Upstage Downstage - The Theatre Podcast (upstagedownstagepod)
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| 25 Feb 2023 | Episode 34 - The Mousetrap | 00:26:05 | |
Episode 34 - The Mousetrap - we saw this at Nottingham Theatre Royal This production is on a 70th Anniversary tour until 2024 and you can find out more details here https://www.mousetrapontour.co.uk This production is also on in the West End currently booking until Nov 2023 and you can find more information here https://uk.the-mousetrap.co.uk You can also watch the trailer here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Auk97FL7U Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 04 Aug 2022 | Episode 16 - Dear Evan Hansen | 00:17:23 | |
Episode 16 - Dear Evan Hansen - A Week in the West End - Richard saw this at the Noel Coward Theatre London on 18 June 2022 This show is in London at the moment and booking until 22 October 2022 which will be its final performance, Richard would see it again so go and get yourself a ticket! You can find out more details about this production here... https://dearevanhansen.com/london/ "You Will Be Found" | Dear Evan Hansen West End Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | Episode 66 - The Drifter's Girl | 00:52:15 | |
Episode 66 - White Christmas - We saw this production at the Regent Theatre Stoke Here is more detail about the production... https://thedriftersgirl.com/about You can watch the trailer here... https://youtu.be/LUnb7WvkWAQ?si=sQqUTPpr5edw4Gt8 This production is on tour until May 2024 and you can find more details here https://thedriftersgirl.com/uk-ireland-tour Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | Episode 9 - Cluedo | 00:22:59 | |
Episode 9 - Cluedo - We saw this at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 4th March 2022. This production is still on tour until 23nd July 2022 and you can find out more details here... https://www.cluedostageplay.com Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod Email - upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | Episode 25 - Brief Encounter | 00:50:13 | |
Episode 25 - Brief Encounter - we saw at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough We would see it again so why don't you get yourself a ticket, on tour until 5 November 2022! You can find out more details about this production here... https://www.theatrebythelake.com/event/brief-encounter/ or https://octagonbolton.co.uk/whats-on/theatre/brief-encounter/ Brief Encounter Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkTAZkVK13s Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | Episode 28 - The Shawshank Redemption | 00:30:04 | |
Episode 28 - The Shawshank Redemption - we saw this at the Derby Theatre You can find out more details about this production here... https://www.kenwright.com/portfolio/the-shawshank-redemption/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 12 May 2023 | Episode 46 - Village Idiot | 00:54:04 | |
Episode 46 - Village Idiot - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse Here is more detail about the production... https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/village-idiot/ This production is now no longer on tour but keep your eyes out it might hopefully make a return! You can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 13 Jan 2023 | Episode 31 -Jeckyll and Hyde | 00:31:42 | |
Episode 31 - Jeckyll and Hyde - we saw this at the Derby Theatre We would definitely see it again the production is now over but who knows it could return . You can find out more details about this production and book here... Watch the trailer below... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | Episode 39 - Pantomime Special 2 - Dick Whittington | 00:52:20 | |
Episode 38 - Pantomime Special 2 - Dick Whittington - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse This production is now no longer on but you can read more details here... https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/dick-whittington/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 11 Jul 2024 | Episode 73 - 42 Balloons The Musical | 01:12:12 | |
Episode 73 - 42 Balloons The Musical - We saw this production at the The Lowry Theatre, Salford Here is more detail about the production... and you can watch the trailer here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBijD-Hf2Ug This production is no longer on but fingers crossed it makes a return. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Episode 63 - Dick Whittington | 00:56:53 | |
Episode 63 - Dick Whittington - We saw this production at the Theatre Royal Nottingham Here is more detail about the production... https://trch.co.uk/star-studded-pantomime-launches/ This production over now but you will be sure to see more pantos fun in the future! Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 12 May 2022 | Episode 4 - Barry Humphries - The Man Behind the Mask | 00:16:19 | |
Episode 4 - Barry Humphries - We saw Barry at Nottingham Playhouse on 9th April 2022. He is on tour until June 2022 Show Details Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod Email - upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | Episode 12 - Boeing Boeing | 00:51:20 | |
