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eleven

The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Hosted by William J Connolly elevenpodcast.com @elevenPodcast

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S13 Ep3: Peter Quilter

July 30, 2026 • 62 mins
He’s the Tony and Olivier-recognised writer that’s penned some of the most impactful pieces of work of the last 20+years.  From Glorious! to End of the Rainbow and now Allegra - alongside many, many others – his work has brought soaring female-led stories to the forefront of our industry, often with an added live music element, too. To mark the final performances of his new hit Allegra – led by Dame M...
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S13 Ep2: Tina Sinatra

July 13, 2026 • 27 mins
Tina Sinatra isn’t sure if the pride will land first, or the tears. At the point of which we connect, it’s the latter.  Sat in her hotel room just hours before the West End premiere of a musical that honours the life of her parents - promising to “sustain him and honour him” when talk turns to her rather famous father, Frank - there’s a cocktail of emotions and pressure starting to build.  ...
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S13 Ep1: Calam Lynch

May 8, 2026 • 37 mins
He’s the stage and screen actor that’s earned himself a wealth of fans from across both mediums thanks to his varied and detailed work, with projects like Bridgerton 2, Benediction, Black Beauty, Mrs Wilson, Derry Girls, What It Feels Like For A Girl, Ghosts, Lord of the Rings, Archie, Sweetpea and Wife, to name but a few. And now, he’s stepping into his first principal stage role to star in Tom Wright’s ne...
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S12 Ep11: Victoria Hamilton-Barritt

May 5, 2026 • 55 mins
She’s the newly-crowed Olivier winner and certified West End leading star that’s currently delivering the performance of a lifetime as Millicent Clyde in the original London cast of Paddington: The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. From her time rising through the ranks to starring roles in Hadestown, Cinderella, Death of a Salesman, Murder Ballad and many, many others, she’s earned herself a career on the stage like...
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S12 Ep10: Jason Moore

May 3, 2026 • 45 mins
He’s the Tony-recognised director and king of LOL that’s helped bring to life some of the funniest pieces of theatre and film - from Shrek: The Musical to Pitch Perfect, all the way to Sisters, starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and his Tony-winning smash-hit show Avenue Q- which now celebrates 20+ years since its first off-Broadway opening back in 2003.Now the famous singing puppets return to London with a special 20th-...
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Special Episode: Sara Bareilles

April 30, 2026 • 34 mins
She’s the Grammy-winning music powerhouse that’s been the soundtrack to our lives for more than two decades and produced some of the most moving music offerings of all-time – few greater than her Tony-recognised musical Waitress, which took New York by storm when it first began performances back in 2016.  Now, in an exclusive conversation marking the 10th anniversary of the show’s Broadway debut &mdash...
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Special Episode: Megan Hilty

April 22, 2026 • 67 mins
She’s the two-time Tony nominee and all-round Broadway icon that’s cemented herself as one of the greatest to treat the boards. From her star turns in Smash, 9 to 5: The Musical, Wicked, Noises Off and, of course, as Madeline Ashton most recently in Death Becomes Her, comedy, high-belting and joy comes as second nature to her - thrilling audiences and earning her a global army of fans. And now, she’s coming to t...
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S12 Ep9: Rebecca Trehearn

March 7, 2026 • 33 mins
She’s the Olivier Award-winning theatre star with a voice powerful enough to rival the greats. From her show-stopping turn in Ghost to her acclaimed performance in Show Boat, she’s built a career defined by fearless choices, constant evolution and a commitment to sharpening her craft. Now, she’s stepping into something entirely new with the heart-opening musical Ballad Lines, playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephan...
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S12 Ep8: Mark Addy

March 6, 2026 • 44 mins
He’s the Olivier-nominated stage and screen actor currently captivating audiences in the title role of the extraordinary new West End musical, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry— a production that explores the power of perseverance and the importance of never giving up on oneself. Direct from his home, its leading star reflects on what it means to take on a project as meaningful as Harold Fry, the powerful emotional...
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S12 Ep7: Chris Harper

February 10, 2026 • 51 mins
He’s the Tony and Olivier-winning producer behind some of the most extraordinary theatre of our time — renowned for bold mega-casting, powerful storytelling and ground-breaking productions. With War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, People, Places and Things, Cock, Othello, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Roommate, Death of a Salesman and, of course, Company, to name but a few.  N...
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S12 Ep6: Kelsee Kimmel

