In a world of doom and gloom, who can listeners count on for up to date info on everything to do with amateur theatre? It's all an act thats who. Just check in with Jaz, Tom and the (not so ugly sisters) Lucie and Anna. Time to meet everyone and hear what we are all about, play a few games, laugh lots and find a show local to you to enjoy. Want to find out more and keep up to date with whats going on in the It's all an act world? www.itsallanact.co.uk
In this episode, we meet Gemma Williams from Kennet Amateur Theatre Society (KATS) who also joins us for our great game of reversal rehearsal. Jaz and Tom have a serious discussion about The National Theatre, Diversity in the arts and also auditions. Our not so ugly sisters, Lucie and Anna also have shows happening near you with some added treats this week, so tune in to find out all the fun and frolics of the It's All An Act Team. Kats website: www.Kats.org.uk The Stage: www.thestage.co.uk National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Visit our website for all the social links and to check out our calendar to find a show near you. www.itsallanact.co.uk
In this episode we meet Gabriel Foley who is currently directing a play called 'After the accident', an award winning play about life after a car crash. Gabriel joins us for our hilarious game Reversal Rehearsal, with the trickiest one we have had yet. More west end chat with Tom and Jaz about what we have in our dressing rooms. Lucie and Anna have all the news and social for you to keep you up to date with what shows are going on around the country. We also meet Steven the duck, so listen out for him in this episode, along with all the fun and frolics with usually have on the show, so come and enjoy.
In this episode we meet Harriet Wilson (Great last name) who is currently directing a Musical called ‘Showtime Boheme’, with NOMADS Theatre Company. Harriet joins us for our hilarious game Reversal Rehearsal, with the quickest word we have had so far. Some great Olivier Award Discussion with the whole team this week, We also talk about Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) show ‘West end showstoppers’ that we went to see. Check out the review on our website. Lucie and Anna have all the news and social for you to keep you up to date with what shows are going on around the country. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics of the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all the social links and to check out our calendar to find a show near you. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Harriet Wilson’s blog: https://harriwords.wordpress.com/ The Olivier Awards: www.olivierawards.com/nominations NOMADS Website:https://www.nomadsmusicaltheatre.co.uk/
In this Episode Jaz and Tom interview Shaun Blake who is currently in My Fair Lady with Newbury Musical Theatre Society (NMTS) and preparing himself to direct a show that he has written. Shaun joins us for the best game ever of Reversal Rehearsal, you will not believe your ears. Some heated West End Discussions with the whole team this week, including film musicals not being made into theatre musicals. Lucie and Anna as usual have all the news and social with what shows are going on around the country, as well as some audition news. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics of the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk What’s On Stage Website: www.whatsonstage.com
In this Episode Jaz and Tom interview Paige Mackay who is currently playing Eliza in My Fair Lady with Newbury Musical Theatre Society (NMTS). She also has a go at our fab game, Reversal Rehearsal. Some great West End Discussions with the whole team this week, including ‘Jaws – The Musical’, performers being dubbed over and a great new show called ‘Julie’s Green Room’ Lucie and Anna have some very different shows for you this week, but still the same great social links and people getting in touch. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics of the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Useful Links from our podcast: National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk What’s On Stage Website: www.whatsonstage.com Worth Marketing: www.worthmarketing.uk
In this Episode, the whole team are present for our deep and meaningful interview with Chris Rands (also known as Stoff) who performs, writes and directs all for amateur theatre. He is a regular listener so no stranger to our great game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out what it is like to do it live in the studio. Some great West End Discussions with the whole team this week, including VR in theatre, the price of tickets and what show revival will stand the test of time. Lucie and Anna have some very interesting and quirky shows for you this week, with a sort of a sea/boat theme, but still the same great social links and ways for people getting in touch with us. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics of the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk What’s On Stage Website: www.whatsonstage.com The Stage: www.thestage.co.uk