Episode 12 - Boeing Boeing - We saw this at Derby Theatre on 25th June 2022 This is on tour until 30th July 2022 we would go and see it again so why don't you! You can find out more details about this production here... http://londonclassictheatre.co.uk/2022/01/01/boeing-boeing/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 23 Aug 2024 | Episode 78 - The Importance of Being Earnest? | 00:36:10 | |
Episode 78 - The Importance of Being Earnest? - We saw this production at the Mansfield Palace Theatre Here is more detail about the production... https://interactiveearnest.co.uk/#theshow and you can watch the trailer here... https://interactiveearnest.co.uk/#media This production is at the Edinburgh Fringe until the end of August 2024 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | Episode 33 - The Wicked Lady | 00:48:23 | |
Episode 33 - The Wicked Lady - we saw this at the Nottingham Theatre Royal This production is now not on tour, however you can read more details by going to this link https://www.wickedladylive.com/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Episode 22 - Drag at Edinburgh Fringe Festival | 00:07:18 | |
Episode 22 - Drag at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Richard talks about the productions he's seen during his time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022 You can find out more details about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the shows Richard mentions here... Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqJLvpDt1Y&t=14s Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 05 May 2022 | Episode 3 - Sheila’s Island | 00:32:56 | |
Episode 3 - Sheila's Island - We saw this production at Derby Theatre on 25 March 2022. Show Details Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod Email - upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | Episode 7 - Red Ellen | 01:03:00 | |
Episode 7 - Red Ellen - We saw this at the Nottingham Playhouse on 30th April 2022. Show Details Youtube footage of the actual Ellen Wilkinson can be seen here... https://youtube.com/shorts/TADoFvcwjio?feature=share Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod Email - upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | Episode 52 - The Flood | 01:03:50 | |
Episode 52 - The Flood - We saw this production at Queens Theatre Hornchurch Here is more detail about the production... https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whatson/the-flood/ This production is now no longer on. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 30 Jun 2022 | Episode 11 - The Rise and Fall Of Little Voice | 01:01:28 | |
| 26 Apr 2023 | Episode 43 - Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons | 00:31:58 | |
Episode 43 - Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons - Richard saw this production at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London Here is more detail about the production... https://lemonstheplay.co.uk This production is now not on tour but keep your eyes out for the production as it may make a return. You can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Episode 0 - Upstage Downstage - Our Introduction | 00:10:00 | |
Welcome to Upstage Downstage - The Theatre Podcast. In this episode you get to hear about us - Richard Platt in the Upper Circle and Stephen Rees in the cheap seats, your hosts of this Podcast and why we decided to start this theatre podcast. You can follow us on our socials on... Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @upstagedownstagepod You can also email us on upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||
| 11 Aug 2022 | Episode 17 - &Juliet | 00:27:54 | |
Episode 17 - &Juliet - A Week in the West End - Richard saw this at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London This show is in London at the moment and booking until March 2023 which will be its final performance, Richard would see it again so go and get yourself a ticket! You can find out more details about this production here... https://www.andjulietthemusical.co.uk &Juliet Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm2k9nS3o20 The Work of Artist Vic Lee who is mentioned in this podcast can be found here - https://viclee.co.uk/viclee.co.uk/Vic_Lee.html Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 29 Dec 2023 | Episode 58 - Heathers The Musical | 01:11:50 | |
Episode 58 - Heathers The Musical - We saw this production at Theatre Royal Nottingham and The Other Palace in London Here is more detail about the production... https://www.heathersthemusical.com/about Watch the Trailer here https://youtu.be/5iH6LLt2AiU?si=6k2uzsw94V0rFng0 This production has finished but who knows it may return in the future You can also watch the live recorded version from the Other Palace here... https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0B77T9T8N/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r You can also listen to the soundtrack on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/album/6r3jhI1kXM7NkEDowpkxOU Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | Episode 36 - Dreamgirls | 00:31:06 | |
Episode 36 - Dreamgirls - we saw this at Manchester Palace Theatre This production is now no longer on tour we would go and see it again and you can keep an eye out to see if it will return here https://www.dreamgirlsthemusical.co.uk You can also watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 09 May 2023 | Episode 45 - My Son’s A Queer (But what can you do?) | 00:15:10 | |
Episode 45 - My Son's A Queer (But what can you do?) - Richard saw this production at the The Ambassadors Theatre in London Here is more detail about the production... https://www.theambassadorstheatre.co.uk/shows/my-sons-a-queer-but-what-can-you-do This production is now not on tour but keep your eyes out for the production as it may make a return. You can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 15 May 2023 | Episode 47 - Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) | 00:52:27 | |
Episode 47 - Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal Here is more detail about the production... https://trch.co.uk/celebrating-international-womens-day-with-pride-and-prejudice-sort-of/ This production is now on tour until June 2023 and we would go and see it again, you can find out where to see it by clicking here... https://prideandprejudicesortof.com/uk-tour You can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | Episode 13 - Blood Brothers | 00:54:21 | |
Episode 13 - Blood Brothers - We saw this at Derby Theatre on 21st & 22nd April 2022 This is on tour until 24th September 2022 we would see it again so why don't you! You can find out more details about this production and tour locations here... https://seatplan.com/search?q=blood+brothers Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 18 Aug 2022 | Episode 18 - Bonnie and Clyde | 00:18:33 | |
Episode 18 - Bonnie and Clyde - A Week in the West End - Richard saw this at the Arts Theatre in London This show has ended its run, Richard would see it again so who knows it might make a reappearance again! You can find out more details about this production here... https://bonnieandclydemusical.com Bonnie and Clyde Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y5yWZmkdvo Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | Episode 32 - Accidental Death of an Anarchist | 00:27:04 | |
Episode 32 - Accidental Death of an Anarchist - we saw this at the Playhouse Theatre Sheffield We would definitely see it again and you can too as its now in London until 8th April 2023 to book tickets and read more details go to this link https://lyric.co.uk/shows/accidental-death-of-an-anarchist/ Watch the trailer below... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 23 Jul 2023 | Episode 54 - The Good Person Of Szechwan | 00:35:28 | |
Episode 54 - The Good Person Of Szechwan - We saw this production at The Crucible in Sheffield Here is more detail about the production... https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/cast-announced-for-the-good-person-of-szechwan This production is now no longer on. you can find out more details here https://lyric.co.uk/shows/the-good-person-of-szechwan/ You can watch the rehearsal clips here https://youtu.be/cwN7rWHRguI Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | Episode 35 - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | 00:28:55 | |
Episode 35 - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - we saw this at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre This production is on a tour across the UK in 2023 prior to a west end run you can find more about where this is on here https://marigoldshow.com You can also watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Episode 49 - Abigail’s Party | 01:32:06 | |
Episode 49 - Abigail's Party - We saw this production at Derby Theatre Here is more detail about the production... https://derbytheatre.co.uk/event/abigails-party-2023/ This production is now on tour in the UK until October 2023 and we would go and see it again, you can find out where to see it by clicking here...http://londonclassictheatre.co.uk/2023/01/27/abigails-party-2023/ You can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 22 Nov 2024 | Episode 86 - Alan Ayckbourn's Show & Tell | 00:59:57 | |
Episode 86 - Alan Ayckbourn's Show & Tell - We saw this production at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Here is more detail about the production... https://www.whatsonstage.com/shows/scarborough-theatre/show-tell_1462064531/ https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/alan-ayckbourn-marks-85th-year-with-90th-play-show-and-tell/ and you can watch the trailer here... This production is now no longer on but may return. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 26 Sep 2024 | Episode 84 - Six The Musical | 00:50:34 | |
Episode 84 - Six The Musical - We saw this production at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Here is more detail about the production... https://sixthemusical.com/uk-tour/about/ and you can watch the trailer here... This production is booking until May 2025 in London and on tour until December 2025 book here... https://sixthemusical.com/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Episode 53 - Sucker Punch | 00:30:16 | |
Episode 53 - Sucker Punch - We saw this production at Queens Theatre Hornchurch Here is more detail about the production... https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whatson/sucker-punch/ This production is now no longer on. you can read more about the production on the following National Theatre website https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/whats-on/sucker-punch/ You can watch the rehearsal clips here https://youtu.be/73J3nHQ6ljs Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Episode 71 - The Crucible | 00:39:09 | |
Episode 71 - The Crucible - We saw this production at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre Here is more detail about the production... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crucible This production is now no longer on but it may return. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Episode 65 - White Christmas | 01:11:56 | |
Episode 65 - White Christmas - We saw this production at the Sheffield Crucible Here is more detail about the production... https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/cast-announced-for-white-christmas This production over now but who knows it may return in the future! Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Episode 61 - The Book Thief The Musical | 00:44:37 | |
Episode 61 - The Book Thief The Musical - We saw this production at the Leicester Curve Here is more detail about the production... https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/the-book-thief/ Watch the Trailer here https://youtu.be/FjudB325TWE?si=F7xEWawlUJ8TbyxP you can also watch rehearsal footage here... https://youtu.be/ekXi2b9kVDo?si=jNVucL2Ads0gmSg0 This production is no longer on but who knows it may return. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 25 May 2023 | Episode 48 - Home I’m Darling | 01:12:34 | |
Episode 48 - Home I’m Darling - We saw this production at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre Here is more detail about the production... https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/home-im-darling/ This production is now not on tour but who knows it may return. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 30 Nov 2024 | Episode 87 - Dear Evan Hansen - UK Tour | 00:55:55 | |
Episode 87 - Dear Evan Hansen - UK Tour - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse Here is more detail about the production... https://www.evanontour.com/about The tour is on until July 2025 and ticket information can be found here.... https://www.evanontour.com/#book-tickets and you can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 21 Jul 2022 | Episode 14 - Fascinating Aida - On the Road again | 00:16:20 | |
Episode 14 - Fascinating Aida - On the Road Again - We saw this at Buxton Opera House on 6 February 2022 This show is on tour until 27th August 2022 we would see it again so go and get yourself a ticket! You can find out more details about this production and tour locations here... https://www.fascinatingaida.co.uk/tour-dates/ You can watch two videos mentioned in this episode here... Dogging - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwg8a6sDxKc Cheap Flights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAg0lUYHHFc Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 09 Jun 2022 | Episode 8 - Ladies of Letters | 01:03:47 | |
Episode 8 - Ladies of Letters - We saw this at Derby Theatre on 21st May 2022. Show Details This production is still on tour until 2nd July 2022 and you can find out more details here... https://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/touring Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod Email - upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | Episode 55 - An Inspector Calls | 00:57:15 | |
Episode 55 - An Inspector Calls - We saw this production at The Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield Here is more detail about the production... https://aninspectorcalls.com/about-the-show/info This production is now no longer on but you can find out future tour dates here https://aninspectorcalls.com/tour-dates You can watch the rehearsal clips here https://youtu.be/do9dZGrPiM8 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | Episode 77 - Cluedo 2 the Next Chapter | 00:48:35 | |
Episode 77 - Cluedo 2 the Next Chapter - We saw this production at the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre Here is more detail about the production... https://www.cluedostageplay.com/ and you can watch the trailer here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfg8KBwzawU This production is on tour until November 2024 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Episode 56 - Titanic The Musical | 00:52:25 | |
Episode 56 - Titanic The Musical - We saw this production at Theatre Royal in Nottingham Here is more detail about the production... https://titanicthemusical.co.uk/about-the-show.php This production is no longer on tour but you can find out potential future tour dates here https://titanicthemusical.co.uk/tour.php You can watch the rehearsal clips here https://youtu.be/nERrfoEQfxQ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | Episode 59 - Noises Off | 00:44:14 | |
