Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast) Podcast
Katy and Juno (a mother and daughter double act) dive into the world of musicals (and the occasional straight play) to explore the plot, cast, songs, merch, random celebrity sightings, snacks and any other random theatre-adjacent thought that pops into their heads. Their passion for musical theatre is infectious (in a good way).
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Guys, it finally happened; Juno got picked as a guest speller for 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' on the fourth attempt. You'll have to listen to hear how it went. We also talk about our first trip to Durham Fringe, Brassed Off, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Fun Home, because we contain multitudes. Juno also divulges a few too many embarrassing details of Katy's life, but you can skip those bits.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
In case you were worried we'd been kidnapped/fallen out with each other/given up theatre, worry not: we are back! (With an episode that should have been posted two months ago: whoops.) Join us for tales of pearl clutching at rowdy ghosts and the shame of dozing off in the theatre. It was REALLY hot, okay?
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
One of our weirdest show combinations in this episode, as we cover a mid-2010s modern classic about German teenagers in desperate need of PSHE lessons, a cute play about children who are okay for PSHE but perhaps should put Newsround on, and a show which we were, frankly, baffled by and which no amount of PSHE would fix.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Since we recorded this, Schmigadoon! has been nominated for a million Tonys, and Mexodus has won a load of off-Broadway awards, but really the validation they've both been waiting for is a rave from us, so everyone can stop holding their breath now. Bonus non-musical content includes a heart-wrenching tale of feline rescue.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
More Broadway excitement this week, as we cover Catherine of Aragon's swamp accent, the rules of vampires and Ben Platt's vibrato.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
3 more shows from our New York trip: all off-Broadway and some old favourites included. South American rodents, killer plants and top level parenting decisions await you.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We went back to Broadway, baby! And here is the first of our round-ups of the shows we saw when we were there, covering two shows that were new to us and one previous favourite, along with understudy slip-related misunderstandings, dopplegangers and Katy finally snapping and shh-ing people (not Juno, on this occasion).
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Today's musical theatre nonsense comes via a trip to York for the new production of 'The Secret Garden,' based on a book which Katy definitely read as a child but, of which, apparently has no recollection whatsoever.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
In this episode, we ask the really big questions that other podcasts are too scared to discuss. Does all great art come from suffering? Should we cling onto childhood for longer? And, most crucially, do we all have an LNER puppet in the back of our head? Oh, and we also talk about 'Tina', the Tina Turner bio-musical a little bit. If you have a dog called Otis/are a person called Otis, this one's for you.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
So, the chances that anyone at all knows what we're on about in this episode are tiny but as that's probably the case half the time anyway, we'll carry on. If you don't know, Drama Club was an iconic Nickelodeon show, cut off in its prime, never to be seen again, featuring the funniest writing kids' TV has ever seen (probably). If you aren't desperately searching the dark web for it by the end of this episode, we've failed.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We're back after a little break in posting/forgetting that this episode hadn't already been posted. If you've listened before you'll be shocked to learn this episode features as much discussion of snacks, Finn Wolfhard and Punch the monkey as The Kinks. If you haven't listened before, maybe start with one of our more professional efforts...
