Paul Levy talks to Duncan Henderson about The Polished Scar

Paul Levy talks to writer and performer Duncan Henderson about The Polished Scar, (directed by Joanna Rosenfeld), which received an Outstanding review rating from FringeReview. “We are all brothers and sisters, all born good, all born innocent. Duncan Henderson asks: What makes some people more equal than others? Where is the shift? Why do some […]


Paul Levy talks to Reuben Hunter about The Hoard

Paul Levy talks to Reuben Hunter about The Hoard “How much stuff is too much stuff? When does saving something for a rainy day become hoarding? Are you keeping hold of things because you’re afraid of letting other things go Part happy, part sad, part silly, but altogether funny, The Hoard is a stand-up comedy […]


Paul Levy talks to Lyralen Kaye about Many Trump Refugees in One Body

Paul Levy talks to Lyralen Kaye from Another Country Productions about Many Trump Refugees in One Body. A panicked run to Canada…  A partner who only wants to keep her job at Harvard.. And a secret you never wanted to tell…  What could possibly go wrong? Many Trump Refugees in One Body is the hilarious […]


Arts Industry Focus at Brighton Fringe – Paul Levy talks to Tom Corradini

Arts Industry Focus at Brighton Fringe – Paul Levy talks to Tom Corradini. From Italy, Tom Corradini from Tom Corradini Teatro  chats to Paul Levy about how he finds exciting new work as a producer, and also gives us a sneak peek at his own acclaimed new show, Brexit. Arts Industry Focus at Brighton Fringe […]


Paul Levy talks to Tom Corradini about I Fratteli Lehman

                  Paul Levy talks to Tom Corradini about visual comedy and physical theatre show (by Michele Di Dedda and Tom Corradini)  I Fratteli Lehman which plays at the London Clown Festival. “A nouveau clown show about the story of the Fratelli Lehman, a couple of bankers and financiers […]


Paul Levy talks to Gingzilla about Gingzilla: Glamonster Vs The World

Paul Levy talks to Gingzilla about Gingzilla: Glamonster Vs The World. “The multi-award winning 7ft GLAMONSTER is on a mission to CONQUER THE WORLD. Set in a 1950’s drive-in movie (Godzilla, Attack of the 50ft Woman, King Kong), experience this behemoth sized Bearded Lady-Man as she tears up the stage, questions your orientation and leaves […]


Paul Levy talks to Nathan Parkinson about Police Cops in Space

Paul Levy talks to Nathan Parkinson from The Pretend Men about Police Cops in Space. “Following three sell out runs at Soho Theatre, multi award-winning comedy trio The Pretend Men return with their critically acclaimed EdFringe 2017 sell-out show ‘POLICE COPS IN SPACE’; an ’80s ‘Low-Fi Sci-Fi’ set in the most dangerous place on Earth… […]


Paul Levy talks to Gregory Gudgeon and Lisa Wolfe about Puppet King Richard II

        Paul Levy talks to Gregory Gudgeon and Lisa Wolfe about Puppet King RIchard II. Returning to the very tiny subterranean but hugely atmospheric cave at ONCA Gallery after last Festival’s popular run, Pocket Epics’ “impishly creative” (The Stage) production, looks set to entrance audiences once again. Ex-King Richard faces a big […]


Paul Levy talks to Douglas Walker about Of Christmas Past

Paul Levy talks to Douglas Walker about Of Christmas Past. “Christmas is a time for joy and happiness, but there is a sinister secret at the heart of the stories we tell. Douglas Walker unravels a shocking true story with his ingenious new comic play. In an absurd and incredible one-man epic, he embodies a […]


Paul Levy talks to Sarah Hickingbottom about The Woman Who Conceived the Pill

Paul Levy talks to Sarah Hickingbottom from Brass Tacks Theatre about The Woman Who Conceived the Pill. Sarah talks about how the idea for the play came about, its importance and the process of researching and writing it. “It’s 1918, and a woman who adores men is dreaming of ‘a pill taken like aspirin’ to […]


Paul Levy talks to Paul Zenon about Paul Zenon’s Hellfire Club with the Urban Voodoo Machine

Paul Levy talks to Paul Zenon about Paul Zenon’s Hellfire Club with the Urban Voodoo Machine. “Step right down for a debauched carnie cabaret within tent, hosted by magic roustabout and snake-oil peddler Paul Zenon, TV trickster and longtime ‘La Clique’ ringmaster. Featuring bourbon-soaked gypsy bop n stroll legends ‘The Urban Voodoo Machine Marching Band’, […]


Paul Levy talks to Claire Alizon Hills and Richard Priestly about Christopher’s Caterpillars

Paul Levy talks to Claire Alizon Hills and Richard Priestly from Topsy Turvey Theatre about Christopher’s Caterpillars. “Christopher Nibble and his best friend Posie have been busy growing plants and food in their garden whilst taking care of their six hairy pet caterpillars. But when their crawly comrades disappear without a trace, the gardening guinea […]


Paul Levy talks to Joseph J Clark about Drunk with a Pen

Paul Levy talks to Joseph J Clark about Drunk with a Pen. “In May 2018, Joseph J Clark makes his debut at Brighton Fringe festival, bringing 13.5 poems about drink and drinking back to their spiritual home of Brighton. “This live show will feature of mixture of poems from the book, as well as new […]


Paul Levy talks to Matthew Callow about Neon Moon

Paul Levy talks to Matthew Callow about Neon Moon. It is Matthew’s debut at Brighton Fringe. He talks about his music, what inspires him and how his latest album and show came into being. “Vocalist and synth-pop artist Matthew Callow presents a galactic exploration of love and affection. Live music accompanied by a projected film […]


Paul Levy talks to Simon Plotkin about Do The Thing The Two Man Made-Up Musical

Paul Levy talks to Simon Plotkin about Do The Thing The Two Man Made-Up Musical. “From the minds behind Brighton improv titans Off the Cuff and Blanket Fort comes a full-throttle fully-improvised musical performed in full by only two men (plus one on guitar). The plots, the tunes, the dance routines; all spontaneous every time! […]


Paul Levy talks to Tim Coakley about What’s Wrong With Monotony?

Paul Levy talks to writer Tim Coakley about new comedy What’s Wrong With Monotony? “This brand new comedy will offer laughter! Passion! Fun! Action! Fascinating characters! A love story! A villain! Songs! A play-within-a-play! … But only if its couch-potato hero can get off the sofa and write it. Will he write it in time? Will […]


Paul Levy talks to Jack Christiansen from Bootcamp Productions about Spin City

Paul Levy talks to director Jack Christiansen from Bootcamp Productions about Spin City by Karen Bartholomew. “Monday afternoon. Not much going on besides a robbery and chores at Spin City launderette. Margaret has health issues that could be better addressed; Jud hates his job and his dad; Teddy just lost his, and maybe his wife; […]


Paul Levy talks to Tristan Wolfe about Finding Yourself Offside

Paul Levy talks to Tristan Wolfe from Most Curious Productions about Finding Yourself Offside. “Finding Yourself Offside is a play tackling the issues of coming out as gay from two different perspectives. There are two guys in seperate therapy, they do not know each other but both have very different issues with being open about […]


Paul Levy talks to Peter Gardiner about Bully Beef

Paul Levy talks to Peter Gardiner about Two Bit Productions‘ version of his play Bully Beef. “From the makers of the horror/sci-fi podcast ‘Whisper Through the Static’ comes a new play inspired by true events. September 1916, the Somme, a British tank breaks down during an advance and now the crew, fresh from training, must […]


Paul Levy talks to Andrew Allen about One Woman Alien and Year Without Summer

  Paul Levy talks to Andrew Allen from Cast Iron Theatre about One Woman Alien and Year Without Summer. One Woman Alien – “In theatre, no one can hear you scream: one hour, one woman, one cult movie!  Returning from the success of her award-nominated Edinburgh Fringe show, ‘Cacophony’, the “impossible to forget” (The List) Heather-Rose […]


Paul Levy talks to Frode Gjerløw about The Jurassic Parks

Paul Levy talks to Frode Gjerløw from Superbolt Theatre about The Jurassic Parks. “Superbolt present their sell-out, multi award-winning, laugh-out-loud spin on Spielberg’s classic. Welcome to the unlikely setting of Lyme Regis Community Centre, where the Park family embark on a journey to a misty past. Where, when things go wrong, family feuds are faced […]


