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 […]
Audio Interviews
Audio interviews with fringe theatre and show makers.
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 […]
Paul Levy talks to Cristina Lark about Deadline Ahead – A Comedy About Procrastination. Cristina talks about where the idea for this solo show came from, as well as her fairly solo writing and development process. “Devised, new-writing comedy unlike any other. With this mix of different character […]
Paul Levy talks to James McLean about Good Manners Gone Bad. “Ever wondered what happens when nice manners go head to head with a Russian gangster? In a fusion between theatre, comedy and cabaret, James McLean is a one-man theatre company and presents the ‘brilliantly acted’ **** (GlamAdelaide.com.au) […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Neil Arthur James about 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 […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Ailin Conant, Artistic Director of Theatre Témoin about their devising process based on research and developing their latest show Feed “Welcome to the stimulating world of Feed, where emotions are the currency, and your passions and fantasies will be indulged… for a price. Témoin return, bringing their vibrant visual style to […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Samantha Miles (Writer and Performer) and Simon Panay (Director) about developing a devised and compact family show – to tour on a low budget and The Search for a Black-Browed Albatross, produced by their company The Backpack Ensemble. “Coat? Check. Tent? Check. A father’s lifelong ambition to complete? Check. Charlie is about […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Yu Chia Huong, Director/Producer/Puppet maker, and puppeteer/mask performers Celine Yen Leh Tsang, Zailyn Cuevas, and Brenda Liz Lopez about creating a children’s Show: A Cockroach and Furry Blurry Fluffy Things. “A sad and lonely cockroach climbs out from a cardboard box; she doesn’t know where she is and there in front […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Alyone Ageeva from Physical Theatre PosleSlov about building Bridges between countries through Contemporary Russian art and their two new shows (Some)Body and Sky Labyrinths: “‘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 […]
Born from an idea that first came to her in the middle of the night, Paul Levy talks to writer and solo performer Miranda Prag about This Is Just Who I Am. (Read our review here). “This is a show about identity, authenticity and the murky area between […]
In this first of two interviews, Jo Tomalin talks to Matthew Roberts about writing and producing a one man show, and his latest show, Canoe. “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, diversity is the name […]
Paul Levy talks to Producer Jamie Gittins from Pembroke Players about Rights of Passage by Clare Summerskill. “Miremba, a Ugandan woman forced to leave her girlfriend and marry. Izzuddin, a Malay man who’s scholarship is removed when his sexuality is revealed. Hamed, an Iranian man who is told by […]
Guest interviewer Daniel Cainer (Whose talks to director Kate Valentine from Digital Drama about Fast. “Washington State, 1910. “Doctor” Linda Hazzard opens her sanatorium to the public. The public do not always survive… Fast by Kate Barton is a new dark psychological drama based on true events. Complex, […]
Paul Levy talks to Co-Director and Producer Natano Fa’anana about Casus: You & I from Casus Circus. Demonstrating love, showing it, inviting an audience to bear witness to it. Movement, circus, gesture, interplay, this devised piece is unique and vital work at the Fringe. “Poets spend their lives […]
Paul Levy talks to PJ Landers about Universal Dad – Searching For Pop. This is a very personal story. PJ talks about his quest to find the father he never met. He talks to Paul about how the show was born and is now here at the world’s […]
Paul Levy talks to Robert Peacock about The Wee Review. The Wee Review, once known as TV Bomb, is ‘Scotland’s online arts and culture magazine’. Editor, Robert Peacock shares his vision of the magazine, tells about its role at the Edinburgh Fringe, the ethos for reviewing and how he […]
Paul Levy talks to Assistant Producer Molly Merwin (amidt the noise of a stapler attaching favourable reviews in the show’s Flyers) about Dangerous Giant Animals, which is written and performed by Christina Murdock. “A kick. A scream. A tantrum. With a disabled sister, what’s allowed? What’s forbidden? Dangerous […]
