Described as a ‘savagely playful subversion of identity’ talk about the stereotypes of princesses that all little girls face and their different experience of growing up with those stereotypes. They discuss how the work developed as they explored whether you can kill the princess or whether she will always reappear in a slightly different guise. […]
Audio Interviews
Audio interviews with fringe theatre and show makers.
It isn’t always easy becoming a Fringe institution. Claira and Billy reveal some of the work behind creating and growing such a rare and valuable plant (with a total of 15 short plays across a rotating programme of three menus I reckon I can mix a few metaphors). This year sees the company take a […]
Donald C Stewart talks to Ed Robson and Kirsty Young of Cumbernauld all about LIPSYNC.
With just a week to go, our Scottish Reviewer, Donald C Stewart, caught up with Cumbernauld Theatre Artistic Director and actor, Kirsty Young about the performance they are bringing to Summerhall. Based on Kirsty and her life experience as someone with cystic fibrosis, this is a play all about Kirsty. Currently with the lung capacity […]
Paul Levy talks to Carmina Bernhardt from Stolen Cactus about R’n’J – The Untold Story of Shakespeare’s Roz and Jules. “Juliet is double pregnant, Rosaline decides she does indeed want Romeo dick, but Romeo is definitely dead. Join Roz and Jules on an epic Thelma and Louise-style multimedia tragicomedy […]
Paul Levy talks to Tamsin Shasha and Maisy Taylor about Everything I See I Swallow. “Everything I See I Swallow is a provocative examination of a mother/daughter relationship, set against a backdrop of shifting attitudes to empowerment, feminism and sexuality. In a world where #MeToo and #TimesUp have […]
How do you make simple, accessible, quality children’s Theatre? Theatre that children love to watch and engage with? Paul Levy talks to Natasha Granger and Jack Faires from acclaimed theatre company Fideri Fidera about Ogg ’n’ Ugg ’n’ Dogg. “Hail Ogg ‘n’ Ugg! Heroes! And ta so much […]
How do you put important History into a Modern Context Using Theatre: Paul Levy talks to Tim Marriott from Smokescreen Productions about Mengele and Judas, two theatre pieces that explore issues of important relevance today. Judas is “a political thriller with biblical bite. In a contemporary single-faith Middle Eastern state, […]
Ty Jeffries has played cabaret artist Miss Hope Springs for many years. Performer and portrayed are now inseparable companions, and Ty has no regrets about that. After many acclaimed shows, Ty is at the Fringe with It’s Miss Hope Springs and Paul Levy chatted to Ty about the […]
Paul Levy talks to Natasha Granger and Kerrie Thomason from Swipe Right Theatre about spoof horror musical Scream Phone. “After the success of 2 Become 1, Swipe Right present their deliciously dark musical Scream Phone – directed by Pappy’s Tom Parry! The girls are having a sleepover and […]
Cameryn Moore brings three shows to the Edinburgh Fringe this year – is there a linking thread? Could it be storytelling? Could it be facilitation? Cameryn discusses her work with FringeReview’s Paul Levy. MUSE: An Experiment in Storytelling and Life Drawing – “In a world where we learn to […]
Jo Tomalin talks to actor and psychologist Karin Schmid about TABOO. “A fictitious talk show with a live audience, featuring a guest from the afterlife. Impossible? Maybe exactly as impossible as the image of the ideal woman, a topic that the play seeks to address. The highlight of the […]
Donald Stewart talks to Simon Weir about Benny Lynch
Donald talked to Simon Weir. Listen to Donald Stewart’s interview with Simon Weir It’s always an immense pleasure to catch up with one of the most enthusiastic theatre makers in Scotland and Simon never disappoints. Following his hit tour of The Benny Lynch Story I caught up with him for over an hour of hearing […]
After a successful run of his second solo show, Canoe at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Matthew Roberts talks about developing his latest show TEACH, working with director Helen Tennison and returning to the Edinburgh Fringe, August 2019. Canoe is about universal ideas of love and loss through the lens of a gay couple who […]
Paul Levy talks to spoken word artist Rowan Groom about Unnatural. “Unnatural’ takes a look at the possible scenario of us vs tech, we turned away from one another and let our deepest fears and desires be exploited by our social medias, who knew more about us than our own […]
Paul Levy talks to Nick Horseman about Nick Horseman: The Rhyming Scheme. “Over the past year, Nick ‘Horse’ Horseman has got married, survived a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that killed 450 people and given up his day job to become the biggest rap superstar of all time. This is his story, […]
Paul Levy talks to acrobat Adam McMahon about Railed. “From the creators of the smash hit ‘Elixir’ (winner of Best Circus and physical theatre award at Adelaide Fringe 2018). Welcome to ‘Railed’, a western-themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiseled bodies and hilarious comic timing of the […]
Paul Levy talks to Faynia Williams from Brighton Theatre about Mozzz! “A highly topical, 5* tour-de-force from Festival Best Production Award Winners, director/designer Faynia Williams and actor/playwright Richard Crane. “A one-day-old male mosquito looks forward to joining the mile-high club. He invites you to donate a sip of your blood […]
Paul Levy talks to writer and performer Christopher Tajah about Dream of a King and bringing an icon of modern world history to life on the stage. “4 April 1968. Four years after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for his dynamic leadership of the Civil Rights movement, Martin Luther King was […]
Paul Levy talks to performer Beth Hodd about Coming Home With Me. “A night exploring the grimy underbelly of a girls’ night out. The perils of creepy dudes, lad culture, and general unwanted attention face almost every girl when partying, so why aren’t we talking about it? Using verbatim […]
Hosted by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and FringeReview, The Rialto Theatre was the venue for this annual and rather helpful talk, discussion and Q&A about taking a show to the world’s largest Arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe. Alan Gordon, a theatremaker himself and wide man from the Edfringe Society joined us online along with […]
What are we going to do about the Arts in Brighton and Hove? That was the question posed by FringeReview’s Paul Levy and Brighton Spiegeltent’s Adrian Bristow. (You can read Paul’s thoughts going into the event here). […]
Paul Levy talks to Sam Chittenden from Different Theatre about Sary and Clean. “Different Theatre create intimate work with a strong theatricality. Past shows include ‘Metamorphosis’, ‘Sary’, and ‘So You Say’”. In this interview, Sam talks about where her ideas and creative impulses come from and how she makes her theatre. Sary […]
Paul Levy talks to Joanna Rosenfeld and Sam Chittenden from Pretty Villain Productions about Ross & Rachel by James Fritz. They discuss the play and the collaborative process that has brought it to the Fringe. “What happens when two friends who were always meant to be together, get and stay […]
Paul Levy talks to Karin Schmid from Theaterkollektiv Iriden about TABOO. “A fictitious talk show with a live audience, featuring a guest from the afterlife. Impossible? Maybe exactly as impossible as the image of the ideal woman, a topic that the play seeks to address. The highlight of the evening: […]
Paul Levy talks to Adam Potrykus about The Nordic Season at Brighton Fringe 2019 at The Old Market “Fancy some Daddy Issues from Sweden? Intergalactic adventures from Norway? Your most secret desires from Finland? Virtual reality theatre from Iceland? A performance lecture from Denmark? Or maybe some Scandinavian burlesque, dance, folk song, site specific […]
Paul Levy talks to Matteo Carpi and Niall Fallon from Gut Buddies Theatre about Gut Buddies. “Karl is a parasitic worm who spent a lot of time looking for his ideal habitat. He finally found it in a corner of the intestines where he can survive undisturbed… […]
Paul Levy talks to John Callaghan about John Callaghan’s Cabaret Electro at Brighton Fringe 2019. “A renaissance man in a suitcase.” (Antigen Records). “Eccentric and artful pop songs that are high on classic pop melody, with plenty of smart electronic concepts and whimsical introverted lyrics.” (Warp Records). “All you […]
Paul Levy talks to Lucy Pickering about Cellophane Flowers – The Beatles Revisited which returns to Brighton Fringe after sellout shows in 2018. “After a sell-out show last year, Cellophane Flowers are back. Alex Eberhard, Lucy Pickering and Rachel Myer will take you on a fabulous journey through […]
Paul Levy talks to Alexander Grieve about All Work No Play at Sweet Venues at Brighton Fringe 2019. Alexander tells us how he transitioned from backstage to the front and stepped into the light as a cloan. “We all have to work. Awk longs for a better life outside the shackles […]
Paul Levy talks to writer Tristan Wolfe from Most Curious Productions about The Hunters of Ghost Hall, his new play at Brighton Fringe 2019. “Two ghost hunters from a TV show explore a spooky mansion. Two treasure hunters seek shelter in the very same place. They are unaware of each other. […]
Paul Levy (joined by Luke Flegg) talks to Adam Duncan about The Seven Ages and The Dance of Life and Death, a unique community performance from Adrian Duncan at Brighton Fringe 2019. “For Jacques, the journey from cradle to grave is fraught with the negative voices of our culture; […]
Paul Levy talks to Naomi Paul about Despite Everything, Price (Still) Includes Biscuits. Naomi brings her acclaimed show to the Brighton Fringe after success in Edinburgh and around the UK. “Naomi Paul returns to Brighton Fringe with her satirical 4-star solo show. Enjoy original songs, topical stories and Jewish humour. […]
Paul Levy talks to writer and comedian GIllian English about 10 Things I Hate About Taming of the Shrew. Gillian wonders at our over-focus on these ancient plays and focuses her own comedic attention on the archaic views offered in this particular creation of the Bard. ’10 Things I Hate […]
Levy talks to Danny Rodgers about Bin & Gone which is back at the Fringe after success last year in Brighton and then around the country. “The son of a Saturday night favourite. A father who performed with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope and the son who ended up with nothing, penniless, […]
Paul Levy talks to roleplay game fan and show maker David McIver about Teleport. “Come! Escape into the Kingdoms of Ashgorn, where you can level up, complete quests, defeat monsters and watch a very cheeky young man doing some really stupid character comedy. That’s right my friends, it’s another big […]
Paul Levy talks to comedian Rajiv Karia about Jack Harris and Rajiv Karia – The Squeeze. “Squeeze in with two talented up-and-coming comedians. A teacher by trade, Jack (Amused Moose finalist 2018), “Funny bones” (Chortle) tells you how to deal with everything a classroom can throw at you. Difficult questions. […]
Paul Levy talks to Luke Olfield from locally based Unmasked Theatre. Unmasked Theatre bring two shows to this year’s Brighton Fringe. Further Education is their own creation, a winner from the highly successful Brighton Scratch Night at Rialto Thatre. “1985: Frank the miner likes doing his job and reading the Sun. Unfortunately, Maggie is after […]
One Beautiful, Enormous, Historical Flat Pack? Paul Levy talks to Izzy Tyndall Bristow and Sam Rush about Brighton Spiegeltent at Brighton Fringe 2019. This perennial Brighton Fringe hub goes up quicker than you might think. This year it is as packed as ever with Fringe varety. Paul Levy caught up […]
I enjoyed a relaxing preview this morning of the Fringe event the Beach Box Sauna team are putting on this festival. Steve, a new disciple to the art of the Aufguss sauna ritual was there to give me a taster. I was already a fan of the Beach Box sauna, down on the East side […]
In a fringe show that explores getting older: Paul Levy talks to acclaimed writer, musician and performer Nigel Osner about Too Young to Stay In, Too Old to Go Out! How did the show come into being? How does Nigel create his songs and many unique characters? “Nigel Osner brings back […]
Paul Levy talks to co-author and director Amy Whitington from Gauntlet Theatre about devised theatre piece My Life Closed Twice which she co-wrote with writer and performer Joseph Hand. “After being diagnosed with schizophrenia aged 20, Joe’s life becomes a cacophony of visions, voices and questionable media stereotypes. From the […]
Paul Levy talks to actor Tom Silverton from National Production Company and Follow The Thread Theatre about Black Peter. “Where do monsters come from? Do they exist only in stories, or do they live amongst us, watching, waiting? ‘Black Peter’ is a retelling of the Bavarian tale of the Krampus. […]
Paul Levy talks to award-winning writer Doug Deans from Put the Book Down about his new play Insolence at the Fringe Insolence, which plays at The Warren. Doug talks about how he writes, his reaction on entering the rehearsal room, and the vital role of the director and […]
Paul Levy talks to Tom Brace about Tom Brace: Brace Yourself (It’s Magic Time), a family magic show at The Warren at Brighton Fringe 2019. Tom shares talks about how he creates his family-friendly magic shows, the kinds of tricks he likes to do, and how it al […]
Paul Levy talks to Guy Lloyd about his new solo comedy show, Guy Lloyd: Radio Blah Blah which premieres at Brighton Fringe 2019. Combining stand-up, storytelling, film, character acting and plenty of truthful reflection, Guy Lloyd talks about how he made this very personal fringe show. I saw a preview of this at the Marwood […]
Paul Levy talks to actors Ben Pritchard and Culann Smyth about A Steady Rain by Keith Huff whuch plays at the Lantern Theatre in Brighton during Brighton Fringe. “This gritty, witty piece explores complex relationships formed on the tough streets of Chicago. With biting dialogue and a rainbow of emotions, we […]
Welcome to our audio interviews and podcasts. We talk to those who make and influence fringe theatre and arts.
Photo credit: Tom Giebel “Loo Zihan (Singapore) is an artist working at the intersection of critical theory, performance, and the moving-image. His work emphasises the malleability of memory through various representational strategies. He was awarded the Young Artist Award by the National Arts Council of Singapore in 2015. This intimate interactive experience begins in the form of […]
photo credit: Camilla Greenwell Performance poet Jemima Foxtrot talks with Jo Tomalin about developing and performing one person shows and Above The Mealy-Mouthed Sea with Unholy Mess (UK). “Unholy Mess is an award-winning London-based theatre company touring internationally. Using performance poetry and live singing, they create bold new work about important stories of human experience that are […]
Photo credit: Julian Hughes The Cast – Jamie de Courcey and Hayley Doherty – and Michael Pinchback, Writer & Director – of A Fortunate Man talk to Jo Tomalin about devising a show based on the Book : A Fortunate Man. Listen to our Interview:
Photo credit: Andre Chong and Lee Lip Jiang Kris Natarajan, Nisa Syarafana, Astley Xie, and Charmaine Goh of Patch and Punnet talk with Jo Tomalin about creating and devising The Adventures of Abhijeet. “In his desperation to save his dying daughter, Abhijeet is lured to the magical paradise of Singaland! Jeet toils under the scorching […]
Photo by Tuckys Photography, Courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Koh Wan Ching (Singapore) Director of precise purpose of being broken talks with Jo Tomalin about her background, developing her show and the importance of Movement in Theatre. “precise purpose of being broken is adapted from a collage of texts by playwright and […]
Photo credit: Mark Benedict Cheong Members of Bhumi Collective (Singapore), Soultari Amin Fared (Creative Director) and KayKay Nizam who both perform in yesterday it rained salt, talk to Jo Tomalin about devising the show with playwright Nabila Said and choreographer Norhaizad Adam. “Goodbyes are rarely good. And memories can be tricky things. Azman returns to his island […]
Photo Credit: Irfan Kasban Sharon Frese, Irfan Kasban & Ng Yi-Sheng talk with Jo Tomalin about Ayer Hitam: A Black History of Singapore (Singapore |UK) A Fringe Commission and World Premiere. “In this lecture performance, actress Sharon Frese explores the history and influence of the African diaspora in Singapore. Dredging the archives, she shares images and documents relating to slavery, colonialism, jazz […]
Photo credit: Marwan Tahtah Hanane Hajj Ali, Artist, Activist, Writer and Performer of Jogging: Theatre in Progress talks with Jo Tomalin about her background, the development of her one woman show, touring internationally and in her home country of Lebanon. “JOGGING transgresses the Lebanese Bermuda triangle of taboos: religion, politics, and sex, and presents a radical challenge […]
Photo Credits: left + centre – Courtesy of the artist; (right) Mark Benedict Cheong Nabilah Said (Singapore) talks with Jo Tomalin about her plays ANGKAT: A Definitive, Alternative, Reclaimed Narrative of a Native and yesterday it rained salt. “Said is a playwright, arts writer and poet. Her plays have been presented in Singapore and London by […]
Artist – Sean Cham (Photo Credits Sean Cham) Sean Cham talks to Jo Tomalin about This is Where – how and why he developed this series of photographs – after we walked around a Singapore neighborhood to view two of the thirteen different images in his exhibition. “Sean Cham (Singapore) is an intermedia visual and performing […]
Audio Interviews at Singapore Fringe Festival 2019
Here you will find audio interviews at Singapore Fringe Festival: 11. Loo Zihan talks to Jo Tomalin about the development of his Queer Objects installation and his new performance lecture Catamite, an interactive one person show (Singapore). Photo credit: Tom Giebel More here 10. Performance poet Jemima Foxtrot talks with Jo Tomalin about developing and performing one […]
Paul Levy talks to Brian Mitchell and David Mounfield about The Ministry of Biscuits from The Foundry Group, which is currently on Tour. He also catches up with these legends of Brighton and reflects back on their long careers as writers, actors and comedy performers and even manages […]
A brand new comedy series from Newhaven Film Co. Seaside Town by Warren Dudley premieres on Sunday 18th November 2018. (You can book tickets for the unmissable premiere here and here). Paul Levy caught up with Warren (who also wrote the screenplay for highly acclaimed The Bromley Boys), and producers Graham Precey and Mark Beaumont […]
Paul Levy talks to Gary Sefton from TrueStory Theatre about Bram Stoker’s Dracula whihc premieres at the Spire in Brighton, UK. Writer, director and performer brings new work after the perennial sell-out success of A Christmas Carol. There are some parallels of forgiveness and redemption in both Dickens’ tale […]
Emma Plotkin talks to Grainne O Carroll founding member of the group Dance Among Other Things. Their newest play is called The PeopleSway. O Carroll delves into the process of creating a promenade show, the importance of bringing communities together and why art is needed in Dublin now, more than ever. “A devised, immersive movement-theatre piece […]
Emma Plotkin talks to creator and performer Fionnuala Gygax about Kiss Kiss Slap Slap. Gygax Addresses politics, the #MeToo movement, feminism and making this content accessible. “A dressing room. Three women invite you in. A multifaceted performance about the Ireland we live in. About the Ireland we could live in. #MeToo has happened. The game […]
Emma Plotkin talks to Nicola Murphy, a member of On the Quays and director of Stop/Over. Stop/Over is a show exploring the tumultuous relationship of two Irish women in New York City. Murphy talks about the choice to use the whole third floor of the Chocolate Factory, casting choices and working with playwright Garry Duggan. […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Neil Arthur James (aka Dandy Darkly) about how to Fringe! Many performers want to perform at other fringes around the world, and in this 18 minute conversation Neil shares his recent experiences and helpful tips for others planning to perform at fringe festivals in North America and the Edinburgh Fringe. […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Joan Chaplick about how and why she developed her solo performance Put a Little Shimmer in Your Life. “Retired professional athlete meets single San Franciscan woman age 40+. He’s looking for freedom- she’s wants commitment. Somehow- it results in an amazing adventure of friendship, fame and fur. (Did I mention he’s a […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Justin Matson about developing his Stand-Up Comedy show Fatter Than You Think “Adorably awkward with a twist of gay, Justin Matson is Fatter Than You Think. Fresh from the Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, Matson brings a new stand-up special about his journey and struggle with body image. It’s real, raw, […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Kel’ Wil’ (aka Kellita) about her solo show I K(no)W and Showgirl Awakening “The lengths one woman will go to to NOT say no. And what happens when she starts saying it. Tale complete with international pooping in pants scenes, shimmy dance and redemption.” Listen to our interview with Kel’ Wil’ about […]
Birth, Death, Science and Religion: Jo Tomalin talks to Comedian Bill Santiago about The Immaculate Big Bang. “Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers and laughs at the border of science and religion, exploring the comic nature of the cosmic quest for […]
Union Machinist and Air Transport Mechanic Tells Her Story! Jo Tomalin talks to Kathleen Denny about creating her solo show – Tolerance?! “Sometimes a gal just has to do something! Like when she walks into work and Miss September is NOT demonstrating a specialized machining technique. With humor, Kathleen Denny shares this timely tale from […]
Magical Therapy: Jo Tomalin talks to Sheila Rubin – writer, performer and therapist – about healing through magic, and Saun-Toy Trotter, director of Transformation. Rubin describes her show as Self-Revelatory Performance, a form of drama therapy and theatre. “Once upon a time, two sisters desperately hide their secret Cat Stevens album Tea for the Tillerman […]
It’s Important to Write That Story! Jo Tomalin talks with Evelyn Jean Pine about creating her solo performance and The Mermaid’s Tears – with advice for anyone who has an idea of a story to tell. “A to-do list for eager young female entrepreneurs from a housecleaner-turned-tycoon who builds her empire by creating opportunities […]
“My Preferred Pronoun Is We is the hilarious story of Lyralen Kaye’s decision to move to Canada immediately in November of 2016…and her complete ignorance about what it would take to get all her personalities over the border. Combining storytelling, stand-up comedy and physical theater, this show is a roller coaster of immigration struggles, long […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Neil Arthur James about Southern Gothic Storytelling and creating Dandy Darkly’s All Aboard! “New York City’s critically acclaimed satirist and cult horror raconteur, Dandy Darkly, returns to the Fringe for another horrific, hysteric, late-night frolic. Join Dandy aboard the infamous Gaybird Steamer for the smartest, sleaziest ride of your life. Enjoy a drippin’ […]
Emma Plotkin talks to Billie Aken-Tyers about Your Alice. An imaginative and intimate exploration of Alice, Wonderland, and the people behind the characters, Billie talks about the processing of developing a show seven years in the making. “On the Golden Afternoon, Charles Dodgson (pen name Lewis Carroll) tells his child muse, Alice, her favourite story […]
Paul Levy talks to Nicholas Collett about Your Bard. Fresh from success on the touring circuit as well as Brighton Fringe, Nicholas Collett looks the part but discuss a playful show that puts you into the company of Will himself. “Did Will Shakespeare write his plays? Spend a […]
Paul Levy talks to Gwen Bedey about Mindful Disco. Zen discusses what mindfulness is and her plans to return to the Fringe next year as well as offer year-round events in Edinburgh. “Rise and shine with Mindful Disco! A guided event combining dance and mindfulness. Boogie to uplifting tunes, move your […]
Stand up on the free fringe: Kate Saffin talks to comedian Joel Sanders
Kate Saffin finds comedian Joel Sanders out on the street flyering for his stand up show, Angry Boater. He shares some of the ups and downs of doing comedy on the free fringe and possibly convinces some new Edinburgh arrivals to come to his show… Listen to our interview with comedian Joel Sanders
Emma Plotkin talks to Nikki Muller and Jason Rosario about developing Definition of Man “A sexier, more violent Waiting for Godot, Definition of Man is a physicalised post-apocalyptic decreation myth that won Best in Dance and Physical Theatre and Ripest Show at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe. Drawing from Kenneth Burke’s essay of the same name, the show […]
Emma Plotkin talks to with Abigail Zealey Bess, director of Leviticus about developing and bringing their show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “Leviticus It is the mid-90s, the dot-com millionaires are kings… Austin and his wife Jess host a dinner party to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of friends Robert and Stacia. Austin and Robert are estranged […]
Emma Plotkin talks to David Graham philanthropist, Fringe patron and founder of the SIT-UP awards. “The SIT-UP Awards is a new award being launched at the Edinburgh Fringe to reward and support theatre to achieve greater social impact. It is an initiative of the UK registered charity Changing Ideas Limited” Listen to our interview with David […]
Paul Levy talks to Tina Kronis and Richard Alger about Theatre Movement Bazaar and Grail Project. TIna and Richard are a creative nation of two unique individuals, who seem to be constantly encountering their own grail in the form of innovative, playful and regularly acclaimed productions. Paul Levy asked them […]
Paul Levy talks to Anders Lee about Dummy. “Diagnosed at a young age with an autistic spectrum disorder, Midwestern American comedian Anders Lee brings his signature, sincere and plainspoken manner to the stage as he recounts struggles with school, work and dating while being ‘on the spectrum’. Through funny, heartwarming and thought-provoking stories, Lee dives […]
Paul Levy talks to writer Eddie Coleman from Nerd2 Productions about Fan Girl. “Geraldine is a lonely young secretary living with her invalid and overbearing mother. Her only respite is a hit American television show loosely based on the life of Zenobia, a third-century Syrian Queen. Using her life […]
Writing, Directing, Adapting: Paul Levy talks to Nick Hennegan. Nick is involved in adapting three shows at the Fringe – adaptations from original classic texts. Hamlet – Horatio’s Tale, A Christmas Carol, Henry V – Lion of England. How do you adapt classic work? Where does the adapter stop and the writer […]
Writing a Play about War: Paul Levy talks to Peter Maddern about Kokoda
