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In this episode of Encore Meets, we catch up pop star turned musical theatre performer Antony Costa to talk about Zorro The Musical. 

Antony rose to fame in boy band Blue - with whom he achieved three number ones in the UK album chart. 

As well as still playing gigs with the band, Antony has developed a career in theatre, which included a West End run as Mickey in Blood Brothers.

Antony tells us how the two types of performance vary, and which role he'd most like to play in musical theatre.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.

Encore Meets – an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews.

In this episode of Encore Meets, we catch up with West End star Tyrone Huntley, who tells us about the best moments of his career and his relationship with Encore Radio's Charity of the Year.

Tyrone started his stage career in Sister Act, before going on to star in The Book of Mormon, Memphis and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Tyrone tells us about his route into theatre, how he swapped his lawyer's wig for a wig from the costume department and his role as a patron of Mousetrap Theatre Projects.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.

In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Sarah Earnshaw who stars in the new UK tour of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.

It's the second outing of the show, with Sarah returning to the role of Betty Spencer, alongside Joe Pasquale as Frank Spencer.

Sarah tells us what it's like to work with Joe, and reflects on some of her favourite musical theatre moments after being in big shows including Wicked, Spamalot and Little Shop of Horrors.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.

In this episode of Encore Meets, we're at the launch of the new West End production of Hairspray - chatting to Paul Merton and Lizzie Bea.

The pair will be joined in the cast by Michael Ball, Rita Simons and Marisha Wallace when the show plays at the London Coliseum from April.

Paul tells us about making his musical theatre debut in the show, while Lizzie explains why the role of Tracy Turnblad has always been a character she's longed to play.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.

In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Peter Straker, who currently stars in La Cage aux Folles at Park Theatre in Finsbury Park.

Peter was part of the original London production of Hair alongside Paul Nicholas and Elaine Paige. He's also is a solo artist, and is soon to release an album full of music which was co-produced by Freddie Mercury.

He tells us all about La Cage aux Folles, his memories of performing in the West End in the '60s, and what it was like working with Freddie.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.

In this episode of Encore Meets, we're at the launch of the new West End production of Hairspray - chatting to Rita Simons and Marisha Wallace.

The pair will be joined in the cast by Michael Ball, Paul Merton and Lizzie Bea when the show plays at the London Coliseum from April.

Rita and Marisha tells us about their characters, lifelong dreams coming true and why Michael Ball made them join the show.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.

In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Daniel Healy and Emma Lucia, who star in the current UK tour of Once.

Daniel was part of the original West End production of the musical where both Arthur Darville and Ronan Keating featured in the lead role of Guy. Emma's returning to the part of Girl after playing the character on the original UK tour.

They tell us what life's like as a performer on tour, they reveal their favourite songs from the show, and explain how they make their partnership work on stage.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.

In this episode of Encore Meets, we're chatting to Richard Hadfield and Harry Kit Lee, who will be sharing their Musicality show in the coming months.

Former Collabro star Richard and West End actor Harry will be joined on stage by Norman Bowman and Claire Delaney as they sing musical theatre songs - with a difference.

The boys tell us what we can expect from the show at Zedel and The Other Palace , where their inspiration comes from and why musical theatre is in a strong place right now.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.

In this episode of Encore Meets, we catch up with four time Olivier Award nominee Emma Williams, who is returning to the role of Luisa in a concert version of Zorro: The Musical.

The musical first opened in London in July 2008, with Matt Rawle as Zorro and Lesli Margherita as Inez - a role she will also reprise at Cadogan Hall on 23rd February.

Emma tells us what it's been like re-learning the role, her memories of being in the original cast, and how life has changed for her since becoming a mum.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.

In this episode of Encore Meets, we catch up with Fiona Finsbury, who is taking lead roles in Opera Undone - which is providing a new way for audiences to enjoy opera.

Tosca and La Bohème have been translated into English, had their stories re-set and shortened in length in an attempt to make the art form more accessible to a modern day audience.

Fiona tells us what theatregoers can expect, how she was inspired by Maria Callas and what she does to prepare to deliver a huge vocal performance every night.

Encore Meets is an Encore Radio podcast series. Go backstage in the West End, Broadway and beyond with Encore Radio’s exclusive theatre interviews. Subscribe to get the latest episodes.