Maltings Matters

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! We're Back! Yes we know it's been a while, but we have had so much to do with the day to day activities of running the Maltings that we've not had a minute to think about the podcast. This edition features two interviews as well as the usual rundown of events coming up at Wells Maltings. This week we were joined by members of The Lounge -  Wells Maltings' Youth Club - to talk about the Lounge Open Evening  that is happening tonight (26th March). Also, somewhat unexpectedly, highly entertaining piano duo The Missing Coda dropped into the studio while we were recording . Benjamin Howell and Matthew Preston are two local music teachers who inspire their students not only through their teaching but also their performances as The Missing Coda. www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! A bit of a different podcast today. Simon, Issac and Mike reflect on some - and we do mean just some - of the events of the last year. There were many superb theatre, music and other events that we didn’t have time to mention. Let us know your favourites! Please write in to [email protected] with Podcast in the subject. Also write to us if you have any ideas for things you'd like to see at the Maltings in 2026. We would like to wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We'll be closed for a few days while we do some deep cleaning and other important maintenance that we just can't do when we're open for business.  www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! This will be the last Maltings Matters of 2025. Our next one will be New Year 2026, so look out for that 0n 1st January 2026 or just after. But what delights are waiting for you in this special Christmas Edition of Maltings Matters? Well... a couple of weeks ago we were privileged to host Shenley Productions version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, featuring 4 superb actors who you will have heard and seen in Films and TV (and possibly audio books and video games in one case). Sabina Franklyn, Jenny Funnell, Karl Howman and David Streames were with us for 4 wonderful performances. We were able to interview 3 of them for this podcast, though David Streames was filming when we recorded the interview and wasn't able to join us. If you saw the production you'll know how good it was, but in case you were unfortunate enough to miss it, Mike recorded one of the performances and we include a couple of extracts from the recording just to let you hear what you've missed! Also we had a visit from Wells Churches Together Choir who led us in some. traditional Carol Singing on Saturday and you'll hear a little from them. So we hope you enjoy this episode and all of us at Wells Maltings wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you soon.www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! A short Episode this week as Mike was busy with an assignment (or so he says) and left Simon to cope on his own with a little help from Ella (The voice who introduces  the podcast and reads the credits at the end. But though it may be short it is a bit of a scoop because we have an interview with Santa himself, direct from Lapland via Zoom. He talks with Simon about how much he is looking forward to Wells ChristmasTide. Not to be missed!www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! We hope your halloween wasn't too scary and as we enter the month of November and there's a definite chill in the air make, sure you keep wrapped up warm and avoid the winter illnesses that abound this time of year. One of last week's highlights was Revenge: After the Levoyah - a superb show, extremely funny and brilliantly acted, (those of you lucky enough to be in the audience will know that!) This week we switched the spotlight away from the performers and talked to someone who literally keeps the show on the road. Amy Daniels is the Touring Production Manager of this show and gives us an insight into her job. Of course, we also have a rundown of what's coming up over the next couple of weeks and yes we do mention the "C" word! Click on the play button now.www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Better Late Than Never!  Here's Episode 30, a bit later than we'd like it but we have been SO busy! Anyway, highlights of this week's episode are an interview with Christian Garrick, leader of the amazing Budapest Cafe Orchestra who are playing a sold show in the Handa Theatre at Wells Maltings tomorrow, and the return of the competition to win tickets for a future Maltings show. If you've not got your tickets already, you're too late! Book early for all Maltings events or you may be disappointed - tomorrow's concert will undoubtedly see a a few people turning up in the hope that there will be a seat left! Don't be one of  those people BooK Early in future.www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Hello Again  Everyone! The eagle-eared listeners amongst you will have realised that we didn't release a podcast last week. We do apologise for this, but sometimes there is more work to be done than we can fit in a week and other things have to take priority. However we're back with an interview with the people behind The North Norfolk Festival Of Literature and Landscape, Vicky and Charles Rangeley-Wilson. In addition Simon and Mike chat about what's coming up in the next couple of weeks at Wells Maltings. And there is mention of the Competition returning to the podcast...www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Episode 28 features an interview with Mary Lincoln whose one woman show, Marcella's Minute to Midnight comes to the Maltings on the 27th September and also we find out what it's like to have your 150th birthday party at Wells Maltings! "What?" I hear you say incredulously. Listen to the podcast to find out what we are talking about. All some sad news this week... Mollie, who apart from working Front of House in our cafe, makes the wonderful tray bakes and scones you have been enjoying in recent months is leaving us. Simon speaks to he to find out why. We had hoped to include another competition in this week's episode, but unfortunately we couldn't fit it all in. However, next week ...www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! First an apology as this episode is late being uploaded due to a very busy Sunday at the Maltings after a power cut the night before had disrupted our systems and the internet in parts of Wells was down so we couldn't take card payments or use our phones for half the day! This week we feature an interview with Ed Patrick who will be coming to Wells Maltings on Friday the 19th September with his show Catch Your Breath about the secret life of a sleepless anaesthetist! We also talk about NT Live Inter Alia which was shown last week and if you missed it, we are showing it again later in September.www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! What's happening this week? Well you might as well just listen and find out, but in brief, Simon and Mike chat