x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Curtain Call Podcast

Broadway Podcast Network

From the dresser in the wings the A-list star in the dressing room; from the production manager putting the tour together to the sound mixer out front at Glastonbury...hear what it really takes to make an event happen and immerse yourself into the world of entertainment across the cultural landscape from London’s West End to the American desert and Burning Man. Experience a creative"s life as you never have before with unparalleled access to the events you love.

arts performing arts

All Episodes

29:44

Welcome to the Rock - Ep 2

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/09/11

“Welcome to the Rock!” is a behind the curtain peek of the multi-award winning musical Come From Away - and what it takes to get a show from a seed of an idea all the way to a Broadway hit and beyond. In this episode, meet the real inhabitants of Gander, Newfoundland and the Come From Away’s that you see on stage in the musical, including Captain Beverley Bass, Sheriff Oz Fudge and many more. The voices you will hear in this episode: Oz Fudge - Former Sheriff of Gander David Hein and Irene

en

30:19

Welcome to the Rock - Ep 1

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/09/10

“Welcome to the Rock!” is a behind the curtain look at the musical hit Come From Away. Listen to the incredible real-life story of the passengers from all over the world that were grounded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland in the wake of the events of 9/11. In the first episode, the creative team behind Come From Away discuss their personal experiences on the journey of the musical. In this episode, the creative team behind Come From Away discuss their personal experiences on the journey of

en

35:12

160 - Grace Aki, Actress, Comedienne, Podcaster

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/09/08

Listeners to Broadway Radio’s “Today on Broadway” will recognise Grace, as she has recently joined the line up alongside Matt Tamanini and Ashley Stevens. Grace Aki is an actress, stand up comedienne and podcaster in her own right - you can find her podcast “Tell Me on a Sunday” on all good streaming platforms. Grace Aki is a powerhouse. The energy she brings to every episode of Today on Broadway is palpable, and when I heard that Grace was performing her one woman show “To Free a Mockingbird”, I

en

32:42

159 - The Wardrobe Esnsemble

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/08/03

This week’s guests are Bristol's The Wardrobe Ensemble - a group of young theatre makers who met whilst studying drama. They create new pieces that explore modern themes through intimate storytelling, with the Wardrobe Ensembles’ nine core members garnering praise up and down the country for their innovative productions. With their shows cut short because of the COVID pandemic, this group of young enthusiastic creatives decided to put on not only a show, but a whole festival of shows...Theatre on

en

68:56

Ghost Shows: Episode 4 - Restoration

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/05/18

2021 had felt like a beacon of hope, and the new year promised the restart we were all waiting for. But as the year ticked over, shows programmed for the new year, for Spring for Summer even well into the future that started to feel uncertain, then impossible, and inevitably, they were cancelled too. According to current government guidelines, supposedly, theatres will be able to reopen in a few weeks time. But the closer we get to reopening, how likely is it that we will get what our theatrical

en

60:27

Ghost Shows: Episode 3 - Hope

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/04/20

In the attempt to resurrect live theatre while navigating constantly shifting terrain, how far can hope get you? How do you make theatre when the world keeps changing, when time keeps collapsing, when the earth beneath your feet keeps sinking into bog? And how do you communicate with a government who seems to be operating on a different frequency somewhere in a separate universe? In order of appearance: Kwame Kwei-Armah (Director) Adele Thomas (Director, Presenter) Sunita Hinduja (Stage

en

3:05

Ghost Shows Call Out

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/04/08

While we wait for Episode 3 to drop (20th April 2021), we'd like to know if you were taking part in a "Ghost Show" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

2:30

Easter Trailer

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/03/30

Enjoy your Easter Holiday. Stay safe. Be kind. Listen next week for details on how you can get involved in a very special episode of Ghost Shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

44:07

Ghost Shows: Episode 2 - Lockdown

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/03/23

Ghost Shows follows the shows that were conceived, programmed and even rehearsed in 2020 but were closed down before they’d even opened. This is not a historical document - this is an emotional record of the first few months of lockdown. This is our untold story. If you haven’t listened to the first episode, we'd really encourage you to do so. In Episode 1, we chronicled the lead up to the mass closures of theatres in March last year, and some of the individual shows that never made it to the

en

39:17

Ghost Shows: Episode 1 - 16 March, 2020

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/03/16

A year on from theatres closing their doors, ‘Ghost Shows’ asks what happened to the shows that were created, rehearsed and tech'ed but never lived in front of audiences? Presented by freelance opera director, Adele Thomas, the series features interviews with freelance performers, stage technicians, creatives and production staff from a variety of productions across the UK. From ‘the announcement’, through the confusion of government updates, in and out of lockdown, ‘Ghost Shows’ explores the

