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By George Hand

A podcast dedicated to my love of all things musical theatre and the west end...

In each show I shine the spotlight on a particular musical and share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as ... more

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The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.

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March 31, 2023 Into the Woods
In Episode 3 of Showtime Season 2 it's all about the musical Into the Woods as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/ryCPVX3fqbY
About The Musical
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse.

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1h
February 24, 2023 Mamma Mia
In Episode 2 of Showtime Season 2 it's all about the musical Mamma Mia as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/iv8ESQDFSIY
About The Musical
Fall in love with the irresistibly funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island idyll, all unfolding to the magic of ABBA's timeless songs. The worldwide phenomenon has now been turned into two record-breaking movies - MAMMA MIA! and MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again.
Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!
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59min
January 30, 2023 American Idiot
In Episode 1 of Showtime Season 2 it's all about the musical American Idiot as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/fakbPWRzw90
About The Musical
The story, expanded from that of the album, centres on three disaffected young men, Johnny, Will and Tunny. Johnny and Tunny flee a stifling suburban lifestyle and parental restrictions, while Will stays at home to work out his relationship with his pregnant girlfriend, Heather. The former pair look for meaning in life and try out the freedom and excitement of the city. Tunny quickly gives up on life in the city, joins the military and is shipped off to war. Johnny turns to drugs and finds a part of himself that he grows to dislike, has a relationship and experiences lost love.
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40min
December 30, 2022 Mary Poppins
In Episode 10 of Showtime it's all about the musical Mary Poppind as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
Check out the audio version here - https://youtu.be/ANwTF-e_Y2Y
About The Musical
The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny is triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The stage production of MARY POPPINS is brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories by PL Travers and the original film. It is co-created by Cameron Mackintosh and has a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes. With a timeless score by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman including the classic songs; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics, including Practically Perfect, by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
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1h
November 18, 2022 The Lion King
In Episode 9 of Showtime it's all about the musical The Lion King as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/XiRfIG0Uf70
About The Musical
Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
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1h 49min
October 07, 2022 Beauty and the Beast
In Episode 8 of Showtime it's all about the musical Beauty and the Beast as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/ecNpke2-qrw
About The Musical
A wandering enchantress transforms a cruel and vain prince into a hideous Beast, leaving him only one way to reverse the curse - fall in love with another and earn her love in return.
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1h 22min
September 16, 2022 We Will Rock You
In Episode 7 of Showtime it's all about the musical We Will Rock You as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/fsQFAwHs2tQ
About The Musical
WE WILL ROCK YOU tells the story of a globalized future without musical instruments. A handful of rock rebels, the Bohemians, fight against the all-powerful Globalsoft company and its boss, the Killer Queen; they fight for freedom, individuality and the rebirth of the age of rock. Scaramouche and Galileo, two young outsiders, cannot come to terms with the bleak conformist reality. They join the Bohemians and embark on the search to find the unlimited power of freedom, love and Rock!
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1h 41min
August 12, 2022 Six
In Episode 6 of Showtime it's all about the musical Six as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
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About The Musical
SIX, ‘the most uplifting piece of new British musical theatre’ is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over!
Critically acclaimed across the UK with a sound-track storming up the UK pop charts, the sell-out intoxicating Tudor take-off is here to stay!
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power.
These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
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1h 31min
July 01, 2022 Jesus Christ Superstar
In the fifth episode of Showtime it's all about the musical Jesus Christ Superstar as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
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About The Musical
Jesus Christ Superstar traces the last seven days of the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Judas fears that the compassionate movement with Jesus at its head has become a personality cult with many of Jesus' statements being taken up and twisted by his followers. Jesus must be stopped ..
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1h 53min
June 03, 2022 Hamilton
In the fourth episode of Showtime it's all about the musical Hamilton as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers...
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About The Musical
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now.
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48min

FAQs about Showtime:

How many episodes does Showtime have?

The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.