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Vlogging a dead horse: Casting YouTuber Tanya Burr in Confidence makes perfect sense

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays by Guest Bloggers5th June 2018Leave a Comment

Was the casting of YouTuber Tanya Burr in Confidence at Southwark Playhouse really such a big deal? Guest blogger Mary Grace Nguyen did some online digging before rushing to judge…

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‘Never underestimate the power of representation’: Tom Mack on the need for more gay stories like Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

In Features, Films, Inspiring people, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Ticket recommendations by Guest Bloggers12th May 2018Leave a Comment

Tom Mack, currently studying for an MA in Creative Producing at Mountview, shared this piece with the Mates on why, as a young gay man, it’s so gratifying to see out-and-proud stories like those in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and the recent film Love, Simon onstage and screen. “Yeah…” My answer in response to my brother saying to me “You’re …

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Why Is the Sky Blue? Abbey Wright on discussing kids & pornography through theatre

In Children's theatre, Features, Inspiring people, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Plays by Guest Bloggers12th May 2018Leave a Comment

Tackroom Theatre, with the help of Barnardo’s, interviewed 10,000 6- to 22-year-olds on what they think love is and the effect of online pornography on their lives. Why is the Sky Blue? (or How to Make Slime), now running at Southwark Playhouse, is the result of these interviews.

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Are women funny? Why are we still being asked this question?!

In Comedy, Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Quotes by Guest Bloggers11th March 2018Leave a Comment

ShyGirl, a 30-something delving into the uncharted world of vlogging for the first time (and a.k.a. writer and performer Siobhan McMillan), brings her new show MIRRORS to London’s Leicester Square Theatre later this month. In her first-ever blog, exclusive to My Theatre Mates, she dissects the oft-asked question: “Are women funny?” Having recently observed different women discussing whether women can be funny …

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Bunny’s Catherine Lamb: ‘Making theatre for young people is a financial disaster’

In Features, Inspiring people, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Ticket recommendations by Guest Bloggers9th January 2018Leave a Comment

“I am on a mission to get a younger audience to the theatre. In January 2017, I founded Fabricate Theatre, a company dedicated to producing theatre which is relevant to a younger audience.”

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‘I used to think the arts were welcoming’: How to get ahead w/o connections?

In Features, Inspiring people, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Quotes, Ticket recommendations by Guest Bloggers12th December 2017Leave a Comment

The Crystal Egg Live director Elif Knight looks back on how a lack of ‘connections’ has impacted her career to date – and makes a strong case for all of us to put a stronger focus on diversity in the theatre industry.

‘I used to think the arts were welcoming’: How to get ahead w/o connections?

In Features, Inspiring people, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Quotes, Ticket recommendations by Guest Bloggers12th December 2017Leave a Comment

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BLOOD BROTHERS – Touring ★★★★

In Musicals, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Guest Bloggers28th November 2017Leave a Comment

Blood Brothers is one of Break A Leg’s favourites and it’s always a due to review the show, the dynamics are different each time and yet the overall drama, comic timing and splendour of the production never waivers.

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‘Drama at a totally different level’: Punchdrunk’s Kabeiroi ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Special Events by Guest Bloggers27th October 2017Leave a Comment

Oblivious passers-by sometimes appeared odd and threatening, and I had the near-constant the feeling that we were being watched – which probably we were. At the same time, the hours walking round London following instructions meant sometimes it felt tedious, tiring and cold.

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Philip Correia: The search for comfort, security, home & Hyem

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Quotes, Regional theatre, Touring by Guest Bloggers30th August 2017Leave a Comment

Philip Correia explains how his debut play HYEM is inspired by society’s craving for comfort and belonging in a time of anger, inequality and growing uncertainty.

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