en

22:50

Freelancers Make: A Theatre Podcast Ep 3

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/01/21

Sally Beck Wippman, an American Director, had just moved back to the UK a few months before the pandemic sent the country into lockdown. Far from family, and without an established place in the UK theatre community, she found solace in Freelancers Make Theatre Work - and the Migrants in Theatre movement. In this episode, Sally takes us into an empty Tobacco Factory Theatres in Bristol, England to reminisce on past productions and dreaming of future ones... She is joined by actor Joe

en

25:21

Freelancers Make: A Theatre Podcast Ep 2

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2021/01/05

In this episode, Lighting Designer Prema Mehta returns to Storyhouse during the pandemic to reflect on previous experiences there, and also to show what a theatre freelancer feels like when they are no longer able to go into work with theatres shut. Prema has designed the lighting for over 200 productions, and works across the UK. Recent work includes productions at The Royal Court, Sheffield Theatres, Shakespeare’s Globe, Storyhouse, and The Young Vic. She has also designed for Madame Tussauds, The

en

28:54

Annual Christmas Episode #4

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2020/12/24

We thought we’d bring you a little bit of cheer in the form of our annual Christmas podcast. This year we turn our ears towards the creator of the world of The Wizard of Oz which, of course, begat the megahit musical “Wicked”. In this slightly different Christmas tale by L Frank Baum, Santa encounters an unfortunate series of events that may or may not prevent him from delivering his presents. Baum’s short story “A Kidnapped Santa” has it all. Santa. Elves. Pixies. Knooks and Rils (don’t

en

17:11

Freelancers Make: A Theatre Podcast Ep 1

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2020/12/15

Paule is an Olivier and Tony award-winning freelance lighting designer. She is an associate director of the National Theatre and of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures. She has worked on shows like Ocean at the End of the Lane, Angels in America, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Les Mis, Warhorse and Follies. Her designs have transported audiences and characters to heaven, deep into the ocean, through the inner workings of a child's mind, through wars, and into dreams. She is a

en

4:03

Freelancers Make: A Theatre Podcast - Trailer

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2020/12/10

A little bite-size morsel of what's to come from the Freelancers Make Theatre team. A fantastic insight into the world of theatre in lockdown and it's anticipated return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

74:28

No Pressure Podcast - George MacKay

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2020/11/04

No Pressure is all about artists, freelancers, creatives and creators like George MacKay - the people that make things happen, who are up against it every day, and work tirelessly behind the scenes (and as in George’s case) in front of the camera too. This podcast was recorded at the tail end of the first UK lockdown in the summer of 2020, just before George was due to start filming a new project, "Wolf". He's one of the busiest actors around. so getting some sit-down time with him was a real

en

28:38

158 - The Survival Tour Success

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2020/10/22

We catch up with Proper Production's Mark Ward and Loud Sound's Steven Reynolds as they take us through their journey from Newcastle to London via Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Reading, Oxford, Brighton and more. The #WeMakeEvents campaign continues to highlight the precarious position of freelancers and suppliers in the live events industries. Topics discussed. as you can imagine, include saddle soreness and crashing into buses. Donate to the campaign We Make Events "Asks" Curtain Call

en

29:04

157 - David Hunter and "Songs for a New World"

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2020/10/14

We return to our first ever interviewee. Over five years ago, I sat down with West End actor David Hunter to chat about his career and recorded it, even though we didn’t know at that point we’d even have a podcast. Those were different times, for sure. This week, we did an online call to talk about his return to the West End stage after nearly 10 months. “Songs for a New World” was the first musical to appear on a stage in London’s West End since lockdown and I was there to witness what was a

en

24:22

156 - Special: Survival Tour, Episode 1

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2020/10/06

After a successful event lighting the Thames-side venues in London (and beyond) in red on August 11, followed by a global day of action on the 30th of September where over 2,300 venues around the world were lit in red...proving that even when there is no show..there IS a show... the next event is already taking place. The Survival Tour. A 1500 km bike ride from Newcastle to London via major cities around England. I sat down with Steve Reynolds from Loud Sound and Mark Ward of Proper Productions, two

en

39:38

155 - Fizzy Sherbet Podcast

Curtain Call Podcast ·

2020/10/03

Tamara von Werthern, Lily McLeish and Josephine Starte are the podcast equivalent of the Three Musketeers - bringing justice and equality to the world of online audio theatrical drama. The Fizzy Sherbert Podcast is an extension of an idea that brought together the brightest female writing, directing and acting talent to the Hackney Attic. When Covid-19 hit, they needed to make sure that the momentum wasn’t lost, so they packed up their trunks and headed online. Fizzy Sherbert Website Fizzy Sherbert

en

172 results

Similar Podcasts

Podcast Patapoe

0d0a

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power

Mia Z. Edwards

九霄电台

九霄电台

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host

The Magnus Archives

Rusty Quill