Inside The West End Podcast
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Inside The West End Podcast
'Inside The West End' is a brand new weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews from the world of theatre. From Tim Minchin to veteran ensemble members, we speak to the leading performers, directors, writers and producers that will delight and inspire West End fans. Produced by professional actors...
Recent Episodes
33 episodesITWE Ep030 Stiles and Drewe (Multi award winning composers of Mary Poppins, Honk!, Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Half A Six Pence and many more!)
In our 30th episode we chat to George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, aka Stiles & Drewe. Stiles and Drewe are a multi award-winning musical theatre writing...
ITWE Ep029 Dan Clarkson - Co-Creator and star of the Olivier nominated 'Potted Potter' and 'Potted Panto'.
Prepare to be inspired! This week we speak to the man who turned a 15 minute skit, originally made to entertain a queue of people waiting to buy a boo...
ITWE Ep028 Maggie Patterson - Ballet Teacher at Pineapple Dance Studios and Principle of Pineapple Performing Arts School
This week we chat to Maggie Patterson, Principle of Pineapple Performing Arts School and Ballet Teacher at Pineapple Dance Studios. Maggie gives us a...
ITWE Ep027 David Fynn - Leading man in 'School of Rock The Musical'
In this episode we chat to actor David Fynn, the leading man from Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest hit West End musical, 'School of Rock'! David's acting...
ITWE Ep026 Mark Shenton - Theatre Critic
This week we speak to top theatre critic and arts journalist Mark Shenton!Mark is a theatre critic, commentator and interviewer. He writes regularly f...
ITWE Ep025 Katie Marson - West End 'Wig Mistress'
This week we chat to the 'Wig Mistress' on the West End musical 'Motown', Katie Marson.We tweeted our followers asking what you would like to hear on...
ITWE Ep024 Nigel Wright - 'Andrew Lloyd Webber's Eyes and Ears'
This week we speak to one of the most influential people in musical theatre, Nigel Wright. Nigel has been Andrew Lloyd Webber's eyes and ears on prett...
ITWE Ep023 Ros Fenelon - Deputy Stage Mananger of 'Motown'
In this episode we speak to Deputy Stage Manager of the West End musical 'Motown', Ros Fenelon.After asking our followers on Twitter (@insidewestend)...
ITWE Ep022 Gary Wilmot
This week we chat to the legend that is Gary Wilmot!Gary started his career performing comedy routines and stand up in the working men's clubs of the...
ITWE Ep021 Newton Faulkner
In this episode we chat to musician, and now actor, Newton Faulkner!Newton's debut album, 'Hand Built by Robots', topped the charts in 2007, deposing...
ITWE Ep020 Claire Calvert
In this episode we speak to recently-promoted First soloist of The Royal Ballet, Claire Calvert.We hear all about Claire's upbringing in Bath, leaving...
ITWE Ep019 Julie Atherton
This week we chat to West End leading lady Julie Atherton.Having established herself as a household name with her portrayal of Kate Monster in the ori...
ITWE Ep018 Laurence Connor
This week we chat to director Laurence Connor.Over the last decade Laurence Connor has become one of the most in demand musical theatre directors in t...
ITWE Ep017 Gerónimo Rauch
This week we finally release the first ever interview we did for this podcast! Way back in February 2015 this podcast was nothing but an idea and a se...
ITWE Ep016 Kerry Ellis
This week we chat to West End leading lady Kerry Ellis.Kerry started her West End career as Martine McCutcheon's understudy in Cameron Mackintosh's re...
ITWE Ep015 Room 108 at Phantom
This week we go backstage at 'Phantom of the Opera' and conduct our first group interview inside the lads ensemble dressing room. We chat to Tim Morga...
ITWE Ep014 Alistair David
This week we chat to West End choreographer Alistair David. Alistair's choreography can currently be seen in the critically acclaimed West End revival...
ITWE Ep013 Summer Strallen
We are back from our break! HURRAH!This week we talk to West End leading lady Summer Strallen. Summer hails from a dynasty of West End performers, wit...
ITWE BONUS EPISODE (Break Week 2)
BONUS EPISODE ALERT! We are currently on a two week break while Rob enjoys his Honeymoon. Our normal weekly show will return on Sunday June 19th featu...
ITWE BONUS EPISODE (Break Week 1)
BONUS EPISODE ALERT! We are currently on a two week break while Rob enjoys his honeymoon. Our normal weekly show will return on Sunday June 19th featu...
ITWE Ep012 Tim Minchin (Part 2)
This is our second episode with the award winning comedian and 'Matilda' composer Tim Minchin. In this episode Tim discusses his life and his views on...
ITWE Ep011 Philip Griffiths
In this episode we speak to the veteran West End performer Philip Griffiths. Philip was recently awarded The Guinness World Record for 'The longest ti...
ITWE Ep010 Debbie O'Brien
In this episode we speak to one of the most prominent casting directors in the UK, Debbie O'Brien. Debbie specialises in theatre casting for the West...
ITWE Ep009 Eddie Elliott
In this episode we speak with Motown cast member Eddie Elliott. Eddie discusses the challenges he faced in his upbringing, training and career while d...
ITWE Ep008 Eva Noblezada
In this episode we speak to American actress Eva Noblezada, who at just 17 years old was chosen by Sir Cameron Mackintosh to play the lead role in the...
ITWE Ep007 Damian Humbley
In this episode we talk to West End leading man, Damian Humbley.Since arriving in London from Perth in 2005, Damian has performed in big scale West En...
ITWE Ep006 @westendproducer
In this episode we talk to the naughtiest man in show business, West End Producer! We chat to the Twitter sensation about all things 'show', from audi...
ITWE Ep005 Sasha Regan
In this episode we talk to the founder of 'The Union Theatre' Sasha Regan. The Union Theatre has become one of London's leading fringe venues, with pr...
ITWE Ep004 Barry James
In this episode Ben and Rob pop down to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London's oldest theatre, and chat to West End legend Barry James. Hear about eve...
ITWE Ep003 Ben Forster
In this episode of 'Inside The West End' we chat to ITV's 'Superstar' winner Ben Forster backstage at The Dominion Theatre about everything from growi...
ITWE Ep002 Killian Donnelly
In this episode we speak to actor Killian Donnelly backstage at The Adelphi Theatre about his journey from amateur theatre in Ireland to starring as C...
ITWE Ep001 Tim Minchin (Part 1 - Groundhog Day)
In this episode we speak to award winning comedian and 'Matilda' composer Tim Minchin about his new musical 'Groundhog Day'. Tim discusses his writing...
ITWE EpOOO Series Preview
The preview episode of the brand new podcast, "Inside The West End". Ben and Rob discuss the upcoming series and end with a teaser of their first huge...