Writer and director, Philip Rademeyer, and actor Lesoko Seabe from Rust Co-Operative talk to Paul levy about Siembamba, a play that “looks at how the domestic worker simultaneously is and is not part of the family, and also asks questions about the social and political complexities of this intimate relationship in…
Paul Levy talks to Nicholas Quirke about The Tempest
Nicholas Quirke, from Droll and Folly Theatre, has brought The Tempest indoors! Known in Brighton for his award-winning outdoor productions, director Nicholas talks about the challenges and delights of having “proper lighting” and the opportunity to create a storm at the Emporium Theatre (now known as 88 London Road). Listen to our interview with Nicholas…
Paul Levy talks to Simon David Eden about The Albatross 3rd and Main
Paul Levy talks to writer, director, and designer of The Albatross 3rd and Main, Simon David Eden, which plays during February 2016 at Emporium Brighton. A fascinating insight into the process of discovering an idea which then becomes a powerful piece of theatre.
Paul Levy talks to Roman Withers and Rosanna Bini about Cabalesque Tales of the City
“It’s cabaret, it’s burlesque… welcome to Cabalesque. Do you dare to step inside?” Paul Levy talks to producer and director, Roman Withers, and writer, performer and assistant director, Rosanna Bini about Cabalesque – Tales of the City which begins its journey with one performance at Emporium Brighton, with further performance lined up for 2016. The…
Kate Saffin talks to Chloe Nelkin about PR for solo shows at Edinburgh
Chloe heads up an all women team of PR specialists focussing on visual arts, theatre and opera. In 2015 they represented nine solo shows in their portfolio of 20 at Edinburgh. She talks about why solo shows are special and how you can make the best decisions for your show in terms of PR support….
Paul Levy talks to Simon James about Two Knocks for Yes
Shrouded in secrecy, Two Knocks For Yes will incorporate talks, music, theatre and photography. Paul Levy talked to creator and performer, Simon James about this unique show. Listen to our interview with Simon James about Two Knocks for Yes “In every story of things that go bump in the night, there are two possibilities. One,…
Kate Saffin talks to Milla Jackson about why you should consider employing professional PR for your fringe show
Milla Jackson is an experienced producer, director and freelance PR. She has been representing shows at Edinburgh for three years – mostly comedy but in 2015 took on her first solo theatre show. She explores why you should consider employing a professional PR for your show, how they can help you and your show and…
Kate Saffin talks to Leonie Webb about producing a solo show for Edinburgh
Leonie Webb is a producer with experience of three shows, over two years at Edinburgh. This year (2015) she produced her first solo show To She or Not to She at Pleasance Courtyard. She talks about the differences and challenges in taking a solo show together with lots of practical advice about planning, choosing your…
Kate Saffin talks to Phil Aughey about bringing a solo show from Australia to Edinburgh
Phil Aughey discusses his experiences of bringing a solo show to Edinburgh from Australia. His show ‘Chopin’s Last Tour’ ran for the full month at Zoo Southside. It is 1848. Chopin is in Scotland. There’s a revolution in France. His father has died. His relationship with George Sand is over. His health is failing rapidly….
Kate Saffin talks to Daniel Cainer about his experience of bringing solo shows to Edfringe
Daniel shares some of his thoughts and experiences (and suggestions) of bringing solo shows to a number of different venues over ten years. Lots of useful tips for anyone thinking of following in his footsteps. Listen to our interview with Daniel Cainer
Kate Saffin talks to Hannah Ellis about creating a show about her grandfather Dylan Thomas with Guy Masterson
Hannah discusses how she came to create the show Dylan Thomas – the Man, the Myth with Fringe legend, Guy Masterson. The show celebrates the life and work of Wales’ most revered writer. Hannah journeys to the heart of her genius grandfather’s story with performances of his poems, stories and letters by Guy. Listen to our…
Kate Saffin talks to Shelley Mitchell about her first experience of Edinburgh with her solo show ‘Talking with Angels: Budapest 1943’
Shelley Mitchell shares her experiences of bringing a solo show to Edinburgh for the first time. Her show, ‘Talking with Angels Budapest 1943’ is a true story about four close-knit artists who, notwithstanding the upheaval of war, made detailed notes of their conversations with other worldly entities. Gitta Mallasz, the sole survivor of the group,…
Kate Saffin talks to Gemskii about the challenges of portraying Joan Littlewood
Solo performer Gemskii discusses not only the contribution that Joan Littlewood made to British theatre but the challenge of reworking a show intended for a cast of six to being a solo piece. “Joan Littlewood contributed as much to British theatre as Shakespeare! Why is she not remembered? Is it because she was a communist,…
Kate Saffin talks to Emma Bentley about her solo Shakespeare feminist play
Emma Bentley discusses her decision to write a ‘solo Shakespeare feminist play’ and some of the issues that newly trained young women actors face in 2015. “’Frailty thy name is woman?! Oh get stuffed Will!’ Armed with her record player, a fake moustache, some rudimentary feminism and a lot of questions, Emma sets out to…
Kate Saffin talks to Matt Woodhead and Helen Monks about the verbatim show E15
Matt Woodhead and Helen Monks of FYSA Theatre, co-creators of the verbatim piece E15, talk about the process of creating the show which examines the Focus E15 movement (started when 29 young mothers united to confront Newham Council’s gentrification of their hometown), Britain’s housing crisis and how one group of women refused to be marginalised….
