Originally staged by prisoners to fellow inmates, Luke Barnes collaborated with HMP Wandsworth to create a new piece of theatre with eight inmates about how they survive a life behind bars. This new production, performed in The Maria Studio, is presented by a cast of young men aged from 18 – 25, whose lives have all been affected in some way by the criminal justice … [Read more...]
Vegans in Theatre and the Performing Arts | Veganuary
The Vegan Society stated that there were 600,000 vegans in Great Britain in 2018. The number of vegans continues to rise. Veganuary is a charity inspiring people to try vegan for January and beyond! The Vegan Society was established 70 years ago but veganism has been around much longer. Evidence of people choosing to avoid animal products can be traced back over … [Read more...]
Interview with Ionica Adriana – Part 2
Ionica Adriana previously chatted with us at the beginning of 2018 (having then just finished appearing as Genie in Aladdin at the Princess Theatre, Torquay and again this year 14th Dec - 6 Jan 2019 in Sleeping Beauty) - with the year nearing its conclusion, we touched base with Ionica to see how 2018 has been for her. Q: What have been the highlights of the year … [Read more...]
Sam O’Hanlon & Charles Blyth – The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Direct from a sell-out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story arrives in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band and brass ensemble performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, … [Read more...]
Hara Yannas in Dealing With Clair at the Orange Tree Theatre
Richard Twyman directs Gabriel Akuwudike, Roseanna Frascona, Michael Gould, Tom Mothersdale, Lizzy Watts and Hara Yannas in Martin Crimp’s psychological thriller and disturbing satire on real estate Dealing with Clair, in a co-production with English Touring Theatre. The play was first seen thirty years ago at the Orange Tree, where several of Crimp’s early plays … [Read more...]
Q&A with Lara Genovese – Director of Bullet Hole
Freedom Tongues and Naiad Productions in association with Park Theatre present Bullet Hole by Gloria Williams, which is at Park Theatre from 2nd to 27th October 2018. Bullet Hole explores the relationship between three Black, British born women who are survivors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The piece explores the physical, mental and emotional effects this … [Read more...]
Interview with Lauren Kaye regarding I’m All In LIVE
Writer, Poet and Filmmaker Lauren Kaye unveils her debut stage production I’m All In LIVE at Camden Fringe, 15th August 2018 taking place at Camden People’s Theatre. Bringing you her passionate, humorous and thought-provoking spoken word, with salacious references from food to jewellery. Lauren chats to LondonTheatre1.com about her work and I'm All In. Q: … [Read more...]
Interview with Joey Hickman – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage is in the West End this summer, celebrating 10 years since its first UK tour. The show is at the Lyric Theatre, from 7th July to 2nd September 2018. Based on Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s much-loved book. Joey Hickman, who plays Boy, chatted with LondonTheatre1 about his career and the show. Q: Your credits … [Read more...]
Spamilton at the Menier Chocolate Factory – Q&A with Jason Denton
The Menier Chocolate Factory presents Spamilton: An American Parody - written and directed by Gerard Alessandrini. Cast includes Marc Akinfolarin, Jason Denton, Eddie Elliott, Liam Tamne and Julie Yammanee, with special guests Sophie-Louise Dann and Damian Humbley. The production renews Alessandrini’s collaboration with the Menier following Forbidden Broadway which … [Read more...]
Interview with Roanna Cochrane – London to Toronto
In 2013 Roanna Cochrane chatted with us about her career, which at the time included tv, film and stage. We thought it would be great to catch up and see how her career has developed from the Guildford Shakespeare Company to Toronto! Q: Firstly, why Toronto? Roanna: That's a good question. Most Brits looking to crack the North American market move to LA or New … [Read more...]
Interview with Moya Angela – Effie White in Dreamgirls London
Meet The Dreams - Effie, Lorell and Deena - three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history. Join the three friends as they embark upon a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the very limit. Moya Angela is an … [Read more...]
Interview with Christie Lee Manning from UnCorked Theatre
James Harris and Christie Lee Manning are directing a new immersive cabaret production due to open on 30th May, 2018 in The Grand Clapham, a historically iconic venue right in the heart of Clapham Junction. The production Welcome To The Grand is an experience that unearths the lives of five legendary women: Joan Crawford, Cyd Charisse, Ginger Rogers, Liza … [Read more...]