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Today is the penultimate “Backstage” of 2025 and we are in Pantoland with these terrific guests Susie McKenna, Nigel Harman, John Thomson, Simon Bashford and Rita Simons.
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Tune in from midday at www.2ndcityradio.net
December 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today is the penultimate “Backstage” of 2025 and we are in Pantoland with these terrific guests Susie McKenna, Nigel Harman, John Thomson, Simon Bashford and Rita Simons.
Tune in from midday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune in from midday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Excited to be welcoming Santa from Elf the musical to this weekend’s “Backstage” on 2nd City Radio.
Martyn Ellis is appearing in the show over the festive season.
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@buchananpr.bsky.social
Martyn Ellis is appearing in the show over the festive season.
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@buchananpr.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Excited to be welcoming Santa from Elf the musical to this weekend’s “Backstage” on 2nd City Radio.
Martyn Ellis is appearing in the show over the festive season.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
@buchananpr.bsky.social
Martyn Ellis is appearing in the show over the festive season.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
@buchananpr.bsky.social
Backstage returns to 2nd City Radio this weekend when Edmund Morris joins me to talk about “The Grim” a play which opens later this month @swkplay.bsky.social
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Backstage returns to 2nd City Radio this weekend when Edmund Morris joins me to talk about “The Grim” a play which opens later this month @swkplay.bsky.social
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Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Time to head back to the UK after a few days relaxing in Turkey.
Backstage returns to 2nd City Radio on Sunday from midday.
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Backstage returns to 2nd City Radio on Sunday from midday.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Time to head back to the UK after a few days relaxing in Turkey.
Backstage returns to 2nd City Radio on Sunday from midday.
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Backstage returns to 2nd City Radio on Sunday from midday.
Tune in at www.2ndcityradio.net
This weekend we begin our Pantomime coverage.
First up is Matt Lapinskas who’s playing Dick in Dick Whittington at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage from 21st November.
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First up is Matt Lapinskas who’s playing Dick in Dick Whittington at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage from 21st November.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This weekend we begin our Pantomime coverage.
First up is Matt Lapinskas who’s playing Dick in Dick Whittington at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage from 21st November.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
First up is Matt Lapinskas who’s playing Dick in Dick Whittington at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage from 21st November.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
The current Phantom is Dean Chisnall and as the show enters its 40th year In London’s West End he joins me “Backstage” this weekend to talk about the show and his career.
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#phantomoftheopera
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#phantomoftheopera
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The current Phantom is Dean Chisnall and as the show enters its 40th year In London’s West End he joins me “Backstage” this weekend to talk about the show and his career.
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#phantomoftheopera
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#phantomoftheopera
Delighted to be welcoming Rosie Singha to this weekend’s “Backstage” on 2nd City Radio.
She’s playing Neeta in “Here and Now” featuring the music of Steps.
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She’s playing Neeta in “Here and Now” featuring the music of Steps.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
November 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Delighted to be welcoming Rosie Singha to this weekend’s “Backstage” on 2nd City Radio.
She’s playing Neeta in “Here and Now” featuring the music of Steps.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
She’s playing Neeta in “Here and Now” featuring the music of Steps.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Third press night of the week finds me @mktheatre.bsky.social for the press night of Mary Poppins which is in the city until 22nd November
October 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Third press night of the week finds me @mktheatre.bsky.social for the press night of Mary Poppins which is in the city until 22nd November
This weekend “Backstage” has the latest theatre news plus a fabulous line up of guests starting with Chad Saint Louis who’s playing Sandie in 50 First Dates the musical at The Other Palace Theatre in London.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This weekend “Backstage” has the latest theatre news plus a fabulous line up of guests starting with Chad Saint Louis who’s playing Sandie in 50 First Dates the musical at The Other Palace Theatre in London.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
For the latest theatre news plus guests Michael Xavier (Mary Poppins musical), Danny Bayne & MIA Austen (Fawlty Towers play) plus Stephen Ashfield (Start for ten) join me from midday www.2ndcityradio.net
October 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
For the latest theatre news plus guests Michael Xavier (Mary Poppins musical), Danny Bayne & MIA Austen (Fawlty Towers play) plus Stephen Ashfield (Start for ten) join me from midday www.2ndcityradio.net
Check into Fawlty Towers in Sunday’s “Backstage” when Basil and Sybil join me from midday to talk about the stage comedy which plays at the Wycombe Swan next week.
Tune in at www.2ndcityradio.net and hear Danny Bayne and Mia Austen chatting about the play
Tune in at www.2ndcityradio.net and hear Danny Bayne and Mia Austen chatting about the play
October 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Check into Fawlty Towers in Sunday’s “Backstage” when Basil and Sybil join me from midday to talk about the stage comedy which plays at the Wycombe Swan next week.
Tune in at www.2ndcityradio.net and hear Danny Bayne and Mia Austen chatting about the play
Tune in at www.2ndcityradio.net and hear Danny Bayne and Mia Austen chatting about the play
This weekend “Backstage” returns with the latest theatre news, hand picked tunes plus sparkling conversation.
Michael Xavier joins me ahead of Mary Poppins arriving at @mktheatre.bsky.social next week.
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Michael Xavier joins me ahead of Mary Poppins arriving at @mktheatre.bsky.social next week.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
October 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This weekend “Backstage” returns with the latest theatre news, hand picked tunes plus sparkling conversation.
Michael Xavier joins me ahead of Mary Poppins arriving at @mktheatre.bsky.social next week.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Michael Xavier joins me ahead of Mary Poppins arriving at @mktheatre.bsky.social next week.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Hear about “Wondering Soul” which takes to the stage @theccpresents.bsky.social next month featuring the talents of Guillermo Názara and Cameron Jones.
