East Anglian Theatre Podcast

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Annie Larkin and Billy Garner of Nine Lives Theatre Company all about the production of Spongebob the Musical that's coming up at The Secret Garden in Wisbech. Also features the usual nonsense from Ray about his mundane life in the theatre, plus a slightly more interesting look at some of the upcoming shows in East Anglia.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A chat with the writer/performer Mark Farrelly ahead of his visit to East Anglia with his biographical show The Silence of Snow all about the life of writer Patrick Hamilton.  Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he regales with details of his boring theatre life. Plus there 's a few shout-outs for upcoming productions.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A chat with Kat Tindall, director of CSODS' Feb 2025 production of Steel Magnolias . Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he regales you with boring info about his theatre life and also features a few shout-outs for upcoming productions across East Anglia. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Sean Lang, writer, historian, and founding member of Cambridge-based theatre company called BOATS (Based on a True Story). There's also the usual look at what Ray has been up to and a preview of a few shows coming up in the next few weeks.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A wide-ranging interview with ReDuck Producktions co-founder Hayley Evenett all about their upcoming pantomime, Beauty & the Beast at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A chat with a few of Ray's fellow castmates from the upcoming production of On Monday Next from Pockthorpe Light Operatic Players. Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless telling you what he's been up to in the world of theatre.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Kate, Freddie, and Erin from the newly-formed The Sixth Sense Collective talking all about their debut production, What I (Don't) Know About Autism. Also features Ray's usual nonsense. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Eleanor and Georgia of Trial One Theatre ahead of the debut of their Freakfest event in Norwich.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Sabrina and Adam, two of the leads in the Maddermarket Theatre's in-house production of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you, whether you like it or not, what he's been up to theatre-wise recently.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with actor-writer Eloise Pennycott all about her career so far, the challenges she faces being part of the deaf community, and largely about the piece she's written for High Tide's new touring production, More...Ghost Stories by Candlelight Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he regales with details of the boring stuff he's been up to in the w...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Annie Larkin, Eva Mason, and Billy Garner of Nine Lives Theatre Company's upcoming musical production of Alice by Heart Also features Ray's usual nonsense wherein he tells you what he's been up to theatre-wise lately, and gives some shout-outs to some other upcoming shows.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with three of the cast (Laura, Eliza, and Connie) playing central roles in Between the Bars' upcoming musical production called Fun Home which is set to open at the ADC Theatre later in September.  Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what he's been up to lately, as well as featuring a handful of shout-outs for upcoming productions in East...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Joe, Shem, and Aimee from Burnt Coffee Theatre Company, in which we discuss their latest production, an original adaptation of the classic The Wind in the Willows. Also features a bit of nonsense from Ray about what he's been up to recently.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A chat with Emily Starr, founder of the Starr Theatre Collective, a musical theatre workshop initiative for adults in the Cambridgeshire area. Also features Ray's usual self-indulgent nonsense and some shout-outs for upcoming shows and auditions.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A chat with Cromer Pavilion Theatre's Sales & Marketing Manager, Bethany Graham, in regards to their current annual Cromer Pier variety show.  Also, Ray takes you through his recent reviews and performance details, and features his usual look at some upcoming productions in our region.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A wide-ranging interview with Peter Bottley, Eloise Hare, and Deakin van Leeuwen, who as The Plandits, will be taking their debut production, their original adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett classic, The Secret Garden on tour across East Anglia throughout July.  Also features Ray's usual nonsense, and a look at some of the upcoming productions in our region throughout...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Laura Saunders and Alisdair Buck, who are playing Rusty and Willard respectively, as part of Cambridge Theatre Company's production of the 1980s classic Kevin Bacon film, Footloose. In the interview, we discuss the highlights of the production, its soundtrack, and the joy of working with a quality cast. We also look at some of Laura and Alisdair's perso...

Send us Fan Mail A lively chat with three pivotal members of the cast of Shrek Jr being performed by the brilliant Rackheath Youth Theatre in July. Aside from talking about their roles and the rehearsals, we also touch upon their favourite performances and their plans for the future in the world of theatre.  There's also the usual nonsense from your host, Ray, as he takes you through a little...

Send us Fan Mail Hear Sean Baker, director of the Combined Actors of Cambridge, talk about bringing Martin McDonagh's Hangmen to the stage at the ADC Theatre. We delve into the narrative of the show, set in Oldham in 1965, following Britain's second-best hangman, Harry Wade, as he faces up to life post-death penalty and with a spectre from his past coming back to haunt him. Sean shares b...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Sean Baker, Director of Combined Actors of Cambridge's production of the Martin McDonagh comedy thriller, Hangmen. Also features Ray's usual brand of nonsense as he tells you, whether you like it or not, what he's been up to in the world of theatre, and he also gives a handful of shout-outs to upcoming productions in the region. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with John Hales, Charlie Randall, and Nick Murray Brown ahead of 14-7 Theatre's production of The Pillowman (by Martin McDonagh) hitting the stages at a few venues in Norfolk and Suffolk. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Andrea Wilson, Emmie Wright, and Briony Thompson, ahead of CSODS production of 9to5 opening at the Cromer Pavilion Theatre. Also features the usual shout-outs for upcoming shows across East Anglia, and a quick glance at Ray's dull existence. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Annie Eddington, Director of Sudbury Dramatic Society's latest production, the wonderful Lucy Kirkwood play, The Welkin Also features Ray's usual brand of self-indulgent nonsense.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Dean Akrill, Writer and Director of Fuzzy , produced by SCART in Sprowston. Also a look at the shows Ray has seen recently, and some shout-outs for upcoming productions.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Sean Lang and Sarah Ingram, writer and director respectively of the latest production from Combined Actors of Cambridge.  Support the show