nick and John take a look at shows that take things from the past and reinvents them for the future by talking about the shows they last saw. John talks about seeing the new production of West Side Story at the Broadway Theatre and Nick talks about seeing Back to the Future in Manchester.

0704: FarcicalTalk Mar 02, 2021

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Join Nick and Dom as they discuss musicals based on, or featuring elements of, Farce! Thankfully Dom and Nick still recognise each other at the end and there are no door slams!

0703: Peter Duncan in Conversation Feb 23, 2021

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Fresh from talking about the wonderful online production of Jack and the Beanstalk, Thos presents another chance to hear an in depth interview with its author and Dame Par Excellence, Peter Duncan, about his life in show business and his love for musical theatre and panto!

0702: Peter Duncan in Pantomime Feb 16, 2021

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Join Thos and Tim as they discuss Peter Duncan's highly enjoyable online pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk – and talk about how to capture the raucous excitement of British Pantomime in a video production, as well as unexpected visits from Gustav Holst, Thomas Nashe and William Shakespeare who all contributed to the story. Fe Fi Fo Fun-times!

0701: When Worlds Collide - creating THEME PARK FAN: THE MUSICAL Feb 09, 2021

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Nick, during lockdown, decided to write a mad musical celebrating the UK Theme Park Community. Join Nick with other members of the team as they discuss this mad show - that you can watch here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PlPdZa65Z7E

The musical stars many members of the UK Theme park community but also features cameos from John Wardley and the legendary Neil Patrick Harris.

0700: Behind the Scenes With MusicalTalk Feb 02, 2021

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It's time for a celebration as MusicalTalk reaches its 700th episode and to mark this milestone, we take you behind the scenes in a very special edition featuring those beautiful dreamers, Jonathan, David, Nick and Thos as well as a piano, a whole lot of songs and several biscuits!

0699: Caroline, Or Change. Jan 26, 2021

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It's time to give your kitchen equipment dirty looks as we join Thos and Colm as they look at what makes the recent revival of modern classic, Caroline, or Change, so impressive. Whether it's the off-beat surrealism, quiet revolution, avoidance of the obvious and a skillful use of stillness, this most unusual of musicals makes a profound impact as our presenters discover.

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