Maltings Matters

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! In this episode we meet Andrew Lindfield of Dot Productions who are returning to Wells Maltings on 11th July with their production of Lady Windermere's Fan. Apologies to all of you who were expecting a podcast last week, but my main Hard Drive decided to make itself unreadable, causing me quite a few problems. This...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! In this edition Simon talks to film director Barney Broom who has already delighted  Maltings audience with his illustrated talks on the history of Hollywood.  I have found them incredibly interesting and am definitely looking forward to the next one on Tuesday 16th June when he talks about the decline and fall and then...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Wells Maltings has a new Chef! Meet Rhiannon and find out about her background and vision for the Maltings food offering going forward. Rhiannon is a graduate of City College Norwich, something she shares with our Director (and of course, Maltings Matters presenter) Simon Daykin. Simon also shares his memories of local l...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Yes, we know it's been a while since the last one! We are a small team and sometimes there is a lot of work we need to do behind the scenes to bring you the events you enjoy. Still we have a long episode for you today so we hope you enjoy listening to Simon and Mike chatting about life at the Maltings and what'...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! We're Back! Yes we know it's been a while, but we have had so much to do with the day to day activities of running the Maltings that we've not had a minute to think about the podcast. This edition features two interviews as well as the usual rundown of events coming up at Wells Maltings. This week we were...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! A bit of a different podcast today. Simon, Issac and Mike reflect on some - and we do mean just some - of the events of the last year. There were many superb theatre, music and other events that we didn’t have time to mention. Let us know your favourites! Please write in to hello@wellsmaltings.org.uk with Podcast in the...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! This will be the last Maltings Matters of 2025. Our next one will be New Year 2026, so look out for that 0n 1st January 2026 or just after. But what delights are waiting for you in this special Christmas Edition of Maltings Matters? Well... a couple of weeks ago we were privileged to host Shenley Productions version of D...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! A short Episode this week as Mike was busy with an assignment (or so he says) and left Simon to cope on his own with a little help from Ella (The voice who introduces  the podcast and reads the credits at the end. But though it may be short it is a bit of a scoop because we have an interview with Santa himself, direct fr...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! We hope your halloween wasn't too scary and as we enter the month of November and there's a definite chill in the air make, sure you keep wrapped up warm and avoid the winter illnesses that abound this time of year. One of last week's highlights was Revenge: After the Levoyah - a superb show, extremely fun...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Better Late Than Never!  Here's Episode 30, a bit later than we'd like it but we have been SO busy! Anyway, highlights of this week's episode are an interview with Christian Garrick, leader of the amazing Budapest Cafe Orchestra who are playing a sold show in the Handa Theatre at Wells Maltings tomorrow, a...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Hello Again  Everyone! The eagle-eared listeners amongst you will have realised that we didn't release a podcast last week. We do apologise for this, but sometimes there is more work to be done than we can fit in a week and other things have to take priority. However we're back with an interview with the people...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Episode 28 features an interview with Mary Lincoln whose one woman show, Marcella's Minute to Midnight comes to the Maltings on the 27th September and also we find out what it's like to have your 150th birthday party at Wells Maltings! "What?" I hear you say incredulously. Listen to the podcast to fin...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! First an apology as this episode is late being uploaded due to a very busy Sunday at the Maltings after a power cut the night before had disrupted our systems and the internet in parts of Wells was down so we couldn't take card payments or use our phones for half the day! This week we feature an interview with Ed Pa...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! What's happening this week? Well you might as well just listen and find out, but in brief, Simon and Mike chat about what's been happening this last week of the summer holidays. Do any of you know of a new Wells resident called Caspar who came and performed at the Pick of Open Mic last Thursday? We mention him...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! What's been happening and what's to come at Wells Maltings in the near future. Writing that sentence reminded me of a certain Dickens novel, and, dare I say it, the dreaded C word is mentioned in this episode, but don't worry, we're not talking about it quite yet! www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! After the frantically busy Wells Carnival week we bring you another tale of the Flatly Amateur Acting Society (pronounced Farse) shenanigans, courtesy of Madelaine Sewter. Also, Simon takes you through the highlights of the entertainment we have coming up at Wells Maltings in the next couple of weeks. www.wellsmaltings.o...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! This week is a bit different from our usual format because it's Wells Carnival Time! We take the roving mic out into the streets of Wells-Next-The-Sea and talk to some visitors and locals about the Carnival. If you've never experienced it we hope you will pick up some of the Carnival vibes from this week's...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! It's the start of Wells-Next-The-Sea Carnival!  This week Simon once  greets the Royal Personage, Queen Katy. She tells us about some of the events happening during Carnival Week and what it's all for.  Also of course, the usual rundown of Maltings Events during the coming week. Due to a technical issue we miss...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Our 21st Episode! Is there something magic about the number 7 and it's multiples? We're on the verge of Wells-Next-The-Sea Carnival and what's more, Wells Maltings is 7 years old today. Simon reminisces abut the Opening of the Maltings on 27th July 2018, we announce the winner of last week's Competiti...

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! This week we announce the winner of last week's competition and another opportunity to win 2 free tickets to a Maltings show of your choice! This week we feature Isaac with news of Maltfest , our very own Real Ale festival during Wells Carnival Week. Also, if you've been coming into the Maltings Cafe very recen...