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Get ready for some incisive debate about today's shows, as well as some nonsense about pigeons and characters from Young Sheldon. Thanks for listening to our silly podcast!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Childbirth might be a nightmare but Southwark Playhouse never is; in this episode, we discuss the wonderful Ballad Lines, a mildly traumatic but beautifully sung new musical, playing at one of our favourite theatres.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Here's another episode about something musical theatre-adjacent which we've enjoyed at home (repeatedly) - the pure joy and genius that is Apple TV's Schmigadoon! Let the campaign for season 3 start here. Justice for Les Schmis!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Not only did it rain for the whole of January, but we also had weeks without a theatre trip so the whole thing was very sad. Not to worry though, because there's always made-for-TV Disney movies with the Jonas Brothers, dodgy sound levels and questionable dance moves.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Our first shows of 2026 take us to Panem (or, as Juno seems to think it is called, the E-Planet), Hawkins and, erm, some woods. It was like being on a gap year except it meant going to London for two days and noone got a henna tattoo or food poisoning.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
It's time for our annual awards, when we celebrate the very best of the shows we saw in 2025. Do you like our new theme music? Juno remixed it because apparently she's a DJ now. Also, if Jamie Muscato does happen to be listening, nobody thinks you're a loser; it was just the competitive spirit getting to one of the presenters. Let us know which shows you'd award in the comments!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Three shows to discuss today and yet somehow the most iconic bits are Juno having oddly specific wedding cake ideas and a guest appearance from a member of our household making their Stage Appropriate debut.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
One of our (and everyone's) most anticipated shows of 2025 is today's topic; will we buck the trend and be the one dissenting voice, claiming Paddington is not good?No. Of course we won't. Don't be silly.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Happy Boxing Day, everyone! Or plain old happy December 26th if Boxing Day is not a thing where you are. What does it even mean? Noone knows.Anyway, here's our episode on the long-awaited debut of musical theatre nerd favourite, Ride the Cyclone, currently playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Please excuse the random Stranger Things references; Juno's a teenager now and completely beyond control.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We're back! With an episode we recorded in October! Which hasn't been posted till now because the laptop was on the blink! Anyway, we have returned with tales of a brilliant pair of shows, a first trip to Birmingham and a PUBLIC DISORDER REPORT. It's all very exciting.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Here's the tale of our Musical Con weekend, confusingly prefaced with a detailed analysis of 'Evan Almighty.' As usual, dinosaurs get a mention, along with problematic 90s film plots and peanut-butter based snacks.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
It's the musical adaptation of Juno's favourite film! This is big news. This is discussed among other topics including anti-Paddington slander, our acapella skills and whether Jurassic Park would make a good musical.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We went to see this brand new show during its premiere run at the lovely York Theatre Royal (which, incidentally, has the best sight lines of any stalls seats anywhere). Somehow we end up discussing how horses would wear trousers, Juno seems to lose herself trying to remember an Eminem song (see what I did there?) and at least one of us is definitely about to lose their voice.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
A glaring contrast in shows in this episode, with bonus discussion of two straight plays too. What a treat! Listen out for us being judgy about other people's toilet habits and Juno speculating on the Birmingham marshmallow scene.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
The last of our London summer shows are the topic of discussion in this episode, also featuring chatty audience members, inclement weather and Juno for some reason deciding right before recording a podcast was the right time to put on a face mask that would a) limit her ability to speak and b) make her look like a fictional serial killer.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Inevitably, we saw the summer's biggest show in the West End: Jamie Lloyd's Evita. It was... a whole thing, involving the world's tallest man, baffled customers at the Angus Steak House and, for some reason, a Harry Potter tangent. And probably loads of Oliviers. Not for us.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
This summer, we made our second trip to Edinburgh for the craziness of the Fringe and it was EPIC. You'll hear all about it in this episode, featuring Shakespeare, netball, aerobics, acapella, velociraptors and Jaffa Cakes, as well as a insight into Juno's complex life plans despite being only 12. Roll on Fringe 2026!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Don't worry; despite Juno's confusing into to this episode, this is still the same silly theatre podcast. In this episode, we're talking about a charming childhood favourite (including dogs) and a classic musical with metaphors that are either very profound or confusing, depending on which one of us you agree with. Let us know if you've seen either of these shows!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
In a change to our usual programming, we're talking about a play today, with bonus lecturing on the history of football from Katy; who wouldn't want to listen to that?
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We're back after a long delay, because Katy has been too busy sewing Juno's Musical Con outfit to edit anything. Thanks to Ava Max, we know that in chess, a king can move one space at a time, but queens are free to go wherever they like. Thanks, Ava Max. In 'Chess,' the actual musical, however, things are a bit more complicated, especially when there's crazy David Bowie make-up and disturbing whooping men involved, as you'll hear in this episode.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We present you with lots of corn-y jokes (haha), Juno repeatedly listing the whole principal cast of The Great Gatsby in London and Katy, quite shamefully, calling Georgina Onuorah "Georgia." Why? I don't know. Also featuring: pigeons, performative ovations and stage door stampedes.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
What self-respecting 12 year old doesn't beg to see two weird Sondheim shows in two days, especially ones with hardly any songs/baffling amphibian themes? We talk celebrity casting, long notes and nervous dogs in this highly cerebral episode.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
In this episode we discuss something fun, something dramatic and something horrible: can you guess which is which? In amongst the serious musical theatre business and continued Jeremy Jordan content, we pitch our plans for 'Charlie and Lola: The True Crime Musical,' yawn a frankly ridiculous amount and engage in some friendly accent critique.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
As you can guess from this episode's title, we're all over the place (and way out of date) in this one. From questioning the mechanics of flight to QR code scams, along with the rampant capitalism of show-themed plushies and, once again, Juno showing her spelling skills, try to keep up if you can.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
It's been a while since we've had the kind of theatrical parenting fail that inspired this podcast, so here's one for the list! Did we check the age rating properly? No. Also featuring the big question everyone's (probably) talking about: are ABBA murderers?