Kate Saffin talks to Muriel Romanes and Maureen Beattie about Stellar Quines and The List
The name Stellar Quines is a combination of two old Scots words: ‘stellar’ meaning ‘starry’ and ‘quines’ meaning ‘women’. Stellar Quines celebrates the energy, experience and perspective of women. They provide a platform for women’s stories and create live theatre driven by women and where female practitioners are at the forefront of all creative…
Paul Levy talks to Roisin O’Mahony and Chiara Goldsmith about Wild at Heart
Paul Levy talks to comedy performers, Roisin O’Mahony and Chiara Goldsmith about Wild at Heart. “Unpredictable comedy theatre from debut duo Róisín and Chiara. Get personal with their creations in a highly improvisational 45 minutes of ‘comedic genius’ and unexpected tenderness. Meet roller-blading couriers, ex-pat rockers, T4 presenters and lifestyle gurus…
Paul Levy talks to Peter Michael Marino about Late with Lance!
Paul Levy talks to Peter Michael Marino about Late with Lance! How do you create a new character? Where is the line between character comedy and theatre? “From the creator of the global smash Desperately Seeking the Exit comes Lance – a delusionally optimistic cruise ship entertainer. This pathological…
Paul Levy talks to Daniel Cainer about Daniel Cainer: 21st Century Jew
Paul Levy talks to Daniel Cainer about Daniel Cainer: 21st Century Jew. “Brand new stories-in-song from this award-winning master songwriter. Fringe favourite Cainer explores the challenges and contradictions of being Jewish in 21st century Britain. A show for anyone who has ever wrestled with their heritage, their history, their home and their heart… Jewish or…
Kate Saffin talks to Ciaran Myers about his new play Touch
Kate Saffin talks to Canadian playwright, Ciaran Myers about his new one woman play, Touch. He talks about the background to developing the idea and his choices in the form of the play. Jacky tells her story while struggling with her addictive need to harm herself, both inspired by and comforted by the…
Kate Saffin talks to Kate Lennon about Funny Women
Kate Saffin talks to Kate Lennon, producer, with Funny Women about her background as a stand up comic and the ways that Funny Women support women to ‘Write, perform and do business with humour’. Funny Women was founded by Lynne Parker in 2002 to help women find their voice through performing, writing and using humour in business…
Kate Saffin talks to Robert Peacock about Death on the Fringe
Kate Saffin talks to Robert Peacock from TV Bomb about Death on the Fringe. Death on the Fringe is an initiative started by the local Palliative Care Partnership last year, a festival within the festival. The partnership has a year round campiagn ‘Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief’ which aims…
Paul Levy talks to Cassandra Hodges about the Big Bite Size Breakfast Show
Paul Levy talks to actor Cassandra Hodges about the Big Bite Size Breakfast Show. “Three rotating selections of ‘bite-size’ comedies, eccentricity, mini drama – with free coffee, croissant and strawberries. Great writers from the UK/around the world – funny, eccentric, thought-provoking (www.bite-size.org). Award-winning company (Latest award Best Theatre Performance, Argus Festival Angel). This hugely popular…
Paul Levy talks to Paul Lucas about Trans Scripts
Paul Levy talks to Paul Lucas about Fringe First winning verbatim theatre production, Trans Scripts. “The struggles and triumphs of six transgender women unfold with honesty, intelligence and wit in this groundbreaking exploration of gender and identity by Fringe First and Herald Angel Award-winning producer Paul Lucas. Created…
Paul Levy talks to Zoe Hakin and Chris Foley about Mixtape
Paul Levy talks to Zoe Hakin and Chris Foley about Mixtape. “Join the Mixtapers for their hilarious bitesized theatre inspired by music. Part comedy show and part music quiz. The Mixtapers perform from themes including Number Ones, The 80s, Brit Pop, Girl Bands vs Boy Bands and Rock’n’Roll….
Paul Levy talks to Carol Caffrey about Music for Dogs
Paul Levy talks to Carol Caffrey about Music for Dogs, Music for Dogs is “written by Ireland Professor of Poetry, Paula Meehan, Music for Dogs is a story of survival, set during Ireland’s Celtic Tiger years, and takes place on Dublin’s Burrow beach. By turns funny and poignant, it tells the story of Jane MacDonald and…
Paul Levy talks to the Greenside Team about creating a new fringe venue
Paul Levy talks to the Greenside Team about creating a new fringe venue. Darren, Callum and Sophie are just three of the many people that bring Greenside to the Fringe each year. Now three venues, life began on Royal Terrace. Infirmary Street is the latest addition to the…
Paul Levy talks to Gina Jenkinson about Desperately Seeking Attention
Paul Levy talks to Gina Jenkinson about Desperately Seeking Attention. “I’d like to prove to you that growing up being ignored and disliked by both of my parents has not affected me in any way. Come and see how I’m totally secure. Please? I’ll hurt myself if you don’t.” We hear about how the show…
Paul Levy talks to Franks and Skinner about Franks and Skinner Present: Myself and Myself
Paul Levy talks to Franks and Skinner about Franks and Skinner Present: Myself and Myself. How did this acclaimed comedy duo come into being? “Franks and Skinner dance, sing and improvise in their latest comic adventure. With over 20 characters, fast-paced comedy and classic 90s tunes, this show will tickle you in more ways than…
Paul Levy talks to Tom Penn about The Frantic Canticles of Little Brother Fish
Paul Levy talks to Tom Penn about The Frantic Canticles of Little Brother Fish, Babolin Theatre‘s winner of an Outstanding Theatre Award from Fringe Review. How does Babolin make its unique work? “Babolin welcome you to their monastery in deepest Depravia, where choristers chant and goose quills frantically…
Kate Saffin talks to Lanna Joffrey about Valiant
Kate Saffin talks to Lanna Joffrey about Handan Productions’ Valiant, a “powerful documentary and theatrical performance chronicling the role of women in war. From victim to perpetrator to peacemaker, and from Afghanistan to Japan. Meet thirteen women who have fought, struggled and survived in a century of conflict….
Paul Levy talks to Marcello Liverani and Luca Wu about Luca Wu and Reverse Context Live
Paul Levy talks to Marcello Liverani and Luca Wu about Luca Wu and Reverse Context Live. “Two artists, two different styles in a unique exciting rock show. Luca Wu is an eclectic singer/songwriter, pianist and composer with a captivating pop/rock sound and international footprint: Luca was born in Italy, lives in London and holds a…
Paul Levy talks to Ben Fairey about Floe Joe’s Faces
Paul Levy talks to Ben Fairey about Ben Fairey: Floe Joe’s Faces. “Armed with just his bedroom-made beats and a very literal multiple personality disorder, Iowa’s dopiest music producer Floe-Joe invites you to indulge in his wacky world of sketch, funk and self-centred banter! An intimate listening party…
Paul Levy talks to Jules Munns and Heather Urquhart about Ten Thousand Million Love Stories
Paul Levy talks to Jules Munns and Heather Urquhart about how they improvise and why they loved it, and their new show Ten Thousand Million Love Stories which plays at the Freestival, Thistle St James, 17.50 until August 20th. Listen to our interview with Jules Munns and Heather Urquhart…
Kate Saffin talks to Catrina McHugh about Key Change
Kate Saffin talks to devised theatre piece writer Catrina McHugh from Open Clasp, about Key Change. “The prison van, fences high, a magpie. ‘One for sorrow. Snatched the babies. The mother fought, but it was too big and flew too high.’ Devised by women from HMPYOI Low Newton…
Kate Saffin talks to Jack Revell and Nikki Hill about Open and Cheque Please
Kate Saffin talks to Jack Revell and Nikki Hill from Nottingham New Theatre about Open and Cheque Please. “Cheque Please follows Ivy, a waitress, who offers the audience a chance to experience a couple of weeks inside her head. Dealing with her depression and on a spiral of self evaluation, she is forced to decide,…
Paul Levy talks to Lorna Shaw and Kat Bond about That Pair: Letting it Go
Paul Levy talks to Lorna Shaw and Kat Bond about That Pair: Letting it Go. “Combining real life stories, sketches and songs, the critically acclaimed duo return with a cautionary tale of two kids’ party entertainers battling to convince the world they are real princesses.” How do you…
Paul Levy talks to Al Samuels about Baby Wants Candy and Thrones! The Musical
Paul Levy talks to Al Samuels, from regular Fringe improv favourites, Baby Wants Candy, about Baby Wants Candy: The Completely Improvised Full Band Musical and Thrones! The Musical. How does Baby Wants Candy say fresh each year as a show? And what would Philip K. Dick think about…
Donald Stewart talks to Matthew McVey about Rabbie
Donald Stewart talks to Matthew McVey about Rabbie, a new musical by Edinburgh playwright, Andrew Dallmeyer. Rabbie, is a rich and colourful musical drama depicting the life of Scotland’s bard, Robert Burns. Listen to our interview with Matthew McVey about Rabbie
Paul Levy talks to the team behind The Glorious Damnation of Eddie Small
Paul Levy talks to some of the the team behind The Glorious Damnation of Eddie Small. Stanton Wright plays the Devil, Lizzie Bourne, (also the writer,) plays the manager, and Roxy Cook is the director. How did Zut Alors Theatre create and develop this unique bluegrass musical? Listen to…
Paul Levy talks to Rowan Scarborough and Frank Simms about Troublesome People by Jill Haas
Troublesome People by Jill Haas was a big hit at the Brighton Fringe and an award-winner to boot. In this interview, Paul Levy talks to performer, Rowan Scarborough , who plays Leni in the production, and director Frank Simms from Ashrow Theatre, about how the play has developed in the run up to, and during the Edinburgh Fringe….
Paul Levy talks to Chris Cooke about Chris Cooke’s Free Speech
Paul Levy talks to Chris Cooke about Chris Cooke’s Free Speech. “ThreeWeeks‘ co-editor Chris Cooke always saw free speech as a fundamental right, but then started arguing that Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines should be banned. So what is free speech exactly? And is it ever right to censor? In this free speech, Chris will explore…
Paul Levy talks to Annalea Doyle and Rebecca Darmody about Totes Inappropes!
Paul Levy talks to Annalea Doyle and Rebecca Darmody about surreal comedy Totes Inappropes! “Three actresses are set to premier their play about Tinder. When one of them doesn’t turn up, the remaining two must continue on with the play whilst trying to find a replacement on Tinder. Throughout the course of the play they will…
Paul Levy talks to Alice Motta and Andrea Spisto about What Would You Do
Paul Levy talks to Alice Motta and Andrea Spisto about What Would You Do. The show is part of The Freestival. Wild Dandelions are exploring fear at the Fringe. Here they talk about their style of physical theatre and how the show was created. “What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Bungee naked? Move…
Paul Levy talks to John Hinton about Science, Marie Curie and his show with a very long name
Paul Levy talks to John Hinton from Tangram Theatre about Science, Marie Curie and his show with a very long name (part of their Scientrilogy): The Element in the Room: A Radioactive Musical Comedy about the Death and Life of Marie Curie. Tangram bring science in an accessible and entertaining way to audiences, whilst never leaving their…
Nicholas Collett talks to Joanna Hawkins about Mental Health Shows at the Fringe
Nicholas Collett talks to Joanna Hawkins about Mental Health Shows at the Fringe. There are more shows at the Fringe than ever exploring physical and mental health. For example, in The Sick of the Fringe: “Commissioned by the Wellcome Trust and conceived by Brian Lobel, the Sick of…
Paul Levy talks to Jamie MacDonald about Jamie MacDonald: Oblivious
Paul Levy talks to Jamie MacDonald about Jamie MacDonald: Oblivious. “Britain’s hottest blind comedian returns! One man, one mic, one white stick and countless rave reviews.” Listen to our interview with Jamie MacDonald about Oblivious
Paul Levy talks to some of the cast from youth theatre company Traquair
Paul Levy talks to some of the cast from youth theatre company, Traquair, who bring Shakespeare Shorts – Comedy of Errors and Shakespeare Shorts – Macbeth to the Fringe. Paul spokw to: Ruth Tweedy (Dromio in Comedy of Errors and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth), Callum Forman (Antipholus in Comedy of Errors…
Kate Saffin talks to Craig Jordan-Baker and Tom Dussek about The Tale of Tommy O’Quire
Kate Saffin talks to Craig Jordan-Baker and Tom Dussek about The Tale of Tommy O’Quire. “Tommy hates his life of poverty and grime. Then he hears about a treasure map, and he’ll do whatever it takes to get his hands on it, even if that means murder! Map…
Paul Levy talks to Lizabeth Sipes about Bug Bite
Paul Levy talks to Lizabeth Sipes about her play, Bug Bite. “What do you do when you move your family from the burbs to the city to begin a new adventure and then get diagnosed with stage four-breast cancer? You go on a mission to put everything in…
Paul Levy talks to Judith Amsenga and Jules Munns about The Nursery
Judith Amsenga and Jules Munns talk about The Nursery, the dedicated performance space for improvised theatre, comedy and cabaret at the Edinburgh Fringe. You could spend a whole day at the Thistle Hotel with shows like these. Listen to our interview with Judith Amsenga and Jules Munns about The Nursery …
Paul Levy talks to Gavin Robertson about Crusoe
Crusoe is back at the Fringe after a highly recommended review from FringeReview for Gavin Robertson‘s solo work two years ago. “Robertson returns after last year’s solo hit, Bond! Following performances in the USA, Europe and Australia, this unique, darkly comic show creates an urban cinematic world where…
Paul Levy talks to Ross Drury about Reunion
Paul Levy talks to Ross Drury about Reunion. “George and Jude seem like your typical elderly couple, gardening and bickering through their winter years. But as they nervously wait for their daughter and granddaughter to arrive, they’re forced to confront the violence and tragedy of their youth. Reunion…
Paul Levy talks to Lucy Danser about Stand Up and Slam!
Paul Levy talks to Lucy Danser about Stand Up and Slam! – a free show that pits poets against stand-ups. “Stand-up comedy: poetry’s idiot relation, right? Performance poetry: comedy’s boring cousin, yes? Let’s find out. Six phenomenal acts go head to head for your approval as poetry and…
Kate Saffin talks to Laura Ingram about Nell Gwyn: An Epilogue
Kate Saffin talks to Laura Ingram from Orange Girl Productions about Nell Gwyn: An Epilogue. ‘The darling strumpet of the crowd,’ nineteen-year old Nell is at the height of her career, celebrated for her comic acting – particularly when she dresses as a boy to show her legs….
Kate Saffin talks to Steven Hay about Turning Leaves
Kate Saffin talks to Steven Hay about Turning Leaves from Rust and Starburst. “Crime and the treatment of criminals ought to be black and white. One rule for everyone. But is justice free from the assumptions of gender and class ever really possible? Turning Leaves brings together three stark, powerful…
Kate Saffin talks to Josh Gardner about The Free Meditation Class
Kate Saffin catches up with actor and writer, Josh Gardner, who brings his second show to the Fringe, The Free Meditation Class. “A new one-man show from performance maker Josh Gardner. Following his first sell-out success at the Edinburgh Fringe with It’s All About George (‘Highly recommended’, FringeReview.co.uk, ‘Enthralling’Scotsman) Josh turns his…
Paul Levy Seamus Moran about Have a Heart
Seamus Moran, actor and writer, talks about a very unique play from Ireland, Have a Heart. Seamus explores, with Paul Levy, the process of creating new writing which, sometimes, can take years and, when we leave things for a while, we can return to them at the right time….
Paul Levy talks to Katharine Hurst about Mata Hari: Female Spy
Paul Levy attempts to unravel the mystery of Mata Hari: Female Spy with actor, Katharine Hurst. How does one play this iconic figure? The actor unravels the process, which is like creating a jigsaw. Director, Gavin Robertson, assumes the best in his audience; that they are attentive and will put in the…
Katharine Hurst talks to Simon Nader and Karl Mercer about As Is
Guest interviewer, Katharine Hurst (Mata Hari: Female Spy), talks to actors Simon Nader and Karl Mercer about As Is. “New York, 1985. Rich, a young writer who is beginning to find success, is breaking up with Saul, his long-time lover. However, Rich’s idyll with his new lover is short-lived when he is diagnosed with AIDS, and…
Paul Levy talks to Greg Esplin about Trainspotting
This is not the play of the film. This is the play. Paul Levy talks to Greg Esplin from In Your Face Theatre about bringing Trainspotting to the Edinburgh Fringe, sharing the rehearsal process and how a powerful musical score was woven into the piece. ‘I was shocked, and…
Paul Levy talks to Hannah Ellis and Guy Masterson about Dylan Thomas: The Man, The Myth
Paul Levy talks to Hannah Ellis and Guy Masterson about Dylan Thomas The Man, The Myth. This is Hannah Ellis being herself, not playing herself. Though not an actor, the granddaughter of Dylan Thomas is learning to be an effective part of a theatre two-hander. Her partner on stage,…
Paul Levy talks Gary Roost about Popehead – The Secret Life of Francis Bacon
Former FringeReview reviewer, Dan Lentell has a knack of finding excellent work at the Fringe. Paul Levy talks Gary Roost about highly acclaimed theatre piece, Popehead – The Secret Life of Francis Bacon, which is back at the Fringe, at Summerhall. Would Bacon have approved? Listen to our interview with Gary Roost about Popehead The…
