Sean Baker interview, Hangmen - Combined Actors of Cambridge, plus local theatre highlights

East Anglian Theatre Podcast

Hear Sean Baker, director of the Combined Actors of Cambridge, talk about bringing Martin McDonagh's Hangmen to the stage at the ADC Theatre. We delve into the narrative of the show, set in Oldham in 1965, following Britain's second-best hangman, Harry Wade, as he faces up to life post-death penalty and with a spectre from his past coming back to haunt him. Sean shares behind-the-scenes secrets, from challenges in staging realistic hangings to casting dynamics.
Join me, Ray Tempesta, as I recount my recent theatrical endeavours as I took in shows ranging from "Frozen" at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane to a distinctly unglamorous shipping container in Norwich. Hear what I had to say about a few productions including the original play Elephant by fEAST Theatre and the gripping The Pillowman by 14/7 Theatre. There was also exciting news in store as Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society were one of the chosen few selected to produce a special anniversary edition of Les Miserables for the show's 40th anniversary in 2025.
Our episode wraps up with the usual look at some of the shows soon to hit the stage at theatres near you. Don't miss this episode packed with theatre insights, personal anecdotes, and upcoming performances that will hopefully leave you eager to book your next theatre trip!

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1. East Anglia Theatre Podcast Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Exploring "Hangmen" (00:11:22)

3. Theatrical Journey Through the Years (00:18:03)

4. Theatrical Highlights and Upcoming Productions (00:26:27)