about what's been happening this last week of the summer holidays. Do any of you know of a new Wells resident called Caspar who came and performed at the Pick of Open Mic last Thursday? We mention him in this week's podcast, so if you know him, please tell him. For all you cryptic crossword fans out there - or even those of you who find cryptic crosswords a little too cryptic -this week's guest on the podcast is Peter Moore Fuller, who will be presenting a Crossword Workshop on the 4th November at Wells Maltings. It's definitely something that Mike will be putting in his diary! As always, if you have any ideas for what you'd like to hear about on the Maltings Matters Podcast. Do you like our competitions? Let us know! Perhaps there'll be another one in the next episode.www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! What's been happening and what's to come at Wells Maltings in the near future. Writing that sentence reminded me of a certain Dickens novel, and, dare I say it, the dreaded C word is mentioned in this episode, but don't worry, we're not talking about it quite yet!www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! After the frantically busy Wells Carnival week we bring you another tale of the Flatly Amateur Acting Society (pronounced Farse) shenanigans, courtesy of Madelaine Sewter. Also, Simon takes you through the highlights of the entertainment we have coming up at Wells Maltings in the next couple of weeks.www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! This week is a bit different from our usual format because it's Wells Carnival Time! We take the roving mic out into the streets of Wells-Next-The-Sea and talk to some visitors and locals about the Carnival. If you've never experienced it we hope you will pick up some of the Carnival vibes from this week's episode and encourage you to come and try out the real thing next year! www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! It's the start of Wells-Next-The-Sea Carnival!  This week Simon once  greets the Royal Personage, Queen Katy. She tells us about some of the events happening during Carnival Week and what it's all for.  Also of course, the usual rundown of Maltings Events during the coming week. Due to a technical issue we missed out the two Local History Talks (on Tuesday and Thursday morning) in the events rundown for which we apologise, but check the website for full details. If you're interested in the history of Wells-Next-The-Sea (and if not why not?!) and we're sure you'll learn a lot of interesting things. Please note that we will be taking our roving microphone out to meet some of the visitors to the town as well as some of the residents.www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Our 21st Episode! Is there something magic about the number 7 and it's multiples?We're on the verge of Wells-Next-The-Sea Carnival and what's more, Wells Maltings is 7 years old today. Simon reminisces abut the Opening of the Maltings on 27th July 2018, we announce the winner of last week's Competition (was it you?) and Mike takes his roving microphone into the Handa Gallery to talk to Liz Jenkins of Norfolk Creations who bring their exhibition of Norfolk arts and crafts to Wells Maltings for the next few weeks. As always write to us at [email protected] to let us know if you have any ideas for things you'd like to hear about on our podcast. www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! This week we announce the winner of last week's competition and another opportunity to win 2 free tickets to a Maltings show of your choice! This week we feature Isaac with news of Maltfest, our very own Real Ale festival during Wells Carnival Week. Also, if you've been coming into the Maltings Cafe very recently you will have noticed our range of cakes and scones has changed! They're now made on the premises by Mollie, who has also introduced many more delicious gluten free options! Simon speaks to her about her baking. Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to enter this week's competition or to let us know if there are things you'd like to hear about on Maltings Matters. Don't forget to check out our website www.wellsmaltings.org.uk for fuller details of anything we've mentioned in the podcast.www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! It's Competition Time! This week we announce the first Maltings Matters Competition to win two tickets to any Maltings show in the next couple of months. Listen to the podcast to hear the question. Send your answers to [email protected].  Also, we speak to Andy Lindfield, Co-founder, Director and actor in DOT Productions. They were here on Saturday, (just yesterday in fact) performing their version of Jane Austen's Sense And Sensibility. But that's not all! MM Podcast Producer Mike talks to Simon about what he's doing  this week - somewhere other than Wells Maltings. He is appearing in Creakes Drama Group production of Murdered To Death. Tickets from  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cdg. And don't forget the competition! www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! In this episode Simon speaks to our Work Experience student from #AldermanPeelHighSchool who has been with us this week and also to Ben Woodward from Triple Threat Stage School whose students had two sell out performances of the young@part version of the Queen Musical We Will Rock You. And of course we have the usual rundown of what's happening at Wells Maltings in the near future. Please share our podcast with your friends and on your social media accounts. We want everybody to know about what we have to offer!www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Simon's on holiday, so Mike has taken over the podcast! This week I thought I'd highlight the Wells Maltings Open Mic Night. I thought that the best way to do this was to interview a couple of our regular OM performers, Carol Stubbs and Mike Thorpe. I asked them to come into the Maltings podcast studio and record a live performance for us of a couple of tracks, including one of Carol's own songs, which I have to say is very special and I know you will think so too. Remember that the Open Mic is TOMORROW on Tuesday 1st July so have a listen to the podcast straight away! I know you will want to come and hear Carol and Mike perform live. And of course the usual news of what's coming up at the Maltings over the next couple of weeks.www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Send us a text and tell us what you’d like to hear about in Maltings Matters! Sometimes we have more content than we can fit in a single episode of the regular Maltings Matters Podcast, so from time to time we  will upload a Special. This first special features a conversation that Mike, Technical Lead at Wells Maltings (and podcast producer and editor) had with four members of highly esteemed folk rock band, Tin Giants who are coming to the Maltings on Friday 27th June - just 5 days away - as part of their 2025 UK tour. You really don't want to miss this one. www.wellsmaltings.org.uk