If your missing your Theatre fun at the moment don’t worry we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together our Top 5 Theatre Podcasts, that will certainly make you feel like you have front row seats!
Our Top 5 Theatre Podcasts
Backstage With
‘Backstage With’ takes fans behind the scenes with the biggest names in musical theatre at the moment. The latest episodes include Sarah Bareilles and Gavin Creel who talk about the success of the sweet as pie musical ‘Waitress’, a conversation with multi- award winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (The Prince of Egypt, Wicked) recorded a few days before ‘The Prince of Egypt’s’ opening night. The podcast also features candid backstage gossip expect industry secrets, eyebrow raising stories and behind the scenes access.
Welcome to The Rock
Fans of the multi award winning musical ‘Come From Away’, will love this eight part Rock- Cast. Each episode features an in- depth interview from cast and creative members as well as the real people who inspired the story from ‘Come From Away’. This musical has taken the West End by storm, playing to nightly standing ovations. The joyous musical tells the incredible real- life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11 and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘Come From Aways’ into their lives.
Musical Talk
Musical Talk is the Uk’s only independent musical theatre podcast that brings you weekly interviews, reviews and analysis of musical theatre direct from London. In just one episode alone they interview Stephen Sondheim, Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham- Carter and Tim Burton. Give it a listen if you’re a true theatre fan!
The Musicals and Theatre Podcast- Magic Radio
Get closer to the stars of the stage with ‘The Musicals and Theatre Podcast! In each episode Magic Radio’s Alice Arnold chats with a writer, composer, producer or performer from the world of the theatre. With guests including theatre royalty Ruthie Henshall and Michael Ball.
Post Show Drinks- Encore Radio
Post- Show Drinks is a new musical theatre podcast showcasing actors from the West End and beyond. The series explores pre- show rituals to funny bloopers and magical moments. The latest episodes have featured Daisy Wood- Davis and Laura Baldwin from the UK Tour of ‘Beautiful – The Carole King musical, talking about how tough it is to know when to take the right job in musical theatre.