Upstage Downstage - The Theatre Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We are a podcast that discusses theatre from across the UK, our opinions are from an audience perspective, we review the set, the costumes, the lighting, the sound and whether we would see a production again. We will also discuss upcoming productions and much more...
Episode 114 - Operation Mincemeat a New Musical - We saw this production at the Lowry Manchester on 21 February 2026 and Sheffield Lyceum on 18th April 2026
Below is more detail about the production and it's on until November 2026 so there is still chance to get tickets, you can also get tickets for the west end version until February 2027...
https://operationmincemeat.com/tour/
You can watch the trailer here...
https://youtu.be/FJRhdPsVqsA?si=G0zOE2iXTFNeATMe
Episode 113 - Death on the Nile - We saw this production at the Sheffield Lyceum on 14 March 2026
Below is more detail about the production and it's on until 23 May 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to...
https://deathonthenileplay.com/
You can watch the trailer here...
https://youtu.be/2EKXrqacwD4
Episode 112 - Life Line - The New Musical - Richard saw this production at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant on 2 April 2026
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until 2 May 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to...
https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/lifeline/
You can watch the trailer here...
https://youtu.be/xz00myYn_S8?si=cGMoCt2cIjEOB2GL
Episode 111 - Murder For Two - The Musical - We saw this production at Stephen Joseph Theatre on 10 April 2026
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until 18 April 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to...
https://sjt.uk.com/events/murder-for-two
You can also catch this production at the Octagon Bolton between 5-27 June 2026 and you can get tickets here https://octagonbolton.co.uk/events/murder-for-two
The trailer can be watched here...
https://youtu.be/1VBegv2pVWI
Episode 110 - Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical - We saw this production at Manchester Palace Theatre on 21 February 2026
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until July 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to...
https://priscillauktour.com/
You can also watch the trailer here...
https://youtu.be/2NsOGCxVLlU
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Episode 109 - Single White Female - We saw this production at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on 27 February 2026
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until June 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to...
https://www.swfonstage.com/
You can also watch the trailer here...
https://youtu.be/CEem6AfwEHo
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Episode 108 - The Hound of the Baskervilles - We saw this production at the New Vic Theatre Newcastle Under Lyme on 7 March 2026
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until 14 March 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to.
https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles/
You can also watch the trailer here...
https://youtu.be/gCLP2IR25s4
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Episode 107 - Double Indemnity - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 13 February 2026
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on tour until May 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to.
https://www.doubleindemnityplay.co.uk/
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Episode 106 - & Juliet - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 18 April 2025
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but we hope it returns https://www.andjulietthemusical.co.uk/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
https://youtu.be/v6AtCl-UxXY
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Episode 105 - Top Hat - We saw this production at Lyceum Sheffield on 24 January 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is tour until April 2026, and you can get tickets here...
https://www.tophat-musical.com/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
https://youtu.be/6cP_Ht8ZRaw?si=kXl9G13LkYRJyw08
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Episode 104 - A Streetcar Named Desire - We saw this production at Sheffield Crucible on 22 March 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
https://www.westendtheatre.com/272135/news/a-streetcar-named-desire-at-sheffield-theatres-casting-announced-including-amara-okereke-jake-dunn-joining-joanna-vanderham/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
https://youtu.be/uGAAYsPrGfg
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Episode 103 - Dancing at Lughnasa - We saw this production at Sheffield Crucible on 27 September 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/cast-announced-for-dancing-at-lughnasa
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
https://youtu.be/QqlKKyLvKQI
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Episode 102 - War Horse - We saw this production at Leeds Grand Theatre on 23 August 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
https://www.warhorseonstage.com/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
https://youtu.be/y7wlXmHs0Yk
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Episode 101 - The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse on 12 September 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-last-stand-of-mrs-mary-whitehouse/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
https://youtu.be/wv98nR5EfiI
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Episode 100 - REWIND RELISTEN - Our 100th Episode!!!
