Best The Crescent Theatre Podcasts (2024)

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Red Velvet 46:38

22h ago46:38

46:38

Send us a Text Message. This month’s episode focuses on Red Velvet, the 2012 play by Lolita Chakrabarti. Laura has been speaking to actor Papa Anoh Yentumi about his role as the young Ira Aldridge in the upcoming Crescent Theatre Company production of the play. We also learn more about the play and the actor who inspired it, the American Ira Aldrid…

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Am to Pro 49:22

16d ago49:22

49:22

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre-maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. In this month’s episode, our Backstage Pass holder, John O’Neill, speaks with director Dewi Johnso…

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The Great American Musical 49:40

3M ago49:40

49:40

Send us a Text Message. This month we're focussing on two great American musicals of the 20th century. We speak to actor, singer and dancer Jo Brookes about her role as Louise in the Crescent Theatre's production of Gypsy. We also go backstage with Tinker's Farm Opera and speak to director and choreographer Emma Harley to find out more about the hi…

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Love From a Stranger 47:32

3M ago47:32

47:32

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre-maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This month’s episode focuses on the upcoming production of the play ‘Love From a Stranger’ by Agat…

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Educating Rita 38:07

5M ago38:07

38:07

Send us a Text Message. This episode delves into the world of Willy Russell's modern classic, Educating Rita. We talk to actress Vicky Youster about her theatrical life, theatrical loves and the times when she's 'died' on stage. Vicky is playing Rita in the Crescent Theatre Birmingham's production of Educating Rita and she also tells us all about r…

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House and Garden 43:44

5M ago43:44

43:44

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre-maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This episode focuses on the Crescent’s upcoming pair of productions, 'House' and 'Garden', both by…

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Looking Forward, Thinking Back 59:22

8M ago59:22

59:22

Send us a Text Message. This episode we’re celebrating the past, exploring the present, and looking ahead to the future of amateur theatre. Chairman of the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, Kevin Middleton tells us about his theatrical life and theatrical loves, as well as discussing the governance of an amateur theatre, and the role of the board. We a…

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Othello 58:20

9M ago58:20

58:20

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This episode focuses on the Crescent’s upcoming production of Othello. Our backstage pass holder, …

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Pinteresque 40:49

10M ago40:49

40:49

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This episode focuses on the work of a giant of modern British theatre, Harold Pinter. We will be t…

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Now We Are 100 58:21

11M ago58:21

58:21

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This episode focuses on the history of the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, which is celebrating a bi…

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My Night With Reg 47:06

1y ago47:06

47:06

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This episode focuses on Kevin Elyot’s 1990s masterpiece, My Night with Reg. Liz talks to David Bald…

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The Taming of the Shrew 52:31

1y ago52:31

52:31

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Losing Leaves 45:29

1y ago45:29

45:29

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. Our Backstage Pass feature takes us behind the scenes at The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham to discover…

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Into the Woods 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. Our Backstage Pass Feature takes us behind the scenes at The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham to discover…

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Sylvia 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

46:57

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This episode focusses on A.R. Gurney's charming 1995 romantic comedy "Sylvia." We'll be talking to …

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A Taste of Honey 54:09

1+ y ago54:09

54:09

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This episode focuses on Shelagh Delaney’s ground-breaking 1950s drama A Taste of Honey. We’ll be ta…

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The Mercy Seat 44:53

1+ y ago44:53

44:53

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. Our Backstage Pass feature will also take us behind the scenes at The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham to…

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Christmas at The Crescent 12:14

1+ y ago12:14

12:14

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This episode is a celebration of Christmas at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, and particularly …

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Ambition, Blood and Lust 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

47:42

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. Our Backstage Pass feature takes us behind the scenes at The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham to discov…

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There Are No Beginnings 42:46

2y ago42:46

42:46

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. Our Backstage Pass feature takes us behind the scenes at The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham to discov…

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Love is in the Air 53:21

2y ago53:21

53:21

Send us a Text Message. We’re delighted to be back for a second season of the podcast. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. Our Backstage Pass feature takes us …

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Outtakes, Mistakes and Discarded Diamonds 24:22

