Welcome to our Theatre Podcast. Each fortnight we feature reviews of local shows, interviews with cast and crew working on upcoming productions and conversations on topics impacting on our theatrical community.

Featuring on this episode:

• We get back to the theatre and review Seventeen which was on at The Watford Pump House (hear the preview interview with Abbe Waghorn on our last podcast)
• Susie hears from director Sarah Ferdinands about her upcoming collaboration for Ovo, with Katalyst Productions – Three Sharpe Shorts which is on at The Maltings Arts Theatre 10th-11th October and also at The Watford Fringe Festival on 12th and 13th October
• Ben talks to Sinead Dunne about her approach to being a director in community theatre
• Finally, Ben reviews Office Suite, by Company of Ten, alongside special reviewing guests Danny Smith and Becky Alexander

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The Theatre Show is back!  Each fortnight we feature reviews of local shows, interviews with cast and crew working on upcoming productions and conversations on topics impacting on our theatrical community.

Featuring n our first show back from the summer break:

• A look ahead to the local theatre available in St Albans over the next few months
• Discuss the social impact of volunteering in your community theatre
• Talk to Abi Waghorn, director of Seventeen on at The Watford Pumphouse 16-21 September

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On this (shorter

• Give a look ahead to the local theatre available in St Albans over the next few months, including the favourably reviewed Much Ado by Drama Impact. Tickets for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of August available here.
• Review the end of the Roman Theatre Festival, with special guest Producer Danny giving a hand to Susie on OVO’s production of Macbeth.
• Hear from Ben on the Company of Teen’s production of Merry Wives of Windsor.

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On this special

• Give our take on Company of Ten’s English premiere of Hard Copy
• Hear how Ben’s first visit to the Roman Theatre went, watching Much Ado About Nothing by Drama Impact, part of Ovo‘s The Roman Theatre Festival
• Get up close and personal with Romeo and Juliet by Moving Stories, with Ben and Susie’s review as well as the audience reaction
• Hear from producer Danny and Katy Robinson and their thoughts on Ben Hur by the Company of Ten

After this show, Ben and Susie will be going on a break while the theatre scene quietens down in St Albans. They’ll be back with reviews, news and previews of all of your favourite shows in September, thanks for listening.

Do keep checking the site for What’s On as well as news of audition opportunities.

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Welcome to the Theatre Show.  Each fortnight we feature reviews of local shows, interviews with cast and crews working on upcoming productions and conversations on topics impacting on our theatrical community.

On this show show we:

• Review Breakaway Theatre’s outdoor Shakespeare production The Tempest
• Give you Ben’s take on Passion Perspectives ahead of its trip to Edinburgh
• Find out how Company of Ten is bringing the epic Ben Hur to the stage
• Hear how Susie’s first visit to the Roman Theatre went, watching Around the World in 80 Days, part of Ovo‘s The Roman Theatre Festival
• And get a sneak peak of the Romeo and Juliet from Moving Stories

If you’d like to get in touch with the Theatre Show team you can contact us at: [email protected]

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Welcome to the Theatre Show.  Each fortnight we feature reviews of local shows, interviews with cast and crews working on upcoming productions and conversations on topics impacting on our theatrical community.

On this show show we:

• Chat with Anna Franklin about The Passion of Alban and Livia
• Give you our review of the award winning Peitho’s Persuasion from Company of Ten at the Abbey Theatre
• Get deep into the debate over Ovo’s recent show, Contractions
• Hear from Jo Emery and Martin Goodman about the upcoming performances of Hard Copy at the Abbey Theatre
• And a look ahead at what’s on, including a host of performaces at The Roman Theatre Festival

If you’d like to get in touch with the Theatre Show team you can contact us at: [email protected]

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Welcome to our second episode.  Each fortnight we feature reviews of local shows, interviews with cast and crews working on upcoming productions and conversations on topics impacting on our theatrical community.

On this show show we:

• Hear from the cast of Peitho’s Persuasion about their upcoming show at the Abbey Theatre
• Ben and Susie interview Lesley Cowland, director of Breakaway’s The Tempest
• Chat with Mail Pagan about writing, politics and his new show National Trust

You can also get involved in your local theatre and here are some opportunities:

• Ovo – are looking for extras for the summer production of Macbeth to form part of an army of soldiers. No experience necessary. Apply to [email protected]
• Company of Ten – Auditions for The Pitman Painters and Dealing with Clair 18/19 June. Rehearsals will start in September for a November performance run. Contact [email protected]

Next week we’ll be putting out an extra show ahead of the Roman Theatre Festival 21st June to 26th July.

If you’d like to get in touch with the Theatre Show team you can contact us at: [email protected]

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Welcome to our first theatre show podcast. We are both local residents, involved with, and passionate about, supporting the local theatre community.

Each fortnight we feature reviews of local shows, interviews with cast and crews working on upcoming productions and conversations on topics impacting on our theatrical community.

On our first show we:

You can also get involved in your local theatre and here are some of those opportunities we discuss on the show:

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This is a test broadcast for a brand new show. Launching soon will be The Theatre Show with Ben & Susie. More news to follow.

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