Stalls to Stage

Welcome to Stalls to Stage, where I sit down with the lovers and makers of theatre to talk all about it. My guest this week has established quite a name for himself on our West End stages despite only having graduated from Guildford School of acting in 2021. His appearance as JD in the UK tour and @sohoplace run of Heathers saw him nominated for best professional debut at our inaugural awards earlier this year. Now you can see him taking on the role Paul Rudd made famous on screen - Josh in Clueless The Musical, at the Trafalgar Theatre. Join me for chat with Keelan McCauley.

My guest this week is an Irish actor whose career really does just keep climbing to new heights. Quite literally in the case of 42 Balloons. Something like 16,000ft in a lawn chair. You may know him from the Original London and West End casts of Bonnie & Clyde where he was cover for both Buck and Clyde Barrow, or perhaps you saw him last year as alternate Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, or of course as the leading role of Larry Walters in 42 Balloons. Join me for chat with Charlie McCullagh.

Welcome to Stalls to Stage, where I sit down with the lovers and makers of theatre to talk all about it.

My guest this week is an actor who has been making people laugh on London stages for coming on 20 years. He was part of the original casts of Avenue Q and Rock of Ages, has gotten festive on more than one occasion in Elf and Nativity, he’s also a card carrying member of the magic circle. Maybe. I don’t know if they carry cards but he’s in it, and right now he can be found at the Gielgud Theatre playing Fagin in the newest revival of Oliver! Join me for chat with Simon Lipkin.

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Welcome to stalls to stage where i sit down with the lovers and makers of theatre to talk all about it.

My guest this week has been gracing stage and screen for the last 10 years after graduating from RADA in 2013. She has been seen on screen alongside Michaela Coel in the Netflix Musical Been So Long, in Amazon Primes adaptation of the Alex Rider books, and on stage in critically acclaimed hits such as Lava at Bush Theatre, Three Sisters and Blues for an Alabama Sky, both at the National, which is where you can find her right now in the Importance of Being Earnest. Join me for chat with Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́.

My guest this week is an incredibly talented performer who has lit up both stage and screen with his remarkable career. He’s captivated audiences with standout performances in hit productions like Sunny Afternoon, where he won an Olivier Award for his portrayal of Ray Davies, and The Winter’s Tale at the Garrick. On television, he’s starred in Lark Rise to Candleford and the critically acclaimed series The Third Day. Right now, he can be seen bringing his talents to the stage in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Join me for chat, with John Dagleish.

Welcome to Stalls to Stage, where I sit down with the lovers and makers of theatre to talk all about it.

My guest this week is a friend from the stalls, an absolute shining star in the space of theatre reviewers - when I was finding my feet and didn’t know anyone, he was never a gatekeeper, and always happy to offer advice, despite being really at the top of this space. A truly community driven lover of theatre, and it has been a joy getting to know him. You may know him from The Pillowman marquee 2023, Join me for chat with Daz Gale, founder of All That Dazzles.

Hello! Welcome to the episode, delighted to have you here. This one is a little different, as this week is Discover Creative Careers Week, so I got to sit down with Simon Stephens who is Head of Skills Centre at National Theatre and two young people currently on their Young Tech’s course - Alliance and Vani - to find out more about the role National Theatre plays in this week, and more generally about the pathways they have open to help young people find routes into Theatre.

My guest this week is a powerhouse of British theatre, known for his versatility and magnetic stage presence. With standout performances as Scar in The Lion King and Nigerian icon Fela Kuti in Fela! he quickly made a name for himself, before earning an Olivier nomination for his unforgettable role in Memphis the Musical. From drama to comedy, he has shown impressive range, most recently bringing his talent for physical comedy to The Play That Goes Wrong. Now, he’s thrilling audiences with his portrayal of Ike Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, delivering a performance that’s as intense as it is compelling. Join me for chat with Rolan Bell.

Welcome to Stalls to Stage, where I sit down with the lovers and makers of theatre to talk all about it.

My guest this week is a celebrated actor whose career has spanned stage and screen, garnering acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Born in the UK and raised in the United States, he has made a name for himself with his commanding presence and extraordinary depth in classical and contemporary roles alike. From playing the great Othello with a powerful, nuanced touch in past productions, to embodying Joe Mott in The Iceman Cometh and the iconic Louis Armstrong in Satchmo at the Waldorf, his work has earned him multiple awards and a place among the finest actors of our time. Right now, he’s making his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Othello in Stratford-upon-Avon. Join me for a chat with the incredible John Douglas Thompson.

Welcome to Stalls to Stage, where I sit down with the lovers and makers of theatre to talk all about it.

My guest this week is a performer who has been treading the boards since she was just 9 years old. She spent time with the Royal Ballet, trained at RADA and has starred in shows like Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, Small Island, and can now be seen in Coriolanus at the National’s Olivier Theatre. Join me for chat with Chereen Buckley.