Interviews
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InterviewsThe Play’s the Thing: Theatre in the Northwest
If there's one thing you should know about the Northwest it's this: it has a cracking theatre scene that is both affordable and inclusive – whether you're just looking to fill an empty Thursday evening, or are an aspiring Maxine Peake Read more »| 08 Sep 2014 -
InterviewsArika 14: Make a Way Out of No Way
Experimental cross platform programmers Arika return to the Tramway with part 6 of their episodic series of multi-arts festivals, drilling down into questions of identity, gender and culture Read more »| 03 Sep 2014 -
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Reimagining Shakespeare: New Productions of Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet
One man, 37 plays, a 400-year legacy. Walter Meierjohann and Sarah Frankcom discuss the continued relevance of Shakespeare ahead of their forthcoming adaptations of Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet Read more »| 02 Sep 2014 -
Festivals
Young Pleasance: The Next Generation of Theatre
At the heart of the Pleasance's birthday celebrations sit Young Pleasance, infiltrating this year's Fringe with a triumvirate of performances Read more »| 12 Aug 2014 -
FestivalsStructural Decay: Absurdism at the Edinburgh Festivals
The Fringe is an ideal place for emerging theatre companies to try out their latest work, but also for more established companies to experiment with form Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
Paines Plough: The Art of Collaboration
Bringing an exclusively designed, brand-new venue into the Fringe brochure, Paines Plough find collaborators in Northern Stage and Summerhall Read more »| 31 Jul 2014
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Festivals
Handspring Puppet Theatre: Puppetry of Apartheid
As part of the Edinburgh International Festival, Handspring Puppet Company bring together multimedia, puppetry and acting to present a show about betrayal and apartheid Read more »| 30 Jul 2014 -
FestivalsWhere Has All the Theatre Gone: The Allure of Edinburgh Festival and Fringe
As the Fringe approaches, Northwest companies Big Wow and Black Toffee Theatre discuss the enduring allure of Edinburgh, theatre’s largest magnet Read more »| 30 Jul 2014 -
InterviewsCabaret: Status 2014
What happened to the cabaret revival? We take a look at some of the month's events to find it in rude health Read more »| 10 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
Causing a Scene: Liverpool’s Shiny New Festival
Looking for a pre-Edinburgh warm up? Shiny New Festival is on hand to assist with an impressive programme of fringe performance. Director Peter Mitchelson hopes it will become the cornerstone of an expanding scene Read more »| 04 Jul 2014 -
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Programming the Future: Hope Street's Emerging Artists
An immersive show at the Bluecoat, a carnivalesque performance at Everton Park and an adventure game? All in a season's work for Hope Street's Emerging Artists Programme. Laura Cockett and John Leyland discuss the impressive initiative Read more »| 04 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
24:7 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 -
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The 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 -
Interviews
Thinking 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 -
Interviews
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