February 1, 2026 • 63 mins
She’s belted her way through SIX, Rent, Pretty Woman and Kinky Boots — and now she’s taking the wheel in the final chapter of Alicia Keys’ smash-hit, semi-autobiographical mega-musical, Hell’s Kitchen. But how do you sum up a journey that’s taken her from standby to leading role — stepping into the spotlight after stars like Shoshana Bean and Jessica Vosk? In this exclusive conversation di...
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S12 Ep5: Denise Gough

January 24, 2026 • 57 mins
For this Olivier winner and Tony nominee, theatre isn’t a career choice — it’s survival. It’s the place that held her when nothing else could, the place that quite literally saved her.From her time outside theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue to seeing her own face illuminated above their very doors, it’s a career of absolute dedication to her craft matched with a showering of recognition from both industry ...
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S12 Ep4: Tye Blue

January 19, 2026 • 54 mins
As Titanique marks its milestone first anniversary in London’s West End and Broadway sets sail this Spring, the Olivier-winning director and co-writer invites us inside his brilliantly unhinged mind to reveal how his love for the ultimate Canadian music icon helped build a global theatrical phenomenon. We dive into the show’s key development stages — from cut songs and jokes that didn’t survive the final dr...
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S12 Ep3: Stefanie Jones

November 10, 2025 • 47 mins
Meet one of Australia’s finest leading ladies taking on the title role in the UK and Ireland’s touring production of Mary Poppins, reprising her practically perfect role having been lauded with praise for her portrayal down under.  We dive into the welcomed pressures of continuing the legacy of “absolute queen” Julie Andrews, fast approaching 1,000 performers globally and why nothing can compare the fe...
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S12 Ep2: Casey Nicholaw

October 21, 2025 • 21 mins
Meet the Olivier and Tony-winning genius director and choreographer turning his hand to the official stage adaptation of 50 First Dates: The Musical – which is now playing a limited run at The Other Palace in London. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell theotherpalace.co.uk/50-first-dates-the-musical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Special Episode: Eva Noblezada & Reeve Carney

October 13, 2025 • 38 mins
To celebrate their official opening back in London… the Kit Kat Club’s newest dream pairing of Sally Bowles and the Emcee on the “exhilarating task” of joining the West End production of Cabaret, the power and vitality of a story like this for a 2025/26 audience and why they continue to be inspired by each other's performances each and every day.  We also dive into their return to the world of Hadesto...
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Special Episode: Joy Woods

September 18, 2025 • 46 mins
The Tony nominee and Broadway leading star on heading to UK shores to star in Songs For A New World: The 30th Anniversary Concert - conducted by none other than Jason Robert Brown.  We also talk all things Gypsy on Broadway, her history-making, Tony-celebrated time as Louise in that production (including a special guest question from actual Laura Benanti!) and the “honour” of having a front row seat to Audra McDon...
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Special Episode: Matt Henry

September 18, 2025 • 54 mins
The history-making Olivier winner and London stage star on bringing his own touch of magic to fashion icon Nigel in The Devil Wears Prada stage adaption, collaborating with musical legends like Sir Elton John, Jerry Mitchell and Vanessa Williams, and why life at Runway is anything but a bore.  Plus we celebrate the release of the Original West End Cast Recording, transferring his moving song Seen from stage to studio and why ...
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S12 Ep1: Andy Nyman

September 17, 2025 • 30 mins
The West End leading man and genius of the acting world on leading the new West End production of The Producers as Max Bialystock, the vitality of the show to a 2025 audience and the honour of joining a league of legends that have played Max before. Plus, we explore the unmatched brilliance of Mel Brooks, why the joy of this world - and his time in Hello, Dolly! Last summer at the Palladium - was and remains a tonic to h...
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Special Episode: Laura Benanti

September 12, 2025 • 44 mins
The Tony-winner and our favourite funny soprano on why “Mother is Marmee” in Jo - The Little Women Musical and its thrilling new album recording, the upcoming 20th anniversary of The Wedding Singer and her legendary star-turn as Louise in Gypsy opposite Patti LuPone. We also dive into making dreams a reality when leading in My Fair Lady, her exquisite run at the Edinburgh Fringe with Nobody Cares (including upcoming US...
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