2y ago24:22

24:22

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. For this episode, the last in our current season, we’ve pulled together some clips that we didn’t hav…

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Wild About Wilde 47:39

2y ago47:39

47:39

Send us a Text Message. This episode explores the witty and wonderful work of Oscar Wilde, whose satirical theatrical masterpieces continue to delight audiences more than a hundred years after his death. We’ll be interviewing Alan Bull, actor, stage manager and production manager, to find out about his life and loves in amateur theatre and his expe…

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On The Road 50:19

2y ago50:19

50:19

Send us a Text Message. For this month’s episode Liz and John have hit the road, well the M6, and taken a trip to Coventry to visit the Criterion Theatre, an amateur theatre in the Earlsdon area of the city which has a proud history of producing theatrical entertainment for over 65 years. We’ll be interviewing Anne-Marie Greene, the Artistic Direct…

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But Is It Art? 47:16

2y ago47:16

47:16

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we find out about the true story that inspired Lee Hall’s play The Pitmen Painters, which tells the tale of the Ashington Group: a group of coal miners who became well-known artists. We’ll be interviewing Karen Kelly, who is a voice coach, actor and production assistant, to find out about her life and loves i…

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Don't Feed the Plants 47:33

2+ y ago47:33

47:33

Send us a Text Message. This episode explores musical theatre and the story of the iconic musical Little Shop of Horrors. We’ll be interviewing Karen Leadbetter, actor, singer and director, to find out about her life and loves in amateur theatre, and her experience of musicals. John will be going behind the scenes on the Crescent Theatre’s forthcom…

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From Bard to Verse 44:07

2+ y ago44:07

44:07

Send us a Text Message. This episode is about the comedies of William Shakespeare and we will interview the Director of The Crescent Theatre's upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing. Our Backstage Pass holder, John, will flip things and go Front of House with Deputy Theatre Manager, Elliot Mitchell.…

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The Play's The Thing 45:14

2+ y ago45:14

45:14

Send us a Text Message. This episode explores keeping it simple on stage when producing plays that are written to be performed with minimal set and costume. Plays where the words, characters and ideas create the drama and the world of the play without lavish backdrops or fancy frocks. We’ll be interviewing Fi Cotton, actor and director, to find out…

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From Page to Stage 49:35

2+ y ago49:35

49:35

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. Our Backstage Pass Holder, John O’Neill, will also take us behind the scenes at The Crescent Theatre,…

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Never Work With Children or Insects 47:58

2+ y ago47:58

47:58

Send us a Text Message. This episode explores the challenges and rewards of creating theatre for children and families, especially at Christmas and we’re delighted to be talking to David Hill of Charlemont Dramatics Society in West Bromwich about his life and loves in amateur theatre. We will also be going backstage to discover the secrets of the C…

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Life in the Farce Lane 46:47

2+ y ago46:47

46:47

Send us a Text Message. We’ve given this podcast, our fourth Amateur of Life and Death episode, the title of ‘Life in the Farce Lane.’ We talk to Geoff Poole, one of the longest standing members of The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham about his theatrical life, loves and the times that he's died on stage. We also catch up with some of the cast of The…

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Truth is Stranger than Fiction 49:16

3y ago49:16

49:16

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore theatre that is based on real events. We will speak to Rod Natkiel about his amazing career in television and theatre, including his experience of producing verbatim theatre - plays written using the actual words of real people. We will also hear from Trish Henley and Alistair Hurst, who are worki…

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Trailer: Amateur of Life & Death 0:45

3y ago0:45

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Send us a Text Message. The Amateur of Life and Death Podcast brings together amateur theatre makers to talk about their theatrical lives, theatrical loves and the times when they've died on stage. We take you behind the scenes at The Crescent Theatre to discover more about what goes into making a production - shining a spotlight on the stars behin…

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road 56:29

3y ago56:29

56:29

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. This episode looks the history of The Wizard of Oz. CREDITS Presenters: Laura East, Liz Plumpton, Joh…

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Thinking Outside the Box 31:47

3y ago31:47

31:47

Send us a Text Message. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. This episode looks at performing outdoors and in other spaces that are not "traditional" theatres. CR…

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