Paul Levy talks to Stephanie Palacino about The Impossible, Improbable & Unlikely Adventure Of…

Paul Levy talks to Stephanie Palacino about The Impossible, Improbable & Unlikely Adventure Of… “Take a journey, following the impossible steps of an eccentric explorer, through improbable terrains to unlikely encounters, in this walk-through immersive theatre experience through a 150-year-old guest house. Groups of six max per adventure, running every 15 mins from the start […]


Paul Levy talks to Roy Hutchins and Sue Bradley about Bear North

Paul Levy talks to Roy Hutcins and Sue Bradley from Brainfruit about Bear North. “A comic combo including a dancing bear – yep, probably the only show in the Fringe to have one. Created by multi-award-winning comedian and director Roy Hutchins – recent winner of the ‘Best ensemble production’ at the Wellington Fringe for ‘Fiery […]


Paul Levy talks to Michael James Parker about Peripheral Visionaries

          Paul Levy talks to Michael James Parker about Peripheral Visionaries, a new poetry and spoken word festival in Brighton, Hammer and Tongue Brighton, and another looming battle between Poets and MCs – and possibly stand-up comedians, and considers that poetry unites them, and us all. Paul Levy talks to Michael James […]


Paul Levy talks to Miranda Porter about S/he/it Happens

          Paul Levy talks to Miranda Porter about S/he/it Happens, a piece of physical theatre comedy exploring dysphoria and identity. “Gender exploration, physical exasperation, breast manipulation. Stuck between the gender binary and armed with only a pair of boxers and a photo of a male model, one individual sets out on […]


Paul Levy talks to J D Henshaw from Sweet Venues

            Paul Levy talks to J D Henshaw from Sweet Venues. J D reflects on what makes Sweet Venues unique, its “cultural family” ethos. He describes how Sweet finds and creates performance spaces and shares some personal reflections on why it is important to keep venues on a human scale. […]


Paul Levy talks to Witt’n Camp about Witt’n Camp SWAG

Paul Levy talks to Witt’n Camp about Witt ‘n Camp SWAG. This is not comedy yet it makes people laugh, a lot of people, and a lot. Comedy or theatre? Comedy from theare? Paul Levy tries to understand and enjoys the attempt… “Following their hit, sell-out shows in Brighton and Soho, this outrageous double-act present […]


Paul Levy talks to John Hinton about Ensongclopedia of Animals

          Paul Levy talks to John Hinton about Ensongclopedia of Animals. “26 animal songs, one for each letter of the alphabet. Learn fascinating facts about extraordinary echinoderms, distressed damselflies, crazy corals, batty beetles and amazing archispirostreptuses. Expect the unexpected and expect it to rhyme. The brand-new show from John Hinton, multi-award-winning […]


Paul Levy talks to Yvette May about 10 Steps to Happiness

Paul Levy talks to Yvette May from Happenings Theatre Company about 10 Steps to Happiness. “We’re born, we go to nursery, school, college and sometimes university. We’re taught to work, not how to be happy. A better job? A boyfriend? A holiday? Failing that I decided to search the internet: How to be happy? Easy! […]


Paul Levy talks to Gary Sefton about BRICTT Presents UNEXPECTED ITEM IN THE BAGGING AREA

Paul Levy talks to Gary Sefton about BRICTT Presents UNEXPECTED ITEM IN THE BAGGING AREA. “200 years after Mary Shelley created Frankenstein, the race to replicate humanity still fascinates us. In this era of single-use everything, can we trust ourselves to not to abandon our own creations?  Directed by critically acclaimed Gary Sefton (NT, RSC) […]


Paul Levy talks to Jessica Cheetham about The Spark Factory

Paul Levy talks to Jessica Cheetham about The Spark Factory. “Spun Glass Theatre present ‘The Spark Factory’: a powerhouse of new, bold and daring performance ideas. The curated programme this year includes spoken word, puppetry, dance, music and new writing. Seven different artists perform on seven different nights. See our website for the full programme.” […]


Paul Levy talks to Adrian Jameson about Mr D’s Tales of Myth and Legend

Paul Levy talks to Adrian Jameson about Mr D’s Tales of Myth and Legend by The Other Realm Theatre Company. “Come on a journey back in time as Mr D regales you with fabulous tales of ghosts, monsters, the Devil, and more. Storytelling and theatre combine to bring these myths and legends to life in […]


Paul Levy talks to Emily Carding about Hamlet (An Experience)

Paul Levy talks to Emily Carding from Brite Theatre about Hamlet (An Experience). “After breaking new ground and touring the world with their multi award-winning ‘Richard III (A One Woman Show)’, Brite Theater are making Shakespeare even more immersive with this new production of ‘Hamlet’ directed by Kolbrun Bjort Sigfusdottir. Emily Carding plays Hamlet and […]


Paul Levy talks to Chelsea Newton Mountney about Blue Sky Thinking

Paul Levy talks to Chelsea Newton Mountney about Blue Sky Thinking. “Spreadsheets, filing cabinets, and photocopiers. Penny has traded a life of creativity for a world of water coolers, cubicles, and plastic plants. ‘Blue Sky Thinking’ is the story of a woman seduced by the fluorescent strip lights of the corporate machine, opting into a world […]


Paul Levy talks to James Weisz about The Adventures of Robin Hood

          Paul Levy talks to James Weisz about The Adventures of Robin Hood. James brings musical theatre to the stage with success, heart and by combining adult and youth actors to create classic, ensemble work. In this interview he tells us about The Adventures of Robin Hood and the joy of staging […]


Paul Levy talks to James Weisz about This Boy Tom

                Paul Levy talks to James Weisz, producer, about This Boy Tom by Natalie Sexton, as the 2016 Brighton Fringe hit returns. “A life-affirming story of acceptance, courage and friendship. Tom starts at a new school and is met with bullying, but, with new girl Flora’s arrival is […]


Paul Levy talks to Sam Rush from the Brighton Spiegeltent

                  Paul Levy talks to Sam Rush from the Brighton Spiegeltent. Sam tells Paul Levy about the two unique, beautiful venues – The Spiegeltent and the Bosco, both home to a wide variety of shows at this year’s Brighton Fringe. “Our Spiegeltent was built around 1920 and […]


Paul Levy talks to Jonathan Brown about Paul Levy talks to Jonathan Brown about You Can’t Watch This Play (Again)

              Paul Levy talks to Jonathan Brown about Paul Levy talks to Jonathan Brown about You Can’t Watch This Play (Again). “Multi-award-winner, Jonathan Brown, takes you on a wildly subversive, newly-discovered-each-performance journey, with live musical score (David Molz) and in-the-moment plunges into worlds you’ve been told ‘do not exist!’ (and to shut […]


Paul Levy in Conversation with Julian Caddy, Managing Director of Brighton Fringe

In a frank conversation about both Brighton Fringe and Fringes all over the world, Julian Caddy, Managing Director of England’s largest arts festival offers a personal and a professional view of how Brighton Fringe is evolving, sharing the ups and downs, the history, the current state of things, and the future. Paul Levy in Conversation […]


Paul Levy talks to Brian Mitchell about Whaddya Know – We’re in Love!

              Paul Levy talks to Brian Mitchell about Whaddya Know – We’re in Love! The Foundry Group are back at the Fringe with a brand new musical. Brian talks about how the show came into being and the notion of nostalgic theatre. “All aboard! Full steam ahead on SS […]


Paul Levy talks to Jolie Booth about Sisterhood and Museum of Ordinary People

          Paul Levy talks to Jolie Booth from Kriya Arts about Sisterhood and Museum of Ordinary People. Sisterhood: “Scratch performance: Three women, aged 20, 40 and 60 (but not a virgin, mother or hag in sight), set about unpicking the fine weave of our existence, re-examining with fresh and furious eyes […]


Holding Your Own: Paul Levy talks to Robert Cohen about Solo Theatre

            Robert Cohen has several critically acclaimed solo theatre shows “in the bag”. His new workshop “Holding Your Own – A Solo Show Workshop” takes place during (Brighton &) Hove Grown 2018 at the Rialto Theatre in Brighton, UK. Robert talks to Paul Levy about the process of making solo theatre […]


Staging and Iconic Show: Paul Levy talks to Louisa Lytton about Grease

                      Paul Levy talks to Louisa Lytton about Grease. Louisa who plays Rizzo, talks about the character, the show and its longevity, the cast on tour and how she creates and inhabits the part. “He’s the one that you WANT!! Tom Parker, from the UK’s […]


Paul Levy talks to Tig Land from Random Acts Theatre Company

              Paul Levy talks to Tig Land from Random Acts Theatre Company. Random Acts are “a Playback Company based in South East England specialising in celebrating peoples’ stories through spontaneous theatre. Deeply embedded in the traditional roots of community story telling, Playback is improvisational theatre at its very best. […]


The Comedy Museum Tour: Paul Levy talks to Neil Davidson about The Thermos Museum

Paul Levy talks to Neil Davidson about The Thermos Museum. “The Thermos Museum is a comedic but edifying experience. Twelve suitcases  unfold to reveal numerous astonishing displays. However, the public are  not free to reign; visitors are escorted around the museum by a mysterious  and disenchanted tour guide. Digression seems to rule over flask  information. […]


Silly for all the right reasons: Paul Levy talks to Cat and Nicko about Defrosted

Paul Levy talks to Cat and Nicko about Defrosted, a show we first saw and recommended at the Edinburgh Fringe. “Love that frosty film or hate it, you’ll laugh your stripy socks off at lovable clowns Cat & Nicko and their puppet rock band… A fantastic family adventure featuring live music and physical comedy; ‘Defrosted’ is […]


Solo theatre: Paul Levy talks to Chris Neville-Smith about Waiting for Gandalf

Paul Levy talks to Chris Neville-Smith about a plat by Adrian Marks,  Waiting for Gandalf. “Meet Kevin Brook, self-confessed fanatic of all things Lord of the Rings. On the eve before ‘Gandalf’ signs the official movie companion to The Two Towers, he sits outside Fenwicks, waiting. He talks about his life-long devotion, friends who don’t […]


Staging Battle Rap: Paul Levy talks to Kevin Williams about Bodied

Paul Levy talks to Kevin Williams about Bodied, a new play about battle rap, co-written and directed by Kevin from Raise Dark Theatre. ““I feel like battle rap is something everyone’s always been into but they don’t know it.” Forget everything you think you know about battle rap. We take a peek into the lives of […]


Creating Genuine Surprise: Paul Levy talks to Lucy Hopkins about her Surprise Show

Lucy Hopkins decided to surprise and go on anyway when this show couldn’t play at Brighton Fringe. An act of surrender, this award-winning clown/physical performer utterly surrenders and each show is different, the audience key to the collaboration… Paul Levy talks to Lucy Hopkins about her Surprise Show. Listen to our interview with Lucy Hopkins about […]


Improvising Crime Comedy: Paul Levy talks to John Shepherd-Jones about Off the Cuff: Crime and Funishment

Paul Levy talks to John Shepherd-Jones about Off the Cuff: Crime and Funishment. Off the Cuff are Brighton impro comedy favourites. How do they create their spur-of-the-moment comedy magic? “Brighton’s improvised comedy favourites present an impromptu detective drama, replete with colourful characters and lurid plots. A completely new episode created each night from audience suggestions. […]


Facing our Mortality: Paul Levy talks to Alice Merrivale about 1 in 3

Paul Levy talks to Alice Merrivale about 1 in 3 from Now You Know Theatre Company. “Life is more than the days you have left. Jeff and Jasmine are diagnosed with a life threatening disease, but through each other they learn why life is worth being threatened. ‘1 in 3’ explores the deep and truthful […]


New Writing: Paul Levy talks to Kate Novak and Peter Collington about Salmon and Wales

Paul Levy talks to writer Kate Novak and producer Peter Collington about Salmon and Wales from Glass Moon Theatre Company. “Salmon and Wales’ is a one-woman show exploring a young girl’s painful journey through domestic abuse. To escape her fearful reality, she often trickles into the unreal, into the world of dreams. When the demons of her […]


Paul Levy talks to Sarah Blanc about Windibops

Paul Levy talks to Sarah Blanc about Windibops. “A rib-tickling, inclusive and fun dance theatre experience complete with moving lab tables, fart jars, cows and test tubes. Join Volta Flatulence, Caroline Windybottom and Daisy Parphead in the Windibops laboratory to investigate flatulence (yes, we mean farts), and if it has an impact on global warming. Three talented […]


Poetry and Physical Performance: Paul Levy talks to Ella D. Gajic and Niamh Brangwyn about Did I Choose These Shoes?

