MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast

MusicalTalk continues its in-depth look at some of the best musicals at this year’s EdFringe, so it’s time to join Colm and Thos to discuss Dead Man’s Suitcase, Tickle, Actually, Love and Potty the Plant, which was our Pick of the Fringe 2023 – all this and more in the best of the fest!

It’s time to look at two of the big name shows at this year’s EdFringe in detail, so join Thos and Josh (and another Josh to add to the fun) to discuss returning classic, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder, and also new show, Hello Kitty Must Die!

The 2023 EdFringe has just closed but Thos, Colm & Josh were there to catch as many musicals as they could! With songs, sounds and extracts of interviews with writers, composers, lyricists, performers, directors, choreographers and so many more creatives who brought musicals old and new to the largest arts festival in the world, here’s a digest of the best of the Fringe for lovers of musical theatre.

Nick is joined by Robert to discuss The Wizard of OZ and Mrs Doubtfire.

Thos sits down with Becky Owen-Fisher and Tom Fox, the creative minds behind Lamphouse Theatre, to discuss their “brilliantly bonkers” comic show, War of the Worlds (On a Budget) – an entirely new musical version of the HG Wells science fiction classic. Ulla! (note: episode may not be suitable for martians!).

Thos chats to the people behind last years EdFringe success, There’s No Mystery in Murder!, about their show and the difficulty of writing a musical which is also a whodunit.

Thos chats to John Paul Liddle about his amazing new musical take on the famous Shakespearian Scottish Play, called Vote Macbeth! which reimagines the story as a contemporary political thriller. Fifteen years in the making, hear how this interactive show invites you to decide who should rule – the strong but murderous Macbeth or his arch rival, the flamboyant Fleancé. And there’s a chance to hear about Crochan Disney, the new welsh language podcast about all things Disney.

Andrew Edwards sits down with Rob Bagnall - who's one of the biggest fans and experts on the Rocky Horror Show to discuss the show.

Nick shares his thoughts on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - that's currently touring around the UK and Ireland!

Nick and Dom share their thoughts on every episode of Apple TV+'s wonderful musical series "Schmicago" - the second series of Schmigadoon!