No new episode this week sadly but a quick update from Ben!
Merry Christmas and see you in the new year!
After a short break due to lost voices and busy schedules, Ben and Gill return as the festive season starts to talk Christmas Shows! Various members of Avocet Theatre Company give their experiences in school shows, Ben and Gill tell of their surprise that the podcast has ended up in a top 10 list and Ben explains why its best to own a tea towel if you want the lead in the Nativity.
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In the week when Gill finds herself using a crutch, Ben decides the topic of the week should be all about movement and choreography! Joined by Amelia Haverson, they discuss what it takes to be a good choreographer, if anyone can choreograph and the differences between choreographing for different groups.
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Ben and Gill are at a school today and, ironically, talking about School Shows! They discuss the differences between staging a school show and an amateur show and why school productions deserve our support. Don't forget to post your pictures, comments and memories from your school shows on our Facebook Page!
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Ben and Gill are 'on location' at Bodicote Youth's rehearsal this week to chat about staging a show more than once. They discuss the challenges that come from staging a show a second time and chat with the cast about how they feel about performing something they did 6 years previously. And be sure to stick around to the end to find out why Ben thinks the Pope listens to the Podcast and why Gill may have just made him unsubscribe!
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Ben and Gill are back for Season 3 to discuss Drama in School. Gill gets the lowdown from Ben about being a Drama teacher before the duo interview Drama student Alfie Blackwell about his educational pathway in Drama. Just don't ask them about the concerning sounding story that took place prior to the interview...
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Gill and Ben return for an extra special summer special episode and the Season 2 finale! Gill chats with Ben who has been directing the first musical back in his local theatre since Lockdown. Taking place at the theatre, the pair chat - right before dress rehearsal! - about what it's been like returning to the stage. They then chat with some of the cast and team of YOBOS' production of In the Heights after the show is over to get their thoughts on the process.
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Gill joins Ben in his office to see the work that goes into editing the Podcast as well as digital content for amateur theatre. With videos of the editing process, you may want to also WATCH this episode on our Facebook page or YouTube Channel.
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As theatre groups return to the rehearsal room, Ben and Gill discuss how people's confidence have taken a hit over lockdown.
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After 16 long months, it's time to head back to rehearsals! Ben and Gill invite us into an ATC rehearsal for their production of Robin Hood - the first one with the full cast since March 2020. They are joined by members of the cast to discuss what it's like being back and what memories they will take with them from the past 16 months.
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Ben and Gill take a fan request this week and discuss how amateur theatre and professional training can be more accesible to everyone. With statements from top drama schools as well as special guests - Mandy Cox and Kate Maclean - this episode provides an important insight into how we can support everyone when it comes to theatre. This is not one to miss!
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For the Series 2 premiere, Ben and Gill drop in to auditions for YOBOS production of In the Heights to chat with The YOBOS Production Team (aka. Amanda Anderson, Alice Robinson, Ben Pattinson and Emily Sloan) all about the audition process! Find out more about YOBOS' upcoming production of In the Heights - as well as who they eventually cast! - at www.YOBOS.co.uk
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For the last episode in the series, Ben and Gill chat with Jeanette Gee who runs Wacky Wardrobe! The trio discuss some of their favourite costumes and how Jeanette started her famous costume shop. To find out more about Wacky Wardrobe, search for them on Facebook or do a virtual tour of the shop by searching for it on Google Maps!
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Luke Wetherill and Nathan Shaw join Ben and Gill to discuss what it's like at Drama School. The group also discuss Nathan's professional debut (during a pandemic!) as well as their top tips for those wanting to study Drama.
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It's Panto week ("oh no it isn't!"), and Ben and Gill are joined by writer Kay Andrews-Kuhn who discusses her original pantomimes as well as some of the best (and worst!) pantomime jokes and stories!
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Dance Teacher Kate Wolstencroft joins Ben and Gill this week to discuss the concept of being a 'Triple Threat' and how important dance is to the amateur theatre world.
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Former West End performer, Kerry Jay, discusses her time in Les Miserables, Grange Hill, Chicago, Follies and We Will Rock You. Along with Ben and Gill, Kerry discusses what the amateur theatre community can learn from the professionals! A fascinating insight into the West End world.
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Mandy Cox joins Ben and Gill this week to swap some hilarious and awkward stories about mistakes that have happened on stage!
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This week, Ben and Gill are joined by Jennie Healy and Louise Nunneley to discuss what it takes to run a successful community group. They discuss their top tips, what they learnt along the way and their experiences 'Treading The Boards'.
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Ben and Gill are joined by Amanda Anderson to discuss what stories (true or fictional) could be turned into a stage show. They also discuss Amanda's journey in the amateur theatre world, including what it's like to be a first time director just as a pandemic hits!
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