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

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

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 differ

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

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 somethi

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 concerni

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

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

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 Podc

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 li