Let’s be fair. When she arrived, Michelle Terry said as the Artistic Director of The Globe that she would not be directing. She was always going to be, ironically, an acting Artistic Director. Some of us therefore thought the title was odd. But then she began. There were productions which were the first at the […]
Fringe Regions
In December 2022 I went off to watch, in the Southside of Glasgow, a disabled theatre company – handily called the Southside Group –I had seen virtually online and had loved their work. With the return to live performance getting the opportunity to see them up close was too good to miss. Here we hear […]
To be honest there used to be a lot more Shakespeare at Brighton Fringe. At least a couple of Tempests and a handful of Twelfth Nights, in a park or two, somewhere site specific and often a few straight classic renditions. Not so this this year and I wonder why? Have we tired of the […]
If you are out and about on the streets of Brighton this May, you might be mistaken for thinking that Brighton Spiegeltent is Brighton Fringe. That is because this legendary venue hub has printed its own brochure and they are popping up all over the city. With the usual mix of cabaret, comedy, music, and […]
Lockdown for many theatre companies was one of the most challenging times, however for some it was an opportunity to spread their wings and do some new things. And there was something stirring in the Southside of Glasgow, where a learning disabled group took to the internet and showed themselves off with a wonderful piece […]
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Angry Black Woman 101 takes a introductory dive into the microaggressions,tropes and stereotypes Black women grapple with daily. Using slides, videos, music and history this storyteller deftly illustrates misogynoir and it’s effects. This show is couched in a truthful and hurtful work situation during her tenure at TechSoup, a nonprofit. Twitter @JuicyDLight Facebook
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Potato Topos by Andomifevin comprised of Andrew Rose, Dominique Nigro, Fenner Merlick, and Kat Countiss A poet, a dancer, a clown, and a clarinetist bring you their first collaboration, a multi-sensory poem-play about potatoes. An hour long show with themes of nostalgia, fantasy, and expansion. The modalities include performance, light, sound, textiles, and language. The […]
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“I’m a San Francisco based solo performer. My shows are about my experiences with bipolar mood disorder, which I’ve managed to keep private the majority of my life. For the most part my mood swings have been mild enough to hide, but I’ve had a few full on manic episodes that have led to some […]
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Christina Augello’s Bio from The EXIT Theatre Website: Christina Augello is the founder and artistic director of EXIT Theatre and is an actress, arts activist and arts administrator. She has been involved with American theater for over 50 years, growing up in the 1950s as the daughter of the proprietor of a famous theater saloon and […]
Poet Tina Sederholm talks to Kate Saffin about her transition from three day eventer to poet
You are not quite beautiful enough to be rescued. Thank goodness. Anyone can be born talented or gorgeous. Kindness, that takes effort, especially with the annoying people. (Tina Sederholm 2022)
Brighton Fringe is back and with it, lots of great comedy. Here are my top tips for some of the best comedy around. Just to make it easier, I’ve included links to each of the shows. First up Shaggers, hosted by Nik Coppin. I was lucky enough to review this show last year, and I […]
By Luke Ofield for Unmasked Theatre ‘Daniel is a climatologist and he knows bad weather is on its way. Fiona knows the glass is half empty but is determined to make the absolute best of it. What neither of them knows is whether all they’ve built together can survive the coming storm and if you’ll […]
Finally, shows and festivals are coming back to life. I won’t bore you with all the welcome back stuff as that is someone else’s job. A couple of weeks ago, Paul asked me to do some recommendations, highlights and things to look forward to at this year’s Brighton Fringe. So, in no particular order, here […]
Covert Firmament – A collection of experiences for those seeking the sensational. Covert Firmament is as eclectic as they come. Inside you’ll find a multi-disciplinary production of The Duchess of Malfi, short plays, spoken word, musical composition, and movies. There’s no rhyme or reason there’s no organizing principle. We invite you to strap on […]
1st – 31st October 2020 In a year in which we, the public, and fringe theatre were both locked down, how do things stand in October 2020? Brighton Fringe announced the postponement of the May Fringe and boldly set out a hope to be back in the Autumn. Well, here […]
“Hibernation will allow us to conserve the limited resource we have through the dark winter of Covid-19” artistic director David Greig Theatre is bruised by the whole experience of COVID-19, however twice as many people go to the theatre annually than attend football. Let that sink in for a second. The reality is, however, that we […]
Scottish Editor Donald C Stewart talks to playwright, Catriona McNicoll about her new play, ADRIFT
THIS PRODUCTION TAKES PLACE AT SCOTTISH YOUTH THEATRE 28 Jan 2020 – 31 Jan 2020 “‘My dear Cammy, this is the most real experience you’ll ever have. In fact, it’s a matter of life and death.’ A bottle of pills. That is the last thing that Cammy remembers before waking up in the middle of the ocean. She […]
Tue 28 Jan – 22 Mar Vault Festival 2020 is here again, billed as “London’s biggest, boldest and wildest arts festival”, with hundreds of events and plenty of exciting fringe theatre. We’ll be doing a bit of reviewing and previewing. Watch this space regularly. Essential Links Visit the Vault Festival […]
Theatrical Clown: Jo Tomalin talks to Áine Donnelly, producer/author/performer from San Francisco about Theatre Infinite and developing her clown character and show Hi. (Jean-Luc Godard). “Inspired by Jean-Luc Godard, clown Rodeo Debbie conducts an aesthetic investigation, where symposium meets jam session, and the audience contributes vital material. Mr. Godard knows a lot, but you are […]
There are many Fringe Festivals in North America and they are coordinated by different organizations. How can fringers find out about them? Jo Tomalin talks to Grant Knutson, a fringe consultant and Managing Director of Minion Productions, who helps independent artists find out about fringe festivals, how to fringe in North America and about the […]
How does a performer develop a one person show? Jo Tomalin talks to James Sundquist about his creative process, performance style and AEON. “AEON by James Sundquist is the last chapter of good-humored resilience and personal pain that has been explored in EXPEDITIOUS INTENT (2017) and MINGALABA (2018). Minimalist, Paired Down Monodrama. I’m excited to […]
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BREXIT – You cannot predict the future
As we’re about to stage our second performance here in Brighton I’m writing this final post from an undisclosed location of the city. The day seems to be blessed with a warm summer sun, people are out on the beach or sipping a drink in the many bars scattered along the seafront and I have […]
Welcome to the reflections of Sue Bradley. Brighton based Sue is a musician, performer, yoga teacher and eating psychologist. Here you can find her reflections on all things Fringe.
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). […]
As people descend at 6pm on the Brighton Spiegltent as we approach the midpoint of Brighton Fringe 2019 for a gathering exploring the question “what is to be done about the Arts in Brighton and Hove?” I wonder why we keep asking this question year after year after year. It could be that there is […]
11a Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS (map) Box Office: 01273 201 801 The Old Market is a leading arts venue in the city of Brighton and Hove. Their rich programme covers all genres and the quality is consistently high with plenty of original and ground-breaking work on offer. This year it looks more innovative […]
In recent years Komedia has been one of Brighton’s foremost comedy, cabaret and music venues. There’s a smattering of theatre in their studio space from time to time. In May, the programme blends regular nights with Fringe-specific offerings. What you get at Komedia is quality, variety and plenty of […]