Episode 59 - Noises Off - We saw this production at The Rep Birmingham Here is more detail about the production... https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/noises-off/ Watch the Trailer here https://youtu.be/WM3qv0rsJE0?si=tUQBvmgKD9knVmU3 This production is on tour until mid 2024 find venues and dates below... https://www.uktw.co.uk/Tour/Play/Noises-Off/T01636406980/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 04 May 2023 | Episode 44 - Sylvia | 00:21:14 | |
Episode 44 - Sylvia - Richard saw this production at the The Old Vic Theatre in London Here is more detail about the production... https://www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/event/sylvia This production is now not on tour but keep your eyes out for the production as it may make a return. You can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | Episode 27 - The Clothes They Stood Up In | 00:30:17 | |
Episode 27 - The Clothes They Stood Up In - we saw this at the Nottingham Playhouse We would see it again so look out for it in the future if it makes a return! You can find out more details about this production here... https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-clothes-they-stood-up-in/ The Clothes They Stood Up In Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl21vruZwIQ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 29 Jul 2022 | Episode 15 - Cabaret - A Week in the West End | 00:24:13 | |
Episode 15 - Cabaret - A Week in the West End - Richard saw this at the Kit Kat Club, Playhouse Theatre London on 18 June 2022 This show is in London at the moment and booking until Sat 7 Jan 2023 Richard would see it again so go and get yourself a ticket! You can find out more details about this production here... https://kitkat.club/cabaret-london/ You can watch two videos mentioned in this episode here... Cabaret Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY9umtO4igQ Amy Lennox performs 'Cabaret' from Cabaret at the Olivier awards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DVxxFRxT_8 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 19 May 2022 | Episode 5 - Animal Farm | 00:35:37 | |
Episode 5 - Animal Farm - We saw this at the Theatre Royal Nottingham on 9th April 2022. On tour until 28 May 2022 Show Details Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod Email - upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||
| 23 Oct 2022 | Episode 29 - Mrs Doubtfire The Musical | 00:34:25 | |
Episode 29 - Mrs Doubtfire The Musical - we saw this at the Manchester Opera House We would definitely see it again so look out for it in the future if it makes a return! (Rumoured to be in London Spring 2023) You can find out more details about this production here... https://www.mrsdoubtfiremusical.co.uk The Mrs Doubtfire Musical Cast Reveal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQEx9K7Y8dI View opening night here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtU0sWpf1W0 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Episode 68 - Minority Report | 00:58:27 | |
Episode 68 - Minority Report - We saw this production at the Nottingham Playhouse Here is more detail about the production... https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/minority-report/ You can watch the trailer here... This production is on at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith until 18 May 2024 and you can find more details here https://lyric.co.uk/shows/minority-report/#performances Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 25 Feb 2024 | Episode 64 - Cinderella | 00:37:02 | |
Episode 64 - Cinderella - We saw this production at the Nottingham Playhouse Here is more detail about the production... https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/cinderella/ This production over now but you will be sure to see more pantos fun in the future! Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | Episode 83 - Starlight Express | 01:12:59 | |
Episode 83 - Starlight Express - We saw this production at the Troubadour Theatre, Wembley Here is more detail about the production... https://www.starlightexpresslondon.com/ and you can watch the trailer here... Here's Electra's previous performance of AC/DC as mentioned by Stephen Here's Rusty's previous performance of Starlight Express as mentioned by Richard This production is booking until June 2025 book here... https://www.starlightexpresslondon.com/tickets Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | Episode 38 - Pantomime Special 1 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | 01:01:06 | |
Episode 38 - Pantomime Special 1 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal This production is now no longer on but you can read more details here... https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/22-23-snow-white/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | Episode 42 - The Verdict | 00:48:54 | |
