It's All An Act

S1E1 - Who? What? Where? and When?

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:17:44 +0000

In a world of doom and gloom, who can listeners count on for up to date info on everything to do with amateur theatre? It's all an act thats who. Just check in with Jaz, Tom and the (not so ugly sisters) Lucie and Anna.

Time to meet everyone and hear what we are all about, play a few games, laugh lots and find a show local to you to enjoy.

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S1E2 - Our First Guest! Woo Hoo!

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:43:57 +0000

In this episode, we meet Gemma Williams from Kennet Amateur Theatre Society (KATS) who also joins us for our great game of reversal rehearsal. Jaz and Tom have a serious discussion about The National Theatre, Diversity in the arts and also auditions. Our not so ugly sisters, Lucie and Anna also have shows happening near you with some added treats this week, so tune in to find out all the fun and frolics of the It's All An Act Team.

Kats website: www.Kats.org.uk

The Stage: www.thestage.co.uk

National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Visit our website for all the social links and to check out our calendar to find a show near you.

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S1E3 - Steven the Duck

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:03:28 +0000

In this episode we meet Gabriel Foley who is currently directing a play called 'After the accident', an award winning play about life after a car crash. Gabriel joins us for our hilarious game Reversal Rehearsal, with the trickiest one we have had yet.

More west end chat with Tom and Jaz about what we have in our dressing rooms.

Lucie and Anna have all the news and social for you to keep you up to date with what shows are going on around the country.

We also meet Steven the duck, so listen out for him in this episode, along with all the fun and frolics with usually have on the show, so come and enjoy.

S1E4 - Olivier Awards Special

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:16:42 +0000

In this episode we meet Harriet Wilson (Great last name) who is currently directing a Musical called ‘Showtime Boheme’, with NOMADS Theatre Company. Harriet joins us for our hilarious game Reversal Rehearsal, with the quickest word we have had so far.

Some great Olivier Award Discussion with the whole team this week, We also talk about Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) show ‘West end showstoppers’ that we went to see.

Check out the review on our website.

Lucie and Anna have all the news and social for you to keep you up to date with what shows are going on around the country.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics of the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all the social links and to check out our calendar to find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Harriet Wilson’s blog: https://harriwords.wordpress.com/

The Olivier Awards: www.olivierawards.com/nominations

NOMADS Website:https://www.nomadsmusicaltheatre.co.uk/

S1E5 - The Best Reversal Rehearsal to Date

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:17:17 +0100

In this Episode Jaz and Tom interview Shaun Blake who is currently in My Fair Lady with Newbury Musical Theatre Society (NMTS) and preparing himself to direct a show that he has written. Shaun joins us for the best game ever of Reversal Rehearsal, you will not believe your ears.

Some heated West End Discussions with the whole team this week, including film musicals not being made into theatre musicals.

Lucie and Anna as usual have all the news and social with what shows are going on around the country, as well as some audition news.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics of the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

What’s On Stage Website: www.whatsonstage.com

S1E6 - A fair lady, sharks, puppets and ducks

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode Jaz and Tom interview Paige Mackay who is currently playing Eliza in My Fair Lady with Newbury Musical Theatre Society (NMTS). She also has a go at our fab game, Reversal Rehearsal.

Some great West End Discussions with the whole team this week, including ‘Jaws – The Musical’, performers being dubbed over and a great new show called ‘Julie’s Green Room’

Lucie and Anna have some very different shows for you this week, but still the same great social links and people getting in touch.

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Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Useful Links from our podcast:

National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

What’s On Stage Website: www.whatsonstage.com

Worth Marketing: www.worthmarketing.uk

S1E7 - Life is a box

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, the whole team are present for our deep and meaningful interview with Chris Rands (also known as Stoff) who performs, writes and directs all for amateur theatre. He is a regular listener so no stranger to our great game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out what it is like to do it live in the studio.

Some great West End Discussions with the whole team this week, including VR in theatre, the price of tickets and what show revival will stand the test of time.

Lucie and Anna have some very interesting and quirky shows for you this week, with a sort of a sea/boat theme, but still the same great social links and ways for people getting in touch with us.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics of the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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Yours from

The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

What’s On Stage Website: www.whatsonstage.com

The Stage: www.thestage.co.uk

S1E8 - Ta Da!

Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, the whole team are present for our deep and meaningful interview with Jake Mawson who is in an up and coming version of Spamalot with Basingstoke Amateur Theatre Society. He is an avid listener so knows the score when it comes to our great game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out what it is like to do it under pressure live in the studio.

In the West End Discussions this time, Tom gets us all to guess the Top 5 musical numbers from Encore Radios list of top 500 and we talk about etiquette in the theatre.

Lucie and Anna have some great shows in the pipeline including the play ‘The Vicar of Dibley’, with all the same great social links and ways for people getting in touch with us.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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Yours from

The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Etiquette Poll - What’s On Stage Website: www.whatsonstage.com

Encore Radio: www.encoreradio.co.uk

Canned Laughter credit - https://www.youtube.com/user/Steverd99

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

S1E9 - George is not bored

Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We interview The one and only youtube sensation George Stacey AKA Georgeisbored24 who is not only a vlogger, but actor featuring in the production of Spamalot with our Guest Jake Mawson from a fortnight ago, a short film and also many other productions. He is an Regular listener to It’s all an act so knows the score when it comes to our great game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out what it is like to do it under pressure live in the studio.

In the West End Discussions this time, we are saddened, find out why. Also listen to see why Tom wants our best chat up lines.

Lucie and Anna have some great shows this week including the play ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ again which is taking am dram theatre by storm, they also have all the same great social links and ways for people getting in touch with us along with their new jingle which will feature, keep an ear out for it.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Lovearts dating site – www.lovearts.com

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

S1E10 - Our First Milestone

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this episode, We have a 10th Episode Celebration, we don’t have a guest and find out about the team some more with all the questions we have used on our guests in the past episodes, we pick them out of a hat and ask each other to find out what the team would say. Don’t think that we aren’t going to play Reversal Rehearsal game just because we haven’t got a guest, we play altogether (including Jaz) and use a special saying instead of a show this week, can you work out what it is?

The West end section brings some exciting news for all you ABBA fans out there and talk about what the stresses and strains of live theatre can have on performers.

Lucie and Anna bring us a list of great shows happening all around the UK along with their brand new jingle.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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Yours from

The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

S1E11 – The “Techie”, The Tony Awards and The T-Rex

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We interview our first “Techie” Miss Vicky Allen who is freelance lighting designer for both professional and amateur companies. Having not listened to our podcast before Vicky was in for a right treat with our great game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out how tricky and absolutely bonkers it is. Sadly Anna couldn’t be with us to play Reversal Rehearsal this week but we did pre-record the news and social section so you will get to listen to her there.

In the West End Discussions this time, we are found out the results from The Tony Awards, so come and see if a show you love won any awards.

Lucie and Anna have some great shows this week, they also have all the same great social links and ways for people getting in touch with us along with their new jingle which will feature, keep an ear out for it.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

Please rate and review us on itunes.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

The Tony Awards – www.guardian.com/stage/tony-awards

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

S1E12 – The Unfolding Podcast with Joe Purdue

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We interview our creator of our theme music and composer of the musical ‘Unfolding Tales’. He has some great stories to tell of his time with some great names in the theatre world, especially the one with Alan Menken. Having only listened to a few of our podcasts before Joe was forward to playing our awesome game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds out the fun at the fair and what it’s like to do it in person.

In the West End Discussions this time, we talk about whether shows should tour for a limited time or not and also we find that Emma Rice will launch a new children’s theatre program.

Lucie and Anna have some amazing shows this week in news and social (woop woop) along with information about the show of our guest, Mr Joe Purdue and his musical based on the life of Tolkien ‘Unfolding Tales’

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Tickets for ‘Unfolding Tales’ – www.joepurdue.com/tickets

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Emma Rice Wise Children Article - http://www.whatsonstage.com/bristol-theatre/news/emma-rice-wise-children-bristol_43970.html

Oh Hello Broadway - http://ohhellobroadway.com/

S1E13 - The Animals, The Children and Me with Matt Collins

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

S1E13 - The Animals, The Children and Me with Matt Collins

In this Episode, We interview a reverend (not a real one just a part he is playing) being a late comer to the world of am dram, Matt does not let it show, his performance on the podcast was great. He has some great stories about celebrities and Gerbils. Matt was a natural at playing our awesome game of Reversal Rehearsal and finds what it’s like to do it in person.

In the West End Discussions this time, we talk about Emma Rice’s new production of Wise Children, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s statement of thinking that west end ticket prices are ok.

Lucie and Anna have some amazing shows this week in news and social (woop woop) along with information about the show of our guest, Mr Matt Collins and his up and coming role in the production of Batboy.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Emma Rice Wise Children and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s article – www.thestage.co.uk

Batboy The Musical Tickets - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/379764

S1E14 - The Interview for The Interview with Nick Card & Paul Strickland

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We interview the writer (Nick Card) and producer/performer (Paul Strickland) for a show called The Interview which they are taking up to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They are doing a preview of the show before they take it up to the fringe to raise money for the Air Ambulance service. We find out some interesting facts about both Nick and Paul, also about the Edinburgh fringe festival.