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We love it when a new show has its premiere up north so A Knight's Tale making its debut at the Manchester Opera House is a big win. Listen to find out what we loved about this insanely fun adaptation of the film, with bonus spelling demonstrations and the joy of an opportunity to remember The Great British Bake Off Musical. A Knight's Tale is on until May 10th so book your tickets now!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We're back! Don't worry. Although maybe, like when Roger moves to Santa Fe in 'Rent,' you didn't actually notice we'd gone anywhere. We saw the fantastic Inspired by Theatre stage Jonathan Larson's hit musical in York, which somehow inspired this random conversation covering 'Friends,' Jeremy Jordan and, somewhat inevitably, Pringles.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Are you ready to hear the word "lovely" 800? Then you're okay to press 'play' on this episode. From the National Theatre's big Christmas show to a wonderful amateur production in a tiny theatre in York, we're giving you the full theatrical experience today, along with some nonsense about Funko figures, parking, Christian Pale and a theatre-going first for both of us.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
It's our 100th episode! A full century of musical theatre nonsense! Not a hundred years, obviously. We mark this momentous occasion with a shiny new show and adaptation of a 90s classic - Clueless. Spoiler; we loved it. You'll observe much quoting of the film in this episode, as well as a wild piece of hypocrisy in terms of whether musical songs need to be memorable. Whatever!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
The Devil might indeed wear Prada, but does she have any good songs? 'Not really' is the answer to that question, which was sad for contrarians like us as we were quite keen to disagree with everyone who doesn't like this show. In amongst the savage criticism (i.e. comparisons to Mildred Hubble), there's intense discussion of Bisto and, for some reason, Katy clearly in the midst of losing her voice.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
There's a weird amount of content about doughnuts in this episode, for which we apologise. Once that's out of the way, you can expect celebrity spotting, fights in the stalls and the jumpsuit questions everyone's asking.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
What's a lost show, you ask? It's a show we've seen but not recorded an episode about. Some of them are from pre-podcast days, some suffered technical faults and, let's be honest, some of them we just didn't want to ever have to think about again. And somehow, in amongst all this, we forgot to talk about Mamma Mia, so you can guess which of these reasons applies to that situation.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We went to our first concert staging of a musical and it was ... interesting? This episode features some discussion of the show in question, but significantly more time devoted to talking cats with weird food preferences, the Jonas Brothers, imaginary Les Mis casting and arguing about The Time Traveler's Wife. Because we are professionals.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson musical is finally in London and what are we talking about? Sunset Boulevard, Wicked and why Percy is everyone's favourite World Book Day costume. This show is currently booking until August so, if you can get to The Other Palace, do it!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We got to see one of the hottest shows of the season on our first trip to the Donmar Warehouse. It may be based on a "complicated Russian novel," but don't worry; we're as silly as usual. So, in amongst incisive analysis of musical styles and the show's prospects of a transfer, we get into My Little Pony while also contemplating whether everyone really was kung fu fighting and possibly making up some 'War and Peace' plot points.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
In craziness not witnessed since our Edinburgh Fringe episode, here, we talk about six different shows (one of which, funnily enough, is Six). In amongst the incisive theatrical analysis, you'll be treated to toilet updates, altercations with ushers (not with Usher, although he does get a mention too) and, crucially, recommendations for the best cookie in NYC.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
It's back to Broadway for us for a crazy Christmas of theatre. In amongst the usual deep and intellectual discussion of these three new shows, look forward to hand gesture-based discrimination, merch reviews and some nonsense about whether cows can use phones.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
As if the eclectic mix of shows being discussed here wasn't enough, we can also offer travel and weather advice, confessions of childhood-lion-crushes, some judgement of our fellow audience members and, as usual, enthusiastic warbling.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
In this special episode, we award our favourite shows of the year through complex democratic methods including rock, paper, scissors and glaring at each other. You might think from listening to this that we only saw about 4 things this year, but don't be fooled; we're just very obsessed with very specific things we saw in 2024.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
If you're wondering why it's taken us 89 episodes to get to one of the biggest musicals of all time, it's a combination of technical problems and apathy, but the long-awaited movie adaptation blew one of those problems out of the water. So here we are: being weird about Jonathan Bailey, speculating on uniform codes and, crucially, being spoiler-y. If you haven't seen the show and don't want spoilers for Part 2 of the movie, heed our warnings and turn off before we ruin it for you!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We saw Dear Evan Hansen on its current UK tour and now you can hear what we thought about it, via a diversion into super pets and Juno's apparent beef with vibrato. Also, is this actually a show about vampires? Possibly. We also talk about Red Ladder's latest production, Sanctuary, which is definitely not about vampires.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
