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Episode 322: Roald Dahl Musicals: Past, Present and Future. Dec 24, 2012

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Join Nick for a wonderful episode focusing on the many musical adaptation of Roald Dahl stories - including James and the Giant Peach, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and, of course, Matilda. Hear about the these musicals from Grant Olding, Anthony Drewe, David Wood, Leslie Bricusse and Charles Brunton - all of whom have involvement with Roald Dahl - the UK's finest Children's novelist. Happy Christmas!

Episode 321: One Man, Two Guvnors, Grant Olding and some Assassins Dec 18, 2012

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Nick joins Grant Olding to discuss his songs for the National Theatre's worldwide smash hit - One Man Two Guvnors - and Nick asks Andy Edwards all about Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, which is Andy's favourite musical!

Episode 320: What's in a Name? Dec 04, 2012

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David goes back to Edinburgh, from almost 4,000 miles away, to speak to four performers about what makes a show work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, from having a catchy name, to how not to lose your voice, via many other possibilities. The first of a two part series, this will hopefully provide some useful advice to those planning to take shows to Edinburgh, and entertainment to those either going to watch or who just like the performing arts.

Episode 319: Sue Casson and the Happy Prince Nov 27, 2012

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Join Thos as he talks to talented songwriter, Sue Casson, about her excellent family show, The Happy Prince, and finds her as enchanting as her witty score for this evergreen musical tale.

MusicalTalk Mini 30: Cat reviews Doomsday Cabaret: A rock musical of apocalyptic proportions Nov 25, 2012

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Catherine, direct from Hollywood, shares her thoughts on Doomsday Cabaret - which is a rock musical of apocalyptic proportions!

Episode 318: Charles Bloom - In Here Nov 20, 2012

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Join Thos for an extended conversation with noted American songwriter, Charles Bloom, about the art and craft of writing songs, his new album, and his songs in cabaret - via Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman. Bloomin' marvellous!

MusicalTalk Mini 29: Our Dream West End Nov 15, 2012

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Nick and Sandra discuss what their dream West End would involve...

Episode 317: The Snow Spider - The Second Leg Nov 13, 2012

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Celebrated British musical theatre composer, James Lark, creator of Tony Blair the Musical and Miracles at Short Notice, tells Thos all about his new musical kaleidoscope of a show for all the family based on the celebrated children's book, The Snow Spider.

MusicalTalk Mini 28: Loserville News and Review Nov 10, 2012

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As Loserville has announced its closure for Jan 5th, and Nick has recovered from having no voice - he finally is able to share his thoughts on a show that's certainly worth seeing!

Episode 316: Ruddigore Redux - Part Two Nov 08, 2012

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In this week's episode, we say "Hi!" to the Ghosts' High Noon, and Thos quizzes Jerry on the many ways a director can approach Ruddigore, the only "mix'n'match" Savoy Opera.

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