4 Princes Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RD (map) 01273 273870 Essential Links Visit the Marlborough Theatre web site Find out what’s on Find out more about the venue Get directions to the venue The Marlborough Theatre been part of Brighton’s performing history since c.1791. Built 18 years before the Theatre Royal, it is the […]
Though not strictly a theatre venue, the Latest Music Bar does play host to occasional theatre, regular comedy and cabaret. There are four shows on offer this Fringe but look out for last minute additions as well. Essential Links Visit the Latest Music Bar’s web site Join them on Facebook Here […]
1 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3FE Box Office: 01273 725230 The Rialto has firmly established itself as a theatre venue in Brighton, with a diverse programme year-round, and a packed programme of comedy, cabaret, literature and theatre in May. Locally produced work, touring shows and plenty of new writing abound this Fringe. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
Antonia and Noel from Box Tale Soup Theatre talk with Luke Tudball at Brighton Fringe about The Wind In The Willows, the power of puppetry, and adapting literature for the stage. Luke Tudball talks to Antonia & Noel from Box Tale Soup Theatre You can also read the review of The Wind In The Willows […]
Paul Levy talks to Gordon Douglas Raeburn about Pibroch Tales
Paul Levy talks to Gordon Douglas Raeburn from Port Dance Theatre Project about Pibroch Tales. “Two men enter a forest… a vibrant blend of bagpipe music, storytelling, dance, and comedy, amid sharp-humoured interaction with the audience. This Scottish one-man show skips through a jigsaw of three different tales; each excerpt […]
Paul Levy talks to Jilberto Soto about Butterfly
Paul Levy talks to Jilberto Soto about Butterfly. “Questions often arise if Butterfly is about Jilberto coming out of his cocoon and spreading his wings… No, that’s gay. It’s obviously about the hit 1997 classic Mariah Carey album ‘Butterfly’ so it’s even gayer. In all honesty, it’s a show […]
Paul Levy talks to Steve Griffin and Nathan Jones about Griffin and Jones Trickorice Allsorts. “The pioneers of slapdash magic are back with another mishmash of magical mayhem! These award-winning idiots have become famous for their fast banter, tight chemistry, contagious energy, and show-stopping wizardry.” Paul Levy talks to […]
Luke Tudball talks to Damien Warren-Smith at Brighton Fringe about Garry Starr Performs Everything, Hamlet?, creating physical theatre, and finding the clown in yourself. “‘Hamlet?’ is a surreal and smart romp through the mad Dane’s mind, in which three idiots, their spirits with divine ambition puffed, battle for the love of the audience. Who will […]
Paul Levy talks to The Creative Performance Company about Press Start to Play
Paul Levy talks to The Creative Performance Company, makers of Press Start to Play. “Three rounds. Two teams. One prize. ‘Press Start to Play’ combines the medium of video games with interactive theatre in a live game show setting. Teams comprised of audience members will battle it out to determine […]
Paul Levy talks to writer and comedy performer Heather Bagnall from Tasty Monster Productions about Everybody’s Crazy … Or Maybe It’s Just Me! (With guest interviewer Anthony Burbridge) “When no one else can help, there’s only one thing to do. Help yourself… to the wine! Three generations of mental […]
Paul Levy talks to Katy Dash, Hattie Brown and Michael Smith about Margo & Mr Whatsit
Paul Levy talks to Katy Dash, Hattie Brown and Michael Smith from Paddleboat Theatre Company about Margo & Mr Whatsit. “Sophia’s imaginary friend is Mr Whatsit. Wherever Sophia finds herself living, he’s always there with jokes to tell and games to play. But when Sophia moves into her new […]
Improv Focus: Paul Levy talks to Jenny Rowe and Liz Peters about The Maydays: Happily Never After
Paul Levy talks to Jenny Rowe and Liz Peters from The Maydays about The Maydays: Happily Never After. “Award-winning improvisers, The Maydays, present ‘Happily Never After’; a twisted musical tale inspired by Tim Burton and The Brothers Grimm. Starting with your suggestion, The Maydays weave a fantastical tale, […]
Paul Levy talks to Emilia Stawicki and Betty Jane Walsh about Camp Be Yourself
Paul Levy talks to Emilia Stawicki and Betty Jane Walsh from BOX. Theatre Company about Camp Be Yourself, a surreal comedy looking at adulthood. “Welcome to Camp Be Yourself, for those of you that can’t be yourself in real life, you camp be yourself here! Close your eyes. We’re not in […]
Paul Levy talks to Archie Henderson about NOW That’s Who I Call Archie Henderson
Paul Levy talks to Archie Henderson about NOW That’s Who I Call Archie Henderson. “On 12 November 2013, Archie Henderson accidentally reached number 98 in the UK Singles Chart. This time, he’s heading straight for number one. Accompanied by an original soundtrack, this is a heroic story of symphonic redemption […]
Paul Levy talks to Katie Underhay and Anthony Burbridge about The Tale of the Cockatrice
Paul Levy talks to Co-Artistic Directors Katie Underhay and Anthony Burbridge from Mumblecrust Theatre about The Tale of the Cockatrice. What was the history and indeed, the pre-histoty of this acclaimed puppetry-based show? “Mumblecrust Theatre return with their Brighton Fringe 2017 double award-winning show! Deep in the vaults of an […]
Paul Levy talks to Aukje Verhoog and Julian Caddy about Amsterdam Fringe
Paul Levy talks to Fringe directors Aukje Verhoog (Amsterdam) and Julian Caddy ((Brighton) about Amsterdam Fringe. Award-winning work travels in both directions between Brighton and Amsterdam Fringe Festivals. The Dutch and Flemish season brings exciting work to Brighton Fringe in 2018 and to Amsterdam as well. So, what is Amsterdam Fringe, how […]
Paul Levy talks to Isabel Sensier about Ubu Roi
Paul Levy talks to Isabel Sensier, creative director, playwright and producer at Squall + Frenzy about Ubu Roi. “Join us on the absurdly grotesque killing spree/sex-capades of one man… A man who promises to make Poland great again! “Squall + Frenzy presents a daring post-pantomime punk adaptation of this […]
Paul Levy talks to Jonah Fazel about Bumper Blyton: The Improvised Adventure
Paul Levy talks to actor, director, improviser and educator Jonah Fazel about Bumper Blyton: The Improvised Adventure. “The picnic hamper’s packed, so cast yourself back to the 1940s when you could delight in lashings of ginger beer, a mouth full of tongue sandwich or get your lips round […]
Paul Levy talks to Viggo Venn about Viggo Venn: Pepito
Paul Levy talks to Viggo Venn about Viggo Venn: Pepito. A clown and yet more than a clown. Viggo Venn is his solo show, yet never far from Zach. In this new-style interview, Paul Levy interviews Viggo, random members of the public interview Viggo, and then Viggo interviews the public. […]
Report: The Great Fringe Review Debate at Brighton Fringe 2018
FringeReview founder Paul Levy, and FringeReview USA editor, Heather Bagnall are interviewed by theatre maker, reviewer and USA editor, Luke Tudball, a day after the debate. They attempt to summarise the debate and reflect on the points raised. The panel also included Roger Kay, theatre maker from Pretty Villain as well as co-founder of the […]
History Women – Heather Bagnall talks to Louise Peskett about the Notorious Women of Brighton
Heather Bagnall talks to Louise Peskett about her Notorious Women tours at Brighton Fringe “Wilful princesses, music hall stars, headstrong courtesans, acrobats and entrepreneurs, Brighton has always attracted women who dare to do things differently. Hear some of their stories and other female claims to fame on this gentle stroll.” Louise Peskett talks about the […]
Luke Tudball talks to Eliza Caloe and Rory Foster about A Woman, In Search at Brighton Fringe “A one-woman show which looks at the complex line between actress and character. As the two become blurred, one cannot exist without the other. So what happens if the two can’t stand each other? With minimalist set […]
Luke Tudball talks to Amsterdam based writers and performers Sahand Sahebdivani, Raphael Rodan, Guillermo Celano & Iman Spaargaren about My Father Held A Gun at Brighton Fringe and beyond. “A passionate, storytelling show with live cinematic music about war and peace, acts of heroism, and the love for life. Winner of the Amsterdam Fringe Festival […]
Modern Storytelling: Paul Levy talks to Cathianne Hall about The Famous 45
Paul Levy talks to theatrical storyteller Cathianne Hall about The Famous 45. “45 year old Polly adopts a child from 1945. Join storyteller Cathianne Hall to find out why. A story of numbers, neutrons, naivety and cake.” Catherine talks about how she develops her work and how she performs […]
Comedy History – Paul Levy talks to Anthony King about 1000 Years Hour Show
Paul Levy talks to Anthony King about 1000 Years Hour Show. Age suitability: 8 +Audience interaction History; Comedy; Songs. Featuring themes along a 1000 year timeline (1066-2066). Easy, fun, educational, quizzes + present and future too. And find out “Who owns the bones?” Fun, education, music and laughs. The show […]
Paul Levy talks to Luke Tudball and Heather Bagnall about Falkland: The War the World Forgot
Paul Levy talks to Luke Tudball and Heather Bagnall from Tasty Monster Productions about award-winning play, Falkland: The War the World Forgot. How did the show get written? What has the reaction been? Why does the Falklands’ story still need to be told? “Under the starry blanket of night, two […]
Circus Theatre – Paul Levy talks to Monki about Not Somewhere Else
Circus Theatre – Paul Levy talks to Monki from Monki Business about Not Somewhere Else. Monki (Also known as Benjamin) tells us how the show came into being and how we combines circus with theatre and other genres. Monki’s debut performance colours outside the lines of the conventional […]
Paul Levy talks to Nigel Osner about Too Young to Stay In – Too Old to Go Out
Paul Levy talks to Nigel Osner about Too Young to Stay In – Too Old to Go Out. “In his new show Nigel Osner casts a quizzical eye over life’s challenges for those, shall we say, just that little bit older. Going out, love, holidays – even the gym! […]
Paul Levy talks to Piers Newman about Two by Jim Cartwright
Paul Levy talks to actor Piers Newman from Clueless Theatre Company about Two by Jim Cartwright. Piers talks about how he and co-star Debbie Griffiths create a multitude of characters in this famous play. “Whether you’re after a relaxing lager or fancy a reminiscent Babycham, The White Oak […]
Paul Levy talks to Dan Lees and Neil Frost about The Establishment
Paul Levy talks to Dan Lees and Neil Frost about The Establishment. “Dan Lees and Neil Frost (Prague Fringe ‘15 Inspiration Award nominee) have joined forces to bring you ‘The Establishment’. Two quintessentially English gentlemen from a bygone era struggle to hold on to their values, wealth […]
Paul Levy talks to Jane Postlethwaite about Last Night at the Circus
Paul Levy talks to award-winning comedian Jane Postlethwaite about Last Night at the Circus. “After the success of ‘Made in Cumbria’ and ‘The House’ Jane returns with a brand new multimedia comedy show set in a dark dystopian circus world.” “My new work for 2018 touches on raw […]
Paul Levy talks to Mark BIttlestone about Space Doctor
Paul Levy talks to Mark BIttlestone from StraightUp Productions about Space Doctor. “Time travel, space ships, scary monsters, evil aliens, sexy assistants, demented fans. It can only be ‘Space Doctor’! After 40 years out in the wilderness, Britain’s favourite television time traveller is back. Passionate fans of the […]
Paul Levy talks to Simon Lovat about Are Strings Attached
Paul Levy talks to Simon Lovat about Are Strings Attached? “What do you get if you cross Bjorn Borg with Banksy? You get a one man show about DOG, graffiti legend and former tennis pro, who hates his dad and has serious issues with Jiminy Cricket. And he’s […]
Paul Levy talks to the producer of The Frow Show
Paul Levy talks to James MacKay, the producer of The Frow Show. “After a sell-out success at Brighton Fringe 2017, ‘The Frow Show’ returns with this superb sketch comedy show. Based upon the unique Sussex village of Forest Row, the highly experienced mix of talent in the cast reflect the […]
Paul Levy talks to Eddie Alford abour ‘Love in the Harbour’
Paul Levy talks to Eddie Alford from The Harbour Theatre Company abour ‘Love in the Harbour’. A fascinating interview that explores the process of writing. “A love story set in World War I follows the lives of three Irish air aces of the Royal Flying Corps against the background of great upheaval and change. With […]
Stand-up Comedy Focus: Paul Levy talks to Katherine Atkinson about Sex & Pugs & Rock & LOLS
Paul Levy talks to Katherine Atkinson about Sex & Pugs & Rock & LOLS. “Three regulars from the comedy circuit bring you an hour of stand-up tackling life’s most important issues: sex, dogs and music – there’ll be jokes about other stuff too. All delivered with lashings of […]
Paul Levy talks to Matt Devitt about East