A true tale of two shows in this installment, with a Stage Appropriate favourite and one that grabbed us slightly less. This episode also functions as a weird promotion for Leicester as well as an unexpected opportunity for Juno to discuss the relative merits of chairs in school. We are, as is often the case, judged by our fellow audience members, but don't worry; we're judging them right back.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Tales of musical theatre celebrity spotting, audience impalings and the apparently popular new sport of merchandise-throwing all feature in our discussion of one of the West End's newest (and saddest) shows. Stay tuned till the end for bonus content in the form of Katy having a complete sense of humour failure and probably missing the whole point of The Play That Goes Wrong. Additional note to our American listeners who we LOVE and definitely do not judge as a population based on the behaviour of three people.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Top tips, exhaustive shopping rundowns and an inexplicable (and possibly unlistenable) Celine Dion sing along: it's our Musical Con 2024 episode! It was our third year at Musical Con and we love it, even if Juno will forever be salty about being spurned at the Backstage Theatre. Also expect, for no obvious reason, a diversion into how eclectic the music taste of an 8 year old can be,.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
You might think a musical based around the concept of a previously popular series of compilation CDs wouldn't work, but you'd be (mainly) wrong; this was fun, as you'll guess when we use that word roughly 75 times here. Also, Jay Osmond: many questions.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We don't know why there are so many musicals about labour rights and industrial action, but at Stage Appropriate we are here for it. We're also here for outstanding new musical theatre performed by super-talented young casts in intimate theatres, so spoiler alert: we loved this one.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
If you've ever wondered how long a child can hiccup for, this episode will finally answer your burning question. Also featuring extensive discussion of what "Cornelius" means, as well as much-deserved shout-out for 'The Four Chord Song.'
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Problematic plots Vs spectacular stagecraft: which will reign supreme as we discuss a show we've waited so long to see that by the time this is posted, they'd already announced it's closing? Added fun comes from Essex accent analysis, tales of the fun police and some cutting edge political debate from 11 year olds.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Has any show ever necessitated quite so much discussion of pelvic thrusting? Probably not. But, aside from that, we talk about a fun night at a classic show, as well as for some reason arguing about omelettes.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We went to Edinburgh Fringe for the first time! We saw ten shows in 48 hours! We had a depressing pizza experience! It’s an emotional rollercoaster as we relive our Fringe trip, featuring court battles, wild age ratings and emus.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Is this show appropriate? No. But we’re a bit beyond that now, so off we went to the cinema to a screening of Sara Bareilles starring in the show for which she wrote the music. We also discuss another inappropriate modern classic and a Sondheim show that we won’t be rushing to see again.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
This might seem like a weird combination of shows and that is an accurate and perceptive reflection. We laughed till we cried at one show and then cried until we couldn’t remember a time before we started crying at the other. Which is which? Listen to find out! Plus bonus content as we discuss Juno’s West End debut with PQA.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Another visit to Leeds Playhouse brings our first encounter with My Fair Lady (regardless of baseless claims that Katy has definitely seen the film). Expect rants about accentism and man-babies, as well as an exciting guest appearance from an often-mentioned but previously unheard visitor.
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It feels like we waited ages to see this show but that’s really just a sign of how impatient we are. Either way, it was worth the wait. You’ll hear why in this episode, along with tales of rubbish stalking, excessive caution around luggage and the virtues of Shake Shack as a pre-show meal.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Yes, we've already done a Mean Girls episode BUT that was about the movie and this one's about the show's long awaited London transfer so it's fine. Hear our (extremely detailed) opinions as well as tragic tales of 1990s eyebrow trends and some beautiful harmonising.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We get treated like actual professional theatre reviewers in this special episode about Brassneck's 2025 show, Ghost. One time, autocorrect changed the title of this show to 'Ghost!' which seems like it would be a very different show. Stay tuned till the very end to hear Juno's hard-nosed journalistic skills in action.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Crazy dentists, killer plants and very expensive tote bags all feature in our last New York episode on the long-running Westside Theatre’s revival of Little Shop of Horrors. And if this show is a favourite of yours, we recommend reading ‘Attack of the Monster Musical: A Cultural History of Little Shop of Horrors’ by Adam Abraham.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
If Juno sounds like she’s falling asleep in this episode, let’s put it down to jet lag; it’s definitely not a reflection on this show, which, despite what the reviews might have said, was very entertaining. And also JEREMY JORDAN. Big questions we ask in this episode include what excuse can there be for a boring poster, can a playbill be used as a weapon, and, seriously, had nobody else actually read ‘The Great Gatsby ‘?
