“Being different and unique was suddenly on the table and something to aspire to.” Playwright and performer Bebe Barry tells us about how her father’s experience of seeing David Bowie perform led to the creation of coming-of-age tale Heroes. Read her interview then book your tickets!
“It’s impossible to hear the tale and not begin speculating”: Lexie Ward on the creation of thriller We Know Now Snowmen Exist
Infrasound frequency, unsolved mysteries, paranoia and raising the profile of Cumbrian theatre – director Lexie Ward tells us why she’s so excited about bringing acclaimed all-female thriller We Know Now Snowmen Exist to The Space this week. Read her interview, then book your tickets!
‘We are the often silenced and the greatest taboo’: Kat Woods on the frustration that led to writing Killymuck
In a searingly honest interview, playwright Kat Woods tells us about the annoyance and irritation that led to writing Killymuck, why it’s important to recognise the difference between the working class and benefits class, and why the team at The Bunker are a breath of fresh air. Have a read, then book your tickets!
‘This will be much more nerve-racking’: Singer Paulette Tajah on taking to the stage Dream of a King
Paulette Tajah is best known as one of the Queen’s of Lover’s Rock. She has been a reggae recording star since the late 1980s. But this month she ventures onto a different type of stage to sing in the world premiere of new Martin Luther King play Dream of a King.
GALLERY: How do you become an icon? Take a look at Christopher Tajah in rehearsals for Dream of a King
How do you prepare to play Martin Luther King Jr? We have a hint at the answer, as writer/performer Christopher Tajah gave us candid images of rehearsals for Dream of a King, which runs at the Playground Theatre from 14-18 January.
‘Maybe we can all make the world a better place if we bother to try’: Director Bernie C Byrnes on being inspired by Dream of a King
At the start of the year, we’re all looking for inspiration. Director Bernie C Byrnes has already found hers working with writer/performer Christopher Tajah on Martin Luther King Jr play Dream of a King, which explores the man behind the icon at Playground Theatre later this month.
INTERVIEW: Christopher Tajah tells us about passing on Martin Luther King’s legacy in new play Dream of a King
Martin Luther King Jr was a man who undoubtedly deserves and defines the often overused accolade ‘icon’. His message and story has inspired many, including writer/performer Christopher Tajah, who has created Dream of a King. Read what he told us about King, his legacy and the play.
Audiences & addiction in People, Places & Things
A second, transatlantic viewing proves just how thoroughly the production theatricalises addicts’ experiences in order to generate audience empathy with the struggle to overcome addiction.
Open letter: Men in theatre pledge action against abuse #NoGreyArea #SpeakOut #NotAllMen
IIn light of recent reports of abuse, it has become apparent that many of us have failed to engage with the dark truths that hide beneath the surface of of the theatre industry. Action needs to be taken regarding the treatment of our female colleagues.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Hamza Mohsin & The Ends
Written and directed by Hamza Mohsin, The Ends features a cast and crew of emerging, culturally diverse artists from a working class background, the majority of whom have been plucked from workshops at the famous Anna Scher Theatre School.
The dark side of #Edfringe: Loneliness, lack of sleep & depression
It has been three weeks since I left the bubble that is Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 to return to the much larger bubble that is London. And ironically, the manic, fast-paced lifestyle of living in the capital is a relaxing break from the utter madness that was Edinburgh for the month of August.
The dark side of #Edfringe: Loneliness, lack of sleep & depression
It has been three weeks since I left the bubble that is Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 to return to the much larger bubble that is London. And ironically, the manic, fast-paced lifestyle of living in the capital is a relaxing break from the utter madness that was Edinburgh for the month of August.
The dark side of #Edfringe: Loneliness, lack of sleep & depression
It has been three weeks since I left the bubble that is Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 to return to the much larger bubble that is London. And ironically, the manic, fast-paced lifestyle of living in the capital is a relaxing break from the utter madness that was Edinburgh for the month of August.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Mark Hadfield and Liz White
The recent production of Jim Cartwrwight’s Road at the Royal Court made for unmissible viewing – a blindingly relevant show that gives expression to the inhabitants of an unnamed northern road in Eighties Britain. After seeing John Tiffany’s production, I sat down with actors Mark Hadfield and Liz White to find out more about the process that went into creating the show.
INTERVIEW: Edinburgh Festival Spotlight On… How To Not Kill Yourself For 30 Days…And The Next 330
Next up in our Spotlight feature is How To Not Kill Yourself For 30 Days…And The Next 330, which plays Edinburgh Festival from 2 – 27 August 2017. I caught up with writer and actor Annie Sertich.
INTERVIEW: Edinburgh Festival Spotlight On… The Nature of Forgetting
Next up in our Spotlight feature is The Nature of Forgetting, which plays Edinburgh Festival from 3 – 27 August 2017. I caught up with writer and director Guillaume Pigé.
1947: The First Edinburgh Festival, part 2
In the second of his exclusive features for Æ, Bruce Cannon turns to the birth (and growth) of the fringe – and how it effected his own career.
INTERVIEW: Edinburgh Festival Spotlight On… Graham Dickson Is The Narcissist
Next up in our Spotlight feature is Graham Dickson Is The Narcissist, which plays Edinburgh Festival from 3 – 27 August 2017. I caught up with writer and actor Graham Dickson.
INTERVIEW: Edinburgh Festival Spotlight On… DuBois Entendre
Next up in our Spotlight feature is DuBois Entendre, which plays Edinburgh Festival from 3 – 26 August 2017. I caught up with writer and actor Myra DuBois.
Edinburgh Festival Spotlight On… Good Girl
Next up in our Spotlight feature is Good Girl, which plays Edinburgh Festival from 3 – 27 August 2017. I caught up with writer and actor Naomi Sheldon.