As well as world class theatre productions, Wilton's hosts concerts, gigs and music performance throughout our programme. In this episode, meet some of the members of our Music Hall Choir - keeping the songs of the East End and the Music Hall e

DIVERSITY

Nov 8th, 2017 19m 2s

British Music Hall has a long history of queer artists and it's a legacy that we hold dear to us today - from Drag Story Time to pantomime dames. LGBT artists are just one part of our varied programme and commitment to improving diversity in th

WOMEN

Nov 8th, 2017 16m 32s

Meet Carole, Wilton's Historian and hear about some of the women who played an important role in Wilton's history - from trapese artist Madame Senya to Jenny Hill and her feminist songs of working class women.In this episode, Max also talks to

COMMUNITY

Nov 8th, 2017 19m 48s

Wilton's is more than just an arts venue and heritage site, it's part of the history of East London and it's really important to us to be a part of this community. Meet our weekly walking group - made up of people who have lived here all their

VARIETY

Nov 8th, 2017 18m 10s

In this episode some of the characters from Wilton's tell stories from our recent history. How did Spike Milligan come to discover some of the items now in our archaeological archive? How did the Mahogany Bar become the favourite local drinkin

MAGIC

Nov 8th, 2017 17m 33s

From Christopher Green's The Singing Hypnotist to time travelling magical duo Morgan & West, our magical community is going strong, but it goes back a lot further. In this episode Max talks to Chris Green about the crossover between science and

In conversations with... the cast of Zigger Zagger

Sep 5th, 2017 20m 3s

Michelle meets some of the cast of the National Youth Theatre's 50th anniversary production of Zigger Zagger to talk about its continued relevance, and gets an exclusive interview from actor Ian Redford about his time in the original production

In conversation with Jessica Walker

Jun 20th, 2017 27m 52s

We talk to Jessica Walker about delving into the world of Suzy Solidor, and turning her story - of going from illegitimate Breton girl to owner of a popular self-named cabaret club, the most painted woman in the world and an internationally-tou

In conversation with Adam Kay

May 19th, 2017 21m 47s

Musical comedian Adam Kay discusses the life and work of satirical song-master Tom Lehrer, and why he's chosen to recreate his songs for his latest show, The Remains of Tom Lehrer, 20th - 24th June: http://bit.ly/2lNBdBI

In conversation with George Fletcher

Mar 3rd, 2017 11m 42s

Michelle Card talks to George Fletcher about portraying both Frankenstein and his Creature in Tristan Bernays' re-telling of Mary Shelley's classic.

In conversation with Ty Jeffries

Oct 21st, 2016 45m 47s

An intimate little chat between Wilton's Michelle Card and Ty Jeffries, musician, songwriter, actor and creator of Miss Hope Springs.

Wilton's Podcast Episode 5: Ships and Opera

Sep 17th, 2015 22m 9s

Ships and Opera includes an interview with Ian Peter Bugeja from Les Bougies Baroques, we talk to Ian to find out how Opera became a big part of his life. Hear about Wilton's involvement with a fascinating floating opera conducted on the River

Wilton's Podcast Episode 4: Swing

Aug 12th, 2015 24m 30s

Wilton's Podcasts are a series of monthly episodes, inspired by an aspect of Wilton's History. Each episode contains interviews from interesting people who have passed through our doors, from actors, directors, musicians and dancers through sta

Wilton's Podcast Episode 3: Rhythm and Poetry

Jul 16th, 2015 31m 58s

This episode’s theme is Rhythm and Poetry. We will be talking to a band that uses beat boxing in their performance, Wilton's Historian Carole Zeidman talking about past performers who used poetry in their acts and from Judith Palmer and Joelle

Wilton's Podcast Episode 2: Dystopia

Jun 10th, 2015 29m 1s

"Dystopia" features interviews with Dmytro Morykit, who wrote and performed a new score for Metropolis to sell-out houses at Wilton's earlier this year, Laura Moody, a cellist who achieved international acclaim as a member of the innovative str

Wilton's Podcast Episode 1: Discoveries

May 12th, 2015 20m 5s

This episode involves a selection of discoveries: a special find made at Wilton's during a 1980's archaeological dig; cabaret singer Tricity Vogue talks about an all-female swing band; Singer Songwriter Adam Beattie relates the story behind one

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