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Theatre Audience Podcast

Natalie Maher & Darren Murphy

Step into the captivating world of live performance with the Theatre Audience Podcast! Hosted by the dynamic duo, Natalie and Darren and special guests. This ongoing series promises to whisk you away into the heart of the theatre scene.Every Thursday afternoon, we bring you insights into the latest shows, buzz-worthy theatre news, and exclusive interviews with industry insiders. It"s your backstage pass to the drama, the laughter, and the sheer magic of the stage.Join us on this exhilarating

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39:43

Curtain Call: Our Theatre Highlights of 2025

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

2026/01/01

In the final episode of Season 5, Darren and Natalie look back on an extraordinary year in theatre, sharing the productions that moved them, thrilled them, and stayed with them long after the curtain fell. From bold new writing and immersive experiences to reimagined classics and unforgettable performances, this episode is a love letter to the shows that defined 2025.They revisit standout moments fromRetrograde,Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet,Grease Immersive Movie Musical,KENREX,This Bitter

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25:05

Backstage chat with Damon Gould

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2025/12/29

In this special stand-alone episode, Darren sits down withDamon Gould, currently starring as Noel in the cult musicalRide the CycloneatSouthwark Playhouse.Ride the Cycloneis a darkly comic, offbeat musical that has built a devoted global following. After six teenagers die in a freak roller-coaster accident, they find themselves in limbo, offered one final chance at life. Strange, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, the show explores identity, longing, fantasy, and the versions of ourselves we wish

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32:46

Festive Spectacle & Feral History: The Red Shoes & Oh...

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2025/12/25

This episode celebrates two completely different - but equally exhilarating - nights at the theatre. From sweeping, cinematic dance storytelling to full-throttle historical chaos, we explore why live performance continues to thrill, surprise, and transport. One is a five-star festive classic - The Red Shoes -that dazzles the senses; the other - Oh Mary! - is a riotously funny West End sensation that gleefully tears up the rulebook.The Red Shoes - New Adventures / Matthew BourneInspired by Hans

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24:34

Victoria Scone in Conversation: Drag, Dames & Panto...

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2025/12/24

Today on the podcast, Darren is joined by trailblazing drag artist, actor and cabaret starVictoria Scone- a performer who made herstory onRuPaul’s Drag Race UKand went on to wow audiences internationally onCanada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World. From redefining drag on screen to commanding stages across the UK, Victoria’s career is a joyful collision of theatre, comedy, music and fearless self-expression.Currently, Victoria is bringing full dame energy to the festive season asDame TrottinJack and

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39:05

Daniel’s Husband, Gawain & the Green Knight and Most...

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2025/12/18

This week Darren and Natalie explore three strikingly different productions - each asking big questions about love, belief, bravery and connection - from intimate relationship drama to festive comedy and razor-sharp contemporary writing. Daniel’s Husband, Gawain and the Green Knightand Most Favoured with backstage chat with actor Alexander Arnold.Daniel’s Husband–Marylebone TheatreDaniel and Mitchell appear to have it all: successful careers, a beautifully curated home, devoted friends, and a deep

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27:16

Christmas Show Special: Panto, Pop, Princes & Pure...

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2025/12/14

It’s the most theatrical time of the year, andTheatre Audience Podcastis celebrating the festive season with a Christmas Show Special packed full of pantomime, parody and seasonal spectacle. Darren and Natalie discuss their views on; Beauty and the Beastat Churchill Theatre, Ebony ScroogeatSadler’s Wells East, The Fit Princeand Jack and the Beanstalk - both atKing’s Head Theatre and Cinderellaat theRose Theatre.Beauty and the Beast–Churchill TheatreThis lavish festive spectacular brings fairy-tale

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32:22

John Patrick Elliot

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2025/12/08

In this exclusive backstage-with session, Darren sits down with award-winning composer, producer, and performer John Patrick Elliott. Originally from West Yorkshire, John has done everything from touring across Europe with his project The Little Unsaid to creating live electronic scores for major theatre productions. He won “Best Composer” at the Stage Debut Awards 2022 for his work on Cruise - and he’s also composed for the Royal Shakespeare Company and has a whole catalogue of genre-hopping,

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29:38

Porn Play, The Mousetrap & The Grim

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2025/12/04

This week Darren and Natalie explore three thrilling productions shaking up London’s stages -from the dark corners of digital desire withPorn Play, to an eternal whodunnit –The Mousetrapand a macabre new comedy with a supernatural twist –The Grim.Porn PlayA sell-out world premiere that’s as provocative as it is powerful.Ambika Mod(One Day, This Is Going to Hurt) stars as Ani, a rising academic whose secret addiction to violent pornography threatens to unravel her entire world. Directed byJosie

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33:33

The Line of Beauty & All My Sons

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2025/11/27

This week Darren and Natalie explore two masterful productions that examine ambition, morality, and the price of desire - from the glittering privilege of 1980s Britain to the guilt and grief of post-war America.The Line of BeautyStep into Thatcher’s Britain through the eyes of Nick Guest, a young man seduced by a world of wealth, politics and sensuality. Moving into the lavish Notting Hill home of his university friend Toby, Nick finds himself drawn into the lives of Toby’s ambitious father, Tory

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23:37

MJ The Musical & Mary Page Marlowe

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2025/11/13

This week Darren and Natalie dive into two powerhouse productions lighting up the West End - the electrifyingMJ The MusicalandMary Page Marlowe, starring screen legendsSusan SarandonandAndrea Riseborough.MJ The MusicalThe smash-hit Broadway production moonwalks into the West End! With a book byLynn Nottageand direction/choreography byChristopher Wheeldon, this spectacular show takes audiences behind the scenes of Michael Jackson’s 1992DangerousWorld Tour. Featuring over 25 of his biggest hits -

