Amateur of Life and Death
The Amateur of Life and Death podcast brings together amateur theatre makers to talk about their theatrical lives, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. We take you behind the scenes at The Crescent Theatre to discover more about what goes into making a production, shining a spotlight on the stars behind the scenes, as well as those on stage.Theatre is our passion; amateur from the Latin ‘amare’, meaning ‘to love’. This is a podcast for anyone with an interest in watching or making amateur theatre.
Episodes
35 episodes
Red Velvet
This month’s episode focuses on Red Velvet, the 2012 play by Lolita Chakrabarti.Laura has been speaking to actor Papa Anoh Yentumi about his role as the young Ira Aldridge in the upcoming Crescent Theatre Company production of the play....
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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46:38
Am to Pro
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre-maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. In t...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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49:22
The Great American Musical
This month we're focussing on two great American musicals of the 20th century. We speak to actor, singer and dancer Jo Brookes about her role as Louise in the Crescent Theatre's production of Gypsy. We also go ba...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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49:40
Love From a Stranger
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre-maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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47:32
Educating Rita
This episode delves into the world of Willy Russell's modern classic, Educating Rita. We talk to actress Vicky Youster about her theatrical life, theatrical loves and the times when she's 'died' on stage. Vicky is playing Rita in t...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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38:07
House and Garden
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre-maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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43:44
Looking Forward, Thinking Back
This episode we’re celebrating the past, exploring the present, and looking ahead to the future of amateur theatre.Chairman of the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, Kevin Middleton tells us about his theatrical life and theatrical loves, as ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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59:22
Othello
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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58:20
Pinteresque
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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40:49
Now We Are 100
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage.Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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58:21
My Night With Reg
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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47:06
Losing Leaves
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. Our Backstage Pass ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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45:29
Into the Woods
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. Our Backstage Pass ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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45:59
Sylvia
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. This...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:57
A Taste of Honey
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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54:09
The Mercy Seat
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. Our Ba...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:53
Christmas at The Crescent
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateurtheatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life,theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage.This...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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12:14
Ambition, Blood and Lust
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. Our B...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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47:42
There Are No Beginnings
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve ‘died’ on stage. Our B...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:46
Love is in the Air
We’re delighted to be back for a second season of the podcast. Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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53:21
Outtakes, Mistakes and Discarded Diamonds
Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre and features an amateur theatre maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. For this epis...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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24:22
Wild About Wilde
This episode explores the witty and wonderful work of Oscar Wilde, whose satirical theatrical masterpieces continue to delight audiences more than a hundred years after his death. We’ll be interviewing Alan Bull, actor, stage manager and produc...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:39