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Writer James Fritz talks new play ‘Mankind Forever’: “The minds of the young have always been hot property”
With a successful portfolio including several well-known titles such as The Flea and the Olivier Award-nominated Four Minutes Twelve Seconds, the National Youth Theatre alumn returns to his roots this year with a new play featured as part of the company’s renowned StoryFest. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author to learn more about the piece’s…
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Recipients of Royal Court’s Young Playwrights Award discuss the future of new theatre: “If we don’t explore new work, we limit our understanding of what theatre can be”
Continuing its endeavour to nurture new talent, the Royal Court has once again welcomed teenagers across the UK to put their vision and creativity into the blank page. Guillermo Nazara chats with this year’s recipients of the 16-18 prize to learn more about their work and the situation of the arts in a not-so-favourable education…
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Playwright Eleanor Tindall talks London return of ‘Tender’: “Repressing queerness is only getting worse with the increased hostility towards LGBTQIA+ people”
Following a critically acclaimed inaugural run in 2024, the play transfers to the Bush Theatre’s main house in an upgraded production also featuring new material and cast members. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s creator to learn more about her and the piece’s journey over the years, and its depiction of queer relationships in a…
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Melissa Errico talks upcoming London concert: “I hope I’ll never be done growing and changing with Michel Legrand”
Following her performances at Crazy Coqs and the Cadogan Hall, the Broadway actress returns to London’s cabaret scene with a debut concert at Ronnie Scott’s, which will honour the oeuvre of the renowned composer and long-time collaborator, Michel Legrand. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about this unique event and why every…
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Co-Founder of Guildford Shakespeare Company and performer Sarah Gobran talks 20th anniversary season: “There’s simply nothing quite like experiencing Shakespeare outdoors”
With a well-established legacy as pioneers in their hometown, the group celebrates their latest milestone with a special double-bill production delivered in collaboration with the Orange Tree Theatre. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about their work over the last two decades, upcoming projects, and how their newest show connects one of…
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Creative Romain Rachline Borgeaud talks London return of ‘STORIES’: “I want people to build their own plot”
Following a complete sellout during its latest London stay, the show returns to the Peacock Theatre for the autumn season, where it will play a two-week run before embarking on a national tour. Guillermo Nazara chats with the piece’s composer, director, and choreographer to learn more about the piece’s development and what makes it a…
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Director Yngvild Aspeli talks Plexus Polaire’s new production ‘Dracula – Lucy’s Dream’: “I was interested in how the story reveals the complexity of being human”
Known for its visually arresting puppet-based productions such as Moby Dick (Barbican), the company heads to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe festival with this new proposal based on Stoker’s classic novel. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s director to learn more about its development and their decision to sink their teeth in this subject. How does…
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Actress Helena Devereux talks comedy show ‘Monarchs Anonymous’: “You are not being hit over the head with the history stick”
Known for its visually arresting puppet-based productions such as Moby Dick (Barbican), the company heads to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe festival with this new proposal based on Stoker’s classic novel. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s director to learn more about its development and their decision to sink their teeth into this subject. How does…
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First Artist Anri Sugiura talks ENB’s upcoming production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’: “You can feel the pure joy of dancing”
Following the success of previous classical productions such as Cinderella and Swan Lake, the English National Ballet returns to the Royal Albert Hall with Kenneth MacMillan’s timeless adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its prima ballerinas to learn about the piece’s highlights and how it will put audiences under a…
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Writer and performer Drew Lausch talks upcoming Ed Fringe show ‘Friendliest’: “Queer kids are still forced to become little psychologists far earlier than straight kids”
The American comedian lands on the Ed Fringe stage with a bold, lively, and deeply personal show exploring the struggles of growing up queer in an unaccepting world. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer to learn more about the piece’s development and how a story about creating the first gay superhero clashes with the kryptonite…
