MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast

TIM, THOS AND ANDREW discuss the controversial West End revival of Jonathan Larson's Rent. We also note the closure of Desperately Seeking Susan and compare two versions of the classic British musical Salad Days.

NICK SITS DOWN with Gavin Creel - the American playing the Brit Bert in Mary Poppins in London

NICK WENT to the official launch of the movie version of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and spoke with the film's stars and creative team. Hear Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton, Alan Rickman and Sondheim himself in this unusually starry episode of MusicalTalk!

TIM AND THOS get to grips with the two different Frankenstein musicals that have recently opened in New York - one by a certain Mel Brooks. We are joined by Adele Anderson to remember the life of her colleague, celebrated UK musician Russell Churney and Thos compares the authentic twenties musical comedy Lady Be Good to the pastiche of The Drowsy Chaperone that recently closed in the West End.

LONDON IS HOME to many great British and American musicals, but there are two stand out British productions that are actually set in Britain. We delve into them both. Along with a fun "name that show" game, we also discuss Robert Goulet, whose passing saddened the Broadway world last week. We hear from our friend Michael DeGaetano as he shares a story he has from when he worked with Robert.

NICK SITS DOWN with top west end illusion designer Paul Kieve to discuss his work, his

inspiration and his passion for magic. Paul talks about his involvement with such productions as

Lord of the Rings, The Witches, The Witches of Eastwick, The Invisble Man, Scrooge and many other

works for the stage. For real magic fans, do check out the first ever MusicalTalk vidcast, where

Paul takes us on a tour of his home - showing us all his magic memorabilia.

LONDON IS HOME to many great British and American musicals, but there are two stand out

British productions that are actually set in Britain. We delve into them both. Along with a fun

"name that show" game, we also discuss Robert Goulet, whose passing saddened the Broadway world last

week. We hear from our friend Michael DeGaetano as he shares a story he has from when he worked with

Robert.

NICK REVIEWS the world premiere of Disney's latest - Enchanted while Thos and Tim pay tribute to the late Deborah Kerr and Ned Sherrin, recent losses from the musical theatre world.

TIM TALKS with Mat Fraser, creator of Thalidomide!! - A Musical, about his work, his favourite musicals, his views on Wicked, Billy Elliot and some taboo topics. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE!