On the latest episode, I meet two key members of the Imagine team about how they got into the industry and their experiences of training in stage management. Ruth Porter, Deputy Head of Stage Management and Props and Jazmyne Evans, Operations and Production Administrator tell me how their early experiences of theatre led them to work in the industry and what their current roles at Imagine entail. Plus Ruth talks about the skill needed to make some good old fashioned panto slosh! LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/15124012 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #stagemanagement #props #theatretraining @Trafalgar Entertainment
This week Martin talks to two key members of the Imagine team about how they got into the industry and their experiences of training in stage management. Ruth Porter, Deputy Head of Stage Management and Props and Jazmyne Evans, Operations and Production Administrator talk to Martin about how their early experiences of theatre led them to work in the industry and what their current roles at Imagine entail. Plus Ruth talks about the skill behind making some good old fashioned panto slosh! LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/15124012 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #stagemanagement #props #theatretraining @trafalgarent
This week’s episode focuses on the roles of two key elements of any theatrical production – the lighting and the sound. Lighting Designer and Programmer Matt Ladkin and Sound Designer and Head of Project Engineering at Orbital Sound Mike Thacker, join Martin to talk about these invaluable roles. They talk through exactly what each role involves, how the process develops throughout the year from initial production meetings to being in venue for Tech and also discuss how the ever-changing technology has influenced their work. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/15040613 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #theatresound #theatrelighting #sounddesigner #lightingdesigner
The first of two of my podcasts out today. On the latest 'Just Imagine' podcast, Eric Potts and Kilmarnock Palace panto regular James McAnerney join me to talk about Snow White. Snow White was first written down by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s and it grew and developed from there to become the version of the story we know today. Eric and James discuss the history of the pantomime, the variations in the story and some of the iconic elements such as the magic mirror and true love’s kiss. A must listen episode for all fans of the panto genre! @trafalgarentertainment LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14955164 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
This week Eric Potts and Palace panto regular James McAnerney join Martin on the podcast to talk about Snow White. Snow White was first written down by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s and it grew and developed from there to become the version of the story we know today. Eric and James discuss the history of the pantomime, the variations in the story and some of the iconic elements such as the magic mirror and true love’s kiss. A must listen episode for all fans of the panto genre! @trafalgarent LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14955164 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
On the latest 'Just Imagine' podcast Sarah and Steve talk to me about exciting developments for the next Panto season and where Imagine are in the production process at the moment. New set and costume designs are underway for the three brand news shows being created this year. This includes planning for one show which will be staged in a circus tent and we'll discuss how this brand new show will be brought to life. We also chat about how Imagine is integrating with parent company Trafalgar Entertainment as well as producing the first panto in the brand new Fareham Live Theatre. Plus, we touch on the forthcoming Junior Ensemble auditions, the pre-school Santa shows and the exciting opportunities available for careers in stage management and wardrobe. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14871171 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
We are already a third of the way through the year and this week on the podcast Sarah and Steve talk to Martin about where Imagine are in the panto process at the moment. New set and costume designs are underway for the three brand news shows being created this year. This includes planning for the team to produce panto in a circus tent for the first time this year with a brand new show and the steps involved in bringing that to life. They discuss how Imagine is integrating with parent company Trafalgar Entertainment as well as producing the first panto in the brand new Fareham Live Theatre. They also touch on the forthcoming Junior Ensemble auditions, their pre-school Santa shows and the exciting opportunities available for careers in stage management and wardrobe. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14871171 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
The latest podcast episode focuses on the role of the director. Robert Marsden and Mairi Cowieson join me to discuss what being a director really involves. They discuss how the role of director has developed from ancient times to present day, their routes into directing and their personal approaches to directing pantomime. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14769304 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #pantodirector
