Ross Noble: Poddin' On The Ritz

Recorded just before Ross's final Young Frankenstein show, it's the final episode in the series. Ross & Hadley discuss the end of phase one of Ross's transition to song and dance man, Ross gives an update on his first boss Cornelius Cliff, and they exchange gifts with one another. Plus, they're back on the phone with the legend that is Mel Brooks, the man responsible for this whole journey. Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management. Edited by Jack Bushell. Illustration by Ollie Mann.

Ross Noble and Hadley Fraser return for the penultimate episode of the series. They chat Ross’s time in Young Frankenstein coming to an end, try some cough sweets Hadley’s been given at stage door, and the Musical of the Week is The Witches of Eastwick, which starred Ian McShane in the West End.  PLUS, the boys are joined on the phone for the first part of a very special interview with the one and only Mel Brooks, creator of Young Frankenstein. Subscribe now to be the first to hear Part Two in next week’s Episode Ten. Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management. Edited by Ben Tulloh. Illustration by Ollie Mann.

It's Episode Eight, and Ross is back in the theatre (in the past!). He tells all about nearly soiling himself mid-show, he and Hadley Fraser reveal all about the Garrick Theatre's 'Seat of Death', and they're joined by Nic Greenshields, who plays Young Frankenstein's Monster.  Subscribe and rate/comment on Audioboom & iTunes, and stay tuned: in Episode Nine you'll hear an interview with the one & only Mel Brooks! Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management. Edited by Jack Bushell. Illustration by Ollie Mann.

Ross and Hadley celebrate Valentine's Day by discussing a ruckus at a performance of Bananaman The Musical, Hadley confesses to performing on autopilot, and the boys take some questions from Twitter. Plus, the Musical of the Week is Alan Jay Lerner's On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management. Edited by Ben Tulloh. Illustration by Ollie Mann.

Ross and Hadley are back in the dressing room for Episode 6, recorded in between a matinee and evening show. They chat royal theatre visits, Japan’s favourite foodstuffs, and Ross’s latest vocal warm-up. The Musical of the Week is Merlin, starring illusionist Doug Henning, and the boys are joined by Summer Strallen, who stars in Young Frankenstein as Inga the lab assistant. Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management. Edited by Jack Bushell. Illustration by Ollie Mann.

Ross and Hadley reveal what it’s like to be scolded in the dreaded show reports, share stories of sneaking away for naps in rehearsals, and name and shame an audience member who slept through 90% of Young Frankenstein. The Musical of the Week is Leslie Bricusse’s Doctor Dolittle, plus they’re joined by showbiz legend Lesley Joseph to discuss meeting Mel Brooks for the first time and how they all hate auditions. Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management. Edited by Ben Tulloh. Illustration by Ollie Mann.

Ross Noble and Hadley Fraser find out they’ve been nominated in the WhatsOnStage Awards, Ross documents a harrowing mid-show stage invasion, plus Dianne Pilkington (Elizabeth) unwraps a Kenneth Branagh snow globe. For this week's Musical of the Week, Ross is in the driving seat: he's written his own jukebox musical to the music of Cliff Richard. Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management. Edited by Jack Bushell. Illustration by Ollie Mann.

We’re back in the dressing room for Episode Three! Ross Noble and Hadley Fraser reveal their first Audience Member of the Week, Hadley reveals a mistake he made in a Young Frankenstein show after recording the last episode, and the Musical of the Week is Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s Lestat. PLUS: Lesley Joseph (Frau Blucher) and Perry O’Dea (Ensemble) are each given a Kenneth Branagh snow globe. Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management.  Edited by Ben Tulloh. Illustration by Ollie Mann

Ross Noble & Hadley Fraser are back in their dressing room in London’s Garrick Theatre for Episode Two. Hadley takes us through Ross’s career, from selling balloons as a stilt-walker to being voted 10th best comic in the world, and the Musical of the Week is Barry Manilow’s Copacabana. Plus, they venture up to the theatre balcony in search of Kenneth Branagh’s snow globes.  Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management.  Edited by Jack Bushell. Illustration by Ollie Mann

Ross Noble & Hadley Fraser kick off the series from Ross’s dressing room in London’s Garrick Theatre. Ross takes us through Hadley’s acting CV, does an impression of Mel Brooks, and the Musical of the Week is Starlight Express by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Richard Stilgoe. Produced by Séamus Murphy-Mitchell & Owen Donovan for Burning Bright Productions in association with PBJ Management.  Edited by Ben Tulloh. Illustration by Ollie Mann.

Launching Jan 3rd, Poddin' On The Ritz is Ross Noble & Hadley Fraser backstage at the Garrick Theatre in London's West End, chatting all things comedy, musicals, and Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein.