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531: Royal Vauxhall - Behind the Scenes Jul 10, 2017

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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 Louise Young, and respected actor Tom Giles, who played Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury respectively. In these candid interviews, you'll also hear more about the realities of show business at the fringe - and learn about Thos' exploits in a cupboard!

530: Royal Vauxhall in the Best Possible Taste Jul 04, 2017

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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 about MusicalTalk's Pick of the Fringe from last year, the five star show, Royal Vauxhall. So find out what happens when Freddie Mercury, Kenny Everett and Diana, Princess of Wales walk into a bar? It's no joke!

529: Finding Half A Sixpence after going Into The Woods Jun 29, 2017

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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 talk about his experience playing The Mysterious Man and the Narrator in Into The Woods...

528: My Crazy Ex Girlfriend is a Bat out of Hell Jun 22, 2017

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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 Jim Steinman Rock Opera - Bat out of Hell playing at the London Coliseum and Jonathan Cohen shares his thoughts on working with British TV legend Brian Cant.

527: On The Tonys and On The Town Jun 15, 2017

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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, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's musical-like sensibility and whether lyric writing has got lazy over the years!

526: Remembering William David Brohn Jun 06, 2017

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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, with Nick Hutson and Jonathan Cohen, about his work on Wicked, Miss Saigon, Ragtime, Mary Poppins, Crazy for You, Curtains and answer questions from our listeners.

525: Producing and Directing May 30, 2017

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Ever wondered what a director brings to a production? Found yourself pondering what a producer actually does? Perhaps you've puzzled over how the roles differ or overlap? Well, as cult hit, the Quentin Dentin Show, returns to London in June, Thos sat down with Adam Lenson and Hannah Elsy, the director and producer of that show to investigate - as you'll find out in this insightful episode

524: The Craft of the Song-Writer – Numbers May 23, 2017

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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 masterclass on the development of just one song. Hear five different versions of the piece over the life of its development and enjoy the analysis of narrative, performance, arrangement, lyrics, wordplay, musical hooks, and a whole lot more. It's a must for anyone interested in the craft of song-writing - so c'mon everybody and buckle your pants!

523: Val Vigoda Loves You! (plus ENO Carousel reviewed) May 16, 2017

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Musician/lyricist/actor Val Vigoda talks about transitioning from indy pop to musical theatre, playing a six-string electric violin, live looping, and her new Off Broadway show "Earnest Shackleton Loves Me" - which we offer an exciting way to see! Antonia shares her thoughts on the ENO production of Carousel - that ran at the London Coliseum.

522: Floyd Collins May 11, 2017

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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 Kentucky 1925, who inadvertently finds fame when he becomes the eye of a media storm by getting stuck in a cave. Find out what makes this show so unusual and musically exciting with influences from Bartok, Stravinski, Copland and perhaps Gershwin (or not!). Oh what a media circus!

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