East Anglian Theatre Podcast: Recent Episodes
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An interview with Jez Pike, Jess Bellamy, and Monty Jordan about the production of Breaking the Code that they're set to star in at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich.
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A chat with Ruby Bardwell-Dix, who's playing Maria in Beccles Public Hall & Theatre's production of The Sound of Music
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An interview with Izzie Porter and Carol Rowell about Sprowston Parish Players' upcoming production of the classic British sitcom, You Rang m'Lord?
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An interview with Malcolm Hollister, Director of the current production from Sudbury Dramatic Society, Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution.
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An interview with James Dowson, Director of the latest production from the Combined Actors of Cambridge - Nell Gwynn by Jessica Swale
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An interview with Joe Seeney and George Leeder following the launch of their company and ahead of their inaugural event, a film screening evening at the Forum in Norwich.
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An interview with Lewis Garvey, Hollie Harrington, and Alex Tiller about their upcoming production of the original play, The Head That Bears
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An interview with Tom Scudamore and Aaron Hood of Norwich's premier sketch troupe, Earlham Bus Incident, ahead of their latest sketch show, Squeaky Bus Time
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An interview with two key components, Joe Flatt and Diane Webb, of the Maddermarket's New Writing Festival, the winning entries of which will be performed on the 4th and 5th July.
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A chat with Lottie Walker, founder of Blue Fire Theatre, ahead of her visit to East Anglia with her production of Chopped Liver & Unions
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An interview with Lily, Ceci, and Dan, from the production of Matilda Jr. from Cre8 Theatre.
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An interview with Tom Scudamore and Jeremiah Humphreys-Piercey about their upcoming production of Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing
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An interview with Jake Smith, CEO and Artistic Director of Eastern Angles Theatre Company about the mission of the company, their current and future projects, and their community space.
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An interview with the RSC, no, not those ones, the better ones. The Reduced Shakespeare Company about the touring production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
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An interview with Dan Moore, Edith Stewart, and Lucy Roper about their upcoming production of Stuff by Tom Wells
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An interview with Daisy Wilson, Aly Gatfield, and Lewis Aves about the production of Beauty & the Beast that they are central parts of.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless with what he's been up to theatrically lately. There's also a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with Steve McCartney about the upcoming production of London Suite from Lindisfarne Productions which is happening at the Dixon Studio in Southend's Palace Theatre.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless with what he's been up to theatrically speaking, and a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with Rohan Gotobed and Erin de Frias about their touring production of an original piece called Lessons from Teacher which tours to a few venues in East Anglia in June.
There's also Ray's usual nonsense as he bored you with what he's been up to in theatres recently, plus a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with Ali Crawley and Aileen Sterling about the latest production in Sudbury Dramatic Society's season, Emilia, all about the historical character of Emilia Bassano.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you what he's been up to lately, and there's a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with Jess Hutchings, Alison Utting, and William McKinnell, director and actors respectively in Sewell Barn Theatre's latest production, Female Transport
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An interview with Andrew Gladman and Hannah Wood, of the Earlham Bus Incident comedy troupe, whose first ever full-length play, The Woman Who Shot People Too Much debuts at The Garage in Norwich on 2nd May.
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An interview with writer and performer, Tom Heald, about his solo show Put It In, I'm Ready which is set to be performed at the Corpus Christy Playroom at the ADC Theatre in mid-April.
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An interview with Chris Avery and Andrew Shepherd, co-directors of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman which is being staged by The Combined Actors of Cambridge in late April at the ADC Theatre.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless with what he's been up to, theatrically, lately. There's also a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in East Anglia over the next few weeks.
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An interview with Patrick Spragg, writer and performer, whose solo show, Midlife High Five Deepdive comes to The Holloway in Norwich in April.
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An interview with Annie Larkin of Nine Lives Theatre Company who are producing Disney's Frozen musical at The Secret Garden in Wisbech.
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An interview with Vanessa McAuley, Liv Knight, and Chrissy Isgrove from Barefaced Theatre Company as they prepare for their tour of the Henrik Ibsen classic, Hedda Gabler
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless with what he's been up to in the world of theatre. Plus there's a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with Sabrina Poole, Richard Vojvoda, and Libby Corrie, all about their original production of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey which is being staged at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless with what he's been up to lately, as well as a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with Liam Bailey, Director or Harvey from Southend Shakespeare Company, which opens in mid-March at the Palace Theatre in Southend.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless with what he's been up to in the world of theatre, plus there's a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with Michelle Thompson, Creative Director of Orange Elephant Theatre Company, who talks about the legacy of the company founder, Gretel, and their upcoming show, Now Man Up, about men's mental health and suicide.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you with what he's been up to, and there's a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with the poet Luke Wright about his experiences and his current tour entitled Later Life Letter
Also features some of Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you with what he's been up to theatrically, as well as a more creditable look at some of the upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with Mai Stacey and Abbie Want of the UEA's Minotaur Theatre, whose production of As You Like It opens in a few weeks at the UEA Drama Studio.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you about what he's been up to, as well as a more creditable look some upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with John Davis, Andy Reeve, and Phil Davey about the production of Samuel Beckett's masterpiece Waiting for Godot.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless with what he's been up to, theatrically speaking. There's also a more creditable look at what else is happening on stages across our region over the next few weeks.
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An interview with playwright, Tim Foley, about his latest play It Walks Around the House at Night which is heading on tour in Feb 2026 with Thick Skin Theatre.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you what he's been up to lately, and a more creditable look at what else is happening on stages across East Anglia.
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An interview with Annie Larkin and Billy Garner about their upcoming Xmas production, Santa & the Lost Letters.
There's also Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseles with what he's been up to lately, and a more creditable look at some upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with Jim Carter, Chairman of Southend Shakespeare Company, about their upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing
There's also Ray's usual look at his dull theatrical life, and a more creditable section where he offers shout-outs to some upcoming productions in our region.
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An interview with Rowan Fox-Noble of the King's Lynn Players, discussing his involvement in their latest production, Titanic the Musical
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless with what he's been up to and there's a more creditable look at some upcoming shows in our region.
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An interview with three of the company of the latest production in the Norwich Players Theatre Company season, The School for Scandal
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless talking about himself, and there's a more creditable look at some upcoming theatre in our region.
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An interview with Helen, Fiona, and Beth of Sudbury Dramatic Society about the production of Playhouse Creatures by April de Angelis that they are producing.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless with what he's been up to in the world of theatre, and there's a more creditable look at what else is coming up in our region over the next few weeks.
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An interview with Ian Gooda and Dale Hornsby who are playing fundamental roles in Watlington Players' production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.
Also features a little of Ray's usual nonsense as he updates you on what he's been up to lately, and there's a more creditable look at what else is coming up in the region over the next few weeks.
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An interview with Annie Larkin and Billy Garner of Nine Lives Theatre Company ahead of their upcoming autumn musical, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you with what he's been up to theatrically speaking, and there's a more creditable mention of a handful of productions happening in our region.
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An interview with Finn Kennedy Macmillan about his original piece entitled Behind the Screen which opens at the UEA Drama studio on the 2nd October.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what he's been up to lately, and there's also a more creditable look at what else is happening in the region over the next few weeks.
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An interview with Katie-Anna Whiting all about her company's new verbatim piece entitled Lorefolk which explores local and family folklore from around Norfolk and Suffolk.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless with what he's been up to lately, and there's the more creditable look at what else is happening in theatres across our region.
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A chat with Caitlin Woolrich, William McKinnell, Jay Tamames, Rhian Brooke, and Aura Guha about the production of Jekyll & Hyde that opens at the Maddermarket in Norwich on the 23rd Sept.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless telling you what he's been up to, and then there's a more creditable look at what else is coming up on stages in East Anglia over the next few weeks.
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A chat with Nathan Harrod about his latest show as drag queen and now psychic medium, Pfizer Minelli.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you with what he's been up to, as well as a more creditable mention of upcoming shows and auditions in our region.
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An interview with Mike Fahey-Wilson and Neil Arbon about the production of Value Engineering: Scenes from the Grenfell Inquiry playing at the Quay Theatre next month.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what he's been up to in the world of theatre, plus a much more creditable at look at what's going on in theatres elsewhere.
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An interview with John Mangan, Director and star of the stage production of Dad's Army being performed at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich.
Also feature's Ray usual self-involved nonsense, plus a more creditable look at what other theatre productions are happening in our region.
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An interview with Shem Jacobs and Nic Gordon all about Space Hamlet, the brand new production from Open Door Theatre written by Daniel Sturman and RC Staab, which is set to debut at the Norwich Puppet Theatre in August 2025.
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An interview with Robert Crighton, all about his three day festival of plays from the reign of Henry VIII, called Entertaining Henry
Also features Ray's usual brand of self-centred nonsense as he bores you stupid with what he's been up to lately. Plus there's the more creditable mentions of other shows happening in our region.
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A chat with Sophia Capasso, Director of the latest production from Play Nicely Theatre, entitled There is a Light and a Whistle for Attracting Attention.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you, whether you like it or not, about what he's been up to in the world of theatre. Then the episode ends on a creditable note as Ray gives a shout-out to some other upcoming productions in the region.
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An interview with Tilly Baron and Lee Gibbons, both of whom are playing integral roles in FADLOS' upcoming production of Everybody's Talking About Jamie.
There's also Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you with what he's been up to in the world of theatre, plus the more creditable mentions of upcoming shows and auditions in the region over the next few weeks.
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A chat with Simon Jaggers of the Dakota Collective, who has written a play called Gun to Your Head which will be touring East Anglia in May and beyond.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense, where, whether you like it or not, he tells you what he's been up to in the world of theatre. There's also a more creditable section where he gives a shout-out to some upcoming productions in our region.
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An interview with Mark Finbow, Jake Clarke, and Honey-Rose Cook, all three of whom are integral parts of the upcoming mini-series called Time Travelling with Myself filmed in Lowestoft.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense, and a look at some of the upcoming productions and auditions happening in our region over the next few weeks.
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A chat with Joe Seeney, whose original adaptation of the Franz Kafka novella is set to open at The Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich at the end of April.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where, whether you like it or not, he tells you all about his mundane life in the theatre. There's also the more creditable shout-outs for upcoming productions and auditions in East Anglia.
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An interview with Annie Larkin and Billy Garner of Nine Lives Theatre Company all about the production of Spongebob the Musical that's coming up at The Secret Garden in Wisbech.
Also features the usual nonsense from Ray about his mundane life in the theatre, plus a slightly more interesting look at some of the upcoming shows in East Anglia.
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A chat with the writer/performer Mark Farrelly ahead of his visit to East Anglia with his biographical show The Silence of Snow all about the life of writer Patrick Hamilton.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he regales with details of his boring theatre life. Plus there 's a few shout-outs for upcoming productions.
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A chat with Kat Tindall, director of CSODS' Feb 2025 production of Steel Magnolias. Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he regales you with boring info about his theatre life and also features a few shout-outs for upcoming productions across East Anglia.
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An interview with Sean Lang, writer, historian, and founding member of Cambridge-based theatre company called BOATS (Based on a True Story). There's also the usual look at what Ray has been up to and a preview of a few shows coming up in the next few weeks.
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A wide-ranging interview with ReDuck Producktions co-founder Hayley Evenett all about their upcoming pantomime, Beauty & the Beast at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay.
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A chat with a few of Ray's fellow castmates from the upcoming production of On Monday Next from Pockthorpe Light Operatic Players.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless telling you what he's been up to in the world of theatre.
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An interview with Kate, Freddie, and Erin from the newly-formed The Sixth Sense Collective talking all about their debut production, What I (Don't) Know About Autism.Also features Ray's usual nonsense.
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An interview with Eleanor and Georgia of Trial One Theatre ahead of the debut of their Freakfest event in Norwich.
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An interview with Sabrina and Adam, two of the leads in the Maddermarket Theatre's in-house production of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's HouseAlso features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you, whether you like it or not, what he's been up to theatre-wise recently.
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An interview with actor-writer Eloise Pennycott all about her career so far, the challenges she faces being part of the deaf community, and largely about the piece she's written for High Tide's new touring production, More...Ghost Stories by CandlelightAlso features Ray's usual nonsense where he regales with details of the boring stuff he's been up to in the world of theatre. There's also some shout-outs for some upcoming productions.
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An interview with Annie Larkin, Eva Mason, and Billy Garner of Nine Lives Theatre Company's upcoming musical production of Alice by HeartAlso features Ray's usual nonsense wherein he tells you what he's been up to theatre-wise lately, and gives some shout-outs to some other upcoming shows.
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An interview with three of the cast (Laura, Eliza, and Connie) playing central roles in Between the Bars' upcoming musical production called Fun Home which is set to open at the ADC Theatre later in September.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what he's been up to lately, as well as featuring a handful of shout-outs for upcoming productions in East Anglia.
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An interview with Joe, Shem, and Aimee from Burnt Coffee Theatre Company, in which we discuss their latest production, an original adaptation of the classic The Wind in the Willows.Also features a bit of nonsense from Ray about what he's been up to recently.
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A chat with Emily Starr, founder of the Starr Theatre Collective, a musical theatre workshop initiative for adults in the Cambridgeshire area.
Also features Ray's usual self-indulgent nonsense and some shout-outs for upcoming shows and auditions.
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A chat with Cromer Pavilion Theatre's Sales & Marketing Manager, Bethany Graham, in regards to their current annual Cromer Pier variety show.
Also, Ray takes you through his recent reviews and performance details, and features his usual look at some upcoming productions in our region.
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A wide-ranging interview with Peter Bottley, Eloise Hare, and Deakin van Leeuwen, who as The Plandits, will be taking their debut production, their original adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett classic, The Secret Garden on tour across East Anglia throughout July.
Also features Ray's usual nonsense, and a look at some of the upcoming productions in our region throughout July and August.
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An interview with Laura Saunders and Alisdair Buck, who are playing Rusty and Willard respectively, as part of Cambridge Theatre Company's production of the 1980s classic Kevin Bacon film, Footloose.In the interview, we discuss the highlights of the production, its soundtrack, and the joy of working with a quality cast. We also look at some of Laura and Alisdair's personal experiences on stage, and where it all started for them.
There's also the usual nonsense from Ray as he takes you through what he's been up to in the world of theatre lately, and he features some shout-outs for upcoming productions and audition opportunities too.
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A lively chat with three pivotal members of the cast of Shrek Jr being performed by the brilliant Rackheath Youth Theatre in July. Aside from talking about their roles and the rehearsals, we also touch upon their favourite performances and their plans for the future in the world of theatre.
There's also the usual nonsense from your host, Ray, as he takes you through a little bit of what he's been to lately (or not, as the case may be), and also gives a shout-out to a few upcoming productions and auditions taking place in our region over the next few weeks.
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Hear Sean Baker, director of the Combined Actors of Cambridge, talk about bringing Martin McDonagh's Hangmen to the stage at the ADC Theatre. We delve into the narrative of the show, set in Oldham in 1965, following Britain's second-best hangman, Harry Wade, as he faces up to life post-death penalty and with a spectre from his past coming back to haunt him. Sean shares behind-the-scenes secrets, from challenges in staging realistic hangings to casting dynamics.
Join me, Ray Tempesta, as I recount my recent theatrical endeavours as I took in shows ranging from "Frozen" at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane to a distinctly unglamorous shipping container in Norwich. Hear what I had to say about a few productions including the original play Elephant by fEAST Theatre and the gripping The Pillowman by 14/7 Theatre. There was also exciting news in store as Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society were one of the chosen few selected to produce a special anniversary edition of Les Miserables for the show's 40th anniversary in 2025.
Our episode wraps up with the usual look at some of the shows soon to hit the stage at theatres near you. Don't miss this episode packed with theatre insights, personal anecdotes, and upcoming performances that will hopefully leave you eager to book your next theatre trip!
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An interview with Sean Baker, Director of Combined Actors of Cambridge's production of the Martin McDonagh comedy thriller, Hangmen. Also features Ray's usual brand of nonsense as he tells you, whether you like it or not, what he's been up to in the world of theatre, and he also gives a handful of shout-outs to upcoming productions in the region.
