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Joining us from the launch of their new musical, Why Am I So Single?, Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow talk to our chief theatre critic Nick Curtis.
Nick and Nancy Durrant line up the shows they’re really excited about this year, and the ones you should totally be booking or pinning in your diary…
In news they discuss the hot topics of the week: Tickets for Jamie Lloyd’s Romeo and Juliet starring Tom Holland (who’s playing Juliet?), and Trigger Warnings from Ralph Fiennes.
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Our chief theatre critic Nick Curtis meets former Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman to discuss her role in Hir at the Park Theatre.
They also discuss:
-Why she chose a play at one of London’s smallest theatres
-Her early career, Desperate Housewives, and studying at RADA
-Living in London again, how the city has changed since Huffman’s twenties, spotting celebrities
-What she hopes audiences will think after seeing Hir
-Will Huffman ever play a character audiences don’t hate?
Nancy and the Nicks review Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes's production of The Hills of California at the Harold Pinter Theatre, plus Nick Curtis tells us what he made of Kafka’s Metamorphosis at the Lyric Hammersmith.
In the news: John Cleese adapts Fawlty Towers for West End stage debut this spring, Tom Holland to star in Jamie Lloyd’s Romeo & Juliet, Cara Delevingne to take on the role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and the West End shows you shouldn’t see this Valentine’s Day.
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California Act 2-3 Transition 3 Composed by Nick Powell. (Composer, Sound Designer and co-arranger)
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🍰Happy birthday to The Standard Theatre Podcast! Coming up in this very special first anniversary episode, we review Plaza Suite at the Savoy theatre, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick (who also tell us about what they discuss post-show).
Our chief theatre critic meets director Ola Ince at The Globe for her new revival of Othello and she tells him why she decided to relocate the Shakespeare tragedy from 16th century Venice to the Metropolitan Police of the present day.
Plus, the Nicks review Till the Stars Come Down at the National Theatre, a show about what happens when you mix a wedding day with a whole load of family secrets and even more vodka.
💘Got a great or terrible theatre date night story? let us know theatrepod@standard.co.uk.
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Packed with Nineties hit music, we review the musical take on Cruel Intentions at The Other Palace, which is based on the 1999 blockbuster movie that starred Reece Witherspoon and Buffy actress Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Plus, we revisit Six the musical as the show celebrates its sixth year on stage, and is now on at the Vaudeville theatre.
Hear Nancy’s interview with writer Charlie Josephine, who’s also co-directing Cowbois at the Royal Court.
In news, the National Theatre's summer 2024 season, Frozen the musical lets its London run go and there’s some exciting casting news for Slow Horses fans.
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Hear our interview with The Lion King here.
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Anaïs Mitchell, the creator of Hadestown, joins us to chat the musical's return to London. In a very special first for our podcast, Mitchell plays two songs from the show: Way Down Hadestown and We Raise Our Cups.
Saddle up as Nancy and the Nick's ride into town (well Sloane Square) to review Cowbois at the Royal Court, and The Good John Proctor at the Jermyn Street Theatre.
Elsewhere in news, we discuss the RSC’s inaugural season under Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans, as well as the casting announcement that Adrian Dunbar, star of Line of Duty, is going to be making his musical theatre debut.
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The Enfield Haunting, starring Catherine Tate and David Threlfall. Does this story of things that go bump in the night have the audiences screaming, or just the critics?
The Evening Standard’s going out editor, David Ellis, pops in to tell us about the pubs you can find near West End theatres.
Nick, Nick and Nancy also discuss the latest news, including Prince’s Purple Rain being adapted into a Broadway show, and Mr Bates vs The Post Office’s debt to the theatre.
They also donned VR headsets to experience the mixed reality show Kagami at the Roundhouse in Camden.
Matthew Xia, artistic director of Actors Touring Company, also pays tribute to the great Philip Hedley, who ran Theatre Royal Stratford East, who sadly died earlier this month.
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From the Noël Coward Theatre, we join Tuppence Middleton to chat about her role as Elizabeth Taylor in The Motive and the Cue, directed by Oscar-winner Sam Mendes. Middleton, who stars opposite Johnny Flynn and Mark Gatiss, tells us about being in a play about putting on a play (Hamlet on Broadway in the Sixties), her experiences with obsessive compulsive disorder, and her new memoir.
Nancy and the Nicks review Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which is now on at the Phoenix Theatre, and Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo.
But do we need headphones for the audience to experience 3D ‘binaural sound’ throughout the Shakespearean classic?
Plus, our hosts discuss the musicals they’re looking forward to see in London throughout this year: 2024 is looking to be a corker.
For the Standard’s interview with Stranger Things star Patrick Vaill click here - and to hear our chat with Mark Gatiss, who plays John Gielgud in the The Motive and the Cue, click here.
