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! (National Theatre, UK Tour and Worldwide), Mary Poppins (West End, Broadway, International and currently on UK Tour), Cameron Mackintosh's new version of Half A Sixpence (Chicester Festival Theatre and West End), The Wind in The Willows (UK Tour and opening at The London Palladium 2017), Betty Blue Eyes (West End and UK Tour), Just So (Tricycle Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and International), Peter Pan - A Musical Adventure (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Royal Festival Hall and International), Soho Cinders (Soho Theatre and in concert at Queen's Theatre), The Three Little Pigs (West End, UK Tour and International Tour), Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Singapore Repertory Theatre), and The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Singapore Repertory Theatre). Future projects include a stage... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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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!)

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 This week we speak to the man who turned a 15 minute skit, originally made to entertain a queue of people waiting to buy a book, into an Olivier nominated, critically acclaimed and world touring production! We are of course chatting to Co-creator of 'Potted Potter', 'Potted Panto' and 'Potted Sherlock, Dan Clarkson. This Christmas the Olivier nominated 'Potted Panto' returns to the West End and we hear all about how the hilarious 'Potted' world all came about! We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page. 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going. 4. DO YOUR AMAZON SHOP VIA OUR WEBSITE! Head to insidethewestend.com click on any of the Amazon adverts, it will redirect you to Amazon as normal, your shopping will cost you exactly the same as normal but Amazon will give us a small kick back on any of your... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep029 Dan Clarkson - Co-Creator and star of the Olivier nominated 'Potted Potter' and 'Potted Panto'.

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 most iconic Arts institutions in the industry, as well as her incredibly inspiring route to setting up her performing arts school there. We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page. 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going. 4. DO YOUR AMAZON SHOP VIA OUR WEBSITE! Head to insidethewestend.com click on any of the Amazon adverts, it will redirect you to Amazon as normal, your shopping will cost you exactly the same as normal but Amazon will give us a small kick back on any of your purchases as a thank you. 5. SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and they will automatically appear on your device ready for you to listen to. Please tell your friends... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep028 Maggie Patterson - Ballet Teacher at Pineapple Dance Studios and Principle of Pineapple Performing Arts School

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 performing at theatres such as 'The National Theatre' and 'The Donmar Warehouse', to appearing in hit television shows such as 'The Inbetweeners', 'Sherlock', 'Game of Thrones', 'Doctor Who' and most notably the hit US NBC sit-com 'Undateable'. Having been based in Los Angeles for the last three years, David is now back in London to open 'School of Rock' following the show's huge success on Broadway. So, during rehearsals, Rob headed down to the show's new West End home, The New London Theatre, and was kindly invited into David's dressing room for the chat! We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page. 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep027 David Fynn - Leading man in 'School of Rock The Musical'

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 is an Associate Editor and also joint lead theatre critic. He also reviews for London Theatre Guide and is London correspondent for Playbill.com, for whom he writes daily news stories. He has conducted public platform interviews at the National Theatre, the Donmar Warehouse and Stratford East Theatre Royal. He is also currently chairman of the drama section of the Critic's Circle. So basically, in terms of arts journalists, Mark is as prolific as it gets! This episode was made because of you! A number of people messaged us on Twitter requesting an interview with a theatre critic, so here it is. If you want to hear from any one else in the industry then tweet us @insidewestend ! We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit:... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep026 Mark Shenton - Theatre Critic

This week we chat to the 'Wigs 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 people requesting more chats with the people working behind the scenes on West End shows. This episode was made because of you! If you want to hear from any one else in the industry then tweet us @insidewestend ! We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page. 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going. 4. DO YOUR AMAZON SHOP VIA OUR WEBSITE! Head to insidethewestend.com click on any of the Amazon adverts, it will redirect you to Amazon as normal, your shopping will cost you exactly the same as normal but Amazon will give us a small kick back on any of your purchases as a thank you. 5. SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and they will automatically... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep025 Katie Marson - West End 'Wig Mistress'

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. From orchestrating his shows to producing all of his cast recordings and movie soundtracks, Nigel's musical influence is impressively vast! We would go so far as to say that there is not a single listener who wouldn't have heard his work at some point! We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going 4. DO YOUR AMAZON SHOP VIA OUR WEBSITE! Head to insidethewestend.com click on any of the Amazon adverts, it will redirect you to Amazon as normal, your shopping will cost you exactly the same as normal but Amazon will give us a small kick back on any of your purchases as a thank you. 5. SUBSCRIBE to our... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep024 Nigel Wright - 'Andrew Lloyd Webber's Eyes and Ears'