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
The problem with having a big lag between recording and posting episodes is made clear here as we speculate wildly on the outcome of the Tony’s, which happened months ago. Oh well. Merrily We Roll Along has been one of *the* big shows on Broadway in 2024 and we were lucky enough to see it on our New York trip, so listen to find out why Playbills can be scary and for some bad Harry Potter jokes.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Since we saw this show in May it has sadly closed, but we’ll keep the heart of rock and roll beating with this discussion of a show that is super funny (as you will hear repeatedly). Also featured: Pez dispensers, Frozen links and why you really should never put anything on the ledge at the front of the balcony.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We went to New York in May and started our week of Broadway with the Alicia Keys jukebox musical, Hell’s Kitchen, which recently won 2 Tony’s for its incredible performances. Listen to us rave about this fantastic show, as well as some timekeeping-related transatlantic differences and more discussion than you would expect about the logistics of poster purchasing.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
It’s the show all the theatre nerds were talking about this spring; the glorious, delightful and inventive 42 Balloons. Associated nonsense includes Ted Lasso plot holes, more carpark reviews and some McFly rumour-mongering. Keep a look out for this show; it HAS TO come back and you must not miss it.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
A perfect example of why a bit of research before ticket purchasing is always a good idea, in this episode we discuss a recent cinema screening of An American in Paris, along with a weird amount of World War II content, book recommendations and a completely irrelevant reference to Bring it On.
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Was Linzi Hateley in this show when we saw it in April? No. Do we spend half this episode talking about her anyway? Yes, of course. Other topics include pondering why an all girls school would put this on as a school play when there's one good part for a woman, the massive parachute all British children play with at primary school, and speculation on precisely why Joseph never thinks to buy a shirt. Also there's beatboxing, for which we can only apologise.
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Hadestown is back in London! But don’t worry because you don’t have to take a railroad line on the road to hell to get there; you can just get a normal train. In this episode, you’ll hear an annoying number of handclaps, as well as references as random as Tenacious D, Frozen and Google Maps.
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If you've ever listened to this podcast and thought "these two go on about Yorkshire all the time but do not sound as if they're from within 200 miles of it" then be excited for some quality accent work in this episode, including a guest appearance from South Yorkshire legend, Mick McCarthy. If 'Standing at the Sky's Edge' is a love letter to Sheffield, then this is a love letter to 'Standing at the Sky's Edge:' in amongst the general discussion of it's magnificence, you'll hear some nonsense about grilled cheese and flashbacks to Juno's earliest childhood influences.
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A classic of the ‘not technically appropriate but we’ll overlook that because it’s so good’ genre of musical theatre is discussed here (yes, that’s a genre, okay?), as we bang on relentlessly about how funny Police Cops is; you could count how many times we literally say this if you like to multitask. Other topics up for discussion in this episode include: public transport, religious texts and the burden of living with the world’s loudest laugh.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We're back to the miners' strikes again in this episode, for another Sheffield-set story, inevitably leading to Katy demanding musicals set in Leeds (but without coming up with any ideas for what these might be about). We speculate on whether Morrissey listens to silly musical theatre podcasts and Juno learns about the existence of Chumbawamba: now, her life is complete.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
While this show wasn’t necessarily appropriate for an 11 year old, it’s definitely suitable for a podcast whose whole premise is discussing whether things are appropriate. Some big questions are raised in this episode: are we cursed? Who exactly is Joe? And why does Katy tell her legendary Kieron Dyer story so often?
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
A fun, feminist show is the subject of this episode, as we discuss the 2024 touring production of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World, adapted from Kate Pankhurst’s book. Listen to find out which random words Juno apparently can’t pronounce as well as the reason Katy probably won’t be invited to help with any more school trips.
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A weird amount of this episode is about hairbands, but this will make sense when you hear more about the show: a lovely two-hander at Southwark Playhouse starring Jacob Fowler and Grace Mouat. We extol the virtues of tiny theatres and even give travel information; you’re welcome.
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Surprise guest appearances by citizens of Arendelle, disturbing poetic performances and wild accusations about people’s knowledge of cowboys all feature in our discussion of this very fun show at Charing Cross Theatre.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
On a trip to one of our favourite theatres, we saw the brand new, shiny musical Just for One Day, which tells the story of Live Aid through ‘80s bangers, some swearing and vague school assembly vibes. This episode also features Juno’s views on whether having a beard is rocket science, and new (possibly one time only) feature: doughnut reviews.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Listen to our episode on The Time Traveller’s Wife to hear the word “lovely” about 87 times, more bizarre snail references and an impromptu history lesson from Juno on state intervention regarding milk distribution. The show was a tearjerker but hopefully the podcast won’t be.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to know a musical too well when you’ve never actually seen it (yet) then this episode will probably answer that question for you. People on the internet got all annoying about this film but ignore them! It’s flawed, but fun, just like all the best things. Put on something pink and listen to Katy and Juno do a lot of singing (sorry), misidentify pets and, for the millionth time, bemoan a cancelled holiday from 4 years ago.
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It’s that rarest of theatrical trips where Katy feels like a very responsible parent: welcome to our episode on the very silly and very funny Stranger Things parody musical, Stranger Sings! Featuring ballet-dancing demagorgons, Muppet crossovers and wig reviews.
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Another episode on a show we saw months ago: this time, it’s the Take That jukebox musical, Greatest Days. And if you enjoy Juno being an absolute lunatic, then this really is your greatest day; you can look forward to giant African land snails, Gary Barlow’s eyebrows, and what Mr Poppy did after leaving St Bernadette’s.
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In this mini-episode we talk about an absolute treat of a show and our first of 2024: the soon-to-be-transferring-to-the West-End hit starring Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift. You can expect to hear Katy proving that at least one of the songs is a total earworm as well as some groundbreaking pancake innovations from a very sleepy Juno.
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It’s a throwback episode; we saw this show ages ago so listening to it might make you feel like you’ve time travelled. Why else would anyone be talking about Strictly? Other random references in this episode include Polly Pockets, an unfortunate parachute incident and the big question of whether Katy is too vengeful for musical theatre.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
It’s the show everyone’s talking about (or at least it was when it was still on) and it was announced that it’s transferring to Broadway the day after we went! Coincidence? Or destiny? You decide. In amongst some very intellectual debate about this crazy show, expect to hear pizza-related shout-outs, top University Challenge tips and the highly logical practice of choosing a favourite musical theatre performer based on the football team they support.
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Some Stock Aitken and Waterman inspired silliness as this brand new show visits Leeds. Expect talk of inflatable flamingoes, 6 year olds with mobile phones and Revel preferences.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Let’s all pretend that we’ve strategically saved this episode about a show we saw in July until now because we always wanted to post it on actual Groundhog Day. Join us as we relive one of our favourite shows of 2023, with fangirling, philosophy and facts about groundhogs aplenty. Is it a squirrel? Is it a beaver? Kind of both, but not quite either. CW: this episode includes brief discussion of representations of suicide.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
In this episode you’ll hear the consequences of Juno being cajoled into recording while she’s half-asleep or possibly comatose from too much Christmas chocolate. Aside from discussion of this lovely show at the Cruc!ble in Sheff!eld, expect to hear debate about what constitutes Christmas food, giant snails and a bitter tirade against teddy pickers.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Even more love for our favourite theatre, Leeds Playhouse, on this episode, along with plenty of singing (not during the performance though, obviously). Join us as we talk toxic relationships, swooshy skirts and audience behaviour fails.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Here’s the second part of our 2023 awards, including the best shows in London and on tour, as well as well-deserved recognition for a bright young star; you’ll never guess who. And if you thought there was too much Rock, Paper, Scissors in Part 1, prepare to be even more frustrated with our method of making democratic decisions.
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Join us for the inaugural Stagie awards as we celebrate our favourites from 2023. Expect many references to Groundhog Day and some very keenly fought rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors: is that how they decide the Tonys? Probably.
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In this episode, we discuss a new show at Soho Place, taking in all the important topics: chicken wings, the naming of storms and health and safety, as well as confessions of love for Linzi Hateley (in a totally normal way).