Paul Levy talks to writer Peter Maddern about Kokoda. “With the Japanese army rampaging through the South Pacific in 1942, the battle to save Australia is being fought along New Guinea’s infamous Kokoda track by a motley militia of poorly trained young Australians plucked off the streets of […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Naomi Paul about Despite Everything, Price Still Includes Biscuits. “Satirical and hilarious. She’s back! Deadpan humourist Naomi Paul returns to the Fringe with her one-woman show Despite Everything, Price Still Includes Biscuits. With her dry Jewish humour, Naomi comments on political issues, shares personal […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Johnny Autin, Creative Director and choreographer of Autin Dance Theatre and the cast of Queer Words: Bethany Slinn. Joshua Toft-Wild and Oliver Sale about developing their show. “Queer Words: stand-up comedy meets dance theatre! Performed by an all-LGBTQ cast of three exceptional performers, Queer Words is a bold, provocative, and multidisciplinary […]
Jo Tomalin talks to David Block, musician and sound designer, about working with Alyona Ageeva PoslesLov Physical Theatre Company, creating music for Sky Labyrinths and (Some)Body. “I looked up in the skies. The Sky river changed its bed’ (Hattori Ransetsu). Once in a lifetime Sky Labyrinths open to everyone, but not everyone risks entering. These […]
Jo Tomalin talks to performers and co-creators Sally Boon and Neil Broughton, and Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, Centre for Food Policy, Department of Sociology, School of Arts & Social Sciences, City, University of London about political comedy, food, Brexit and Drowning Not Waving. “A DJ. A raver. A professor of Food Policy. A […]
Performing and writing about serious subjects – Jo Tomalin talks to Matthew Roberts about this experience and developing his latest show, Canoe. Interview 2 of 2 with Matthew Roberts. “Fatherhood. A fatal canoe accident. ‘Who are we now, we don’t have kids? A couple come face-to-face with the powerlessness of parenthood. For Director/Dramaturg Struan Leslie, […]
Jo Tomalin talks to storyteller Volker Gerling about photography, flip books and how and why he created his show Portraits in Motion. “A flipbook might look like an ordinary but unusually shaped book, but appearances can be deceptive. Open it, flip its pages and you’ll see a miniature movie. In Germany, home of Volker Gerling, […]
Dancing Through Life – Luke Tudball chats with Movin’ Melvin Brown Melvin is a man who never seems to stop moving – appropriately perhaps considering his nickname. FringeReview managed to catch up with him for a chat at Brighton Fringe and Luke Tudball talked with him about his life, his charity work, his inspirations, and […]
Battlefield Fringe – Luke Tudball talks to David William Bryan about In Loyal Company “The incredible true story of missing WWII soldier Arthur Robinson by David William Bryan and Sascha Moore (Trashed, 2017). Declared missing after his ship is sunk during the Battle of Singapore in 1942, this epic untold tale of survival is a […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Éowyn Emerald and the company about inspiration, choreographing and performing in Éowyn Emerald and Dancers. Listen to our interview with Éowyn Emerald and the company about Éowyn Emerald and Dancers
Jo Tomalin Talks to Jane Crawshaw (Director) and Aiysha Nugent-Robertson (puppeteer) from Barmpot Theatre about Penguinpig, a cautionary tale puppet show for children about the Internet. Listen to our interview with Barmpot Theatre about Penguinpig
\ Jo Tomalin talks to Mark Down about devising Blind Summit’s puppetry show Henry – the how and the why of the process. Listen to our interview with Mark Down about devising Blind Summit’s puppetry show Henry – the how and the why of the process
Jo Tomalin talks to Julian Spooner about the physical theatre genre and physical acting/theatre process for Dario Fo’s Mistero Buffo by Rhum and Clay Theatre Company. Listen to our interview with Julian Spooner about the physical theatre genre and Rhum and Clay’s Mistero Buffo
The Connection Game – Luke Tudball talks to Kirsty Surgey about Lines and Ladders: A Game of Family Histories Hello! You are invited to play Lines And Ladders with Kirsty Surgey, a PhD researcher from the University of Sheffield. A game of family histories – a chance to share stories – a genealogical journey of excitement […]