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 podcast, we received a lot of tweets requesting more interviews with people working behind the scenes in the West End. So this is the first in a number of upcoming episodes revealing a totally different side of the industry! We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going 4.SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and they will automatically appear on your device ready for you to listen to. 5. Do your Amazon shop via our website! Head to insidethewestend.com click on any of the Amazon adverts, it will redirect you to Amazon as normal, your shopping will cost you exactly the same as normal but Amazon will give us a... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep023 Ros Fenelon - Deputy Stage Mananger of 'Motown'

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 'New Faces', Gary shortly became a house hold name on UK television, comedy and subsequently West End Theatre. With numerous roles and productions under his belt, Gary really is a true veteran of the industry. We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going 4.SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and they will automatically appear on your device ready for you to listen to. Please tell your friends about our show and share it on social media so that we can continue to inspire others, just like you! -Follow us on Twitter @InsideWestEnd -Like our page on Facebook "Inside the West End Podcast" For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep022 Gary Wilmot

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 spending a year in the top 40. Since then Newton has toured extensively, releasing four further albums all to critical acclaim. Newton recently joined the cast of the Green Day musical 'American Idiot', playing the incredibly demanding role of Johnny, so we met up with him to hear how this transition into acting came about. We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going 4.SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and they will automatically appear on your device ready for you to listen to. Please tell your friends about our show and share it on social media so that we can continue to inspire others, just like... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep021 Newton Faulkner

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 Royal Ballet School' and her life as a professional ballerina since graduating. We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then: 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the show going 4.SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and they will automatically appear on your device ready for you to listen to. Please tell your friends about our show and share it on social media so that we can continue to inspire others, just like you! -Follow us on Twitter @InsideWestEnd -Like our page on Facebook "Inside the West End Podcast" For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep020 Claire Calvert

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 one of the most sought after musical theatre performers in the UK. She talks us through her life, from the early years scraping through school in her home town Preston, to coping with the demands of drama school at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Julie speaks very honestly about the ups and downs of life as a performing artist and about her transition into directing. Julie Atherton will be appearing in 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change' at The Arts Theatre in Leicester Square on August 15th. For more information visit artstheatrewestend.co.uk We give you this podcast completely free. If you've enjoyed it and you'd like to help us make future episodes then 1. Visit: insidethewestend.com 2. Click on the donate button at the top of the home page 3. Make a contribution and help us keep the... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep019 Julie Atherton

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 Mackintosh's most iconic musicals, to directing the critically acclaimed new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'School of Rock', his career has been truly stratospheric. With 'School of Rock' opening in London this Autumn, Laurence came to chat to us fresh from a day of auditions. We hear all about his back ground and exactly how he has created this incredible career. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to our podcast. We release a new episode every week and if you are subscribed they will automatically appear on your device ready for you to listen to. Please share our episodes on social media and via word of mouth. Follow us on Twitter @insidewestend and like our page on Facebook "Inside the West End Podcast". We make this podcast for free. If you enjoy it and want to contribute to future episodes then please... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep018 Laurence Connor

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 as the Phantom in London, Gerónimo Rauch kindly agreed to be our first ever interviewee. So without any of our tech sorted we headed to his home, sat in a corner of his bedroom using his own sound equipment and this is the result! Gerónimo chats to us about his upbringing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his early days performing in musical theatre, winning the Argentinian TV show 'Popstars' and subsequently becoming a huge star in South America with the band MamBrú. From pop star to West End leading man, we hear how a three day run in a concert performance catapulted him to a whole new career in the UK. Gerónimo has just released the first single 'Something' from his forthcoming album 'Here, There and Everywhere'. Check it out on Spotify here: Spotify http://smarturl.it/GRSomeSp PLEASE SHARE THIS INTERVIEW WITH... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep017 Gerónimo Rauch

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 first British Elphaba in 'Wicked' (in both the West End and Broadway), to working extensively with Queen guitarist Brian May, we hear about it all. Follow us on Twitter @insidewestend or find our group on Facebook, 'Inside The West End Podcast'. We love hearing from our listeners, so please get in touch! We make this podcast for free and it takes a huge amount of time for us to compile it. If you enjoy it, and wish to contribute to it's future, then please head to insidethewestend.com and click on the donate button. Thanks in advance. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

ITWE Ep016 Kerry Ellis

'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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