In this Episode, the whole team are present for our deep and meaningful interview with Jake Mawson who is in an up and coming version of Spamalot with Basingstoke Amateur Theatre Society. He is an avid listener so knows the score when it comes to our great game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out what it is like to do it under pressure live in the studio. In the West End Discussions this time, Tom gets us all to guess the Top 5 musical numbers from Encore Radios list of top 500 and we talk about etiquette in the theatre. Lucie and Anna have some great shows in the pipeline including the play ‘The Vicar of Dibley’, with all the same great social links and ways for people getting in touch with us. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Etiquette Poll - What’s On Stage Website: www.whatsonstage.com Encore Radio: www.encoreradio.co.uk Canned Laughter credit - https://www.youtube.com/user/Steverd99 Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett
In this Episode, We interview The one and only youtube sensation George Stacey AKA Georgeisbored24 who is not only a vlogger, but actor featuring in the production of Spamalot with our Guest Jake Mawson from a fortnight ago, a short film and also many other productions. He is an Regular listener to It’s all an act so knows the score when it comes to our great game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out what it is like to do it under pressure live in the studio. In the West End Discussions this time, we are saddened, find out why. Also listen to see why Tom wants our best chat up lines. Lucie and Anna have some great shows this week including the play ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ again which is taking am dram theatre by storm, they also have all the same great social links and ways for people getting in touch with us along with their new jingle which will feature, keep an ear out for it. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Lovearts dating site – www.lovearts.com Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett
In this episode, We have a 10th Episode Celebration, we don’t have a guest and find out about the team some more with all the questions we have used on our guests in the past episodes, we pick them out of a hat and ask each other to find out what the team would say. Don’t think that we aren’t going to play Reversal Rehearsal game just because we haven’t got a guest, we play altogether (including Jaz) and use a special saying instead of a show this week, can you work out what it is? The West end section brings some exciting news for all you ABBA fans out there and talk about what the stresses and strains of live theatre can have on performers. Lucie and Anna bring us a list of great shows happening all around the UK along with their brand new jingle. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett
In this Episode, We interview our first “Techie” Miss Vicky Allen who is freelance lighting designer for both professional and amateur companies. Having not listened to our podcast before Vicky was in for a right treat with our great game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out how tricky and absolutely bonkers it is. Sadly Anna couldn’t be with us to play Reversal Rehearsal this week but we did pre-record the news and social section so you will get to listen to her there. In the West End Discussions this time, we are found out the results from The Tony Awards, so come and see if a show you love won any awards. Lucie and Anna have some great shows this week, they also have all the same great social links and ways for people getting in touch with us along with their new jingle which will feature, keep an ear out for it. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk The Tony Awards – www.guardian.com/stage/tony-awards Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett
In this Episode, We interview our creator of our theme music and composer of the musical ‘Unfolding Tales’. He has some great stories to tell of his time with some great names in the theatre world, especially the one with Alan Menken. Having only listened to a few of our podcasts before Joe was forward to playing our awesome game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out the fun at the fair and what it’s like to do it in person. In the West End Discussions this time, we talk about whether shows should tour for a limited time or not and also we find that Emma Rice will launch a new children’s theatre program. Lucie and Anna have some amazing shows this week in news and social (woop woop) along with information about the show of our guest, Mr Joe Purdue and his musical based on the life of Tolkien ‘Unfolding Tales’ So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Tickets for ‘Unfolding Tales’ – www.joepurdue.com/tickets Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett Emma Rice Wise Children Article - http://www.whatsonstage.com/bristol-theatre/news/emma-rice-wise-children-bristol_43970.html Oh Hello Broadway - http://ohhellobroadway.com/
S1E13 - The Animals, The Children and Me with Matt Collins In this Episode, We interview a reverend (not a real one just a part he is playing) being a late comer to the world of am dram, Matt does not let it show, his performance on the podcast was great. He has some great stories about celebrities and Gerbils. Matt was a natural at playing our awesome game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds what it’s like to do it in person. In the West End Discussions this time, we talk about Emma Rice’s new production of Wise Children, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s statement of thinking that west end ticket prices are ok. Lucie and Anna have some amazing shows this week in news and social (woop woop) along with information about the show of our guest, Mr Matt Collins and his up and coming role in the production of Batboy. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett Emma Rice Wise Children and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s article – www.thestage.co.uk Batboy The Musical Tickets - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/379764
