Episodes

  • S11 Ep1: Ben Jackson Walker

    S11 Ep1: Ben Jackson Walker
    May 10 2025
    O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell andjulietthemusical.co.uk Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • S10 Ep11: Nick Adams

    S10 Ep11: Nick Adams
    May 2 2025
    The beloved Broadway star on the extraordinary journey of Drag: The Musical, creating a space where drag is accessible for all and learning to say goodbye to a cast of fierce co-stars. Plus, we dive into understanding his own personal relationship with femininity and how that has changed as he career progresses, having Liza Minnelli as his boss and the unfiltered joy of his new live cast album alongside Alaska – and many other fabulous queens! Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell dragthemusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • S10 Ep10: Billy Porter (Part Two)

    S10 Ep10: Billy Porter (Part Two)
    Apr 28 2025
    In the second of a two-part conversation... The Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen legend on a lifetime in the spotlight. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 min
  • S10 Ep9: Billy Porter (Part One)

    S10 Ep9: Billy Porter (Part One)
    Apr 25 2025
    In the first of a two-part conversation... The Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen legend on his “life-altering” and history-making chapter as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, why this story connects differently in the era of Tr*mp and how he's making his younger-self proud. Plus, why this activist artist will forever use his art to speak truth to power - however challenging that can often be. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell kitkat.club Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via ⁠elevenpodcast.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • S10 Ep8: Kevin McHale

    S10 Ep8: Kevin McHale
    Apr 18 2025
    The American actor on leaning into the crazy to make his London stage debut this May in Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs at the Southwark Playhouse (including the promise of him in a toga), feeling comfortable in the world of comedy and his ultimate respect for theatrical performers. Plus, we talk the thrill of sound-checking with unmatched live vocalists like Nicole Scherzinger, embracing challenging the perceptions others have of you after his time on Glee and an excessive amount of questions about his appearance in the iconic piece of culture perfection that was Bratz: The Movie. Gag. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell southwarkplayhouse.co.uk Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • S10 Ep7: Lauren Drew

    S10 Ep7: Lauren Drew
    Mar 24 2025
    The critically acclaimed West End leading lady on the “unhinged and hilarious” joy of playing Celine Dion in brand new London stage hit Titanique, the welcomed responsibility of belting out the hits nightly and why her love and respect for Celine Dion is nonpareil. Plus we talk icebergs, the unwavering love of her family and why her recent Olivier nomination for this very role is dedicated to one very important person – little Lauren. Think you know what really happened on the the Ship of Dreams? Think twice... Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell london.titaniquemusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • S10 Ep6: Amy Di Bartolomeo

    S10 Ep6: Amy Di Bartolomeo
    Mar 17 2025
    The Olivier nominee and London stage star on bringing in a new chapter for her signature The Devil Wears Prada character Emily as the now musical moves from screen to stage, leaning into total trust with her genius director Jerry Mitchell and workshopping vocal options with her new music boss, the legendary Sir Elton John. We also talk comedy, fashion, belting and, of course, her recent Olivier nomination for originating this role. Plus we dive into why this level of public recognition from the industry she loves dearly is a win in her strive to believe in herself more – fully. You want to know how to survive at Runway? Here's the lady with all the answers... Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell devilwearspradamusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S10 Ep5: Karis Anderson

    S10 Ep5: Karis Anderson
    Mar 10 2025
    The breakout titular star on honouring icon Tina Turner as she brings her remarkable story to life on stage in TINA, The Tina Turner Musical as the show enters its seventh year, feeling the spirt of the late star and how playing this role has helped bring strength and healing into her personal life – calling it 'the biggest healer". Plus, we talk belting out signature songs, why it's all about the voice and the legs with the Queen of Rock and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll and why everything she does is for the loyal Tina fans that keep her memory living on. Simply the best? This superstar leading lady certain is all that – and more! Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell tinathemusical.com Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins