Podcasts by 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 Ben Morris and Rob Copeland, 'Inside the West End' is the first podcast to get behind the scenes of the industry and give an honest and well rounded view of the theatre from the perspective of the people who work in it.
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ITWE 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!) from 2017-01-01T06:00
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 partnership. Writing credits include Honk! (Na...
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ITWE Ep029 Dan Clarkson - Co-Creator and star of the Olivier nominated 'Potted Potter' and 'Potted Panto'. from 2016-12-11T06:00
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 This week we speak to the man who turned a 15 minute skit, originally made to entertain a queue of people waiting to buy a book, into an Olivier nominated, critically acclai...
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ITWE Ep028 Maggie Patterson - Ballet Teacher at Pineapple Dance Studios and Principle of Pineapple Performing Arts School from 2016-11-27T06:00
This week we chat to Maggie Patterson, Principle of Pineapple Performing Arts School and Ballet Teacher at Pineapple Dance Studios. Maggie gives us a brilliant insight into life inside one of the m...
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ITWE Ep027 David Fynn - Leading man in 'School of Rock The Musical' from 2016-11-13T06:00
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 career has been incredibly varied, from perform...
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ITWE Ep026 Mark Shenton - Theatre Critic from 2016-10-30T06:00
This week we speak to top theatre critic and arts journalist Mark Shenton!Mark is a theatre critic, commentator and interviewer. He writes regularly for The Stage (including a daily blog), where he...
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ITWE Ep025 Katie Marson - West End 'Wig Mistress' from 2016-10-16T05:00
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 upcoming episodes and we were inundated by peop...
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ITWE Ep024 Nigel Wright - 'Andrew Lloyd Webber's Eyes and Ears' from 2016-10-02T05:00
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 pretty much all of his work since the early 90's. Fr...
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ITWE Ep023 Ros Fenelon - Deputy Stage Mananger of 'Motown' from 2016-09-18T05:00
In this episode we speak to Deputy Stage Manager of the West End musical 'Motown', Ros Fenelon.After asking our followers on Twitter (@insidewestend) what they would like to hear more of on our pod...
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ITWE Ep022 Gary Wilmot from 2016-09-04T05:00
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 UK. After an appearance on the TV talent show '...
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ITWE Ep021 Newton Faulkner from 2016-08-21T05:00
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 Amy Winehouse, with over a million in sales and...
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ITWE Ep020 Claire Calvert from 2016-08-07T05:00
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 home at the age of eleven to train at 'The Roy...
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ITWE Ep019 Julie Atherton from 2016-07-31T05:00
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 original West End cast of Avenue Q, Julie is now o...
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ITWE Ep018 Laurence Connor from 2016-07-24T05:00
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 the world. From re-imagining all of Cameron Mack...
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ITWE Ep017 Gerónimo Rauch from 2016-07-17T05:00
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 series of scribblings in notepads. During his run...
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ITWE Ep016 Kerry Ellis from 2016-07-10T05:00
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 revival of 'My Fair Lady'. From becoming the firs...
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ITWE Ep015 Room 108 at Phantom from 2016-07-03T05:00
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 Morgan, Richard Munday, Keith Higham and Tim Laurent...
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ITWE Ep014 Alistair David from 2016-06-26T05:00
This week we chat to West End choreographer Alistair David. Alistair's choreography can currently be seen in the critically acclaimed West End revival of 'Show Boat'. We discuss his vast experience...
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ITWE Ep013 Summer Strallen from 2016-06-19T05:00
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, with both her parents, aunties and all three of he...
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ITWE BONUS EPISODE (Break Week 2) from 2016-06-12T05:00
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 featuring West End leading lady Summer Strallen.In t...
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ITWE BONUS EPISODE (Break Week 1) from 2016-06-05T05:00
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 featuring West End leading lady Summer Strallen.In t...
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ITWE Ep012 Tim Minchin (Part 2) from 2016-05-29T05:00
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 the industry in general.To hear our first conv...
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ITWE Ep011 Philip Griffiths from 2016-05-22T05:00
In this episode we speak to the veteran West End performer Philip Griffiths. Philip was recently awarded The Guinness World Record for 'The longest time spent in the same production (West End)' aft...
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ITWE Ep010 Debbie O'Brien from 2016-05-15T05:00
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 End, UK and international tours and regional pr...
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ITWE Ep009 Eddie Elliott from 2016-05-08T05:00
In this episode we speak with Motown cast member Eddie Elliott. Eddie discusses the challenges he faced in his upbringing, training and career while dealing with mental health issues.It's a truly i...
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ITWE Ep008 Eva Noblezada from 2016-05-01T05:00
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 West End revival of Miss Saigon. Having comple...
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ITWE Ep007 Damian Humbley from 2016-04-24T05:00
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 End musicals like 'Forbidden Broadway', Andrew Ll...
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ITWE Ep006 @westendproducer from 2016-04-17T05:00
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 audition advice to upsetting some of the biggest na...
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ITWE Ep005 Sasha Regan from 2016-04-10T05:00
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 productions regularly becoming critically acclaim...
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ITWE Ep004 Barry James from 2016-04-03T05:00
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 everything from his current role as Grandpa Joe in...
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ITWE Ep003 Ben Forster from 2016-03-27T05:00
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 growing up in Sunderland to playing the title roles ...
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ITWE Ep002 Killian Donnelly from 2016-03-20T08:10
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 Charlie Price in 'Kinky Boots The Musical' in Lo...
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ITWE Ep001 Tim Minchin (Part 1 - Groundhog Day) from 2016-03-20T08:00
In this episode we speak to award winning comedian and 'Matilda' composer Tim Minchin about his new musical 'Groundhog Day'. Tim discusses his writing process and his views on achieving success in ...
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ITWE EpOOO Series Preview from 2016-03-17T15:08
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 guest, the multi award winning comedian, compo...
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