Paul Levy talks to Andrew Strano about Nailed It
Paul Levy has a flash-mob, thoroughly enjoyable chat with cabaret and comedy performer Andrew Strano about Nailed It. “Nailed It! is about when you are (or really aren’t) … nailing it. Featuring the Green Room Award-winning original songs of Loclan Mackenzie-Spencer (Associate Musical Director, Wicked) and Andrew Strano (nominated:…
Paul Levy talks to Nicholas Collett about Nelson: The Sailors’ Story
Paul Levy talks to Nicholas Collett about Nelson: The Sailors’ Story. (Highly recommended by FringeReview). The lights come up on the performer, an iconic historical figure. But what is passing through the mind of the performer? Nicholas Collett unpacks his heart and mind with Paul Levy in the…
Paul Levy talks to Kev Sutherland about The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Minging Detectives
Kev Sutherland always seems to be a man in full flow. Paul Levy caught him on the flyering circuit and risked speaking to him this year instead of the socks. We get to hear about the new show, The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre – Minging Detectives, and what happens in Kev’s fringe run up….
Paul Levy talks to Tom Fraser and Iona Gaskell about Bobalong
Boblaong isn’t an easy show to categorise. It’s certainly comedy, and children certainly love it. And that’s just how writer and performer, Tom Fraser (co-founder of the Bobalong Club) likes it. Paul Levy chatted to Tom and to stage manager, Ioana Gaskell about “a brand new children’s show…
Paul Levy talks to Michael Smith about A Little Man’s Holiday
Paul Levy talks to Michael Smith about A Little Man’s Holiday, a piece of devised children’s theatre from Paddleboat Theatre Company. How do Paddleboat devise work, creating successful, accessible and engaging children’s story theatre? Listen to our interview with Michael Smith about A Little Man’s Holiday
Paul Levy talks to Heather Bagnall and Luke Tudball about Ferdinand
Paul Levy talks to Heather Bagnall and Luke Tudball about Ferdinand, a family-friendly show that explores the issue of bullying. Inspired by the classic children’s book The Story of Ferdinand, the show is described as “a heart-warming yet hard-hitting original drama about family, conflict, loss and growing up.” Writer…
Paul Levy catches up with Juliette Burton and talks about Look at Me
Is Juliette Burton, actress, writer and performer, still unravelling. she is back at the fringe with Look at Me, having developed the piece. Juliette chats about making comedy theatre and her creative intentions. Listen to our interview with Juliette Burton about Look at Me
Paul Levy talks to Stuart Reid about Return of the Snot Zombies
Paul Levy talks to award-winning children’s author, Stuart Reid, about Return of the Snot Zombies. Most authors confine themselves to stuffy talks and signing sessions at Book Fairs. Not Stuart Reid! Not only an acclaimed author of the Gorgeous George books, he is also a man on a…
Paul Levy talks to Kate Cook about Invisible Woman
Paul Levy talks to Kate Cook about Invisible Woman, a solo comedy show “in which Kate Cook plays an array of crackpot characters in this thrilling tale of derring-do in WWII.” Paul Levy hears how the show came into being and how Kate created the piece and brings it…
Paul Levy talks to Alison Child and Rosie Wakley about All the Nice Girls
Paul Levy talks to Alison Child and Rosie Wakley about All the Nice Girls. “In 1920s London, Gwen Farrar and Norah Blaney have an on and off stage partnership, singing popular love songs of the day to each other in West End revues and living together openly….
