Welcome back to OPENING LINES, the interview series that puts playwrights centre stage by diving into the world of new writing and original work. Each interview explores the creative process, the challenges and triumphs of developing new ideas and work for the stage, why new voices and stories are essential to the future of theatre…
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ECHO by Susan Eve Haar. ★★★
A couple (Amara Okereke and Kyle Rowe) settle into a hotel room – he pops champagne, she lounges on the fluffy carpet, red roses are in a vase by the bed – they’re here to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. But as they talk, it becomes clear that not everything is as celebratory as it…
OPENING LINES… Interview with Marie Hamilton – writer of MADONNA ON THE ROCKS.
Welcome back to OPENING LINES, the interview series that puts playwrights centre stage by diving into the world of new writing and original work. Each interview explores the creative process, the challenges and triumphs of developing new ideas and work for the stage, why new voices and stories are essential to the future of theatre…
OPENING LINES… Interview with Florence Lace-Evans – writer of YES, WE’RE RELATED.
With Edinburgh Fringe fast approaching, I was lucky enough to chat to the fabulous Florence Lace-Evans about her show YES, WE’RE RELATED which is on from 31st July – 24th August at Underbelly!
ONE BREATH BEFORE THE END by Stephen Leach.
Last night, I had the privilege of attending a workshop performance of Stephen Leach’s new play, ONE BREATH BEFORE THE END at the Union Theatre. Stephen Leach is the writer behind CAN’T WAIT TO LEAVE, which received rave reviews in 2023 and 2024 (wish I’d seen it)! As this piece is clearly still in development, I wanted…
REALITY BITES by Jamie Christian. ★★★
In a world oversaturated with reality TV, from Love Island to Big Brother to The Only Way is Essex, theatre that attempts to interrogate this subject feels timely and necessary. REALITY BITES takes on this task with promise, presenting four monologues from individuals either directly involved in or somehow impacted by a fictional reality TV show of the…
GET HAPPY written and performed by Joseph Aldous. ★★★★
As we enter the space, Adam (Joseph Aldous) welcomes, chats and jokes with us, music thumps and it’s as if we’ve just bumped into him at a party. At first glance, Adam seems to be doing well – his summer of hookups is in full swing and life seems to be one big blur of…
OPENING LINES… Interview with Maria Speight – writer of MAYBE YOU SHOULD KNOW.
OPENING LINES puts playwrights centre stage by diving into the world of new writing and original work.
54.60 AFRICA written and directed by Femi Elufowoju Jr. ★★★
Inspired by Femi Elufowoju Jr’s personal mission to visit all 54 African nations before his 60th birthday, 54.60 AFRICA follows 11 friends who take on the same challenge. Their goal is to show the world that Africa is a continent to be celebrated, not overlooked. Through encounters with locals, dance, song and the snapping of selfies to…
TIME AND TIME AGAIN by Indigo Creative.
TIME AND TIME AGAIN is a thoughtful exploration of friendship, memory and change, brought to life through a mix of physical theatre, music and visual storytelling. The piece follows Zoe and Becca, two childhood friends who grew up together in Hong Kong. We witness their formative moments – singing, laughing and strengthening a bond that…
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