The Milk Bar

Jason Forrest in the Milk Bar - Episode 827

Recorded for release W/C 28th April 2025
This week Traitor Charlotte talks Tea, Curtis Long lets us know about Rhyth ofd the Dance at the Wolverhampton Grand, we find out about a photography exhibition from Graham Stubbs, we chat with the Director and Writer of 'All My Pretty Ones' that debuts at the Birmingham Rep in May and we have music from Jules Knight.

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 826

Recorded for release W/C 21st April 2026
This week Dee Anderson, Daughter of Sylvia and Gerry Anderson chats about Growing up with Thunderbirds, Nathaniel Hall tells us about his show Toxic that is at the Arena Theatre in May, we find out about The Great Big Dinosaur Show, Rob Lane lets us know about his Inprov Comedy Workshop and  we catch up with Tinkers Farm Opera to hear about their latest show, The Producers.

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 825

Recorded for release W/C 14th April 2025
This week Scott Bird of the Grand Theatre walks us through the next 12 months of amazing shows, Scarlette Douglas talks home renovations and energy efficiency, we meet more of the team from Cirquoise, Gary Stevens lets us know about the Gatehouse Theatre's win at the Great British Pantomime Awards we preview the Bandai Namco Cross Store in Birmingham and Mike Dixon of Huggle Pets lets us know about their Family Fun Day.

Jason Forrest in. The Milk Bar - Episode 824

Recorded for release W/C 7th April 2025
This week Jo Wiley chats about Festivals and the joys of gardening, Cirquoise let us know about their Easter run at the Albrighton Garden Centre, we find out about an exhibition fro the Wolverhampton Sketchers, Central Youth Theatre share news of their Easter Workshops for 7-12 year olds and we talk chocolate Easter Eggs with The Chocolate Detective!

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 823

Recorded for release W/C 31st March 2025
On This week's show Poet Laurette Simon Armitage, Willenhall Musical Theatre, The Hygiene Bank, Tom Read Wilson and Cat the Vet.

Jason Forrest in the Milk Bar - Episode 822

Recorded for release W/C 24th March 2025
This week we find out about 'Dear Evan Hansen' at the Grand, 'Anything Goes' at the Garrick and the tour of 'Farm Boy' Across the nation. Will Mellor talks commitment, Izzie Balmer collections and Scott Harrison physique. We also find out about the Compton Care Golf Day.

Jason Forrest in the Milk Bar - Episode 821

Recorded for release W/C 17th March 2025
This Week Scarlett Douglas let's know what people are looking for ina new home, we find out about 'Pig Heart Boy' at The Grand, 'Everybody wants to be Ronaldo' at The Rep, Purple Zeppelin at The Gatehouse and 'The Shoddy Detective' at The Garrick. We also find out about the film 'Kama'

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 820

Recorded for release W/C 10th March 2025
This week Michael Larcombe tells us about his role in War Horse at the Wolverhampton Grand, Rod Bissett tells us about the Grange Players production of The Girl on the Train, we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Walsall Operatic Society, Kyle Williams lets us know about his Boxing Training and we find out about a campaign to get us moving from Sport England. 

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 819

Recorded for release W/C 3rd March 25
This week Duncan Goodhew lets us know about Swimathon 2025, we find out about An Inspector Calls which is at the Wolverhampton Grand this week, Brownhills Musical Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Forever Elton at the Stafford Gatehouse, Asha Manhot's involvement on the International Ms UK pageant and the re-release of the wonderful music of Harper 'n Hubble.

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 818

Recorded for release W/C 24th Feb 25
This week we find out about Handbagged at the WolverhamptonGrand, Sam Rabone lets us know about his latest Big Bostin' Variety Night at the Lichfield Garrick, Gary A Wales tells us about his charity parachute jump and we have music fom Beau Baowen and Wesson.