
We are a weekly podcast devoted to bringing you news, views, reviews, interviews and much more content devoted to musical theatre and film. We discuss composers, writers, actors, theatres and shows and encourage listeners to join in. Visit our site at musicaltalk.co.uk
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1016 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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MusicalTalk continues its exploration of the many and varied ways that war and conflict can be portrayed in the world of musical theatre. This week, Thos revisits a remarkable piece of verbatim musical theatre (itself a rare and unusual form) created... more
Join Thos as he continues his look at the amazingly varied way that musical theatre has approached war and its consequences. This week he revisits Enigma, a show about the American experience of wartime code-breaking and the real life (and death) con... more
One of the many paradoxes of war is that it often generates a surprisingly rich cultural output and when musical theatre decides to tackle the subject, the results can be rewarding - and varied! Just look at Blitz, Oh What A Lovely War and Bedknobs a... more
On this week's episode of MusicalTalk, Nick and Robert dive into a trio of very different theatrical experiences!
Robert shares his thoughts on London's lagest mega-hit musical: Paddington.
We revisit the gloriously irreverent Avenue Q, discussi... more
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Brilliant podcast! Any musical theatre fan should listen! All the special episodes are my favs! All the special guests are amazing!!!!!! recommend to anyone.
As for the guy who says it needs More music in it.... dude.... it’s not a radio show... or EP... podcasts are for discussions!!! Not radio. duh! Ha.
Joking. Just enjoy the info you get here coz it’s fantastic
This podcast is great. It's a podcast that does not take itself too seriously and therefore can be enjoyed by musical theater nerds or people that are simply curious about musical theatre going on in London or anywhere really. Job well done.
A fantastic listen - doesn't take itself too seriously, nicely chatty and informative. Some good interviews hidden away. At its best when lighthearted in style.
Just absolutely brilliant. I've been an avid listener of this podcast since 2007 and it's never failed to entertain me. Not only is it hilarious - I've had to pause it at times as I was laughing so hard - it is also informative, and a great incite to the world of Musical Theatre. If you have ANY doubts about listening to this podcast, please put them aside and take a listen. You'll be very glad you did.
Oh, if you're not already, go follow the MusicalTalk team on Twitter at @musicaltalk
Guessing at facts, and often guessing wrong, and carrying on at length about songs not by Loesser.
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This show centers on musical theatre with a UK perspective, offering news, reviews, interviews, and industry insights. Recent episodes balance discussions of current West End productions with deep dives into classic shows, production choices, and audience reception, often highlighting how branding, staging, and cultural context shape a show's success. A notable strength is the mix of candid host banter, guest expertise from performers and creators, and a willingness to connect theatre history to today's theater landscape.
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Recent guests on MusicalTalk include:
1. Daniel Anderson
2. Amanda Bothmar
3. Amanda Butmer
4. Stephen Weiner
5. Serena Cherry
6. Gary Lloyd
7. Jason Wayhead
8. Bianca Toledo
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