Upstage Downstage - The Theatre Podcast

Episode 114 - Operation Mincemeat a New Musical - We saw this production at the Lowry Manchester on 21 February 2026 and Sheffield Lyceum on 18th April 2026 Below is more detail about the production and it's on until November 2026 so there is still chance to get tickets, you can also get tickets for the west end version until February 2027... https://operationmincemeat.com/tour/ You can watch the...

Episode 113 - Death on the Nile - We saw this production at the Sheffield Lyceum on 14 March 2026 Below is more detail about the production and it's on until 23 May 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to... https://deathonthenileplay.com/ You can watch the trailer here... https://youtu.be/2EKXrqacwD4

Episode 112 - Life Line - The New Musical - Richard saw this production at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant on 2 April 2026 Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until 2 May 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to... https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/lifeline/ You can watch the trailer here... https://youtu.be/xz00myYn_S8?si=cGMoCt2cIjEOB2GL  

Episode 111 - Murder For Two - The Musical - We saw this production at Stephen Joseph Theatre on 10 April 2026 Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until 18 April 2026  so there is still chance to catch it if you want to... https://sjt.uk.com/events/murder-for-two You can also catch this production at the Octagon Bolton between 5-27 June 2026 and you can get tickets here...

Episode 110 - Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical - We saw this production at Manchester Palace Theatre on 21 February 2026 Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until July 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to... https://priscillauktour.com/ You can also watch the trailer here... https://youtu.be/2NsOGCxVLlU Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and...

Episode 109 - Single White Female - We saw this production at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on 27 February 2026 Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until June 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to... https://www.swfonstage.com/ You can also watch the trailer here... https://youtu.be/CEem6AfwEHo Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstage...

Episode 108 - The Hound of the Baskervilles - We saw this production at the New Vic Theatre Newcastle Under Lyme on 7 March 2026 Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until 14 March 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to. https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles/ You can also watch the trailer here... https://youtu.be/gC...

Episode 107 - Double Indemnity - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 13 February 2026 Below is more detail about the production, the production is on tour until May 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to. https://www.doubleindemnityplay.co.uk/ Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstagepod

Episode 106 - & Juliet - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 18 April 2025 Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but we hope it returns https://www.andjulietthemusical.co.uk/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here... https://youtu.be/v6AtCl-UxXY Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstagepod

Episode 105 - Top Hat - We saw this production at Lyceum Sheffield on 24 January 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is tour until April 2026, and you can get tickets here... https://www.tophat-musical.com/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here... https://youtu.be/6cP_Ht8ZRaw?si=kXl9G13LkYRJyw08 Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstag...

Episode 104 - A Streetcar Named Desire - We saw this production at Sheffield Crucible on 22 March 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return. https://www.westendtheatre.com/272135/news/a-streetcar-named-desire-at-sheffield-theatres-casting-announced-including-amara-okereke-jake-dunn-joining-joanna-vanderham/ and you can watch a t...

Episode 103 - Dancing at Lughnasa - We saw this production at Sheffield Crucible on 27 September 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return. https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/cast-announced-for-dancing-at-lughnasa and you can watch a trailer for the production here... https://youtu.be/QqlKKyLvKQI Follow us  Instagram , Fac...

Episode 102 - War Horse - We saw this production at Leeds Grand Theatre on 23 August 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return. https://www.warhorseonstage.com/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here... https://youtu.be/y7wlXmHs0Yk Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstagepod

Episode 101 - The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse on 12 September 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return. https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-last-stand-of-mrs-mary-whitehouse/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here... https://youtu.be/wv98nR5EfiI Follo...

Episode 100 - REWIND RELISTEN - Our 100th Episode!!! Who would've thought it we've made it to our 100th Episode! thanks for all those who have listened, this episode contains things we've missed over the past years and some special mentions and tributes. Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstagepod

Episode 99 - Noises Off - In the Round - We saw this production at The Stephen Joseph Theatre on 16 & 29 August 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return. https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/NOISES-OFF-Opens-at-the-Stephen-Joseph-Theatre-in-First-Ever-In-the-Round-Production-20250811 and you can watch a trailer...

Episode 98 - The Addams Family - The Musical - We saw this production at Leicester Curve on 26 July 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but you never know it could return. https://theaddamsfamily.co.uk/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here https://youtu.be/dhRrX0hVz2A?si=0I8T_EMDmyiRrSnx Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @u...

Episode 97 - Mary Poppins The Musical - We saw this production at Manchester Palace Theatre on 10 May 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is on tour until January 2026. https://marypoppins.co.uk/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here https://youtu.be/4VQRizkOVgQ Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstagepod

Episode 96 - A Knight's Tale The Musical - We saw this production at Manchester Opera House on 10 May 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but it may return. https://aknightstalemusical.com/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here https://youtu.be/IQQHp7mgymY Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstagepod

Episode 95 - Murder on the Orient Express - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 4 April 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but it may return. https://murderontheorientexpressplay.com/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here https://youtu.be/GA5coBITdRo Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstagepod

Episode 94 - Chicago The Musical - We saw this production at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on 12 April 2025. Below is more detail about the production, the production is on tour until the end of August 2025.  https://chicagothemusical.com/uk-tour/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here https://youtu.be/Ni21Im5j270 Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstagepod

Episode 93 - Muriel's Wedding The Musical - We saw this production at Leicester Curve on 19 April 2025. Including our special guest Gem Blake. Below is more detail about the production, the production has now ended but who knows it may return.  https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/muriels-wedding/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here https://youtu.be/hHXY9CUbEAw Follow us  I...

Episode 92 - Just Between Ourselves - We saw this production at the Derby Theatre on 18 May 2025.  Below is more detail about the production, the tour is on until July 2025.  http://londonclassictheatre.co.uk/2024/08/10/just-between-ourselves/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here https://youtu.be/TPYubtq9Cvk Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedownstagepod

Episode 91 - Handbagged - We saw this production at the Leicester Curve on 29 March 2025.  Below is more detail about the production, sadly the tour has now ended but hope it returns.  https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/handbagged/ and you can watch a trailer for the production here https://youtu.be/1SSaApYZoWI?si=JrkQl1GfMlYBP6iU Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstagedo...

Episode 90 - Picture You Dead - We saw this production at the Theatre Royal Nottingham on 14 March 2025.  Below is more detail about the production, tickets are on sale until July 2025 https://www.peterjames.com/plays/picture-you-dead-tour-dates/ and you can watch a behind the scenes video here... https://youtu.be/xf8PEiHld8U?si=FU8mOLXzVBHvoQ3v Follow us  Instagram , Facebook and Twitter  @upstag...