Interviews
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Festivals24:7 Theatre Festival: Ten Years, Ten Plays, Ten Questions
A theatre festival dedicated exclusively to new writing and emerging artists is a brave concept, but those who take a chance on 24:7 can expect to reap rewards. This year's writers offer insights into their plays Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
InterviewsThe Sweetest Revival: A Taste of Honey
Shelagh Delaney's 1950s masterpiece A Taste of Honey comes to the Lowry in a revival with Rebecca Ryan, star of TV's Shameless, in the lead role. We ponder the longevity of this 'magic play' Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
InterviewsThinking Outside of the Black Box: Physical Fest 2014
It’s time for Liverpool to make like Olivia Newton-John: let’s get physical Read more »| 08 May 2014 -
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Stories of Old: The Last Days of Troy
Can history's oldest narrative be revived for a contemporary audience? The involvement of Simon Armitage and Lily Cole is sure to help, right? Nick Bagnall discusses his latest production, The Last Days of Troy Read more »| 29 Apr 2014 -
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It's the Merry Month of May!
One month closer to summer means one month closer to the Edinburgh Fringe and the Edinburgh International Festival. However, before critics start to run amok up and down the Royal Mile, Glasgow has a few festive events of its own Read more »| 28 Apr 2014 -
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Dancebase summer term: Shall we dance?
We send our Theatre ed along to Dance Base to have a go at one of their classes Read more »| 08 Apr 2014
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Theatre as Research: The Hunger for Trade project
A collaboration across theatres and continents, Hunger for Trade is a performing-arts response to the international food crisis. Playwright Simon Stephens heads up the Royal Exchange Theatre's involvement – and considers the history of a humble nectarine Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
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Nights at the Circus
Cirque du Soleil's new show comes to Glasgow next month – we have a word with some of the performers, and talk to Bright Night International, helping to train the next generation of circus performers in time for the Commonwealth Youth Circus this summer Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
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Curtains Up: Liverpool's Everyman reopens
As Liverpool's Everyman theatre reopens its doors after a two-year revamp, artistic director Gemma Bodinetz shares her vision for a democratic but daring space Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
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Up Close: Project XXX
A new play touring the Northwest attempts to open up the conversation surrounding teenage sex, and sex on film. Kim Wiltshire explains the idea behind Project XXX Read more »| 06 Feb 2014 -
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Open Access Arts: Cachín Cachán Cachunga! turns 5
Cachín Cachán Cachunga! turns five this February Read more »| 27 Jan 2014 -
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National Theatre of Scotland previews 2014 season, with Rona Munro, David Greig and others
This year, the National Theatre of Scotland tackles the question of Scottish identity head-on, presenting a programme of plays that engages with the history, the future and the character of the nation Read more »| 23 Jan 2014 -
InterviewsTraverse 50: A Year Later
A year on from the Traverse Theatre's 50th anniversary, we speak to the up-and-coming playwrights who have been attached to the venue for the past 12 months about their big break, and the importance of new writing Read more »| 07 Jan 2014 -
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Heart on a String: War Horse and the Power of Puppetry
As international phenomenon War Horse comes to Salford's Lowry, we ask why it's taken the National Theatre's blockbuster show to convince audiences of puppetry's emotional power as an art form – and that it's not just for kids Read more »| 04 Dec 2013 -
InterviewsChristmas Season, Panto Season
December heralds the beginning of the Christmas season. Aside from longer shop hours, Christmas carols and decorations, this month also sees the resurrection of the Christmas pantomime, more affectionately known as 'panto' Read more »| 03 Dec 2013