EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 50 MIN
How Theatre Took Me Over The Rainbow With Ronnie Le Drew - Episode 432
from The Martin Talk Show · host Martin Colton
🎭✨ Step into a world where imagination takes centre stage and creativity knows no bounds! In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, host Martin Colton sits down with the legendary Ronnie Le Drew — the man behind Zippy from Rainbow — for an unforgettable conversation that celebrates the magic of puppetry, storytelling, and theatre’s power to inspire.🎙️ Episode 432: “How Theatre Took Me Over the Rainbow” is recorded at and supported by the Little Angel Theatre, a world-renowned home of puppetry that has been sparking imaginations since 1961. Together, we explore how this historic theatre continues to push creative boundaries while preserving the heart and heritage of puppetry.🧵 From his early days performing in his bedroom with toy theatres to working on beloved classics like Labyrinth, The Muppet Movies, and Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Ronnie shares a heartfelt journey filled with passion, artistry, and lifelong dedication. His story is a reminder that the art of puppetry is not just about strings and characters — it’s about human connection, imagination, and wonder.🎨 Whether you’re a theatre lover, artist, or dreamer, this episode will remind you why creativity matters and how the power of storytelling continues to shape us all.As always, connect with Martin via: 🌐 www.themartintalkshow.com#TheMartinTalkShow #Podcast #RonnieLeDrew #Zippy #RainbowTV #LittleAngelTheatre #Puppetry #TheatreArts #CreativeConversations #ArtAndCulture #PerformingArts #TheatreMagic #UKTheatre #BehindTheScenes #Muppets #HensonCompany #DarkCrystal #Labyrinth #Storytelling #ArtistsJourney #CreativeLife #InspiringStories #ArtsPodcast #CreativityMatters #BritishTheatre #ActingLife #ChildrenTheatre #ArtsEducation #CulturalHeritage #Imagination #PassionForArt
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🎭✨ Step into a world where imagination takes centre stage and creativity knows no bounds! In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, host Martin Colton sits down with the legendary Ronnie Le Drew — the man behind Zippy from Rainbow — for an unforgettable conversation that celebrates the magic of puppetry, storytelling, and theatre’s power to inspire.🎙️ Episode 432: “How Theatre Took Me Over the Rainbow” is recorded at and supported by the Little Angel Theatre, a world-renowned home of puppetry that has been sparking imaginations since 1961. Together, we explore how this historic theatre continues to push creative boundaries while preserving the heart and heritage of puppetry.🧵 From his early days performing in his bedroom with toy theatres to working on beloved classics like Labyrinth, The Muppet Movies, and Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Ronnie shares a heartfelt journey filled with passion, artistry, and lifelong dedication. His story is a reminder that the art of puppetry is not just about strings and characters — it’s about human connection, imagination, and wonder.🎨 Whether you’re a theatre lover, artist, or dreamer, this episode will remind you why creativity matters and how the power of storytelling continues to shape us all.As always, connect with Martin via: 🌐 www.themartintalkshow.com#TheMartinTalkShow #Podcast #RonnieLeDrew #Zippy #RainbowTV #LittleAngelTheatre #Puppetry #TheatreArts #CreativeConversations #ArtAndCulture #PerformingArts #TheatreMagic #UKTheatre #BehindTheScenes #Muppets #HensonCompany #DarkCrystal #Labyrinth #Storytelling #ArtistsJourney #CreativeLife #InspiringStories #ArtsPodcast #CreativityMatters #BritishTheatre #ActingLife #ChildrenTheatre #ArtsEducation #CulturalHeritage #Imagination #PassionForArt
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