Poetry and Physical Performance: Paul Levy talks to Ella D. Gajic and Niamh Brangwyn about their show at 88 London Road,  Did I Choose These Shoes? (which received support from The Pebbles Trust) “A thought-provoking one-woman show exploring the themes of feminism, media, love, society and nature vs nurture. This spoken-word poetry performance focuses on the […]


A Director’s View: Paul Levy talks to Sam Chittenden about Blackbird

Sam Chittenden directs Blackbird for Pretty Villain Productions playing at the Rialto Theatre. “Blackbird charts the tense confrontation between Ray and Una, who has found him again 15 years after the abrupt ending of their relationship. As recriminations fly, we see that both are irrevocably damaged. This taut and unflinching drama builds relentlessly to its explosive […]


New writing: Paul Levy talks to Isabel Sensier about I do it to Break

Paul Levy talks to Isabel Sensier about I do it to Break, from Squall + Frenzy. “Unashamedly political performance company, Squall + Frenzy, presents ‘i do it to break’, a piece of new writing by Royal Court Young Writers’ Programme alumna, Isabel Sensier. Premiering at Brighton Fringe 2016, ‘I do it to break’ will be […]


Staging Mussolini: Paul Levy talks to Tom Corradini about Gran Consiglio (Mussolini)

Paul Levy talks to Tom Corradini about Gran Consiglio (Mussolini). Influenced by Philippe Gaulier, award-winning performer and theatre-maker, Tom Corradini describes the process of stepping onto the skin of Il Duce himself – Benito Mussolini. “July 24, 1943. Rome. The Grand Council of Fascism meets to discuss the deposition of Benito Mussolini. The Duce waits in […]


Giving Shylock His Proper Day in Court: Paul Levy talks to Nathan Ariss with Seth Morgan and Steve Larkin about The Merchant of New York

Paul Levy talks to writer, director and actor Nathan Ariss with cast members Seth Morgan (Shylock) and Steve Larkin (Gratiano) about The Merchant of New York, which plays at the Rialto Theatre. “‘In christening shalt thou have two godfathers… ‘ (Act IV, Scene I). Shakespeare meets the Mafia in this clever, iambic mashup, with a […]


Staging and Performing Story: Paul Levy talks to Joshua Crisp about Hercules

Paul Levy talks to Joshua Crisp from Bard & Troubador  about Hercules. On a very noise New Road in Brighton during Fringe City, Joshua demonstrates why he can hold both a stage and a conversation with ease. “Twelve Labours, Sixty Minutes – One Man. Somewhere between stand-up comedy and traditional oral storytelling, Bard & Troubadour’s […]


Paul Levy talks to Ellis J Wells about Parish Fete-ality A Game of Scones

Paul Levy talks to Ellis J Wells about Parish Fete-ality A Game of Scones from Tobacco Tea Theatre Company. Where did the idea for this unique show come from? How does the performer find the character? “In the Parish Council elections, you win or you die.” When murder sweeps through Jowlhurst, its Councillors vie for absolute power. […]


The Power of Live Poetry: Paul Levy talks to Lloyd Robinson about Loud Poets

Paul Levy talks to Lloyd Robinson about Loud Poets as Lloyd invites those who ditched poetry at school to rediscover it again in this Brighton Fringe show at The Warren. Why does her love poetry? Where does his inspiration come from? “This is slam-style, make some noise, fist-thumping, pint-drinking,  side-tickling, heart-wrenching poetry. This is poetry […]


