Stage and Screen with Harvey Morton

Show Notes: Join host Harvey Morton on Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast as he chats with Frank Arthur-Smith, Matthew Hartman, and Laganja Estranja about the second season of  Open To It , streaming now on  OUTflix . This hilarious and heartfelt queer comedy dives into the messy, sexy, and joyful world of open relationships and polyamory within the LGBTQ+ community. Discover how the show balances...

Join host Harvey Morton on Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast for an engaging conversation with Simon Haines - the openly bisexual British actor starring in Edgar Wright’s highly anticipated blockbuster  The Running Man . Simon shares his journey from stage to screen, including his breakout role in  The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power , and his bold new two-person stage play inspired by  Cat...

Join Harvey Morton for an exclusive deep dive into  Palm Royale  Season 2 with an all-star lineup: Kristen Wiig (Maxine Dellacorte Simmons), Amber Chardae Robinson (Virginia), Laura Dern (Linda Shaw), Kaia Gerber (Mitzi), and executive producer Jayme Lemons. Discover the fierce battles for power, the hidden secrets of Palm Beach high society, and the inspiring stories of female empowerment and sur...

Harvey Morton sits down with Damon Gould, the talented performer behind Noel Gruber - the most romantic boy in town—in the upcoming UK premiere of  Ride The Cyclone  at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Damon opens up about growing up in a small industrial town, how dance became his safe space and escape, and the journey that led him to the West End stage. They dive deep into the themes of Ride The Cy...

Join Harvey Morton on Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast as he chats with Crayola the Queen about her starring role as Adelphaba in  Wicked Witches , the dazzling drag pantomime lighting up the Pleasance London this Christmas. Discover how Crayola’s journey from opening for Chappell Roan to embracing queer storytelling in theatre has shaped this unique production. Hear about the show's blend of fa...

Join host Harvey Morton on Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast as he chats with writer-director Siobhan McCarthy and lead actor Nico Carney about their groundbreaking film  She’s The He . Premiering internationally at the 69th BFI London Film Festival, this hilarious and heartfelt comedy flips the gender-swap trope on its head, exploring friendship, identity, and the journey of coming out in a worl...

Em Prendergast joins Harvey Morton to discuss their role in Deafinitely Theatre’s groundbreaking production of  Barrier(s)  by Eloise Pennycott. Em shares their journey as an actor working across British Sign Language, Sign Supported English, and spoken English, while offering candid insights into the challenges faced by deaf and queer communities in the arts. From their personal experience with h...

Harvey Morton is joined by Tobias Turley and Danielle Steers, the stars of Hot Mess - the award-winning musical that’s bringing its unique climate crisis rom-com to London after sweeping five awards at the Edinburgh Fringe. Tobias (Humanity) returns to the podcast following his Mamma Mia journey, while we welcome Danielle (Earth) for the first time as they discuss: • How the seemingly “crazy” conc...

Reality TV icon Tiffany “New York” Pollard joins Harvey to discuss her groundbreaking new competition series 'Slayers: Wheel of Fate', which combines fantasy elements with queer representation. From hungry dragons to the villainous Queen Karen, Tiffany shares what makes this show unlike anything you’ve seen before. About the show: Hosted by reality TV legend Tiffany “New York” Pollard, “Slayers: W...

In this joyful and inspiring episode, Harvey chats with Kevin Yates, ensemble member of the world premiere production of  13 Going On 30 - The Musical . Kevin shares his journey from a small town in Norfolk to the stage, discusses the magical elements of bringing this beloved film to theatrical life, and delivers powerful insights about authenticity, representation, and embracing your unique “supe...

In this powerful episode of Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey speaks with the team behind the urgent new documentary 'The Librarians' - director Kim Snyder, brave librarian Amanda Jones, and producer Maria Cuomo Cole. When Amanda Jones discovered she had lost twelve former students to suicide "simply for being othered", she knew she had to stand up against the unprecedented wave of book b...

In this episode of Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey speaks with Tony-nominated actor Samuel Barnett about his extraordinary performance in 'The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse' at Nottingham Playhouse. Samuel reveals the challenges and joys of playing over 15 characters (including Margaret Thatcher and Jesus) opposite Maxine Peake in Caroline Bird’s provocative new play about Britain’...

This week, Harvey sits down with the stars of the powerful new Canadian film SOLO for two illuminating conversations about toxic relationships, drag artistry, and queer representation on screen. French actor Felix Maritaud (120 BPM, Sauvage) discusses his transformative experience becoming drag performer Olivier, while award-winning director Sophie Dupuis reveals the collaborative process behind c...

Harvey Morton speaks with Paulus the Cabaret Geek about his critically acclaimed tribute show 'Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood'. As the show embarks on its penultimate UK tour before a special final run in 2026 marking a decade since Victoria’s passing, Paulus shares delightful insights into Wood’s musical genius, personal stories of performing the show for five years, and his ex...

In this episode of Queerly’s Stage and Screen, Harvey Morton chats with  RuPaul’s Drag Race UK  star River Medway and West End performer Blake Patrick Anderson about their roles in the joyfully camp production  Here & Now: The Official Steps Musical . River (Jem) and Blake (Robbie) discuss bringing their characters’ queer love story to stages across the UK and Ireland, the importance of repres...

In this episode of Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey Morton speaks with Trevor Ashley about his role as Roger de Bris in the West End transfer of Mel Brooks’ comedy masterpiece The Producers at the Garrick Theatre. Trevor shares insights about bringing this “gloriously over-the-top role” to life, working with Tony Award-winning director Patrick Marber, and why the show’s satirical take on...

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jan Sport joins Harvey Morton to discuss her UK musical theatre debut as Oscar Wilde in the immersive dystopian dance party 'Oscar at the Crown'. From its origins as a Harvard thesis project to its current run in a purpose-built underground venue on Tottenham Court Road, Jan shares her decade-long journey with the show and why it offers a theatrical experience unlike anythi...

In this episode of Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey chats with rising star Ruaridh Mollica about his West End debut in Samuel D. Hunter’s play 'Clarkston'. Ruaridh, who previously impressed in the indie film 'Sebastian' and Disney+'s 'A Thousand Blows', opens up about transitioning from screen to stage, working with Heartstopper’s Joe Locke, and the challenges of Hunter’s emotional writi...

West End stars Vivian Panka and Ryan Kopel join Harvey Morton to discuss their upcoming concert 'Breaking Character' at Crazy Coqs. Fresh off the Dear Evan Hansen UK Tour, the duo shares behind-the-scenes stories, discusses their musical influences, and reveals what audiences can expect from their intimate November 10th performance. Get tickets here: https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/vivian-pa...

This week on Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey talks with writer and performer Alfie Webster about his acclaimed one-man show ‘lenny.’ - a darkly funny exploration of identity, belonging, and what it means to step off the sidelines of your own life. After a sold-out run at Theatre503, this powerful solo performance is transferring to the Omnibus Theatre this September. In this candid conv...

In this electrifying episode, Todrick Hall opens up about his transformative journey with Burlesque The Musical. From unexpected directorial debut to creating a West End sensation, Todrick shares the raw, unfiltered story of bringing this iconic film to stage. Get your tickets now: burlesqueonstage.com Follow Todrick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todrick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todr...

In this Edinburgh Fringe special, Harvey Morton speaks with Ryan Stewart about ‘KINDER’, a chaotic and tender exploration of drag, childhood, and the moral panic surrounding queer visibility. Ryan shares how a humorous misunderstanding - a drag artist accidentally booked for a children’s reading hour -evolved into a powerful commentary on censorship and reactionary politics. Through the character...

In this Edinburgh Fringe special, Harvey Morton speaks with Beth Paterson about ‘NIUSIA’, a powerful one-woman show exploring memory, matriarchy, and Jewish identity. Beth shares how she transformed her complex relationship with her Holocaust-survivor grandmother into a theatrical journey that weaves together cabaret, testimony, and spoken word. The conversation delves into what it means to inheri...

In this Edinburgh Fringe special, Harvey Morton speaks with Alexis Sakellaris about 'A STAN IS BORN!', a joyful musical comedy celebrating pop divas and queer childhood. Alexis shares his journey from New York City to rural Germany, where discovering icons like Celine Dion and Beyoncé became his salvation and shaped his identity. Through ten original comedy songs performed live on keyboard, this f...

In this episode, Harvey Morton speaks with Brandon James Gwinn about bringing the revolutionary spirit of The Cockettes to the Edinburgh Fringe in 'Midnight at the Palace'. This rebellious new musical celebrates the iconic 1970s drag ensemble that influenced everyone from David Bowie to RuPaul. Catch this glitter-encrusted musical anarchy at Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) from July 30-Augus...