MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast

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Episode 330: Betty Buckley's Dear World Feb 19, 2013

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Nick and Robert share their thoughts on the UK premiere of Jerry Herman's Dear World, currently playing at the Charing Cross Theatre until March 30th - and talk to its star - the Broadway legend - Betty Buckley.

MusicalTalk Mini 32: Lauren Samuels on the We Will Rock You Arena Tour Feb 17, 2013

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Nick chats to Lauren Samuels about the arena production of We Will Rock You - where she will be starring as Scaramouche! Also hear briefly from our very own Mike Dixon, who's We Will Rock You's music supervisor, about the production.

Episode 329: The Hairy Boyfriend Feb 12, 2013

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Thos and Tim rake over the tresses...er...traces of Hair and the Boy Friend in an unusual compare and contrast experiment: Is nostalgia one of those fings that ain't what it used to be?

Episode 328: The Magic Flute - Opera, Musical or Pantomime? Feb 05, 2013

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Thos talks to the always amusing Kit Hesketh-Harvey about his new production of Mozart's the Magic Flute and learns about an opera within a play and explores the show's surprising pantomime roots. Also, were the 1950s responsible for the divorce of musical theatre from pop? All this and a delicious lamb hotpot!

MusicalTalk Mini 31: Peggy: A New Musical (Creative Team Interview) Jan 29, 2013

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Nick chats to Stephanie Smith and Jennifer Lucy Cook to discuss their new one woman musical called Peggy - about a 1950's British Showgirl playing at the Tristan Bates Theatre in London on Feb 4th at 6.30pm and 8pm

Episode 327: In Touch with Dougal Irvine Jan 29, 2013

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Thos chats to one of Britain's best - and nicest - new musical theatre writers about his latest show, In Touch the Musical, and explores the fascinating story behind this unusual and intelligent science fiction musical.

Episode 326: 2013 Production Predictions Jan 22, 2013

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Nick and Luisa discuss some of the new shows appearing on the West End and Broadway in 2013. London's upcoming shows include A Chorus Line, Once, The Book of Mormon, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Broadway productions Cinderella, Kinky Boots, Matilda, Pippin and Big Fish.

Episode 325: Les Mis in film, Britons in America and Merrily in the Menier Jan 16, 2013

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Join Nick Hutson as he, with Andrew Corcoran, reviews the new film of Les Miserables direct from Waterloo Station! Oh, the glamour! Nick also talks to Professor Robert Gordon about the prejudice of British musicals in America, whilst sharing his theories on how the Britons really invented the musical - and, finally, Jonathan Cohen shares his thoughts on the Menier Chocolate Factory production of Stephen Sondheim's musical - Merrily We Roll Along. Phew!

Episode 324: How To Be More Likely To Succeed In Edinburgh With Quite A Lot Of Effort Jan 08, 2013

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Following on from last time's investigations, David further examines the art of success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by speaking to people mostly more associated with the administrative side of the event. Many years of experience speak during this episode and, with luck, they will aid you on your way to the Fringe, or simply entertain you as you sit in front of a roaring fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate and a biscuit or two.

Episode 323: Casting a Musical: Pippa Ailion Interview Jan 02, 2013

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Nick talks to casting director - Pippa Ailion - about the art of casting a show. Pippa has casted over 130 productions around the world, and her current West End Shows are Top Hat, Sweeney Todd, Wicked, Billy Elliot, The Lion King (and UK tour) and We Will Rock You. What does a casting director do? How many CV's does a casting director get? All will be discussed in this very eye (and ear) opening episode. This was originally recorded in August 2012.

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