Episodes
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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.Support the show
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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.Support the show
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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 House
Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you, whether you like it or not, what he's been up to theatre-wise recently.Support the show
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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 Candlelight
Also 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.Support the show
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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 Heart
Also 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.Support the show
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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.Support the show
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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.Support the show
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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.Support the show
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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.Support the show
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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.Support the show
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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.Support the show
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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!Support the show
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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 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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