In Conversation with: Robbie Westacott and Gillian McCall
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe Sat down with Robbie Westacott and Gillian McCall ahead of the fourth OSO Studio Writers Studio to learn more about their latest project.
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In Conversation with: Coral Bevan
Reading Time: 3 minutesCoral Bevan, tell us about Fisherman Jon (the show), your latest project. Fisherman Jon is a simple soul who has lived upon the waves, his whole life. Though he may seem content on his little boat, there…
In Conversation with Robbie Gordon and Jack Nurse
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe sat down with co-directors Robbie Gordon and Jack Nurse (with a special visit from writer Owen Sutcliffe) ahead of their show Òran coming to London Pleasance from 11-13th November 2024.
In Conversation with: Peter Tate
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs The Playground Theatre embarks on an exciting new collaboration with acclaimed Lithuanian director Saulius Varnas, we sat down with Peter Tate to discuss their latest project: The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, adapted from Fyodor Dostoevsky's powerful short story.
In Conversation with Yaron Lifschitz
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe sat down with Yaron Lifschitz, director of Australian contemporary circus company Circa ahead of the UK Premiere of Duck Pond, their reimagining of Swan Lake opening this Christmas at Royal Festival Hall.
In Conversation with: Benedict Esdale
Reading Time: 4 minutesCan you give us a brief summary of Folly to be Wise and the central themes it explores? Of course! The play is set over one night around two ex-best friends, boys who grew up together but…
FEATURE: Exploring the UK’s Political Landscape Through The Arts – Camden People’s Theatre Festival, “The State We’re In”
Reading Time: 4 minutesSince Labour's election win in July, there is a cautious hope among artists that systemic issues like food poverty and social care will be addressed. Performers at the State We’re In Festival express determination to hold the government accountable while highlighting the need for bold reforms in benefits and care systems, emphasizing human dignity.
In Conversation with Amy Englehardt
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe show IMPACT, presented at London’s Voila Festival, is a personal narrative blending memory, music, and multimedia. Inspired by a poignant trip to Lockerbie, it explores themes of grace amid tragedy. The performance, featuring original songs, aims to foster community through storytelling while maintaining an uplifting tone despite its serious roots.
In Conversation with: Ben Kernow
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary - With fast-paced storytelling, misbehaving props and over thirty characters to play, four actors cause havoc as they attempt to recreate the classic yet scandalous French novel Madame Bovary (1856), a book considered so controversial on its release that the author Gustave Flaubert went to court on charges of obscenity. With an eclectic soundtrack and slapstick choreography, Ha Hum Ah Productions and the Minack Theatre shake up the story of Emma Bovary highlighting the anarchy, humour and tragedy from the original in this fresh new adaptation. We sit down with Ben, one of the producers and cast members of The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary at Southwark Playhouse to hear more.
FEATURE: Traverse Theatre announces December sessions with stories from Edinburgh’s writing talent
Reading Time: 3 minutesBold stories that question the world and give voice to fear and hope - from Edinburgh and far beyond - fill the Traverse stages and popular bar this December.