The Delfont Mackintosh Theatres Podcast

Richard Coyle is a distinguished actor known for his versatile performances across stage, television and film. He had his breakout role as the socially awkward Jeff Murdock in the 2000-2004 BBC sitcom Coupling .   In this episode of the DMT podcast, he discusses his role as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird , and how the show explores themes of justice, empathy and moral integrity. The conver...

Your chance to get a behind-the-scenes peek into the magical world of wigs, hair, and makeup – or WHAM as it’s known in the trade – in the latest DMT podcast.  We chat with the talented Kirsty Lamb, who holds the demanding role of WHAM Manager for Cameron Mackintosh Ltd, and who is Wigs Supervisor for the iconic production of Les Misérables.  Find out what it takes to manage the intricate details...

Don't miss the latest DMT episode! We sat down for an in-depth conversation with director Simon Evans and co-adapter Debris Stevenson about their acclaimed production of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac . The show, a major hit, moved to the West End after a sold-out run for the Royal Shakespeare Company at The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tune in to hear this creative duo share their...

The latest episode of the Delfont Mackintosh Theatres podcast features a discussion with Simon Lipkin, currently starring as Fagin in the 2025-2026 West End revival of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical Oliver!   This critically acclaimed new production, staged at London’s Gielgud Theatre, is directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. It received a five-star review from the Daily Mail and Mail on Sun...

The latest Delfont Mackintosh Theatre podcast takes us  behind-the-scenes of the international hit musical, Hamilton . In this episode, we are lucky enough to have an exclusive chat with two stars of the West End production – Alex Sawyer, who plays US Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, and Jay Perry, who takes on the role of Hamilton’s bitter rival and eventual killer, Aaron Burr. Lin-Manuel Mira...

For Series 3 episode 2 of the Delfont Mackintosh podcast, we spoke to two of Hollywood's biggest names  Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.  Emmy and Tony award-winning actor Cranston is best known for TV shows Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle , while his co-star, Oscar-  Bafta- -and Golden Globe-nominated actor Jean-Baptiste, is acclaimed for her portrayal of Vivian Johnson in the TV...

Get ready for a star-studded start to Series 3 of the Delfont Mackintosh podcast. For our highly anticipated first episode, we are thrilled to welcome two big names of British stage and screen – Shobna Gulati and Hugh Dennis. Shobna, best known for her role as Sunita in Coronation Street , and Hugh, star of Outnumbered and Mock the Week ,  currently star alongside each other in a critically acclai...

To conclude the second series of the DMT Insider podcast, we have a special episode celebrating 40 years of  Les Misérables . Our guests include Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Killian Donnelly and Bradley Jaden talking about the musical's enduring popularity. They reflect on the show's global impact – sharing anecdotes from its performances worldwide – and on its influence on audiences and actors...

We caught up with the award-winning producer Jack Maple about his early career, past ventures, and his newest project, The Hunchback of Notre Dame .

Our latest episode of the DMT insider podcast sees host Billy Differ interview playwright Liz Duffy Adams - the award winning playwright behind Born with Teeth starring Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel.

We sat down with Mischief’s Adele James and Dave Hearn to find out more about the challenges of performing laugh-out-loud, perfectly-timed slapstick comedy in their hilarious 1960s CIA and KGB escapade, The Comedy About Spies.

We were lucky to spend time with Jamaal Fields-Green, who plays MJ in MJ the musica l. He talks dedication, family and what it takes to be at the top of your game!

In this special episode of the DMT podcast, we give you behind the scenes access to not one, two, but FOUR guests. We catch up with Bernadette Peters, Bonnie Langford, Beth Leavel with producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh in New York about 'Old Friends' taking Broadway by storm! www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk

In our latest episode, we hear from writer and director Sean Foley about Dr. Strangelove, an explosively funny satire of mutually assured destruction which will leave a whole new generation of audiences laughing and afraid. Dr. Strangelove is on at the Noel Coward theatre. To buy tickets and find out more, visit: www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/whats-on/dr-strangelove

We're back with a brand new series and we're launching with an exclusive interview with Lez Brotherston OBE, the  Tony  and  Olivier  winning set designer behind the latest West End production of  Oliver!  Join us as we get an insight into what it takes to really bring a show to life. 

We caught up with Olivier and Grammy Award nominated Caissie Levy, who is appearing alongside a stellar cast in  Next to Normal  at Wyndham's Theatre, to find out more about her emotional portrayal of Diana. Get your tickets at www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk

In our latest episode, we take you behind the curtain with Chris Boone, Technical Director UK at Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. With decades of experience in the theatre industry, Chris shares his journey, insights and the technical wizardry that brings some of the world’s most beloved productions to life. https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/podcast

In our latest episode we have two heavyweights of the theatre world – actor Sir Ian McKellen and director Robert Icke. They speak with about their production of 'Player Kings' which is currently on tour until the end of July 2024. To book tickets and to find out more, visit ⁠ www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk

In our latest episode we chat with producer Lia Vollack, who brings MJ the Musical to the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End. We also learn more about the role of a producer and how they link into big Broadway and West End productions. To book tickets and to find out more, visit ⁠ www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk

In our fourth episode, New York Times theatre critic Matt Wolf interviews Hollywood and West End star Brian Cox and director Jeremy Herrin about their new West End show,  Long Day’s Journey Into Night.  To book tickets and to find out more, visit  www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk

In the third episode of the Delfont Mackintosh Theatres podcast, we gain exclusive insights from Sheridan Smith as she was travelling between TV appearances, to discuss the upcoming West End production of  Opening Night .  www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/

In this, the second in the series, we hear the two winners of the ITV reality singing competition sharing their path to fame, their nervous moments, family ties and how important karaoke is!

In Episode 1 we hear Cameron Mackintosh in conversation with the legendary stars of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Lea Salonga and Bernadette Peters.