We love to hear from you, so please do get in touch with comments, questions and anything else that’s theatre related at theatrepod@standard.co.uk
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Indulge us please, as we look back at a year of amazing London theatre. From Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard to Andrew Scott in Vanya, plus Guys & Dolls and Crazy for You. And of course, Joseph Fiennes in Dear England, as well as The Motive and the Cue, A Streetcar Named Desire...just to name a few.
Plus, we talk about the West End shows arriving in 2024, that we are very excited about, including Plaza Suite with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, and Charlie Josephine’s Cowbois.
Many of the stars mentioned in this episode have appeared on the podcast this year, so make sure you head to our archive to listen back.
We’ll see you on January 7th! Merry Christmas, and have a happy New Year, with only the best kind of drama.
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This episode discusses themes some listeners may find distressing.
Jared Harris (Mad Men, Chernobyl) and Joe Cole (Gangs of London, Peaky Blinders), join us at the Young Vic to talk about their time in Harold Panter’s The Homecoming, directed by Matthew Dunster.
For our reviews this week it’s Ulster American at Riverside Studios, by David Ireland and directed by Jeremy Herrin, starring Woody Harrelson, Louisa Harland and Andy Serkis. Plus for our second review, Cold War at the Almeida theatre, adapted by Conor McPherson from Pawel Pawlikowski’s award-winning 2018 film, starring Anya Chalotra and Luke Thallon.
We also discuss Indhu Rubasingham being appointed as Director of the National Theatre, the unveiling of a very special plaque honouring Operation Mincemeat's Hester, and Paddington the musical which comes to the West End in 2025.
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We’re joined by Hattie Morahan at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Hattie stars in Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins. This play is a first for Shakespeare’s Globe...
And our reviews this week are:
Plus in our news portion of the show we discuss the news of Red Pitch moving to the West End, and that Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati will star in Waiting for Godot at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
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Oklahoma! star Patrick Vaill, who’s starring as Dr Brenner in the new stage production of Stranger Things - The First Shadow, joins us to discuss everything from the upside down.
We review Alice Birch’s adaptation of Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba, starring Dame Harriet Walter and Isis Hainsworth, directed by Rebecca Frecknall.
And for our second review it’s Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer at the Orange Tree theatre in Richmond. This is a Christmas set version of the play, but is it a festive treat or a load of baubles?
We discuss A Mirror coming to the West End in 2024, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s comments about more investment needed for British shows, and we ask you what your first memory of theatre is. Let us know at theatrepod@standard.co.uk.
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Actor Luke Thallon joins Evening Standard chief theatre critic Nick Curtis to discuss his role in Cold War at the Almeida Theatre, his fourth play at the north London venue.
Nancy and the Nicks review Roald Dahl’s The Witches at the National Theatre, and Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) at the Kiln Theatre.
They sprinkle in more of the goss from The 67th ES Theatre Awards – two words: Elton John – and offer their top picks of the Christmas shows to see this year.
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From Claridge’s, this is the 67th Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
Hear highlights and interviews with some of the night’s winners, such as Nicole Scherzinger, Anjana Vasan and Jack Thorne.
We also give our reactions to the awards for Best Actor, the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress, Best Play, and Best Musical.
Plus, we chat to Jake Shears for this year’s Unsung Hero celebration, sponsored by our very own podcast.
And this year's Voice of God joins us, Jonathan Bailey.
You can find all our awards coverage online at standard.co.uk/culture
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Peckham-born actress, writer, director - and contestant on the current series of Taskmaster - Susan Wokoma, joins us this week.
Susan is hosting the 67th Evening Standard Theatre Awards and we get the inside scoop on how she’s feeling ahead of London theatre’s big night, which
takes place at Claridges this Sunday.
Nancy and the Nicks discuss news that Ian McKellen will play Falstaff in Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV parts I and II, plus
Charlie Josephine’s Cowbois which is heading for the Royal Court in 2024.
We review Marcelo Dos Santos’ new royal comedy, Backstairs Billy, at the Duke of York’s Theatre. It stars Dame Penelope Wilton as the Queen Mother as
well as Fast and Furious 6 actor Luke Evans as her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.
The play features a real Corgi, so in honour of that – and Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters’ West End Woofs dog and cat adoption event this weekend
we looked at some of our favourite animals on stage from a herd of goats at the Royal Court to a noisy budgie at the National.
In addition to our main episode this week, we’ve got a special bonus show on Monday 20 November – a behind-the-scenes special from the Evening
Standard’s 67th Theatre Awards. You won’t want to miss it.
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Robert Bathurst, star of Toast of London and Cold Feet, joins us to talk about his play Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell at the Coach & Horses pub. In conversation with Nick Curtis, they discuss James Hillier’s one-hour adaptation of the play made famous by Oscar-winner Peter O’Toole. The play focuses on the writing and wit of late Spectator journalist Jeffrey Bernard, a “notorious drinker” in the Soho journalists’ haunt, which is where the play is staged. In one episode of pub lore involving Bernard, desperate gamblers propping up the bar allegedly established a cat racing syndicate.
We review Sir Kenneth Branagh in the title role of King Lear at Wyndham’s Theatre. He also directs the West End production of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy.