The West End Discussion goes north this week, with us talking all about the Edinburgh fringe festival in all of it’s wonder. This will be the first of a two part discussion.

Lucie and Anna have some a few shows this week in news and social (woop woop) but quality over quantity we think

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Edinburg Fringe Information – www.whatsonstage.com

S1E15 - The Disneyland Paris Special

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We talk about our time away at Disneyland Paris, our favourite part, our least favourite part and the game we played to pass the time in the queue line.

Tune in to find out some very exciting news about where ‘It’s All An Act Podcast’ are moving forward.

Everything will be back to normal in our next episode.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

S1Ep16 - To tech or not to tech with Liam Warne

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We interview technician Liam Warne about the world behind the performance. He tells us some funny stories and has a great go at our game Reversal Rehearsal (Yes, it is back!) Liam has a great suggestion for the team as something to do in the future.

The West End Discussion talks about the hope that new productions come through for the UK.

Lucie and Anna have some a few shows this week in news and social (woop woop) but quality over quantity we think

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com

S1E17 - A Wicked Interview with Jodie Steele

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100

S1E17 – A Wicked Interview with Jodie Steele

In this Episode, We interview Jodie Steele who has returned from her year long tour of Asia as Elphaba in Wicked. She tells us of the highs and the lows that come with being a performer in the west end, some interesting stories, the time she shared a dressing room with Kevin Spacey and what is next on the cards for her. Jodie has a go at our crazy game Reversal Rehearsal, which is tricky and short this week, tune in to find out who wins, Tom or Guest?

The West End Discussion talks about the time that Tom and Anna met Cameron Macintosh, some mothers do ‘ave ‘em and ‘The play that goes wrong’ Tour.

Lucie and Anna have some interesting shows for you this week in news and social (woop woop) lots of new productions from companies that will can get your eyes and ears twitching about.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com

S1E18 - Our most guests EVER! with The Bluebelles

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We interview our most guests ever, 7 guests! It’s The Bluebelles. This acapella group tell us of the fun that they have whilst studying at uni at the same time. Alice from The Bluebelles plays our great game of Reversal Rehearsal.

The West End Discussion talks about Kinky Boots 2nd Birthday and interesting casting for Frozen the Musical.

Lucie and Anna have some interesting shows for you this week in news and social (woop woop) lots of new productions from companies with some great crazy names.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk

S1Ep19 - Guess who's back, back again

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, we have on a guest that appears in episode 5, he got the best reversal rehearsal and he is back to tell us about his show that he has written and directed, it’s Shaun Blake. Shaun tells us all about the show, what happens without giving away too many spoilers, also the process that it has gone through to get to the point ready to be shown as a full production to an audience.

The West End Discussion talks about The Wind in the Willows show going cinematic, also how shows have evolved and how Tom’s opinion of them has changed as shows develop.

Lucie and Anna have some classic shows and an audition for you this week in news and social (woop woop).

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk

S1E20 - Q&A Special, Musicals, Star Wars and Biscuits

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, we have no guest but answer the questions you sent into us. We talk about all sorts, from our favourite musicals, what Star Wars character we would be, and if we were a biscuit what biscuit would we be?

There is no Reversal Rehearsal or Tom vs Guest but we do play the game from Episode 15 – Disney Special where Jaz thinks of a character and the team have to ask questions and Jaz will give a yes or no answer, but this time it is with a musical theatre character.

The West End Discussion talks about casting already famous people in west end shows to boost ticket sales and promotional value. We also talk about casting the right person for the role, whether it be a character with autism, a disability or race.

Lucie and Anna have some shows that we have performed in news and social, which made us take a trip down memory lane (woop woop).

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk

S1Ep21 - Musicals, Plays and Razzamataz with Chris Leonard

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

In this Episode, We interview a long-time friend of Jaz’s (Not old) Chris Leonard (or Lenny as many people know him). He is now the proud owner and runs Razzamataz Pendle, trying to give children the opportunity to perform just like he did. Chris plays our great game of Reversal Rehearsal and has a great laugh with it.

The West End Section Discussion goes on to talk about the need to Theatre to involve people of all abilities and we have a large debate about ‘Are musicals drowning out plays in the west end’ found out what we all thought.

Lucie and Anna have some awesome shows for you as usual this week in news and social (woop woop), some great classic productions and a brand new musical.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk

S1Ep22 – Susan Boyle stole my life with Carol Joice

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

In this Episode, we interview one of the funniest people we know, Carol Joice. She made us giggle from the off, by giving us moustaches to wear whilst doing the podcast. Carol has being doing Am Dram for many years, adopting all sorts of roles, sometimes even 3 in one show. Come and find out why Dawn French was compared to Mickey Mouse.

The West End Section Discussion goes on to talk about the Mischief Theatre and their Christmas production ‘A Christmas carol goes wrong’ being aired over the Christmas period on BBC One. We catch up with what is happening with Emma Rice’s Wise Children company and some important people being put into place for that.

Lucie and Anna have some tremendous shows for you as usual this week in news and social (woop woop), some classics and now we are getting into the festive season a couple of pantos.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk

S1 Ep23 - Every year is better than the last with Lisa Berrystone

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we interview a good friend of Jaz’s and technician for the Orange Tree Theatre (Richmond) Lisa Berrystone. She talks about all the famous people she has met partly because of her job, including Nicole Scherzinger.

The west end section discussion goes on to talk about the delay of ‘Hamilton’ with the refurbishment work that has been going on at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Lucie and Anna have some great shows for you, as usual, this week in news and social (Woop Woop), lots of festive shows and more pantomimes then you can shake a stick at.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk

S1Ep24 - Christmas Special with It's all an act

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

IT’S CHRISTMAS!!! In this Episode, we have a little podcast Christmas party, we do a Christmas quiz, find out some Christmas facts and we play the game that developed from our Disney special podcast where someone thinks of a character and then the team ask yes or no questions. We also have some very important discussions in the west end section and as ever the ladies have some great shows to watch to finish the year off in news and social (woop woop).

Tune in to find out some very exciting news about where ‘It’s All An Act Podcast’ are moving forward.

Thank you for supporting us this year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

S1Ep25 - The Best of It's all an act podcast 2017

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

This episode is all the best bits from the episodes of 2017. We hope you enjoy it.

Thank you for supporting us this year. Happy New Year.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

S2Ep1 - Happy New Year from It's all an act podcast

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year!

The first show of 2018! Woo Hoo! Here we go, our second year at It’s all an act podcast. We play our guess the character game (Which we need a name for) We have some news about Ben Forester in the west end section and as ever the ladies have some great shows to kick-start your new year in news and social (woop woop).

Tune in to find out some very exciting news about where ‘It’s All An Act Podcast’ is moving forward.

Thank you for supporting us last year. We love you all.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

S2 Ep2 - The Biebs

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Come and find out why we are talking about, Chesney Hawks, Justin Bieber, and listen to the team struggling to name shows with each letter of the alphabet, also find out why News and social was so funny.

So come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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We want your feedback, please tell us what you think, what would you like to see from the podcast? Get in touch via our website.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

S2 Ep3 - Couples in am-dram (Valentines Special)

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we interview Lee Round from GDS Productions, who is playing the part of Abanaza in their up and coming panto of ‘Aladdin’. He talks about the family feel of amateur theatre from his personal experience over the time he has spent within a society.

Jaz and Lucie hold the fort whilst Tom and Anna have work commitments (we miss you guys), we have discussions about the difference between men and women within the industry, with it being the year of the woman and 100 years since woman got the chance to vote. We also talk about the pros and cons of being a couple and doing amateur theatre.

Lucie reveals her new speedy game! She also gives us some woman-based shows in News and Social (Woop Woop)

So, come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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Yours from

The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

GDS Productions - https://gdsproductions.wordpress.com/

S2 Ep4 - We are on Spotify!

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, Hello, in this episode we all picked something we would like to talk about, bringing questions to the table and discussing our opinions.

We bought back an old favourite and played an in-house game of Reversal Rehearsal, can you guess what the show is before it’s revealed?

We also had some big news that we revealed, so here it is………..WE ARE NOW ON SPOTIFY!

To find us hit the link http://ow.ly/tW8w30iA2g0 or search for It’s all an act (don’t forget the apostrophe)

Also, a brand new feature for our podcast is ‘Album of the week’ where we spin the wheel to see who gets to pick a musical album for us to all listen to. We will then discuss the album on the next podcast and you can join in too. Click the link https://goo.gl/bJHXAo and let us know what you think.

We have a special treat for you from our friends at theatretokens.com we can now offer you 10% the total of your basket. Just enter ITSALLANACT into the code box at the checkout.

So, come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

Please rate and review us on itunes.

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Yours from

The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk

Theatre Tokens – www.theatretokens.com (use code ITSALLANACT for 10% off)

S2 Ep5 - The First Album of the week – Eugenius

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we give our feedback for the first album of the week (Eugenius), find out what we thought about it, we have some interesting discussions about mental health, the different types of jobs within the theatre and The Olivier’s, which we have renamed The Hamilton’s this year, listen in to find out why.
We also spoke about, Toy story, Panic at the disco and the Macarena (Don’t ask) a right random mix for this episode, we hope you enjoy it.

So, come and tune in to find out all the fun and frolics with the It's All An Act Team.

Visit our website for all our social links, also check out our calendar and find a show near you.

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The ‘It’s All An Act’ Team

Show information - National Operatic and Dramatic Association: www.noda.org.uk

Intro and Outro Credit – Joseph Purdue - www.joepurdue.com

‘It’s all an act’ podcast logo credit – Joseph Foskett

Articles in the west end section – www.whatsonstage.com & www.thestage.co.uk

Lucie’s Article Link - https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/10-musical-theatre-jobs-essential-for-a-production/

Anna’s Article Link - http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/top-10-selling-shows-on-whatsonstage-in-february-_45944.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=06mar2018

Tom’s Article Link - https://www.encoreradio.co.uk/news/west-end/2519832/ariana-grande-lands-dream-role-as-elphaba/

S2 Ep6 - The Amateursphere with Joshua Mason

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, we have an amazing guest who goes by the name of Joshua Mason from Inspirations Theatre talking about their up and coming production of Godspell showing from 27th - 31st March 2018 in Chesterfield. Joshua talks about how he has taken over the production company two years ago and how he likes to put on productions that aren’t done in his area often.

We review Anna's choice of Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella from last episodes 'Album of the week' We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it was and what they chose.

We have a new community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joe Purdue

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Godspell ticket link - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/inspotheatre

Inspirations Theatre website - www.inspirationstheatre.co.uk

S2 Ep7 - Welcome Copyright Colin & PRS

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, we talk about PRS and needing a license for a Cabaret type show, We get a voice for 'Copyright Colin' and talk about the weird noise that escaped out of John Legend.

We review Tom's choice of American Psycho (The Musical) from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones. We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it was and what they chose.

We have a new community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

PPLPRS website link - pplprs.co.uk

S2Ep8 - All GDPR'd out

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:51:38 +0100

In this Episode, we talk about GDPR and all that comes along with it.

We review Anna's choice of Tarzan (The Broadway Edition) from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones. We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it was between Jaz and Lucie and what they chose.

We have a new community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

GDPR website link - http://www.einsteinmarketer.com/gdpr-data-protection-laws-2018/

Tom's Article Link - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/how-much-do-west-end-actors-earn_46338.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=18apr2018

Anna's Article Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsz6re7BxwM&feature=youtu.be

Lucie's Article Link - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/disney-fantasia-vaults-immersive-show_46322.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=17apr2018

Jaz's Article Link - https://www.facebook.com/onstageblog/posts/2111266242426486

S2 Ep9 - The Naked Animator - with Pete Warbis

Mon, 07 May 2018 02:16:41 +0100

In this Episode, we interview a good friend of ours and great animator for some of the biggest films around, Mr Pete Warbis.
We talk to him about films, being an animator, the difference his job has being in amateur theatre and also being naked whilst playing video games (www.barebuddies.co.uk)

We review Lucie's choice The Wiz (Live Edition) from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones. We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be.

We have a new community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Newbury Musical Theatre Society Concert Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/nmts

S2Ep10 - The Yellow Brick Road to Scotland

Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, we interview very cowardly guest (only joking) he is playing the Lion in
Lochgelly and District Amateur Musical Association's (LADAMA) production of The Wizard of Oz, running from 29th May to 2nd June 2018.

*Drum roll please* Mr Andrew Gardiner.

We talk to him about The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the transition from Kansas to Oz and celebrate him getting a 2:1 in BA (hon) Theatre and Film.

We review Jaz's choice The Departure Lounge from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones. We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be.

Lucie talks about The Greatest Showman and possibility of it going to the big stage, Jaz talks about the Central Ballet costumes that were stolen and Anna talks about the new Les Mis casting.
We had no Tom with us in this episode due to work commitments, we miss you Tom!

We have a new community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Wizard of Oz Tickets - http://www.onfife.com/whats-on/detail/ladama-presents-wizard-oz

S2Ep11 - A playlist of overtures

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, we recorded in the dark, don't ask, but it was good fun.

We discuss, understudies in am dram, Cinema ticket prices for Jamie, Martin Kemp in Chicago and Lucie put us through our paces in a Musical Theatre Quiz.

We have a new community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

S2 Ep12 - Trois = Two

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, we had the lights back on, which was a relief for Jaz as he could actually see the buttons.

We review Lucie's choice of Heathers the musical from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be. (here's a hint, it's not Lucie)

We discuss, Seussical the musical over the festive period, throughly modern millie shutting down, We will rock you touring, Mark Williams as the star of Dr Doolittle, Kinky Boots finishing, The Tony Awards, West End Live and Anna's Pants, so tune in to find out more.

We have a new community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Seussical the musical - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/seussical-musical-southwark-playhouse_46775.html

Dr Doolittle - https://www.whatsonstage.com/oxford-theatre/news/mark-williams-doctor-dolittle-cast-uk-tour_46793.html

Kinky Boots - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/kinky-boots-announces-west-end-closing-date_46820.html

We will rock you tour - https://www.whatsonstage.com/hull-theatre/news/we-will-rock-you-uk-tour-2019_46834.html

The Tony Awards - https://variety.com/2018/legit/awards/tony-award-winners-2018-complete-list-1202839347/

Westend live - https://www.whatsonstage.com/west-end-theatre/news/west-end-live-2018-running-order_46785.html

S2Ep13 - Horses for Courses with Stephen Love

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, we had a wonderful guest by the name of Stephen Love who is one of the puppeteers for the touring production of Warhorse.

He spoke to us about his journey from East 15 to becoming the head of a horse. He told us about the art of Bunraku and gave some sound advise for anyone looking to get into the industry.

We review Jaz's choice of Come from away from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be. (here's a hint, it's between Anna and Tom)

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Warhorse - http://www.warhorseonstage.com

Table by Blind Summit - https://youtu.be/nO4YJo16p2A

Handspring Puppet Company - http://www.handspringpuppet.co.za

Forward thinking theatre - https://www.facebook.com/Forwardthinkingtheatre/

The National Theatre - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

S2 Ep14 - Squiddly Doodles

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, we change things up a bit and Jaz asks the team to find an am dram show from the NODA website and the reason why, tune in to find out who picked what.

We review Anna's choice of Waitress from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be. (here's a clue it's not Jaz, Lucie or Anna)

We talk about an article that was released saying that Billy Elliot could make boys gay in Hungary, see what we had to say about that!

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Fanny the fairy show - Irchester players - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-fanny-the-fairy-show

9 to 5 - Orrell Musical & Dramatic Society - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/9-to-5-1528840748

Barnum - Llandudno youth music theatre - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/barnum

Confusions - Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/confusions

Billy Elliot Article - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/22/billy-elliot-musical-cuts-dates-hungary-claims-turn-children-gay

S2 Ep15 - I'm no better than you, just in the right place at the right time

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We have an amazing guest by the name of Simon Austin (or Simon Richards to his friends) who tells us the story of his journey of his artistic life with some great messages along the way. We find an am dram show from the NODA website and tell you the reason why we chose it, tune in to find out who picked what.

We review Tom's choice of Spongebob the musical from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be. (here's a clue Jaz was excited)

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Lucie's Choice - Peter Pan - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/peter-pan

Jaz's Choice - Rent - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/rent-1529493021

Anna's Choice - Chitty chitty bang bang - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-1527020587

Tom's Choice - A midsummer night's dream - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/a-midsummer-nights-dream

S2 Ep16 - How many times can we say Peter Dinklage?

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We Talk about Les mis, Cats the new live-action movie, Theatre Royal Haymarket and see how many times Tom says 'Peter Dinklage'

We review Jaz's choice of 'Bare: A pop opera' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be. (here's a clue, it's not Jaz)

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Lucie's Choice - Surrey Showcase - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/surrey-showcase

Jaz's Choice - The Wind in the willows - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-wind-in-the-willows-1533113146

Anna's Choice - Sister Act - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/sister-act-1526505750

Tom's Choice - Come follow the band - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/come-follow-the-band

Lucie's Article - https://blog.musicaltheatrenews.com/2018/07/les-miserables-to-move-from-queens.html?m=1

Jaz's Article - https://www.theatricalrights.co.uk/show/the-wind-in-the-willows/

Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/top-10-selling-shows-july_47264.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2august2018

Tom's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/schedule-of-upcoming-movie-musical-adaptations-com-216487

S2 Ep17 - The Colour of Blancmange

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We Talk about Bat out of hell, amateur licensing, #yesorno campaign and a theatre dictionary.

We review Anna's choice of 'Bring it on - The musical' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Lucie's Choice - Alice! Open auditions - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/open-auditions-for-alice

Jaz's Choice - STOP the play - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/stop-the-play

Anna's Choice - In the heights - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/in-the-heights-1533204305

Tom's Choice - Grease - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/grease-1534772631

Lucie's Article - http://www.musicscopeuk.com/our-shows/

Anna's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2018/national-theatre-commits-to-telling-every-actor-it-auditions-whether-they-were-cast/

Tom's Article - https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/five-singalong-performances-of-bat-out-of-hell-announced

S2 Ep 18 - Fame - Who wants to live forever? with Valerie Landsburg

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We meet and interview the amazing wonderful Valerie Landsburg about the up and coming Fame reunion Concert happening in 2019.

We review Lucie's choice of 'Avenue Q' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, take a listen to find out who it will be.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team
(Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Fame UK Reunion Concert link - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fameukreunion/190018/

Tom's Album of the week link (For Hamilton) - https://open.spotify.com/user/velociraptom/playlist/6Xa9WswxZEILL6VL9wA5WY?si=fc1TgpLuQqG-FUTQERaW3g

Satellite Single (The Friends of Fame) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Satellite-Friends-Fame/dp/B07H44GC34/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1536226486&sr=1-1-mp3-albums-bar-strip-0&keywords=Friends+of+Fame

The One Show (Fame reunion episode) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bhmynm/the-one-show-05092018

Lucie's Choice - Guys and Dolls by LAOS - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/guys-and-dolls-1534065885

Jaz's Choice - Lupin Theatre Company - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/music-a-la-carte

Anna's Choice - RENT by Airdrie & Coatbridge Amateur Operatic Society - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/rent-1525982444

Tom's Choice - Leven Amateur Musical Association (LAMA) - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/high-school-musical-1518724581

S2 Ep19 - Priscilla, Heathers & Eugenius

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0100

In this Episode, We Talk about three shows in this episode, Pricilla Queen of the Desert, Heathers the musical and Eugenius the musical.

We review Tom's choice of 'Hamilton' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, everyone is in so take a listen to find out who and what it will be.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Newbury Nomads - Priscilla Queen of the Desert - https://www.nomadsmusicaltheatre.co.uk/

Heathers the musical - http://www.trh.co.uk/whatson/heathers-the-musical/

Eugenius the musical - http://www.eugeniusthemusical.com/

Coin drop sound effect (royalty free) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu1-6zw3FDY

S2 Ep20 - An evening with Tom Hazelden

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we play a brand new game "Show Swappers" and we have some great news about The Royal Opera House.

We review Tom's choice of 'An evening with Sutton Foster' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, so take a listen to find out who and what it will be.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/ghost

Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/clue-the-musical

Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-wizard-of-oz-1529410864

Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-1527873301

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.samuelfrench.co.uk/

Tom's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/kinky-boots-sets-closing-date-on-broadway

Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/5-reasons-excited-waitress-west-end-sara-bareilles_47664.html

Lucie's Article - https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/arts/revamped-royal-opera-house-launches-ballet-sessions-for-babies-a3939781.html

S2 Ep21 - A man and a woman in a timeless musical

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, talk about some crazy subjects and here from Andover Musical Theatre Company who are doing a production of Legally Blonde.

We review Lucie's choice of 'Unfolding Tales' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, so take a listen to find out who and what it will be.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-haunting

Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/little-shop-of-horrors-1538926984

Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/musical-misfits

Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/strictly-musicals-1537457682

S2 Ep22 - Ain't never had a friend like Fred

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, Lucie brings back an old game.

We review Jaz's choice of 'Return to the forbidden planet' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, so take a listen to find out who and what it will be.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/a-bunch-of-amateurs-1528726417

Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/follies-1537439110?fbclid=IwAR0wLBcCuSUpuuMZ92-FZbPWxjh_eZ2Ga-FGoCzUpjBjZV7cyiKsmKpixmc

Anna's Choice - https://www.bats.net/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-2018/?fbclid=IwAR128yUif7LLfjI9MfoYZqinqltt-v5dfWEgfl1Mtw19pzTnoVUD-liy1No

Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-flint-street-nativity

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2018/andrew-lloyd-webber-backs-theatres-trust/
https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/stagecon-postponed-until-2019_47696.html
https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/dear-evan-hansen-confirmed-west-end_47740.html

Tom's Article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45783432?fbclid=IwAR1UnZv8y5GxUiQ8TGrPDYxipwfIRhk-LN6BawV4rsETbm2shay5rZ6HdU0

Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/top-ten-selling-shows-whatsonstage-september_47733.html?fbclid=IwAR2eWm-O37GCgDOH5IQTfNMxVAEMGykeCFMjeUHmDlisN5mVKwqGRhMuXRA

Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/joanne-clifton-rocky-horror-show-uk-tour_47756.html

S2 Ep23 - Anna's Top 10

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, Lucie brings back an old game.

We review Anna's choice of 'Peter Pan - a british musical' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.
We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, so take a listen to find out who and what it will be as everyone is back in.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/quartet-1540222036

Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/a-vicar-of-dibley-christmas

Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/freezin-the-panto

Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/priscilla-costumes-for-sale

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/2018/lyn-gardner-must-the-show-really-always-go-on/

Tom's Article - https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/dear-evan-hansen-casting-andrew-barth-feldman-broadway-66015/
https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/kinky-boots-west-end-killian-donnelly-matt-henry_48014.html

Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/top-ten-selling-shows-whatsonstage-october_47967.html

Lucie's Article - https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2019/event/jesus-christ-superstar

S2 Ep24 - Spoiler: Tom is not a mouseking

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about west end shows and bring back a classic game.

We review Jaz's choice of 'Be more chill' from last episodes 'Album of the week' rating it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.

We 'Spin that wheel' to see who will be picking this episodes album, so take a listen to find out who and what it will be.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/elf-the-musical-1527777049

Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/its-a-wonderful-life

Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/run-for-your-wife

Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast-1543273164

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://theatrenerds.com/40-theatre-terms-every-thespian-should-know/?fbclid=IwAR3ojwKApz9GwGIrAJ6aMIIle02iBsDVRItrUw5rYY07EMf8L8O6Uq7w7BM

Tom's Article - https://variety.com/2018/film/news/cats-movie-jason-derulo-1203034060/

Anna's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2018/rosalie-craig-companys-success-proof-female-led-theatre-shouldnt-considered-radical/?fbclid=IwAR2j2_fit2Te37Q3B54P2iHj8jk96cZgfEW6FhEoe-f__OzxuhP6qX2_VQI

Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/hugh-jackman-solo-concert-uk-2019_48095.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=29november2018&fbclid=IwAR2gHRfGAUVFN_76yFy7XUsJWzfaBL6GnCeXgd6a70oA_qJZwT4He4SJ2IY

S2 Ep25 - Christmas special 2018 (The one with the hoodies)

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about am dram shows to see and the team get a surprise.

We review Lucie's choice of 'Elf' from last episodes 'Album of the week' which will be our last album of the year, we rate it out of five microphones, see how many we gave it.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/sleeping-beauty-1544444057

Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/dick-whittington-1523782646

Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/cinderella-1533157352

Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/aladdin-1536831606

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://pagesix.com/2018/12/11/once-on-this-island-actress-stops-show-to-save-choking-audience-member/

- https://www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog-news/2018/12/12/its-today-oklahoma-okd-for-broadway

Tom's Article - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2887117/Why-Cinderella-bad-football-did-woodcutter-s-wife-say-husband-December-jolliest-panto-jokes-oh-yes-are.html

Anna's Article - https://awards.whatsonstage.com/

Lucie's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/2014/mark-shentons-musical-theatre-christmas-playlist

S2 Ep26 - The Big Fat Pod of the Year

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

This Episode is going to be very different from what you are used to in our normal episodes,
there will be no articles, no game and no album of the week but we do have a quiz,
come and join us and see how much you know about this years episodes, we hope you have been listening well.

We would like to say a big thank you to you for listening to us this year and we love your support.

If you would like to help us progress then please share this episode or you can donate to our go fundme page we will love you for either (or both).

https://www.gofundme.com/it039s-all-an-act-podcast

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

The Clips we chose:

Jaz's Choice - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mctxy-855f82

Tom's Choice - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qsyat-9f8271

Anna's Choice - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tnp92-9bc3bf

Lucie's Choice - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-b7px8-972524

S3 Ep1 - Tom killed Mrs Potts

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Happy new year and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

This Episode we welcome the new year in with a bang, we talk about what we are looking forward to this year, what we wish for and what our dream guest would be.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

We would like to say a big thank you to you for listening to us this year and we love your support.

If you would like to help us progress then please share this episode or you can donate to our go fundme page we will love you for either (or both).

https://www.gofundme.com/it039s-all-an-act-podcast

S3 Ep2 - Ring Rang Ringeler

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about west end shows and bring back a classic game.

We start a new 'Album of the week', see who the wheel lands on.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/robin-hood-panto
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-addams-family-1547327079
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/dear-brutus
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/all-shook-up-1542369669

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.onstageblog.com/columns/2019/1/2/the-reality-of-theatre-friends

Tom's Articles - http://www.playbill.com/article/hear-jeremy-jordans-pop-take-on-oklahoma-in-new-music-video

- https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/In-Celebration-Of-National-Pie-Day-WAITRESS-Announces-Pie-Partnership-With-The-Theatre-Cafe-20190123

Anna's Articles - https://www.broadway.com/buzz/194577/congratulotions-brittney-johnson-becomes-first-woman-of-color-to-play-glinda-in-wicked-on-broadway/

- https://www.broadway.com/buzz/194603/frozen-announces-casting-gender-swap-ryann-redmond-to-play-olaf/

Lucie's Article - https://spotlitesblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/professional-versus-amateur-in-performance/

S3 Ep3 - Hercules, Bubbles and Mean Girls

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about west end shows and we play our classic game, Reversal rehearsal.

We start had our 'Album of the week' from Anna and she chose Mean Girls the musical, we spin again and see who the wheel lands on this time.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-weekend
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/oklahoma-1537295988
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-old-people-are-revolting?fbclid=IwAR1WzRLN4JtObAKcM616LhXSNT2Hps_Bz0xwNR6_M_9gTPru_bjHqJGSU0w
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/stopthe-play?fbclid=IwAR1zVtvCQkXBdHLhBvP_EU_eKJgtQvfct94Sf7LoDrSQA5pzqSCmljJLLHc

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.onstageblog.com/columns/2019/2/2/you-wish-to-go-to-the-festival?fbclid=IwAR2Xy6elopVdeEY8ETvBw1IaMI1QkHv6pC_EVZeyoeFRAoJvzaCc8OKOoP8
Tom's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/stage-adaptation-of-disneys-hercules-to-play-the-public-theaters-delacorte?fbclid=IwAR2YlwhYmP0uDlDzkrj1Br1uPmR-VQPMfeY_VDS4mioXn30h_2VStHTmnzc
Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/top-selling-shows-on-whatsonstage-in-2018_48380.html?fbclid=IwAR1df5ifGtbJXGItH8Fqcgk-wohKATTaXpgkiVP3UxEFsZxK2t7GF5M3NF8
Lucie's Article - https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/mary-poppins-racist-blackface-soot-controversy-dick-van-dyke-julie-andrews-disney-a8760771.html

tickets for KATS performance of Spamalot - https://www.kats.org.uk/

S3 Ep4 - Pies, Puppets and unpopular opinions

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about west end shows and we play our classic game, Reversal rehearsal.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Tom and he chose Bubble Boy the musical (where you can't say bubble angry), we spin again and see who the wheel lands on this time.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-producers-1548516635
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/my-fair-lady-1543079736
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-ghost-train
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/half-a-sixpence-1538311195

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/actors-charlie-stemp-jodie-jacobs-open-mental-health-struggles-new-initiative/?login_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestage.co.uk%2Faccounts%2Fusers%2Fsign_up.popup
Tom's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/shows/salford-theatre/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas_185308
Anna's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/mamma-mia-star-reveals-heartache-ill-health-forces-leave-show/
Lucie's Article - https://theatrenerds.com/14-side-effects-of-being-a-theatre-kid/

Ticket link for 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' - https://beta.atgtickets.com/show/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas/new-wimbledon-theatre/?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=230413&awc=5931_1550767357_615e4b64d3378c9d2c60961c89f026fe

S3 Ep5 - Doreen is out of this World

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:02:38 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about west end shows and we play our classic game, Reversal rehearsal.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie and he chose Billy Elliot, there'll be no spinning the wheel as Jaz is the last member left to pick an album.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/return-to-the-forbidden-planet-1551132573
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/jesus-christ-superstar-1547642990
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-1544271514
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/gillys-gem

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/immersive-theatre-company-launches/?login_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestage.co.uk%2Faccounts%2Fusers%2Fsign_up.popup
Tom's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/jeremy-jordan-2018-london-cadogan-tickets_46734.html
- https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/west-ends-theatre-cafe-expand/
Anna's Articles - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/matthew-bourne-red-shoes-tour-2019_48628.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=4March2019
- https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-tv/hot-tv/762598/Love-Island-2019-news-Amber-Davies-9-to-5-musical-London-image
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/west-end-theatre/news/19th-annual-whatsonstage-awards-concert-photos_48629.html?cid=rssfeed-tag-whatsonstage-awards

Heathers the musical album review

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:05:39 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to an extra special treat, we review the brand new Heathers the musical west end cast recording, come and see what we thought.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

S3 Ep6 - Voice of a toilet

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about west end shows and we play our classic game, Reversal rehearsal.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Jaz and he chose 'Zanna Don't', we spin the wheel and see who is the chosen one.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

Please rate and review us on itunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/42nd-street-1538857136
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/little-shop-of-horrors-1551708337
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/a-bunch-of-amateurs-1538641206
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/grease-1540823008

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/virgin-trains-slammed-for-appalling-use-of-unpaid-voice-overs-for-toilet-campaign/?login_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestage.co.uk%2Faccounts%2Fusers%2Fsign_up.popup
Tom's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/which-les-miserables-character-are-you
Anna's Articles - https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/west-end-features/ten-shows-championing-female-empowerment-in-london-right-now
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/famous-musical-titles-fill-in-the-blanks-_47417.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=23March2019

S3 Ep7 - Marketing, Mandalin and Making changes

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about how to put a show on when on a budget,
a missing mandalin and changes in the ballet world. As always we play a game and this episode is 'guess the character'.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie and she chose 'The hunchback of notre dame', we spin the wheel and see who is the chosen one.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-ladykillers-1551699846
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-addams-family-1539939234
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-best-little-whorehouse-in-texas
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-addams-family-a-new-musical-1543959861

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://theatrenerds.com/15-overlooked-contemporary-male-duets/
Tom's Articles - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/captain-corellis-mandolin-tour-lost_48782.html
- https://movieweb.com/cats-movie-cast-size/
Anna's Articles - https://theatrenerds.com/how-to-promote-your-show-on-shoestring-budget/
Lucie's Article - https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/apr/01/pointe-shoes-black-ballet-ballerinas-dancers

S3 Ep8 - Kinky boots, in the heights, friends and Shakespeare

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:40:13 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about kinky boots in australia,
In the heights news, Friends the musical and words from Shakespeare. As always we play a game and this episode is 'Who's that character'.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Anna and she chose 'Half a sixpence', we spin the wheel and see who is chosen next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/free-easy
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-wedding-singer-1555076745
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-1548168060
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/chicago-1543081359

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://theatrenerds.com/10-words-and-phrases-you-didnt-know-came-from-shakespeare/
Tom's Article - https://www.onstageblog.com/voices/2019/4/10/all-white-cast-of-australian-kinky-boots-reveals-issues-with-amateur-casting
Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/lin-manuel-miranda-in-the-heights-film-cast_48881.html
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/edinburgh-theatre/news/friends-musical-friendsical-edinburgh-festival_48880.html

S3 Ep9 - A lucky dip, Amelie and Little miss sunshine

Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about sign language,
beauty and the beast, the Tony awards and Lucie's Top 7. As always we play a game and this episode is 'Who's that character'.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Jaz and he chose 'The lightening thief - The Percy Jackson musical', no need to spin the wheel as Tom is up next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/sweet-charity-1556296901
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/top-girls
Anna's Choice - https://www.bats.net/
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/avenue-q-1530008033

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.onstageblog.com/onstage-blog-news/2019/4/30/full-list-of-2019-tony-award-nominees-revealed
Tom's Articles - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/audience-cameo-waitress-cast-album-karaoke_48911.html
- https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/deaf-actor-makes-rsc-history-becoming-first-understudy-hearing-role/
Anna's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-revival-of-beauty-and-the-beast-in-the-works
Lucie's Article - https://www.dancespirit.com/excuses-dance-teacher-2596677394.html?rebelltitem=7#rebelltitem7

S3 Ep10 - Kennet Radio, Amdram.community and people eating ham

Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about the LGBT community,
a quiz from Anna, author rights for a show and Bare being performed in The Vaults. As always we play a game and this episode is 'Who's that character'.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Tom and he chose 'Something Rotten', no need to spin the wheel as Tom is up next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1255-the-alexandra-players-present-i-am-a-camera-by-john-van-druten/
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/wlos-90-90-years-of-musicals
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/peter-pan-the-musical
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/districts-1-4-business-of-amateur-theatre-workshop

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://www.thevaults.london/bare
Tom's Article - https://www.out.com/celebs/2019/5/06/richard-madden-says-straight-actors-should-be-able-play-queer-roles
Anna's Article - https://theatrenerds.com/only-a-real-theatre-nerd-can-ace-this-quiz/
Lucie's Article - https://amdram.community/forums/topic/7047-can-author-stop-us-performing-his-play/

S3 Ep11 - Standing Ovations, am dram problems and getintotheatre.org

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about Standing Ovations and are they given too easily?,
problems that am dram groups face, getintotheatre.org and kinky boots coming to the silver screen.
As always we play a game and in this episode it is 'Who's that character'.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Tom (Again lol) and he chose 'The Book of Mormon', we spin the wheel to find out who is up next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1212-the-pajama-game/
Tom's Choice - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/derbyshire/duchess-theatre/hair-the-cast/e-lzjqqg
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/tons-of-money
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/districts-3-5-dare-to-dream-youth-workshop

Articles

Jaz's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/filmed-version-of-tony-winning-musical-kinky-boots-will-hit-the-big-screen
Tom's Article - From his head
Anna's Article - https://theatrenerds.com/21-problems-community-theatre-actors-understand/
Lucie's Article - https://getintotheatre.org/

S3 Ep12 - Fun Coupons (AKA Tickets)

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about The wolf of wall street,
Bernadette Peters, Theatres cancelling performances and 7 steps to writing a musical.

