Episodes
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| 20120415 | Ken Bruce is live at London's Royal Opera House, for the Olivier Awards as BBC Radio 2 brings the glamour and excitement of the biggest night in the British theatre calendar to the airwaves. He is joined by Anneka Rice, who's on the red carpet, interviewing the stars as they arrive. Critically-acclaimed Sweeney Todd stars, Imelda Staunton and Radio 2's own Michael Ball, host the 36th Laurence Olivier Awards, which celebrate performance, direction, choreography and technical achievements across theatre, musical theatre, opera and dance. The RSC's Matilda The Musical leads this year's shortlist, with nominations in ten categories; while The National Theatre lead the way for plays with an impressive 15 nominations, including recognition for hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, musical London Road, and Danny Boyle's Frankenstein. This year also sees the return of the Audience Award for the Most Popular Show, decided entirely by members of the public and presented by Radio 2. Billy Elliot The Musical, Jersey Boys, Les Mis退rables and Wicked are the four shows that have made it onto the shortlist, as announced on the Elaine Paige Show back in February. And another Radio 2 regular, Sir Tim Rice, will receive the Special Award in recognition of a career which has seen him win Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony and Grammy Awards, been recognised with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and inducted into the Songwriters' Hall Of Fame. This year's ceremony will also include performances from the casts of Matilda, Singing In The Rain, South Pacific, Ghost, Betty Blue Eyes, The Wizard of Oz. London Road, Shrek the Musical and more, performing with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Ken Bruce is live at London's Royal Opera House for the 36th Laurence Olivier Awards. Coverage of the Olivier Awards, which recognise excellence in professional theatre. Ken Bruce is live at London's Royal Opera House, for the Olivier Awards as BBC Radio 2 brings the glamour and excitement of the biggest night in the British theatre calendar to the airwaves. He is joined by Anneka Rice, who's on the red carpet, interviewing the stars as they arrive. Critically-acclaimed Sweeney Todd stars, Imelda Staunton and Radio 2's own Michael Ball, host the 36th Laurence Olivier Awards, which celebrate performance, direction, choreography and technical achievements across theatre, musical theatre, opera and dance. The RSC's Matilda The Musical leads this year's shortlist, with nominations in ten categories; while The National Theatre lead the way for plays with an impressive 15 nominations, including recognition for hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, musical London Road, and Danny Boyle's Frankenstein. This year also sees the return of the Audience Award for the Most Popular Show, decided entirely by members of the public and presented by Radio 2. Billy Elliot The Musical, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables and Wicked are the four shows that have made it onto the shortlist, as announced on the Elaine Paige Show back in February. And another Radio 2 regular, Sir Tim Rice, will receive the Special Award in recognition of a career which has seen him win Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony and Grammy Awards, been recognised with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and inducted into the Songwriters' Hall Of Fame. This year's ceremony will also include performances from the casts of Matilda, Singing In The Rain, South Pacific, Ghost, Betty Blue Eyes, The Wizard of Oz. London Road, Shrek the Musical and more, performing with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Ken Bruce is live at London's Royal Opera House for the 36th Laurence Olivier Awards. Coverage of the Olivier Awards, which recognise excellence in professional theatre. | |
| Olivier Awards | 20130428 | Ken Bruce is commentating live at London's Royal Opera House for the 37th Olivier Awards capturing the news, performances and interviews from the biggest night in the British theatre calendar. The Awards Ceremony will be presented by double Olivier Award winning Actress Sheridan Smith and her co-host will be none other than, Downton Abbey's Earl of Grantham himself - Hugh Bonneville, as previous hosts Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton may have their hands full, they are nominated themselves on this illustrious evening. Radio 2 presenter Anneka Rice will be rubbing shoulders with the great and the good of the theatre world coming live from the glittering Red Carpet and of course Elaine Paige will be presenting the Olivier for the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award. And to add to this prestigious evening, it has just been announced that amongst the star performers and presenters are Broadway stars and Glee co-actors Matthew Morrison and Idina Menzel who are set to appear at the ceremony. Ken Bruce is live at London's Royal Opera House. Coverage of the Olivier Awards, which recognise excellence in professional theatre. |
| The Olivier Awards 2014 With Michael Ball | 20140419 | Michael Ball presents highlights of the 2014 Olivier Awards which took place at London's Royal Opera House on Sunday night. We'll hear special live performances from Broadway star Bernadette Peters, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mamma Mia! and all four hit productions which were up for the Radio 2 Audience Award. Mark Shenton, theatre critic for The Stage newspaper joins Michael to look ahead to some of the exciting plays and shows which could win big next year. And Radio 2's Anneka Rice is backstage with the winners, getting their immediate reaction to their victories, and their thoughts on being part of the show. So fresh from the stage, what do Benny and Bjorn really think of Mamma Mia! and why does Elaine Paige think Les Miserables is so beloved? Michael Ball presents highlights of the 2014 Olivier Awards. Coverage of the Olivier Awards, which recognise excellence in professional theatre. |