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An interview with John Hales, Charlie Randall, and Nick Murray Brown ahead of 14-7 Theatre's production of The Pillowman (by Martin McDonagh) hitting the stages at a few venues in Norfolk and Suffolk.
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An interview with Andrea Wilson, Emmie Wright, and Briony Thompson, ahead of CSODS production of 9to5 opening at the Cromer Pavilion Theatre. Also features the usual shout-outs for upcoming shows across East Anglia, and a quick glance at Ray's dull existence.
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An interview with Annie Eddington, Director of Sudbury Dramatic Society's latest production, the wonderful Lucy Kirkwood play, The WelkinAlso features Ray's usual brand of self-indulgent nonsense.
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An interview with Dean Akrill, Writer and Director of Fuzzy, produced by SCART in Sprowston. Also a look at the shows Ray has seen recently, and some shout-outs for upcoming productions.
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An interview with Sean Lang and Sarah Ingram, writer and director respectively of the latest production from Combined Actors of Cambridge.
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An interview with Drama Mavericks' founder, David Lester, ahead of their debut production - Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage. Also features a look at what Ray has been up to recently, and previews of some upcoming productions in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.
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An interview with Molly Cutter and Andrew Macmillan of the brand new East & Under Theatre Company
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An interview with Sabrina Poole (writer, director, and general dogsbody), Emma Smith, and Barney Matley, all of whom play a pivotal role in the production set to be staged at Norwich's Maddermarket Theatre.
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An interview with Michelle Hutchings ahead of the reprisal of her award-winning production of Queers at Assembly House Norwich from the 15-17 Feb. Also features a catch-up on what your host has been up to, as well as a look at some upcoming shows in East Anglia.
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An interview with Scott Meacock, writer and director of The Little Mermaid pantomime at HATS (Horning Amateur Theatrical Society). Plus a look at the pantos Ray has seen lately, and the usual shout-outs for upcoming productions in our region.
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An interview with Jennie Scott-Reid, Jenny Scudamore, and Rebecca Hawker, ahead of their production of Alan Ayckbourn's Season's Greetings at the ADC Theatre in Cambridge.
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An interview with Peter Baker and Philippa Carson ahead of them starring in the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds pantomime, Snow White, featuring Dame Judi Dench.
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An interview with Annie Larkin and Georgia Smith of Nine Lives Theatre Company ahead of their production of Carrie the Musical at The Secret Garden in Wisbech.
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An interview with Greg Hanson, Director of Bring Out Your Dead Productions, ahead of their Halloween show, The Black Cat and other tales.
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An interview with Martha Loader, award-winning writer of Splinter and actor Sarah Livingstone, who is starring in the play as it tours East Anglia.
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An interview with Sian Couture, Artistic Director of Irving Stage Company, and Director of the company's latest production, Sweeney Todd at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.
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Ray has a chat with Jill Korn about her upcoming audio drama, The Glad Giver , which is all about Julian of Norwich. Ray also briefly reviews Spotlights the musical at the Maddermarket, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.
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An interview with Callan Durrant, Co-Director of Reflex Theatre, about their latest production, Call Me John
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A chat with Thom Bailey ahead of his performances of Three Kings at The Maddermarket with the newly-formed Man Alive Theatre.
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An interview with the celebrated playwright, Lucy Kirkwood, in which we primarily discuss The Welkin.
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Featuring five cast members from Rackheath Youth Theatre's production of Matilda Jr. Also features the usual updates from Ray about his boring life, and a few shout-outs for upcoming shows and auditions in East Anglia.
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An interview with Catriona, Matt, and Jonathan ahead of their production of Urinetown.
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An interview with Casey Divall and India Crittenden, writers of the brand-new Spotlights musical which is soon to hit stages in East Anglia and London.
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An interview with Tilly Baron, Ryan Standing, and Nick Bird ahead of FADLOS' upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors. Also features a look at what Ray's been up to lately, plus mentions of a few upcoming shows in East Anglia.
