Broadcast on: 19 January, 2021

Freddy Burger Management are the leading entertainment & events producers and management in Switzerland, hosting some of the largest international theatre shows in the world. Sadly, in March 2020 the doors to their arena’s and theatres had to temporarily close, putting a stop to any live entertainment.


Broadcast on: 12 January, 2021

Memphis musician Jeff Hulett started playing drums at 16 years old. Around 21 he knew he wanted to be a songwriter and band leader. Today, Jeff plays in several Memphis bands, including Snowglobe and Me & Leah, as well as leading his own band. His music is eclectic, simple, and always a tad surprising.


Broadcast on: 5 January, 2021

2020 is behind us; a challenging year, to say the least! But plenty to look forward to in the new year - vaccinations are on the way, and hopefully with it, an easing of social distancing, quarantines and a resumption of travel at some point this year. 2020 was not without its merits: there was plenty of awesome new music which we've curated and showcased for you in this week's programme.

 

 


Broadcast on: 15 December, 2020

The Upper Strata combine guitar, bass and duelling vocals with loops, sequencers, beats, found sounds and videos. Their new album "Luap Elk" is released December 18, 2020.


Broadcast on: 8 December, 2020

On today's show, we had a little look behind the scenes of the upcoming Live Interactive Online Production of "Goldilocks and The 3 Bearz", produced by The Basel English Panto Group and hosted by Vantage Global.


Broadcast on: 1 December, 2020

The Semi-Circle is Basel's English language amateur theater group which has been staging plays and musicals for 45 years. These Covid-constrained times have made it difficult to put on a show, but The Semi-Circle have found a solution.


Broadcast on: 17 November, 2020

The Queen of Green, Carrie Aikman, shared some eco-tips for holiday shopping. Doing it all online this year? No worries - sustainable gifts abound online, and Carrie will help get you started.

Check out her abundant list of recommendations mentioned in the show:

https://www.changemaker.ch


Broadcast on: 10 November, 2020

Artist Pedro Martin Rojo made his triumphant return to The English Show to promote his group exhibition ART


Broadcast on: 3 November, 2020

Gilles Kröger, captain for Rhytaxi Basel, joined us in the the studio to talk about the company, its services and its special relationship with Basel. The company was founded in 2001 with one small boat and now operates four, offering sightseeing-tours, events, transfers, and long-hauls.