Upstage Downstage - The Theatre Podcast
We are a podcast that discusses theatre from across the UK, our opinions are from an audience perspective, we review the set, the costumes, the lighting, the sound and whether we would see a production again. We will also discuss upcoming productions and much more... If you would like to contact us please email upstagedownstagepod@gmail.com
Episodes
Episode 108 - The Hound of the Baskervilles - We saw this production at the New Vic Theatre Newcastle Under Lyme on 7 March 2026
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on until 14 March 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to.
https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles/
You can also watch the trailer here...
Episode 107 - Double Indemnity - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 13 February 2026
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on tour until May 2026 so there is still chance to catch it if you want to.
https://www.doubleindemnityplay.co.uk/
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Episode 106 - & Juliet - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 18 April 2025
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but we hope it returns https://www.andjulietthemusical.co.uk/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
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Episode 105 - Top Hat - We saw this production at Lyceum Sheffield on 24 January 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is tour until April 2026, and you can get tickets here...
https://www.tophat-musical.com/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
https://youtu.be/6cP_Ht8ZRaw?si=kXl9G13LkYRJyw08
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Episode 104 - A Streetcar Named Desire - We saw this production at Sheffield Crucible on 22 March 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
Episode 103 - Dancing at Lughnasa - We saw this production at Sheffield Crucible on 27 September 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/cast-announced-for-dancing-at-lughnasa
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
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Episode 102 - War Horse - We saw this production at Leeds Grand Theatre on 23 August 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
https://www.warhorseonstage.com/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
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Episode 101 - The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse on 12 September 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-last-stand-of-mrs-mary-whitehouse/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
Episode 100 - REWIND RELISTEN - Our 100th Episode!!!
Who would've thought it we've made it to our 100th Episode! thanks for all those who have listened, this episode contains things we've missed over the past years and some special mentions and tributes.
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Episode 99 - Noises Off - In the Round - We saw this production at The Stephen Joseph Theatre on 16 & 29 August 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on but you we hope it could return.
and you can watch a trailer for the production here...
Episode 98 - The Addams Family - The Musical - We saw this production at Leicester Curve on 26 July 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but you never know it could return.
https://theaddamsfamily.co.uk/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/dhRrX0hVz2A?si=0I8T_EMDmyiRrSnx
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Episode 97 - Mary Poppins The Musical - We saw this production at Manchester Palace Theatre on 10 May 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on tour until January 2026.
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
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Episode 96 - A Knight's Tale The Musical - We saw this production at Manchester Opera House on 10 May 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but it may return.
https://aknightstalemusical.com/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
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Episode 95 - Murder on the Orient Express - We saw this production at Nottingham Theatre Royal on 4 April 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is no longer on tour but it may return.
https://murderontheorientexpressplay.com/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
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Episode 94 - Chicago The Musical - We saw this production at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on 12 April 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the production is on tour until the end of August 2025.
https://chicagothemusical.com/uk-tour/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
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Episode 93 - Muriel's Wedding The Musical - We saw this production at Leicester Curve on 19 April 2025. Including our special guest Gem Blake.
Below is more detail about the production, the production has now ended but who knows it may return.
https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/muriels-wedding/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
Episode 92 - Just Between Ourselves - We saw this production at the Derby Theatre on 18 May 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, the tour is on until July 2025.
http://londonclassictheatre.co.uk/2024/08/10/just-between-ourselves/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
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Episode 91 - Handbagged - We saw this production at the Leicester Curve on 29 March 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, sadly the tour has now ended but hope it returns.
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/handbagged/
and you can watch a trailer for the production here
https://youtu.be/1SSaApYZoWI?si=JrkQl1GfMlYBP6iU
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Episode 90 - Picture You Dead - We saw this production at the Theatre Royal Nottingham on 14 March 2025.
Below is more detail about the production, tickets are on sale until July 2025
https://www.peterjames.com/plays/picture-you-dead-tour-dates/
and you can watch a behind the scenes video here...
https://youtu.be/xf8PEiHld8U?si=FU8mOLXzVBHvoQ3v
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Episode 89 - Sleeping Beauty - Panto - We saw this production at The Broadway Theatre, Catford, Lewisham
Here is more detail about the production, tickets are on sale until 31 December 2024...
https://www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/events/sleeping-beauty/
and you can watch a behind the scenes video here...
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