As always we play a game and in this episode it is 'Who's that character'.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Jaz and he chose 'Newsies', we spin the wheel to find out who is up next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/algss
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1282-our-house-the-musical/
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/california-suite
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/2019/6/17/

Articles

Jaz's Article - https://theatrenerds.com/want-write-musical-7-steps-getting-started/
Tom's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/wolf-of-wall-street-immersive-stage-belfort_49010.html
Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/bernadette-peters-cancels-uk-concert-dates-_49219.html
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/southampton-theatre/news/rotterdam-cancels-performance-hate-crime-actors_49225.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=10june2019

S3 Ep13 - Yer alrite with Jamie Ledwith

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, we mix it up as WE HAVE A GUEST! The one the only Jamie Ledwith, we talk to him about his life, and find out some of the amzing things he has done.
We also, as usual pick our Am dram shows for you to go and see in the next fortnight.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is 'Who's that character' and we even let Jamie be the game master, and he did not disappoint.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Anna and she chose 'Frozen - The Broadway Musical',
no need to spin the wheel as it is Lucie's turn, listen in to find out what she has chosen.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1291-spring-awakening-stockwell-playhouse/
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1289-bad-girls-the-musical/
Anna's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1225-soho-cinders/
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1264-footloose/

Jamie's website - www.jamieledwith.co.uk

Ghosts on BBC iplayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00049t9/ghosts

Jade and Matt Billington (Disney Vloggers) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3F5j5RtwX7kNWdjSN9PR-Q

S3 Ep14 - The Frozen old vic prom

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about The Prom on netflix, Frozen the musical,
a revamp to the old vic theatre, WLOS' production of The Pajama game and a brand new show from Joe Purdue.

As always we play a game and in this episode it is 'Who's that character'.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie and she chose 'Dear Evan Hansen', we spin the wheel to find out who is up next, everyone is back in.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1279-hay-fever/
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/play-in-a-week-2019
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/9-to-5-1560785597
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/a-dolls-house

Articles

Jaz's Articles - https://wlos.co.uk/
FREE Download of a brand new musical - https://joepurdue.com/legends-of-arahma
Tom's Article - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ryan-murphy-sets-cast-netflix-prom-adaptation-1220816
Anna's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/how-a-real-life-sisterly-bond-fuels-frozens-broadway-princesses
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/old-vic-arts-hub-annex_49416.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=08jul2019

S3 Ep15 - A real fire in a bucket

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about Amelie, Judy Garland,
a question form a fan (which we love!) and making a comeback is Anna's top 10.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is 'Who's that character'.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Jaz and he chose 'Wicked', we spin the wheel to find out who is up next, find out who it is and what the album is.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.carltontheatregroup.co/
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/an-evening-of-ghostly-encounters
Anna's Choice - https://www.andovermusicaltheatre.co.uk/starlights-sister-act---aug-2019.html#
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1288-bring-it-onthe-musical/

Articles

Jaz's Articles - A question from Jess Spath.
Tom's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/amelie-musical-transfer-london-other-palace_49414.html
Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/top-10-selling-shows-whatsonstage-june_49431.html
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/judy-garland-film-renee-zellweger-trailer_49052.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=8july2019

S3 Ep16 - Smorgasbord

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we hear how Tom learns to count, Broadway compared to the west end,
Disney musicals and the Novello Theatre.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is a debut one-off game named 'Bag that tag' where the team have to guess the show from the tagline,
come and play along and see how many you get right.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Tom and he chose 'Trail to Oregon', we spin the wheel to find out who is up next between the girls and what the album is going to be.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/broadway-baby-2
Tom's Choice - https://peculiarproductions.co.uk/men-at-arms/
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/surrey-showcase-1554057481
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/one-day-only

Articles

Jaz's Articles - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/cameron-mackintosh-london-penthouse-novello-theatre/
Tom's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/six-continues-international-reign-with-norwegian-cruise-line-engagement
Anna's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/which-disney-stage-musical-are-you
Lucie's Article - https://www.onstageblog.com/editorals/2019/8/5/revealed-the-most-popular-musicals-of-all-time

S3 Ep17 - No theatre character was harmed in the making of this podcast

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we hear Tom go falsetto, Anna is on Broadway, Lucie is at The Old Vic and Jaz is a BTEC again.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is 'Who's that character?' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie and she chose 'Six - The Musical', no need to spin the wheel as it is Anna's pick, come and find out what she has in store for us all.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/acting-skills-course
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-history-boys
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-greatest-showman
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/patricia-cross

Articles

Jaz's Articles - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/ten-performing-arts-btecs-cut-as-part-of-government-qualifications-crackdown/
Tom's Article - https://www.falsettoslondon.com/
Anna's Article - https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-DIANA-Musical-Will-Open-on-Broadway-in-2020-20190812
Lucie's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/old-vic-annex-lambeth-council-3-75m/

S3 Ep18 - I got 22 musicals, but a play ain't 1

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we hear Tom's discovery about Sir Ian McKellan, Anna has some new UK musicals,
Lucie is Six and Jaz has 22 musicals but a play ain't 1.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is 'Who's that character?' so come and play with use to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Anna and she chose '9 to 5 the musical', everyone is back in so we spin the wheel to see who gets to pick the next album,
come and find out what is in store for us all next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1330-arms-and-the-man/
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/west-side-story-youth-production
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-wedding-singer-1552426617
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/rent-school-edition

Articles

Jaz's Articles - http://www.playbill.com/article/22-broadway-musicals-that-closed-on-opening-night
Tom's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/newcastle-upon-tyne-theatre/news/ian-mckellen-on-stage-les-miserables_49702.html?fbclid=IwAR2NvR1DV8r0aRAPOE3a8NkZVzLdwFiX3tDuMknU5BXgJjPCBO9vuRFBgoc
Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/new-musicals-uk-stage-drama_49771.html
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/glasgow-theatre/news/six-musical-tour-cast_49810.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=5september2019

S3 Ep19 - Bob marley, Pinewood studios and Fake musicals

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we hear Lucie talking about the new Bob Marley musical, Anna has pinewood studio on the brain,
Tom wants us to guess musical in a cryptic way and Jaz is trying to find out who the lady in the Mamma Mia logo is.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is 'Who's that character?' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie and she chose 'The Phantom of the Opera', find out what we thought of this classic soundtrack. We spin the wheel to see who is picking the next album.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1306-inspector-drake-and-the-time-machine/
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1281-caods-presents-evita/
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/footloose-1553619742
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1332-bothered-bewildered/

Articles

Jaz's Articles - http://www.playbill.com/article/searching-for-sophie-who-is-the-girl-in-the-mamma-mia-logo
Tom's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/9-fictional-musicals-from-film-tv-every-theatre-fan-should-know
Anna's Article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49633203
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/new-bob-marley-musical-2020_49893.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=13september2019

S3 Ep20 - How to improve amateur theatre

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we hear Lucie talking about the Elton Johns's new musical, Anna has something BIG to talk about,
Tom is kicking his legs high in a chorus line and Jaz wants to know how to improve west end and amdram theatre.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is 'Who's that character?' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Anna and she chose 'Oklahoma (2019 broadway cast recording)', find out what we thought of this twist on a classic musical. We spin the wheel to see who is picking the next album.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1254-mmcs-presents-42nd-street/
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1327-urinetown-the-musical/
Anna's Choice - https://cornexchangenew.com/event/made-in-dagenham
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1338-dangerous-liaisons/

Articles

Jaz's Articles - https://www.thestage.co.uk/advice/the-green-room/2019/green-room-how-can-west-end-theatre-be-improved/
Tom's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/10-part-a-chorus-line-netflix-series-in-the-works-from-ryan-murphy
Anna's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/big-the-musical-dominion-west-end_49915.html
Lucie's Article - https://www.pretty52.com/entertaining/news-the-devil-wears-prada-musical-summary-cast-elton-john-20190918?source=facebook

S3 Ep21 - Pick up a cat with ghost Tom (Halloween Special)

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we hear Lucie searching for twins, Anna wants to know if you have had enough of people putting 'the musical' at the end of shows,
Jaz wants to know if doing a show so close to you makes you a better actor, Tom sitting back and taking it easy this episode (In Ibiza).

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is 'Who's that character?' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Jaz and he chose 'Bugs bunny on Broadway', find out what we thought of this bizarre album. No need to spin the wheel as Tom is up.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1304-proscenium-presents-woman-in-mind/
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1323-new-stagers-presents-a-study-in-fear/
Anna's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1344-sister-act/
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1325-panto-read-through/

Articles

Jaz's Articles - https://www.onstageblog.com/editorals/2018/2/23/every-high-school-should-perform-26-pebbles
Tom's Article - No article as he is sunning himself in Ibiza.
Anna's Article - https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/2019/david-benedict-its-time-producers-killed-off-the-musical/?login_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestage.co.uk%2Faccounts%2Fusers%2Fsign_up.popup
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/bath-theatre/news/new-musical-identical-parent-trap-nottingham_49957.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=23september2019

S3 Ep22 - Whistle through your nose

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we hear Lucie talking about Gareth Gates and Jaz asking who should get paid in an am-dram production?

No game this week as we have some much to talk about including all the shows that we have seen over the last couple of weeks.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Tom and he chose 'Beetlejuice', find out what we thought of this Halloween themed album and see who is picked my the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://yitc.yolasite.com/
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1307-the-vicar-of-dibley/
Anna's Choice - https://www.andovermusicaltheatre.co.uk/
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1263-terry-pratchetts-johnny-and-the-dead/

Articles

Jaz's Articles - Questions from Russell Brown and Shaun Blake.
Tom's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/tv-adaptation-of-spongebob-squarepants-musical-will-air-on-nickelodeon
Anna's Article - http://www.playbill.com/article/broadways-30-longest-running-shows
Lucie's Article - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/gareth-gates-star-new-footloose-uk-tour_50246.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=30october2019

S3 Ep23 - Stop jibber jabbering

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, we talk about the west end shows we have seen and also an awesome interactive map we received from Andrew Stuckey at Ticket source.

