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Drag performer Patti Boo Rae talks new festive show ‘Little Miss Christmas’: “Beauty pageants and the holidays have a lot in common”
Following the success of its initial run last year, the show lands on the London scene for two daily performances across the holiday season. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn what’s in store in this festive celebration of glitter, lipstick, and acceptance. How does it feel to be bringing the show to the…
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Writer and performer Alice Bloomer talks new one-woman show ‘For Puck’s Sake’: “Shakespeare wrote me the perfect moments for this”
London’s Etcetera Theatre hosts the world premiere of this solo piece merging two of the Bard’s most popular works. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creator to learn more about this dream of a play and if it’ll be done as we like it. How does it feel to be finally performing your own written solo…
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Lead actor Dean Logan talks upcoming West End transfer of ‘Gerry & Sewell’: “Geordies always manage to see the light at the end of the tunnel”
Following several successful runs in the fringe and regional circuits, the show will debut in the West End for the new year, playing at the Aldwych Theatre for a strictly limited run in mid-January. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its stars to learn more about this inspiring journey and what makes it purely belter.…
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Writer and performer Ailun Zhou talks debut play ‘Self Tape’: “Casting has started to feel increasingly like a lottery”
Following a five-year collaboration with director Robert Price, the actress premieres her first solo show inspired by her own experiences in the industry. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about the development of the piece and whether its portrayal of audition processes should be regarded as open call to action. How does…
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Artistic Director Urja Desai Thakore talks Pagrav Dance Company: “What truly defines us is our commitment to authenticity”
Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most prominent kathak dancers, the artist continues her lifelong endeavour to blend Western and South Asian cultures through productions, education, and well-being initiatives for patients and carers. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creative and performer to learn more about the company’s enduring legacy and its ambitious new projects…
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Director Max Elton talks upcoming new play ‘Most Favoured’: “Unlike with Meg Ryan, neither of these characters are faking it”
Following several critically acclaimed collaborations, including Not Now and Yes, So I Said Yes, the dramaturg-director reunites with playwright David Ireland with this new comedy, running at the Soho Theatre for the festive season. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creative to learn more about the development process, and how this two-hander about a one-night stand…
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Artistic Director Michael Walling talks Border Crossings’ 30th-anniversary celebration ‘CHECKPOINT’: “Theatre is an empathy machine”
The company honours three decades of existence with an upcoming showcase revisiting some key pieces in its extensive repertoire. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the group’s creative leaders to learn more about its long-standing mission — bringing unity in an increasingly fractured world. How does it feel to be celebrating a 30-year legacy? Before…
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Writer and performer Tanya-Loretta Dee talks world premiere of ‘LOOP’: “Infatuation feels safer because you can control the fantasy”
Following an extensive acting career across theatre, film, and television, the artist celebrates her playwriting debut with this solo piece exploring limerence through horror, real-life experiences, and folklore. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creative and performer to learn more about show’s development and how it will intoxicate audiences. How does it feel to have your…
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Composer & lyricist Jack Godfrey talks new musical ‘Hot Mess’: “I would like to think that Earth and Humanity do have a future together”
Following a triumphant original run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show is currently celebrating its first season in the London scene. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind the show’s score to learn more about its environmentalist rom-com plot, its development from a recycled germinal song, and the production’s globally warm reception. How does it…
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Artistic Director Chris Cuming talks NYMT’s 50th Anniversary: “Many young people do not know about theatre and the career prospects it can offer”
The company celebrated the milestone with a special event showcasing the history, artistry, and values that have defined its work for half a century now. Guillermo Nazara chats with the group’s guiding force, as they discuss the achievements and future goals of one of the UK’s biggest generators of new talent. How does it feel…
