Best Panto Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 81 - Behind the scenes at the 2024 Pantomime Awards 27:28

3h ago27:28

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Join Martin as he goes back stage at this year's UK Pantomime Awards. Taking place on Tuesday 18th June at G Live in Guildford, the 2024 pantomime awards were another star studded, glittering evening celebrating all things panto! Martin talks to presenters Ore Oduba, Angelica Bell alongside lots of the award winners and members of the UK Pantomime …

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S10 Ep18 (ft Khalid Daley): Tony Awards, Babies, Dear Evan Hansen casting, Kathy & Stella, Andrew Rannells, Jemma Rix + more! 52:34

3d ago52:34

52:34

Khalid Daley (The Big Life / Choir Boy) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Khalid discuss Babies (The Other Palace), Kathy & Stella (Ambassadors Theatre) and Marie Curie (Charing Cross Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Tony Awards, Tammy Faye, Dear Evan Hansen, Jemma Rix returning to Wicked and lots more. Having trained at the…

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Ep 09 : Cabbage Chronicles 57:55

4d ago57:55

57:55

Send us a Text Message. It's Lucy's Birthday episode!!! As you can imagine this instalment from the trio will be as unhinged as ever, especially with Lucy's special guest, her bestie - Shauna Cullum! Meet Charlie, Ellouise and Lucy - A trio of millennials all at different stages of their lives. Charlie - Co-parent to a 6 year old. Ellouise - Newly …

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The Workhouse | One Step Up From Prison? 26:09

8d ago26:09

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If you didn’t have money and a way to support yourself and your family in the 1800s you might be forced to go into the workhouse. Find out what life was really like for the men, women and children who ended up there. Heading into the Workhouse, even if modern times, feels ominous and foreboding. Walk alongside Curator James Grasby as he enters The …

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S10 Ep17 (ft Rushand Chambers): Jesus Christ Superstar, Heathers, Diva: Live From Hell, The Devil Wears Prada, Sondheim on Sondheim + more! 48:28

10d ago48:28

48:28

Rushand Chambers (For Black Boys / The Lion King) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Rushand discuss Jesus Christ Superstar (UK & Ireland Tour, New Victoria Theatre Woking), Heathers (@SohoPlace) and Diva: Live From Hell (King's Head Theatre) as well as the latest news about Sondheim On Sondheim, The Devil Wears Prada, Dolly Parton, The P…

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Episode 80 - Adam Brooks 31:10

13d ago31:10

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This week Martin is joined by former contestant on The Great British Sewing Bee and current Deputy Head of Wardrobe at Imagine Theatre, Adam Brooks. Adam talks about those early influences that led to his love of theatre and costume. He also discusses his varied career from drama school, to being a Cruise Director, to becoming Deputy Head of Wardro…

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S10 Ep16 (ft Kayla Carter): Audra McDonald in Gypsy, Spring Awakening Reunion, Billy Porter, Redcliffe, Carrie Hope Fletcher + more! 48:13

17d ago48:13

48:13

Kayla Carter returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Kayla discuss Redcliffe (The Other Palace Studio) and the Spring Awakening 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert (Victoria Palace Theatre) as well as the latest news about Audra McDonald, Calamity Jane, Your Lie In April, The 39 Steps and more. After graduating from the Royal Academy Of…

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Ep 08 : Catastrophic Apocalyptic Event 1:09:31

19d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Send us a Text Message. It is easy to dismiss conspiracy theories as unhinged beliefs held by a small number of paranoid idiots, but that seriously underestimates them, so therefore our unhinged trio set out to explore some of them. Meet Charlie, Ellouise and Lucy - A trio of millennials all at different stages of their lives. Charlie - Co-parent t…

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Aurora at Home 1:03:56

19d ago1:03:56

1:03:56

This month is indulgent and ranty! Well it is summer...Jen waxes lyrical about a night out, Paul has written a book and in amongst it is some astronomy! There is a big dive into the huge aurora display in May, talk of new exoplanets and old ones vanishing. The usual skyguide and this months history moment is all about X rays. Produced by Paul, Jen,…

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S10 Ep15: Wicked Trailer, Rob Madge's Regards To Broadway, Claudia Kariuki in Sister Act, Passing Strange, Bonnie & Clyde + more! 38:14

24d ago38:14

38:14

In this week's episode West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins catches up on the biggest theatre news stories from the past few weeks and reviews some shows. Andrew discusses the Wicked trailer, Rob Madge's Regards To Broadway (Garrick Theatre), Passing Strange (Young Vic) and Sister Act starring Claudia Kariuki (Dominion Theatre) as well as the lates…

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4.8 When Louis Met Max Clifford 1:35:43

26d ago1:35:43

1:35:43

Matt and Alex discuss When Louis Met Max Clifford, in which Louis spends time with the celebrity publicist who, further down the line, was convicted for sex offences after being arrested as part of Operation Yewtree. Featuring an interview with Scottish journalist Catherine Deveney, who interviewed Clifford multiple times.Episode artwork by Tara Du…

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Episode 79 – Stage Management and Training 36:27

27d ago36:27

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This week Martin talks to two key members of the Imagine team about how they got into the industry and their experiences of training in stage management. Ruth Porter, Deputy Head of Stage Management and Props and Jazmyne Evans, Operations and Production Administrator talk to Martin about how their early experiences of theatre led them to work in th…

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My Dog Walked Saved Me | A Mental Health Journey 22:55

30d ago22:55

22:55

When one man set off on a walk around the UK coast, little did he know that adopting a rescue dog would change the course of his life. Christian Lewis was at rock bottom when he embarked on a journey that would last 6 years, but it was ‘Jet’ and the power of nature, that would piece him back together to lead him onto a life that would otherwise hav…

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Broadway Special (Part 2): The Notebook, The Outsiders, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Moulin Rouge starring Boy George & Six (ft. Lisa Martland) 1:10:30

1M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

We're taking you back to New York for part two of our Broadway special! Andrew is joined by theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) to delve into three new musicals from the 2023-24 Broadway season and two long-running shows. They discuss The Outsiders (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre), The Heart of Rock & Roll (James Earl Jon…

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Ep 07 : Shawn Shank's Redemption 1:09:59

1M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Send us a Text Message. It's Ellouise's birthday episode, and you can expect the usual unhinged shinanigans, The podcast contains strong language. Meet Charlie, Ellouise and Lucy - A trio of millennials all at different stages of their lives. Charlie - Co-parent to a 6 year old. Ellouise - Newly wed, panto superstar. Lucy - "First time home owner" …

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Totally Eclipse 1:05:53

1M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Dustin and Jeni talk about their Eclipse adventures from last month.By Awesome Astronomy

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Broadway Special (Part 1): Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, The Great Gatsby, Lempicka & Water For Elephants (ft. Lisa Martland) 1:08:03

1M ago1:08:03

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This week West End Frame Editor Andrew is in New York for the first of two Broadway episodes. Andrew is joined by theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) to delve into five new musicals and one revival from the 2023-24 Broadway season. They discuss Suffs (Music Box Theatre), The Great Gatsby (Broadway Theatre), The Wiz (…

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Episode 78 - Lighting and Sound Design 29:22

1M ago29:22

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This week’s episode focuses on the roles of two key elements of any theatrical production – the lighting and the sound. Lighting Designer and Programmer Matt Ladkin and Sound Designer and Head of Project Engineering and Head of Education at Orbital Sound Mike Thacker, join Martin to talk about these invaluable roles. They talk through exactly what …

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125 Treasures | The Needle on the Lawn 28:17

1M ago28:17

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The Philae Obelisk at Kingston Lacy in Dorset is an ancient reminder of a very different world. Learn about its origins, why it came to be in England and how its hand-carved inscriptions were key to unlocking the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Listen to this classic episode from our series 125 Treasures, presented by Alison Steadman. [Ad from our…

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S10 Ep12 (ft. Emmanuel Akwafo): Tony nominations, Titanique in London, Sister Act, The Baker’s Wife, Ncuti Gatwa + more! 58:13

1M ago58:13

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Emmanuel Akwafo (Sappho / For Black Boys) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Emmanuel discuss Sister Act starring Beverley Knight (Dominion Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Tony Award nominations, Lempicka closing, Titanique's West End transfer, Lucie Jones starring in The Baker's Wife, casting for The Bodyguard in Slovenia a…

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SHOW TALK: Pippin starring Alex Newell, 42 Balloons, Frankie Goes To Bollywood & Remembrance Monday 17:48

1M ago17:48

17:48

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, is back for some bonus show talk! The shows covered in this episode include Pippin In Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), 42 Balloons (The Lowry, Salford), Frankie Goes To Bollywood (Watford Palace, UK Tour) and Remembrance Monday (Seven Dials Playhouse). Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for l…

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Ep 06 : What's it about? 58:46

2M ago58:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we have Ellie John sitting for Lucy in a last-minute rescue. The episode title is reflective of how off-piste the conversation went. The podcast contains strong language. Meet Charlie, Ellouise and Lucy - A trio of millennials all at different stages of their lives. Charlie - Co-parent to a 6 year old. Elloui…

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Episode 42: Breaking down barriers and the feeling of isolation through creativity and joy. 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

Equity and equality for all! Philip Carter Goodyear, Social Justice Lead and Head of Suffolk Family Support at Ipswich Job Centre talks to Tony Casement, Head of Creative Communities at The New Wolsey Theatre. Philip talks about his belief and mission to re-engage families and individuals, who feel isolated through unemployment, with the community.…

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Nova predictions and China to the Moon 1:08:51

2M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

This month excitement builds for the predicted Nova outburst in Corona Borealis as well as looking forward to China launching a sample return mission to the far side of the Moon. We have our usual skyguide and chat about upcoming missions and some fun insights into the methane on Mars.By Awesome Astronomy

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Episode 41: Martha Loader - nationally acclaimed playwright from Ipswich on her career and latest show - Bindweed 24:20

2M ago24:20

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Martha Loader is simply an awesome person! We talk to her about her love of writing and the steps she has taken to get to an award-winning playwright. Martha also talks about her brilliant play, Bindweed - soon to be on the stage at the New Wolsey Theatre and the Colchester Mercury. Bindweed is written by Martha Loader, as part of the Mercury Playw…

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S10 Ep11: Stranger Things The First Shadow, Two Strangers Carry A Cake, stage door etiquette, Lee Mead, Stacey Dooley + more! 24:53

2M ago24:53

24:53

Andrew hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Phoenix Theatre), Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York (Criterion Theatre) and Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) as well as the latest news about stage door etiquette following Melanie La Barrie's recent online statements, Sister Act, My…

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Episode 77 - A Focus on Snow White 29:44

2M ago29:44

29:44

This week Eric Potts and Palace panto regular James McAnerney join Martin on the podcast to talk about Snow White. Snow White originated from the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s and it grew and developed from there to become the version of the story we know today. Eric and James discuss the history of the pantomime, the variations in the story, s…

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S10 Ep10 (ft. Reece Kerridge): Jane McDonald joins Palladium Panto, Ushers, Oliver!, 2:22, Kym Marsh is Cruella + more! 43:19

2M ago43:19

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Reece Kerridge (Adam/Felicia in Priscilla The Party) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Reece discuss Ushers: The Front Of House Musical (The Other Palace Studio) and The Ballad of Hattie and James (Kiln Theatre) as well as the latest news about this year's London Palladium Pantomime starring Jane McDonald and Julian Clary, Oliv…

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Ep 05 : Thirty, Flirty and Banned from Tinder with Ellie John 1:10:16

2M ago1:10:16

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Charlie, Ellouise and Lucy - A trio of millennials all at different stages of their lives. Charlie - Co-parent to a 6 year old. Ellouise - Newly wed, panto superstar. Lucy - "First time home owner" living in her mums back garden. This trio all share one common characteristic, they were all born in 1994. Join Charlie, El…

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Poetry and Music in Bloom with Simon Armitage and LYR 17:09

2M ago17:09

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Join us as we celebrate the season of blossom with poetry and music written and produced by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his band LYR. In this episode, Simon shares the inspiration behind his poetry, and the band discuss how they produced the song Blossom: A CV and collaborated with community choirs as part of the Blossomise album. Production P…

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Episode 40: Unpacking the brilliance of musical play ‘Community Service’ 20:43

2M ago20:43

20:43

In this podcast episode we talk to James Yarker, Artistic Director at Stan's Café about their fantastic new play, full of live music and wit - 'Community Service'. James talks about the inception of Stan's Café, now in its 34th year of making theatre and explains the concept of devising theatre and how it differs from traditional theatre. He also t…

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S10 Ep9 (ft. Ben Culleton): Olivier Awards, Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe, Lauren Samuels is Elphaba, Your Lie In April, Bare + more! 50:55

2M ago50:55

50:55

Ben Culleton (Les Misérables / La Cage aux Folles) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Ben discuss the 2024 Olivier Awards (Royal Albert Hall), Your Lie In April (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Bare In Concert (London Palladium) as well as the latest news about Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe, Lauren Samuels joining Wicked's US tour, H…

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Episode 76 – What Imagine Are Doing During Spring 27:12

2M ago27:12

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We are already a third of the way through the year and this week on the podcast Sarah and Steve talk to Martin about where Imagine are in the panto process at the moment. New set and costume designs are underway for the three brand news shows being created this year. This includes planning for the team to produce panto in a circus tent for the firs…

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S10 Ep8 (ft. Jye Frasca): Romeo & Juliet, Red Pitch, Coming Clean, Jessica Vosk, Oklahoma! starring Phil Dunster & Zizi Strallen + more! 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

Jye Frasca (Syncopation / Wicked) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jye discuss Red Pitch (@SohoPlace), Coming Clean (Turbine Theatre) and Cruel Intentions (The Other Palace) as well as the latest news about Oklahoma!, Jessica Vosk, I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical, Jerry's Girls and more. There's also discussion about the online racia…

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Ep 04 : Wouldn’t It Be Funny If… with Georgia O'Keefe 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Send us a Text Message. Join your favourite trio once again as they celebrate Charlie turning 30!! With a very special guest Charlie’s best friend Georgia, all the way from London, we learn more about the thousand lives Charlie has lived. Prepare to be absolutely stunned by some of the stories Charlie and Georgia recall from their youth, creative d…

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The Mysterious Tale of Ferguson's Gang 29:33

3M ago29:33

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In the 1930s, the mysterious Ferguson’s Gang captivated the British public with their daring and unusual stunts. Led by the enigmatic “Bill Stickers”, the group was unlike any other gangsters of the era. They were mask-wearing, all-women activists who gave money in quirky ways to help save the countryside. In this docudrama, uncover the identities …

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S10 Ep7: MJ The Musical, Opening Night, Mean Girls casting, Priscilla The Party, Breeding, Wild About You, & Juliet tour + more! 39:34

3M ago39:34

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This week Andrew flies solo for a packed episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses MJ The Musical (Prince Edward Theatre), Opening Night (Gielgud Theatre), Breeding (King's Head Theatre), Priscilla The Party (Here At Outernet), Wild About You In Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Tosh Wanogho-Maud: Songs + Stories (Piano Smithfield) …

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Episode 142 Awesome Astronomy April 2024 1:08:45

3M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

This month Dr Jen is off to the US for the Solar Eclipse while Paul is just back from Goonhilly Earth Station. We chat about the imminent demise of the Chandra Space Telescope, more news on the Hubble tension, and of course the Great North American Eclipse. Chinese Lunar ambitions, Starship making it to space and the first Boeing Starliner crew mak…

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Episode 75 - The Role of the Director 29:08

3M ago29:08

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Episode 75 – The Role of the Director This week the podcast focuses on the role of the director. Robert Marsden and Mairi Cowieson join Martin on the podcast to discuss what being a director actually involves. They discuss how the role of director has developed from ancient times to present day, their routes into directing and their personal approa…

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3M ago0:42

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