Interval Theatre The Podcast

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked is at the Birmingham Hippodrome until 6th April 2024.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Carl Man about his role as Fiyero in Wicked.

Be part of the emotional journey of Zack Mayo, a fearless young officer candidate, and the captivating Paula Pokrifki, whose fiery spirit matches his own. Their encounters ignite a spark that transcends boundaries, awakening a passionate love that defies all odds. An Officer and a Gentleman is at the Alexandra Theatre until 2nd March 2024.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Sinead Long about her experience in the role of Lynette.

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. The Woman In Black was at the Alexandra Theatre until 6th February 2024 before going back on tour until June.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Malcolm James about his role in The Woman In Black and his experience so far with the tour.

The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences for well over a hundred years, sprinkling ballet magic on this favourite childhood story and its cast of familiar characters. And all wrapped up with sparkling virtuoso dance from BRB’s brilliant dancers, fairy-tale characters, dazzling spectacle, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious music played live by the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia. The Sleeping Beauty is at the Birmingham Hippodrome until 2nd March 2024.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Tzu-Chao Chou and Beatrice Parma about their roles in Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of The Sleeping Beauty.

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack’s fight to outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams. Featuring stunning sets and costumes from The London Palladium, and bundle-loads of laughter, this is the panto you’ve bean waiting for! Jack and the Beanstalk is at the Birmingham Hippodrome until 28th January 2024.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Doreen Tipton about her role as Doreen the Cow in this years Birmingham Pantomime.