I really enjoyed last week's show. I prefer the ones where I get a few good anecdotes in. Here's the link, just in case anyone has an hour free and fancies giving it a go. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
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I really enjoyed last week's show. I prefer the ones where I get a few good anecdotes in. Here's the link, just in case anyone has an hour free and fancies giving it a go. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Had an absolutely fabulous evening with Laura Benanti's 'Nobody Cares' Haven't laughed so much in a long time. Well worth the midweek dash into London (return trip takes about 5 hours)
A wonderful afternoon with my fabulous friend and these 3 amazing performers
Yesterday's show has already hit the no.1 spot on the Mixcloud musicals chart. I can't tell you how happy that makes me 🥰🥳💃 www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
It seems so. This one wouldn't hold great value, it is unsigned, faded on the spine and partial fading to the cover, some damage at the top of the front cover and a bit on one page, maybe I need to try and run into ALW and TR🤣 most copies online have the fading.
Did you stay friends?
Another Saturday, another National Trust visit, another 2nd hand Bookshop and another failure to save any money! Not altogether sure how much they'll help with research either, but I look forward to reading them. I may resell the Evita one after reading it to recoup some costs.
😱Noooo!
My partner puts jackets onto his books before reading them
😄 Useful! According to some friends I could open my house as a library (but I don't want everyone running off with my books!)
Love the concept of a building with a library though, that's civilised!
Maybe it was to save them from the ravages of public handling, and they are all safely stored in the back room, ready to be reunited when the book retires?
This week's show is now online, packed full of the finest show tunes and some titbits of trivia www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Some weeks I like the show better than I do other weeks. I like tomorrow's show. It's got a few amusing anecdotes!
Still can't think of anything special to do for a 200th show. The problem is that I have already done most of the things that a show this size can do.
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First one that comes to mind is "The Word of Your Body" from Spring Awakening #MusicalTheatreBluesky
Having a week off from doing the show has allowed me to do some real reading instead of just 'research reading', and it has been so enjoyable 😍 Having the full picture instead of just snippets is wonderful. I wish that I could pause time and have reading days.
Yes, but only slightly, you have to get in close. Look what it gave me last month. Such a joy.
It appears that it didn't work, but I am so grateful to her for trying
I love it, it's right outside my front door. Was there when I moved in 22 years ago, so doing well and bringing me such joy every summer
She couldn't get either of them to go into the line-up so it's Show 180, which I am happy with as it got some lovely reviews
No show today as I am still in London. Victoria (my show's sponsor and host of Shakespeare in the Alley, Wed 6pm) has offered to put an old show on in my slot. I gave her 2. The 100th episode & the interview with Richard Schoch, about How Sondheim can Change Your Life. Her choice
No, I don't, I was wondering that myself. We saw Georgina Onuorah who was excellent as always. I have seen her in a few things now. I would be interested to see both interpretations.
Had a lovely 2 show day yesterday. 2 very different pieces, both excellent productions.
If you were a bit closer...
2 years ago for the 100th show I cheekily messaged a host of Musical Theatre Names and asked them what song they would request on a radio show. 4 wonderful people actually replied. The rest of the show was results of a survey of favourite shows per decade www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
I was chatting to a friend last week who is on the committee of the local arts festival. She suggested that I could organise a musical theatre event. I would love to do this so much, but I just don't have confidence in local audiences. (They clamour for things, then don't go)
My mind is a complete blank. 200th episode coming up, and I have absolutely no idea what to do to make it special. Everything that I think of that is within the ability of a tiny show like this, I have already done. 193 episodes down, theoretically I only have 6wks left.
This week's show hasn't even finished broadcasting but I have uploaded it anyway. The mic is much better this week - described as 'spot on' by one live listener (I get the best reviews🤣) www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Agreed!
You make a good point!
Some lovely comments that have been left on my Facebook page about the show. It means so much when people are so kind.
Working on show 193 at the moment, which means that show 200 is coming up fast, and I still have no idea what to do for a special, that I haven't already done.
I don't have the power of a station behind this show (RA is a charity) I don't have a name, I don't even always have working tech. But I have passion for this genre, hard work, determination & (I think) the widest playlist of any show out there. My audience is tiny, but regular
This week's show is now online, it has a theme - HAPPY! The vocal mic is a little off but it has been rated perfectly listenable by the live audience. You could skip the talking, but then you'd waste all the lovely research that I did this week. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
It's Friday, so there's a show at 12. Some fantastic songs, some lovingly researched trivia, a lovely way to spend an hour.
