I am a podcaster/broadcaster with 37 years of experience as a radio presenter with the BBC. I present and produce a number of podcasts including 'Just Imagine' for Imagine Theatre and 'Curve In Conversation' for Curve Theatre. I'm also an actor with more than 30 years of Pantomime experience and the stadium announcer for the Leicester Tigers Rugby Club. This channel includes playlists on a variety of subjects from Celebrity birthdays and my BBC career to Panto videos and home vlogs.
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Martin Ballard
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In the latest episode join me in the rehearsal room at CURVE theatre, Leicester to hear all about rehearsals for the latest Made at Curve co-production – LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, which opens here in Leicester before a major tour.
I catch up with @hannahlowther (Margot/Alternate Elle), Musical Director @cerysmckennamusic , @jocastaalmgill (Brooke), @jchatterton_ (Warner), @daisybtwells (Ensemble), @_louiewood_ (Ensemble) and the team at Performing Pets.
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This is the final part of our trip to the 2025 Christmas Markets in the German city of Cologne on my other channel MAIN STREET MARTIN. In the previous episodes we visited a number of Christmas markets, the chocolate museum, botanical garden and much more in this fascinating city. This time we are taking the train for a day in Dusseldorf.
https://youtu.be/QNYwSL6Ztp0?si=nuSJE...
Check out the previous episodes and other city break videos in places like Vienna, Salzburg, Lisbon, Porto, Brussels, Athens, Maastricht, Barcelona, Funchal, Valetta, Faro, Heraklion e.t.c.
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Coming soon, interviews with a guitarist who's been in several bands but formed his first as a teenager with Eric Clapton. There are also chats with a Coronation Street star, a Chaser, a famous female impersonator, a frontman from 1970's/80's rock bands, a game show hostess, a member of The Police and two of the men behind the 1980's Hit Factory. Please help the channel by subscribing and if you ring the notification bell you won't miss any of the future interviews. Thanks.
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In the latest episode of 'Curve In Conversation' I catch up with MATILDA’s ballroom loving mother Mrs Wormwood, aka. Rebecca Thornhill. As NOEL & GERTIE prepares to introduce audiences to a world of laughter, music and showbiz charm. Gary Tushaw tells me about taking on the role of Noël Coward.
A team of runners are preparing to take part in the Run Leicester Half Marathon and 10km as part of the Curve Run Challenge. They are raising money to help support Curve’s mission to ensure all young people, regardless of their background or financial circumstances, can access, enjoy and shape the future of theatre. I talk to Laura Kearsley of Nelsons about why she has volunteered to run for Team Curve.
Also in this episode, hear more from Curve’s Senior Lighting Technician and Curve Young & Community Company (CYCC) Tech group leader, Nathan Clamp, who tells me more about inspiring the next generation of theatre technicians thanks to The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre.
www.curveonline.co.uk/news/curve-in-conversation-g…
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On the latest episode of the Curve In Conversation podcast, I chat with director Julia Thomas about the Made at Curve Christmas family show, ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS. Director Paul Foster previews the revival of Kander and Ebb’s iconic musical KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, co-produced with Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton. Finally, I'm joined by BAFTA winner and Golden Globe nominee Cathy Tyson, who talks about her portrayal of Martha in Edward Albee’s classic WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
All this and more in this month’s episode of Curve in Conversation available now where you usually get your podcasts!
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My latest episode out now. Go to my playlists or follow these links: Imagine Website: imaginetheatre.co.uk/just-imagine-podcastApple Podcasts: ow.ly/EmXD50E35FdSpotify: ow.ly/kTQf50E35FcGoogle Podcasts: ow.ly/hqQI50E35FeOr simply ask Alexa! buzzsprout.com/1728607/episodes/17676076 pic.x.com/KCar4a6G1H pic.x.com/w9UZNwb2Pa
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The latest episode of the Curve in Conversation podcast is out now from your favourite podcast platform!
In this edition of Curve in Conversation, I chat to Schools & Community Partnerships Manager, Lorrine Douglas, all about the exciting line-up of fun, hands-on summer workshops for young people at Curve this August.
I'm also joined by Scott Graham, Artistic Director of acclaimed theatre company Frantic Assembly, as they celebrate 30 years of ground-breaking work with their latest production, LOST ATOMS.
Finally, Curve's Associate Director Cara Nolan offers an insight into playwright Edward Albee's unexpected inspiration for WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
6 months ago | [YT] | 1
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Morning guys, I just wanted to remind you that I've created two new playlists on the channel. You can now find all of the episodes from my podcast series 'Just Imagine' for Imagine Theatre here. The series is based on the British tradition of Pantomime and includes many famous names. Plus, I've created a playlist of my travel videos from my other channel @MAINSTREETMARTIN. Please check them out if you can.
Finally, I'm tantalisingly close to 1,000 subscribers. Could you help me by subscribing if you haven't already, please? Also, feel free to post links to the channel and spread the word. There are lots of celebrity interviews on the way in the next few months. Thanks
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This is the latest episode & third part of our series from a June 2025 holiday in the Algarve. This time we concentrate on a boat trip to observe dolphins in the Ria Formosa and beyond. Plus our visits to the nearby twon of Tavira during a summer festival We travelled with Jet2 from East Midlands Airport and spent two weeks exploring the coast, east of Faro from our base in Olhao. In this series, we also visited Faro and in part 4 we go to Loule and explore the walking trails in the Ria Formosa Nature Park.
https://youtu.be/EUHNLEoi3Vs?si=Zx0Jt...
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On my travel channel, 'Main Street Martin' you'll find two new episodes in the series from a June 2025 holiday in the Algarve. This time we concentrate on visits to the city of Faro. We travelled with Jet2 from East Midlands Airport and spent two weeks exploring the coast, east of Faro from our base in Olhao. In this series, we also visit Tavira and Loule, enjoy some music festivals, observe dolphins on a boat trip and explore the walking trails in the Ria Formosa Nature Park.
https://youtu.be/rm0hWI9kmMc?si=6ObbH...
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