Stage Door at Malvern Theatres

The stars of 2:22 A Ghost Story, Kevin Clifton and Shvorne Marks, tell us about the jump-a-minute thriller they're bringing to Malvern.There's an all-star cast in the whodunnit Murder at Midnight and one of them, Jason Durr, gives us a taste of what's to come.It's nearly pantomime time and former Emmerdale favourite Tom Lister talks about playing Fleshcreep in this year's Jack and the Beanstalk.Plus we take a journey through seven decades of melodrama on the big screen with some classic films to watch this October.

On this bumper edition of The Stage Door, we hear the chilling tale of The Signalman with Doctors and Coronation Street star Chris Walker.There's a night of rock and roll in store as The Buddy Holly Story returns to Malvern.Malvern Theatres Young Company bring us Bronte which will give us a fascinating insight into the sisters' relationship.The Julia Donaldson classic A Squash and a Squeeze is brought to the stage for the kids' summer holidays.And we hear about the accessible, sensory cinema experience for those who might benefit from a specialised environment for film watching.

In this episode, we chat to star of stage, screen - and Skippy - Liza Goddard, who's on her way back to Malvern, this time in thriller The Croft, which is based on a true highland story.There's jaw-dropping circus stunts and skills on the way from Upswing Circus who are bringing their Showdown show to Malvern.Plus requests at the ready as we dance to music from the '40s to the '00s with the Dementia Tea Party that's being put on as part of Dementia Action Week.

Cruel Intentions hits the Malvern stage this month, we meet one of the cast who'll pull us into the manipulative world of dangerous liaisons.Spitfire Girls is a new play inspired by remarkable true events, we talk to its writer and star.We're in conversation with British Jazz and Big Band star Clare Teal who's on her 25th anniversary tour.Plus hear all about In Veritas, a brand new production written locally, starring local people and all about Malvern and the surrounding area.

Former Coronation Street star Peter Ash joins the podcast fresh from Weatherfield to talk about his part in the Peter James thriller Picture You Dead.We help you choose what to watch at this year's Borderlines Film Festival.We hear about the exciting art exhibition coming to Malvern Theatres, all put together young creatives.And we discuss the groundbreaking stage show Good For A Girl.

This month we meet the cast of the incredible new adaptation of George Orwell's timeless classic, Animal Farm.The UK's largest rural film festival returns, we find out what's on the Borderlines programme for Malvern.We hear how tribute acts keep the memory of artists alive with a man who tours as Meatloaf.And how you can get a monthly free film screening at Malvern.

The Stage Door at Malvern Theatres is back for 2025!In January's episode, we get the story of the somewhat choppy waters behind the scenes, on the film Jaws.There's everything you need to know about how to be part of an exciting new production of Jesus Christ Superstar.And we hear about the accessible, sensory, cinema experience which allows audiences to touch, smell and feel their way around short films.

December means pantomime time and in this episode we speak to two of the stars of Sleeping Beauty.Ellie Dadd, who's best known as Amy in Eastenders, talks about her debut on the Malvern stage as Princess Rose.The Voice UK and musical theatre star Jordan Lee Davies tells us how he's going to take on the evil Carabosse.Malvern Theatres' Executive Director talks us through the exciting future plans for the venue.Plus we go behind the scenes with another of the the many people that make the theatre tick.