UK Regional Interviews
The latest interviews about live + streaming theatre in UK Regional.
Lucie Jones Discusses Her Headline Christmas Shows
by Fiona Scott - December 11, 2021
Lucie Jones has just finished a marathon stint playing Jenna Hunterson, most recently in the UK Tour of Waitress. She has hung up her apron and will perform two exclusive headline Christmas shows, Lucie Jones at Christmas, in Cardiff and London on 13 and 14 December, respectively. We spoke with Jone...
Lea Salonga Discusses Her DREAM AGAIN 2022 UK Tour
by Fiona Scott - October 25, 2021
West End, Broadway and Disney legend, Lea Salonga, has just announced she will be returning to UK venues for a tour in 2022. Salonga spoke with BroadwayWorld about the pandemic, being cast in Pretty Little Liars and returning to performing....
Jodie Prenger Talks TELL ME ON A SUNDAY
by Fiona Scott - September 02, 2021
Jodie Prenger has returned to playing “The Girl” in the current UK tour of Tell Me On A Sunday. The leading lady of Oliver, and, more recently, Abigail’s Party and A Taste of Honey fame spoke to BroadwayWorld about returning to the stage after the pandemic disruption....
Alice Frankham Talks NHS THE MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Plymouth
by Fiona Scott - August 26, 2021
Alice Frankham was most recently seen in the Derby Theatre/Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production of One Man Two Guvnors as Rachel Crabbe. She is now appearing in NHS The Musical at Theatre Royal Plymouth. Frankham spoke to BroadwayWorld about the show....
Jamie Ballard Talks Starring as Mark Antony in Shakespeare@ Home's JULIUS CAESAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 18, 2021
Shakespeare@ Home is bringing a new, exciting audio production to audiences all over the world with their upcoming adaptation of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar launches its first episode on Monday February 22nd at 7pm EST, and features some of Broadway and the West End's most well-known performers....
Danny Mac Talks SUNSET BOULEVARD IN CONCERT at Curve Theatre Online
by Eleni Cashell - December 23, 2020
Danny Mac chats about returning to Sunset Boulevard at the Curve Theatre, why it's so relevant right now and why he adored dancing with Oti Mabuse on Strictly Come Dancing....
Guest Blog: Róisín Devine Discusses The Old Red Lion Theatre's Reopening Season
by Fiona Scott - December 17, 2020
The theatre industry going dark as a result of the pandemic was heart-breaking for theatre-lovers across the world. But when your family runs an independent Fringe venue in central London, it cuts deeper still....
Natasha Rickman Chats THE SNOW QUEEN At Iris Theatre
by Fiona Scott - December 16, 2020
Natasha Rickman is a director who has previously worked on Twelfth Night for the RSC and more recently several digital shows such as A Virtual Reality and Merry Wives of WhatsApp for Creation Theatre. She spoke to us about her latest project, an interactive Christmas show with Iris Theatre, The Snow...
Paige Jarratt Discusses Making Her Professional Debut In 2020
by Fiona Scott - December 15, 2020
Paige Jarratt is making her professional debut in The Arts Centre’s production of Red Riding Hood in Hounslow. She spoke to BroadwayWorld about getting her first job during this challenging time for the theatre industry....
Lee Mead Discusses His CHRISTMAS SINGLE, 'In My Arms For Christmas'
by Fiona Scott - December 10, 2020
Lee Mead is known for his roles in Wicked, Casualty, Holby City, Joseph and more. He is now releasing his first Christmas single, “In My Arms For Christmas”. Mead spoke to us about the song and returning to panto at Milton Keynes Theatre this year. ...
Anthony Spargo Chats THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE at Greenwich Theatre
by Fiona Scott - December 04, 2020
Anthony Spargo is an actor and scriptwriter. He is known for his roles in Horrible Histories, writing for the award-winning company Les Enfants Terribles and operating a Dalek in Doctor Who! He’s also a regular in the Greenwich Theatre pantomime cast line-up. Spargo speaks to BroadwayWorld about wri...
The Sleeping Trees Chat THE LEGEND OF MOBY DICK WHITTINGTON, Online
by Fiona Scott - December 03, 2020
John Woodburn, James Dunnell-Smith and Joshua George Smith make up comedy trio, The Sleeping Trees. They spoke to BroadwayWorld about bringing their latest Christmas comedy show, The Legend of Moby Dick Whittington, to online audiences....
Earl Carpenter Chats VOICES OF THE WEST END TOUR
by Fiona Scott - September 03, 2020
Earl Carpenter is known for his leading roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and most recently appeared in The Pirate Queen at the London Coliseum. e is now preparing to tour England with John Owen-Jones, Kerry Ellis and Katie Hall in Voices of the West End. We spoke to Earl about the c...
Vikki Stone and Natasha J Barnes Chat FUNNY GALS at BarnFest, Cirencester
by Fiona Scott - August 01, 2020
Award-winning comedy performer Vikki Stone and West End leading lady Natasha J Barnes teamed up during lockdown. They crafted a revue of the funniest comedy songs in musical theatre for female performers. The show, Funny Gals, will make its debut at the BarnFest, the Barn Theatre's premiere outdoor ...
Gabriel Lumsden Talks Life As A Music and Drama Student Under Lockdown
by Gary Naylor - May 20, 2020
Gabriel Lumsden, a BA Music and Drama student, was approaching the end of his first year at Manchester University when the country was locked down. He talks to BWW about what he has done since and what the future holds for students embarking on a very uncertain journey....
Joe Stilgoe Chats THE MIDNIGHT GANG, Chichester Festival Theatre at Home
by Fiona Scott - May 14, 2020
Joe Stilgoe is a well-known pianist, singer and songwriter. Over the past few years, he's turned his hand to composing musicals such as The Jungle Book and The Midnight Gang. The Midnight Gang, based on David Walliams' novel of the same name is currently available online as part of the Chichester Fe...
Kerry Ellis Chats QUEEN MACHINE SYMPHONIC UK Tour
by Fiona Scott - February 24, 2020
Kerry Ellis is known as the first lady of the West End, thanks to her leading roles in shows like Wicked, My Fair Lady and We Will Rock You, plus a busy concert schedule. She spoke to BroadwayWorld about her career and one of her latest projects, the Queen Machine Symphonic UK tour - a tribute to th...
Oscar Toeman Chats THE SUGAR SYNDROME at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Fiona Scott - February 07, 2020
Oscar Toeman is the director of The Sugar Syndrome at the Orange Tree Theatre. He is the runner-up of the JMK Award 2019 and previously directed productions at Trafalgar Studios and the Finborough Theatre. Oscar spoke to BroadwayWorld about his career and the production....
Matt Henry Discusses KINKY BOOTS Coming to UK and Irish Cinemas
by Fiona Scott - February 01, 2020
Matt Henry MBE won the 2016 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Lola in Kinky Boots a?' which also won the Olivier for Best Musical in the same year. The show ran for over 1,400 performances at the Adelphi Theatre, and a special recording will soon be shown in UK and Irish...
