<![CDATA[Behind The Cues]]>Behind the Cues is a behind-the-scenes theatre podcast that pulls back the curtain on the real world of live performance, the chaos, the comedy, and the controlled disasters that audiences never see.

Hosted by Tom, the show dives into backstage culture, tech week survival stories, cue chaos, script mishaps, prop disasters, quick changes, and the strange magic that somehow makes every show still go on.

With a mix of sarcastic humor, candid conversations, and real-life theatre experiences, Behind the Cues explores what it actually takes to run a production, from headset gossip and last-minute fixes to the unsung heroes who keep everything moving when things fall apart.

Whether you’re a performer, technician, stage manager, or just someone who loves theatre, this podcast is your backstage pass to the messy, hilarious, and wildly human side of the stage — where the magic doesn’t happen onstage… it happens behind the cues.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:46:57 GMTFri, 23 Jan 2026 16:43:49 GMT60Tomm<p><b>Behind the Cues</b> is a behind-the-scenes theatre podcast that pulls back the curtain on the real world of live performance, the chaos, the comedy, and the controlled disasters that audiences never see. </p><p></p><p>Hosted by Tom, the show dives into backstage culture, tech week survival stories, cue chaos, script mishaps, prop disasters, quick changes, and the strange magic that somehow makes every show still go on.</p><p></p><p>With a mix of sarcastic humor, candid conversations, and real-life theatre experiences, <i>Behind the Cues</i> explores what it actually takes to run a production, from headset gossip and last-minute fixes to the unsung heroes who keep everything moving when things fall apart.</p><p>Whether you’re a performer, technician, stage manager, or just someone who loves theatre, this podcast is your backstage pass to the messy, hilarious, and wildly human side of the stage — where the magic doesn’t happen onstage… it happens behind the cues.</p>episodicTommthomasniblett123@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Ghost Light]]>in this episode I explore the spooky and mysterious side of old theatres, focusing on the tradition of ghost lights and sharing chilling ghost stories from various theatres. I delve into the history, superstitions, and experiences associated with theatre ghosts, and how they create a captivating and eerie atmosphere.

]]>699ae021-9209-4ad2-a3b5-a2741c9477b0Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>in this episode I explore the spooky and mysterious side of old theatres, focusing on the tradition of ghost lights and sharing chilling ghost stories from various theatres. I delve into the history, superstitions, and experiences associated with theatre ghosts, and how they create a captivating and eerie atmosphere.</p>no00:23:3616Ghost Lightfull<![CDATA[Monologue Moments]]>in this episode I share my personal connection to monologues, presenting a selection of my favorite monologue moments from various plays and my own writing. The monologues explore themes of self-discovery, mythical storytelling, the AIDS epidemic, comedy, and grief, reflecting the diverse and personal nature of theatre.

]]>d7e613d6-1783-4518-a1b2-b28d733f78edFri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>in this episode I share my personal connection to monologues, presenting a selection of my favorite monologue moments from various plays and my own writing. The monologues explore themes of self-discovery, mythical storytelling, the AIDS epidemic, comedy, and grief, reflecting the diverse and personal nature of theatre.</p>no00:22:4115Monologue Momentsfull<![CDATA[Backstage Chaos]]>In this episode I delve into the chaos and mishaps that occur backstage during theatre productions. I'm featuring your stories of unexpected disasters, humorous incidents, and valuable insights into the world of backstage theatre.

]]>a3a532b5-c2d6-46c7-8afe-b68991cc67cbWed, 29 Apr 2026 22:56:40 GMT<p>In this episode I delve into the chaos and mishaps that occur backstage during theatre productions. I'm featuring your stories of unexpected disasters, humorous incidents, and valuable insights into the world of backstage theatre.</p><p></p><p></p>no00:29:5014Backstage Chaosfull<![CDATA[curtain call favourites]]>In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and talking about some of my all-time favourite plays and musicals—the ones I’ve performed in, the ones I’ve watched from the audience, and the ones that still live rent-free in my head years later.

I share some of the shows that completely stole my heart, a few memories, and some of the chaos that naturally comes with live theatre (because if something can go wrong on stage… it usually does). I also give a shout-out to the amazing friends, castmates, and production companies I’ve been lucky enough to work with—because let’s be honest, theatre would be a lot less fun without the people you’re frantically whispering lines to in the wings.

Expect plenty of theatre love, a few questionable stage memories, and a celebration of the productions and people that make all the rehearsals, missed cues, and last-minute costume fixes totally worth it.

]]>9a663796-9c0d-49fe-9dfd-10e66e38aa9eMon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and talking about some of my all-time favourite plays and musicals—the ones I’ve performed in, the ones I’ve watched from the audience, and the ones that still live rent-free in my head years later.</p><p>I share some of the shows that completely stole my heart, a few memories, and some of the chaos that naturally comes with live theatre (because if something can go wrong on stage… it usually does). I also give a shout-out to the amazing friends, castmates, and production companies I’ve been lucky enough to work with—because let’s be honest, theatre would be a lot less fun without the people you’re frantically whispering lines to in the wings.</p><p>Expect plenty of theatre love, a few questionable stage memories, and a celebration of the productions and people that make all the rehearsals, missed cues, and last-minute costume fixes totally worth it.</p>no00:17:1413curtain call favouritesfull<![CDATA[Quick Change Complete]]>In this episode I delve into the art of quick changes in theatre and performance, exploring the magic and skill behind these transformations.

I cover some of my most favourite. iconic quick changes from various productions, including Frozen, Heathers the musical, Legally Blonde, Drag Race Season 7, Wu Opera, and magician quick changes.

come listen to find out what goes in to the best quick changes in modern history!

]]>742464b1-25cd-40b2-b771-ca2374fea961Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:11:42 GMT<p>In this episode I delve into the art of quick changes in theatre and performance, exploring the magic and skill behind these transformations. </p><p>I cover some of my most favourite. iconic quick changes from various productions, including Frozen, Heathers the musical, Legally Blonde, Drag Race Season 7, Wu Opera, and magician quick changes.</p><p>come listen to find out what goes in to the best quick changes in modern history!</p>no00:20:5712Quick Change Completefull<![CDATA[introductions]]>Welcome to the very first episode of Behind the Cues. In this opening episode, is my introduction, my background in theatre, and how I somehow ended up spending most of his life backstage instead of in the spotlight.

From my first shows and early mishaps to lessons learned in life, I share my journey through the world of theatre, the moments that shaped me, and the experiences that led to the creation of this podcast. It’s part origin story, part love letter to backstage life, and part “how did I survive that?”

]]>d9b377cd-ba0b-4d1d-a8b3-27d1c76d6e22Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:28:42 GMT<p>Welcome to the very first episode of <i>Behind the Cues</i>. In this opening episode, is my introduction, my background in theatre, and how I somehow ended up spending most of his life backstage instead of in the spotlight.</p><p>From my first shows and early mishaps to lessons learned in life, I share my journey through the world of theatre, the moments that shaped me, and the experiences that led to the creation of this podcast. It’s part origin story, part love letter to backstage life, and part “how did I survive that?”</p>no00:16:1111introductionsfull<![CDATA[Promo]]>🎭 Behind the Cues is the podcast that finally lets the backstage crew talk. From gossip on headset to near-disasters no one in the audience ever noticed, we’re pulling back the curtain on the chaos, the comedy, and the people who actually make theatre happen.

Join us as we spill stories, celebrate the unsung heroes, and prove that the real magic doesn’t happen under the spotlight... It happens behind the cues.

If you love theatre, live for tech week chaos, or just enjoy hearing how close everything came to falling apart… this one’s for you.

]]>d3e810a8-abfa-488b-9ad0-a16a46addca1Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:32:28 GMT<p>🎭 <b>Behind the Cues</b> is the podcast that finally lets the backstage crew talk. From gossip on headset to near-disasters no one in the audience ever noticed, we’re pulling back the curtain on the chaos, the comedy, and the people who actually make theatre happen.</p><p>Join us as we spill stories, celebrate the unsung heroes, and prove that the real magic doesn’t happen under the spotlight... It happens behind the cues.</p><p>If you love theatre, live for tech week chaos, or just enjoy hearing how close everything came to falling apart… this one’s for you.</p>no00:01:28Promotrailer