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George Hand

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A podcast dedicated to my love of all things musical theatre and the west end... In each show I shine the spotlight on a particular musical and share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers

11/30/2025

Freaky Friday

In Episode 9 of Showtime Season 4 it's all about the musical Freaky Friday as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers... Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/pp5b9vutvtoAbout the ShowFreaky Friday the Musical is a contemporary musical based on the 1972 novel and subsequent Disney films. It follows a mother and teenage daughter who magically swap bodies and must navigate each other's lives for a single day to switch back. The musical is known for its fresh score, comedic and emotional storyline, and themes of empathy and family love.

38 min
10/20/2025

13 Going on 30

In Episode 8 of Showtime Season 4 it's all about the musical 13 Going on 30 as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers... Check out the audio version here - https://youtu.be/Fdw9MBJN4zsAbout the ShowJenna Rink is an adorably awkward 13 year-old girl who wishes she could skip over the misery of High School. When her birthday wish comes true, Jenna magically wakes up as an adult to find herself “thirty, flirty and thriving” as the editor of a fashion magazine with a seemingly perfect life. But as she gradually unravels the mystery of what kind of person she has become, she goes on a journey to work out what – and who – really matters.

26 min
09/15/2025

Here and Now

In Episode 7 of Showtime Season 4 it's all about the musical Here and Now as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers... Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/dJPiCUnK80MAbout the ShowWelcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it's Friday night, the vibe is right, and everyone's dancing in the aisles. But when Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy. Have they all lost their chance of a 'happy ever after'? Or does love have other plans in store…?

1h 8m
06/30/2025

Bonnie and Clyde

In Episode 6 of Showtime Season 4 it's all about the musical Bonnie and Clyde as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers... Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/dGQD7IkJtvY About the Show"Bonnie & Clyde" is a musical that tells the story of the infamous American criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who gained notoriety during the Great Depression for their bank robberies and subsequent crime spree. The musical focuses on their love story, their ambition forfame, and the downward spiral their reckless behavior leads them into.

30 min
05/09/2025

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

In Episode 5 of Showtime Season 4 it's all about the musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers... Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/1oBaEpwFQUY About the ShowJoin us as we follow Quasimodo, the gentle bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and his journey to find acceptance and love in a world that shuns him. Alongside the courageous Esmeralda and the conflicted Claude Frollo, the story unfolds with themes of compassion, justice, and the resilience of the human spirit.

58 min
04/30/2025

Chess

In Episode 4 of Showtime Season 4 it's all about the musical Chess as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers... Check out the video version here - About the Show "Chess" is a musical that tells the story of a romantic triangle and political intrigue surrounding a World Chess Championship during the Cold War. It features two chess grandmasters, one American and one Russian, who are also rivals for the love of a Hungarian refugee woman. The musical explores themes of love, competition, and the manipulation of international politics. 80s, in which superpowers attempt to manipulate an international chess championship for political ends.

44 min
03/05/2025

Warriors

In Episode 3 of Showtime Season 4 it's all about the musical Warriors as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers... Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/iVj5uGXzzZA About the ShowWarriors blends hip-hop, musical theatre, and diverse music styles that reflect New York City, reimagining the story with a gender-flipped perspective. The story follows an all-female gang navigating a treacherous journey through New York City following the murder of a gangleader,

1h 13m
02/26/2025

Dear Evan Hansen

In Episode 2 of Showtime Season 4 it's all about the musical Dear Evan Hansen as I share my thoughts about what I loved about the show as well as tell you all about my favourite characters and musical numbers... Check out the video version here - https://youtu.be/F5CO8EPZB6Q About the ShowDear Evan Hansen follows Evan Hansen, a high school senior with social anxiety, "who invents an important role for himself in a tragedy that he did not earn".

50 min

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Creator

George Hand
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

43
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

Showtime

Showtime

Episodes

Freaky Friday

13 Going on 30

Here and Now

Bonnie and Clyde

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Chess

Warriors

Dear Evan Hansen

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