Episode 42 - The Verdict - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal Here is more detail about the production... https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/the-verdict-23/ This production is now on tour until July 2023 and you can find out where to see it by clicking here... http://www.middlegroundtheatre.co.uk/Wordpress/the-verdict-dates/ You can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | Episode 40 - Rebus A Game Called Malice | 00:49:15 | |
Episode 40 - Rebus A Game Called Malice - We saw this production at Queens Theatre Hornchurch This production is now no longer on tour you can keep an eye out to see if it will return here... https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whatson/rebus-a-game-called-malice/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | Episode 30 - The Book of Mormon | 00:53:52 | |
Episode 30 - The Book of Mormon - we saw this at the Nottingham Theatre Royal We would definitely see it again the tour is now over but you can still see this in London. You can find out more details about this production and book here... https://thebookofmormonmusical.com/london/ Watch the Book of Mormon Tour Video below... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | Episode 10 - The Homecoming | 00:32:07 | |
Episode 10 - The Homecoming - We saw this at The Leicester Curve on 29th April 2022 You can find out more details about this production here... https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/the-homecoming/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | Episode 57 - Miss Saigon | 00:40:03 | |
Episode 57 - Miss Saigon - We saw this production at Sheffield Crucible Here is more detail about the production... https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/cast-announced-for-miss-saigon This production has finished but who knows it may return in the future You can watch a performance of Last Night of the World here https://youtu.be/ikbbBOizGXQ?si=9RzmmdnGijnLWil0 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Episode 2 - A Christmas Carol | 00:24:38 | |
Episode 2 - A Christmas Carol - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse on 8 November 2021. Show Details https://bit.ly/3vMJQz2 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod Email - upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Episode 23 - Comedy Cabaret and Circus at Edinburgh Fringe | 00:09:36 | |
Episode 23 - Comedy, Cabaret, and Circus at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Richard talks about the productions he's seen during his time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022 You can find out more details about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the shows Richard mentions here... Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqJLvpDt1Y&t=14s Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 01 Aug 2024 | Episode 76 - An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical | 00:47:43 | |
Episode 76 - An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical - We saw this production at the Regent Theatre - Stoke on Trent Here is more detail about the production... https://www.officerandagentlemanthemusical.com/ and you can watch the trailer here... This production is on tour until November 2024 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | Episode 26 - Billy Elliot | 00:42:06 | |
Episode 26 - Billy Elliot - we saw this at the Leicester Curve We would see it again so look out for it in the future if it makes a return! You can find out more details about this production here... https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/billy-elliot-the-musical/ Billy Elliott Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3SurSifc0 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | Episode 37 - South Pacific | 00:41:03 | |
Episode 37 - South Pacific - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal This production is now no longer on tour you can keep an eye out to see if it will return here... https://southpacificshow.com/tour/ You can also watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Episode 62 - The Woman in Black | 00:53:52 | |
Episode 62 - The Woman in Black - We saw this production at the Theatre Royal Nottingham Here is more detail about the production... https://thewomaninblack.com/about Watch the Trailer here https://youtu.be/37d3OwMrHBw This production is on tour until June 2024 and you can find out the venues and dates here... https://thewomaninblack.com/tour-dates Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Episode 20 - Edinburgh Fringe Festival Q&A | 00:15:39 | |
Episode 20 - Edinburgh Fringe Festival Q&A - Stephen Questions Richard about his time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival You can find out more details about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival here... Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqJLvpDt1Y&t=14s Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | Episode 75 - The 39 Steps | 01:02:13 | |
