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PODCAST

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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33:12

American Psycho, The Producers & The Opera Locos

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

2026/03/05

This week Darren and Natalie take on three wildly different theatrical experiences - from razor-sharp satire withThe Producersand dark musical thrillsAmerican Psychoto outrageous operatic comedy -The Opera Locos.The Opera Locos – Sadler’s WellsThe madcap Spanish companyYllanabrings its international hitThe Opera Locosto Sadler’s Wells, turning the world of grand opera completely on its head. This riotous comedy follows a group of eccentric opera singers competing for a prestigious prize, but their

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50:09

Behind the Portrait: Keala Settle & Hal Fowler on...

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

2026/03/02

In this special backstage episode, Natalie sits down withKeala SettleandHal Fowler, the stars ofMrs. Presidentat the Charing Cross Theatre - a gripping reimagining of Mary Lincoln’s fight to reclaim her reputation after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.Keala Settle delivers a powerhouse performance as a woman vilified by history, navigating grief, public scrutiny and the crushing weight of expectation. Opposite her, Hal Fowler plays photographer Mathew Brady, the man tasked with restoring her

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42:49

Love, Laughter & Into the Woods

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2026/02/26

This week, Darren and Natalie bring you backstage moments, bold new musical theatre, immersive magic and political satire with a photo call forWorld’s Greatest Lover, Natalie took her school kids to seeInto the woodsand Darren attended the press night ofI’m Sorry, Prime Minister.World’s Greatest Lover – Photo Call & Cast ChatsWe were at the photo call for the high-energy pop-rock musicalWorld’s Greatest Lover, featuring music and book byJulien Salviaand lyrics and book byLudovic-Alexandre Vidal-

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28:26

Inside The Opera Locos with Yllana’s Joseph O’Curneen

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2026/02/22

In this week’s episode, Darren is joined by Joseph O’Curneen - founding member of internationally acclaimed Spanish theatre company Yllana - to talk about the glorious chaos that isThe Opera Locos.Returning to London following standing ovations,The Opera Locostakes over Sadlers Well’s Theatre for a strictly limited run. This vibrant comic opera experience blends world-class singing with outrageous physical comedy, fusing the grandeur of Mozart, Verdi and Puccini with pop anthems from Whitney

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38:31

Memory, Music & The Weight of What We Carry

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

2026/02/19

This week Darren and Natalie explore three powerful productions that examine legacy, longing and the stories we pass down - through history -Here there are Blueberries, through song -Ballad Lines, and through quiet acts of courage -The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.Here There Are BlueberriesA haunting and urgent new play inspired by a real-life photo album discovered in an archive - images taken by Nazi officers at Auschwitz. As archivists begin to piece together the lives behind the

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47:43

Sixteen Postcodes. One Story. Backstage with Jessica...

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

2026/02/17

This week we’re joined by comedian, writer and performerJessica Regan, a regular voice onThe Guilty Feminist Podcast, to talk about her bold and brilliantly personal one-woman show16 Postcodes.Following sell-out, critically acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Pleasance Theatre,16 Postcodesmakes its London premiere atKing's Head Theatre. The show chronicles Jessica’s real-life journey through London’s crumbling private rental market - and in a twist that makes every performance

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37:25

Love, Legacy & What We Hold On To

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2026/02/12

This week Darren and Natalie cover a packed episode spanning major casting announcements, explosive physical theatre, and an intimate world premiere that cuts straight to the heart.We were at the Thomas Hopkins Productions press launch announcing three exciting productions:Maureen Lipmanstarring inAllegraWendi PetersleadingGloriousAndThe Jonathan Larson Project, celebrating the visionary composer behindRentandTick, Tick… Boom!A glimpse at what promises to be an exciting season ahead.Frantic

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38:13

Courage, Legacy & the Stories We Tell Ourselves

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2026/02/05

This week Darren and Natalie explore three powerful productions that wrestle with truth, legacy and the cost of standing by your convictions - from the Wild West with High Noon to the White House with Mrs. President and the glittering wreckage of the Jazz Age with Beautiful Little Fool.High NoonA searing stage adaptation of the legendary Western that once served as an allegory for Hollywood’s blacklist,High Noonfeels chillingly relevant today. Set in real time and running without an interval, the

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39:57

Courage, Parenthood, Childhood & Survival

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2026/01/29

This week Darren and Natalie take on a powerful and wide-ranging episode, exploring Safe Haven, Mother.Dad, A Grain of Sand, and The Olive Boy - four very different plays that confront survival, morality, parenthood and resilience, from global humanitarian crises to deeply personal stories of growing up and finding your way.Safe HavenSet in the aftermath of the First Gulf War, Safe Haven charts the brutal suppression of the Kurdish uprising in northern Iraq and the desperate flight of two million

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43:07

There’s Nothing Left to Prove: Inside Already Perfect

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

2026/01/22

In this episode, Darren and Natalie dive into the UK premiere ofAlready Perfect, the new folk-rock musical now playing at King’s Head Theatre.Written byTony Award-winner Levi Kreis,Already Perfectis an intimate, soul-infused piece that unfolds in a Broadway dressing room on the brink of collapse - where past and present collide in a raw, often funny reckoning with identity, addiction, faith and self-worth.Natalie sits down with the show’s creator and starLevi Kreis, alongside producerLarry Lelliand

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38:13

Woman in Mind. In Conversation with Rebecca Trehearn...

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2026/01/15

In this episode, Darren and Natalie unpack the latest West End revival ofWoman in Mind,Alan Ayckbourn’s1985 psychological comedy now marking its 40th anniversary. StarringSheridan Smithand directed byMichael Longhurst, the production revisits a story of fractured reality, imagination and domestic dissatisfaction - but does it still resonate today? Natalie and Darren share their thoughts on the play’s dated themes, standout design elements, and whether star power alone is enough to justify its return

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39:08

A Ghost in Your Ear

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2026/01/12

In our first episode of2026, Darren and Natalie dive into one of the most innovative and nerve-shredding productions currently on the London stage -A Ghost in Your Earat Hampstead Theatre.Written and directed by Jamie Armitage (An Interrogation, SIX) and created in collaboration with acclaimed sound designers Ben and Max Ringham, this two-hander places the audience inside a haunting using binaural 3D sound technology. Wearing headphones, spectators are immersed in a chilling ghost story that unfolds

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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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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...

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

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...

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

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

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

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

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

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

Theatre Audience Podcast ·

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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