Paul Levy talks to Oliver Meech about Oliver Meech – When Magic and Food Collide

Oliver Meech loves science and magic. He is a Magic Consultant. Now he turns his attention to magic and good in his new show, Oliver Meech: When Magic and Food Collide, “a comedy magic show packed with mouth-watering, jaw-dropping tricks. Tummies will rumble, ribs will be tickled and gobs will be smacked.” Listen to our interview […]


Surreal Theatre of Friendship: Paul Levy talks to Stephanie Goodfellow about Airswimming

Paul Levy talks to Stephanie Goodfellow about Airswimming, a FringeReview highly recommended show from The Weird Sisters who “present a touching story about two women abandoned in St Dymphna’s Hospital for the ‘Criminally Insane’. Forgotten for 50 years, Persephone and Dora create a surreal fantasy life enlivened by Doris Day, a Moulinex hand whisk and… Airswimming.  By […]


Paul Levy talks Robyn Perkins about Robyn Perkins [is a] Work In Progress

Paul Levy talks Robyn Perkins about Robyn Perkins [is a] Work In Progress. Robyn is an American from New Hampshire, eight years in the UK. She shares her story and her love of live comedy. “Laugh along as she explores her family, her country, her 1st boyfriend (at age 34) and what happens when you […]


Paul Levy talks to Caspar Thomas about Caspar Thomas: Magic and Mentalism

Paul Levy talks to Caspar Thomas about Caspar Thomas: Magic and Mentalism. Caspar talks about his love of magic, how he developed his show and his preference for close-up magic. “Following the show’s successful runs at the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringes 2015, Caspar is back to present his close-up, interactive, before-your-very-eyes sleight-of-hand magic and mentalism […]


Paul Levy talks to Sophia George about Limelight

              Paul Levy talks to Sophia George, producer from award-winning Beside the Seaside Productions about Limelight. “A celebration of envy, success and song. Gritty, funny, painful stories shared on open mic night. Musicians & stand-ups perform in search of the Limelight.” Listen to our interview with Sophia George about […]


Shakespeare Superhero Mashup: Paul Levy talks with Plum about Shakespeare’s Avengers Assembleth: Age of Oberon

Paul Levy talks with Plum (yes, that’s what he called himself) from Drake’s Drummers Theatre Company about Shakespeare’s Avengers Assembleth Age of Oberon. “Ever wondered what would happen if Shakespeare was kidnapped by a crazed fairy king in an enchanted forest? Well, wonder no more. Shakespeare’s greatest characters must band together in a new-look avengers […]


Paul Levy talks to Cherry Shakewell about A Night In… Double-Oh Heaven

Paul Levy talks to Cherry Shakewell from Pussy Galore Productions about A Night In… Double-Oh Heaven. Bond Film burlesque, circus, cabaret and so much more. Cherry Shakewell loves all things Bond, returning by popular demand to the Brighton Spiegeltent with “burlesque, skilled circus acts and show-stopping live renditions of classic 007 themes, served with a […]


Paul Levy talks to Natalie Cutler about Not Yet Suffragette

“Natalie Cutler brings you the world premiere of her first one-woman show, Not Yet Suffragette.  “It is a full hour of comedy, music, dance and political incorrectness based on how NOT far we have come in the century since the suffragette movement.” Paul Levy spoke to Natalie about how she researched the show and turned […]


Paul Levy talks to Xnthony about Douze

“In 2015 Pop Star XNTHONY set out for Eurovision glory. Armed with as many fizzy pop songs as he could muster, he and his backing singers The Penny Slots took Tiger Dublin Fringe by storm and believed they were on the cusp of representing Ireland in 2016. Except they weren’t. But they’re not giving up. XNTHONY’s […]


Paul Levy talks to Claire Raftery about Mute

Mute is a devised piece of theatre, directed by Claire Raftery from Periplum. “Three people dead. Silence. You are your own worst enemy. But did you do anything wrong? The Northbrook company explore Dostoyevski’s ‘Crime and Punishment’ and sound and silence. Walk around this very physical performance. Negotiate dilemmas and witness fights which may or may […]


Paul Levy talks to Ivan Andrade about A Little Prince The Musical

Director and writer, Ivan Andrade,  from The Amateurs Company, talks about A Little Prince: The Musical, which plays the wonderful outdoor theatre venue, BOAT (Brighton Open Air Theatre). Ivan talks about how he turned the classic tale by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry into a musical and why he choose to perform the piece outdoors at the Brighton […]


