Best Cambridgeshire Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 62 - 14-7 Theatre interview (The Pillowman) 31:07

7d ago31:07

31:07

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / John Hales / Charlie Randall / Nick Murray Brown

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Episode 61 - CSODS interview: 9to5 the Musical 30:43

1M ago30:43

30:43

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Andrea Wilson / Emmie Wright / Briony Thompson

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Episode 60 - Annie Eddington (Sudbury Dramatic Society) interview - The Welkin 37:49

1M ago37:49

37:49

An interview with Annie Eddington, Director of Sudbury Dramatic Society's latest production, the wonderful Lucy Kirkwood play, The Welkin Also features Ray's usual brand of self-indulgent nonsense. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Annie Eddington

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Episode 59 - Dean Akrill (SCART) interview 23:06

2M ago23:06

23:06

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Dean Akrill

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Episode 58 - Combined Actors of Cambridge, The Ghostly Gift of Miss Constance Couper 34:07

2M ago34:07

34:07

An interview with Sean Lang and Sarah Ingram, writer and director respectively of the latest production from Combined Actors of Cambridge. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Sean Lang / Sarah Ingram

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Episode 57 - David Lester (Drama Mavericks) interview 20:55

2M ago20:55

20:55

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / David Lester

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Episode 56 - East & Under Theatre Company 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

An interview with Molly Cutter and Andrew Macmillan of the brand new East & Under Theatre Company Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Molly Cutter / Andrew Macmillan

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Episode 55 - Pride & Prejudice at the Maddermarket 27:07

3M ago27:07

27:07

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Sabrina Poole / Emma Smith / Barney Matley

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Episode 54 - Michelle (and Jess) Hutchings interview - Queers at Norwich Assembly House 25:44

4M ago25:44

25:44

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Michelle Hutchings

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Episode 53 - Scott Meacock interview (Horning Amateur Theatrical Society) 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Scott Meacock

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Episode 52 - Combined Actors of Cambridge (Season's Greetings) interview 30:51

6M ago30:51

30:51

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Jennie Scott-Reid / Jenny Scudamore / Rebecca Hawker

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Spotting the signs of predatory behaviour 18:50

7M ago18:50

18:50

In this episode we will be discussing the force’s work to prevent violence against women and girls. This is a priority area for the force and has involved a long-term behaviour change campaign and several education projects. This includes training CCTV operators, taxi drivers, door staff and businesses in spotting the signs of predatory behaviour. …

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Dealing with emergency calls 19:22

7M ago19:22

19:22

In this episode we are joined by Tom Wilby, from the force’s Demand Hub, who discusses what it is like to be the first person to speak to someone in an emergency and in need of police support. Tom talks about the types of emergency calls the force receives and the role he plays in protecting people from harm and ensuring they have the help they nee…

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The tell-tale signs of a suspicious death 15:35

7M ago15:35

15:35

In this episode we are joined by Detective Inspector Lindsay Harbour who talks to us about the process involved in investigating the sudden death of a person. From the methodical search at the scene to those tell-tale signs that tell you something isn’t as it seems, Lindsay explains what officers are looking for and the role they play in determinin…

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Catching a social media predator 19:40

7M ago19:40

19:40

In this episode we are joined by DC Charlie Mitton, from the force’s Child Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit, who talks about the investigation into a highly manipulative and dangerous paedophile who preyed on young girls through social media. Warning – This episode contains discussions some listeners may find upsetting or difficult to list…

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Police mental health car 18:16

7M ago18:16

18:16

In this episode we are joined by Inspector Karl Secker who talks about the force’s work to support those in a mental health crisis through the use of a mental health car. Historically police were heavily reliant on the use of emergency powers through section 136 of the Mental Health Act to provide support to those in a mental health crisis. Now tha…

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Episode 51 - Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Snow White) 25:56

7M ago25:56

25:56

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Philippa Carson / Peter Baker

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Episode 50 - Nine Lives Theatre Company (Carrie the Musical) 27:51

8M ago27:51

27:51

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Annie Larkin / Georgia Smith

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Episode 49 - Greg Hanson (Bring Out Your Dead Productions) interview 21:13

8M ago21:13

21:13

An interview with Greg Hanson, Director of Bring Out Your Dead Productions, ahead of their Halloween show, The Black Cat and other tales. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Greg Hanson

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Episode 48 - Martha Loader and Sarah Livingstone (Splinter, Play Nicely Theatre) 24:28

8M ago24:28

24:28

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Martha Loader / Sarah Livingstone

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Episode 47 - Sian Couture (Irving Stage Company) and Sweeney Todd 37:19

8M ago37:19

37:19

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Sian Couture

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Episode 46 - Jill Korn (Sound Escapes Theatre) interview 25:03

10M ago25:03

25:03

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Jill Korn

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Episode 45 - Callan Durrant (Reflex Theatre) interview 40:49

10M ago40:49

40:49

An interview with Callan Durrant, Co-Director of Reflex Theatre, about their latest production, Call Me John Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Callan Durrant

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Episode 44 - Thom Bailey (Man Alive Theatre) interview 33:03

11M ago33:03

33:03

A chat with Thom Bailey ahead of his performances of Three Kings at The Maddermarket with the newly-formed Man Alive Theatre. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Thom Bailey

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Cumbria 26:10

11M ago26:10

26:10

What do Beatrix Potter, Helen Skelton, Stan Laurel and Melvin Bragg have in common? Apart from being a top-tier dinner party combo, you’ll have to listen to the latest episode to find out… Welcome to Cumbria! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 43 - Lucy Kirkwood interview 45:38

12M ago45:38

45:38

An interview with the celebrated playwright, Lucy Kirkwood, in which we primarily discuss The Welkin. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Lucy Kirkwood

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Cornwall 19:51

12M ago19:51

19:51

What do Gordon Ramsey, Rick Stein, Dawn French and Helen Glover have in common? Apart from being a pretty average Abba tribute band, you’ll have to carry on listening to find out. Welcome to Cornwall! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Thomas

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Episode 42 - Rackheath Youth Theatre 19:35

12M ago19:35

19:35

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta

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Cheshire 16:43

12M ago16:43

16:43

What do Lewis Carol, Daniel Craig, Alan Turing, cheese and a pigeon have in common? Well, apart from being a pretty epic fever-dream you’ll have to listen in to find out! Welcome to Cheshire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Thomas

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Cambridgeshire 14:52

1y ago14:52

14:52

What do David Attenborough, Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Douglas Adams and Charles Darwin have in common? Well, apart from being a pretty decent fantasy dinner party team, you’ll have to listen on to find out! This county is a verdant land of rolling hills, lush meadows, and shimmering waterways; a place of beauty and tranquillity. Here, the gentle …

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Buckinghamshire 15:51

1y ago15:51

15:51

What do Ross Kemp, James Cordon and Prince Micheal of Kent all have in common? Well, I assume they’re not part of a really niche ‘Naked Twister’ tag team but to find out you’ll have to stay tuned to this week’s episode! Welcome to Counting Down The Counties, where this week I'm talking about... Buckinghamshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Episode 41 - Festival Players Cambridge 24:22

1y ago24:22

24:22

An interview with Catriona, Matt, and Jonathan ahead of their production of Urinetown. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta

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Bristol 12:03

1y ago12:03

12:03

What do Chocolate Eggs, Banksy and hot air balloons have in common? Apart from being a really weird weekend (or brilliant, depending on your outlook), you’ll have to stay tuned to find out! Welcome to the next episode of 'Counting Down The Counties' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Berkshire 9:19

1y ago9:19

9:19

What do Cox’s Apples, Oscar Wilde and Eton College all have in common? Besides being the world's oddest quiz team, you’ll have to stay listening to find out! Today, we’re going to talk about... Berkshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Thomas

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Bedfordshire 8:16

1y ago8:16

8:16

What do Clangers, King Canute and Catherine of Aragon all have in common? Well, apart from probably being a banging night at the pub, you’ll have to keep listening to find out! @PodcastCounties Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Thomas

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Introduction to Counting Down the Counties 1:18

1y ago1:18

1:18

Welcome to this introduction to my new podcast, "Counting Down the Counties", where I’ll start with a very long list of counties in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and in each episode I’ll choose a county and give you some facts, historical anecdotes and general fun knowledge of that particular county. See you in the first episode? counting…

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Episode 40 - Casey Divall and India Crittenden (Spotlights Musical) interview 23:30

1y ago23:30

23:30

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Casey Divall / India Crittenden

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Episode 39 - FADLOS interview 21:09

1y ago21:09

21:09

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Tilly Baron / Ryan Standing / Nick Bird

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Episode 38 - BSEODS interview 19:18

1y ago19:18

19:18

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Sarah / Adam Thurkettle

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Episode 37 - Žena Productions interview 22:21

1y ago22:21

22:21

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Ella Dorman-Gajic / Maddy Corner

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Episode 36 - Echo Youth Theatre interview 23:28

1y ago23:28

23:28

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Jack Rudd / George Bartlett-Archery / Kylara Pope

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Episode 35 - Bring Out Your Dead Theatre interview 33:11

1y ago33:11

33:11

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. Support the Show.…

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Episode 34 - Irving Stage Company interview 34:59

1y ago34:59

34:59

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Christian Jenner

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Episode 33 - Spinning Wheel Theatre interview 28:46

1y ago28:46

28:46

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Nuala McGowan

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Episode 32 - Gillian Bevan and Michael Higgs (The Children, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds) interview 29:26

1y ago29:26

29:26

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. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Gillian Bevan / Michael Higgs

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