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Playwright and actress Helen Anker talks upcoming new show ‘The Essence of Audrey’: “She was able to cover up a great deal of the real feelings she had whilst filming”
Following her performances in some of the hottest West End shows of the last years, the performer puts the writer’s hat on for this one-woman piece, as she explores the humanity behind one of the greatest legends in Hollywood history. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about the creation of this work…
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Theatre-maker Marina Hata talks new show ‘Shakespeare In Concert’: “It’s most natural to have dissonances in any life —and Shakespeare is, of course, full of them “
The author-director continues to develop this new choral piece inspired by the playwright’s legacy, combining excerpts from some of his most notable works with original music performed a capella. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creative to learn more about the making of this show and why there’s never too much of a good thing when…
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Director Rebecca Taichman and bookwriter Enda Walsh talk upcoming new musical ‘Sing Street’: “We all need to find our own voice in a pretty scary world”
The Tony Award-winning creatives join forces to bring the cult film to the London stage. Guillermo Nazara chats with the duo — to learn more about the piece’s development and how its 80s-themed narrative can rock today’s world. After so many years in the making, how does it feel to be bringing this show finally…
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Artistic Director Andy Franzkowiak talks Richmond Arts and Ideals Festival: “It’s about demonstrating how vital art in all its forms is to every day life”
The event celebrated its second edition last week, gathering artists from around the world as they explored the concept of cultural reforesting through a variety of immersive proposals. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind the festival’s machinery to learn more about its creation and mission to plant a better future in people’s minds. How…
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Playwright M. Kilburg Reedy talks upcoming show ‘The Daughter of Time’: “I have drilled down into the parallels between the Tudors and current examples of orchestrated disinformation”
London’s Charing Cross Theatre adds another world premiere to its roster with the stage adaptation of Josephine Tey’s historical murder mystery novel — running from the middle of the month until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s author — to learn more about her process along with her partners in crime…
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Writer Danny James King talks new play ‘Miss Myrtle’s Garden’: “There’s no need to visit the past when it visits you”
Currently running at London’s Bush Theatre, Danny James King’s latest theatrical endeavour digs into the relationship between an old woman with dementia and her grandson — as a new, stronger bond of trust and understanding blooms between the two. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author — to learn more about the development of a piece…
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Lead actors Danny Becker and Peter McGovern talk ‘Operation Mincemeat’: “It’s a glowing vindication of what happens when producers believe and invest in unknown talent”
As the show celebrates its second triumphant year in the West End, a new troupe of agents set base at the Fortune Theatre headquarters — determined to carry on with the laughter, tears, and heart of one of the best-received British musicals in the last few years. Guillermo Nazara chats with two of the production’s…
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Punchdrunk Associate Artists Stephen Dobbie and Colin Nightingale talk new immersive experience ‘ORIGIN’: “We live in a world where music has become quite disposable”
Following the success of its pilot tryout in 2023, the Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival returns this month with a new showcase featuring over 50 events, celebrating both culture and community through the theme of cultural reforesting. Guillermo Nazara chats with two of the creatives behind this proposal — to learn more about its concept of…
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Divina de Campo talks new upcoming drag musical ‘The Diana Mixtape’: “You need to get too far to realize that isn’t what you want”
The People’s Princess returns in spirit to the London scene through a raucous pop montage celebrating her life and legacy. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the actors stepping into the legendary lady’s heels, to learn more about the process of her camille-onic performance. How does it feel to be playing such a massive icon…
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Creative Thomas Gorham talks upcoming acrobatics show ‘GODZ’: “You won’t see this much skin in a Cirque du Soleil show”
Following its success in the fringe scene, the show lands on the West End for a strictly limited run — playing at The Peacock Theatre this week for four days only. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the developers of the piece, to learn more about its Greek mythology theming and big Zeus-sical theatre numbers.…
