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A Doll’s House and Between the River and the Sea
Apr 30, 2026
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Love, Loss & Letting Go
Apr 23, 2026
50m 15s
The Holy Rosenbergs, A Mirrored Monet & Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Apr 16, 2026
28m 36s
The Offies, Paco Peña: Solera & John Proctor Is the Villain
Apr 9, 2026
33m 55s
Sarah-Louise Young on Cabaret, Chaos & An Evening Without Kate Bush
Apr 6, 2026
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| 4/30/26 | ![]() A Doll’s House and Between the River and the Sea | This episode, we dive into two bold, politically charged productions - A Doll’s House at the Almeida Theatre and Between the River and the Sea at the Royal Court - each interrogating relationships under pressure. From the fractures within a marriage to the complexities of identity across borders, these shows ask what happens when the systems we rely on - love, family, nation - begin to crack.A Doll’s House – Almeida TheatreHenrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking domestic drama gets a sharp, contemporary reimagining in this new version by Anya Reiss, directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins. When scandal threatens Nora and Torvald’s seemingly perfect marriage, the rules of their relationship are thrown into question - money, sex, and power all up for negotiation. Romola Garai returns to the Almeida as Nora, bringing intensity and nuance to a role that continues to challenge audiences over a century on. Provocative, unsettling, and darkly modern, this is a revival that leans into the mess of intimacy and control.Between the River and the Sea – Royal Court TheatreWritten by Yousef Sweid and Isabella Sedlak, this internationally acclaimed piece arrives in London following its success at Berlin’s Maxim Gorki Theater. Part personal story, part political reflection, it follows Yousef - a Palestinian-Israeli man navigating identity, fatherhood, and a complex custody battle across borders. Moving between Haifa and Berlin, the play explores family, fear, and the possibility of imagining a future beyond division. Urgent, intimate, and deeply human storytelling at its core. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Love, Loss & Letting Go✨ | LoveLoss+5 | Nadia Fall | the Young VicAcast+8 | OregonNew York | Dear Jack, Dear LouiseInvisible Me+4 | — | 50m 15s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() The Holy Rosenbergs, A Mirrored Monet & Jaja’s African Hair Braiding✨ | identityfamily+7 | — | AcastThe Holy Rosenbergs+2 | Harlem | The Holy RosenbergsA Mirrored Monet+3 | — | 28m 36s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() The Offies, Paco Peña: Solera & John Proctor Is the Villain✨ | The OffiesPaco Peña: Solera+4 | — | Smalltown BoyOffies+9 | LondonNew York’s+3 | theatreperformance+2 | — | 33m 55s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Sarah-Louise Young on Cabaret, Chaos & An Evening Without Kate Bush✨ | cabaretlive performance+2 | Sarah-Louise Young | GlastonburyAcast+3 | London | Olivier AwardUnderbelly Boulevard+2 | — | 32m 50s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() Savage, You Matched With, Turn it Out with Tiler Peck & Friends and Teeth 'n' Smiles✨ | theatredrama+3 | — | White Bear TheatreEtcetera Theatre+9 | — | SavageYou Matched With+2 | — | 37m 30s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() The Hunger Games & Romeo & Juliet✨ | The Hunger GamesRomeo & Juliet+3 | — | The Hunger Games: On StageRomeo & Juliet @ Shakespeare’s Globe+6 | London | theatrical experiencelive performance+2 | — | 39m 31s | |
| 3/16/26 | ![]() Tessa Peake-Jones on Invisible Me✨ | theatrecomedy-drama+5 | Tessa Peake-Jones | BBCSouthwark Playhouse+3 | — | Only Fools and HorsesSouthwark Playhouse+2 | — | 32m 32s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Jesse Jones on Leading Royal & Derngate✨ | theatreprogramming+4 | Jesse Jones | Top Gs Like MeLeading Royal & Derngate+5 | — | Royal & DerngateTop Gs Like Me+3 | — | 26m 22s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() American Psycho, The Producers & The Opera Locos✨ | The ProducersAmerican Psycho+5 | — | American PsychoThe Producers+8 | — | theatrical experiencessatire+2 | — | 33m 12s | |
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| 3/2/26 | ![]() Behind the Portrait: Keala Settle & Hal Fowler on Mrs. President✨ | Mary Lincolntheatre+3 | Keala SettleHal Fowler | the Charing Cross TheatreAcast+1 | London | Charing Cross TheatreMrs. President+2 | — | 50m 09s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() Love, Laughter & Into the Woods | This week, Darren and Natalie bring you backstage moments, bold new musical theatre, immersive magic and political satire with a photo call for World’s Greatest Lover, Natalie took her school kids to see Into the woods and Darren attended the press night of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister.World’s Greatest Lover – Photo Call & Cast ChatsWe were at the photo call for the high-energy pop-rock musical World’s Greatest Lover, featuring music and book by Julien Salvia and lyrics and book by Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal - the award-winning writing duo behind The Prince & The Pauper and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Fresh from their Eurovision pop success with La Poupée Monte Le Son, the pair now bring their infectious theatrical style to London. Darren caught up with cast members Matt Terry, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, and Jaymi Hensley for quick-fire chats about the show’s bold sound, its romantic chaos and what audiences can expect.Into the Woods Back under the trees at the Bridge, this thrilling revival of Sondheim’s masterpiece invites audiences into an immersive fairytale world where wishes come at a cost. With seating wrapped around the action and on-foot tickets allowing you to follow the story, this is musical theatre at its most playful, poignant and theatrical.I’m Sorry, Prime MinisterThe iconic political duo return in this sharp, nostalgic and gently biting farewell to Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. A final chapter to the beloved Yes, Minister universe, this stage outing blends classic satire with contemporary relevance as power, ego and public image once again collide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/22/26 | ![]() Inside The Opera Locos with Yllana’s Joseph O’Curneen | In this week’s episode, Darren is joined by Joseph O’Curneen - founding member of internationally acclaimed Spanish theatre company Yllana - to talk about the glorious chaos that is The Opera Locos.Returning to London following standing ovations, The Opera Locos takes over Sadlers Well’s Theatre for a strictly limited run. This vibrant comic opera experience blends world-class singing with outrageous physical comedy, fusing the grandeur of Mozart, Verdi and Puccini with pop anthems from Whitney Houston, Mika, U2 and more.At the heart of the show are five eccentric opera singers - a faded tenor, a macho baritone, a pop-loving counter-tenor, a dreamy soprano and a fiery mezzo - whose rivalries, egos and hidden desires spiral into operatic mayhem. It’s opera… but not as you know it.Joseph shares how Yllana, founded in 1991 as a comedy and physical theatre company, has grown into a global powerhouse - producing 41 shows, performing over 16,000 times across 48 countries, and reaching almost six million audience members. We explore the art of non-verbal storytelling, the universal language of laughter, and why opera is the perfect playground for comic anarchy.From Max Award-winning success in Spain to international touring and a triumphant London return, this is a joyful, insightful conversation about risk, reinvention and making classical music wildly accessible.If you think opera isn’t for you - this might just change your mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Memory, Music & The Weight of What We Carry | This week Darren and Natalie explore three powerful productions that examine legacy, longing and the stories we pass down - through history - Here there are Blueberries, through song - Ballad Lines, and through quiet acts of courage - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.Here There Are BlueberriesA haunting and urgent new play inspired by a real-life photo album discovered in an archive - images taken by Nazi officers at Auschwitz. As archivists begin to piece together the lives behind the photographs, difficult questions emerge: what do we do with inherited history? Who gets to tell these stories? And how do we confront the ordinary faces of extraordinary evil? A deeply unsettling, necessary piece of theatre that lingers long after the lights go down.Ballad LinesA lyrical, folk-infused new musical that threads together generations of women through music and memory. Rich in harmony and storytelling, Ballad Lines blends Celtic influences with contemporary musical theatre to create an intimate exploration of identity, love and resilience. Atmospheric, heartfelt and musically stunning.The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold FryBased on the beloved novel by Rachel Joyce, this moving musical charts Harold’s spontaneous walk across England to save an old friend. With an evocative score and deeply human performances, it’s a story of redemption, grief and the extraordinary power of simply putting one foot in front of the other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | ![]() Sixteen Postcodes. One Story. Backstage with Jessica Regan | This week we’re joined by comedian, writer and performer Jessica Regan, a regular voice on The Guilty Feminist Podcast, to talk about her bold and brilliantly personal one-woman show 16 Postcodes.Following sell-out, critically acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Pleasance Theatre, 16 Postcodes makes its London premiere at King's Head Theatre. The show chronicles Jessica’s real-life journey through London’s crumbling private rental market - and in a twist that makes every performance unique, the audience decides which stories are told each night.With the UK’s Renter’s Rights Bill coming into effect later this year, this conversation feels especially timely. Jessica offers a