The Fourth Wall: Recent Episodes
Abbie Murray
In these sometimes dark and unknown days, the performing arts have taken a huge hit. In this podcast we discuss how things have changed, what could be better, what has actually gone well, and we hear from people in the heart of the business.
Join Abbie as she chats to composer Scott Alan about fatherhood, composing, inclusivity and self care! We hear one of his songs and we also find out the differences between Disney’s and Grimm’s Cinderella stories!
Abbie chats to student Joy-Anna Gooch about starting a new journey and studying during the pandemic as restrictions lift. We also here some comparisons between Disney and Hans Christian Anderson's different versions of 'The Little Mermaid'
Join Abbie as she chats to Aisha Jawando about all things life and her inspiration behind her 'Disney Diaries of a Black Girl' series. We also hear the true story of Mulan and play another game!
We're back for a new season! Join Abbie as she chats to West End performer Laura Baldwin and they chat about all things lockdown, inspiration, self care and Laura's new project The Platform Showcase! We have a new game for you all and we chat about the real story of Pocahontas!
Join Abbie as she chats to CherAnn, the creator/director of Creative Voices UK about her inspiration behind starting up and what we need to see in the future and how we can support each other. We also hear of three upcoming productions - 'An Elephant in the Garden', 'Disenchanted' and 'Now or Never: A Song Cycle', and we listen to Pasek and Paul's 'Ready to be Loved'. We also have a new 'true or false' quiz segment.
Join Abbie as she chats to NY based casting director and writer Kate Lumpkin about everything and anything theatre based, from TikTok musicals to typecasting and self tapes! We also hear two short ghost stories from the theatre world and play a live action movie based game!
Join Abbie as she chats to student Poppy Nicholas on applying for drama schools during a pandemic and her experience as she prepares to start at the Urdang academy. We also discuss all the good the arts has done as we look back on a year since theatres closed, including hearing MAD trust's new charity single 'I Dare You'.
Join Abbie as she talks to West End star Chloe Hart about the body positivity movement and it's disconnect within the theatre world. She also talks about theatre 'stereotypes' and we hear Chloe perform a number from 'Frozen: the Musical'.
Join Abbie as she chats to West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis about all things lockdown, theatre, performing and homeschooling!! We also hear an exclusive new song performed by a number of West End stars, play a guess the show game, and we hear all about the most haunted theatre in London!!
In this episode, join us as Abbie discusses the recent fascination with TikTok musicals, join in with a mini quiz and listen as she chats to Theatre student Millicent Blair about Black Lives Matter, mental health and starting a degree during a pandemic. We also hear 'Watch What Happens' from Newsies sung by Millicent. We also hear a review of new show 'The Secret Society of Leading Ladies'.
In our launch episode, join Abbie as she discusses hybrid theatre, join in with a mini quiz and listen as she chats to producer and casting director Danielle Tarento about her career and the effect of the pandemic on casting and production, as well as how it has effected mental health. We also listen to the winning song from 'A Song for Our Time' sung by Hadley Fraser.