After 3 days, 2 live broadcasts that didn't record properly (1 entirely my fault), and the purchase of a microphone by my lovely partner so that I could re-record all over again at home, I finally have a show. Was it worth the effort? Who knows?! mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Your bunting is fabulous, one of the organisers absolutely loved it. Here's a photo where you can see it clearly
Yes, they have taken good care of her. Still undecided where she might go next.
Sometimes I like to get involved in a mad project. This is Elsa, she was built by me last year, with scales created by a group of fabulous women from @treehousebookshop.bsky.social craft group (and me) she is currently up at Art in the Park Leamington for the 2nd year after a brief tour
Showtune is live at 12 today on @radioabbey.bsky.social After that, you can find me hanging bizarre things in trees in Leamington's Jephson Gardens🤣
🤣🤣 quite!
The wonderful @treehousebookshop.bsky.social sponsors Showtune. This weekend Victoria took it on tour and had a stall at Warwick Folk Festival. We popped by to say hello😀 she was a big hit!
This week's show is now online - I know it's not even due to be broadcast for another 20 mins but.... well, see my instagram for the rambling explanation www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
There is a show this week, but due to the lightning strike earlier in the week taking out the Internet at the station, it won't be broadcast. It will go straight to listen again mixcloud.com/radioabbey It was hard enough just getting a recording, but I made it🥳
As the internet to the station was knocked out by the lightning on Monday, I have decided to pre-record this week's show again. If it is restored by Friday then it will go out live on @radioabbey.bsky.social if not, I will upload straight to mixcloud and it will be available there by 12
No.1 in the Mixcloud musicals chart for the 4th week in a row (If you don't count that I had last week off)😍😍😍🥳🥳🙏🙏🙏 It's added up not just by the no. of listeners but by how long they listen and whether they add it as a favourite. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
I'd say duckling
Pondering whether to do a 'special' for the 200th episode. It's 3 months away, but if you don't plan, these things creep up on you. Currently don't have any good ideas though.🤔🤔🤔🤔
The people who listened live to the show this week loved the playlist. I always try to get a really good balance of, some you know well, some less familiar, some you hopefully haven't heard, with a range of eras and styles. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Last night, I saw INDIGO @curveleicester.bsky.social A beautiful emotional musical with a fantastic cast.
This week's show is now online, perfect for a rainy day!* *actually has nothing whatsoever to do with a rainy day, but, couldn't think of anything else to say. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Had a fantastic trip to the RSC at Stratford tonight
My designs have featured in magazines worldwide and had a great reception, some even made the cover. They're all avaiable now from my website india-grace-designs.square.site as paper or PDF copies One magazine editor described the instructions as the clearest she had seen.
I have had a fantastic few days in London, seeing some wonderful shows and experiencing a 20 year dream of getting to go to Wimbledon. Now back and starting to put together this week's show, haven't quite got my head together yet! (I also saw Gatsby but at £15 for a programme, no programme shot!)
You are cordially invited to our Anti-Prime Sale, where every purchase will financially support bookstores, NOT billionaires 🥳
🥳😍🍾 This week's show has made it to 1st place in the Mixcloud Musicals Chart! I'm not quite sure how - Did nobody else release a show this week? (I don't care, I'll take the win!) www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Not green
I have been ignoring this business for a few years. I'll be honest, the knocks just kept getting to me until I just couldn't face it any more. I am still here though, I might not be able to design any more but I do have a back catalogue of lovely designs #embroidery
This week's 4th Birthday show is now online - there's nothing really birthday about it, just a load of great songs and a little bit of trivia. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Oh, they only mean free hate speech😡
The Tree House sponsors my show, and it's a wonderful place. Aside from the magnificent selection of books, without it, I wouldn't have this show, my partner, and even my job (long stories) so, if you fancy a bit of merch, or a visit, it's a great place.
Do any West End people know of a nice bar that will be showing Wimbledon footage, that I can abandon my poor partner in whilst I pop and see a show?
Off into the studio to record this week's show. I am wanting to do something a bit different one week, but, at the moment, just keeping putting the show together is as much as I have time for (summer is a busy time)
Want some surprise books in the post? Need a new tea towel? Wondering what to send a bookish friend as a gift? Have a look at our lovely online shop - prices include P&P. All helps us and our cashflow hugely too! #BookSky www.treehousebookshop.co.uk/shop
The script for this week's show isn't going well. This is due to a distraction currently occurring in SW19 I foresee another very late night tonight🤣🎾❤️
The stats for my show tell me which county people have listened from I always find this fascinating. I should start keeping a record - anyway, added a new country this week! It is a very jolly playlist this week, currently sitting 3rd in the host chart www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
4th Anniversary episode of the show, this week. I don't have anything special planned though. Just feels good to have made it to 4 years (188 shows)
My day has involved getting up ridiculously early for a Saturday, spending 7 hours building a float that has mostly blown away thanks to high winds and then dancing around the route. It's fabulous, I love the atmosphere.
I know for myself that sometimes it helps if the void answers back🤗
Surprise books in the post, mugs, tea towels...lots of ways for non-locals to be part of the Tree House community. 😍 #BookSky www.treehousebookshop.co.uk/shop
It's a real feel-good playlist this week. Two of the live listeners this week commented how fast the hour went - especially as it was an hour and 8 mins😅 www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Right - I'm here with an hour (OK and hour and nearly 8 mins, I went a bit mad) of great Musical Theatre songs inspired by Carnivals, fairs and parties in honour of our 100ish year old town carnival this weekend! radioabbey.com from 12
Today, I am going with the carnival theme for the show (with added fairs and parties - you try finding nearly an hour of songs about carnivals)
This week's show is currently at No. 1 in the Mixcloud musicals chart, it has had listeners in the UK, USA, Australia and (possibly for the first time) the Philippines! Thank-you to everyone who gives it a try, especially those who keep coming back www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
🤗 I can't put me into words but sending hugs to you!
What a delight #theconstantwife is @the-rsc.bsky.social beautifully written, and the cast are fantastic. Such a fun evening!
Showtune will be 4 next week. Reflecting on the last 4 years, the show is still small, but grows slowly. It has drawn me closer to old friends & brought me new ones, it has made me move myself to see things instead of just wishing, & I have learnt so much. Size isn't everything!
My plans for today 😊😊😊😊
This week's show has now taken its place on our listen again site. Some splendid songs as always. Presenter doesn't talk too much, sometimes she says something interesting😅 mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Live professional music in little Kenilworth! On Thursday 10 July, with the lovely Thorpe & Morrison, guitar, fiddle, lovely voices. Do come, locals! www.treehousebookshop.co.uk/events/2025/...
On air tonight at 6pm for an hour of fantastic music and first-rate wittering. All good fun! Folk, Americana, classic tunes, all the good stuff. Available later to listen again too. www.radioabbey.com, on the TuneIn app, or via Mixcloud Live.
I know people don't listen to radio programmes much now, streaming is convenient, plus you just get the music without the yacking. My show may be tiny, but people who listen do tend to return. Attaching this link because this one got good reviews🤣 www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
All set up @treehousebookshop.bsky.social for the film fundraiser for @radioabbey.bsky.social, which leaves 2 questions: Will anyone come? What will they choose?
This week's show is online (before it has even finished broadcasting😅) www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Radio station meeting tonight. Amongst the items discussed was new jingles. I need to come up with something that fits my show. I have absolutely no idea what to do. Needs to be subtle with a MT feel rather than zany and poppy.
The lovely guys that I work for have done a little feature on me over on instagram🤣🤣 there is even a photo of me (well, the back of me) which I usually avoid like the plague. If you use capos, check them out. www.instagram.com/p/DKwKQy5sJY...
I'm impressed that you can make a list in the first place! My brain cries if ever asked to choose.
Showtune may be on local radio, but it's not a local show. It's about the wonderful world of MT - from the early days to the future. That's why I am so thrilled to see regular listeners in Australia, Portugal and the USA. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
Today's excitement: Off to London to see the musical theatre stars of the future, enjoy some Sondheim, and hear songs from new musicals, all in #SSSSPOTY2025
This week's show brings you a track from new musical INDIGO @curveleicester.bsky.social . It's lovely, well worth a listen (rest of the show is OK too) mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
In the studio, ready to go. I pre-recorded the show yesterday due to technical issues, and I don't have any sewing with me this week😅, so I am going to try and open up the station chat if anyone wants to chat along. radioabbey.com hopefully the usual 'crowd' are in.
Off into the studio this morning to pre-record tomorrow's show (still experiencing few technical difficulties) I am delighted to be able to play you a song from @curveleicester.bsky.social 's production of new musical INDIGO this week. Tune in at 12 tomorrow on www.radioabbey.com
I just received another lovely compliment about show 180. I don't know what I did right that week but I wish that I did🤣🤣🤣🤣
I would be very angry if I had paid to see actors and I got avatars. I can watch TV at home free. Theatre is about the live experience.
Tomorrow! Sunday 1 June. Do come, Kenilworth/Warwickshire/anyone anywhere!
This week's show is one of my favourites. Sometimes you just fall in love with a playlist. It's always interesting to see how everything fits together, and there are definitely weeks that I like more than others. This is one of those weeks. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...
