For the third and final installment of the series, Matthew talks with the catches up with various members of the cast and throws in a story or two from the tales themselves. With one of the main themes of the show being ‘time’ Matthew asks the various company members what they would change about their past or indeed what they might repeat in order to relive an experience in their life and much more besides. Come join us as we go deeper into the woods.

Host Matthew Westrip

Featuring

1. Emily Rushton (Rapunzel).
2. Nigel Broome (The Mysterious Man).
3. Lisa Daniels (Red Riding Hood).
4. Sarah Hills (Props).
5. Emma Townrow (Props).
6. Emma Brack (Granny and the Puppeteer),
7. Shelia Arden (Assistant Director),
8. Oliver Bahrami-Jankins (Jack).
9. Ellie Wallis (Cinderella),
10. Jo Begley (The Narrator).

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For the second instalment of the series, Matthew talks with the Musical Director catches up with various members of the cast and throws in a story or two from the tales themselves. With one of the main themes of the show being ‘time’ Matthew asks the various company members what they would change about their past or indeed what they might repeat in order to relive an experience in their life and much more besides. Come join us as we go deeper into the woods.

Host Matthew Westrip

Featuring

1. John Hargreaves MD.
2. Nadine Plater who plays the Witch.
3. Jamie Fillery who plays the Baker.
4. Alexandria Alexander who plays the Bakers wife.
5. Jonna Riding as the Giants voice.

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Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out as we have a discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's theatre productions.

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Into the Woods’ - A new production for 2025 - Part One

Join us as we embark on another of our special podcast series following the process of putting on a show from the auditions all the way to opening night. This time it is Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece ‘Into the Woods’. Last produced by Artform in 2015 what could be a better excuse than our 40th anniversary year to revisit this classic with a newly imagined vision. This week Matthew is joined by the Director, the co horeographer and Jack’s Mum (from the show that is, not just a random mum of a boy called Jack). So bring your cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn and your cow as white milk and come with us into the woods.

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Pantomime - A British theatrical tradition

Booing and hissing the villain, cheering and heckling the cast, throwing sweets and candy back at the audience and a theatre sing along. An awful trip to the theatre you ask? ‘Oh yes it is!’ Well actually… ‘Oh no it isn’t!’ Pantomime is as British as Fish and Chips, a love of queuing and a Sunday Roast but if you live in another part of the globe you may never have heard of, let alone seen, one. Keeping Matthew company this week are guests who will be able to tell you all about it. From how to write and direct the genre to choreography and choosing the best music to fit the show. All from their experiences of working with The Bob Hope theatre in South East London for a local family audience. So settle in and forget your theatrical troubles because after all remember, ‘It’s behind you!’

Link to the Bobhope theatre: http://www.bobhopetheatre.co.uk/index.html

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Auditions

Both sides of the audition table bring their challenges. From preparation to execution, from the aftermath to the casting a lot more goes into this theatrical necessity than you might think. The panel discuss hints and tips along with anecdotes from the local and professional world. If you have ever auditioned or had to audition someone this podcast is a humorous tonic.

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Adaptations

Every production of the same show can pose different challenges. But what if the director has decided to set Olivier! on a spaceship in the 1980s or Carousel in a shopping centre?
How do you adapt as a cast member or production team and what makes for a successful adaptation?

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Theatrical Frustrations

From arriving at the theatre to taking your seats, members of the audience to ordering those interval drinks and everything in-between the theatrical experience can sometimes be an interesting one. Join us as we discuss the things that frustrate our panel about attending a theatrical production, amusing anecdotes, and how we think things can change for the better.

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Artform are thrilled to welcome another company to chat about their next production. This time we delve into Tom Stoppard’s absurdist, existential tragicomedy which is being performed at the Edward Alderton Theatre. We are joined by the director alongside cast members and Shakespeare fans who delve into the untold story of these minor characters from Hamlet. With echoes of Waiting for Godot, intermixing of reality and illusion this incredibly funny and yet poignant piece is a must see for any theatrical fan.

Links
http://www.edwardalderton.org
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosencrantz_and_Guildenstern_Are_Dead
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/18971-rosencrantz-guildenstern-are-dead
https://literature.britishcouncil.org/writer/tom-stoppard
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._S._Gilbert
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/hamlet
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waiting_for_Godot
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Arden
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commedia_dell%27arte
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Marceau
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_the_absurd

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