Paul Levy talks to Matt Devitt about Snowdrop Productions‘ version of Steven Berkoff’s East. 1970’s London. Mike, Les and Sylv are fighting for their youth. Filling their days with sex and violence, they battle both the boredom they fear and the inevitable future they see in their parents, ultimately […]
Paul Levy talks to Christine Kempell about Caitlin
Paul Levy talks to Christine Kempell about Caitlin. “Before the poet Dylan Thomas drank himself to death at the age of 39, he and his wife Caitlin binged and brawled their way all around the bars of Britain in the 1930s and 40s. In this one-woman show, Caitlin […]
Paul Levy talks to Martin Willis and Phil Lindsey about Loose Brie Solve Everything
Paul Levy talks to Martin Willis and Phil Lindsey about Loose Brie Solve Everything. “Martin and Phil have always felt like they were supposed to do something very important with their lives. Now they’ve finally figured out what it is. They’re going to solve everything. All of it. […]
Paul Levy talks to Will about Niteskreen
Paul Levy talks to Will about Niteskreen. “In days of yore, British people would know it was time to go to bed when the TV stopped showing programmes, and started showing still images of the programmes they were going to show in the future, accompanied by music to […]
Paul Levy talks to Robyn Jancovich-Brown and Alan Gordon from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
Paul Levy talks to Robyn Jancovich-Brown and Alan Gordon from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. Paul Levy talks to Robyn Jancovich-Brown, Participant & Industry Development Manager looks after the arts development work and the Arts Industry Office. He also talks to Alan Gordon Marketing and Registration Coordinator, who heads up […]
Paul Levy talks to Anton Binder about I Married an Alien Card Shark
Paul Levy talks to Anton Binder about I Married an Alien Card Shark. “I did the one-handed shuffle he’d shown me, which I’d spent a year practicing. “In a poker game that’ll get you killed” he snarled, “you’re giving away the secret!” I just did card tricks, but […]
Paul Levy talks to Neil O’Rourke & Patrick Spicer about Cool Dude Island
Paul Levy talks to Neil O’Rourke and Patrick Spicer about Cool Dude Island. “Rising stand-up comedians Neil O’Rourke (Irish Comedian of the Year 2017 Finalist) and Patrick Spicer (Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2018 Nominee) are the (p)residents of the coolest island off the coast of Brighton: Cool Dude […]
Paul Levy talks to Joseph Quartson about Meeting at 33
Verbatim Theatre: Paul Levy talks to Joseph Quartson about Meeting at 33 by Hannah Samuels. Alcoholics recovery meetings are happening all around us, all the time. While the people in those rooms never chose to be there, they are privy to some remarkable personal storytelling. Created through extensive […]
Paul Levy talks to Roman Hayek-Green about Goodbye Rosetta
Paul Levy talks to Roman Hayek-Green from Hungry Wolf Visionary Theatre about Goodbye Rosetta. “HUNGRY WOLF has created a new Company of Young Actors to take part in an intensive 5 day programme workshopping and developing a unique and original script written by Katherine Manner especially for Hungry Wolf.” “Hungry Wolf VYT return to Brighton Fringe with another […]
Paul Levy talks to Aaron Thaddeus Lee about the BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows
Paul Levy talks to Aaron Thaddeus Lee about the BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows. “Why now? Why this? Why me? Who cares? Lots of questions and very few answers. Share our reactions to this wonderfully strange, impossibly loud and constantly changing world that we call… 2018. Experience the fevered […]
Paul Levy talks to Tony Jaffe about The Old Courtroom
Paul Levy talks to Tony Jaffe about The Old Courtroom which is back with another Brighton Fringe programme full of its usual variety. Tony tells us what he was doing at five years-old and how the Old Courtroom came into being. Paul Levy talks to Tony Jaffe about The Old Courtroom
Paul Levy talks to Ester Natzijl about WATCHING, Ceci n’est pas de Deux
Paul Levy talks to Ester Natzijl about WATCHING, Ceci n’est pas de Deux “A solo-duet created and performed by Flying Solo and Amsterdam Fringe award-winner Ester Natzijl. A mesmerising mix of puppetry, theatre and dance that provides different views of what a relationship can be. The performance carves a […]
Paul Levy talks to Valerio Sarà about Unbelievable!
