Ray Tempesta

East Anglian Theatre Podcast

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A place for discussion and showcasing of theatre across the East Anglian region

Author

Ray Tempesta

Category

Arts

Podcast website

eatpod.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 57 - David Lester (Drama Mavericks) interview 28.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Drama Mavericks' founder, David Lester, ahead of their debut production - Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage. Also features a look at what Ray has been up to recently, and previews of some upcoming productions in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. Support the show

Episode 56 - East & Under Theatre Company 19.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Molly Cutter and Andrew Macmillan of the brand new East & Under Theatre Company  Support the show

Episode 55 - Pride & Prejudice at the Maddermarket 04.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Sabrina Poole (writer, director, and general dogsbody), Emma Smith, and Barney Matley, all of whom play a pivotal role in the production set to be staged at Norwich's Maddermarket Theatre. Support the show

Episode 54 - Michelle (and Jess) Hutchings interview - Queers at Norwich Assembly House 06.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Michelle Hutchings ahead of the reprisal of her award-winning production of Queers  at Assembly House Norwich from the 15-17 Feb. Also features a catch-up on what your host has been up to, as well as a look at some upcoming shows in East Anglia.   Support the show

Episode 53 - Scott Meacock interview (Horning Amateur Theatrical Society) 24.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Scott Meacock, writer and director of The Little Mermaid pantomime at HATS (Horning Amateur Theatrical Society). Plus a look at the pantos Ray has seen lately, and the usual shout-outs for upcoming productions in our region. Support the show

Episode 52 - Combined Actors of Cambridge (Season's Greetings) interview 04.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Jennie Scott-Reid, Jenny Scudamore, and Rebecca Hawker, ahead of their production of Alan Ayckbourn's Season's Greetings at the ADC Theatre in Cambridge.  Support the show

Episode 51 - Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Snow White) 16.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Peter Baker and Philippa Carson ahead of them starring in the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds pantomime, Snow White, featuring Dame Judi Dench. Support the show

Episode 50 - Nine Lives Theatre Company (Carrie the Musical) 23.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Annie Larkin and Georgia Smith of Nine Lives Theatre Company ahead of their production of Carrie the Musical at The Secret Garden in Wisbech.  Support the show

Episode 49 - Greg Hanson (Bring Out Your Dead Productions) interview 17.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Greg Hanson, Director of Bring Out Your Dead Productions, ahead of their Halloween show, The Black Cat and other tales. Support the show

Episode 48 - Martha Loader and Sarah Livingstone (Splinter, Play Nicely Theatre) 09.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Martha Loader, award-winning writer of Splinter and actor Sarah Livingstone, who is starring in the play as it tours East Anglia.  Support the show

Episode 47 - Sian Couture (Irving Stage Company) and Sweeney Todd 03.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Sian Couture, Artistic Director of Irving Stage Company, and Director of the company's latest production, Sweeney Todd at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Support the show

Episode 46 - Jill Korn (Sound Escapes Theatre) interview 28.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail Ray has a chat with Jill Korn about her upcoming audio drama, The Glad Giver , which is all about Julian of Norwich. Ray also briefly reviews Spotlights the musical at the Maddermarket, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.  Support the show

Episode 45 - Callan Durrant (Reflex Theatre) interview 14.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Callan Durrant, Co-Director of Reflex Theatre, about their latest production, Call Me John Support the show

Episode 44 - Thom Bailey (Man Alive Theatre) interview 14.07.2023

Send us Fan Mail A chat with Thom Bailey ahead of his performances of Three Kings at The Maddermarket with the newly-formed Man Alive Theatre.  Support the show

Episode 43 - Lucy Kirkwood interview 30.06.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with the celebrated playwright, Lucy Kirkwood, in which we primarily discuss The Welkin. Support the show

Episode 42 - Rackheath Youth Theatre 20.06.2023

Send us Fan Mail Featuring five cast members from Rackheath Youth Theatre's production of Matilda Jr.  Also features the usual updates from Ray about his boring life, and a few shout-outs for upcoming shows and auditions in East Anglia. Support the show

Episode 41 - Festival Players Cambridge 30.05.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Catriona, Matt, and Jonathan ahead of their production of Urinetown.  Support the show

Episode 40 - Casey Divall and India Crittenden (Spotlights Musical) interview 20.05.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Casey Divall and India Crittenden, writers of the brand-new Spotlights musical which is soon to hit stages in East Anglia and London.  Support the show

Episode 39 - FADLOS interview 01.05.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Tilly Baron, Ryan Standing, and Nick Bird ahead of FADLOS' upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors. Also features a look at what Ray's been up to lately, plus mentions of a few upcoming shows in East Anglia. Support the show

Episode 38 - BSEODS interview 18.04.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Sarah and Adam from Bury St Edmunds Operatic & Dramatic Society ahead of their upcoming production of Shakespeare in Love, plus a look at what Ray has been up to lately and some other shows happening in the region in the next few weeks.  Support the show

Episode 37 - Žena Productions interview 07.04.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Ella Dorman-Gajic and Maddy Corner, writer and director respectively of TRADE presented by Žena Productions. Also a quick look at some upcoming shows in the region over the next few weeks.  Support the show

Episode 36 - Echo Youth Theatre interview 01.04.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Jack Rudd, George Bartlett-Archery, and Kylara Pope from Echo Youth Theatre ahead of their upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors. Support the show

Episode 35 - Bring Out Your Dead Theatre interview 31.03.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Greg Hanson and Hattie Ashton, co-Artistic Directors of Suffolk's Bring Out Your Dead Theatre, ahead of their upcoming performances of Forewarned, Forearmed at Bury St Edmunds' Guildhall. Also features Ray talking his usual brand of nonsense, plus a look at a few shows coming up over the next few weeks.  Support the show

Episode 34 - Irving Stage Company interview 25.03.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Christian Jenner, Director of Irving Stage Company's production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile. Also features the usual nonsense from Ray plus a look at some upcoming shows and auditions in East Anglia. Support the show

Episode 33 - Spinning Wheel Theatre interview 21.03.2023

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Lucy, Nuala, and Anna from Spinning Wheel Theatre about their upcoming tour of The Velveteen Rabbit, plus a look at some other stuff as usual. Support the show

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