Julian Caddy talks to 7090 about Huldebiet: a Dramatic Concert

A guest interview from young actor, Julian Caddy, who is as much as a fan of 7090 as FringeReview are. We caught their work (PAND7090) at the Fringe last year and he saw them in Amsterdam. they are here this year with a new production, Huldebiet: a Dramatic Concert.  What does Huldebiet mean? You’ll have to head […]


Paul Levy talks to guest blogger Zelah Senior about Death and Dying

          There’s a lot of death about! Our guest blogger for Brighton Fringe 2016 is Zelah Senior. Zelah has worked in development all over the world. During May she is seeing shows particularly related to the themes of death and dying. Death is not all dark and many arts maker explore […]


Paul Levy talks to Sophie Dearlove and Laura Tindle about Would Like to Meet

Actors Sophie Dearlove and Laura Tindle star in Would Like to Meet, a new play by Christine Kempell and Hilary Handel. Would Like To Meet is “a collection of hilarious true dating stories, cringe-worthy speed dating scenarios and shocking statistics.” Listen to our interview with Sophie Dearlove and Laura Tindle about Would Like to Meet   […]


Paul Levy talks to Bob and Jim about Bob and Jim: The Rest of The Lot

Bob and Jim are back at the Fringe, again, again… this time with “the rest of the lot.” How do they make their comedy? Do they ever burn  any of it? “Last year they thought they’d done the lot, then other stuff happened so they’re back to do that too. From Merkel to Zumba via […]


Paul Levy talks to Simon Waterfield about Transgendered Shakespeare

“Communication? Between a father and a child? How difficult can that be? Communication? Between a father and a transgender child? How much of a nightmare can that be? On his 400th anniversary, can even Shakespeare help?” Writer Simon Waterfield is back at the Fringe with a very unique piece of theatre, “written and performed by said […]


Paul Levy talks to Paul Jones about Paul Jones: The Nerdfather

Paul Jones is the Nerdfather. “They say you should never meet your heroes… no one ever said you shouldn’t make your kids meet them! Join Squawker awards finalist, Paul Jones, as he presents his guide to parenting for geeks. See a grown man relentlessly force his children onto Time Lords and Star Ship Captains in […]


Paul Levy talks to Lorrane Mullaney about The Cunning Mr Lingus

Paul Levy talks to writer, Lorrane Mullaney,  about The Cunning Mr Lingus. Developed from a character Lorraine penned in a shorter piece, “When a man finds himself homeless after a break-up, he finds a cunning way of ensuring he has a bed for the night. Mr Lingus loves the ladies – almost as much as […]


Paul Levy talks to Andy Pickett about the Mingus Underground Octet

“The great jazz bass player, composer, arranger and bandleader, Charles Mingus, had a unique approach to music. The Mingus Underground Octet, formed in 2014 and featuring some of the finest jazz and improvising musicians in the South East and London, are dedicated to capturing the excitement and the spirit of Mingus’ music and to giving […]


Paul Levy talks to Johan Ribbing about Tales of Sin

Tales of Sin, from Sofa Productions, probably boasts one of the largest casts at the Fringe. In this show for adults, we are invited to “Experience sinister deeds, sensual seductions and ruthless betrayals, before finally descending to the underworld.” We spoke to Johan Ribbing about the production. Listen to our interview with Johan Ribbing about Tales […]


Paul Levy talks to Johan Ribbing about Once Upon a Time

Three traditional tales – one you’ll know, two you might now. Sofa Productions bring “Once Upon a Time“,  their unique approach to children’s theatre. “Join us on a journey through the magical forest where three fairy tales are imaginatively brought to life. Not only will you meet ‘The Mouse Family’ and ‘Fearless Hans’ but also […]


Paul Levy talks to Liam McCarthy about A Talent for Lying

Octopus Soup Theatre Company bring A Talent for Lying to Brighton Fringe at Sweet Dukebox. Paul Levy chatted to writer Liam McCarthy and one of the cast about the play’s artistic journey to Brighton. Listen to our interview with Liam McCarthy about A Talent for Lying