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Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Beyond the Spotlight UK is for anyone who loves theatre, live performance, blockbuster Hollywood movies and the magic of storytelling on stage and screen. If you leave the theatre or cinema feeling uplifted, this podcast is for you. Through interviews, audience insight and cultural conversation, we explore musical theatre, drama, dance, comedy, live entertainment and the latest film releases. Beyond the Spotlight, goes behind the screen to uncover why performance matters, how it connects us…
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- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Is the play based on the book: Diana The Untold Story?
Have you ever booked a theatre ticket in a rush, convinced you knew exactly what you were in for, only to walk into a different kind of show? In this quick…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
An Audience with Ruby Wax & the Unexpected Turn
"I wasn’t sorry when my mother died." — When a comedy icon says this on stage and laughs, the whole theatre stops, unsure whether to laugh or not. What happens…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Theatre in the Cinema: Genius Accessibility or Budget Imitation?
Is watching a top London West End production at your local cinema worth it, or does it strip away the raw magic of live performance? In this 10-minute deep…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Explore new genres without the price tag
Love the magic of the stage, but hate the London ticket prices, the travel hassle, and the endless waiting list for a UK tour? You’re not alone. Join as we…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
30 Years of Standing Ovations - Did it live up to the hype?
A stage full of incredible talent. And an audience on its feet. So why did I leave Lord of the Dance feeling differently? Having hoped for a performance to…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
What I've Learned .....
Sometimes, it's never really just about the show. Since 2013, I've seen what can happen when women come together to enjoy theatre, live entertainment and a…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
They actually changed it!
Something that happened when an audience member went beyond a quiet grumble 🎭 From interval queue chaos to an 80th birthdaycelebrant forced to stand for 30…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
They didn't want to leave, but they had no choice
With a theatre audience of more than 3,500 people, the actions of just two people brought this particular performance to a standstill - as cast members left…
Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | PodcastJoin the debate: | Mobile Phones in Theatre & Live Entertainment
We all know that using a mobile phone during a theatre performance can distract performers and fellow audience members. But what if the theatre itself gave…
Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | PodcastDid you connect or was it just me | Moulin Rouge The Musical
The moment you walk into the auditorium for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, there is no denying the spectacle. The atmosphere, the design and the sheer visual…
Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | PodcastIs it weird to go to theatre alone? What no-one tells you
Ever wanted to go to the theatre, concert or live entertainment but nobody wants to come with you? What do you actually do, when nobody wants to see the same…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
You can plan to the nth degree .... and things can still go wrong
Planning the perfect day out to a concert sounds simple… until it isn’t. In this episode of Beyond the Spotlight UK, I'm talking about a much anticipated…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Theatre Etiquette
Is a five-star theatre review enough to guarantee you'll love a show? In this episode of Beyond the Spotlight UK, we talk about theatre etiquette, audience…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
From the movie to the stage: The Woman in Black
Here is the whole story ... In this episode of Beyond the Spotlight UK, we revisit the comparison between the big screen and the stage. The chilling…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Dirty Dancing The Musical: A Night to Remember
What happens when a fabulous night at the theatre becomes about much more than the performance? In this episode of Beyond the Spotlight UK, I recall a…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Sometimes the best gifts come with a seat number
I was lucky enough to be gifted a theatre ticket for my birthday — and what a lovely surprise it was. It wasn't where I would normally choose to sit, but the…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Does a critic's review tell the whole story — or does the audience reaction tell us something equally important?
After years of organising theatre trips for women, I've learned that audiences don't necessarily judge a performance by its technical brilliance. They're…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
YNWA & YNWA – Let’s Talk About Six…Baby: Laughter, Rivalry, History and Heart
Some theatre performances entertain you. Others reach somewhere deeper, leaving an audience sharing emotions that are difficult to put into words. YNWA (2017)–…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
The Show That Literally Cleaned Up!
I nearly wrote this show off before I’d even seen it… and THAT would have been a mistake! 😂 Dirty Dusting is a brilliant reminder that expectations can…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
When the audience stole the spotlight!
What happens when the audience becomes almost as memorable as the performance? At The Rocky Horror Show, the answer was quite spectacular. Saucy outfits…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Is it worth the ticket price?
Are theatre tickets becoming too expensive — and is the experience still worth the price? In this episode of Beyond the Spotlight UK, we look at the real cost…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
The Night I Discovered a Story I Didn't Know I Wanted to Hear
I went into that room thinking I was going to spend an hour listening to an interesting man. Yet I came away having discovered an even bigger story behind John…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Open Air Music Concert vs Indoor Arena
Open-air concert or indoor arena — which creates the better live music experience? From summer evenings under the sky to the anticipation of a packed indoor…
Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | PodcastMore than Music - Lewis Capaldi
This Lewis Capaldi concert was about far more than music. It was about honesty, humour, a remarkable connection between an artist and an audience, and even a…
- Beyond the Spotlight UK | Entertainment | Performance | Podcast
Digitally Connected, Emotionally Disconnected
We’re more connected than ever, but are we becoming emotionally disconnected? This episode of Beyond the Spotlight UK explores how smartphones, social media…