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511: Summer Nights in Space Feb 12, 2017

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As Henry Carpenter's wonderful new show, Summer Nights in Space, premieres at the Vault Festival in Waterloo, Thos sat down with the writer, director and actors to talk about new science fiction musical odyssey – so listen to some of the songs and enjoy the atmosphere whilst hearing about a story that takes place beyond it!

510: Does "La la Land" land? Jan 31, 2017

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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 people fall in love with the genre all over again - but does it deserve to be called a musical? Hear what we have to say...

509: Marla Mindelle's Tale of Two Cities Jan 24, 2017

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Mike Shapiro talks to performer/writer/producer Marla Mindelle about performing on Broadway and then restarting her career virtually afresh in Los Angeles.

508: Still Merrily Rolling Along Jan 17, 2017

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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 through production of Stephen Sondheim's complex and intricate, Merrily We Roll Along, to see what symmetry, connections and clues they could unscramble from within this wonderful Faberge Egg of a musical. And does this show break Sondheim's own adage "content dictates form"? You decide!

507: Stop The Train Jan 10, 2017

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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 festival fringe – one of those rare shows that has a buzz about it! Hear the songs from the show and learn how this superb piece of musical theatre gained traction….

506: You are '16 going on '17... Jan 03, 2017

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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 to saluting those we lost. To counterbalance that, they also look forward to 2017... will it be a good year? Let's hope so! We discuss Hamilton, LaLa Land, Beauty and the Beast, the ENO's upcoming Carousel, Strictly Ballroom, Dreamgirls and so much more! As with so much of 2016's response to the world - some strong language is used.

505: Merry Quizmas and a Happy New Earful 2016 Dec 21, 2016

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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 are twelve questions, and one or two are even quite easy! And if you don't know the answers, it doesn't matter as there's a plethora (yes, I said plethora) of songs to enjoy. So wave goodbye to 2016 and have a fantastic new year from everyone at MusicalTalk!

504: The Sister Act's Etiquette and Rock Nativity (Feat. Tony Hatch) Dec 13, 2016

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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, talk to Nick about their musical - Rock Nativity. Nick and Antonia also have a tiny rant about audience etiquette!

503: Pantomime Adventures with Peter Pan (Part Two) Dec 06, 2016

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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 and expert, Andrew Pollard, as they discuss all things panto as well as this year's offering at the Greenwich Theatre, the all new pantomime , Peter Pan – A New Adventure! You'll be hooked!

502: Pantomime Adventures with Peter Pan (Part One) Nov 29, 2016

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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, they talk about Andrew's fascinating career, the history of British Pantomime and its ties with music hall and variety, and his brand new panto, Peter Pan – A New Adventure, currently playing to packed houses at the Greenwich Theatre. Remember, the thing about history is (all together now) "it's behind you"……

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