The talented Orla Sanders returns to the Camden Fringe with a brand new and very ambitious show this year: a one woman “Twelfth Night”. You can catch this mammoth undertaking of twelve characters and 7,500 words performed by one actress in just sixty minutes at the Etcetera Theatre on August 23rd and 24th (1.30pm). Here,... Continue Reading →
Interview: Ali Azhar Talks “Around the World in 80 Days”
Ali Azhar is a French-Moroccan actor born in Paris. He studied classical theatre in Paris and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. He also studied dance at Broadway Dance Centre in New York. His latest credits include “Glory” (Red Ladder Theatre Company), “Landscapers” (HBO/SKY), “Henry V”/“The Tempest” (Shakespeare Rose Theatre) and “Top Boy” (Netflix).... Continue Reading →
Interview: Ulrika Krishnamurti Talks “Around the World in 80 Days”
Ulrika Krishnamurti’s artistic journey began at age 12 with “Rockford”, a coming-of-age cult classic by acclaimed filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor. Her theatre credits include “Made in India” (a performance which earned her an Off West End award nomination), “Pink Sari Revolution” and “The Government Inspector”. Film/Television credits include “Holby City”, “The Anushree Experiments” and “Dead Men... Continue Reading →
Interview: Ralph Fiennes Talks “Four Quartets”
Actor Ralph Fiennes is just as comfortable with Shakespeare and Ibsen as he is starring in some of the biggest film franchises in the world – James Bond or Harry Potter, for example. Now he’s taking a one-man production of TS Eliot’s epic poem cycle “Four Quartets” on a tour of regional theatres, including York... Continue Reading →
Interview: Sean McKenzie Talks Park Bench Theatre’s “The Park Keeper”
Park Bench Theatre is back! Sean McKenzie is set to star in The Park Keeper, which runs 9 - 17 July 2021 and will play to socially distanced audiences at The Friends Garden, Rowntree Park. Written by the Olivier Award-winning Mike Kenny and celebrating 100 years of Rowntree Park, the story sees a hard-working Park... Continue Reading →
Interview: Linus Karp Talks “how to live a jellicle life”
Following two sold out runs, Linus Karp’s "how to live a jellicle life: life lessons from the 2019 hit movie musical 'cats'" is heading out on tour and is set to play at 21 venues across the UK (until March 11th 2022). Billed as “a silly, stupid and queer show all about my love for... Continue Reading →
Interview: Georgie Bailey & Hal Darling Talk ChewBoy Productions’ “Tethered”
ChewBoy Productions are back with a new show! “Tethered”, a ‘madcap caper’, is set to play The Lion and Unicorn from 20th - 24th July 2021... live and in person! I caught up with co-founders of the company Georgie Bailey and Hal Darling (also playing both roles in this two-hander) ahead of ChewBoy’s return to... Continue Reading →
Interview: Julie Hesmondhalgh Talks Returning to the Stage in “The Greatest Play in the History of the World”
Currently back on our screens in the BBC drama “The Pact”, Julie Hesmondhalgh is also returning to the stage this month in Ian Kershaw’s “The Greatest Play in the History of the World”. Here, she talks about her love of theatre, her screen roles and returning this ‘universal love story that celebrates the human race... Continue Reading →
Guest Voice: Victoria Smith on Fundraising for the Arts
The word theatre can mean different things to each of us. An annual family pantomime trip, concert, ballet, opera, play, musical, or even a school concert where you proudly see your child on stage for the very first time. Theatres allow performers to present so many different and exciting genres for audiences to experience. Live... Continue Reading →
Interview: Victoria Smith Talks Fundraising with #TheatreFor1Pound
It’s been a tough year for the arts industry, that’s for sure. With closures and hopeful partial re-openings dominating the news feeds, the industry has been working nose to the grindstone for months. Victoria Smith, like others, has decided to take some action and do what she can to support. In September, the fundraising initiative... Continue Reading →