Who would've thought it we've made it to our 100th Episode! thanks for all those who have listened, this episode contains things we've missed over the past years and some special mentions and tributes.
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Episode 99 - Noises Off - In the Round - We saw this production at The Stephen Joseph Theatre on 16 & 29 August 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/NOISES-OFF-Opens-at-the-Stephen-Joseph-Theatre-in-First-Ever-In-the-Round-Production-20250811
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
https://youtu.be/AQzb1EcmkWA?si=xuMz8yYWyVxn3lrx
and a Timelapse of the fantastic set change we discuss you can watch here...
https://youtu.be/rnais4FxB7A?si=-BfSYfNeUJpEc6kZ
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Episode 98 - The Addams Family - The Musical - We saw this production at Leicester Curve on 26 July 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but you never know it could return.
https://theaddamsfamily.co.uk/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/dhRrX0hVz2A?si=0I8T_EMDmyiRrSnx
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Episode 97 - Mary Poppins The Musical - We saw this production at Manchester Palace Theatre on 10 May 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on tour until January 2026.
https://marypoppins.co.uk/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/4VQRizkOVgQ
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Episode 96 - A Knight's Tale The Musical - We saw this production at Manchester Opera House on 10 May 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but it may return.
https://aknightstalemusical.com/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/IQQHp7mgymY
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Episode 95 - Murder on the Orient Express - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 4 April 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but it may return.
https://murderontheorientexpressplay.com/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/GA5coBITdRo
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Episode 94 - Chicago The Musical - We saw this production at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on 12 April 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on tour until the end of August 2025.
https://chicagothemusical.com/uk-tour/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/Ni21Im5j270
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Episode 93 - Muriel's Wedding The Musical - We saw this production at Leicester Curve on 19 April 2025. Including our special guest Gem Blake.
Below is more detail about the production, the production has now ended but who knows it may return.
https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/muriels-wedding/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/hHXY9CUbEAw
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Episode 92 - Just Between Ourselves - We saw this production at the Derby Theatre on 18 May 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the tour is on until July 2025.
http://londonclassictheatre.co.uk/2024/08/10/just-between-ourselves/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/TPYubtq9Cvk
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Episode 91 - Handbagged - We saw this production at the Leicester Curve on 29 March 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, sadly the tour has now ended but hope it returns.
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/handbagged/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/1SSaApYZoWI?si=JrkQl1GfMlYBP6iU
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Episode 90 - Picture You Dead - We saw this production at the Theatre Royal Nottingham on 14 March 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, tickets are on sale until July 2025
https://www.peterjames.com/plays/picture-you-dead-tour-dates/
and you can watch a behind the scenes video here...
https://youtu.be/xf8PEiHld8U?si=FU8mOLXzVBHvoQ3v
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Episode 89 - Sleeping Beauty - Panto - We saw this production at The Broadway Theatre, Catford, Lewisham
Here is more detail about the production, tickets are on sale until 31 December 2024...
https://www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/events/sleeping-beauty/
and you can watch a behind the scenes video here...
https://youtu.be/Zkh3kn9MdHM
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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...
https://youtu.be/hI5GtSHrQwI
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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...
https://youtu.be/W24yLM_jCtg
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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...
https://youtu.be/4wVaSqScw84
This production is now no longer on but may return.
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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...
https://thenowmusical.com/
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/
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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...
https://youtu.be/K7sCEMRPvG8
This production is booking until May 2025 in London and on tour until December 2025 book here... https://sixthemusical.com/
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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...
https://youtu.be/axyIkQ-b7fA
Here's Electra's previous performance of AC/DC as mentioned by Stephen
https://youtu.be/yiq1aVl-E2Y
Here's Rusty's previous performance of Starlight Express as mentioned by Richard
https://youtu.be/jkXtt0bemFU
This production is booking until June 2025 book here... https://www.starlightexpresslondon.com/tickets
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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...
https://youtu.be/qJWZybEQZh0
This production is on tour until December 2024 find out locations here... https://hereyoucomeagain.co.uk/#tour
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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...
https://youtu.be/mCoHH08nIGE
This production is on tour until January 2025 find out locations here... https://comefromawaylondon.co.uk/tour-dates/
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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...
https://youtu.be/sHJB-rF2wZk
This production is in London until September 2024
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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.