lived, sharp and darkly funny perspective on the realities behind the headlines - exploring instability, autonomy, power, and what it really means to try to build a life when “home” never quite sticks.We talk about turning housing trauma into theatre, why comedy is sometimes the only survival tool available, how audiences respond when given control, and whether legislation can truly repair the emotional toll of renting in London.It’s funny. It’s honest. And it’s painfully relatable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | ![]() Love, Legacy & What We Hold On To | This week Darren and Natalie cover a packed episode spanning major casting announcements, explosive physical theatre, and an intimate world premiere that cuts straight to the heart.We were at the Thomas Hopkins Productions press launch announcing three exciting productions:Maureen Lipman starring in AllegraWendi Peters leading GloriousAnd The Jonathan Larson Project, celebrating the visionary composer behind Rent and Tick, Tick… Boom! A glimpse at what promises to be an exciting season ahead.Frantic Assembly’s Lost Atoms Jess and Robbie’s love story begins with a chance meeting and unfolds into something extraordinary - or so they remember. Written by Anna Jordan (Succession, Yen, The Unreturning) and staged with Frantic Assembly’s signature physical intensity, Lost Atoms dives into the soaring highs and devastating lows of a relationship shaped as much by memory as reality. Funny, raw and emotionally charged, it asks: when love ends, whose version survives?Guess How Much I Love You?A pregnant couple wait for their 20-week scan - and the life they imagined begins to shift. This devastating and beautifully observed new play by Bruntwood Prize-winner Luke Norris, directed by Olivier Award-winner Jeremy Herrin, explores parenthood, impossible decisions and enduring love. A powerhouse cast including Rosie Sheehy, Robert Aramayo, and Lena Kaur deliver deeply affecting performances in this world premiere that lingers long after the curtain falls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | ![]() Courage, Legacy & the Stories We Tell Ourselves | This week Darren and Natalie explore three powerful productions that wrestle with truth, legacy and the cost of standing by your convictions - from the Wild West with High Noon to the White House with Mrs. President and the glittering wreckage of the Jazz Age with Beautiful Little Fool.High NoonA searing stage adaptation of the legendary Western that once served as an allegory for Hollywood’s blacklist, High Noon feels chillingly relevant today. Set in real time and running without an interval, the story follows Marshal Will Kane (Billy Crudup) as he faces an impossible choice: protect his town from a returning outlaw or protect his new wife, Amy Fowler (Denise Gough). With songs by Bruce Springsteen, The Chicks and Ry Cooder, this tense, 100-minute thriller is part love story, part political warning - and entirely gripping.Mrs President Keala Settle takes on the role of Mary Lincoln in this newly reimagined version of John Ransom Phillips’ gripping drama. Haunted by grief, vilified by society and desperate to reclaim her narrative, Mary turns to photographer Mathew Brady (Hal Fowler) to help restore her image - only for their collaboration to spiral into a fierce battle over truth, authorship and control. Directed by Bronagh Lagan, this bold reinvention reveals Mary Lincoln as a woman fighting to define herself in a world determined to define her.Beautiful Little FoolTold through the eyes of their daughter Scottie, this new musical charts the turbulent, brilliant and tragic relationship between Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, with music and lyrics by Hannah Corneau and a book by Mona Mansour, the UK premiere stars Lauren Ward as Scottie, David Hunter as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hannah Corneau as Zelda. A sweeping, lyrical exploration of art, fame and family long after the Roaring Twenties have faded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() Courage, Parenthood, Childhood & Survival | This week Darren and Natalie take on a powerful and wide-ranging episode, exploring Safe Haven, Mother.Dad, A Grain of Sand, and The Olive Boy - four very different plays that confront survival, morality, parenthood and resilience, from global humanitarian crises to deeply personal stories of growing up and finding your way.Safe HavenSet in the aftermath of the First Gulf War, Safe Haven charts the brutal suppression of the Kurdish uprising in northern Iraq and the desperate flight of two million people into the mountains. As the world watches in horror, two British diplomats - aided by a Kurdish refugee - battle bureaucracy in Whitehall to force intervention before it’s too late. Written by Chris Bowers, former British diplomat in Iraqi Kurdistan, this sweeping and urgent play brings to life the moral conviction and political courage that led to Operation Safe Haven, an unprecedented humanitarian mission that prevented genocide.Mother.DadA woman checks IDs in a pub doorway. A man sits at his kitchen table with his children. Both are