No game this week as we have some much to talk about including all the shows that we have seen over the last couple of weeks.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Tom and he chose 'In the Heights', find out what we thought of this album and see who is picked my the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1353-legally-blonde-auditions/
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1328-hidden-stories-a-devised-play/
Anna's Choice - https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/event/9-to-5-the-musical
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1252-it-runs-in-the-family/

Top musical in every country in the world Interactive Map - https://www.ticketsource.us/blog/top-musicals-around-the-world

S3 Ep24 - Thanks to our mums

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, Anna tells us the tales of the latest show she has been in, Tom and Anna tell us the shows that they have seen since the last episode.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is 'Who's that character?' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Jaz and he chose 'Soho Cinders', find out what we thought of this album and see who out of the girls is picked by the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows - By www.amdram.community

Jaz's Choice - https://wlos.co.uk/
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1191-cinderella/
Anna's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1349-aladdin-%E2%80%93-a-pantomime/
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1356-the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz/

Links;
Tom's show he was talking about - Enter the dragon - https://aandecomedy.co.uk/enter-the-dragons

S3 Ep25 - A piratey Christmas

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:44:09 +0000

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight and play some Christmassy games, so come and join in the festivities.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie and she chose 'Nativity - the original cast recording', find out what we thought of this album and what Anna has chosen for us to listen to as our last album of the year.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/sleeping-beauty-1568131968
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-frog-prince-family-pantomime
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-nutcracker

S3 Ep26 - Last episode of this decade

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:16:04 +0000

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this final episode of the decade, We talk about our favourite episode of the year, future shows we would love to see and say thank you to everyone who listens, downloads and has helped us grow.

We had our last 'Album of the week' of the decade from Anna and she chose 'The Wedding Singer', find out what we thought of this album and how we round of the year with our favourite 'Album of the week' of the year.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So tune in, Join in, have some fun and take a listen.

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Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Thank you to everyone for supporting us, we really appreciate all of you.

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Happy New Year.

S4 Ep1 - New Year, New Series

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

We kick off the year with a brand new Series and series 4 sees the return of a game that was created from the start of It's all an act podcast.

This have changed ever so slightly for this series, we still have am-dram shows for you, and album of the week but we will only have one article each episode for you rather than an article from each of us.

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows - By www.amdram.community

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1359-cinderella/
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1361-treasure-island/
Anna's Choice - https://arlingtonarts.ticketsolve.com/shows/873608558
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1375-beauty-and-the-beast-a-pantomime/

Recommendations:
Lucie - https://www.chillysbottles.com/uk/categories/bottles
Anna - https://support.wwf.org.uk/australia-bushfires
Tom - https://hstyles.co.uk/
Jaz - https://voiceoverkickstart.com/

S4 Ep2 - Lucie eats a cucumber, find out why

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, Anna asks a question that gets a much longer answer than she was hoping, Jaz wants to know about being a character actor and Lucie eats a cucumber and we find out why.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Reversal Rehearsal' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Anna and she chose 'The Little Mermaid - A Broadway Musical', find out what we thought of this album and see who is picked by the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows - By www.amdram.community

Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-hollow-by-agatha-christie-1567516469
Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/wind-in-the-willows-1567897662
Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/sleeping-beauty-pantomime-1576670382
Lucie's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/robinson-crusoe-and-the-pirates-1551872896

Recommendations:
Lucie - https://www.thecollectivedairy.com/yoghurt/gourmet/morello-cherry-450g/
Anna - https://uk.lush.com/products/lavender/sleepy
Tom - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80190510
Jaz - https://www.snatchhq.com/

Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/album/4mCM4pXPU1JSsTNNEslE4v?si=o9Yp3cXSS8m8E32l0uBxmQ

Links:

Disney broadway hits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY-g09lacFA

Jaz's Article - https://theatrenerds.com/10-benefits-character-actor/

S4 ep3 - We don't have any more people in our lives than you.

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight,

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Reversal Rehearsal' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie and she chose 'Beauty and the Beast on Broadway', find out what we thought of this album and see who is picked by the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Am Dram Shows - By www.amdram.community

Jaz's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1385-auditions-the-woman-who-cooked-her-husband-by-debbie-isitt/
Tom's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1384-nell-gwynn-by-jessica-swale/
Anna's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1394-the-adventures-of-tom-sawyer/?tab=reviews
Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1391-shrek-the-musical/

Recommendations:
Lucie - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3F5j5RtwX7kNWdjSN9PR-Q
Anna - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiness_Begins
Tom - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70300800
Jaz - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRijo3ddMTht_IHyNSNXpNQ

Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Pzoe4ffuNsxdgTHGaFJmo

Links:
Matida movie musical - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/matilda-musical-movie-dream-casting_50820.html

S4 Ep4 - Interview With Simon Wilsher from Ticketsource

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:05:21 +0000

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, things are a little bit different due to unforeseen circumstances but we still have a great show for you, we have a very special interview with the founder of www.Ticketsource.co.uk

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Northern Comedy Theatre - https://www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk/events/health-safety/

S4 Ep5 - Never underestimate the power of theatre

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast. In this Episode, We pick our Am dram shows to go and see in the next fortnight, and Anna has something for us, can you guess what it is going to be? As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Reversal Rehearsal' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does. We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie and she chose Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical, find out what we thought of this album and find out what Jaz picked as his AOTW. We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/ So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door. Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page Yours From The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna) Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett
Am Dram Shows Jaz's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/the-railway-children Tom's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/hairspray-1575307629 Anna's Choice - https://www.noda.org.uk/whats-on/our-house-1576668905 Lucie's Choice - https://amdram.community/calendar/event/1400-london-auditions-for-into-the-woods/ Recommendations:
Lucie - https://www.westend.com/theatre/dear-evan-hansen/ Anna - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764 Tom - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xmlFza3LEgzRo9FAOzuq8 Jaz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe_films
Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Rpea4uG8dKp3oefde6MaF

S4 Ep6 - Lelele Blom

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:44:15 +0000

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast. In this episode, things are a little different due to the current global pandemic so no shows from us but we do talk about the interesting casting of Jeremy Jordan as Seymour in the remake of The Little Shop of Horrors. As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Reversal Rehearsal' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does. We had our 'Album of the week' from Jaz and he chose Dogfight, find out what we thought of this album and see who is picked by the spinning wheel next as everyone is in the mix. We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/ So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door. Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page Yours From The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna) Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett
Recommendations:
Lucie - Milk roll loaf
Anna - Have a clear out
Tom - This is US - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Us Jaz - playing a board game with friends
Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/album/2lTN2NiCHl0VvG7stjLV3L

S4 Ep7 - Covid 19 can't stop us

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, things are going to be a little different, no shows for you :( Sad we know, but we have a positive article, 'Who's that character' game and our recommendations to get you through these difficult times.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Jaz and he chose Lord of the rings (Original London Production), find out what we thought of this album and see who is picked by the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Recommendations:
Lucie - https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/

Anna - https://www.youtube.com/user/latenight

Tom - https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/ear-biscuits/id717407884

https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/

https://podcasts.apple.com/vn/podcast/a-hot-dog-is-a-sandwich/id1500763931

https://www.nbc.com/brooklyn-nine-nine/exclusives/brooklyn-nine-nine-podcast

Jaz - https://houseparty.com/

Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/album/6cx0RX6ZbqvQwPtlguVQtv

Links:
Eugenius Musical - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTdm1ivNL2s

Firebringer youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVuNlu0LCk

S4 Ep8 - Thank You Actors!

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:04:59 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, things are going to be a little different, no shows for you :( Sad we know, but we have a few positive things we would like to talk about, 'Who's that character' game and our recommendations to get you through these difficult times.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Tom and he chose Firebringer, find out what we thought of this album and see who out of the girls is picked by the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Recommendations:
Lucie - A list of things you would like to do daily
Anna - https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/encore/3r49nbURzxkt
Tom - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81115994
Jaz - Try and see as many of the shows online as possible, head to our facebook for links.

Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/album/4TMFJM8OsgA2RwwYySNhmU

S4 Ep9 - Theatre from Home

Mon, 04 May 2020 00:24:55 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Reversal Rehearsal' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie's and she chose Matilda, find out what we thought of this album and see who is picked by the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Southwark Stayhouse - https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/streaming/

Recommendations:
Lucie - Lost TV Show - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Season-1/dp/B00ET0MAGO
Anna - Eve of Man - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eve-Man-Trilogy-Book/dp/0718186346
Tom - Friday night dinner - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/friday-night-dinner/
Jaz - Werewolf game app - Apple version - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/werewolf-online-wwo/id1394503496
Android version - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.werewolfapps.online&hl=en_GB

Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/album/2dDzJlbHoVGKMGZF4wQfla

S4 Ep10 - #ThanksDisney

Mon, 18 May 2020 11:50:23 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this episode, things are going to be a little different, no shows for you :( Sad we know, but we have a few positive things we would like to talk about, 'Who's that character' game and our recommendations to get you through these difficult times.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Reversal Rehearsal' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Anna and she chose "Anastasia - The New Broadway Musical", find out what we thought of this album and see who is picked by the spinning wheel next (If we spin the wheel that is!)