Paul Levy talks to Valerio Sarà about Unbelievable! “Valerio Sarà is an Italian eccentric who has toured his unique brand of surreal stand-up comedy across the UK. He was born in Naples, a city where even driving a car is a pleasurable chaos and an adventurous challenge! His experience of […]
Paul Levy talks to Philip Hutchinson and Tony Carpenter about The Laurel and Hardy Cabaret
Paul Levy talks to Philip Hutchinson and Tony Carpenter from Lucky Dog Theatre Productions about The Laurel and Hardy Cabaret. “The award-winning Lucky Dog have been playing their successful biopic ‘Hats Off to Laurel & Hardy’ since 2013. This, however, is a bumper package of Stan and Ollie’s […]
Paul Levy talks to Alison Hitchcock and Brian Greenley about Have You Got a Stamp?
From me to you… Paul Levy talks to Alison Hitchcock and Brian Greenley about Have You Got a Stamp? “Rarely do we get a chance to change someone else’s life, be it for a moment or forever. This funny, touching story, narrated in person and film, tells how letters […]
Paul Levy talks to Andy Thomas about Mao That’s What I Call Music!
Paul Levy talks to Andy Thomas about Mao That’s What I Call Music! “Following sell-out shows at Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe for ‘Never Mind the Cossacks’ (Brilliantly conceived Fringe Guru); Communist Crooner Des Kapital (Winner Gulags Got Talent) story sings the story of Mao’s China, using music by […]
Paul Levy talks to Kate Mounce about Just Don’t Do It
Paul Levy talks to Kate Mounce from Beside Ourselves Collective about Just Don’t Do It (performed with Eleanor Young). “Female sexuality and Christianity: are they as uncomfortable bedfellows as they appear to be? Join two clowns on a surreal journey into the modern Church’s approach to sex, celibacy and female sexual desire. What happens if we […]
Paul Levy talks to Danny Rogers about Bin and Gone
Paul Levy talks to Danny Rogers about Bin and Gone, written by Danny and Tom Glover. “The son of a Saturday night favourite; a father who performed with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope; the son who ended up with nothing, penniless and in care. Famed for quiz show 3-2-1, Ted Rogers was an 80’s TV star, […]
Paul Levy talks to Sarah Saeed about Stealth Aspies: Autistic People Speak Out
Paul Levy talks to Sarah Saeed about Stealth Aspies -Autistic People Speak Out. She shares the story of how the group (Sarah, Paul, Alain and Janine), and the show came into being, and also explains the “spectrum”. “The Stealth Aspies Company – the world’s first performance collective entirely run by autistic adults. Formed in 2016 […]
Paul Levy talks to The Latebloomers about Scotland
Paul Levy talks to The Latebloomers about Scotland! “SCOTLAAAAND! A show that takes the audience on a wild ride, with rhythm, body percussion, singing, stomping, clowning and the spirit of Scotland!” Paul Levy talks to The Latebloomers about Scotland
Paul Levy talks to Lewis Ironside about Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet
Paul Levy talks to Lewis Ironside about Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet. Patented, popular and expanding, Lewis tells people about ethanol and how this cult group stays fresh and still loving it. “Shit-faced Shakespeare® is the genuinely hilarious combination of an entirely serious Shakespeare play with an entirely Shit-faced actor. What could possibly go right? With a […]
Paul Levy talks to Sue Hart about Duo Bogof It’s a Kinda Magic!
Paul Levy talks to Sue Hart from Duo Bogof about Duo Bogof It’s a Kinda Magic! which plays at the Brighton Spiegeltent. “The Duo Bogof aren’t simply magicians, they are cinemagicians! Equipped with their trusty video camera, a few magic props and the belief that anything is possible, The Duo Bogof weave an illusion of […]