Paul Levy talks to Peter Antonio about Peter Antonio – Happy Medium
Peter Antonio isn’t your typical mentalist nor magician. “Do you have a question about life or the universe? Simply think of your question and Peter will peer inside your head and provide an answer.” Peter goes deep with interviewer Paul Levy about his approach to entertainment…
Paul Levy talks to Nick Pearse and Ben Rigby about The Gambit
Paul Levy talks with actors Nick Pearse and Ben Rigby from Rampant Plays about The Gambit by mark Reid, described as “twenty-five years of betrayal played out on a chessboard.” In a frank interview, Nick and Ben chart the play’s development from self-directed piece to one ready to hit the ground running at the Fringe and…
Paul Levy talks with Lorraine Cushnie about Consumption
“Britain 2015 – we take, we buy and then we put it on credit… Sebastian and Penelope are in love, inseparable and living beyond their means. The new house, the latest car, dinner parties with friends… all to keep hold of one person? A physical and humorous drama…
Paul Levy talks to Max Lewendel and Tim Hardy about The Trials of Galileo
“Imagine you were looking into the mind of God.” Paul Levy talks to Max Lewendel and Tim Hardy from Icarus Theatre Collective about The Trials of Galileo, a highly acclaimed play by Nic Young returning to the Fringe, playing at the New Town Theatre. Listen to our interview with…
Paul Levy talks to Tina Kronis and Richard Alger about Big Shot
Award-winning Theatre Movement Bazaar are back home at the Bedlam with their new production, Big Shot, which is ” an explosive vaudevillian creation inspired by The Godfather films and novel. “Paul Levy talks to director, Tina Kronis, and writer, Richard Alger about the TMB “Signature”, and how they…
Paul Levy talks to Maria Askew and Frode Gjerløw about Jurassic Park
In this fascinating interview, Paul Levy talks to Maria Askew and Frode Gjerløw about Jurassic Park – not the play of the film, but instead the “Celebrated Lecoq company present their award-winning five-star sell-out spin on Spielberg’s classic”. “The Park family welcome you to Lyme Regis for their dinotastic…
Paul Levy talks to Richard Stamp about Ifringe
Richard Stamp is the man behind Fringe Guru. He is also the creator of ground-breaking smartphone and mobile app, Ifringe. Richard talks to Paul Levy about the evolution of Fringe coverage, and the role of apps at the Fringe – for performers and punters. Ifringe and a few other…
Paul Levy talks to Barabara Landis about Jane Austen’s Persuasion
Jane Austen’s Persuasion: A New Musical Drama plays at the Assembly Rooms at Edinburgh Fringe 2015. Adapated by Barbara Landis, who also performs in this piece of musical theatre, Barbara talks to Paul Levy about the process of adaptation of a classic and transforming it into an engaging musical production from Chamber Opera Chicago. Jane…
Paul Levy talks to Joanna Crawley about To Space
“To Space is your telescope into a future and capsule that will preserve the past. Scientist and performer Dr Niamh Shaw has dreamed of space travel from the age of eight. After a year of interviewing astronauts, astrophysicists, space industries and potential future colonists of Mars, she’s discovered…
Paul Levy talks to Amilia Stewart Conall Keating about Leper and Chip
Amilia Stewart Conall Keating about Leper and Chip perform in this new play from Dublin by Lee Coffey, directed by Karl Shiels. “Boy meets girl – in the middle of a battering. Boy wrecks bus full of pensioners, girl gets chased by machete-wielding maniac and love without madness isn’t…
Paul Levy talks to Cassandra Hercules and Serin Ibrahim about Hannah and Hanna
Cassandra Hercules and Serin Ibrahim star in Hannah and Hanna in John Retallack‘s play about refugees in Margate., which first played back in 2001 and seems as relevant as ever today. “Having fled her own country, Hanna, 16, from Kosovo meets Hannah, 16, from Margate. Can a shared love…
Paul Levy talks to Elske Waite about A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Founded in 2014 by Henry Conklin, Christopher Sladdin and Elske Waite, Gin and Tonic Productions “brings together artists and volunteers based in Edinburgh to produce touring theatre that is intense, raw and electric.” Paul Levy talked to co-founder and Artistic Director, Elske Waite about the history of the company, crowdfunding its current production of A…
Paul Levy talks to Tim Crouch about An Oak Tree
An Oak Tree returns to the the Fringe and gets the number one space at Traverse this time around! In this interview Paul Levy attempts to render Tim Crouch speechless, almost succeeds, and both interviewer and interviewee celebrate the screams and bashings of a child sharing the same…
Paul Levy talks to George Egg: Anarchist Cook
George Egg‘s sell-out comedy show comes to the Edinburgh Fringe. Why has it taken this highly acclaimed comedian so long to bring a show to the “biggest” Fringe? Paul Levy found out more about George Egg: Anarchist Cook. “One man. One hour. Three courses. Comedian George Egg is…
Paul Levy talks to Alegna Dezlein about Contact Order
Contact Order is a piece of Forum Theatre from Speak Up! Act Out! (working with a Band of Brothers on this occasion). It plays at the Rialto Theatre, and explores ” the story of Mark as he tries to protect and maintain his parental rights. With the support of A Band of Brothers, we will take audiences…
Paul Levy talks to Suzanne Procter and Gordon Winter about The Jungle Book
Suzanne Procter plays Bagheera the Panther, and Gordon Winter plays the King of the Apes in Emporium’s own production of The Jungle Book, a musical version that is more true to the original Rudyard Kipling than to Disney. So, how do actors play animals, and how will Emporium turn their theatre space…
Listen to our interview with Robert Cohen about Something Rotten
Robert Cohen, from Monkeydog, has explored the character of Claudius, from Hamlet, and asks: “Hamlet’s Uncle Claudius: fratricidal, incestuous usurper, or hard-working Danish patriot and family man?” Here. chats to Paul Levy about creating “Something Rotten” and bringing it to Barnstaple Fringe Theatrefest. Listen to our interview with Robert…
Paul Levy talks to Richard Franklin about The Luck of the Draw
Paul Levy talks to writer and director Richard Franklin about The Luck of the Draw, a play described as “a domestic take on World War One based on the letters of an Officer from the Front and the reminiscences of a Private Soldier min his 93rd year.”…
Paul Levy talks to Conor Baum and Mia Terry about Singing in the Rain
Paul Levy talks to director Conor Baum and and producer Mia Terry (from Bird Studios Youth Theatre Group) about Singing in the Rain which plays at Brighton’s Emporium Theatre. Apparently this legendary musical has rarely, if ever, played Brighton. Find out how this company brings the best out of their cast and claims the space…
Paul Levy talks to Katy Dash and Michael Smith from PaddleBoat Theatre Company about A Little Man’s Holiday
Katy Dash and Michael Smith from PaddleBoat Theatre Company talk about their unique approach to making theatre for (and with) children. Their two shows, According to Arthur, and A Little Man’s Holiday played Brighton Fringe and the company is bound for Edinburgh fringe 2015. Listen to our interview with Katy Dash and Michael Smith from…
Paul Levy talks to Next Generation Youth Theatre about The Butterfly Catcher
Paul Levy talked to two members of Next Generation Youth Theatre, Shelby Hannon and Olivia Harvey, about The Butterfly Catcher, a youth theatre production, which is ” a high school love story, capturing the feelings and thoughts of young people as they collectively voice their concerns about the pressures placed on them in education.” Listen to our…
Paul Levy talks to Ian Harvey Stone about The Devil Without
The Devil Without fuses the Faust legend with mentalism. “Faust re-imagined. For 500 years, Faust has stayed one step ahead, but the Devil takes any chance to try again & Faust must hide. Despite not opening the door for one bare hour…all too soon – The Devil Without begins to manifest within. A terrifying struggle…
Paul Levy talks to Richard Purnell about Bathtime
It’s bath time is afoot! Writer and performer, Richard Purnell talks about dark comedy and his fringe show, Bathtime. Listen to our interview with Richard Purnell about Bathtime
Paul Levy talks to Simon Plotkin about Off the Cuff TV
Off the Cuff having been delighting audience in Brighton with their impro shows for years. Off the Cuff TV takes audience ideas and turns them into comedy gold. We chatted to performer Simon Plotkin about how this acclaimed troupe work. Listen to our interview with Simon Plotkin about Off the Cuff TV
Paul Levy talks to Mickey Wynne
Mickey Wynne is a musician who has played gigs and been in the studio with the best of them. His own new album, Running on Empty, may well feature in an impromptu gig outside the Brighton Spiegeltent Bosco on Sunday 24th May 2015 at 5pm. Paul Levy chatted to Mickey about his music and the…
Paul Levy talks to Philip Hutchinson about Mr Merrick, The Elephant Man
Paul Levy talks to Philip Hutchinson about Mr Merrick, The Elephant Man, the new show from Lucky Dog who also bring their hit show Hats off to Laurel and Hardy to the Fringe. Listen to our interview with Philip Hutchinson about Mr Merrick The Elephant Man
Paul Levy talks to the Hiccup Project about May-We-Go-Round?
The Hiccup Project creative very physical comedy. Here performers Cristina Mackerron and Francesca Dillon-Reams chat to Paul Levy about their Brighton Fringe show at Emporium, May-We-Go-Round? Listento our interview with the Hiccup Project about May We Go Round
Paul Levy talks to Rosa Robson and Matilda Wnek about Beard
“BEARD bring their special kind of bizarre and joyful comedy to Brighton for the first time.” Paul Levy chats to the comedy duo Rosa Robson and Matilda Wnek about the Footlights, and how they create comedy that makes so many people laugh. Listen to our interview with Rosa Robson and Matilda Wnek about Beard