Around the World in 80 Plays

Dolly Fartin' (Stop 14: Manchester)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:34:13 +0100

Episode 14: Manchester– In this week's fragrant episode, Alfie and the Sister Act the Musical tour unite in Manchester. whilst Lizzie and Dolly hit the red carpet in London for the show's West End return!
Plus, Lizzie and Alfie take a deep dive with Celebrity visitors, the best curry place in Manchester, microwave pizza, and Dolly drops a bombshell that leaves Lizzie gagged and gooped.

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Bring Back Moses! (Stop 13: Brighton)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 01:16:57 +0100

Episode 13: Brighton – This week, Alfie's home-sweet-home for the week! As the Sister Act UK/Tour stop shines its light on Brighton, Alfie's all-excited to spend some time with Lizzie... But will she even be home?! Plus, we find out about some more theatre ghosts, what Dolly got up to, and where to buy the best bagels in Brighton!

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All Glowed Up (Stop 12: Derry/Londonderry)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:50:35 +0100

Episode 12: Derry/Londonderry – This week, it's all about Rugrats as we shine a light on the Lighting and Sound teams who keep the Sister Act UK/Ireland tour in check! Plus, Lizzie and Alfie chat about Alfie's time in Derry/Londonderry, and Lizzie works out Which Rugrats Character is each Sister Act Crew Member!

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Sicker Act (Stop 11: Dublin)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:35:11 +0100

Episode 11: Dublin – It's our lucky day, because this week the gang's in Dublin! Well, Alfie and Lizzie are, as Queen Bea swims over to Ireland for a visit while Alfie continues on the Sister Act: the Musical UK/Ireland tour- with Dolly enjoying a holiday at Nanny Sue's. Plus, for this week's tour feature, Lizzie and Alfie discuss the joys of staying healthy while on the road!

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Leicester Curve Your Enthusiasm (Stop 10: Leicester)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:35:26 +0100

Episode 10: Leicester – Raise the walls, because this week we're in Leicester! Well, Alfie is, while he continues on the Sister Act: the Musical UK/Ireland tour, whilst Lizzie relaxes at home with Dolly - but not without a quick visit to Leicester's famed Curve! Plus, the adorabubble-duo detail the experience of re-rehearsing the show, explain the ins and outs of the Leicester Curve, and tell us all what they ate at the cafe- plus heaps more!

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Shipping up to Beamish (Stop 9: Sunderland)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:01:12 +0100

Episode 9: Sunderland – Ahoy there! We've sailed into Sunderland for the 9th stop of the Sister Act: the Musical UK/Ireland tour! This week, Lizzie goes off on her own exciting adventure whilst Alfie takes Dolly down to Beamish to check out the historical villages and museum. Plus, we discuss the ins and outs of touring with such a massive set.

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Call Me "Alhambra!" (Stop 8: Bradford)

The BLOOP Network — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:29:24 +0100

Episode 8: Bradford. We're baaa-aack! It's time to kick off our Second Leg, and this week we're getting up to some Bradford Lovin' for the 8th stop of the Sister Act UK and Ireland Tour!
Join West End star Lizzie Bea, and her hunky partner Alfie Parker as they detail what it's like traveling the Kingdom with one's fiancée, before they take us on a tour of Bradford's famed Saltaire Village with Dolly the Dog in the lead.

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A Christmas Cardiff (Stop 7: Cardiff)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:07:00 +0000

Episode 7: Cardiff – It’s that great British tradition: a Doctor Who Christmas Special Episode! And this week, we’re bringing it to you direct from the good Doctor’s homeland, Cardiff, Wales! But which Doctor Who legend visited Sister Act the Musical this week?
Find out in the final stop of leg 1!

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Buzzing and Gorgeous (Stop 6: Cheltenham)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 01:06:00 +0000

Episode 6: Cheltenham – On the first two-week stop of the Sister Act: The Musical UK/Ireland Tour, the gang are in Cheltenham to follow-up on last week’s discussion of Stage Door Etiquette, plus Dolly is joined by one of her favourite humans for a jaunty saunter to spot Cheltenham’s famous street-art!

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A Coven(try) of Witches w/ Dianne Pilkington! (Stop 5: Coventry)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 01:05:00 +0000

Episode 5: Coventry – This week, we’re picking up a hitchhiker in the shape of Legendary West End performer Dianne Pilkington! Fresh from journeying up the yellow brick road, this delightful diva drops by for some hilarious tour stories from shows such as ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical’, ‘Cats’, ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’, and more!

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EdinBooOoorgh! (Stop 4: Edinburgh)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:04:00 +0000

Episode 4: Edinburgh – Things are getting spooky in Scotland this week as Lizzie and Alfie get to know the three ghosts who haunt Edinburgh’s famous Festival Theatre. Plus, the gang return a favour to a Queen with a bus tour of Edinburgh’s superb architecture.

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Plaster Act (Stop 3: Stoke-on-Trent)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:03:00 +0000

Episode 3: Stoke-on-Trent – Like an Emma over Bridgewater, Lizzie and Alfie take Dolly to Stoke’s famous pottery house to paint some gifts for the family. Plus, Lizzie enthralls Alfie with an exploration of Orchestras on tour.

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Production Credits

Hosts: Lizzie Bea and Alfie Parker
Producers: Aaron Ware (EP) and Spencer Sher (AP)
Co-Producers: Alfie Parker and Lizzie Bea
Editor: Aaron Ware
Location Assistant: Seher Ackrim
Theatre Photography Courtesy of Kristian Lavercombe
Podcast Support Pets: Dolly the Dog; Belle the Dog
Press/Advertising Enquiries: 80playspodcast@gmail.com
Theme Song ‘Blue Sky’ by Walken (written by Baines, Bowie, Smith, Soussan, Tsipas)
Buy the ‘Blue Sky’ MP3 single and help support ‘Around the World in 80 Plays’ at https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore/p/blue-sky-by-walken-mp3-around-the-world-in-80-plays-podcast-theme-song
Additional Music and 'Dolly's Theme' Composed by Jonathan Wagner
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Hullo, Dolly! (Stop 2: Hull)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:02:00 +0000

Episode 2: Hull – On the second stop, our hosts stop by a local farm for a week, where Lizzie educates listeners with the New Theatre’s amazing WWII history, plus Alfie and Dolly to a local art gallery where we meets Bootleg Shreg.

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Starting at the South End (Stop 1: Southend-on-Sea)

The BLOOP Network — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 01:01:00 +0000

Episode 1: South End-on-Sea – The bus departs for South End as Lizzie and Alfie set off on their epic adventure with Dolly the Dog in tow. On the first stop, host Lizzie gives a rundown of upcoming episodes, get to know our adorable hosts, learn about tour accommodation, plus Alfie takes Dolly for a spot of tea at Sara's Tea Garden – and we expect nothing more from a British show!

Be sure to join Alfie and Lizzie on Twitter and Tumblr - Thurs Nov 16th at 11am for our very first Listen Party!

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