Norwich Theatre Talks

Norwich Theatre's Chief Executive and Creative Director, Stephen, talks to Tom Sleigh about his role as Chair of Norwich Theatre.

On this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, Stephen talks to Christina Bianco about her impressions and role as Narrator in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, Chief Executive and Creative Director, Stephen, chats to comedian Marcus Brigstocke about his upcoming stand-up show, Vitruvian Mango.Get tickets for Marcus' show here: bit.ly/3GuGklJ*Language warning: Contains expletives

In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, Stephen talks to the titular star of Hamilton, Marley Fenton. *SPOILER for Hamilton at 12:11

In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, Chief Executive and Creative Director, Stephen, chats to Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara about her upcoming role in Chicago as Roxie Hart.

In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, Chief Executive and Creative Director Stephen sits down with Michael Maloney to discuss his debut as Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express.   Their conversation delves into the dynamics of touring theatre, the perks of being part of an iconic TV series like The Crown, and pondering over what they would ask Shakespeare if they had the chance.

For this episode, Chief Executive & Creative Director Stephen Crocker talked to ITV legend Lisa Maxwell in rehearsals of Norwich Theatre's pantomime Aladdin. The pair talked about the tradition of panto, being the baddie for the first time, being on variety shows and how being on the stage is a great training ground for Loose Women.   In part two of Norwich Theatre Talks interview, Stephen talks to Lisa about her role in Aladdin, trying the Norfolk accent, going to Great Yarmouth on a magic carpet and her three dogs! 

In this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, we journeyed to Sinitta's dressing room, whilst she was starring in NOW That's What I Call a Musical!

On this episode of Norwich Theatre Talks, we kick off Season 3 with a chat to Maisie Adam, ahead of her Norwich Theatre Playhouse debut. We are also pleased to announce the launch of our brand new radio show, Stage Door, on Norwich’s community radio station, Future Radio. You can listen to Stage Door in association with Norwich Theatre on the first Monday of every month from 6pm. You can also listen again on the Future Radio website https://futureradio.co.uk/

In this episode, Stephen Crocker is joined by our new pantomime dame and Norfolk Nimmo Twin, Owen Evans.Raised in Cromer, Owen attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) where he studied with the Moscow Arts Theatre School. As an actor, he has appeared in countless plays and theatre productions, including with the Royal Shakespeare Company.Owen will be starring alongside West End musical stars Tarik Frimpong and Meesha Turner; pantomime favourite Joe Tracini; and ITV star Lisa Maxwell in Aladdin at Norwich Theatre Royal from 7 Dec to 5 Jan. Tickets are available via our website.The episode also features Lauren Farley, Business Development Manager at Norwich Theatre. Lauren and Stephen discuss the varied ways that Norwich Theatre, a registered charity that receives no public funding, uses its venues to generate extra income.Listen to the episode now on Spotify, YouTube and Norwich Theatre Digital Stage (via our website).

Comedian Janey Godley joined host Stephen Crocker in Podcast Corner for a a hard-hitting conversation ahead of her sold-out show ‘Not Dead Yet’ at Norwich Theatre Playhouse. Janey was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021 and despite chemotherapy, just over a year later she learned that she had cancer in her abdomen and now talks openly on stage about the fact that she will eventually die of cancer. This episode also features Norwich Theatre's Teresa Baker, Head of People and Culture. For support of the themes discussed in the episode: The Big C: 0800 092 7640, www.big-c.co.uk Samaritans: 116 123, www.samaritans.org Marie Curie: 0800 090 2309, www.mariecurie.org.uk

Watch this month’s episode of Norwich Theatre Talks where Stephen Crocker sits down for a chat with Karl Minns about his career and being a Nimmo twin for almost 30 years. This episode also features Norwich Theatre’s Zoe Phillips, who is our Head of Campaigns and Oscar, our office pup who is our Head of Barketing.

Listen to episode one of Norwich Theatre Talks’ second season! Our special guest on the episode is Beverley Callard who talks about her career, her mental health journey as well as being this year’s panto baddie. Later in the episode, we meet Rebecca Lyon, our Head of Media and Communications who shares details about what it’s like to work at the theatre.

This month, we have recorded a special episode of the Norwich Theatre Talks podcast, exploring opera, featuring guests including General Director of English Touring Opera Robin Norton-Hale, and audience member Marion Welham.

Watch this month's episode of Norwich Theatre Talks where Stephen Crocker sits down for a chat with Carlos Acosta about his dance company Acosta Danza and performing at 50. This episode also features Norwich Theatre's Emma Maxwell, who is our Senior Stage Technician.

The art of drag is the theme for Norwich Theatre’s latest podcast episode. Craig Revel Horwood joined host Stephen Crocker in Podcast Corner at Norwich Theatre Playhouse, while he was in Norwich playing Miss Hannigan in Annie the Musical this month. He tells Stephen about how he created his version of Miss Hannigan; his drag persona in Australia; the creativity in gender-flipping well-known roles; and why jumping out of an aeroplane was less nerve-wracking than conducting at the Royal Opera House. Craig also talks about his time on Strictly Come Dancing and how he learned Latin and Ballroom at the late Len Goodman’s School of Dance in Dartford. He is the longest serving Strictly judge in the world, across the 60 versions. This episode also features local drag performers Joseph Ballard, known as Titania Trust, and Norwich Theatre’s graphic designer Nic Gordon, who performs as Jester Mirage.

Welcome to our podcast corner! In this episode, Stephen Crocker interviews Audrey Brisson and Iain Farrington about The Land of Might-Have-Been, a brand new musical produced by Norwich Theatre and Buxton International Festival. As always, we'll also introduce you to a member of our team at the Norwich theatre - Dec Matwij, our Head of AV.

This episode, we welcomed two amazing women who have been charting a course within the theatre industry. Suzi Ruffell, one of Norwich’s favourite comedians and Tara Claxton, Head of Technical Operations at Norwich Theatre, chat to Stephen about their personal stories and experiences in the industry.

To celebrate World Theatre Day, we welcomed legendary Showman, Derren Brown to Podcast Corner at the Playhouse to talk about making theatre, happiness and touring. We also featured Miche Montague, Creative Communities Producer at Norwich Theatre to talk about our Theatre Makers.

Mental Health campaigner and ex-liberal democrat MP, Sir Norman Lamb joins us in Podcast Corner at the Playhouse to talk about children’s mental health and the role creativity can play. Michael Williams, CEO of Buxton International Festival and writer of this summer’s new musical, The Land of Might-Have-Been talks about this beautiful new co-production with Norwich Theatre.