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Director Gary Clarke talks new LGBT+ show ‘DETENTION’: “Homophobia and transphobia have no ‘sell by date’”
Devised as the last instalment of his ‘Thatcher Trilogy’, Clarke brings this new theatrical experiment to the London scene — blending dance, spoken word, and conceptual video designs to portray the struggles of the LGBT+ community upon the introduction of Section 28. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist, to learn more about the creation of…
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Opera directors William Eley and Valeria Perboni talk upcoming new production of ‘The Magic Flute’: “We’re questioning whether what we know about good and bad characters is real”
The Greenwich Theatre hosts the world premiere of this modernized interpretation of Mozart’s masterpiece, bringing sci-fi elements into the narrative while also offering new perspectives to its themes. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creatives, to learn more about the development of the production and its papa-papa-papa-genesis. How does it feel to be bringing one of…
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Fenella Goodhart and Rachel Barnett-Jones talk new educational show ‘Transport Explorers’: “There are so many amazing stories and characters, I think I could never run out of plays”
The London Transport Museum goes full steam ahead with its latest theatrical proposal — taking audiences of every age on a ride across history by portraying two centuries of scientific breakthroughs and inventions in only 60 minutes. Guillermo Nazara chats with the venue’s Director of Learning and Participation and the show’s writer to learn more…
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Alexander Service talks upcoming new production of ‘Grease, The Musical’: “John Travolta’s version isn’t the full and final Danny”
Blackpool Grand Theatre and Pitlochry Festival Theatre go together to bring this brand new version of the classic musical, which will be playing on the summer nights from the start of next month. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s lead, to learn why this take on the iconic piece is the one that we want.…
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Writer Temi Majekodunmi talks new queer play ‘Positive’: “We are more than our trauma”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the world premiere of this new piece dealing with black masculinity, queerness, and the HIV stigma through a humorous, uplifting approach. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author, to learn more about the development of a show set to infect audiences with hope and sympathy. How does it feel to be bringing…
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Writer and performer Matthew Seager talks the return of ‘In Other Words’: “It’s possible to leave the theatre with a smile on your face and tears in your eyes”
Following its worldwide success with several 5-star-rated international productions, the show returns to the London scene for one week only to conclude its latest UK tour. Guillermo Nazara chats with its author and co-lead, to learn more about the development of this piece exploring the power of music on people with dementia and how its…
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Playwright Barney Norris talks new contemporary adaptation of Lorca’s ‘Blood Wedding’: “The words alone aren’t a translation, it’s everything in the show”
Following the success of his last play starring Asa Butterfield, Norris lands his latest creation on the stage of the Omnibus Theatre – transforming Lorca’s turn-of-the-century drama into a dark comedy set in modern-day England. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author, to learn more about the development of the piece and what prompted him to…
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Artistic Director Guillaume Pige talks Theatre Re’s new touring shows: “We are able to connect with audiences in an intuitive way”
Pushing the boundaries of storytelling through their mixture of music amd physical acts, the company presents their latest productions, exploring the fragility of the human condition through experiences of memory and pregnancy loss. Guillermo Nazara chats with the group’s lead creative, to learn more about the gestation of these pieces and how their real-life inspirations…
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Artistic Director Nick Williams talks upcoming Brassworks festival: “We want to be the beating heart of a creative community”
Following the success of its latest edition, the event returns to Woolwich Works for another year – featuring a broad variety of acts with performers of all styles and backgrounds. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man pulling the strings, to learn more about the initiative’s development and how it trumpets the company’s mission of bringing…
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Writer David Shopland talks upcoming play ‘Cul-de-Sac’: “I see a lot of people who fell into lives that don’t feel like they were made for them”
London’s Omnibus Theatre hosts the world premiere of this new coming-of-age play exploring the trials and tribulations of the millennial generation. Guillermo Nazara chats with its author, to learn more about the development of a show booming with everything but zee-mple matters. How did the idea for this play come about? Quite differently from most…