waiting for the same call. From hit company Chronic Insanity, Mother.Dad is a raw, raucous and deeply human new play about love, class, parenthood and the sheer madness of raising a family in the 21st century. Written by rising star Doug Deans, this world premiere was selected from over 800 scripts for Lyric Hammersmith’s open submission and shortlisted by the Bush Theatre, Royal Court and Graeae.A Grain of SandThis intimate and devastating one-woman show follows Renad, a young Gazan girl searching for her family while carrying her grandmother’s stories and the myth of the ‘Anqaa’ - the Palestinian Phoenix. Blending folklore with real testimonies from children in Gaza, A Grain of Sand explores war through a child’s eyes, centring resilience, imagination and the right of children to be children. The production is accompanied by Each Child a Light, a powerful collaborative quilt exhibition commemorating children killed in Gaza.The Olive BoyBased on Ollie Maddigan’s real-life story, The Olive Boy is a hilarious and heartfelt coming-of-age comedy about being uprooted, trying to fit in, and pursuing love against the odds. After sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, a national tour and early acclaim at Camden Fringe, this deeply personal and unexpectedly moving show lands at Southwark Playhouse in its latest chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() There’s Nothing Left to Prove: Inside Already Perfect | In this episode, Darren and Natalie dive into the UK premiere of Already Perfect, the new folk-rock musical now playing at King’s Head Theatre.Written by Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis, Already Perfect is an intimate, soul-infused piece that unfolds in a Broadway dressing room on the brink of collapse - where past and present collide in a raw, often funny reckoning with identity, addiction, faith and self-worth.Natalie sits down with the show’s creator and star Levi Kreis, alongside producer Larry Lelli and director Dave Solomon, to talk about the deeply personal origins of the piece, translating lived experience into musical theatre, and why this story of self-acceptance feels more urgent than ever. They discuss the show’s gospel-tinged score, its emotional honesty, and the challenge of balancing intimacy with theatrical scale.Alongside the interview, Darren and Natalie share their critical response to the production, from the standout performances and striking design to the conversations the show is provoking with audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() Woman in Mind. In Conversation with Rebecca Trehearn and Frances McNamee | In this episode, Darren and Natalie unpack the latest West End revival of Woman in Mind, Alan Ayckbourn’s 1985 psychological comedy now marking its 40th anniversary. Starring Sheridan Smith and directed by Michael Longhurst, the production revisits a story of fractured reality, imagination and domestic dissatisfaction - but does it still resonate today? Natalie and Darren share their thoughts on the play’s dated themes, standout design elements, and whether star power alone is enough to justify its return to the London stage.The conversation then shifts backstage as Darren Zooms with Rebecca Trehearn and Frances McNamee, stars of the new folk musical Ballad Lines. In this behind-the-scenes chat, they discuss bringing traditional ballads to life, performing new writing, and the joy - and challenge - of telling intimate stories through music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | ![]() A Ghost in Your Ear | In our first episode of 2026, Darren and Natalie dive into one of the most innovative and nerve-shredding productions currently on the London stage - A Ghost in Your Ear at Hampstead Theatre.Written and directed by Jamie Armitage (An Interrogation, SIX) and created in collaboration with acclaimed sound designers Ben and Max Ringham, this two-hander places the audience inside a haunting using binaural 3D sound technology. Wearing headphones, spectators are immersed in a chilling ghost story that unfolds both inside a recording studio and deep within the imagination. Darren reviews how the production uses sound, performance and atmosphere to deliver genuine jump-scares, skin-crawling tension and an emotional story about family, grief and buried secrets - all while pushing the boundaries of what theatre can do.Natalie also brings us a backstage chat with Jonathan Livingstone, who plays Sid, the studio technician opposite George Blagden’s increasingly unravelling actor. Jonathan talks about performing in a show where every line triggers a sound cue, how comedy becomes a lifeline inside horror, and what it’s like to scare an audience who are wearing headphones and completely locked into the world of the play.From comparisons to The Woman in Black to the current wave of theatrical horror sweeping the West End, this episode explores why A Ghost in Your Ear is fast becoming one of the most talked-about and fear-inducing shows in London - and why it proves that sometimes the scariest place of all is your own imagination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | ![]() Curtain Call: Our Theatre Highlights of 2025 | In the final episode of Season 5, Darren and Natalie look back on an extraordinary year in theatre, sharing the productions that moved them, thrilled them, and stayed with them long after the curtain fell. From bold new writing and immersive experiences to reimagined classics and unforgettable performances, this episode is a love letter to the shows that defined 2025.They revisit standout moments from Retrograde, Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet, Grease Immersive Movie Musical, KENREX, This Bitter Earth, Daniel’s Husband, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Till The Stars Come Down, Evita, and The Midnight Bell -celebrating the artists, stories, and risks that made this theatrical year unforgettable.A fitting farewell to 2025 - and the perfect curtain call to Season 5. 🎭 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | ![]() Backstage chat with Damon Gould | In this special stand-alone episode, Darren sits down with Damon Gould, currently starring as Noel in the cult musical Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse.Ride the Cyclone is a darkly comic, offbeat musical that has built a devoted global following. After six teenagers die in a freak roller-coaster accident, they find themselves in limbo, offered one final chance at life. Strange, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, the show explores identity, longing, fantasy, and the versions of ourselves we wish the world could see.In this conversation, Damon talks about stepping into one of the show’s most iconic and complex roles, balancing comedy with vulnerability, audience reactions, and what draws him to bold, unconventional theatre. He also reflects on his career so far - from Cabaret in the West End to Newsies - and what continues to excite him about performing live.A thoughtful, funny, and insightful chat with one of theatre’s most exciting performers, diving deep into a truly singular musical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | ![]() Festive Spectacle & Feral History: The Red Shoes & Oh Mary! | This episode celebrates two completely different - but equally exhilarating - nights at the theatre. From sweeping, cinematic dance storytelling to full-throttle historical chaos, we explore why live performance continues to thrill, surprise, and transport. One is a five-star festive classic - The Red Shoes - that dazzles the senses; the other - Oh Mary! - is a riotously funny West End sensation that gleefully tears up the rulebook.The Red Shoes - New Adventures / Matthew BourneInspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s dark fairy tale and the legendary 1948 Powell and Pressburger film, The Red Shoes is a five-star triumph and the perfect Christmas theatre treat. Matthew Bourne’s visually sumptuous, emotionally sweeping production explores obsession, ambition, and the intoxicating cost of artistic perfection. We delve into the fascinating history behind the story, the revolutionary impact of the original film, and the legacy of Bourne and his company New Adventures — whose bold, narrative-driven approach has transformed dance theatre and brought new audiences flocking to ballet for decades.Oh Mary! - West EndFrom festive spectacle to feral farce, Oh Mary! is riotously funny, gloriously unhinged, and gleefully inaccurate. A cult New York hit turned Tony-winning Broadway smash, this West End transfer delivers relentless laughs under Sam Pinkleton’s razor-sharp direction, with Cole Escola’s anarchic writing skewering power, ego, and historical mythmaking. We discuss the play’s journey to the West End, its awards success, and why this fearless, five-star comedy has become one of the most talked-about nights out in town — all completely spoiler-free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | ![]() Victoria Scone in Conversation: Drag, Dames & Panto Chaos | Today on the podcast, Darren is joined by trailblazing drag artist, actor and cabaret star Victoria Scone - a performer who made herstory on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and went on to wow audiences internationally on Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World. From redefining drag on screen to commanding stages across the UK, Victoria’s career is a joyful collision of theatre, comedy, music and fearless self-expression.Currently, Victoria is bringing full dame energy to the festive season as Dame Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk at the King’s Head Theatre, and in this chat she dives into the glorious tradition of panto, the art of playing a dame, audience chaos, and why drag and panto are such perfect bedfellows.The conversation also spans Victoria’s wider stage career. Along the way, Victoria talks cabaret, comedy, music, and creating new work - including sold-out solo shows Jam Packed.It’s a funny, generous and insightful conversation about performance, visibility, tradition, and carving out a career on your own terms - with plenty of laughs, warmth, and a little festive mischief along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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