I have had the lovliest feedback on this episode from a few people who said that they didn't truly appreciate Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel until they listened to Barry talk about it www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

This year's @radioabbey.bsky.social quiz is on halloween, so somebody suggested costumes, and well, I have to do something Musical Theatre based, so now I am scaling up a costume that I made for my daughter when she was 4 (she was Wicked obsessed) - never done this before, wish me luck!

This week's show is uploaded to mixcloud. Join me for some wonderful tracks that you'll know and love, and some that you may never have heard before, because that's what Showtune is about. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

In November I am going to be working 2 days a week in London (on a project that I am not allowed to talk about yet) This means that I won't have time to produce new shows and I don't have enough time in a week to do them in advance. Unless I can do an interview well in advance...

This week has been nuts, I have completely lost track of what day it is, but apparently it's Friday, so I am on @radioabbey.bsky.social at 12

There has been a change of plan - due to illness, The Shows We Used To Know at The Tree House Bookshop has been postponed until Oct 18th. We really would love to see you there! www.treehousebookshop.co.uk/events/2026/...

In other news, I now have a license to drive a fork lift truck - you don't get that with celebrity radio hosts😂😂😂

Is anyone else having issues with @castalbums.org it says that it has blocked me. It's an essential research site for a show like mine

I'm bringing this lovely West End cabaret to The Tree House Bookshop #Kenilworth next Sunday 27th What could be more lovely than Musical Theatre in a Bookshop? www.treehousebookshop.co.uk/events/2026/... Tickets still available

The Shows We Used to Know

Robert Hazle and Helena Northcote sing songs from forgotten British musicals, the favourites and the flops.

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5 years in, lots of lovely feedback & I am still nervous every time I put a show out. I'd love to find a way to reach a wider audience, but it's hard without the power of an established station behind me or a name to sell. Someone suggested I should get it reviewed, but the thought terrifies me

This week I've a song from Rodgers and Hart's biggest flop, 2 numbers from early British Musicals to give a taster of The Shows We Used To Know (coming to The Tree House Bookshop Sunday the 27th @ 5pm) + usual mix of songs from all eras & bit of trivia www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

I am going to be working in London 2 days a week in November and won't have time to research, write and record the show in its current format. Trying to think of things that I can do to build some in advance (bearing in mind that I have to produce a weekly show up until Nov too)

I wish that there was a version of the Wetherspoons game that involved books. I need so many books😂

The comments that I get that make me happiest are that people love the range of shows that I feature, and the depth of the research that goes into each programme - because that's what this show is about. I have achieved my aims www.mixcloud.com/showtune

This week's show - an hour's relief from the chaos in the world www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

I don't do reviews because I don't want to ever have to be negative about something that people put their heart and soul into. It does mean that I will always be on the outside of the circle looking in though.😞

If you love Rodgers and Hammerstein, please give this a listen (or even a share) Barry was wonderful to chat to. www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

My day job is in a place where one of the guys had to have it explained to him today who Julie Andrews is. I do this show for my sanity😂😂😂 www.mixcloud.com/Showtune

Showtune (Vicki)

Showtune (Vicki) is on Mixcloud. Join to listen to great radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts

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A fascinating speaker and some truly beautiful music. Well worth a listen www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

Not long now until this "unmissable" cabaret comes to Kenilworth For one 'early evening' only, Robert Hazle and Helena Northcote bring this popular West End cabaret to town. Experience in the wonderful intimate setting of a local bookshop. ticketsource.com/tree-house-b...

"The Shows We Used to Know" at The Tree House Bookshop

Tickets are now available for The Shows We Used to Know at The Tree House Bookshop, Kenilworth on Sunday 27th September 2026 at 5:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your ticket...

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Celebrate the beautiful musical that is Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel with me and my special guest, Barry Kester, author of Round in Circles www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

Showtune 240 - with special guest Barry Kester 04.09.26 by Radio Abbey

A Carousel special with Barry Kester, author of Round In Circles: The Story of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel

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I loved putting together this week's show. Barry Kester speaks beautifully on the subject and the music is heavenly! www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

On live at 12 on www.radioabbey.com

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Radio Abbey is an online radio station for Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

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Showtune on Radio Abbey (Vicki)@showtunera.bsky.social · 4w ago

I'm really excited to be talking to Barry Kester this week about his fascinating book 'Round in Circles, The story of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel' The show's packed full of music from several different productions. It's an extended edition on live at 12 on @radioabbey.bsky.social

I'm really excited to be talking to Barry Kester this week about his fascinating book 'Round in Circles, The story of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel' The show's packed full of music from several different productions. It's an extended edition on live at 12 on @radioabbey.bsky.social

I'm really excited to be talking to Barry Kester this week about his fascinating book 'Round in Circles, The story of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel' The show's packed full of music from several different productions. It's an extended edition on live at 12 on @radioabbey.bsky.social

I have been told by a couple of people whose opinion I respect that I put together the best playlists, that means a lot to me! This playlist is all about dreams www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

This week - it's all about dreams! www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/s...

I got a record number of listeners last week! Unfortunately it was the record for lowest ever.

I was very lucky in the Friday rush this week🥳

Suddenly realised that I have a lot of very exciting things coming up in the next month. I may get down about it at times, but doing this show has brought me some experiences that I would never have got otherwise♥️❤️♥️