Listen to our interview with Eleanor Hope-Jones, author and director talking to Jo Tomalin about social issues, parents and 20 somethings in her new play Darlings. “Eve escapes her mind with work, drink and sex. No one sees past her carefully curated image of a woman in control. Until she loses it. Gabe is her […]
Paul Levy talks to Rachel Creeger about It’s No Job for a Nice Jewish Girl and also demonstrates his ignorance alonf the way. “With a face that shouts ‘Xmas’ but a soul that screams ‘Hanukkah’, Rachel’s always felt like she has a foot in two worlds. She’s lived […]
Paul Levy talks to Philip Simon about Who’s the Daddy Pig? This is a work-in-progress show for Simon who talks about how the show came into being. “Before starting stand-up comedy, Philip Simon was an actor, and the fact you didn’t know that is testament to how successful […]
Bringing New Work to Edinburgh: Donald C Stewart talks to Jenna May Hobbs of White Slate Theatre
Since their debut in 2014, White Slate Theatre, a female led company out of Canterbury, has brought three shows up to Edinburgh, their latest being Re: Production. White Slate is a collaborative effort between playwright Jenna May Hobbs and Director Suzanna Ward. Here Jenna talks of how the company began, developed and finds itself back at Edinburgh with a new […]
Silliness and Surreal Performance: Paul Levy talks to Eleanor Westbrook about Big Berg
Paul Levy talks to “Queen of Silliness” Eleanor Westbrook about Big Berg. “Let Eleanor Westbrook take you on an adventure to the South Pole, inspired by the journals, ambitions and adventures of Ernest Shackleton and Robert Scott. Why do people take great risks, to do things that no-one […]
Writer, Kat Woods, past winner of a FringReview Outstanding Theatre Award for Belfast Boy, talks to Paul Levy about a new autobiographical piece, KillyMuck. “Inspired by real events, Killymuck is a housing estate built on a paupers graveyard in 1970s Ireland. Niamh navigates life through the parameters of growing up, with the trials and tribulations […]
Jo Tomalin talks to Miro Kokenov about The Burning Gadulka, written by Rayko Baychev – and his experiences performing in theatre and a Solo Storytelling show. “Following a series of failures at music festivals, a Bulgarian musician faces a midlife crisis. Is his lifelong love affair with his instrument, the gadulka, about to be challenged […]
Paul Levy talks to Rosy Carrick about Passionate Machine. How do you explore time travel through theatre? How can a play involving time travel help a theatremaker to tell their own story? “Remember P.E. kit. Cancel Free Trial. Call mum. Everyone writes instructions to their future selves. But what […]
Paul Levy talks to performer Uwe Brauns from CieLaroque/Helene Weinzierl about As Far As We Are. “If the impression of an accelerated overall situation ending in a crash is manifested, the mutation to the crash-test dummy has begun. Welcome to the laboratory test: life and society. Explore your […]
As part of the 2018 Women of the Fringe Networking event at Fringe Central, Luke Tudball catches up with some members of the companies of two new shows at Edinburgh Fringe – 3 Years, 1 Week, and a Lemon Drizzle and 30 Days of Blood to talk about communicating difficult issues with empathy, mental […]
As part of the Women of the Fringe Networking Event 2018 Luke Tudball chats to Valentina, Producer of Onstage Dating, about live dating events, audience interaction and producing at the Fringe. “Bron is going on first dates. Live onstage. Featuring a different person each night, this hilarious and award-winning show has thrilled at festivals all […]
Luke Tudball talks with members of the company of Your Alice at the Women of the Fringe event about Fantasy, Reality, Personal Relationships, and Translating Classic Literature for the Edinburgh Fringe. “On the Golden Afternoon, Charles Dodgson (pen name Lewis Carroll) tells his child muse, Alice, her favourite story for the last time. Your […]
Luke Tudball catches up with the company of Social Media Suicide – a new solo comedy show in the Free Festival Fringe and talks about marketing, online presence, and Instagram parties. “@izzybaby1991: ‘You’re invited to a very special 27th birthday party. One I promise you won’t forget!’ Social Media Suicide is a dakly comic one-woman […]
Paul Levy talks to Stephen Linstead about Black Snow. “A screening of multi award-winning film Black Snow, about the legacy of Britain’s biggest ever mining disaster (Barnsley, 1866), and how a community absorbed that heritage into their lives today. This uplifting show, with songs, laughter, some tears, is a […]
Paul Levy talks to Mariane Zahar about about DNA – Alexandra David-Néel. Mariane talks about how the company and the show, which played to positive reviews in France, came to be performed for the first time in English at the Edinburgh Fringe. “August 1916, the great explorer Alexandra […]
Luke Tudball and Heather Bagnall from Tasty Monster Productions talk to guest interviewer Joanne Allan from Theatraverse, whose own show, Monsieur Somebody, is at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018, about Falkland – The War the World Forgot Listen to our interview with Luke Tudball and Heather Bagnall about Falkland – The War the World Forgot
How do you make award-winning Solo Theatre: Paul Levy talks to actor and playwright Joanne Hartstone about That Daring Australian Girl and The Girl Who Jumped Off the Hollywood Sign. Joanne is back at the Fringe with a new show, and also brings back her successful show from 2017. […]
Two Different Plays Linked by Depth Research: Paul Levy talks to Clare Reddaway about Little Potatoes and Jayne Marshall about Cry For The Moon. Listen to our interview with Clare Reddaway about Little Potatoes and Jayne Marshall about Cry For The Moon
Catching up at Fringe Central, Heather Bagnall talks with Harriet Beveridge about her 2018 Edinburgh Fringe show Menopause, women’s role in theatre, and techniques for dealing with uncomfortable conversations. Harriet Beveridge Talks With Heather Bagnall
Joanne Allan talks with Jo Tomalin about developing bilingual plays, directing them and Monsieur Somebody, their latest production. “What’s the biggest lie you’ve ever told? The biggest secret you’ve ever kept? Claude the fraud is a deliciously despicable Frenchman that we love to hate, hate to love… But who could possibly love Claude? An absurdly […]
Ben Pettitt-Wade, Artistic Director of Hijinx Theatre talks about his inclusive company since he started it and how it continues developing today. “Paris. 1650-ish. Impotence is illegal. When a member of the aristocracy is accused of being less than upstanding, his wounded pride leads him towards a monumental and very public flop. But can a […]
From Australia, Thao talks about how her life experiences influence her comedy and how she takes “the PC out of Stand Up Comedy”. “Thao originally wanted to be an actress but was disheartened because she didn’t see many Asians on TV. The only time she saw a lot of Asians on TV was on […]
Paul Levy talks to Brian Parkes and David Calvitto about The House. “The Redmonds have an unusually close relationship – with their house. Now the children are grown and it’s time to sell. Their sacred nest though, can only be entrusted to the perfect buyers. And the Fishers are […]
Paul Levy talks to David Calvitto about acting and writing. There are several tangents. A few silences. And there’s also mention of The House, a new play at the Edinburgh Fringe. Listen to our interview with Brian Parkes and David Calvitto
Paul Levy talks to Ross Ericson and Michelle Yim from Grist to the Mill Productions about The Straw Man. “He is Generation X. Weaned on punk and indie he survived Thatcher’s Britain and the Cold War, then high on ecstasy he raved in a field all weekend – […]
Lucka Best and Laura Day from youth theatre company Shakespeare at Traquair about Much Ado about Nothing and The Taming of the Shrew. “Music and mayhem in a modern day versions of two classics, specially adapted for a young audience.” Listen to our interview with Lucka Best and Laura Day […]
FringeReview’s Paul Levy and Gavin Roberston help to plan at day of seeing Spoken Word shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Gavin plays Greg Byron in his own show, Greg Byron – Wordshow. Listen to Paul Levy and Gavin Roberston Helping To Plan Your Spoken Word Day at Edfringe
Paul Levy talks to Stefanie Rossi from Smokescreen Productions about Mengele. “Mengele by Philip Wharam and Tim Marriott. 1979, a beach in Brazil, a drowning man meets a mysterious woman who cajoles, questions and flatters him into defending the indefensible. A warning from the past for what happens […]
Paul Levy talks to Joshua Kernich about Big Man Little Instruments. “One man’s intimate story of escape from religion, to love, loss and triumph. Blends delicate storytelling, spoken word and song. You’ll tear up, you’ll chuckle, you’ll question everything. One big man, his little instruments, his story.” Listen […]
Venue 13 and the March to Edinburgh: Donald C Stewart talks to Daz James about Venue 13
by Paul Levy Fringe Review’s all round year Scottish Reviewer talks to Daz James about how the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama progamme and prepare with their students for their annual appearance with pop up Venue 13! Delivering an insightful look at how work begins for the following year, days after the Festival ends, […]
Guest Interviewer Ross Drury from Living Record Productions talks to Anna Thomas about How to Drink Wine Like a Wanker, a highly acclaimed solo comedy piece about, and with wine. “We’ve all encountered the wine wankers’ insufferable diatribe. We endure it because we have no f*cking idea what […]
Emma Plotkin talks to Ross Drury from Living Record Productions about the very unique Thrown by Jodi Gray. “A microphone shaped like the human head. An audience with wireless headphones on. A uniquely intimate one-woman show about letting go of your smaller self. ‘The little one is listening still. […]
Paul Levy talks to Christopher Paddon from Some Kind of Theatre about Twelfth Night. The company is “an emerging, Edinburgh-based theatre company who have been creating work with literary themes in Scotland’s capital and beyond since 2015.” The company, as Christopher explains, has a unique approach to accessibility in […]
There are over ten Trump-themed shows at this year’s Fringe. Paul Levy talks to Jack Bolton about paradoy musical comedy show, Trump’d, it’s success and how he creates the character. (Visit the web site) “Featured in TIME Magazine, BBC News, The Scotsman and The Times; the sellout parody musical returns. The year is 2030. Supreme dictator […]
From Scratch Performance to Fullly Fledged Fringe Production: Paul Levy talks to Katie Grace Cooper and Ayesha Tansey about Pamela’s Palace. Paul was excitied and impressed when he saw and early version of this show at Brighton Fringe 2018. Now he can’t wait to see it at the […]
Paul Levy talks to Alison Pollard-Mansergh about the development of Interactive Theatre International, describing the joining threads of immersion, interaction and “truthful theatre” that runs through all of its productions. From Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience, to The Wedding Reception, the […]
Creating a New Fringe Venue: Paul Levy talks to Pauline Quirke and Steve Sheen about PQA Venues
Paul Levy talks to Pauline Quirke and Steve Sheen about PQA Venues. a brand new venue at the Edinburgh Fringe. Amid the noise of a brand new performance space arising at Riddle’s Court in Edinburgh, Pauline Quirke and Steve Sheen share their pride and excitement […]
A Comedy About Befriending the Elderly: Paul Levy talks to Vicki Sargent about Old Souls
Paul Levy talks to writer and actor Vicki Sargent about her new play Old Souls. Two women separated by half a century. One needs to get out more – the other 78. “A heart-warming comedy play following Rosie and Vera who are brought together through a ‘befriend the […]
Simon and Robert are back for another year with a new show, The Museum of Tat Roadshow, a comedy satirical mashup of that roadshow. “Welcome to the Roadshow – it’s just like your favourite antiques-based telly programme off the telly, just not on the telly, and devoted to Tat. […]
Paul Levy talks to Jules Craig, Coco Maertens and Sophia Craig-Daffern about Sisterhood. Paul saw an earlier scratch version of this piece at Brighton Fringe 2018 that now arrives further developed and ready for the Edinburgh Fringe. How do Kriya Arts devise their unique work? “A fearless adventure […]
Paul Levy talks to Sem Bannenberg and Marijn de Vries about Prophets of Imperfection. The comedy duo are back at the Fringe with a new show. “Inspired by Star Wars and superheroes, these two Dutch comedians return to the Fringe to analyse the past, present and future of […]
Daniel Lobell is back at the Fringe from a successful show (read our review here) in 2017. Here he talks very personally about his new show, Fat Chance. “Stand-up comedian Daniel Lobell has been fat his whole life. Now 35 and morbidly obese, he is determined to conquer […]
Guest interviewer Garry Roost talks to Gal Sabo about Triptych. “Three stories meet on stage. Lior might sing for you, Aya dares not to like dogs and Nofar wonders why she was never harassed as a teen. They’ll tell stories, they’ll dance, they’ll try to make you laugh or […]
Sand Painting Live: Paul Levy talks to Irina Titova about Irina Titova: Queen of Sand
This is sand painting live on stage at the Fringe. In a rather noisy Gilded Balloon, Paul Levy talks to Irina Titova about Irina Titova: Queen of Sand. “Making her UK debut, talented sand artist Irina Titova and her audience will travel Around the World in 80 Pictures […]