We also review the new musical of The Time Traveller’s Wife at the Apollo Theatre, with music by Joss Stone and Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.
Plus, Isabelle Huppert’s set to return to the Barbican in Mary Queen of Scots as part of the east London arts venue’s spring 2024 season.
We respond to your questions: who’s the next Andrew Lloyd Webber for musical productions - and your favourite food moments on stage.
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West End stalwart Jenna Russell joins us to discuss her star role Flowers for Mrs Harris.
Jenna tells us about her close relationship with late composer Stephen Sondheim, her journey into the arts when her parents struggled with money, memories of Guys & Dolls and Sunday in the Park.
In this week’s reviews, Nick Curtis and Nancy Durrant discuss Penelope Skinner’s Lyonesse at the Harold Pinter Theatre - and mull on why Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James signed up for the show.
Our second review features The Confessions at the National Theatre, which despite closing on November 4, we felt deserved dissecting on the podcast.
We discuss the announcement of the Donmar Warehouse’s Macbeth use of headphones and 3D stereo sound for a more ‘immersive’ audience experience. The cast will include David Tennant, as Macbeth, and Cush Jumbo, as Lady Macbeth.
You can also hear about Elephant at the Bush Theatre and Meetings at the Orange Tree Theatre.
Following on from our last episode, we’d love to hear about the food-based stage shows that left you salivating. Get in touch via our email theatrepod@standard.co.uk!
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From London’s Theatreland, we’re joined by Broadway and West End stars Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga at the Gielgud Theatre. The duo are performing in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, devised by Cameron Mackintosh, and directed by Matthew Bourne.
Nick Curtis and Nick Clark review Hamnet, which is now on at the Garrick theatre. Then, Nancy Durrant and our chief theatre critic review Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s at the Donmar Warehouse.
We join tributes to acclaimed West End producer and stage impresario Bill Kenwright, who has died.
Our hosts also discuss the news that Cruel Intentions and The Hunger Games are coming to the London stage.
And finally, we've got an email address! We'd love to hear from you what you think of the show - and the shows - so that we can get to know our fellow theatre-lovers better. Drop us a line at theatrepod@standard.co.uk.
Listen to our episode about Mlima's Tale here.
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This week, we talk to Clint Dyer, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre, about the organisation’s 60th anniversary and how it is looking to the future.
Charlie Brooks joins us at the Noel Coward theatre to talk about her role in The Ocean at the End of the Lane – the former EastEnders star’s first time on a West End stage.
Nancy, Nick and Nick go to see Nicole Scherzinger in Jamie Lloyd’s Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre. Plus, Nick Curtis and Nancy review Portia Coughlan, starring Alison Oliver, at the
Almeida theatre.
Also this week, The Evening Standard Theatre Award nominations have been announced, and we discuss the great shows and performances that have made the cut.
Nancy welcomes the idea of 6:30pm theatre performances, a trial by the National Theatre, and Nick Clark is very excited about a new play by Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes.
We pay tribute to Haydn Gwynne, following her death aged 66.
You can hear the full shortlist for The Evening Standard Theatre Awards on this episode of The Standard podcast.
You can also hear our interview with Alison Oliver here.
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This week, Conversations with Friends star Alison Oliver joins Nick Curtis to talk about playing the title role in Portia Coughlan which opens soon at the Almeida Theatre.
We review Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre, which stars Lea Salonga, Bonnie Langford, and sees Broadway legend Bernadette Peters make her West End debut.
Also, our verdict on Close Up: The Twiggy Musical, directed and written by Ben Elton. A musical about the life of Lesley Hornby - later dubbed 'Twiggy' as her modelling career took off.
Plus, everything you need to know about the 67th Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
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Antonia Thomas, who starred in E4's Misfits and The Good Doctor, and writer Nina Segal, join us to talk about new play Shooting Hedda Gabler at the Rose Theatre.
Nina discusses why she decided to do a play about making a film of Hedda Gabler, rather than adapting Ibsen’s masterpiece directly, how the MeToo movement influenced the work and issues actors can face on set. Antonia talks about the challenges playing this new version of Hedda, and the ‘weird’ hierarchy that still takes place on film sets.
Nancy and Nick Curtis review Lynn Nottage's Mlima's Tale, directed by Miranda Cromwell at the Kiln Theatre. While Nick and Nick review Untitled F*ck M*ss S**gon Play at the Young Vic. That's by award-winning Kimber Lee and directed by Roy Alexander Weise.
They talk about the death of Michael Gambon, plus news that Mean Girls the musical is arriving this side of the Atlantic, the winners of the Stage Debut Awards winners, and chat about Woody Harrelson’s return to the London stage after two decades.
The team also discuss the other shows they’ve seen this week from long-runner Wicked to the powerful Woodhill as well as Frank and Percy, starring Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam.
You can hear our interview with Gabrielle Brooks, star of Mlima’s Tale, here, and our interview with Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam here.
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