An interview with Sarah and Adam from Bury St Edmunds Operatic & Dramatic Society ahead of their upcoming production of Shakespeare in Love, plus a look at what Ray has been up to lately and some other shows happening in the region in the next few weeks.
An interview with Ella Dorman-Gajic and Maddy Corner, writer and director respectively of TRADE presented by Žena Productions. Also a quick look at some upcoming shows in the region over the next few weeks.
An interview with Jack Rudd, George Bartlett-Archery, and Kylara Pope from Echo Youth Theatre ahead of their upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors.
An interview with Greg Hanson and Hattie Ashton, co-Artistic Directors of Suffolk's Bring Out Your Dead Theatre, ahead of their upcoming performances of Forewarned, Forearmed at Bury St Edmunds' Guildhall. Also features Ray talking his usual brand of nonsense, plus a look at a few shows coming up over the next few weeks.
An interview with Christian Jenner, Director of Irving Stage Company's production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile. Also features the usual nonsense from Ray plus a look at some upcoming shows and auditions in East Anglia.
An interview with Lucy, Nuala, and Anna from Spinning Wheel Theatre about their upcoming tour of The Velveteen Rabbit, plus a look at some other stuff as usual.
A bonus episode, entirely occupied by the company of experienced pros Gillian Bevan and Michael Higgs, who are featuring in Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds' production of The Children.
An interview with Ian Britten-Hull, actor and co-founder of AMA Theatre Company. Also a not-so-brief look at what Ray has been up to lately and a glance at some upcoming shows and audition opportunities in the region.
An interview with April Nash, Marketing Co-ordinator at Maddermarket Theatre ahead of the three emergency/impromptu shows they've organised. A look also at some other shows happening in the region over the next few weeks.
An interview with Aaron Weight, Nick Reynolds, and Helen Fullerton of Suffolk-based improv comedy troupe, Insert Laughter Here. Also mentions for Rackheath Players, Sheringham Little Theatre, Peterborough Mask Theatre, Cambridge Youth Opera, Sudbury Dramatic Society, The Maddermarket, and University of East Anglia.
An interview with Caroline Manley, Director of Rackheath Players' production of The Wedding Singer. Also features uninteresting updates on what Ray has been up to, and a few shout-outs for shows and auditions coming up in East Anglia over the next few weeks.
An interview with Joe Flatt, Director of Dead Funny at the Maddermarket, plus a look at some other shows and auditions coming up in the next few weeks.
An interview with Izzie Porter and Mary Carpenter, co-directors of the Sprowston Parish Players pantomime, Red Riding Hood. Also features a few shout-outs for shows and audition opportunities in the East Anglian region.
Ray couldn't be arsed to interview anyone this time, so instead decided to bore his audience stupid by nattering away to himself for approx. 13 mins.
An interview with Daisy Plackett and Simon Michael Morgan of Strange Fascination Theatre. Also features mention of Ray's involvement with Yippee-Ki-Yay!, the parody musical from Open Door Theatre and a quick look at some of the other pantomimes taking place in our region.
An interview with Chris Clarkson and Ewan Grant ahead of their run of The Legend of Robin Hood at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Also featuring a review of The Book of Will at the Maddermarket in Norwich, and a look at some upcoming shows and auditions.
An interview with a handful of cast members from the Norwich Players (Maddermarket) production of The Book of Will, plus a look at some of the upcoming shows in the region in the next few weeks.
An interview with Danny O'Hara, Steven Keyworth, and Vanessa McAuley ahead of Slow Theatre's upcoming production, Haunted Deepdale: The Ghosthunter's Mark. Also features a review of Lore of the Saelvatici by Steven C Davis and Wulfenstaeg, plus the usual look at upcoming shows in the East Anglian region.
An interview with Becca Bindang and Alex Scott Fairley regarding Funnelwick Limb's production, The Chronicles of Atom & Luna as it heads out on tour this autumn. Additonally, your host, Ray Tempesta, talks a bit about the productions that he's involved in, and there's also the usual shout-outs for some upcoming shows and auditions going on across East Anglia.
An interview with Jeremy Fletcher of Sheepish Productions ahead of their tour of The Last Motel reaching East Anglia. Also features a review of Limbik Theatre's Rebel Rabble at Mousehold Heath in Norwich and a look at some upcoming shows and auditions in the region.
An interview with Lottie Walker of Blue Fire Theatre Company ahead of their visit to East Anglia with Kemp's Jig and Marie Lloyd Stole My Life. Also features a look at what your host, Ray Tempesta, has been up to, a monologue performed by Ray, and some mentions of upcoming shows and auditions in the region.
An interview with Tom Appleton, CEO and Artistic Director at Jubilee Youth Opera, plus an insight into Open Door Theatre's recent info/workshop for their brand new musical, Yippee-Ki-Yay! There's also the usual mentions of upcoming auditions and performances in the region too.
An interview with Christopher Sainton-Clark, founder of Raising Cain Productions, a review of The Secret Garden at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, and a look at a few upcoming auditions and shows in the East Anglian region.
Featuring an interview with Olivia Carruthers and David Whitney from The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds' production of The Secret Garden. Also an early look at the rehearsal process for The Sewell Barn Theatre's upcoming production of The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood, and a quick sideways glance at some upcoming shows and auditions in the East Anglian region.
An interview with Mark Finbow of The Keeper's Daughter Theatre Company ahead of the continuation of their tour of The Time Machine. Plus a review of A Midsummer Night's Dream staged at Lavenham Hall in Suffolk and a look at some upcoming shows and audition opportunities in the region.
An interview with The Peterborough Revellers ahead of their upcoming production of The Little Shop of Horrors, a review of Quill & Inkling's The Prisoner of Zenda, and a look at a few upcoming shows and audition opportunities in the region.
Featuring an interview with Ivan Wilkinson, co-founder of Quill & Inkling Theatre Company, ahead of their next round of dates in their tour of The Prisoner of Zenda. I also preview The Welkin, which I have recently been cast in, which will be in October at The Sewell Barn Theatre. And there's the usual hasty look at some shows and auditions coming up in the region in the next few weeks.
An interview with Gemma Mayes, the Director of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Lavenham Hall, a review of The Three Musketeers at The Maddermarket, and a look at a few upcoming shows in the region.
An interview with some of the cast of the Maddermarket's latest in-house production, The Three Musketeers, plus a review of Sound Ideas' performance of Priscilla - Queen of the Desert, and a look at a few audition opportunities and shows coming up in the East Anglian region.
A review of Crude Apache's brand new play, We Will Stand, an interview with Hannah Drury and Phil Lewis of Peterborough's Mask Theatre ahead of their upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, and a look at some shows and audition opportunities coming up in the next few weeks.
A review of Orca as directed by Sabrina Poole at Sewell Barn Theatre, an interview with Sudbury Dramatic Society's Sara Knight, plus a look at some upcoming shows and audition opportunities in the region.
A review of Threshold Theatre's A Chorus Line, an interview with Norwich-based actor Joanna Swan, who features in Crude Apache Theatre's latest production, We Will Stand, and a brief look at a few upcoming shows in the region.
A review of Shrek The Musical as performed by CSODS in Cromer, an interview with Sabrina Poole, director of Orca at Sewell Barn Theatre, and a look at some upcoming shows and auditions in East Anglia.
Featuring a review of Old Buckenham Players' performance of And Then There Were None, an interview with Threshold Theatre's April Nash, and a look at a few upcoming shows in the East Anglian region.
Featuring a review of Art at The Maddermarket in Norwich, and an interview with Joseph Betts ahead of his upcoming performance in Shrek the Musical at Cromer Pier Theatre.
A look at the first few performances of The Girl on the Train, and an interview with the show's Director, Mustard Theatre's Steven Phipps.
A review of Stowmarket Operatic and Dramatic Society production of Our House, the Madness musical. An in-depth insider's view of the rehearsal process and cast of Mustard Theatre's The Girl on the Train, and a look at upcoming shows in the East Anglian region.
An intro to the East Anglian Theatre Podcast, featuring an interview with Ray Tempesta, plus information about upcoming shows in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.