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Featuring overuse of the word 'fuzzy' and wild accusations about the extent of someone's crying during the show, here's our episode about the lovely Calendar Girls, which we saw on its current UK tour at Leeds Grand Theatre. Warning: if you have not yet got as far as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Juno is very keen for you to know there's a spoiler at 6 mins 21 seconds into this episode!
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In an episode that, at times sounds like an A-level history lesson, Katy desperately tries to avoid just saying this show isn’t good while Juno’s true savage nature is finally revealed. Also featuring what is possibly Stage Appropriate’s first use of the word ‘soliloquy’ as well as the podcast launch of the greatest in-car game ever invented by a bored parent on a long journey.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Tales of over-heating, tippety-tappety moves and, for some reason, Robbie Williams: listen to us talk nonsense about Crazy for You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, starring the amazing Charlie Stemp.
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Minor stalking, being upstaged during celebrity encounters and getting famous thanks to our embroidery skills; all this and more in our special episode on a fantastic event for musical theatre nerds. It’s the Musical Con episode, people!
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How do we end up talking about Brexit, the women’s world cup and the French Revolution while discussing the forever divisive Queen jukebox musical? It’s a long story. Listen to hear all this and a shocking announcement from Juno that rocks her mum to her very core.
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What’s your favourite jacket in musical theatre? Just one of the burning questions we ponder in this episode on a terrific show which, sadly, you can’t actually go and watch now. What a world.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Did we take a break from musical theatre nonsense because we were on holiday? No, of course we didn’t. That’s just silly. In this episode, you can hear what we thought of The Prom and As You Like It in Vancouver, and 1776 in Seattle. Yes, this is a very strange combination of shows. Yes, it does make it a pretty crazy episode.
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Today’s episode takes us to New York and Havana, via a delightful trip to the Bridge Theatre for Guys and Dolls. It’s immersive, guys, but don’t worry; it’s not THAT immersive.
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What we’ve learned from recording this episode is that there should probably be more musicals about historical true crime. Join us as we fangirl over this audaciously brilliant show, taking in pigeons, murder powers and metaphorical swear jars.
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Join us as we delve into the most unexpectedly sob-inducing musical we’ve talked about so far; when even the track listing gets you going, you know it’s a problem. At the other end of the scale, this episode also features lively discussions of swearing but NO ACTUAL SWEAR WORDS. Don’t worry.
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A fun and hilarious time was had by all when we went to see two of the most dramatic musicals ever in the same day. Tune in to hear how sitting in the front row made Juno paranoid, as well as many recreations of songs about oranges.
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We finally saw the show everyone's been talking about and they were right: it's amazing. Spoilers aplenty here so, if you're going to see the show, save this for your journey home!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
A show so good we had to record this episode as soon as we got home; join us to rhapsodise about a fantastic local production. Please excuse the yawns: it was way past everyone’s bedtime.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
You know that thing where someone spends hours describing to you in the minutest detail the plot of something you’ve never seen and didn’t, in fact, ask to have described to you? Welcome to the first 34 minutes of this episode! Katy demonstrates that, while she may have a great Duolingo streak, it’s definitely not in Spanish. Plus backstage dogs, ice cream reviews and general raving about this gorgeous, brand new show that blends the songs of Roy Orbison with a tragicomic storyline and great performances.
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We made our first trip to the Southwark Playhouse for this delightfully silly show featuring symbolic ladders and highly relatable coffee-related hyperbole. Join us as we try to succeed in podcasting by actually trying quite hard.
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We take in a kids’ classic on its UK tour; join us as we compare Annie with literally everything else we’ve ever seen, obsess over where the dog’s gone and demonstrate once again how difficult a New York accent is.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
The big sturdy book/book wordy book of Legally Blonde comes under strict scrutiny in this episode as Katy objects to "proposalized" not actually being a word and the case is made for Elle Woods being the nicest person in musical theatre. Are the hosts literally auditioning for a revival of this show? We're afraid it sounds like it.
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Like Zac Efron at the start of High School Musical 2, we're all about summer in this episode: It's the inaugral Stage Appropriate Summer Preview! Join us as we demonstrate woeful knowledge of a whole multitude of musical plots.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
More & Juliet ravings this week, as we work through Act 2, featuring some beautiful reenactments, complex critique of Max Martin's back catalogue and tales of scandalised six year olds. If a tour doesn't get announced soon, we might have to put on our own.
