In this month’s episode, we’re transported to Texas for the brand new stage production of Holes! We hear from the man who inspired a generation to learn maths and science, Johnny Ball tells us all about his new show: Wonders Beyond Numbers. Plus, we share a tribute to our longstanding panto musical director, David Carter.

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Episode 20: Holes, Johnny Ball and David Carter

Stages of My Life features artists performing at Norwich Theatre, shining the spotlight on those crucial moments along the way that developed the artist into who they are today. Ore chats about his foray into musical theatre, sharing a role with Peter Andre and singing on the West End stage... in front of his dad! The TV and radio star has reported from the Rio Olympics, hosted on The One Show, and lifted the Glitterball in the 14th series of Strictly Come Dancing, all with an energy, charm and warmth which has endeared him to audiences. Now he is challenging himself yet again as he acts, dances and sings his way across the stage in the musical whodunit Curtains, at Norwich Theatre Royal from Tues 11 - Sat 15 February. The next episode of Interval will be released on Friday 21st February.

Stages of My Life | Ore Oduba

Ahead of the arrival of Les Miserables, we catch up with cast-members Nic Greenshields (Javert), Felix Mosse (Marius) and Dean Chisnall (Jean Valjean) plus take a look behind the scenes of the show. We also look ahead to some of the other early 2020 highlights at Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich Playhouse and Stage Two

Episode 19 - Les Miserables Special

In our December edition of Interval, we catch up with the director of Holes, Adam Penford, who talks about why theatre for all ages is important to him. The theatre's Jo Reil talks about the amazing range of courses on offer whatever your ages, and we eavesdrop on rehearsal for the Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society's production of Made In Dagenham.

Episode 18 - Made In Dagenham, Holes, and New Courses

In this month’s episode, it’s a pantomime special. Oh yes it is! We’ll be finding out all about our Cinderella cast, AND an exciting new partnership - bringing world class theatre and Premier League Football together.

Episode 17: Cinderella Panto Special!

In this month’s episode, the circus is in town. Lost In Translation are at Norwich Playhouse this Christmas putting their special twist on a Charles Dickens classic. And the pantomime season is almost upon us. Richard Gauntlett joins us for Stages of My Life, ahead of his upcoming role as The Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.

Episode 17: A Circus Carol & Richard Gauntlett

In this month’s episode, Jodie Prenger is back at the Theatre Royal, in the National Theatre’s re-working of A Taste of Honey. We’re joined by podcasting veterans The Football Ramble. Marcus & Luke give us their thoughts about Norwich City Football Club. Plus we take a closer look at the next edition of Creative Matters: Finding Refuge and Sanctuary.

Episode 16: Jodie Prenger, The Football Ramble & Ice and Fire

On Saturday 31st August, we opened our doors! Catch up with the highlights of Open Day, including our Live interview with panto legend David Gant!

Bonus #5: Open Day 2019!

In this month’s episode, Liza Goddard from A Woman of No Importance joins us for a special edition of Stages of My Life. Producer of The Lovely Bones and the upcoming blockbuster Judy, Lee Dean tells us about his exciting projects. And at Norwich Playhouse, Come Dance With Me presents a blend of dance and dark humour. We spoke to the director Graham Howes and co-author Karen Lynne about the semi-biographical story.

Episode 15: Liza Goddard, The Lovely Bones, Come Dance With Me

In this month’s episode, we were lucky enough to chat to Matthew Bourne about his passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet. Literary icon Armistead Maupin is poised for an early autumn visit to us but why is he (and his work) so loved? Plus the Norwich Theatre Royal Youth Company takes a gritty play which explores the nature of friendship, celebrity and success down to the Playhouse this summer.

Episode 14: Matthew Bourne, pool (no water) & Armistead Maupin

We visited the London Coliseum to attend the Launch Event of On Your Feet! The brand new musical tells the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, chronicling their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally onto international superstardom. Hosted by Jamie Theakston, Q&A panellists included Gloria Estefan and Christie Prades, the actress taking on the role of Gloria in the West End production.

Bonus #4: On Your Feet! Q&A with Gloria Estefan

In this month’s episode, we’re celebrating the return of Creative Pride 2019! We chatted to Ty Jeffries, the brains behind the comic cabaret character: Miss Hope Springs. We spoke to Alexis Gregory, performing his verbatim play Riot Act, created with interviews from survivors of Stonewall. Plus we have a new episode of Stages of My Life. The Pub Landlord: Al Murray, joined us before his sold out show on Sunday 16 June!

Episode #13: Creative Pride & Al Murray

In this month's episode, it's a Matilda The Musical special! Get ready for an absolute hammer throw! We've got incredible interviews with Miss Trunchbull (Elliot Harper), Mrs Wormwood (Rebecca Thornhill), Mr Wormwood (Sebastien Torkia) and Miss Honey (Carly Thoms)!

Episode #12: Matilda The Musical Special!

In a special bonus episode, we held a Q&A session after the first performance of Mark Morris Dance Group’s Pepperland. Audience’s got the chance to ask questions about the unique Beatles dance tribute to the composer Ethan Iverson and rehearsal director Sam Black. Listen to this fantastic post-show event and hear the next Interval episode on Friday 24 May.

Bonus #3: Pepperland Q&A!

In our Easter podcast, we chat to young local dancers who will be performing in Matthew Bourne’s newest production Romeo & Juliet. We also find out about the Norfolk schoolchildren who will be taking part in an exciting project which will see them perform on the Theatre Royal stage in a specially-commissioned band-new children’s opera based on Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and director James Dacre talks us through English Touring Opera’s production of Macbeth.

Episode #11: Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet, NSOP & English Touring Opera

Interval is a brand new podcast bringing you exclusive news, views, interviews and behind the scenes content. We will have the latest information for shows and events at Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich Playhouse and our Learning and Participation Centre, Stage Two. If you're interested in the Performing Arts in Norfolk, then this is the podcast for you.

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