Both join me “Backstage” from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
Both join me “Backstage” from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
October 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Hear about “Wondering Soul” which takes to the stage @theccpresents.bsky.social next month featuring the talents of Guillermo Názara and Cameron Jones.
Both join me “Backstage” from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
Both join me “Backstage” from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
This weekend hear about the world premiere of “Possum Trot” by Kathy Rucker which opens next month at the Tabard Theatre, London.
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#Theatre @chloenelkin.bsky.social
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#Theatre @chloenelkin.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This weekend hear about the world premiere of “Possum Trot” by Kathy Rucker which opens next month at the Tabard Theatre, London.
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#Theatre @chloenelkin.bsky.social
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#Theatre @chloenelkin.bsky.social
2 theatre greats join me “Backstage” today.
Adam Garcia is touring in “The Bodyguard” arriving at @mktheatre.bsky.social on 14th October + direct from the rehearsal room Jenna Russell chats “Eureka Day” opening later this month at the Nottingham Playhouse.
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Adam Garcia is touring in “The Bodyguard” arriving at @mktheatre.bsky.social on 14th October + direct from the rehearsal room Jenna Russell chats “Eureka Day” opening later this month at the Nottingham Playhouse.
Tune in from midday www.2ndcityradio.net
October 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
2 theatre greats join me “Backstage” today.
Adam Garcia is touring in “The Bodyguard” arriving at @mktheatre.bsky.social on 14th October + direct from the rehearsal room Jenna Russell chats “Eureka Day” opening later this month at the Nottingham Playhouse.
Tune in from midday www.2ndcityradio.net
Adam Garcia is touring in “The Bodyguard” arriving at @mktheatre.bsky.social on 14th October + direct from the rehearsal room Jenna Russell chats “Eureka Day” opening later this month at the Nottingham Playhouse.
Tune in from midday www.2ndcityradio.net
Very much looking forward to chatting with Adam Garcia who’s playing Frank in “The Bodyguard” which comes to @mktheatre.bsky.social on 14th October.
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#theatre
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#theatre
October 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Very much looking forward to chatting with Adam Garcia who’s playing Frank in “The Bodyguard” which comes to @mktheatre.bsky.social on 14th October.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#theatre
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#theatre
Joining me this weekend “Backstage” ahead of opening in “Eureka Day” later this month at the Nottingham Playhouse is Jenna Russell.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
October 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Joining me this weekend “Backstage” ahead of opening in “Eureka Day” later this month at the Nottingham Playhouse is Jenna Russell.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Joining me this weekend is the adapter and director of “The Shadow in the Mirror”
Dugald Bruce-Lockhart chats about the play currently playing at The Mill at Sonning.
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Dugald Bruce-Lockhart chats about the play currently playing at The Mill at Sonning.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
October 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Joining me this weekend is the adapter and director of “The Shadow in the Mirror”
Dugald Bruce-Lockhart chats about the play currently playing at The Mill at Sonning.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Dugald Bruce-Lockhart chats about the play currently playing at The Mill at Sonning.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
A fun lunchtime with the cast of “The new adventures of Peter Pan” who will be spending the pantomime season at The Grove Theatre, Dunstable
September 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A fun lunchtime with the cast of “The new adventures of Peter Pan” who will be spending the pantomime season at The Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Am looking forward to sharing my thoughts on The Producers, Buddy the Musical and The Code.
Tune into “Backstage”, live from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune into “Backstage”, live from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
September 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Am looking forward to sharing my thoughts on The Producers, Buddy the Musical and The Code.
Tune into “Backstage”, live from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune into “Backstage”, live from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
Let’s start the week in the theatre. Tonight am watching “Buddy” which recounts the life of Buddy Holly on stage.
Thank you to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable!
Thank you to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable!
September 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Let’s start the week in the theatre. Tonight am watching “Buddy” which recounts the life of Buddy Holly on stage.
Thank you to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable!
Thank you to the Grove Theatre, Dunstable!
Am live from midday with guests Paul Hazel and Dr Richard Shepherd. Plus the latest theatre news and some darn fine music.
Tune into Backstage at www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune into Backstage at www.2ndcityradio.net
September 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Am live from midday with guests Paul Hazel and Dr Richard Shepherd. Plus the latest theatre news and some darn fine music.
Tune into Backstage at www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune into Backstage at www.2ndcityradio.net
Really looking forward to chatting with Paul Hazel about “The Music of Nat King Cole” which plays Tolouse London Jazz Club later this month.
Join us “Backstage” live from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
Join us “Backstage” live from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
September 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Really looking forward to chatting with Paul Hazel about “The Music of Nat King Cole” which plays Tolouse London Jazz Club later this month.
Join us “Backstage” live from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
Join us “Backstage” live from midday on Sunday www.2ndcityradio.net
Tune into “Backstage” this weekend to hear AJ Jenks talking “Buddy” the musical as a brand new tour begins its tour.
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#theatre
Listen live from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#theatre
August 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Tune into “Backstage” this weekend to hear AJ Jenks talking “Buddy” the musical as a brand new tour begins its tour.
Listen live from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#theatre
Listen live from midday on Sunday at www.2ndcityradio.net
#theatre
Next month the streets of Roehampton will be full of colour and community performers as part of “Urban Flow”.
Charlene Low is the choreographer of the event and she joins me “Backstage” this Sunday from midday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Charlene Low is the choreographer of the event and she joins me “Backstage” this Sunday from midday at www.2ndcityradio.net
August 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Next month the streets of Roehampton will be full of colour and community performers as part of “Urban Flow”.
Charlene Low is the choreographer of the event and she joins me “Backstage” this Sunday from midday at www.2ndcityradio.net
Charlene Low is the choreographer of the event and she joins me “Backstage” this Sunday from midday at www.2ndcityradio.net