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Some flexing of English teacher muscles, tales of a mild stalking and the original bad audience behaviour anecdote. It's time to tackle Juno's number 1 favourite musical!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
A newfound appreciation for local theatre groups leads us to Disney's darkest creation, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Join us for a masterclass in French pronunciation, religious job titles and gargoyle-love.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
The hosts must offer their most sincere apologies for the error-strewn reference to Bambi in this episode; that little guy deserves better. Besides this, we cast wild aspersions on people's ability to turn their phones off, talk even more about Oklahoma for no obvious reason and learn the meaning of the word "lavish."
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In the words of the show itself, it's "the moment you've been waiting for"...no, it's not George Washington coming back from the dead with his questionable teeth; it's time for Katy and Juno to talk all things Hamilton. And when we say "all things," obviously we mean fancy coats, year 3 long jump champions, Daveed Diggs and yet more holiday-related anecdotes. Let us know what you think of this absolute behemoth of modern musical theatre!
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Nostalgia rules in this episode as Katy gets to talk about a childhood spent watching the film and having nightmares about the Childcatcher, while Juno spends her time on mash-up possibilities with boy wizards and sweet factory owners. Were the audience at this show under mind control? Why is Dick van Dyke such a cultural icon? Find out by listening to our Chitty Chitty Bang Bang episode.
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Real-life magic powers, planking reindeer, nudist Scandinavians and flying gloves all feature in our discussion of a modern Disney classic. You might think this show is just for kids and grown-ups who are weird about admitting their age wouldn't enjoy it: you'd be very wrong.
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Warning: Juno is literally out of control with spoilers in this discussion of The Great British Bake Off Musical, so beware. Also featuring numerous mix-ups of character names and one of the team learning what a spatula is.
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Stephen King comparisons, overuse of the word 'genius' and what is an attic if not an upstairs basement? Also prepare for a lot of singing and a slightly embarrassing revelation of how one of the team spent her childhood staring at pens and waiting for them float. All this and more as we take on Matilda.
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This week, Katy and Juno debate the use of the word 'rousing', stalk celebrities and deliver a frankly inspirational seminar on the history of women's rights. Listen if you too would like to know how lipstick can be symbolic of your political beliefs.
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This week, Katy and Juno discuss Superman, 90s pop, soft furnishings and the trials and tribulations of venturing to Battersea. Also featuring slushie reviews and wild(ly untrue) accusations of assault by fellow audience members.
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This week, we delve into the second best musical about nuns, discussing the big questions like how to escape from a multistorey carpark when your preferred exit is closed and the joys of sparkly prison uniforms. Also featuring extensive hype about the school production of School of Rock.
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In this episode about Cole Porter's Anything Goes, we discuss the really big questions. Can you be a dad and also a dentist? Are there really jail cells on cruise ships? And how is Gary Wilmot such a timeless and legendary individual? All this and more in episode 11 of Stage Appropriate.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
We learn at least 2 things in this episode: 1.) The meaning of myopic 2.) The cast are the loveliest people in all of lovely town Disclaimer: You don't need money, fame or a credit card to check out this latest episode, although you do have to be called Huey!
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Pirates, Pilots, Kissing Fish, Racoons, Moose & Time Travelers. Everything you would expect from an episode about community spirit!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Katy & Juno cover all things Bodyguard related, just the usual stuff; Postman Pat, The Lion King, The Pussycat Dolls & Kate Winslet. No mention of toilets though, hmmm..........
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Zac Efron this and Zac Efron that, generally chatting their way through the "ICONIC" trilogy and some more Zac Efron thrown in for good measure!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
New York. 1899. Newspapers. Strikes. Singing. Leaping. That probably covers it.
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Who knows what is even happening in this episode, probably best if you skip this one, love from Juno!
Stage Appropriate (A Musical Theatre Podcast)
Should this be episode number 6, absolutely it should but unfortunately sometimes the universe just doesn't line up like that so stop complaining and devour some SIX chat. Spoiler alert, you are about to learn that Katy and Juno quite like this show!
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In this episode Katy and Juno recall all things School of Rock and rumour has it they were making the rock horns with both hands through the full recording.? P.s. Don't worry the police have been informed about the possibility of these guys driving round in bus lanes (Juno probably the passenger).
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Katy and Juno delve into the crazy world of Into The Woods which they were incredibly lucky to see in New York in 2022. The plot on this one is quite wild so hang on in there. Also beware, there are spoilers!
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Katy and Juno discuss the Netfix Musical: 13 All laughter is their own
