Interval Theatre The Podcast

The acclaimed 1970s Rock Opera returns to Birmingham Hippodrome until 27th April 2024. Featuring Ian McIntosh as Jesus. You can buy tickets and find out more about the production here: https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/whats-on/#close If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to Interval Theatre every Tuesday at 3pm or listen again whenever you want at www.brumradio.com/intervaltheatre. ★ Sup...

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked is at the Birmingham...

Be part of the emotional journey of Zack Mayo, a fearless young officer candidate, and the captivating Paula Pokrifki, whose fiery spirit matches his own. Their encounters ignite a spark that transcends boundaries, awakening a passionate love that defies all odds. An Officer and a Gentleman is at the Alexandra Theatre until 2nd March 2024. This week, Dave Massey talks to Sinead Long about her expe...

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning wi...

The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences for well over a hundred years, sprinkling ballet magic on this favourite childhood story and its cast of familiar characters. And all wrapped up with sparkling virtuoso dance from BRB’s brilliant dancers, fairy-tale characters, dazzling spectacle, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious music played live by the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia. The Sleeping Beau...

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack’s fight to outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams. Featuring stunning sets and costumes from The London Palladium, and bundle-loads of laughter, this is the panto you’ve bean waiting for! Jack and the Beanstalk is at the Birmingham Hippodrome until 28th January 2024. This week, Dave Massey talks to Doreen Tipton about her role as Dor...

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack’s fight to outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams. Featuring stunning sets and costumes from The London Palladium, and bundle-loads of laughter, this is the panto you’ve bean waiting for! Jack and the Beanstalk is at the Birmingham Hippodrome until 28th January 2024. This week, Dave Massey talks to Samantha Womack about her experienc...

Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and say hello to Mr Tumnus, the talking Faun, Aslan the unforgettable Lion, and battle the cold and cruel White Witch! The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is at the Birmingham Rep until 28th January 2024. This week, Dave Massey talks to Daniel Apea, Liyah Summers, Jerome Scott and Kudzai Mangombe about their experience in...

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love. The Bodyguard is coming to the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre from the 4th December - 30th December 2023. This week, Dave Massey talks to Ayden Callaghan about his experience so far in playing the ro...

Join us on a festive adventure as Peter and the Darling family are whisked away to the famous land full of colourful characters including the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and, of course, the dastardly Captain Hook. Peter Pan The Musical is at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre from 22nd - 25th November 2023. This week, Dave Massey talks to Alistair Jolliffe about his experience playing the role of Hook. Yo...

It’s New Year’s Eve, when a car crash on a deserted road brings famous but troubled singer Danny Sierra and his dysfunctional family to an isolated holiday cottage in rural England. Murder in the Dark is coming to the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre from 7th to 11th November 2023. This week, Dave Massey talks to Laura White about her experience in the role of Sarah and what the tour has been like so...

Beautiful Futures is a 3 day celebration shining a spotlight on new works by Black artists, where we collaboratively imagine and shape the future of culture and creativity in the 21st century, with our voices, our journeys and our stories, advocating for a world that leaves no one behind. This week, Dave Massey talks to Elizabeth Lawal the founder of Beautiful Futures festival.  You can find out m...

A Virgins Guide to Hiring an Escort is a biographical one-woman show using poetry exploring the sublime and harrowing complexities of a long delayed sexual awakening with a hired lover. This performance was a part of Birmingham Fest which takes place every July. It was hosted by the Blue Orange Theatre on the 18th and 19th July 2023. This week, Dave Massey talks to Lorna Meehan about her experienc...

It’s the summer of 1963, and 17 year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life as well as a thing or two about dancing. On holiday in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, she shows little interest in the resort activities, and instead discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles across an all-night dance party at the staff quarters. M...

Leonard Bernstein’s Candide is a supercharged wild ride in which 18th-century France crashes into 20th-century post-war America. Take a seat and strap in tight for a mind-boggling journey as we hurtle through a fantastical world of chaos – from castles in the Alps to skyscrapers in Montevideo, from earthquakes in Lisbon to the Amazonian jungles beyond the Andes. With societies riven by inequality...

Join Alfie and Gabz on this fabulous adventure, as they investigate the strange events happening in their home town! Children are leaving their teeth for the tooth fairy and waking up to find odd things under their pillows! Alfie and Gabz are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery - but no-one could have dreamed what they'll discover when they come face to face with the demon dentist herse...

Returning to his childhood home, a man finds himself standing beside the pond of the old Sussex farmhouse where he used to play. He's transported to his 12th birthday when his remarkable friend Lettie claimed it wasn't a pond, but an ocean–a place where everything is possible. Plunged into a magical world, their survival depends on their ability to reckon with ancient forces that threaten to destr...

Every couple needs a little fantasy to keep their marriage sparkling. But behind the gingham curtains, things start to unravel, and being a domestic goddess is not as easy as it seems. Home, I'm Darling is at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre until 29th April 2023. This week, Dave Massey talks to Jessica Ransom about her experience in the role of Judy in Home, I'm Darling. She also discusses the th...

Join Propel Dance, the UK's first all-wheelchair dance company as they reimagine the fantastical fairytale 'The Snow Queen'. A captivating and enthralling dance production which focuses on the origins of the queen who brings endless winters, it is brought to life by a talented company of professional wheelchair dancers. The Snow Queen will be at the Midlands Art Centre on 23rd April and the Arena...

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family. Annie is at the Birmingham Alexandra Th...

Featuring an original score performed live on stage, The Sacrifice is inspired by The Rite of Spring, combining the European heritage of this monumental piece with the uniquely rhythmic and expressive movements of ‘Tswana’ the traditional dance of Botswana. The Sacrifice was at the Birmingham Hippodrome on the 28th and 29th March 2023. This week, Dave Massey talks to Dada Masilo about her experien...

Follow the trials and tribulations of six fierce and sassy women as they set the world to rights in their small town bustling beauty salon. Steel Magnolias is at the Alexandra Theatre until 25th March 2023. This week, Dave Massey talks to Lucy Steel about her experience playing the role of Truvy Jones in this uplifting and inspiring show based on the film starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts. Y...

The Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning production of My Fair Lady is set to tour the UK after a West End season. My Fair Lady is at the Birmingham Hippodrome until 18th March 2023. This week, Dave Massey talks to Adam Woodyatt and Lesley Garrett about their experiences on the opening of the tour in Bristol and what they're looking forward to when they're in Birmingh...

As civilisation teeters on the edge of the abyss, who can pull it back from the brink? With a plot more improbable than the last year of British politics! Join the iconic Spitting Image puppets in this world premiere as they grace the stage for the very first time. Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves The World is at the Birmingham Rep Theatre until 11th March 2023. This week, Dave Massey talks t...

Legendary drag queens and stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race in this murder mystery comedy. A gaggle of fierce Nuns are confined to their Convent. But their peace and tranquillity is shattered by a serial slayer slashing their way through the sisters. With the help of an unexpected visitor from the Vatican, can Mother Superior and the rag-tag Sisters of St Babs save their convent, save souls, and save th...