This week the podcast focuses on the role of the director. Robert Marsden and Mairi Cowieson join Martin on the podcast to discuss what being a director really involves. They discuss how the role of director has developed from ancient times to present day, their routes into directing and their personal approaches to directing pantomime. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14769304 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #pantodirector
Joint CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment Dame Rosemary Squire and CEO and COO of Trafalgar Theatres Helen Enright are my guests on the latest episode of the 'Just Imagine' Podcast. Despite an early love of theatre, neither Rosemary or Helen set out to have a career in the industry and both came to their current roles through very different paths. Join us as they discuss their career development, the importance of both regional theatre and pantomime to the industry and the continuing growth of Trafalgar Entertainment. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14667569 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
Joint CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment Dame Rosemary Squire and CEO and COO of Trafalgar Theatres Helen Enright are Martin’s guests on the podcast this week. Despite an early love of theatre, neither Rosemary or Helen set out to have a career in the industry and both came to their current roles through very different paths. Join us as they discuss their career development, the importance of both regional theatre and pantomime to the industry and the continuing growth of Trafalgar Entertainment. @trafalgarent LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14667569 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
On the latest episode of the 'Just Imagine' podcast I'm joined by Swansea legend Kev Johns. He has been a panto dame for 30 years, with 25 of those at the Swansea Grand. He also presented numerous radio shows, including more than 20 years on the Breakfast Show, as well as being a match day announcer for his local football team, The Swans. Kev is also heavily involved in charity work, receiving an MBE in 2010 for his services to charity. He discusses his long and varied career with me and tells me how he went from being a church minister to being in the entertainment business and why pantomime is so important to him. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14601359 LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe Or simply ask Alexa! @swanseagrand #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
This week Swansea legend Kev Johns joins Martin on the podcast. Kev has been a panto dame for 30 years, with 25 of those at the Swansea Grand. He also presented numerous radio shows, including more than 20 years on the Breakfast Show, as well as being a match day announcer for his local football team, The Swans. Kev is also heavily involved in charity work, receiving an MBE in 2010 for his services to charity. He discusses his long and varied career with Martin, including how he went from being a church minister to being in the entertainment business and why pantomime is so important to him. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe Or simply ask Alexa! @swanseagrandinsta #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
On this latest episode of 'Just Imagine' I catch up with Eric Potts and Liam Dolan to talk about Beauty and the Beast, in the latest in our occasional series looking at the popular Pantomime titles. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14421245 Or simply ask Alexa! #JustImaginee #podcastast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interviews #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #theatreproduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #TheatricalPodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
This week Martin catches up with Eric Potts and Liam Dolan to talk about producing and creating a production of Beauty and the Beast, one of the most popular pantomime title of all. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14421245 Or simply ask Alexa! #JustImaginee #podcastast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interviews #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #theatreproduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #TheatricalPodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
On the latest episode I'm joined by Imagine joint CEO/MD Steve Boden and Head of Celebrity Casting/Associate Producer Laura Taylor to talk about the role of the producer. Producers have overall responsibility for the show, but it is a complex role. Steve and Laura explain how they came to be panto producers and what it entails – from relationships with theatres, title choices, how the scriptwriters, creative team and cast for each production are chosen and much more. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14421245 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
This week Steve Boden and Laura Taylor join Martin to talk about the role of the producer. Producers are crucial to each production as they have overall responsibility for the show, but it is one of the roles that many people know little about. Steve and Laura explain how they came to be panto producers and what it entails – from relationships with theatres, title choices, how the scriptwriters, creative team and cast for each production are chosen and much more. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14421245 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
