Interval Theatre The Podcast

Birmingham Royal Ballet is one of Europe’s leading ballet companies, a true powerhouse in classic ballet and contemporary dance.  This week Dave Massey talks to Catherine Miller OBE (CEO) from Birmingham Royal Ballet about the future of the company and the recent addition of the junior company BRB2. You can find out more about Birmingham Royal Ballet and their productions here:  https://www.brb.or...

Meet The Dreams – Effie, Lorrell and Deena – three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history. Join the three friends as they embark upon a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the very limit. Dreamgirls is at the Alexandra Theatre from 6th - 31st Dece...

Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggl...

Follow the story of Tony Manero as he embarks on a reckless yet thrilling road to dancing success. It’s a homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic with more drama, more music, and hot new choreography which is sure to have you dancing all the way home. Saturday Night Fever is coming to the Alexandra Theatre from the 22nd November - 26th November 2022. This week, Dave Massey talks to Jack Wilcox ab...

One cold Christmas Eve, four penniless artists – a painter, a musician, a poet and a philosopher – have their lives changed forever when they are unexpectedly visited by their neighbour Mimì, looking for candlelight. Rodolfo opens the door to be hit with a love at first sight that burns brighter than a flame. La bohème is coming to the Birmingham Hippodrome from the 10th - 11th November 2022. This...

Meet The Dreams – Effie, Lorrell and Deena – three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history. Join the three friends as they embark upon a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the very limit. Dreamgirls is at the Alexandra Theatre from the 6th Decembe...

This musical adventure follows Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman, as she finds herself trapped in an enchanted castle in the depths of the forest captured by the grotesque Beast. Will she learn to love him for who he truly is and break the spell? Beauty and the Beast will be at The Old Rep Theatre from the 18th November - 16th December 2022. This week, Dave Massey talks to Alec Fellow...

You Loved Them For A Reason. Now, for the first time, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world’s biggest ever boybands. THE OSMONDS: A New Musical tells the official true story of the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits decade after decade. The Osmonds will be at the Alexandra Theatre from the 25th - 29...

Marti Pellow returns to Birmingham as The Ratman in the ultimate pantomime adventure, Dick Whittington. Marti joins Birmingham panto legend Matt Slack, TV celebrity Dr Ranj and actress, singer and television personality Suzanne Shaw in this star-studded, action-packed adventure full of laughter, music and dance. Dick Whittington will be at the Birmingham Hippodrome from 17th Dec 2022 - 29th Jan 20...

Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. Sister Act is coming to the Birmingham Hippodrome from the 4th - 15th October 2022. This...

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Beautiful is at the Birmingham Hippdrome from the 1st - 3rd September. This week, Dave...

You're the pride of the police force. You're ruthless and unethical. Then fate intervenes. One moment you're a detective sergeant and the next, a convicted murderer. Now you're in the very same prison you sent most of your scalps to. News of your arrival spreads, the riot starts, and they come looking for you. A fellow inmate hides you in his cell and you flee together. But who is Connor and why i...

The best in West Midlands talent will take to The Alexandra stage with a full-scale production of this smash-hit musical, with its bittersweet and uplifting story and a score of unforgettable songs including Out Here On My Own, These Are My Children, Let’s Play A Love Scene and of course the famous theme song Fame. Fame will be at the Alexandra Theatre from 25th-27th August 2022. This week, Dave M...

An uplifting new concert musical, inspired by the Bristol Bus Boycott , performed in parks across the West Midlands. It’s 1963 and the Swinging Sixties have arrived: The Beatles release their debut album, the mini skirt is born and the Civil Rights movement is gaining ground in America. Back in the UK, the country is emerging from the Big Freeze. As temperatures thaw, tensions are running high in...

This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs I Dreamed a Dream , On My Own , Bring Him Home , One Day More , Master Of The House and many more. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages,...

This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs I Dreamed a Dream , On My Own , Bring Him Home , One Day More , Master Of The House and many more. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages,...

35 smash hits – one pop goddess. Music icon turned Hollywood royalty, the Grammy®, Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winning Queen of re-invention has conquered it all. It’s now time to turn back time with this fiercely fabulous new musical, from the writer of Jersey Boys. The Cher Show is at the Birmingham Hippodrome from the 2nd - 6th August 2022. This week, Dave Massey talks to Millie O'Con...

Based on the 1970s classic TV comedy by Ray Allen and directed by the award-winning Guy Unsworth, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is the ultimate feel-good night out, washed down with lashings of nostalgia and Mother’s prune wine. Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is coming to the Alexandra Theatre from the 19th - 23rd July 2022. This week, Dave Massey talks to Susie Blake about her experience in the role of Bett...

ZENDAYA is an exciting children’s adventure and immersive performance coming to Birmingham’s hidden-gem The Old Rep Theatre brought by TCU (The Creative Universe). A child born new to mankind uses her superhero powers to save the natives of the tropical Jungle Mongabay.  Action-packed filled with music, laughter and dance. Guided by Anansi the Spider can ZENDAYA outwit Queen Oolori and her soldier...

The time is the future, in a place that was once called Earth. Globalisation is complete. Everywhere, the kids watch the same movies, wear the same fashions and think the same thoughts. It's a safe, happy, Ga Ga World. On Planet Mall Rock 'n' Roll has been banned for centuries. All musical instruments have been banned. Legend persists that somewhere on Planet Mall, instruments still exist. We Will...

BMOS Musical Theatre Company returns to The Alexandra stage to bring to life once more this fantastic and funny musical story of gambling, luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. Considered by many as the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls has been delighting audiences since the 1950s, first as a musical, then a musical film starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra and Vi...

In Peggy’s rum bar in sleepy Mayaro village, a mysterious stranger stumbles in out of the darkness. With a voice like honey he tantalises the women and unnerves the men with a terrible story. As he weaves his magic spell on Peggy, her forthcoming nuptials to Stanley are thrown into doubt, and the village is plunged into uproar. While the women vie for this stranger’s attention, the men plot his do...

For 25 years, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has dazzled audiences around the world with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. The beloved Irish dance show transcends culture and language, soaring into the soul on astounding aerial moves, unparalleled precision dancing and state-of-the art theatrical effects. 25 years of Lord of the...

This week, Dave Massey talks to Lea Salonga, world renowned singer and actress, about her experiences with music over the years and the last time she was in Birmingham. She is best known for her role as Miss Saigon, as well as being the singing voice of two Disney princesses Jasmine and Fa Mulan. She is coming to the Birmingham Symphony Hall on her UK tour Dream Again on the 23rd June 2022. You ca...

In Peggy’s rum bar in sleepy Mayaro village, a mysterious stranger stumbles in out of the darkness. With a voice like honey he tantalises the women and unnerves the men with a terrible story. As he weaves his magic spell on Peggy, her forthcoming nuptials to Stanley are thrown into doubt, and the village is plunged into uproar. While the women vie for this stranger’s attention, the men plot his do...