The Milk Bar

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 381

Recorded at Molineux and in Al Jubail, KSA
This week we hear about Home at Seven from Brian Capron ahead of the show arriving at The Grand in November, Les McKeown of the Bay City Rollers tells us about his gig at The Robin 2 later this month, we hear from Felicity Ward about her set at The Art Gallery in October, Alison Dunne talks about Cloaks which arrives at The Arena this week, Robert Bowers warns of the dangers of Bad Pandas if you don't have a sock to hand and Tommy Flemming talks about Paddy which is on at The Place Oakengates next month. Music comes from Urbane with Kevin Bruerton on the line for a chat and we hear the new single from Obzidian with the boys popping into the studio for a natter.

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 380

Recorded at Molineux for release 1st October 2016
This week Suzi Perry tells us about her honorary degree from The University of Wolverhampton, Mike Read lets us know about his latest TV show 'Tin Pan Alley', we catch up with the stars ot The Witches of Eastwick from Trinity Musical Theatre and more of the cast of 9 to 5 The Musical join us to talk about the South Staffs Musical Theatre production. Jade Seker from The Haven lets us know about their Million Steps event and we have music from Sonificade with James Best joining us on the phone for a chat.  

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 379

Recorded at Molineux Monday 26th September 2016
This week South Staffs tell us about 9 to 5 the musical, WBOS let us know about their production of Aida, current MasterChef:The Professionals champion Mark Stinchcombe tells us about his 2015 win, we hear about the latest craft fayre in Brewood and find out about a tribute event featuring the music of Carole KIng and James Taylor at The Robin 2 later this week. Music comes from Nine Below Zero. 

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 378

Recorded at Molineux Monday 19th September 2016
This we we chat with Jacob Ifan about his role in The Tale of Two Cities at The Grand and Scott Bird lets us know about more of the current line up at the theatre, Janet Ellis shares news  of a recent survey that reveals kids are more imaginative than ever, Ray Quin and Chesqua spoke to us before playing at the Robin 2 last week and we are joined by Stourbridge Operatic ahead of their production of Legally Blonde taking to the stage. Also we find out about a national competition to find the best Cafe.

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 377

Recorded at Molineux Monday 12th September 2016
This week we find out about The Shawshank Redemption at The Grand from Jack Ellis and Ben Onwukwe, Duncan Goodhew MBE chats about the low levels of activity in kids of school age, Codsall Dramatic society drop in to tell us about their show later this month 'Ladies down Under' and Muscom appeal for additional cast members for 'All Shook Up'. we also find out about a charity event where you can meet two  Wolves heroes from the 80's , how you can book your Christmas party at Molineux and have music from Dawson Reigns.

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 376

Recorded at Molineux Monday 5th September 2016
This week on The Milk Bar we chat with Ken McCluskey who played Derek 'The Meatman' Scully in the film The Commitments and is part of The Stars From The Commitments at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on the 23rd of October, we find out about the Dodo Pad and their Acad Pad for students from Rebecca Jay the MD at Dodo Towers, YETGA turn up with a full on Zombie Apocalypse ahead of their 'Feast of the Flesh' at the Book Mark in Bloxwich later this month,Iam Billings and Phil Butler are in different Pantos this year and join us to tell us about them and we meet Andre Young to chat about his gym wear company - Frontline apparel.  Music comes from The Meow Meows with Hannah and Alex from the band. 

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 375

Recorded at Molineux for release Monday 29th August 2016
This week we chat with Jimmy Osmond about his show Moon River & Me and catch up with 2 of the cast ofThe Sound of Music - all of which is at The Grand very soon. Ray Quinn tells us about his new tour, Jason Guy lets us know about a Charity Wine and Cheese night and we there is news of a charity golf event being run by The Beacon Centre for the Blind. Music comes from The Rising and we chat with Chris Logan about the band and their latest single.

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 374

Recorded at Molineux Monday 22nd August 2016
This week Mike Dawes tells us about his part in Justin Hayward's band for their event at The Grand in September, we find about about the Jolly Joggers from Dudley Mind, we hear about the Triathlon event at Wombourne Leisure Centre this weekend, Skye Stuart lets us know about the return leg of the Black CountryFusion charity football match, we hear about a charity parachute jump and the Arena Theatre let us know about the extension of their friends scheme. Music comes from Robert Lan and Gary Quinn who both share their latest music.

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 373

Recorded at Molineux Monday 15th August 2016
This week Ewan Macintosh from The Office tells us about his role in the film A Dozen Summers, Harry Hepple lets us know about the back story to the sitcom Boy Meets Girl as Seasons 1 & 2 are released on DVD this week, Robert Bowers tells us about the release of the Brewood Pandas and Carl Laula shares her latest single and talks about some of her 25 years in the music industry. Music comes from Soley Mourning and the lads from the band join us in the studio.

Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 372

Recorded at Molineux for release Monday 8th August 2016
This week Megan Reece lets us know about her gig this weekend with JP, Cllr Phil Bateman tells us about the Wednesfield Canal Festival, we find out what is happening at the Newhampton Arts Centre with their events for kids over the summer holidays, Shropshire Lavender let us know about the 2016 growing season and we talk swimming with Luke Trout of Bilston Swimming Club. We have more music from American Young when Kristy and Jon join us on the phone for a chat and we also speak to Samuel Jack and chat about his new E.P.