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25:47

The Unbelievers, The Choir of Man & The Wanderers

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2025/11/06

This week Darren and Natalie explore three very different but equally profound productions -The Unbelieversat the Royal Court,The Choir of Manin the West End, andThe Wanderersat the Marylebone Theatre.The UnbelieversThe Unbelievers- the highly anticipated new play from acclaimed writerNick Payne(Constellations,We Live in Time) - now playing at theRoyal Court Theatre.When a teenager vanishes, time fractures. His mother refuses to give up hope.The Unbelieversis a haunting exploration of grief,

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40:40

Crocodile Fever, Punch & The Assembled Parties

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2025/10/30

This week Darren and Natalie dive into three wildly different yet equally compelling productions currently electrifying London’s stages -Crocodile Feverat the Arcola Theatre,Punchin the West End, andThe Assembled Partiesat Hampstead Theatre.Crocodile FeverFirst up, it’s mayhem in 1970s Northern Ireland inMeghan Tyler’sCrocodile Feverat theArcola Theatre, directed byMehmet Ergen. This surreal, blood-soaked black comedy tells the story of two estranged sisters -Rachael Rooneyas fiery, gun-wielding

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32:47

MUSIK, Importance of Being Earnest & Entertaining...

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2025/10/23

This week Darren and Natalie explore three standout productions lighting up London’s stages -Entertaining Mr Sloaneat the Young Vic, The Importance of Being Earnestin the West End, andMUSIKat Wilton’s Music Hall.Entertaining Mr Sloane – Young VicFinally,Entertaining Mr Sloanestorms into theYoung Vicwith a thrilling new production ofJoe Orton’sscandalous classic. Directed byNadia Fall, this darkly comic revival starsTamzin Outhwaiteas Kath,Jordan Stephensas the seductive Mr Sloane, andDaniel

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15:24

Clarkston & Just For One Day – Connection, Hope, and...

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2025/10/16

This week Darren reviewsClarkstonat Trafalgar Theatre - a beautifully observed, quietly powerful story about friendship, longing, and the search for meaning in small-town America.Clarkston – Trafalgar TheatreFrom Tony Award-winning writerSamuel D. Hunter(The Whale),Clarkstonfollows Jake, played byHeartstopper’sJoe Locke and Chris, as the brooding Ruaridh Mollica, two young men working dead-end jobs at a Costco on the edge of town. As their lives intertwine, the play explores identity, loneliness,

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40:37

30 Years of Frantic Assembly

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2025/10/09

This week we’re celebrating three decades of one of the UK’s most exciting and influential theatre companies -Frantic Assembly. Known around the world for their bold physical storytelling and collaborative spirit, Frantic has transformed how theatre is made, studied, and experienced.In this special anniversary episode, we dive into:Ignition– their groundbreaking free talent development programme for young people, recently saved through a major fundraising campaign.Lost Atoms– the brand-new 30th

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16:56

Monster at Seven Dials Playhouse & Backstage with...

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2025/10/06

This week, Darren goes backstage with Abigail Hood, the acclaimed writer behindMonster, a gripping and thought-provoking drama exploring the ripple effects of crimes committed in childhood, forgiveness, and the cycles of trauma.Monster – Seven Dials PlayhousePresented by Veritas Theatre Company and KEPOW! Theatre Company,Monsteris a triple OFFIE-nominated and one OFFIE-winning production, directed by Kevin Tomlinson. Set across two decades, the play follows Kayleigh, a troubled teenager growing up

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51:38

Not Your Superwoman, The Code, Ben Forster Album...

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2025/10/02

This week we dive into some of the most compelling productions in London’s theatre scene with The Cide and Not Your Superwoman. We celebrate live music with Ben Forster’s album launch, and Darren sits down with playwright Amy Rosenthal to discuss her new playThe Party Girls.Not Your Superwoman – Bush TheatreDarren reviews this poignant and witty production that explores mother-daughter relationships, identity, and the experience of Caribbean heritage in contemporary Britain. The show stars Golda

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Exclusive chat with Stratford East's Lisa Spirling...

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Today we’re joined by two women at the helm of one of London’s most historic and exciting theatres. Stratford East, founded back in 1884, has always been a place for global stories told in the heart of East London. It’s the home of Joan Littlewood’s revolutionary spirit and a launchpad for generations of theatre-makers, from Barbara Windsor to Cynthia Erivo.Now stepping into this legacy areLisa Spirling, the new Artistic Director and Co-CEO, andHanna Streeter, the new Executive Director and Co-CEO

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41:38

The Pitchfork Disney – King’s Head Theatre &...

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

2025/09/25

This week we delve into the darkly compelling world ofThe Pitchfork Disneyat King’s Head Theatre. Darren reviews this intense and unforgettable play, exploring its surreal storytelling, psychological tension, and the electric performances that bring the story to life.Backstage Interview – Ned Costello & Elizabeth ConnickDarren goes backstage to speak with Ned Costello and Elizabeth Connick, who play the enigmatic twin characters Presley and Haley. They share insights into their preparation, the

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21:28

Silence, Sisters & Chaos: Fringe Highlights

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

2025/09/11

This week on the podcast, we journey through the bold, inventive, and utterly captivating theatre that’s lighting up London and beyond. From revolutionary silence to scandalous sisters and chaotic coming-of-age, we explore three productions that are pushing boundaries, thrilling audiences, and reminding us why live theatre matters.Deaf RepublicWe’ll start with the Royal Court’s production ofDeaf Republic, Dead Centre and Zoë McWhinney’s adaptation of Ilya Kaminsky’s poetry collection. It’s set in a

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