Manx Theatre Podcast

In this episode Neil Callin chats with legend of Manx Theatre, David Artus ahead of his performance as Sweeney Todd in the Manx Operatic Society's production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Gaiety Theatre from the 5th to 12th March.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Douglas Choral Union performers Iain Dixon and Tony Eccles and Musical Director Liz Dixon, ahead of their upcoming production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Gaiety Theatre.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Lisa Kreisky ahead of her performances in Parker Snell's one woman show Shirley Valentine which plays at the Gaiety Theatre from Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th November 2021.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Alex Toohey about his career in theatre so far and his future plans as he launches Two Feathers Productions.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Liam Behan and Natalie Nixon from the company of Taylorian Productions' upcoming production of 'A Chorus Line' which opens at The Gaiety Theatre on Saturday 7th August.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Kristene Sutcliffe and Geoff Pugh from The Service Players about their upcoming production of Adam Szymkowicz's "Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood which opens at the Gaiety Theatre on Thursday 8th July.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Alex Armstrong and Charlie Williams as they launch Parodos Theatre Company and their plans to stage Shakespeare on the Island, starting with Much Ado About Nothing.

In this episode it's our second birthday and Neil King and Neil Callin are joined in the studio by Michelle James and Chloe Shimmin from Hello Little People for a catch up on what they've been up to since they were last on the podcast and a look forward to their production of Roald Dahl's 'The Twits' in June. Also Neil Callin catches up with Tim Keyes and Michelle Cain of...

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Thomas Iain Dixon, Jonathan Sleight, Dandi Dancox and Lorcan O'Mahony from the Douglas Choral Union as they set about the final rehearsals for Shrek: The Musical which opens at the Gaiety Theatre on the 1st May 2021.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with former Chairman of The Manx Operatic Society Nicola Openshaw about the A Night at the Musicals which has now been delayed until 2022 and her long and illustrious career on and off stage with The Manx Operatic Society.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Manx born professional actor and former Young Actor of Mann, Tony Eccles, about his career in theatre and his move to the big and small screen.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Manx born professional actor, singer, dancer Lewis Kelly, fresh from his performance as Prince Rupert of Ramsey in the Gaiety's Pantomime Sleeping Beauty, about his career to date.

In this episode Neil Callin visits the rehearsals of The Wind in the Willows and chats with the cast ahead of their opening night on 5th November and then we delve into our archives for a chat with regular visitor to the VillaGaiety, professional Sound Engineer Alex Linney.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Manx born professional actor Joe Hillard and director Bethany Magee about their upcoming Mystical Musical Workshop on the 27th & 28th October.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Michelle James and Chloe Shimmin of Hello Little People, a new production company providing children's educational performances ahead of their debut production of 'A Beg Adventure' at Castle Rushen on the 5th & 6th September. #iom #manxradio

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Manx born West End performer Perry O'Dea about his career in the West End and touring the UK with household names and finding out what he's been getting up to during lockdown.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Emma Callin who is the Head of Villa Marina, Gaiety Theatre & the Arts (and also his wife) about what's been going on at the Gaiety during lockdown and find out what's happening to mark the Gaiety's 120th birthday this week.

In this episode Neil Callin talks with Damian Kneale about his beginnings in local theatre and his future as he steps out into the professional world, having completed his training at The London School of Musical Theatre.

Neil King and Neil Callin talk to Emily Coates and Simon Fletcher from the Douglas Choral Unions production of The Sound of Music

Neil Callin and Neil King talk to some of the cast of the Peel Pantoloons about their upcoming production of Peter Pan and to Isabelle Walker who recently starred in Blood Brothers at the Gaiety Theatre.

In this episode Neil Callin chats with Manx born West End performer Stephen Palfreman about his humble beginnings at Ballakermeen High School and his long professional career in the musical version of Blood Brothers.

Neil Callin & Neil King talk to local Actor and Musician Jack Divers about his theatre life and his upcoming role in Blood Brothers at the Gaiety Theatre from the 14th and 16th of November.

Neil Callin catches up with leading man (& Blackadder himself) Howard Caine and Director Alex Brindley of the upcoming Service Players production of 'Blackadder the Third's Christmas Carol' which is coming to the Gaiety Theatre on 7th November 2019.

In this Theatrefest '19 special, Neil King & Neil Callin talk to the Producers Lisa Kreisky & Kristine Sutcliffe about the upcoming event and to playwright Michael Bonner about his play Purga Tree which is being staged during Theatrefest '19.

In this 'Addams Family' special, Neil King talks to David Dawson, Kate Stobart and Shay Marsden, stars of the Addams family Musical by Centre Stage Productions coming to the Gaiety Theatre in October! #manxtheatrepodcast