London Theatre Interviews with Cast and Creatives

The Scary Bikers is an original comedy by The John Godber Company starring John Godber and his wife Jane Thornton opening at Trafalgar Studios on Thursday 4th April, 2019. When retired miner Don (Godber) and former private school teacher Carol (Thornton) meet by chance after both suffering a loss, they thought they’d found a new beginning. But a bike ride through … [Read more...]

In 2017, American born West End favorite, Lorna Dallas, returned to the cabaret world after a twenty-year hiatus. The reviewers were unanimous and unstinting in their praise. Cabaret Scenes raved it was "truly a once in a lifetime event not to be missed". Rex Reed of the Observer also chimed in that the night had "the kind of inspired singing that is as rare as a pink … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

David Bryan is known worldwide as a founding member of Bon Jovi. The band have just announced dates for a European Tour in 2019. David is also a talented theatre writer and composer penning shows such as Memphis that opened in the Shaftesbury Theatre in the UK in 2014 and also won 4 Tony Awards when it was on Broadway. Although David does not currently have a show … [Read more...]

Join Alex (X Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry), Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in Madagascar The Musical. This smash hit musical features all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Years ago I became hooked on the ground-breaking TV series The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Everything about it fascinated me, particularly the characters who included an attractive blonde astrophysicist played by American actress Sandra Dickinson. I’ve been a fan ever since and jumped at the opportunity to chat to Sandra and her co-star Jonathan Chambers during … [Read more...]

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...]

Last November I reviewed one of the most unusual one-person shows I’ve ever seen. The show was Awkward Conversations With Animals I've F****d and dealt with the very taboo subject of bestiality. Despite the subject matter, I found myself not only enjoying but really appreciating the story. Recently I caught up with the Linus Karp, who plays the plays ‘hero’ Bobby … [Read more...]