In episode 70, I catch up with Sarah and Steve Boden to discuss how the 2023 panto season went and what is in store for 2024. Imagine has had the company's biggest ever panto season with 19 pantomimes and 3 Santa shows. They have employed more people than ever before with around 500 people hired by Imagine to work on the productions, plus around 400 children who were part of Junior Ensembles. January sees the start of debrief season when the team have internal debriefs as well as debriefs with the venues and as sets, costumes and props return the maintenance programme begins. Planning for 2024 is already underway with many pantos now on sale, budgets being finalised and sets and costumes allocated against productions. So in good old panto tradition - ‘we’ll have to do it again then won’t we – woo!’ LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14332574 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
Martin catches up with Sarah and Steve to discuss how the 2023 panto season went and what is in store for 2024. Imagine have had their biggest ever panto season with 19 pantomimes and 3 Santa shows. They have employed more people than ever before with around 500 people hired by Imagine to work on the productions, plus around 400 children who were part of Junior Ensembles. January sees the start of debrief season when the team have internal debriefs as well as debriefs with the venues and as sets, costumes and props return the maintenance programme begins. Planning for 2024 is already underway with many pantos now on sale, budgets being finalised and sets and costumes allocated against productions. So in good old panto tradition - ‘we’ll have to do it again then won’t we – woo!’ LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14332574 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
This week Martin goes backstage at DMH where he spent 10 years performing in panto himself to chat to the cast of this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk. He finds out how Scott Mills has settled in to his first ever pantomime, learns Jarred Christmas’s process for choosing his final jokes for the show, discovers how son Jack Ballard is getting on playing his first ever Dame role as well as finding out about Mark Read’s theatrical background, catching up with DMH panto regular and X-Factor winner Sam Bailey and meeting Mark Beauchamp and Christina Harris who are appearing in their first DMH panto. This is a fascinating podcast full of backstage banter and behind the scenes info. Don’t miss it! @realscottmills @sambaileysinger @markreadofficial @jarredchristmascomedian @jackkballard @markbeauchamp71 @christina_harris90 LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14241143 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #DMHpanto #jackandthebeanstalk
For the Christmas edition of the podcast Martin heads to Swindon to talk to the cast of Snow White at The Wyvern - David Ashley, Divina De Campo, Nathan Connor, Paul Burling and Samantha Dorrance. This episode also features special Christmas messages from some of the Imagine team. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14187481-episode-68-a-christmas-special-from-swindon Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #snowwhite #wyvern #thingstodoinswindon #christmasmessage
Episode 67 – Scott Mills This week Martin is joined by radio presenter Scott Mills who is making his pantomime debut this year in Jack and the Beanstalk at De Montfort Hall. Scott talks to Martin about how his decision to do a panto came about, the advice he has been getting from his showbiz pals and his past performing experience on Strictly Come Dancing. Don’t miss Scott in panto at De Montfort Hall 15 Dec 2023 – 7 Jan 2024. @realscottmills @demontforthall LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14070500 Or simply ask Alexa! Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #scottmills #bbcradio #strictlycomedancing #dmhpanto #demontforthallpanto #dmhjack
Episode 66 – The Panto Season is Underway This week Imagine’s Joint CEO and Business and Marketing Director Sarah Boden joins Martin to talk through everything that is currently happening at Imagine Theatre HQ as well as on the pantomimes themselves. Everything is in full swing with two shows now open, some shows in rehearsal and others due to start rehearsing shortly. The final touches to set, costumes and props are done and they are being loaded out of the building. Some of the team are already out on the road with others due to begin their travels around the country next week. Sarah talks to Martin about all of the logistics involved for each panto, schedules for the season, how we try and encourage the next generation to work in the panto industry, new titles for the year and much more! LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/14027492 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
On the latest 'Just Imagine' podcast, I'm joined by Imagine Theatre’s Steve Boden and actor/director Steven Wren. In the latest part of our occasional series looking at the popular panto titles, we to talk about Peter Pan. This story has been around for 120 years in numerous forms – firstly as a book and then many different movie adaptations, a play, a musical and as an increasingly popular panto. We discuss the way that it has been adapted over the years, the way the story is evolving and some of the unique elements of the show, in particular the challenges of having to make numerous cast members and children fly! We also discuss how the show is still important in supporting the wonderful work of Great Ormond Street Hospital today as J M Barrie wished it to. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13940857 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #peterpan #greatormondstreethospital #JMBarrie #pantoflying #pirates
This week Martin is joined by Imagine Theatre’s Steve Boden and performer and director Steven Wren to talk about Peter Pan. Peter Pan has been around for 120 years in numerous forms – firstly as a book and then many different movie adaptations, a play, a musical and now as an increasingly popular panto. They discuss the way that it has been adapted over the years, the way the story is evolving and some of the unique elements of the show, in particular the challenges of having to make numerous cast members and children fly! They also discuss the way that the show is still important in supporting the wonderful work of Great Ormond Street Hospital today as J M Barrie wished it to. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13940857 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #peterpan #greatormondstreethospital #JMBarrie #pantoflying #pirates
Episode 64 – Panto Set Pieces and Routines Simon Sladen, Paul Morse, Janice Dunn join Martin on this week’s episode to talk about the traditional panto set pieces and routines such as slosh scenes, ghost gags, song sheets and call backs. They delve back into the early days of panto to talk about where some of the routines originated as well as discussing some more modern innovations. A must listen episode for panto fans - 'oh yes it is'! LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13850212 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #pantodame #ghostgag #sloshscene #balloonballet
This week on the podcast Martin is joined by actor and director Andrew Agnew. From starting out in The Wizard of Oz at school and being mesmerized by panto as a child to playing PC Plum in Balamory, Andrew talks about how he got into the industry and how his career has developed. He also talks about the differences between English and Scottish panto and the challenges of playing Dame as well as a Director and why he enjoys panto so much. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13766705 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #pantodame #pantodirector #pcplum #balamory
On the latest 'Just Imagine' podcast I'm joined by three guests to discuss the role of technology in pantomime. He talks to Imagine’s Artistic Director Eric Potts, Head of Operations, Dave Edmunds and Nina Dunn from PixelLux. They discuss the innovations throughout the history of pantomime and how technology has helped with the evolution of the genre in a variety of ways from lighting, sound, automated flying, illusions and special effects to Imagine’s brand new digital sets. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13679057 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #pantotech
This week on the podcast Martin is joined by three guests to discuss the role of technology in pantomime. He talks to Imagine’s Artistic Director Eric Potts, Head of Operations, Dave Edmunds and Nina Dunn from PixelLux. They discuss the innovations throughout the history of pantomime and how technology has helped with the evolution of the genre in a variety of ways from lighting, sound, automated flying, illusions and special effects to Imagine’s brand new digital sets. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13679057 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #pantotech
For this week’s podcast Martin joined the team at their largest photoshoot event of the year. Taking place over 4 days the August shoot brings people together from all over the United Kingdom to have their publicity photos taken and promo videos filmed. This is the final shoot of the year and is the last opportunity to gather marketing assets for the forthcoming season. The shoot not only brings many of the cast members from different shows together it also gives the Imagine Team a rare chance to all get together in one place. Martin chats to members of the Imagine Team as well as some of the cast members to talk about the shoot and the season ahead. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13591984 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #photoshoot #theatrephotography #theatrevideography
The pantomime version of Dick Whittington has been around since the early 1800s and is the believed to be the only pantomime based on a real person. This week Eric Potts and Robert Marsden join Martin on the podcast to discuss one of their favourite titles. They discuss the delights and challenges of staging this particular panto as well as its versatility and history, and relive some of their favourite memories of performing and directing this iconic panto. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13505287 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #dickwhittington
Daniel took an unusual route to being a professional musician having first studied Sports Science at University before going on to Mountview Daniel has worked with Imagine for a number of years as a Musical Arranger and Musical Director and he talks to Martin about how he came into the theatre profession, those that have influenced him, as well as more about what is involved in being an Arranger and an MD in the world of theatre. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35F https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13423680 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #musicaldirector #musicalarrnager #pantomusic
This week on the podcast Martin catches up with Steve Boden to learn why there is no such thing as a restful summer for the Imagine Team. With casting auditions for both adults and juniors, photoshoots, set maintenance, hires, props creation, script reads and much more going on, it is full steam ahead on panto planning during July and August. Take a listen to the podcast to find out more! LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13343693 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
This week Martin talks to Mark Thorburn whose love of the theatre began with a pantomime at the Coventry Theatre aged 8 and he has gone on to be involved in theatrical industry in many different roles, some of which include Chief Executive of NODA, Editor of the Amateur Theatre Magazine, Artistic Director of YOG, a Coventry youth theatre group, as well as being an integral part of the Imagine Team in its early years. Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13257010 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
This week the tables are turned and I find myself in the hot seat with Imagine MD Steve Boden taking over the role of interviewer. My involvement with Imagine goes back 20 years from my time as Dame at Loughborough Town Hall. Steve talks to me about that and how I got into the entertainment business, how I got into broadcasting and about my passion for pantomime. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13172606 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #radiopresenter #pantodame #podcasthost
This week the tables are turned and it is Just Imagine podcast host Martin Ballard who is in the hot seat with Imagine MD Steve Boden taking over the role of interviewer. Martin spent many years hosting on BBC radio and his links with Imagine go back 20 years from his time as Dame at Loughborough Town Hall. Steve discusses with him how he got into the entertainment business, how he came to be working on the radio and about his deep love of pantomime. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13172606 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #radiopresenter #pantodame #podcasthost
On the latest episode I chat to Chris McGuigan from the Trafalgar Group. Chris has had an extensive career in the theatre industry and is now Group Commercial Director at the Trafalgar Group Imagine and The Trafalgar Group began working together for the 2022 season and Chris, a lifelong panto fan, talks to Martin about panto from the perspective of the theatres. They discuss the importance of panto revenue in supporting theatres throughout the year, the widespread appeal of the genre, the way the experience of panto is different for the staff at the venue and the importance of panto in bringing in audience members who are not regular theatregoers as well a finding out which panto is Chris’s personal favourite. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13081859 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #theatremanagement
This week’s podcast is all about the Junior Ensemble. A big part of the ethos at Imagine Theatre is to give as many children as possible the opportunity to experience performing in professional productions and Martin has a variety of guests on the pod this week to talk about the experience from different perspectives. Martin speaks to Sarah O’Gleby who has gone on from the Junior Ensemble in Leicester to perform and choreograph on the West End and Broadway as well as working with artistes such as Beyonce, Harry Styles, Daniel Radcliffe and Hugh Jackman. He also talks to two young performers who have spent many years appearing in the Junior Ensemble. They talk about what the auditions are like, the importance of keeping up with school work during the run, the benefits of appearing in a professional production and also offer a few important tips for auditionees and those successful in gaining a place in the show. Martin also catches up with Head of Child Licensing at Imagine Theatre, Bethany Pearson, to learn more about the process of licensing more than 400 children each year. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe Or simply ask Alexa! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/13002831 @sarahogleby #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #juniorensemble #youngperformers #ensemble #auditions #danceauditions
Eric Potts and Iain Lauchlan join Martin on the podcast this week to talk about Jack and the Beanstalk. This is the second of several ‘special’ podcast episodes where we work through the popular pantomime titles in turn, examining them in more depth by talking through the title’s roots, such as Jack’s origin in Cornish folklore, the background story and the unique elements of the title, like the giant, and much more! LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe Or simply ask Alexa! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/12917977 #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #jackandthebeanstalk #pantogiant #beanstalk
This week Imagine Theatre is celebrating its 18th birthday and Martin talks to Steve about the history of the company – how the company came into being, how it came to be called Imagine, Mi workshops, the landmark moments and much more. The podcast also features birthday wishes from some of the amazing people Imagine with over the years. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe Or simply ask Alexa! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/12828434 #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
I went to Staffordshire University for the latest episode of the 'Just Imagine' podcast to speak to the students on the MA in Contemporary Pantomime Practice as well as Robert Marsden and Richard Cheshire who created and run the course and Sarah Boden who was a guest speaker on the day. This vocationally led course offers both research and practical study in the pantomime genre to enhance the students’ understanding of pantomime and develop their skillset. Martin talks to the students about their reasons for joining the course and what it is that they love about panto. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/12727139 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction
Martin heads to Staffordshire University for this episode of the podcast to speak to the students on the MA in Contemporary Pantomime Practice as well as Robert Marsden and Richard Cheshire who created and run the course and Sarah Boden who was a guest speaker on the day. This vocationally led course offers both research and practical study in the pantomime genre to enhance the students’ understanding of pantomime and develop their skillset. Martin talks to the students about their reasons for joining the course and what it is that they love about panto. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/12727139 Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction @staffsuni @richard.cheshire.18 @robmarsdenstaffs
This week Martin went behind the scenes at the 2023 UK Pantomime Association Awards at the Trafalgar Theatre in the West End. The event celebrates all things panto and is an opportunity for everyone from the panto world to come together to honour the genre. Martin spoke to Sir Ian McKellen, Vernon Kay, Debbie McGee, Joe McElderry, JP McCue, Anna-Jane Casey, Damian Williams, Sam Munday-Webb and Simon Sladen as well as our very own Steve and Sarah Boden about their love of the panto industry and their delight at picking up 3 awards. Thank you to the UKPA for allowing us to record the podcast. Music by James Harrison. Official photos by Andrew Billington and Bekki Frost. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/12649182 Or simply ask Alexa! @ianmckellen @vernonkay @joemcelderryofficial @thedebbiemcgee @annajanecasey13 @marymacofficial @biggins.christopher @swanseagrandinsta @wycombeswan @ukpantomime #UKPAPantoAwards #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #pantomimeawards #ukpa #theatreawards
This week sees Martin catching up with Steve and Sarah to see what is happening at Imagine during March. He talks to Sarah about the huge workload she and the accounts team have in reconciling accounts for the end of the financial year and how this affects budgeting for the 2023 season. Also under discussion are the current challenges faced by both the industry and the general public by the rising costs and any potential strategies that may arise as a result. The Imagine team also talk to Martin about their delight at the Imagine shows receiving 12 nominations for the UK Pantomime Association Awards this year. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe Buzzsprout Or simply ask Alexa! #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #cinderella
Episode 47 – Focus on the Pantomime – Cinderella Something different for the ‘Just Imagine’ podcast series, Martin sits down with Imagine’s Managing Director Steve Boden, and our Artistic Director and renowned pantomime writer Eric Potts to talk about the pantomime Cinderella. This is the first of several ‘special’ podcast episodes, spread over the next 2 years, where we work through the popular pantomime titles in turn, examining them in more depth by talking through the title’s roots, the background story, the unique elements of the title, things to consider such as set, costume, scripting, music, box office popularity etc. They then also consider how Cinderella might move forwards into the future… LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe Or simply ask Alexa! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/12241364 #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction #cinderella
We're absolutely thrilled that our behind-the-scenes podcast "Just Imagine" has had 6,000 downloads, and is going from strength to strength. Thank you to everyone who listens to it. We hope you enjoy it as much as we love creating it! If you're a regular listener, please tell us what your favourite thing about the podcast is, and what you might like to see in the future. if you've not listened before but follow us on socials, please give it a go. There's so many different episodes with different topics you're bound to find something that's of interest. LISTEN NOW: Imagine Website: https://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcast Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/EmXD50E35Fd Spotify: http://ow.ly/kTQf50E35Fc Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/hqQI50E35Fe Or simply ask Alexa! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes #justimagine #podcast #newpodcast #imaginetheatre #episodes #interview #listen #pantomime #pantomimeproducer #theatre #theatrepodcast #TheatreProduction #newepisode #theatrebehindthescenes #itsbehindyou #ohyesitis #pantotime #behindthescenes #pantopodcast #panto #pantomimepodcast #theatricalpodcast #UKTheatrepodcast #pantomimeproduction