In this Episode, We interview the writer (Nick Card) and producer/performer (Paul Strickland) for a show called The Interview which they are taking up to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They are doing a preview of the show before they take it up to the fringe to raise money for the Air Ambulance service. We find out some interesting facts about both Nick and Paul, also about the Edinburgh fringe festival. The West End Discussion goes north this week, with us talking all about the Edinburgh fringe festival in all of it’s wonder. This will be the first of a two part discussion. Lucie and Anna have some a few shows this week in news and social (woop woop) but quality over quantity we think So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett Edinburg Fringe Information – www.whatsonstage.com
In this Episode, We talk about our time away at Disneyland Paris, our favourite part, our least favourite part and the game we played to pass the time in the queue line. Tune in to find out some very exciting news about where ‘It’s All An Act Podcast’ are moving forward. Everything will be back to normal in our next episode. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett
In this Episode, We interview technician Liam Warne about the world behind the performance. He tells us some funny stories and has a great go at our game Reversal Rehearsal (Yes, it is back!) Liam has a great suggestion for the team as something to do in the future. The West End Discussion talks about the hope that new productions come through for the UK. Lucie and Anna have some a few shows this week in news and social (woop woop) but quality over quantity we think So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com
S1E17 – A Wicked Interview with Jodie Steele In this Episode, We interview Jodie Steele who has returned from her year long tour of Asia as Elphaba in Wicked. She tells us of the highs and the lows that come with being a performer in the west end, some interesting stories, the time she shared a dressing room with Kevin Spacey and what is next on the cards for her. Jodie has a go at our crazy game Reversal Rehearsal, which is tricky and short this week, tune in to find out who wins, Tom or Guest? The West End Discussion talks about the time that Tom and Anna met Cameron Macintosh, some mothers do ‘ave ‘em and ‘The play that goes wrong’ Tour. Lucie and Anna have some interesting shows for you this week in news and social (woop woop) lots of new productions from companies that will can get your eyes and ears twitching about. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com
In this Episode, We interview our most guests ever, 7 guests! It’s The Bluebelles. This acapella group tell us of the fun that they have whilst studying at uni at the same time. Alice from The Bluebelles plays our great game of Reversal Rehearsal. The West End Discussion talks about Kinky Boots 2nd Birthday and interesting casting for Frozen the Musical. Lucie and Anna have some interesting shows for you this week in news and social (woop woop) lots of new productions from companies with some great crazy names. So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk
In this Episode, we have on a guest that appears in episode 5, he got the best reversal rehearsal and he is back to tell us about his show that he has written and directed, it’s Shaun Blake. Shaun tells us all about the show, what happens without giving away too many spoilers, also the process that it has gone through to get to the point ready to be shown as a full production to an audience. The West End Discussion talks about The Wind in the Willows show going cinematic, also how shows have evolved and how Tom’s opinion of them has changed as shows develop. Lucie and Anna have some classic shows and an audition for you this week in news and social (woop woop). So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk
In this Episode, we have no guest but answer the questions you sent into us. We talk about all sorts, from our favourite musicals, what Star Wars character we would be, and if we were a biscuit what biscuit would we be? There is no Reversal Rehearsal or Tom vs Guest but we do play the game from Episode 15 – Disney Special where Jaz thinks of a character and the team have to ask questions and Jaz will give a yes or no answer, but this time it is with a musical theatre character. The West End Discussion talks about casting already famous people in west end shows to boost ticket sales and promotional value. We also talk about casting the right person for the role, whether it be a character with autism, a disability or race. Lucie and Anna have some shows that we have performed in news and social, which made us take a trip down memory lane (woop woop). So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team. Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you. Please rate and review us on itunes. www.itsallanact.co.uk Yours from The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com ‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk