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What makes a man want to fly in a lawn chair? What makes two podcasters fall in love with a musical? On this week's episode of Overstudies we have our first repeat musical review as we talk about the brand new musical 42 Balloons running at The Lowry in Salford until 19th May.
After falling in love with 42 Balloons following the staged concert in 2022, we revisit the story of Larry Walters - the man brave enough to fly in a lawn chair in 1982 - in the first fully staged production of the show by Jack Godfrey.
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Attend the tale of the Overstudies this week as we dive into the dark but hilariously camp Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. In November 2023 we took a trip over to New York and managed to catch the Broadway production running at the Lunt-Fontanne theatre for our first Broadway experience as a duo.
In this episode we chat about the history of the show, what stood out to us about this production, and the joy of the Sondheim Comedy Moment.
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We take a slightly different approach on the podcast this week with our first topic of the season: our Jukebox Musical Wishlist. We strip down some of our favourite albums and delve into how they could translate to the stage, as well as get a rather intriguing look into each other's psyches... we'll give you a clue, it's all a bit apocalyptic.
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This week on the podcast we talk to the King of the Underworld Zachary James, who is currently starring in the West End production of beloved musical Hadestown. We chat about his exciting Broadway career, his diversion into opera, and what makes the role of Hades such an exciting role to bring to the stage.You can follow Zachary James on Instagram - @therealzacharyjames.
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Come with us the long way round as we go down to Hadestown. Spring has come again which means it's time to finally delve into the folk musical that everyone can't stop talking about. We can't even pretend we didn't love it, but tune in to find out just why this show tickled our senses, and why we firmly believe it's one of the greatest new shows of recent times.
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The Overstudies have risen again for an in-depth exploration into one of the most iconic musicals of all time: Jesus Christ Superstar. Despite our Lloyd-Webber aversions, Superstar is firmly the exception to the rule, and we discuss our recent experience of the show at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley.
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We get out onto the picket line this week as we join the women of Ford Dagenham in their fight for equal pay. It's 10 years since Made In Dagenham first came to the London stage, and following an anniversary concert at the Palladium it's time to give this show the Overstudies treatment.
We also take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about the show's original run, and question whether the musical is still relevant against a backdrop of increasing industrial unrest in 2024.
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Saturday 13 July 1985. Wembley Stadium. One of the biggest and most ambitious cultural music moments of the 20th Century.
We are of course talking about Live Aid, the latest historical event to be turned into a musical masterpiece. Just For One Day focuses on the cause, planning and execution of the Live Aid fundraising concert to a soundtrack of all your favourite 80s pop hits. This show certainly took us by surprise and is something we couldn't wait to give the Overstudies treatment to.
We talk music, set design, lighting design as usual but we also dive into the political undertones and context that surrounds both Live Aid and this show. Running at The Old Vic until the end of March 2024, this has had a short life so far but is a show we expect to go on to bigger things.To find out more and check out all our latest reviews visit www.overstudies.co.uk.
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This week on Overstudies we’re Defying Gravity and spending One Short Day in the Emerald City talking about long running classic musical Wicked. We talk about the musical’s lengthy history, the upcoming feature film release, and our thoughts on the show from the perspective of a lifelong fan and someone who saw the show for the first time earlier this year. Most importantly, we talk about if we’re Team Elphaba or Team Glinda (or a secret third option).
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We go Over The Top this week as we step into the world of Jamie New, no ordinary sixteen year old who's dream is to step out to their high school prom as a drag queen. We talk about the history of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, our own past experiences of the show, and our thoughts on the 2024 UK tour as it steps into London.
Tickets gifted in exchange for an honest review.
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What do you get when you combine a travelling cowboy show with a candy heiress running for her life? The chaotic tale of Bronco Billy! We were recently invited along to the Wild West to review the new musical based on the 1980s comedy of the same name. With some of the most spectacular special effects we’ve seen in a long time, did the book and music bring the same exciting energy
Tickets gifted in exchange for an honest review.
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Our name is the Overstudies podcast, and we are a massive deal...
This week on the show we're taking a deep dive into Mean Girls (2024) and unpack the latest addition to the Mean Girls Universe. We chat about the costuming choices, the cinematography, our favourite musical numbers and of course how it's Reneé Rapp's world and we are simply all living in it.
The real question is however, does this film live up to expectations? Listen to our equivalent of a Burn Book to find out.
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We’re back for season four of the Overstudies podcast celebrating two years of theatre chat and general chaos. Over the years we’ve had the chance to interview some really fun and exciting guests, with this episode’s stars being no exception … we’re interviewing each other!
Join us this week to find out more about the brains and beauty behind the Overstudies podcast, our favourite composers and our musical theatre desert island discs!
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We couldn't jet off to Broadway and not bring you a bonus episode to truly see out Season 3, could we?!
In an episode that can only be described as 'just vibes, just chaos', the Overstudies compare and contrast Broadway and the West End, and take a peek at the shows we saw 'across the pond': Sweeney Todd and & Juliet. From intervals that feel like an Olympic sprint to fundraising for great causes - enjoy the end of season bonus, and we'll see you next year!
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It's our season 3 finale and how else could we celebrate but to invite on the phenomenal Evelyn Hoskins to have a chat about her career spanning stage and screen! From iconic shows such as Gypsy and Waitress and British television institutions like Casualty, through to brand new musical - you guessed it - 42 Balloons, we find out more about Evie's experiences and the differences between working on television and stage.
We've also got the answers to the important questions such as those musical moments that Evie loves, as well as their go-to coffee order and dream theatre roles.
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Kin - A New Musical follows the story of a controversial cult who move into a small town in North America and threaten to disrupt the status quo.
The show been taking social media by storm over the last couple of years. From a lengthy development process to a recently released concept album, this brand new musical had been hotly anticipated by the theatre community. But does it live up to the expectations and tick all of the Overstudies boxes? Tune in to find out.
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Heathers, Mean Girls, Legally Blonde... what do all of these shows have in common? They all could be classed as 'teen' or 'young adult' musicals and their popularity has shaped an entire generation of theatre goers. On this week's episode we unpack this phenomenon, chatting about the legitimacy of film to stage adaptations of this genre and the critical reception to these shows. We also question if we may be heading towards an over-saturation of the genre, and the lasting impact this could have. To find out more and check out all the latest theatre news and reviews visit www.overstudies.co.uk.
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Time is fleeting this week as we delve into one of the biggest cult musicals of all time: The Rocky Horror Show. Celebrating 50 years in 2023, we take a look over some of the show's remarkable history, as well as our recent experience seeing it at London's Peacock Theatre. From dancing maids to unexpected leopard print via an improvising narrator, Rocky Horror has it all - even (too much?) audience participation.To find out more and check out all the latest theatre news and reviews visit www.overstudies.co.uk.
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Content warning: grief, depression, trauma, and other mental illnesses.
This week on Overstudies we're taking a step back from in-depth show analysis and looking at theatre and it's relationship with the concept of 'community'. We chat about shows that demonstrate the concept of community, shows that have helped us build a community, and the value of finding people who share similar interests as yourself.
Talking about shows like Les Miserables, Come From Away and The Choir of Man, we'd love to hear what shows spring to mind when you think about theatre and community.
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Come take our hand as we welcome you to the Land of Lola this week to chat all things Kinky Boots! We dissect one of our favourite shows, looking at how the show has impacted musical theatre but also how it has left a lasting impact on us as people.
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- Visa fler
