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Episode 315: Ruddigore Redux - Part One Nov 03, 2012

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Thos and Jerry discuss that most unusual of all the Savoy operas, Ruddigore, and discuss its initial reception 125 years ago: death, curses, fallen women, wicked men, blasphemy, bad language - find out if Gilbert and Sullivan were the Sex Pistols of their day! It's sex, drugs and comic opera!

MusicalTalk Mini 27: Charles Bloom - In Here Nov 01, 2012

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Thos joins noted songwriter Charles Bloom to talk about his new album, In Here, a showcase of versatility in musical theatre.

Episode 314: Bloodless Hell-oween Oct 30, 2012

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David goes to his first Toronto musical - and it's an absolute cracker. Join him as he explores the perfect Halloween musical, and find out about The Trial Of Burke And Hare.

MusicalTalk Mini 26: The Hatpin (Blue Elephant Theatre) Oct 29, 2012

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Anna talks to Ricky Dukes, director of The Hatpin which receives its UK premiere at the Blue Elephant Theatre this November. Based on a true Australian story, the musical premiered in Sydney in 2008 and had its American premiere at NYMF later that year. Ricky is Artistic Director of the Lazarus Theatre Company who are producing the musical as part of a season at the Blue Elephant.

MusicalTalk Mini 25: The Snow Spider - The First Leg Oct 27, 2012

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Thos talks to celebrated British musical theatre composer James Lark about his new musical kaleidoscope of a show for all the family based on the celebrated children's book, The Snow Spider.

Episode 313: Touring Phantoms and Singing Plants with Alan Menken Oct 23, 2012

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We welcome the Halloween season with a discussion between Nick and Andrew Corcoran on the new 25th Anniversary production of The Phantom of the Opera that is currently winding its way around the UK, as well as a discussion that Nick and Andrew Keating have on the release of the Little Shop of Horrors directors cut BluRay - as well as a conversation with Alan Menken about the project.

Episode 312: Rosemary Ashe Interview Oct 16, 2012

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Nick sits down with Rosemary Ashe, who's one of the most respected west end stars of the last 30 years. She created Carlotta in Phantom of the Opera, has appeared in Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, The Witches of Eastwick, Sweeney Todd, The Boyfriend, Oliver and many others.

MusicalTalk Mini 24: Taboo Review Oct 14, 2012

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Andrew Keating and Nick Hutson review Taboo, currently playing at The Brixton Clubhouse.

Episode 311: Edinburgh Fringe 2012 - Everything Else! Oct 09, 2012

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With one last burst of nostalgia, David looks back - aided by Sandra - over some final musical offerings from the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe. Contains adult discussion - but no strong language.

MusicalTalk Mini 23: Zombie Wedding Oct 06, 2012

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Tim makes a brief return from the dead for an item featuring songs from Zombie Wedding, a musical about to run in Gorleston. Co-writer Daniel Sturman gives us the lowdown within the haunting sound of the bells of Norwich Cathedral.

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