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Tim and Lj take a journey through the musical Oliver! Listen in as we draw from our recent experiences with the production, discuss British culinary delights, and explore memorable moments in musical theatre. You won't want to miss our reflection on the production of the show involving 160 kids and the unexpected challenges that come with youth projects. Plus, we share an intriguing text exchange about the musical, and touch on some essential travel advice for Italy.
Further into the episode, we serve up a heaping helping of Oliver! insight, from its delicious references to the British dish Savalois and the unique, seven deadly sins of peas pudding, to its unforgettable songs. We also share some personal anecdotes from past experiences with the musical and shed light on a geographical marvel, the Crumlin Gail in Belfast. Curious about how it's spelled? Tune in to find out!
To round things off, we offer up some more nuggets of wisdom from our musical theatre vault. Discover the story behind the phrase "up the gum tree", how actor Oliver Ray used method acting to bring his character to life, and how the iconic musical number "Consider Yourself" took three weeks to film. As a bonus, we delve into some could-have-been casting news involving Shirley Bassey. Plus, we discuss the complexity of playing a character like Fagin and how to win the audience over. Get ready for a whirlwind tour of one of musical theatre's beloved classics!

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Chapters

1. Musical Lyrical Lingo Discusses Oliver Tim and Eljay share stories about All Lever All Lever, discuss sunscreen, hydration, and shelter in Italy, and reflect on their original list of musicals. (00:00:00)

2. Sausages, Peas Pudding, and Musical Lingo We discuss Savalois, peas pudding, 'Consider Yourself', and the Crumbling Gail in Belfast from Oliver! (00:12:24)

3. Musical Theatre Facts and Memories Eljay and Tim discuss Savalois, pease pudding, "up the gum tree", Oliver Twist, Bill Sykes, Shirley Bassey, and "Consider Yourself" (00:25:45)

4. Performing in Oliver and Musical Talent Eljay and Tim discuss Savalois, peas pudding, The Artful Dodger's coat, amateur companies from Ireland, and Samantha Barks' career. (00:33:49)

5. Musical Theatre and Career Aspirations We discuss Oliver!, Savalois, peas pudding, Fagin, Nancy, and the challenge of playing complex characters. (00:40:23)