Episode 75 - The 39 Steps - We saw this production at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Here is more detail about the production... and you can watch the trailer here... This production is on tour until August 2024 and at the London Trafalgar Theatre 16 August 2024 to 28 Sept 2024. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 31 Aug 2024 | Episode 80 - Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder The Musical | 01:05:01 | |
Episode 80 - Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder The Musical - We saw this production at the Ambassadors Theatre, London Here is more detail about the production... https://kathyandstella.com/#about and you can watch the trailer here... This production is in London until September 2024 Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 16 May 2024 | Episode 70 - My Beautiful Laundrette | 00:45:57 | |
Episode 70 - My Beautiful Laundrette - We saw this production at the Leicester Curve Here is more detail about the production... https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/whats-on/my-beautiful-laundrette-on-tour/ You can watch the trailer here... https://youtu.be/hHRurG63Kwk?si=Jb6bg-f3n_uBsyT1 This production is now no longer on tour but it may return. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 08 Dec 2024 | Episode 88 - Here and Now the Steps Musical | 01:05:00 | |
Episode 88 - Here and Now the Steps Musical - We saw this production at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Here is more detail about the production... https://thestepsmusical.com/#about The tour begins in September 2025 until May 2026 across the country, locations and ticket information can be found here.... https://thestepsmusical.com/#tour and you can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | Episode 72 - Unfortunate The Musical | 01:08:09 | |
Episode 72 - Unfortunate The Musical - We saw this production at the Birmingham Hippodrome Here is more detail about the production... https://unfortunatemusical.com/ and you can watch the trailer here... This production is on tour until the end of July 2024, you can book tickets here... https://unfortunatemusical.com/tour-dates/#uk-tour Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 26 Oct 2024 | Episode 85 - Now That's What I Call A Musical | 02:14:31 | |
Episode 85 - Now That's What I Call A Musical - We saw this production at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Here is more detail about the production... and you can watch the trailer here... https://thenowmusical.com/#the-video This production is booking on tour until April 2025 book here... https://thenowmusical.com/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | Episode 41 - The Beekeeper of Aleppo | 00:43:24 | |
Episode 41 - The Beekeeper of Aleppo - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse Here is more detail about the production... https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-beekeeper-of-aleppo/ This production is now on tour until July 2023 and you can find out where to see it by clicking here... https://www.uktw.co.uk/Tour/Play/The-Beekeeper-of-Aleppo/T2121520485/ You can watch the trailer here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TAmiHyLU7Q You can also watch an interview with the author here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Episode 21 - Theatre at Edinburgh Fringe Festival | 00:30:42 | |
Episode 21 - Theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Richard talks about the productions he's seen during his time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022 You can find out more details about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the shows Richard mentions here... Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqJLvpDt1Y&t=14s Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 28 Aug 2022 | Episode 19 - Harry Potter and The Cursed Child | 00:24:40 | |
Episode 19 - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - A Week in the West End - Richard saw this at the Palace Theatre in London This show is booking until 2023, Richard would see it again so who knows it might make a reappearance again! You can find out more details about this production here... https://uk.harrypottertheplay.com Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKgeSdo4J9o Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 01 Mar 2024 | Episode 67 - Spy Monkey's The Frogs | 00:49:05 | |
Episode 67 - Spy Monkey's The Frogs - We saw this production at the Royal and Derngate Theatre Northampton Here is more detail about the production... https://spymonkey.co.uk/spymonkeys-the-frogs/ This production is at the Kiln Theatre until March 2024 and you can find more details here https://kilntheatre.com/whats-on/the-frogs/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Episode 74 - Wicked The Musical | 01:00:49 | |
Episode 74 - Wicked The Musical - We saw this production at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford Here is more detail about the production... https://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/ and you can watch the trailer here... This production is on tour until January 2025 and at the Apollo Victoria booking until June 2025. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 10 Sep 2024 | Episode 82 - Here You Come Again The Musical | 00:50:48 | |
