A Guest Blog for 2016 by Zelah Senior at Brighton Fringe. Watch this space for a new blog for 2017 About Zelah Zelah has many years’ experience in the arts, not only in the UK, but also in South Africa, Sri Lanka and the Balkans. She initially studied English literature, has spent much of her […]
Fringe Regions
Paul Levy talks to Jolie Booth about Hip
Jolie Booth, from Kriyaarts, is back at the Fringe with probably one of the most unique creations in the programme. Oh and she is relaxed too. Jolie tells the fascinating story of how Hip came into being and how she creates her “extra live” theatre. “A bunch of semi-hip young squatters find a once hip […]
There were hippos in Folkestone around 2,000 years ago. There are the bones to prove it. And there is a Fringe show to prove it as well. Georgia Murphy and Oliver Weatherly from Mouth of Lions talk about hippos and their comedy show for children, Dr Zeiffal, Dr Zeigal and the Hippo that Can Never Be […]
Paul Levy taks to Nora and Shea about Morbid Abnormal Me
Listen to our interview with Nora and Shea about Morbid Abnormal Me, a production born from a fear of mortality. Based on verbatim interviews, the writer and performers share the creative process that has resulted in a Fringe show that has crossed the Atlantic to be at the Brighton Fringe. “This is a show about […]
Paul Levy talks to Charles Booth about Charles Booth: VSOP
Charles Booth brings character comedy to the Brighton Fringe. In this interview he reveals where his characters come from and how he brings them to comedic life on the stage. He’s making his Fringe debut “with an eclectic concoction of characters fizzing with heart-warming lunacy, dazzling originality and mop-centric dance moves.” Listen to our interview […]
Paul Levy talks to Jessica Cheetham about Stamp and Operation Love Story
Paul Levy talks to director from Spun Glass Theatre, Jessica Cheetham about Stamp and Operation Love Story. Jessica creates an artistic link between the two productions, tell us why Spun Glass have brought two shows to the Fringe and takes us into the rehearsal room. Listen to our interview with Jessica Cheetham about Stamp […]
Here’s a catch up interview with Amy Mac from Lamb Comedy. Lamb Comedy continues to grow. We hear about new venues, the shows on offer and plans for the future. Listen to our interview with Amy Mac about Lamb Comedy
Paul Levy talks to Matt Devitt and Lloyd Ryan-Thomas about East
Paul Levy talks to Matt Devitt and Lloyd Ryan-Thomas about playing “Dad” and “Mum” in East. Why is Steven Berkoff’s forty year-old play still igniting the interest of theatre makers and audiences today? We get a glimpse of the rehearsal room and some powerful audience reaction so far (Read our review here). East is playing […]
Paul Levy talks to Zach Zucker, Viggo Venn and Jonny Woolley about Thunderflop
Physical comedy performers Zach Zucker and Viggo Venn, and director Jonny Woolley talk about their new comedy creation Thundeflop which plays at the Warren and Brighton Fringe. Where do their ideas come from? How do you “script” physical comedy? And what’s the clown scene like in Norway? We found out… Listen to our interview with […]
Paul Levy talks to Michael James Parker about Poetry at the Fringe
When is poetry better read in silence and when is better bellowed in a public space to a packed audience. Michael James Parker muses on the nature and style of poetry, at the Fringe and elsewhere. Listen to our interview with Michael James Parker about Poetry
Paul Levy talks to Nelly Lewis about Dance Theatre Masterclasses
Three Dance theatre masterclasses are being hosted at the new Nelly Lewis Centre during the Fringe. Nelly Lewis invites you to “tease the performer in you” with 15th May 2016: Tango-inspired partner work with Masha Gurina, combining elements of Argentine tango &creative movement; 22nd May: The creative expressive body with Yael Karavan, exploring the hidden possibilities of […]
Paul Levy talks to Sevanti about Moving into Stillness
Moving into Stillness by yoga teacher, dancer and founder of Unity Studios, Sevanti, has been brewing for a while. It comes to birth at this year’s Brighton Fringe where were are invited to “join Sevanti and the Unity team for the beautiful, meditative fusion of yoga and contemporary dance, including Unity Partner Yoga™. Live music, projections […]
Paul Levy talks to David Weedall about A Dirty Getaway
“A Dirty Getaway!” is David Wheedall and Second Impression Theatre’s 21st year (and premiere) at the Fringe. In this frank interview David – both a writer and director tells us about his idea=finding, takes us into the rehearsal studio and shares the craft of real fringe-making. Listen to our interview with David Weedall about A […]
Paul Levy talks to James Weisz from 88 London Road at Brighton Fringe 2016
88 London Road is the new name for Emporium. Why the name change and how do you go about making such a big change? James Weisz talks to Paul Levy about the evolution of 88 London Road and its scaled up Fringe programme with year. Listen to our interview with James Weisz from 88 London […]
Paul Levy talks to Mill Goble from Sweet Venues at Brighton Fringe 2016
Photo by Peter Williams Paul Levy talks to producer Mill Goble from Sweet Venues at Brighton Fringe 2016. Sweet Venues are part of Edinburgh Fringe history and they recently took over the running of the Dukebox Theatre. Sweet now offer a pop-up space at the Waterfront Hotel in Brighton, significantly expanding […]
