Maltings Matters
Maltings Matters is a (usually) weekly Podcast about all the great shows and other activities happening at Wells Maltings, the Arts Centre in Wells-Next-The-Sea. We include interviews with visiting performers whenever we can (which is most weeks!)
Episodes
40 episodes
Maltings Matters Episode 39
In this episode we meet Andrew Lindfield of Dot Productions who are returning to Wells Maltings on 11th July with their production of Lady Windermere's Fan. Apologies to all of you who were expecting a podcast last week, but my main Hard Drive ...
Maltings Matters Episode 38 Hooray For Hollywood?
In this edition Simon talks to film director Barney Broom who has already delighted Maltings audience with his illustrated talks on the history of Hollywood. I have found them incredibly interesting and am definitely looking forward...
Maltings Matters Episode No. 37
Wells Maltings has a new Chef! Meet Rhiannon and find out about her background and vision for the Maltings food offering going forward. Rhiannon is a graduate of City College Norwich, something she shares with our Director (and of course, Malti...
Maltings Matters No. 36 May 2026
Yes, we know it's been a while since the last one! We are a small team and sometimes there is a lot of work we need to do behind the scenes to bring you the events you enjoy. Still we have a long episode for you today so we hope you enjoy liste...
We're Back! Episode 35 March 26th 2026
We're Back! Yes we know it's been a while, but we have had so much to do with the day to day activities of running the Maltings that we've not had a minute to think about the podcast. This edition features two interviews as well as the u...
It's New Year's Eve! Maltings Matters Podcast episode 34
A bit of a different podcast today. Simon, Issac and Mike reflect on some - and we do mean just some - of the events of the last year. There were many superb theatre, music and other events that we didn’t have time to mention. Let us k...
Maltings Matters Special Christmas Edition December 21st 2025
This will be the last Maltings Matters of 2025. Our next one will be New Year 2026, so look out for that 0n 1st January 2026 or just after. But what delights are waiting for you in this special Christmas Edition of Maltings Matters? Well... a c...
Maltings Matters Episode 32 16th November 2025
A short Episode this week as Mike was busy with an assignment (or so he says) and left Simon to cope on his own with a little help from Ella (The voice who introduces the podcast and reads the credits at the end. But though it may be shor...
Maltings Matters - Episode 31 - 2nd November 2025
We hope your halloween wasn't too scary and as we enter the month of November and there's a definite chill in the air make, sure you keep wrapped up warm and avoid the winter illnesses that abound this time of year. One of last week's highlight...
Maltings Matters Episode 30 17th October 2025
Better Late Than Never! Here's Episode 30, a bit later than we'd like it but we have been SO busy! Anyway, highlights of this week's episode are an interview with Christian Garrick, leader of the amazing Budapest Cafe Orchestra who...
Maltings Matters Episode 29 - 30th September 2029
Hello Again Everyone! The eagle-eared listeners amongst you will have realised that we didn't release a podcast last week. We do apologise for this, but sometimes there is more work to be done than we can fit in a week and other things ha...
Maltings Matters Episode 28 14th September 2025
Episode 28 features an interview with Mary Lincoln whose one woman show, Marcella's Minute to Midnight comes to the Maltings on the 27th September and also we find out what it's like to have your 150th birthday party at Wells Maltings! "What?" ...
Maltings Matters Episode 27 7th September 2025
First an apology as this episode is late being uploaded due to a very busy Sunday at the Maltings after a power cut the night before had disrupted our systems and the internet in parts of Wells was down so we couldn't take card payments or use ...
Maltings Matters Episode 26 - 31st August 2025
What's happening this week? Well you might as well just listen and find out, but in brief, Simon and Mike chat about what's been happening this last week of the summer holidays. Do any of you know of a new Wells resident called Caspar who came ...
Maltings Matters Episode 25
What's been happening and what's to come at Wells Maltings in the near future. Writing that sentence reminded me of a certain Dickens novel, and, dare I say it, the dreaded C word is mentioned in this episode, but don't worry, we're not talking...
Maltings Matters - Episode 24 - 17th August 2025
After the frantically busy Wells Carnival week we bring you another tale of the Flatly Amateur Acting Society (pronounced Farse) shenanigans, courtesy of Madelaine Sewter. Also, Simon takes you through the highlights of the entertainment we hav...
Maltings Matters Episode 23 - Special Wells Carnival Edition 2025
This week is a bit different from our usual format because it's Wells Carnival Time! We take the roving mic out into the streets of Wells-Next-The-Sea and talk to some visitors and locals about the Carnival. If you've never experienced it we ho...
Maltings Matters Episode 22 - 3rd August 2025 1st Carnival Edition
It's the start of Wells-Next-The-Sea Carnival! This week Simon once greets the Royal Personage, Queen Katy. She tells us about some of the events happening during Carnival Week and what it's all for. Also of course, the usual ...
Maltings Matters is Twenty-One today! 27th July 2025
Our 21st Episode! Is there something magic about the number 7 and it's multiples?We're on the verge of Wells-Next-The-Sea Carnival and what's more, Wells Maltings is 7 years old today. Simon reminisces abut the Opening of the Maltings on 27th J...