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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
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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
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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...
https://youtu.be/Cpwbd8h1a7A
This production is on tour until November 2024
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Episode 75 - The 39 Steps - We saw this production at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
Here is more detail about the production...
https://love39steps.com/
and you can watch the trailer here...
https://youtu.be/R2ZXgkau_4E
This production is on tour until August 2024 and at the London Trafalgar Theatre 16 August 2024 to 28 Sept 2024.
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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...
https://youtu.be/sZXb_1q920E
This production is on tour until January 2025 and at the Apollo Victoria booking until June 2025.
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Episode 73 - 42 Balloons The Musical - We saw this production at the The Lowry Theatre, Salford
Here is more detail about the production...
https://42balloons.com/
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.
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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...
https://youtu.be/qWRfEl9KW_M
This production is on tour until the end of July 2024, you can book tickets here...
https://unfortunatemusical.com/tour-dates/#uk-tour
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
https://youtu.be/EcRZCYZkYck
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
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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/
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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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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...
https://youtu.be/bGqP9AYHrJs
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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...
https://youtu.be/9A3fgxrpBwk
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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...
https://youtu.be/Bzbs3tDHM0w
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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.
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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...
https://youtu.be/wQwDVfqBAQ4
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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...
https://youtu.be/DCOr5AZ08oM
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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...
https://youtu.be/Tl1NEY9F-2M
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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...
https://youtu.be/-NHagPTAt1E
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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...
https://youtu.be/q4ZDOi-f-wQ
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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...
https://youtu.be/KxbJSh1smOs
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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...
https://youtu.be/UdZwcpSDnjw
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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...
https://youtu.be/-qRn6m8YflI
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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...
https://youtu.be/DcNLhv3LhdE
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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...
https://youtu.be/lK0YivhSDbw
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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
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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/
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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...
https://youtu.be/yOEqh3wxodQ
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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...
https://derbytheatre.co.uk/derby-theatre-queens-theatre-hornchurch-announces-the-cast-for-upcoming-co-production-jekyll-and-hyde-this-autumn/
Watch the trailer below...
https://youtu.be/xDTNLNEejVM
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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...
https://youtu.be/4YHpKNdU2fc
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
https://tickets.edfringe.com
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqJLvpDt1Y&t=14s
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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...
https://tickets.edfringe.com
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqJLvpDt1Y&t=14s
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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...
https://tickets.edfringe.com
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqJLvpDt1Y&t=14s
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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...
https://tickets.edfringe.com
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqJLvpDt1Y&t=14s
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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
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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
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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
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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
https://youtu.be/oq9FlLVh6yg
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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Episode 11 - The Rise and Fall Of Little Voice - We saw this at Derby Theatre on 5th May 2022
This is on tour until 16th July 2022 and you can find out more details about this production here...
https://littlevoiceuk.com
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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/
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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
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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
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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://youtu.be/j-cFuHo4WD4
https://youtube.com/shorts/TADoFvcwjio?feature=share
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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
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Episode 5 - Animal Farm - We saw this at the Theatre Royal Nottingham on 9th April 2022. On tour until 28 May 2022 Show Details
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Episode 4 - Barry Humphries - We saw Barry at Nottingham Playhouse on 9th April 2022. He is on tour until June 2022 Show Details
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Episode 3 - Sheila's Island - We saw this production at Derby Theatre on 25 March 2022. Show Details
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Episode 2 - A Christmas Carol - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse on 8 November 2021. Show Details https://bit.ly/3vMJQz2
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Episode 1 - Harpy - We discuss Harpy, Starring Su Pollard, at Buxton Arts Pavilion on 23 October 2021. Read more here https://bit.ly/37sZbwt
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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.
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