{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662654e288ff1d0012631baa/662654e6a3823600128b509f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Curtain Call Chronicles: Celebrities, Magic, and Spies Unveiled","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662654e288ff1d0012631baa/662654e6a3823600128b509f.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Join us as we shine a spotlight on some of the most captivating stage productions gracing the city&apos;s iconic venues. From uproarious comedies to mind-bending magic, we have a line-up that promises to delight and entertain. So, sit back, relax, and let&apos;s explore the magic of the stage together.</p><p> </p><p><b>🎭 The Divine Mrs S:</b></p><p> </p><p>Witness April De Angelis&apos; uproarious backstage comedy, shedding light on the origins of celebrity culture, before fame equated to wealth and power. Directed by Anna Mackmin, known for her captivating productions like &quot;Di and Viv and Rose,&quot; this play stars two-time Olivier Award nominee Rachael Stirling as Sarah Siddons. Join the ensemble cast for a journey into the hilarious world behind the curtain.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>🎭 Mind Mangler: </b></p><p> </p><p>Prepare for an evening of mind-bending magic and uproarious silliness as the Mind Mangler debuts his two-man solo show in London&apos;s West End. After a sold-out UK tour and a tumultuous New York season, brace yourself for a night of laugh-filled mentalism that will leave you gasping for breath at the Apollo Theatre.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>🎭 Single Spies: </b></p><p> </p><p>Directed by Simon Meadon, this amateur production presents a delightful cocktail of spies, lies, royalty, and art in Alan Bennett&apos;s comedy double bill. In &quot;An Englishman Abroad,&quot; step into 1958 Moscow as Coral Browne visits the chaotic flat of defected spy Guy Burgess. Then, a decade later, experience &quot;A Question of Attribution,&quot; where Sir Anthony Blunt faces an unexpected interrogation about his shadowy past.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>🎬 Exclusive Interview: An Open Conversation with Victoria Hamilton-Barritt</b></p><p> </p><p>Join Darren for an intimate chat with Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, the wicked stepmother in &quot;Bronco Billy, The Musical.&quot; Delve into her illustrious career and gain insights into her portrayal in this captivating stage production.</p>","author_name":"Natalie Maher & Darren Murphy"}