Oct 6, 2026
Jane Austen once wrote to her sister that "the pianoforte often talks of you - in various keys, tunes and expressions" so join Thos as he makes like a piano (as Austen is unlikely to have phrased it) and talks again to Thomas F. Arnold about the new musical adaptation of Sense and Sensibility he has written with...
Sep 29, 2026
The famous novelist, Jane Austen, once wrote "Without music, life would be a blank to me" so to rectify that problem join MusicalTalk as Thos chats to acclaimed composer, Thomas F. Arnold, about a brand new musical version of that global evergreeen, Sense and Sensibility. With songs from the show and an delightful...
Sep 22, 2026
Mike joins composer/lyricist/performer Hayley Canham to discuss her new show dramatizing and celebrating the life of ancient Greek poet Sappho — “the greatest songwriter we’ve never heard”.
Sep 15, 2026
In this episode of MusicalTalk, we head into the world of family theatre and Disney Parks comedy!
First up, we review ZOG, the stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story, currently touring across the UK. We look at how the production brings the beloved dragon, Princess Pearl and...
Sep 8, 2026
Time again to join Mike, Alison and Thos as they enjoy a bit of in-depth analysis of some of the wonderful new musicals you could have seen at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2026. In this week's Fringe round-up episode, they look at Girlhood in the Bathroom and Apparently Ugly: A Stepsister's Story. Do we live in a...