Talk Musicals to Me - with Caroline Sheen!

Episode 35 - Talking Musicals with… Tony Sheldon! Aussie theatre LEGEND and Queen of Priscilla - the remarkable TONY SHELDON tells Caroline about his life growing up with performers for parents and quite honestly, his immense knowledge of all things Musical Theatre will astonish you. From Australia to Broadway via the West End, this wonderful actor, singer, writer, and musical theatre archivist will fascinate and enthral all MT enthusiasts!

Episode 34 - Talking Musicals with... STEPHEN BERESFORD! Caroline talks to her producer and writer of her current show PRIDE THE MUSICAL the one and only Mr Stephen Beresford (pictured with gorgeous good boy doggo Coach). Discover how someone from a very legitimate theatre training finds a path into Musical Theatre. Hear about rogue productions of big name shows, trips up to the West End for many a mega musical and how to go about making one’s film script sing!

Episode 33 - Talking Musicals with… JAKE BRUNGER!!! From The Witches of Eastwick to Blood Brothers…. The writer of the musical versions of Adrian Mole, The Great British Bake Off and Treasure Island, Jake Brunger, talks us through his musical theatre influences… with a bit of JB Priestly thrown in for good measure!

Talking Musicals with… MUM!!! My favourite interview ever, a summer holiday special treat, the musical musings of my Mum, Marjorie Sheen! The woman who produced ME! Have a listen to this slightly bonkers, often hilarious, conversation and get some insight into Sheen family life! The all important Am-dram, the coach trips to the West End, and the pure joy of bringing up a theatre geek!

EPISODE 32 - Talking Musicals with… Luke Sheppard! In today's episode, the Olivier Award-winning director of Paddington the Musical, Luke Sheppard, joins Caroline to nerd out together about Technicolor inspirations, Palladium glories and how to find power in funny feet. Discover how directors audition for jobs, how Legally Blonde can teach so much and rediscover Rent 30 years on!

EPISODE 31 - Talking Musicals with… ELIZA LUMLEY! Old castmates Caroline and Eliza discuss Eliza’s incredible journey from Actress to Producer of the biggest hit London has homegrown for many moons - PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL. Her introduction to musicals via an early Antony Drewe musical in her living room, a chat about the difference between “Theatre Funny” or just actually funny and of course, a reminisce about both being there at the beginning of the megahit that is Mamma Mia! Listen now!

Episode 30 - Talking Musicals with… STEPHEN SCHWARTZ! For the THIRTIETH episode of TMTM, we have an incredible Musical Theatre ICON. T talking musicals to Caroline Sheen. He shares priceless audition advice, explains how he cut school to see Streisand on Broadway, how profoundly affected he was by A Chorus Line and how difficult his line in the Wicked Movie was to film! Also discover which show he and Caroline both sing along to in the car!

Episode 29 - Talking Musicals with… ALEXANDRA SILBER! Enjoy this friendly banter between Caroline and Alexandra as they talk about all things musical from American Idiot to Brigadoon! Al has recently made the shift from performer to book writer and adapter and it’s a fascinating journey! Listen in!

Episode 28 - Talking Musicals with… Charles Hart! (Part 2) This week, Caroline and Charles Hart continue their hilarious interview, discussing all of Charles' theatrical influences, as well as detailing more about his experience working on the lyrics of The Phantom of the Opera, as well as casting the show, the NYC theatre community, and heaps more in this brilliantly wise conversation!

Episode 27 - Talking Musicals with… Charles Hart! (Part 1) From a legendary showbiz family to penning the lyrics of the biggest musical in the world, the Phantom of the Opera, icon Charles Hart joins Caroline to discuss the musical influences which have helped shaped his epic career- and what he really thought about Mary Poppins.

Episode 26 - Talking Musicals with… Paul Foster!! Actor turned director extraordinaire PAUL FOSTER talks to Caroline about musical memories and moments which have made him who he is today. The director of the current Kiss of the Spiderwoman UK tour provides loads of amazing musical insight, and he’s the same age as Caroline so be prepared for lots of nostalgia and musical reminiscences in this fun filled episode!

Episode 25 - Talking Musicals with… JEREMY SAMS! If Jeremy Sams had a violin, which he probably does let’s face it, it would have the most strings on it. He is a director, a book writer, a lyricist, a composer, a translator, an adapter, a musical director and arranger, he’s basically a one man band of all things theatre. Musicals ranging from Assassins and Passion to The Sound of Music and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, have benefitted from having Jeremy on the creative team. He is the reason the word Polymath was created and he’s here talking musicals with Caroline today! Listen now!

Episode 24 - Talking Musicals with… MICHAEL HARRISON! Michael Harrison, crowned producer of the year in the 2025 Stage Awards, is a leader in the UK theatre world. Is it possible to talk just musicals with him? His spectrum of work is so broad. He brings us new musicals, groundbreaking revivals, Broadway transfers, pantomimes, as well as helping the grass roots of theatre in the regions. He is the best news for the uk theatre scene in a long time. And he’s got some great stories and tales to tell! The brilliant Michael Harrison talks musicals!

Episode 23 - Talking Musicals with... BRETT BOLES! Brett Boles has been enlightening and educating his followers on the intricacies and intricate micro details of brilliant pieces of musical theatre writing via his teaching, his social media videos, and the online courses he runs. He is also a composer and writer in his own right and he talks musicals to Caroline from his unique perspective of influencer, educator and practitioner.

Episode 22 - Talking Musicals with… TODRICK HALL! The month his new musical MIDNIGHT opens, the force of nature that is Todrick Hall (Burlesque, Kinky Boots, Waitress, RuPauls Drag Race) joins us to talk musicals with so much passion and care and enthusiasm. It’s an eye opening, thought provoking chat, covering musical musings on teaching, writing, performing and being creative in the world of musical theatre.

Episode 21 - Talking Musicals with… SARAH O'GLEBY!!! British Broadway choreographer and director Sarah O’Gleby has choreographed for big Broadway shows including huge podcast favourite SHUCK’D and ALMOST FAMOUS. She talks to her old pal Caroline about her journey from West End dancer to choreographing for the Oscars, the Tony’s, Broadway and now to starting to add directing to her talents. From Leicester and Laine’s to the lights of Broadway. A really fun and enlightening chat about, surprise surprise, all things MUSICAL!

Episode 20 - Talking Musicals with… GERRY TEBBUTT!!! A very special guest to the podcast today, artistic director, choreographer and former west end musical stalwart - GERRY TEBBUTT. A hugely influential person for many performers in the British theatre industry, including Caroline, as for over 15 years he was the Head of Musical Theatre at Guildford School of Acting, one of the leading theatre training institutions in the UK. There is very little this man does not know about musical theatre so listen up and enjoy!

Episode 19 - Talking Musicals with… STEPHEN MEAR CBE British choreographic legend STEPHEN MEAR CBE joins Caroline this episode for a journey through his musical theatre influences and the often life-changing effect they have had on his life. Hear how he worked in the West End whilst still training at London Studio Centre, how La Cage Aux Folles was a gamechanger in how he saw his place in the world and how his collaborations with other brilliant choreographers and directors have shaped his amazing work.

Episode 18 - Talking Musicals with JAMES LAPINE! Playwright and director of so many musicals and plays, most notably his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim which were SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, INTO THE WOODS, and PASSION, and his creative partnership with William Finn, on the FALSETTOS trilogy, 25Th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Little Miss Sunshine.

Episode 17 - Talking Musicals with… Anthony Drewe! (Part 2) We’re back with the second part of our Anthony Drewe spectacular! Listen as Ants tells us about Mary Poppins songs which didn’t make the cut, a near miss with Jule Styne and very important advice on what to do at the Olivier Awards “if a miracle happens!” AND it’s our final show of the season! Thanks so much for listening! --SOCIALS-- Anthony's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/antsdrewe Website: https://stilesanddrewe.com/ Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesheen/ Disney's Hercules on the West End Tickets: https://www.herculesthemusical.co.uk/ Follow the show at https://www.instagram.com/talkmusicalstome/ -- (more links to come!) For Show Enquiries: networkbloop@gmail.com Hear more 'Thrash 'n Treasure': https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure Hear more 'Around the World in 80 Plays': https://linktr.ee/80playspodcast