Stage and Screen with Harvey Morton

Show Notes:
Join host Harvey Morton on Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast as he chats with Frank Arthur-Smith, Matthew Hartman, and Laganja Estranja about the second season of Open To It, streaming now on OUTflix. This hilarious and heartfelt queer comedy dives into the messy, sexy, and joyful world of open relationships and polyamory within the LGBTQ+ community. Discover how the show balances humor with emotional depth, challenges stereotypes, and celebrates queer love in all its forms. Hear from the creators and cast about their favorite moments, the importance of representation, and what’s coming next for this groundbreaking series. Whether you’re curious about consensual non-monogamy or just love a good queer comedy, this episode is for you.

Watch Open To It Season 2 on OUTflix

For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Harvey Morton on Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast for an engaging conversation with Simon Haines - the openly bisexual British actor starring in Edgar Wright’s highly anticipated blockbuster The Running Man. Simon shares his journey from stage to screen, including his breakout role in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and his bold new two-person stage play inspired by Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

In this episode, Simon opens up about the joy and responsibility of being openly bisexual in the entertainment industry, the creative process behind his upcoming play exploring bisexuality in professional football, and the thrill of working with visionary director Edgar Wright on The Running Man. He also offers heartfelt advice to young LGBTQ+ actors navigating their careers.

Follow Simon on Instagram and catch The Running Man in cinemas now!

Simon's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thesimonhaines/?hl=en

For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Harvey Morton for an exclusive deep dive into Palm Royale Season 2 with an all-star lineup: Kristen Wiig (Maxine Dellacorte Simmons), Amber Chardae Robinson (Virginia), Laura Dern (Linda Shaw), Kaia Gerber (Mitzi), and executive producer Jayme Lemons. Discover the fierce battles for power, the hidden secrets of Palm Beach high society, and the inspiring stories of female empowerment and survival that drive the series. From character transformations to behind-the-scenes insights, this episode offers a fun and candid conversation about what makes Palm Royale a must-watch. Tune in for laughs, revelations, and the ultimate insider’s look at the show streaming now on Apple TV.

Guests: Kristen Wiig, Amber Chardae Robinson, Laura Dern, Kaia Gerber & Jayme Lemons

Stream Palm Royale Season 2 on Apple TV.

For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harvey Morton sits down with Damon Gould, the talented performer behind Noel Gruber - the most romantic boy in town—in the upcoming UK premiere of Ride The Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Damon opens up about growing up in a small industrial town, how dance became his safe space and escape, and the journey that led him to the West End stage.

They dive deep into the themes of Ride The Cyclone - life, death, second chances, and the power of connection. Damon shares how the show’s immersive storytelling and heartfelt characters will inspire audiences to reach out to their loved ones and live authentically. Plus, get a sneak peek into the collaborative rehearsal process and the magic that makes this musical a must-see.

Don’t miss this candid and moving conversation with Damon Gould. Tickets for Ride The Cyclone are on sale now for performances from 14 November 2025 to 10 January 2026 at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Get tickets here:

https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/ride-the-cyclone/

Follow Damon on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/damongxuld/?hl=en

For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Harvey Morton on Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast as he chats with Crayola the Queen about her starring role as Adelphaba in Wicked Witches, the dazzling drag pantomime lighting up the Pleasance London this Christmas. Discover how Crayola’s journey from opening for Chappell Roan to embracing queer storytelling in theatre has shaped this unique production. Hear about the show's blend of family-friendly fun and adult sass, its vibrant soundtrack, and the importance of authentic queer representation on stage. Whether you’re a pantomime fan or new to drag theatre, this episode is packed with sparkle and laughs.

Get your tickets for the family-friendly show here: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/wicked-witches-popular-panto
And for the adult version here: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/wicked-witches-popular-panto

Follow Crayola on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/crayolathequeen/?hl=en

For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Harvey Morton on Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast as he chats with writer-director Siobhan McCarthy and lead actor Nico Carney about their groundbreaking film She’s The He. Premiering internationally at the 69th BFI London Film Festival, this hilarious and heartfelt comedy flips the gender-swap trope on its head, exploring friendship, identity, and the journey of coming out in a world where being trans is still inherently controversial.

Hear about the film’s bold creative spirit, the iconic tampon fight scene, and how an all-queer and trans cast and crew brought this story to life with humor and honesty. Siobhan and Nico share their inspirations, the challenges of making the film, and what’s next for them in their careers.

Stay tuned for release updates by following @shesthehemovie on Instagram. Whether you’re a fan of teen rom-coms or looking for authentic trans stories, She’s The He is a must-watch.

For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Em Prendergast joins Harvey Morton to discuss their role in Deafinitely Theatre’s groundbreaking production of Barrier(s) by Eloise Pennycott. Em shares their journey as an actor working across British Sign Language, Sign Supported English, and spoken English, while offering candid insights into the challenges faced by deaf and queer communities in the arts. From their personal experience with hearing loss to their passionate advocacy for inclusive storytelling, Em delivers a message that resonates far beyond the stage: “Put your money where your mouth is… because you will not learn if you don’t learn directly from the source.”

• Em discusses their role as Alana in Barrier(s), a journalist who has “all the right language” but struggles to support their deaf partner

• The unexpected journey of learning BSL for fun, only to lose their hearing shortly after

• Growing up working class and how theatre provided access to education and self-discovery

• The importance of representing intersectional identities: “The deaf queer community is thriving… but you just don’t see that representation”

• Em’s exciting new project: a lesbian adaptation of Lorca’s Yerma featuring both spoken English and BSL

• Practical advice for theaters wanting to become more inclusive

  Where to See Barrier(s)

• The Rep, Birmingham: October 18-25, 2025

• HOME, Manchester: November 6-8, 2025

• Camden People’s Theatre, London: November 11-29, 2025

Tickets available at deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/Event/barriers

• Follow Em Prendergast on Instagram: @emprenempren

• Deafinitely Theatre - The UK’s first deaf-launched and led theater company

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harvey Morton is joined by Tobias Turley and Danielle Steers, the stars of Hot Mess - the award-winning musical that’s bringing its unique climate crisis rom-com to London after sweeping five awards at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Tobias (Humanity) returns to the podcast following his Mamma Mia journey, while we welcome Danielle (Earth) for the first time as they discuss:

• How the seemingly “crazy” concept of Earth and Humanity falling in love works brilliantly on stage
• The challenges facing original musicals in London’s West End
• Why their collaborative rehearsal process has been so rewarding
• How the show addresses climate change without being preachy
• The importance of supporting new work in musical theatre
• Their Broadway ambitions for the show

Tobias also updates us on his Scene Stealers podcast, now entering its third season.

Links:
• Hot Mess at Southwark Playhouse Elephant (Oct 16-Nov 8, 2025): https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/hot-mess/
• Scene Stealers Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/scenestealerspodcast/
• Listen to Scene Stealers: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lKkeHYaGCowhkPTLPAhyq

• Follow Danielle on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/misssteers/?hl=en

• Follow Tobias on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tobias_turley/?hl=en

For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reality TV icon Tiffany “New York” Pollard joins Harvey to discuss her groundbreaking new competition series 'Slayers: Wheel of Fate', which combines fantasy elements with queer representation. From hungry dragons to the villainous Queen Karen, Tiffany shares what makes this show unlike anything you’ve seen before.

About the show:

Hosted by reality TV legend Tiffany “New York” Pollard, “Slayers: Wheel of Fate” follows 10 queer competitors through an immersive gaming experience complete with a mysterious castle, a villain named Queen Karen, and a ‘dragon’ that eats the eliminated contestant every week. Contestants battle for the chance to win $25,000 provided by Taimi, the leading queer dating app.

'Slayers: Wheel of Fate' premieres October 8th 2025 on OUTflix, and on OUTflix Proud via Freeview in the UK.

Find out more about OUTflix: https://www.outflix.com

Follow Tiffany on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tiffany_hbic_pollard/

For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this joyful and inspiring episode, Harvey chats with Kevin Yates, ensemble member of the world premiere production of 13 Going On 30 - The Musical. Kevin shares his journey from a small town in Norfolk to the stage, discusses the magical elements of bringing this beloved film to theatrical life, and delivers powerful insights about authenticity, representation, and embracing your unique “superpower” in the industry.

Kevin’s impressive credits include Cruel Intentions (UK Tour), Come From Away (UK Tour), Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations (Prince Edward Theatre), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK Tour), Priscilla Queen of The Desert (UK Tour), and RENT (Other Palace). His TV credits include Dreamland (Sky) and Bimini Bon Boulash: Homecoming Queen (BBC).

13 Going On 30 - The Musical stars Lucie Jones as Jenna Rink, David Hunter as Matt Flamhaff, and Grace Mouat as Lucy Wyman. Based on the 2004 rom-com classic starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, the musical is now playing at Manchester Opera House until October 12 2025.

Get tickets here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/13-going-on-30-the-musical/opera-house-manchester/

Follow Kevin on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kevby91

For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗

⬇️ Connect with me:

📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/

🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19

📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton

🌐 harveymorton.digital

📧 [email protected]

📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio" ✨

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.