East Anglian Theatre Podcast
A place for discussion and showcasing of theatre across the East Anglian region
Episodes
112 episodes
Episode 111 - Midlife High Five Deepdive (Patrick Spragg)
An interview with Patrick Spragg, writer and performer, whose solo show, Midlife High Five Deepdive comes to The Holloway in Norwich in April.
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17:44
Episode 110 - Frozen (Nine Lives Theatre Company)
An interview with Annie Larkin of Nine Lives Theatre Company who are producing Disney's Frozen musical at The Secret Garden in Wisbech.
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14:43
Episode 109 - Hedda Gabler (Barefaced Theatre)
An interview with Vanessa McAuley, Liv Knight, and Chrissy Isgrove from Barefaced Theatre Company as they prepare for their tour of the Henrik Ibsen classic, Hedda GablerAlso features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you sens...
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Season 5
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Episode 109
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26:49
Episode 108 - Northanger Abbey (Norwich Players Theatre Co)
An interview with Sabrina Poole, Richard Vojvoda, and Libby Corrie, all about their original production of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey which is being staged at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich.Also features Ray's usual non...
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Season 5
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Episode 108
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20:24
Episode 107 - Harvey (Southend Shakespeare Company)
An interview with Liam Bailey, Director or Harvey from Southend Shakespeare Company, which opens in mid-March at the Palace Theatre in Southend. Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless with what he's...
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Season 5
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Episode 107
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20:00
Episode 106 - Orange Elephant Theatre (Now Man Up)
An interview with Michelle Thompson, Creative Director of Orange Elephant Theatre Company, who talks about the legacy of the company founder, Gretel, and their upcoming show, Now Man Up, about men's mental health and suicide. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 106
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20:37
Episode 105 - Luke Wright (Later Life Letter tour)
An interview with the poet Luke Wright about his experiences and his current tour entitled Later Life LetterAlso features some of Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you with what he's been up to theatrically, as well as a more ...
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Season 5
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Episode 105
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24:10
Episode 104 - As You Like It (Minotaur Theatre)
An interview with Mai Stacey and Abbie Want of the UEA's Minotaur Theatre, whose production of As You Like It opens in a few weeks at the UEA Drama Studio.Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you about what he's bee...
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Season 5
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Episode 104
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27:24
Episode 103 - Waiting for Godot (Maddermarket)
An interview with John Davis, Andy Reeve, and Phil Davey about the production of Samuel Beckett's masterpiece Waiting for Godot.Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless with what he's been up to, theatrica...
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Season 5
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Episode 103
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32:19
Episode 102 - It Walks Around the House at Night (Tim Foley)
An interview with playwright, Tim Foley, about his latest play It Walks Around the House at Night which is heading on tour in Feb 2026 with Thick Skin Theatre.Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he tells you what he's been ...
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Season 5
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Episode 102
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24:43
Episode 101 - Nine Lives Theatre, Santa & the Lost Letters
An interview with Annie Larkin and Billy Garner about their upcoming Xmas production, Santa & the Lost Letters.There's also Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseles with what he's been up to lately, and a more creditabl...
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Season 5
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Episode 101
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20:17
Episode 100 - Much Ado About Nothing (Southend Shakespeare Company)
An interview with Jim Carter, Chairman of Southend Shakespeare Company, about their upcoming production of Much Ado About NothingThere's also Ray's usual look at his dull theatrical life, and a more creditable section where he o...
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Season 4
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Episode 100
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25:57
Episode 99 - Titanic the Musical, King's Lynn Players
An interview with Rowan Fox-Noble of the King's Lynn Players, discussing his involvement in their latest production, Titanic the MusicalAlso features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless with what he's been up to and t...
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Season 4
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Episode 99
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22:50
Episode 98 - The School for Scandal (Maddermarket)
An interview with three of the company of the latest production in the Norwich Players Theatre Company season, The School for ScandalAlso features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you senseless talking about himself, and there's...
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Season 4
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Episode 98
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21:12
Episode 97 - Playhouse Creatures (Sudbury Dramatic Society)
An interview with Helen, Fiona, and Beth of Sudbury Dramatic Society about the production of Playhouse Creatures by April de Angelis that they are producing. Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you senseless w...
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Season 4
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Episode 97
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30:38
Episode 96 - Sweeney Todd, Watlington Players
An interview with Ian Gooda and Dale Hornsby who are playing fundamental roles in Watlington Players' production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.Also features a little of Ray's usual nonsense as he updates you on what he's be...
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Season 4
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Episode 96
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35:13
Episode 95 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Nine Lives Theatre Company)
An interview with Annie Larkin and Billy Garner of Nine Lives Theatre Company ahead of their upcoming autumn musical, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.Also features Ray's usual nonsense where he bores you with what he's been up to th...
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Season 4
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Episode 95
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18:49
Episode 94 - Behind the Screen (Finn Kennedy Macmillan) interview
An interview with Finn Kennedy Macmillan about his original piece entitled Behind the Screen which opens at the UEA Drama studio on the 2nd October. Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what he's been up to la...
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Season 4
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Episode 94
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19:24
Episode 93 - Lorefolk (The Whitings on the Wall)
An interview with Katie-Anna Whiting all about her company's new verbatim piece entitled Lorefolk which explores local and family folklore from around Norfolk and Suffolk. Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you ...
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Season 4
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Episode 93
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20:50
Episode 92 - Jekyll & Hyde (Maddermarket) cast interview
A chat with Caitlin Woolrich, William McKinnell, Jay Tamames, Rhian Brooke, and Aura Guha about the production of Jekyll & Hyde that opens at the Maddermarket in Norwich on the 23rd Sept. Also features Ray's usual...
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Season 4
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Episode 92
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30:22
Episode 91 - Nathan Harrod (Pfizer Minelli) interview
A chat with Nathan Harrod about his latest show as drag queen and now psychic medium, Pfizer Minelli. Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he bores you with what he's been up to, as well as a more creditable mention of upcoming sho...
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Season 4
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Episode 91
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18:47
Episode 90 - Value Engineering (Sudbury Dramatic Society)
An interview with Mike Fahey-Wilson and Neil Arbon about the production of Value Engineering: Scenes from the Grenfell Inquiry playing at the Quay Theatre next month. Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what ...
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Season 4
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Episode 90
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27:18
Episode 89 - Dad's Army at the Maddermarket (John Mangan interview)
An interview with John Mangan, Director and star of the stage production of Dad's Army being performed at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich. Also feature's Ray usual self-involved nonsense, plus a more creditable look at ...
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Season 4
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Episode 89
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21:41
Episode 88 - Space Hamlet (Open Door Theatre)
An interview with Shem Jacobs and Nic Gordon all about Space Hamlet, the brand new production from Open Door Theatre written by Daniel Sturman and RC Staab, which is set to debut at the Norwich Puppet Theatre in August 2025.
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Season 4
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Episode 88
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27:08
Episode 87 - Robert Crighton, Beyond Shakespeare Podcast
An interview with Robert Crighton, all about his three day festival of plays from the reign of Henry VIII, called Entertaining HenryAlso features Ray's usual brand of self-centred nonsense as he bores you stupid with what he's b...
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Season 4
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Episode 86
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32:49