From page to stage, screen to song!
Explore the origins of your favourite musicals with hosts Abbie Mead & Francesca Bindi as they discuss how these beloved shows became what you know today, from books, films & history to the stage.
Join them as they delve into every step as they go from concept to curtain.
This week, we discuss the groundbreaking rock opera Rent.
From its small beginning at the New York Theatre Workshop to Broadway and beyond.
13 Oct 2026
Wicked Part 2
This week, we conclude our discussion of the hit musical Wicked.
We talk about Stephen Schwartz's musical and the two-part 2024 & 2025 movie starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande & Jonathan Bailey.
6 Oct 2026
Wicked Part 1
This week, we talk about Wicked. In this two-part episode, we journey back to where the hit musical began.
From The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to Gregory Maguire's Wicked, how did Oz go from a whimsical children's story to a dark, political retelling?
29 Sept 2026
Come From Away Interview ft Oz Fudge & Claude Elliott
During a recent trip to Gander, Newfoundland, Abbie sat down with Oswald "Oz" Fudge & Claude Elliot, the real-life people who inspired their named characters in the musical Come From Away.
We talked about their experiences during those days back in September 2001 in Gander, Come From Away and how their story is still being told 25 years on.
27 Sept 2026
Wicked 20th Anniversary Special ft Helen Dallimore
Celebrating Wicked's 20th Anniversary in London, we sit down with Helen Dallimore, the original West End Glinda, to share her experiences playing the good witch opposite Idina Menzel and to talk all things Wicked!
22 Sept 2026
Come From Away ft Craig Fisher
Today's Musical is the groundbreaking, "Come from Away" , a story about hope and kindness in the face of tragedy and terror.
Joining us this episode is special guest and actual plane person, Craig Fisher, giving us a first hand insight to what it was like being a Come from Away!
15 Sept 2026
Matilda Interview with Jake Ibelo
Today we talk to the wonderful Jake Ibelo, on his experience as a young Actor in a major west end show!
8 Sept 2026
Matilda The Musical
Join us as we journey through the wonderful world of Matilda! From a beloved children's book to it's many wonderful adaptations, in this episode we explore what made this literature classic into a legendary musical.
5 Sept 2026
The Cats Interview with Susie Mckenna
Today we talk to the absolutely wonderful Susie Mckenna, who played Old Gumby Cat - AKA Jenny Anydots - both on the west end and in the 1998 filmed on stage version of the musical Cats.
25 Aug 2026
Cats
Join us as we prowl into the world of Cats. Let's discover how a book of poems for children became a global mega musical that changed musical theatre history.
Hosts: Abbie Mead & Francesca Bindi
Research & Script: Abbie Mead & Francesca Bindi
Music: David / @davinchi_Beatz
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22 Aug 2026
The Sound of Music Interview w/ Katherine Broderick
We talk with Singer Katherine Broderick, the Mother Abbess in the Opera North's production of The Sound of Music, to discuss her career, the show and her take on playing an iconic role.
11 Aug 2026
The Sound of Music
Join us as we delve into the history behind The Sound of Music. How the story of the real-life Von Trapp family became the record-breaking musical and film.
Hosts: Abbie Mead & Francesca Bindi
Research & Script: Abbie Mead & Francesca Bindi
Music: David / @davinchi_Beatz
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5 Aug 2026
Welcome to Unstaged
Before the curtain rises, join us for a quick introduction to Unstaged. Come meet your hosts and get ready for our first full episode, releasing next Tuesday.
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