Episode 82 - Here You Come Again The Musical - We saw this production at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham Here is more detail about the production... https://hereyoucomeagain.co.uk/#about and you can watch the trailer here... This production is on tour until December 2024 find out locations here... https://hereyoucomeagain.co.uk/#tour Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 26 May 2022 | Episode 6 - First Touch | 01:04:37 | |
Episode 6 - First Touch - We saw this at the Nottingham Playhouse on 7th May 2022. Show Details Available to watch online until 18th June 2022 Watch online here Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod Email - upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||
| 08 May 2024 | Episode 69 - Bonnie and Clyde The Musical on Tour | 01:08:04 | |
Episode 69 - Bonnie and Clyde The Musical on Tour - We saw this production at the Leicester Curve Here is more detail about the production... https://bonnieandclydemusical.com You can watch the trailer here... https://youtu.be/UpgWZ0snjpk?si=ycCZz1uRBnPr_Y26 This production is on tour across the UK until October 2024 and you can find more details here https://bonnieandclydemusical.com/#section-tourdates Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 03 Sep 2022 | Episode 24 - Identical | 00:44:40 | |
Episode 24 - Identical - a New Musical we saw at Nottingham Playhouse This show is now on at the Lowry in Manchester until September 3rd, we would see it again so who knows it might make a reappearance again! You can find out more details about this production here... https://www.identicalmusical.co.uk/tickets/ Identical Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz3fkfY016A Watch a performance from the twins here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWQqHYHOBEE&t=10s Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | Episode 81 - Come From Away The Musical | 00:47:30 | |
Episode 81 - Come From Away The Musical - We saw this production at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Here is more detail about the production... https://comefromawaylondon.co.uk/ and you can watch the trailer here... This production is on tour until January 2025 find out locations here... https://comefromawaylondon.co.uk/tour-dates/ Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | Episode 50 - Drive Your Plough Over the Bones of the Dead | 00:53:45 | |
Episode 50 - Drive Your Plough Over the Bones of the Dead - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse Here is more detail about the production... https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/drive-your-plow/ This production is no longer on tour we would go and see it again, so keep your eye out to see if it will return... http://www.complicite.org/productions/DriveYourPlowOverTheBonesOfTheDead You can also watch the production online by getting a ticket here... bit.ly/43jcHda You can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Episode 79 - Kay Mellor's The Syndicate | 01:13:02 | |
Episode 79 - Kay Mellor's The Syndicate - We saw this production at the Nottingham Theatre Royal Here is more detail about the production... https://www.syndicateplay.co.uk/ and you can watch the trailer here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6vjDnRoaOo This production is no longer on tour but it may return. Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Episode 51 - The Ocean at the End of the Lane | 00:47:28 | |
Episode 51 - The Ocean at the End of the Lane - We saw this production at Sheffield Lyceum Here is more detail about the production... https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane/ This production is on tour until September 2023 and then returns to the west end between October and November 2023, we would go and see it again, so why don't you. Tour Tickets here... https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane/ 11 October — 25 November 2023 - Noël Coward Theatre https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane/
You can watch the trailer here... Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 13 Jan 2024 | Episode 60 - Outlawed | 00:46:46 | |
Episode 60 - Outlawed - We saw this production at Nonsuch Studios Nottingham Here is more detail about the production... https://www.nonsuchstudios.co.uk/whatson/outlawed This production is on but please follow the performers for whatever they are in next, they are as follows... Lottie Manning/Hunter Gather as Robin Hood Solaya Sang as Maid Marian Paige Marie Baker-Carroll as The Sheriff of Nottingham Ms Lucinda B'hind as Friar Tuck'd Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | Episode 1 - Harpy | 00:23:32 | |
Episode 1 - Harpy - We discuss Harpy, Starring Su Pollard, at Buxton Arts Pavilion on 23 October 2021. Read more here https://bit.ly/37sZbwt Follow us Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @upstagedownstagepod Email - upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com | |||