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 as...

Into the Woods’ - A new production for 2025 - Part OneJoin 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 Steph...

Pantomime - A British theatrical traditionBooing 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 i...

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 hint...

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 mem...

Theatrical FrustrationsFrom 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 u...

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are DeadArtform 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...

Angels in America Artform are proud to introduce, as our first podcast of welcoming other companies to discuss their productions with us, the Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre production of Tony Kushner’s theatrical masterpiece.  We ar...

 Hunchback of Notre Dame - Part Six. Final The set is up and the tech is done (well almost), now join cast and production team members as they catch up and talk about the dress rehearsal, opening night and the run itself. As...

Hunchback of Notre Dame - Part Five. Join cast and production team members as they discuss final rehearsals, first run throughs, band call, getting into the theatre and the tech run. Listen to them catch up about the things that ...

Artform performed A Little Night Music at the Broadway Theatre in South East London  In 2013. In this podcast Some of those involved in the production have a conversation  about their experience.A Little Night Music is a mu...

The fourth in our new series following Artform’s latest production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. In this podcast the Director and Joni Nelson who is cast as Esmeralda discuss her role and the production whilst the rehearsals are in full swing...

The third in our new series following Artform’s latest production that of Disney’s  The Hunchback of Notre Dame.Link to trailer for the show.  https://youtu.be/3LI9_OjAeBcThe Hunc...

The second in our new series following Artform’s latest production that of Disney’s  The Hunchback of Notre DameLink to trailer for the show.  https://youtu.be/3LI9_OjAeBcThe Hunc...

The first in our new series following Artform’s latest production that of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Bob Hope Theatre in April 2024. Over these episodes we will be following the cast and creatives as they embark on rehearsals, ...

Local theatre has undergone significant changes over the years. In the past, it was often a community-based, amateur endeavor, relying on traditional scripts and local talent. However, modern local theatre has evolved in several ways:...

In this Podcast we discuss: Starting at the very beginning Planning a Show."The Journey takes us behind the scenes of a community theater production, from its inception to opening night. Our director, along with a diverse cast and crew,...

In this Podcast we discuss "Behind the Curtains: Theatrical Turmoil and Headaches"Step into the world behind the curtains, where the magic of the theatre often hides a host of issues that can cause both problems and headaches.  We d...

A discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's  production of Sweet Charity  performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.Charity Hope Valentine always tries to look on the bright side of life, despit...

Artform discuss  Ageing in the Theatre: Advantages and Disadvantages for ActorsSynopsis:"Ageing in the Theatre: Advantages and Disadvantages for Actors" explores the unique challenges and opportunities that come with advancing ...

A discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's  production of The Last Five Years performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.The story explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a risin...

Join host Matthew Westrip for this 4th podcast discussing the shows ABC's this time at the dress rehearsal with the cast, crew and and production team of Artform's  production of  Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' which was performed at th...

Join host Matthew Westrip for this 3rd podcast discussing the shows ABC's with the cast and production team of Artform's upcoming production of  Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' to be performed at the Bob Hope Theatre in South East London on t...

Join host Matthew Westrip for this 2nd podcast discussing the shows ABC's with the cast and production team of Artform's upcoming production of  Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' to be performed at the Bob Hope Theatre in South East London on t...

Join host Matthew Westrip as he discusses the shows ABC's with the cast and production team of Artform's upcoming production of  Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' to be performed at the Bob Hope Theatre in South East London on the 8th-11th Febr...