Interval Theatre The Podcast

Featuring an original score performed live on stage, The Sacrifice is inspired by The Rite of Spring, combining the European heritage of this monumental piece with the uniquely rhythmic and expressive movements of ‘Tswana’ the traditional dance of Botswana. The Sacrifice was at the Birmingham Hippodrome on the 28th and 29th March 2023.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Dada Masilo about her experience choreographing this expressive and and exhilerating performance. 

You can find out more about this production here: https://danceconsortium.com/touring/dada-masilos-the-sacrifice-2023/

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.

Follow the trials and tribulations of six fierce and sassy women as they set the world to rights in their small town bustling beauty salon. Steel Magnolias is at the Alexandra Theatre until 25th March 2023.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Lucy Steel about her experience playing the role of Truvy Jones in this uplifting and inspiring show based on the film starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts.

You can buy tickets and find out more about the production here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/steel-magnolias/the-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.

The Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning production of My Fair Lady is set to tour the UK after a West End season. My Fair Lady is at the Birmingham Hippodrome until 18th March 2023.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Adam Woodyatt and Lesley Garrett about their experiences on the opening of the tour in Bristol and what they're looking forward to when they're in Birmingham.

You can buy tickets and find out more about the production here: https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/my-fair-lady/

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.

As civilisation teeters on the edge of the abyss, who can pull it back from the brink? With a plot more improbable than the last year of British politics! Join the iconic Spitting Image puppets in this world premiere as they grace the stage for the very first time. Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves The World is at the Birmingham Rep Theatre until 11th March 2023.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Sean Foley (Director) and Shri Patel (Actor) about their experiences working on and acting within this show.

You can buy tickets and find out more about the production here: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/spitting-image-live/

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.

Legendary drag queens and stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race in this murder mystery comedy. A gaggle of fierce Nuns are confined to their Convent. But their peace and tranquillity is shattered by a serial slayer slashing their way through the sisters. With the help of an unexpected visitor from the Vatican, can Mother Superior and the rag-tag Sisters of St Babs save their convent, save souls, and save themselves?

This week, Dave Massey talks to Kitty Scott-Claus about her role of Sis Titis, what it's like to be back in Birmingham after many years and more.

You can buy tickets and find out more about the production here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/death-drop-back-in-the-habit/the-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.

Birmingham Royal Ballet is one of Europe’s leading ballet companies, a true powerhouse in classic ballet and contemporary dance. 

This week Dave Massey talks to Catherine Miller OBE (CEO) from Birmingham Royal Ballet about the future of the company and the recent addition of the junior company BRB2.

You can find out more about Birmingham Royal Ballet and their productions here: https://www.brb.org.uk/whats-on

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.

Meet The Dreams – Effie, Lorrell and Deena – three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history. Join the three friends as they embark upon a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the very limit. Dreamgirls is at the Alexandra Theatre from 6th - 31st December 2022.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Nicole Raquel Dennis about their experience in the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls. She also discusses what it was like performing some of the Dreamgirls songs in a livestream for fans to watch.

You can buy tickets and find out more about the production here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/dreamgirls/the-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.

Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true. Nativity The Musical is at the Birmingham Rep Theatre from the 19th November 2022 - 7th January 2023.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Billy Roberts about his experience in the role of Mr Maddens in Nativity the Musical

You can buy tickets and find out more about the production here: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/nativity-the-musical/

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.

Follow the story of Tony Manero as he embarks on a reckless yet thrilling road to dancing success. It’s a homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic with more drama, more music, and hot new choreography which is sure to have you dancing all the way home. Saturday Night Fever is coming to the Alexandra Theatre from the 22nd November - 26th November 2022.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Jack Wilcox about his role of Tony Manero and what it's like having the songs narrate the story of this musical.

You can buy tickets and find out more about the production here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/saturday-night-fever/the-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.

One cold Christmas Eve, four penniless artists – a painter, a musician, a poet and a philosopher – have their lives changed forever when they are unexpectedly visited by their neighbour Mimì, looking for candlelight. Rodolfo opens the door to be hit with a love at first sight that burns brighter than a flame. La bohème is coming to the Birmingham Hippodrome from the 10th - 11th November 2022.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Elin Pritchard about her role of Mimi in La bohème, a production by the Welsh National Opera and her expierences.

You can buy tickets and find out more about the production here: https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/wno-la-boheme/

If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre.