No new episode this week sadly but a quick update from Ben! Merry Christmas and see you in the new year ..read more

After a short break due to lost voices and busy schedules, Ben and Gill return as the festive season starts to talk Christmas Shows! Various members of Avocet Theatre Company give their experiences in school shows, Ben and Gill tell of their surprise that the podcast has ended up in a top 10 list and Ben explains why its best to own a tea towel if you want the lead in the Nativity. Watch the video version of the Podcast on YouTube and join our Facebook page (Treading The Boards - The Amateur Theatre Podcast) to be part of the conversation and give your thoughts on the next Topic of the Week. L ..read more

In the week when Gill finds herself using a crutch, Ben decides the topic of the week should be all about movement and choreography! Joined by Amelia Haverson, they discuss what it takes to be a good choreographer, if anyone can choreograph and the differences between choreographing for different groups. Watch the video version of the Podcast on YouTube and join our Facebook page (Treading The Boards - The Amateur Theatre Podcast) to be part of the conversation and give your thoughts on the next Topic of the Week. Links: linktr.ee/TreadingTheBoards ..read more

Ben and Gill are at a school today and, ironically, talking about School Shows! They discuss the differences between staging a school show and an amateur show and why school productions deserve our support. Don't forget to post your pictures, comments and memories from your school shows on our Facebook Page! Watch the video version of the Podcast on YouTube and join our Facebook page (Treading The Boards - The Amateur Theatre Podcast) to be part of the conversation and give your thoughts on the next Topic of the Week. Links: linktr.ee/TreadingTheBoards ..read more

Ben and Gill are 'on location' at Bodicote Youth's rehearsal this week to chat about staging a show more than once. They discuss the challenges that come from staging a show a second time and chat with the cast about how they feel about performing something they did 6 years previously. And be sure to stick around to the end to find out why Ben thinks the Pope listens to the Podcast and why Gill may have just made him unsubscribe! Watch the video version of the Podcast on YouTube and join our Facebook page (Treading The Boards - The Amateur Theatre Podcast) to be part of the conversation and gi ..read more

Ben and Gill are back for Season 3 to discuss Drama in School. Gill gets the lowdown from Ben about being a Drama teacher before the duo interview Drama student Alfie Blackwell about his educational pathway in Drama. Just don't ask them about the concerning sounding story that took place prior to the interview... Watch the video version of the Podcast on YouTube and join our Facebook page (Treading The Boards - The Amateur Theatre Podcast) to be part of the conversation and give your thoughts on the next Topic of the Week. Links: linktr.ee/TreadingTheBoards ..read more

Gill and Ben return for an extra special summer special episode and the Season 2 finale! Gill chats with Ben who has been directing the first musical back in his local theatre since Lockdown. Taking place at the theatre, the pair chat - right before dress rehearsal! - about what it's been like returning to the stage. They then chat with some of the cast and team of YOBOS' production of In the Heights after the show is over to get their thoughts on the process. Watch the video version of the Podcast on YouTube and join our Facebook page (Treading The Boards - The Amateur Theatre Podcast) to be ..read more

Gill joins Ben in his office to see the work that goes into editing the Podcast as well as digital content for amateur theatre. With videos of the editing process, you may want to also WATCH this episode on our Facebook page or YouTube Channel. Watch the video version of the Podcast on YouTube and join our Facebook page (Treading The Boards - The Amateur Theatre Podcast) to be part of the conversation and give your thoughts on the next Topic of the Week. Links: linktr.ee/TreadingTheBoards ..read more

As theatre groups return to the rehearsal room, Ben and Gill discuss how people's confidence have taken a hit over lockdown.  Watch the video version of the Podcast on YouTube and join our Facebook page (Treading The Boards - The Amateur Theatre Podcast) to be part of the conversation and give your thoughts on the next Topic of the Week. Links: linktr.ee/TreadingTheBoards ..read more

After 16 long months, it's time to head back to rehearsals! Ben and Gill invite us into an ATC rehearsal for their production of Robin Hood - the first one with the full cast since March 2020. They are joined by members of the cast to discuss what it's like being back and what memories they will take with them from the past 16 months. Watch the video version of the Podcast on YouTube and join our Facebook page (Treading The Boards - The Amateur Theatre Podcast) to be part of the conversation and give your thoughts on the next Topic of the Week. Links: linktr.ee/TreadingTheBoards ..read more