The Hit Makers Episode 1: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Welcome to our first episode! Come on a musical journey and explore the less successful shows of one of the world's most famous composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber. I’m joined by actor Jonathon Grant to talk about By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard, Love Never Dies and Stephen Ward. We have (technical) bumps, laughs and songs along the road.
The Hit Makers Episode 2: Trevor Nunn
In this episode I'm joined by Fran Rafferty (associate director of Six) and we talk about Trevor Nunn and some of his less successful shows; The Baker’s Wife, Chess and Gone With the Wind. We laugh, we disagree join us and see what you think.
The Hit Makers Episode 3: Michael Bennett
This episode me and my best Judy, the very talented set designer Kate Halstead discuss the less known works of American director/choreographer Michael Bennett. We talk about A Joyful Noise, Seesaw and our personal favourite Ballroom. We also discuss the awful word kooky and have strong opinions about country music musicals.
The Hit Makers Episode 4: Stephen Sondhiem
This episode is a real roller coaster, a show that's a bit weird - Anyone Can Whistle, a show we adore - Merrily We Roll Along and a show that I loathe - Passion. It's all here. Join me and my guest, the fantublous educator of young minds Elly Meacham as we discuss some of the less successful Stephen Sondheim shows.
The Hit Makers Episode 5: Cameron Mackintosh
Hey team, it's been so long but I am still going. Maybe this year wasn't the best year to start a podcast when it's not the easiest to feel motivated! But I'm feeling determined and I loved talking to Ben Clare (Head of Marketing at the Orange Tree) about the non Paris or Saigon based musicals of Mr Producer's career. Come and listen to us laugh and discuss Moby Dick, the Musical! Martin Guerre and The Witches of Eastwick. Thanks for your patience.