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

www.itsallanact.co.uk

Recommendations:
Lucie - https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=positive+affirmation+cards
Anna - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-darkest-timeline-with-ken-jeong-joel-mchale/id1504921890
Tom - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70155589
Jaz - Prolific - https://www.prolific.co/
Swagbucks - https://www.swagbucks.com/
YouGov - https://yougov.co.uk/
Life points - https://www.lifepointspanel.com/home?language_content_entity=en

Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/album/4QviryaneolcRmDB57SLco

Donation link for Eurovision Song Contest Musical Theatre Style: www.tinyurl.com/eurovisiondonate

S4 Ep11 - We Won Eurovision* - (*Musical Theatre style that is, not actual Eurovision)

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast and winners of Inspirations Theatre Company's Eurovision 2020.

In this episode, things are going to be a little different, no shows for you :( Sad we know, but we have a few positive things we would like to talk about, Anna makes up a new word, 'Who's that character' game and our recommendations to get you through these difficult times.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Who's That Character' so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from all of us, who listened to different versions of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', find out what we all thought of each album and see who is picked by the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Recommendations:
Lucie - Ladbaby - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBXTHC8cAKUHyK3LytUzHA
Ladbaby and sons - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4CS32R7Gj5oVdyILmRaLA
Anna - Duolingo - https://www.duolingo.com/
Tom - Rosie's Pig Rhubarb Cider - https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/301839740
Jaz - Do a project!

Album of the week (The Rocky Horror Picture Show):
Lucie - Broadway version - https://open.spotify.com/album/3X5jgDZcaiqRtUvwGO4uBs
Anna - GLee version - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0cb6xSBPD3h74Mkfauq8sb
Tom - Time warp again version - https://open.spotify.com/album/00hH0jAVPtgkN2eDO6NMQy
Jaz - 1972 film version - https://open.spotify.com/album/4QviryaneolcRmDB57SLco

Link to our winning video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASk4Yk6Iugw

S4 Ep12 - Who ya gonna call?

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:31:08 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast and Winners of Inspirations Theatre Company's Eurovision 2020.

In this episode, things are going to be a little different, no shows for you :( Sad we know, but we have a few positive things we would like to talk about, could you buy the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car?, we play the 'Who's that character' game and our recommendations to get you through these difficult times.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Who's That Character' and Anna is taking the lead on this one, so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the rest of the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Tom, who chose 'Little shop of horrors - Off broadway cast recording', find out what we all thought of it and see who is picked by the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the virtual stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

www.itsallanact.co.uk
07451234289

Recommendations:
Lucie - ios - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fairway-solitaire-card-game/id887640616
android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigfishgames.fairwaysolitaireuniversalf2pgoogle&hl=en_US
Anna - https://open.spotify.com/album/3URIUGhrXekdoDNy4Yh0sD
Tom - https://www.childishgambino.com/
Jaz - https://www.udemy.com/

Links:-
Previous Album of the week - https://open.spotify.com/album/7Cag7tktEaptbKO2PhtUJ0
Suddenly Seymour duet on the Late Late Show with James Corden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkUPUc4Q6bg
Ellen's Stardust Diner - https://www.ellensstardustdiner.com/
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car Auction - https://hansonslive.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk/m/view-auctions/info/id/59

S4 Ep13 - Theatre will be back

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast and Winners of Inspirations Theatre Company's Eurovision 2020.

In this Episode, things are going to be a little different, no shows for you :( Sad we know, but we have a few things we would like to talk about, Could you be in a theatre before 2021?, Anna's Top 10 is back and our recommendations are here to get you through these difficult times.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Who's That Character', so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the rest of the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Jaz, who chose 'Young Frankenstein', find out what we all thought of it and see who is picked by the spinning wheel next.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the virtual stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

www.itsallanact.co.uk
07451234289

Recommendations:
Lucie - Freeze fruit and veg
Anna - https://kingdomthreadsco.com/password
Tom - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/
Jaz - https://thespie.com/

Links:-
Previous Album of the week - https://open.spotify.com/album/7Cag7tktEaptbKO2PhtUJ0
Anna's Top 10 - https://cutt.ly/piG5B68
Cameron Macintosh statement - https://cutt.ly/riG53F1

S4 Ep14 - We are not giving up our shot (Hamilton Special)

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:42:45 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this episode, things are very different as we throw out the rule book and talk about just one production, that is...
Hamilton the American Musical which was released onto Disney+ 3rd July, so come and listen to what we thought about it.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)
itsallanact@outlook.com
07451234289

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

S4 Ep15 - Lucie's Angry Bum

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hello hello, Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, things are going to be a little different, no shows for you :( Sad we know, but we do talk about the funding that the arts has received and also how you can support theatres.

As always we play a game and in this episode and it is the game that everyone loves 'Who's That Character', so come and play with us to see if you can guess before the rest of the team does.

We had our 'Album of the week' from Lucie, who chose 'Into the woods - Broadway cast recording', find out what we all thought of it and see what Anna picks for her week.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Recommendations:
Lucie - https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/into-the-unknown-making-frozen-2/6PWutGrMQzCI
Anna - https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Office-US-Season-1/dp/B00EU7Z3CY
Tom - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html
Jaz - https://www.facebook.com/zoehandcrafted/

Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mnv8hsrPRPMFZe5VKeK0Y

S4 Ep16 - Q & A, Announcements and Support the arts

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this episode, things are changing in the world and everyone is getting used to a new normal, we are also having a little change and we will are getting a new normal too.

One thing that hasn't changed this episode is our 'Album of the week' from Anna and she chose Amelie, find out what we thought of this album.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Recommendations:
Everyone: https://www.theatretokens.com/buy-now/events/at-home-with-laura-and-michelle.aspx

Album of the week: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mnv8hsrPRPMFZe5VKeK0Y

S4 Ep17 - War of the Musicals

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, Things have changed quite a bit, so find your seat as you are in for a show! New Format, New Game, New Section, come and see what's in store.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

S4 Ep18 - Things can only get better

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, Things have changed quite a bit, so find your seat as you are in for a show! New format, same great cast!

We had 'Album of the week' now we have 'Album of the month' so this gives you more time to listen and get in touch with us.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Links:

Bristol old vic - https://www.whatsonstage.com/bristol-theatre/news/romantics-anonymous-musical-live-streamed_52203.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=19august2020

Guidance for Am dram shows - https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/government-amateur-theatre-guidance_52209.html

Golf course on the stage - https://m.memphisflyer.com/TheaterBlog/archives/2020/08/11/orpheum-opens-stage-for-mini-golf-yes-you-read-that-right

ALW Corona virus vaccine - https://www.facebook.com/124575513444/posts/10158398512108445/?extid=K4QtEQxmMdsARnwj&d=n

Pantos cancelled - https://britishtheatre.com/panto-cancellations-and-theatre-redundancies-a-running-tally/

S4 Ep19 - Things are changing

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to our award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode,things are very different, the world is changing and we are doing what we have to do to get by, this podcast explains all of that.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)
W: www.itsallanact.co.uk
E: itsallanact@outlook.com
M: 07451234289

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

S4 Ep20 - 100* Questions with Sam Marsden (*not actually 100 questions)

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this episode, We have an amazing and interesting guest who goes by the name of Samantha (Sam) Marsden, She was a freelance drama teacher for 10 years, working for theatre companies, youth theatres and state, private, and special schools.
Now she is a full-time writer, writing drama teaching resources and fiction. She is the author of 100 Acting Exercises for 8 - 18 Year Olds and her debut novel Under Glass has been optioned for film and TV by former Warner Bros. president of film Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures.

We talk about theatre games, the fringe festival and a very interesting story about a certain famous fictional pirate.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Links to Sam's Book: https://amzn.to/3ngpJEf

S4 Ep21 - Emma and her multi-coloured trench coat - an interview with Playdead London

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, We bring you some more amazing guests from Playdead London, asking them some questions and getting some great answers this is one episode you don't want to miss.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

Links:

Playdead London - www.playdeadlondon.co.uk

Scream credit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc7WImOF-zU

S4 Ep22 - Theatre Nerd Magazine Interview with Lauren Guest

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

S4 Ep22 - Theatre Nerd Magazine Interview with Lauren Guest

Hello, hello Am-Dram-Fam and welcome to the award-nominated podcast.

In this Episode, Jaz interviews Lauren Guest, the creator of Theatre Nerd Magazine. We discover why she started this venture and where she hopes it will go in the future.

We have a community over on Facebook, so please come and join us for a chat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/148894559115729/

So take a seat as the show is about to start and we will see you at the end at the stage door.

Please rate and review us on iTunes or our Facebook page

Yours From

The 'It's all an act' Team (Jaz, Lucie, Tom, and Anna)

Intro and Outro Credit - www.Joepurdue.com

It's all an act Logo - Joe Foskett

If you would like to support Lauren and the arts then you can purchasea copy of her magazine from https://gumroad.com/theatrenerdmagazine equally if you would love to be featured in this magazine then you can get in touch with Lauren via 'Theatre Nerd Magazine' Instagram page or you can email her at theatrenerdmag@outlook.com