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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
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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
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Friday Jul 04, 2025
Episode 92 - Just Between Ourselves
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
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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Monday Jun 16, 2025
Episode 91 - Handbagged
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
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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Friday Jun 06, 2025
Episode 90 - Picture You Dead
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
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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Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Episode 89 - Sleeping Beauty - Panto
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
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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Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Episode 88 - Here and Now the Steps Musical
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Episode 88 - Here and Now the Steps Musical - We saw this production at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Here is more detail about the production...
https://thestepsmusical.com/#about
The tour begins in September 2025 until May 2026 across the country, locations and ticket information can be found here....
https://thestepsmusical.com/#tour
and you can watch the trailer here...
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Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Episode 87 - Dear Evan Hansen - UK Tour
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Episode 87 - Dear Evan Hansen - UK Tour - We saw this production at Nottingham Playhouse
Here is more detail about the production...
https://www.evanontour.com/about
The tour is on until July 2025 and ticket information can be found here....
https://www.evanontour.com/#book-tickets
and you can watch the trailer here...
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Friday Nov 22, 2024
Episode 86 - Alan Ayckbourn's Show & Tell
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Episode 86 - Alan Ayckbourn's Show & Tell - We saw this production at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Here is more detail about the production...
https://www.whatsonstage.com/shows/scarborough-theatre/show-tell_1462064531/
https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/alan-ayckbourn-marks-85th-year-with-90th-play-show-and-tell/
and you can watch the trailer here...
This production is now no longer on but may return.
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