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0441: David Kingsmill's Stage Odyssey (Part Two) Jun 09, 2015

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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 tip-top Broadway shows in order of "awesomeness"! But which will be his absolute favourite? Let this gentleman guide you to his musical loves! [Note: contains spoilers and strong language]

0440: What's Rotten in New York? Jun 02, 2015

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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, The Visit and Zorba.

0439: How to Succeed in Something Rotten May 26, 2015

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Nick and Robert share their thoughts on the Royal Festival Hall production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - the rare performed Frank Loesser musical that made its way to London for one night only in a wonderful concert staging conducted by our very own Mike Dixon. Robert also then discusses his views on Something Rotten - a new musical comedy playing on Broadway set in Tudor England. Was it all it was cracked up to be?

0438: WS Gilbert – The Daddy of Directors (Part Two) May 19, 2015

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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 life of arguably the most important of the Victorian dramatists. A man of many talents, lyrics were just part of a much bigger story for Gilbert - and Sullivan was just one of many collaborators, so enjoy this unusual analysis of one of the fathers of the modern musical.

0437: WS Gilbert – The Daddy of Directors (Part One) May 12, 2015

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With acclaimed director Mike Leigh's much anticipated version of the Pirates of Penzance about to open at the ENO, MusicalTalk explores the seminal role played by WS Gilbert in pioneering the role of director on stage in the first place. Think Gilbert was just the wordsmith to Sullivan's music? Then think again as this rarely told story unfolds over the next two episodes!

0436: Carrie, Nick and Nora May 08, 2015

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Nick reviews Carrie - now playing at the Southwark Playhouse and Dom McChesney talks to Peter Jamieson about the the first outing of Carrie... and what went wrong! Dom also then talks to his friend Greg MacKellan about the musical - Nick and Nora.

0435: Making a Noise for the Scottsboro Boys Apr 28, 2015

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Thos and Tim share their views on the wonderful musical, The Scottsboro Boys. If content dictates form, how have Kander and Ebb succeeded so well by subverting the latter to highlight the former? And how can a show designed to make people uncomfortable prove so engaging? Find out in this episode… STRONG LANGUAGE!

0434: Gypsy Revisited Apr 22, 2015

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Nick sits with Jonathan Cohen to share his thoughts on Gypsy at the Savoy starring Imelda Staunton. STRONG LANGUAGE!

0433: David Kingsmill's Stage Odyssey (Part One) Apr 14, 2015

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We said to David Kingsmill, "Go West, young man!" – and he did! Time and time again! So in this first of an occasional series, join David as he chats to Thos about the many musicals he saw in North America – something he loved so much, he did it again – and again! And so will we!

0432: The Review of the Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Apr 08, 2015

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Nick sits with Robert Gordon to discuss what they thought of the new musical by our friends Pippa Cleary and Jake Brunger's new musical of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged Thirteen and Three Quarters - based on the novel by Sue Townsend of the same long title.

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