Matt and Rich discuss the development of 'Pump It Out' into a fully-fledged company number in 'By George'.

Matt and Rich discuss the auditions for 'By George' and their highlights of a whistle-stop day.

It's audition day at Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield.

Matt chats to many of the auditionees/ers whilst Rich is 'in the room where it happens' alongside representatives from the theatre and Woodhouse Musical Theatre Company.

In part 2 of this audition special you'll find out who was successful. Don't miss it.

The pressure is rising as the auditions for 'By George' are just a week away.

Matt and Rich chat about auditions, the disparity between men and women, how the day itself will be run and the problems facing the audition panel.

This week, Matt and Rich chat with Maria Sykes - ‘By George’’s script editor - about her approach to shaping and editing the musical.

You can also hear two exclusive tracks which were rejected from the finished musical and the song designed to replace them both - ‘My Friends’.

This week, Matt and Rich chat about 'Yorkshire Born and Bred' - the song that starts and ends the musical 'By George'.

Its origins and development parallel the musical itself. It began as the title track to a musical called 'Wi'Bits' and, via Brexit soap box and soggy patter song, has become a cherished piece that's been woven throughout 'By George'.

Don't forget to subscribe, and, at the time of upload you can still apply to be part of the musical's premiere in Huddersfield in September 2023. Head to www.richsykes.com for more details.

Matt Ogden and Richard Sykes discuss the next stage of 'By George''s journey from a script to its premiere.

As the auditions get closer, people have already applied to be part of the production, but at the time of the podcast's release there's still lots of time to leap on board and grab some audition material.

You can take a look at the audition material at www.richsykes.com and book an audition spot on the 9th April (Easter Sunday) at [email protected] or register your interest using the contact form at richsykes.com.

Matt Ogden chats to Rich Sykes about his new musical 'By George' at the start of its journey to its premiere in September 2023.