Lucy Hopkins’ Le Foulard received an outstanding review from Fringe Review back in 2012 in Prague. We finally managed to catch up with her. Is she an artist or an entertainer? Find out…
Paul Levy talks to Dan Lees about Brainchild
May 9, 2015Dan Lees chats to Paul levy about his award-winning comedy show, Brainchild, about clown and comedy and why he doesn’t work in an office.
Paul Levy talks to Dr David Bramwell about The Odditorium
May 9, 2015Founder and host at the legendary Catalyst Club, Dr David Bramwell has his doctorate investigated by Paul Levy. He also talks about The Odditorium and the true nature of “odd”.
Listen to our interview with Dr David Bramwell about The Odditorium
Paul Levy talks to Jesse Du Pre about Hideout
May 5, 2015“The 1920s. The gods of ancient Greece spend their nights in Aphrodites’ boudoir, looking for entertainment by playing with the lives of mortals. Have they bitten off more than they can chew as they meddle with a headstrong Ariadne, a courageous Theseus and a Minotaur that needs defeating?” Jesse Du Pre talks to Paul Levy about Hideout, an award-winning production from Haste Theatre.
Paul Levy talks to Charles Adrian about Stories About Love, Death & A Rabbit
May 5, 2015Stories About Love, Death & A Rabbit at Marlborough Theatre is “an award-winning solo character piece that uses heart-breaking comedy storytelling to evoke the life of librarian Ms Samantha Mann, giving an intricately crafted English twist to a European clowning tradition.” Paul Levy talked to performer Charles Adrian about the show.
Listen to our interview with Charles Adrian about Stories about Love, Death and a Rabbit
Paul Levy talks to Andres Tuells about Guruguru
May 4, 2015Andres Tuells is a bouffant clown. Here he talks about how he uses this clown style in his new Fringe show, Guruguru.
Paul Levy talks to James Mannion about The Reincarnation of Trim Tab Jim
May 4, 2015The Reincarnation of Trim Tab Jim is a rock opera set in Death’s Waiting Room.. Here, James Mannion shares the story of how the show came into being.
Listen to our interview with James Mannion about The Reincarnation of Trim Tab Jim
An Update from Mill Goble from the Dukebox Theatre: Creating new fringe spaces
May 4, 2015The Dukebox Theatre is growing! First stop, St Andre’s Church. Mill Goble, the venue creator and director, updates us and shares her vision for the future of this now highly regarded fringe venue.
Listen to our interview with Mill Goble from The Dukebox Theatre
Paul Levy talks to Lulu Baker about Lamb Comedy
May 4, 2015Lamb Comedy is a new kid on the block on Brighton’s comedy scene. In this interview, Lulu Baker shares the ethos and hopes of this exciting new comedy venue and project.
Paul levy talks to Simon Waterfield about The Kilted Tommy
May 4, 2015The Kilted Tommy is “the personal story of an ordinary Englishman, a Lancashire lad who went to war with a swing in his step. He was a volunteer posted to a Scottish Regiment, the Seaforth Highlanders, becoming one of many Englishmen who fought in kilts for their country.” Writer and performer, Simon Waterfield tells us how the show came into being.
Listen to our interview with Simon Waterfield about The Kilted Tommy
Paul Levy talks with Imogen Di Sapia about The Mermaid’s Tale
May 2, 2015Downstairs at the Little Beach Boutique plays host to The Mermaid’s Tale, plays host to Bright Moon Theatre‘s “a selection of watery stories and shanties of the sea; featuring a beautiful mermaid, treasure, lots of fish and a majestic wooden ship!”. Paul Levy hears from Imogen Di Sapia about her love of stories and how the show was created.
Listen to our interview with Imogen Di Sapia about The Mermaid’s Tale
Paul Levy talks with Jane Elizabeth Callan and Helen Pepper-Smith about Charm el Sheikh & Small World
May 2, 2015Two new plays from Jump Through Hoops Theatre build on previous Fringe success. In this interview writer and performer, Jane Elizabeth Callan and Helen Pepper-Smith, talk about Charm el Sheikh & Small World.
Listen to our interview with Jane Elizabeth Callan and Helen Pepper-Smith
Paul Levy talks to Heather Urquhart from The Maydays
May 2, 2015The Maydays are back with their new “Fringe Show“. Heather Urquhart talks improv and how she ensures she keeps improvising the way she improvises. Heather is always pushing the boundaries, but how do you actually achieve that?
Listen to our interview with Heather Urquhart from The Maydays
Paul Levy talks to Jules Craig about Edith, Elizabeth and I
May 2, 2015Jules Craig looks a lot like Edith Sitwell. But this is no mere impersonation. Painstakingly research, Edith, Elizabeth and I is a self-referencing play about Juliet, who “attempts to put on a play about her heroines, Edith Sitwell and Elizabeth I, but discovers that telling the tales of others has its pitfalls, particularly when the subjects themselves turn up, and force her to face a few home truths.”
Listen to our interview with Jules Craig about Edith, Elizabeth and I
Paul Levy talks to Ross Gurney-Randall about An Audience with Henry VIII
May 2, 2015It was only a matter of time before Ross Gurney-Randall played Henry VIII. In his new “An Audience with…” show, we have more than a straight-laced portrayal. In this interview Ross talks about stepping into the shoes of this iconic Royal,
Listen to our interview with Ross Gurney-Randall about An Audience with Henry VIII
Paul Levy talks to Rowan Scarborough and Frank Simms about Troublesome People
May 2, 2015In this interview with producer and performer, Rowan Scarborough and director, Frank Simms, we hear about Troublesome People, one of those rare plays about pacifism, which examines the Second World War through the lens of Jewish Refugees and Conscientious Objectors on the Isle of Man.
Listen to our interview with Rowan Scarborough and Frank Simms about Troublesome People
Paul Levy talks to Josie Melia and Julie Everton about The Bombing of the Grand Hotel
May 1, 2015Writers Julie Everton and Josie Melia have written a new play, The Bombing of the Grand Hotel, that “tells the story of the astonishing relationship between Pat Magee, who planted the bomb, and Jo Berry, whose father was killed in the blast.” They’ve spoken to those directly involved and their thorough research is the foundation of this important piece. Here they chat to Paul Levy about the processes of writing and realisation for the stage.
Paul Levy talks to Tom Dussek about Beowulf
May 1, 2015Beowulf was a big hit at the Fringe in 2014 for Barely Human Puppets/Atomic Force. They are back and we talk to the show’s narrator Tom Dussek about bringing a Viking myth to life with puppetry, poetry, story and theatre.
Paul Levy talks to Erica Blaxland-de Lang about The Tale of the Pig
May 1, 2015Pericles Theatre Company and Atelier have uniquely collaborated to bring this piece of story theatre – The Tale of the Pig – to the stage. Music is a big part of it, community lies at its heart, and Erica Blaxland-de Lang talks passionately about the piece, with some input from her team!
Listen to our interview with Erica Blaxland de Lange about Tale of the Pig
Paul Levy talks to Abi Hynes and Laura Danielle about 7 Veils: An Evening with Mata Hari
May 1, 20157 Veils: An Evening with Mata Hari is written by Abi Hynes and solo performed by Laura Danielle (from Faro Productions). Here they talk to Paul Levy about this iconic figure and bringing her to the stage.
Listen to our interview with Abi Hynes and Laura Danielle about 7 Veils An Evening with Mata Hari
Paul Levy talks to Nick Driftwood about The Art & Tech of Film & Photography
May 1, 2015The Art & Tech of Film & Photography is a minifest of talks at the Brighton Spiegeltent during the Brighton Fringe (Bank Holiday Monday from 2pm till 5pm) Nick Driftwood enthuses about the line up, talks about the development of film and photography and even tells us how to hack a camera..
LIsten to our interview with Nick Driftwood from Brighton Spiegeltent
The Brighton Spiegeltent – Paul Levy Chats On Site to Adrian Bristow
April 28, 2015On site at the Old Steine, producer and venue creator Adrian Bristow tells Paul Levy what he loves about Spiegeltents and Boscos, and shares some highlights from this year’s Fringe programme at the Brighton Spiegletent.
Listen to our interview with Adrian Bristow from Brighton Spiegeltent
Paul Levy talks to Alison Pollard-Mansergh about The Wedding Reception
April 28, 2015The Wedding Reception is a brand new show from Interactive Theatre International, the company who has been bringing the world (with nine casts going strong), Faulty Towers The Dining Experience for the last eighteen years. Here director Alison Pollard-Mansergh tells us all about creating dinner theatre.
Paul Levy talks to Thomas Gorham from Head First Acrobats about Elixir
April 26, 2015Head First Acrobats bring their show, Elixir, to the Brighton Fringe, playing the Brighton Spiegeltent’s Bosco. Described as “A unique mix of mayhem where handsome boys and incredible circus tricks meet with impeccable comic timing to make you laugh and smile”, Elixir is a piece of narrative circus in which “Three acrobatic and enthusiastic scientists attempt to create the elixir of life”. Thomas Gorham from Head First Acrobats chats to Paul Levy about how the show came into being and how circus combines with narrative to bring the story to life through acrobatics.
Listen to our interview with Thomas Gorham from Head First Acrobats
Paul Levy talks to Paul Zenon about “Linking Rings”
April 24, 2015It all began in Blackpool for Paul Zenon, magician. It all bean with a set of linking rings. “Not a magic show, but magical nonetheless.” Paul Zenon offers at this year’s Fringe “an affectionate look at a misspent youth and unsung heroes; a touching true story of interlocking lives.” Paul shares his thoughts on magic, who has influenced him and his next steps. Look him up on Wikipedia and you’ll find this polymath described as ” is an English stage and TV magician, comedian, presenter, corporate entertainer, commentator, writer and actor”. He’s that, and more…
Paul Levy talks to James Weisz from Emporium Brighton
April 22, 2015James Weisz is either insane or a brave genius. He is successfully piloting an arts venue through its first years and has helped (with his team) to create a vibrant cafe and theatre in Brighton’s up and coming London Road area. Here he chats about staying true to his theatre roots and sustaining and growing Emporium for the theatre makers and audience in Brighton.
Paul Levy talks to the director and some of the cast of What the Butler Saw at Emporium Brighton
April 22, 2015This was a real treat for yours truly. Joe Orton‘s darkly comic farce, What the Butler Saw comes to Emporium Brighton (produced by talking Scarlet) and I (Paul Levy) get to talk to the director and two cast members! Patric Kearns directs Brian Capron (as Dr Prentice) and Melissa Clements (who plays Geraldine Barclay) in a version that also stars Jenny Funnell (as Mrs Prentice). We chat about the play, the ghost of Joe, and much more in an interview that unravels the creation of characters, the enduring qualities of this play, and why Emporium is such a fitting venue for the piece. (Though not an official Brighton Fringe show, we have listed it under the Fringe Interviews for brighton as it runs until May 9th).
Listen to our interview with Patric Kearns Brian Capron and Melissa Clements
Paul Levy talks to Pauline McLynn
April 22, 2015Pauline McLynn stars in East is East at the Theatre Royal Brighton. In a wide-ranging interview Pauline talks about acting for both stage and screen as well as writing novels. Pauline shares her thoughts on this enduring play and how she brings the characters she plays in theatre so effectively to the stage.
Paul Levy talks to Maria McAteer about My Friend Lester
April 17, 2015Maria McAteer plays opposite Björn Dahlberg in My Friend Lester, a show in the Brighton Fringe that tells the story of the “musical romance of Billie Holiday and Lester Young”. Maria talks about how the show has developed since it became a sell out hit at the previous two Fringes. As a writer and performer, Maria discusses the challenges of stepping into the role of this music icon.
Listen to our interview with Maria McAteer about My Friend Lester
Paul Levy talks to Chris Cresswell about Lost in Transit
April 14, 2015Lost in Transit is back at the Brighton Spiegeltent “with a new twist.” A sell out hit in 2014, creator and director Chris Cresswell gives us an update and shares insights into the creation of a unique piece of cabaret theatre that includes circus and clown.
Paul Levy talks to Joshua Crisp from Bard and Troubaduor: Making Theatre for Children
April 7, 2015
If Puss in Boots came to Brighton, Joshua Crisp from Bard and Troubadour thinks the wily cat might get into a few adventures and a scrape or two. In this interview, Joshua talks about how his company (comprising he, the bard, and she, Amy Sutton – the Troubadour), makes theatre for children, takes us into his rehearsal rooms and shares some ambitions for the this acclaimed duo.
Listen to our interview with Joshua Crisp
A Clockwork Orange in Your Home
April 7, 2015
Actor, Shirley Jaffe, hosted scenes from the film A Clockwork Orange in her home. I’m serious. Here she chats to Paul Levy about an important talk about the film at The Old Courtroom as well as a site-specific show in the Fringe that is back by popular demand.
Listen to our interview with Shirley Jaffe
Tony Jaffe – Back at the Old Courtroom
April 7, 2015
Tony Jaffe always brings variety to the Fringe. And with a mix of theatre, film, solo shows, music and talks, there’s no disappointing us this year at the Fringe. here Tony chats to Paul Levy about his tea, his vision for The Old Courtroom, and his programme this year.
Liste to our interview with Tony Jaffe
Paul Levy talks to Nicola Haydn
April 7, 2015
Nicola Haydn and her team have boldly piloted legendary Brighton theatre venue, Upstairs at Three and Ten to the equally renowned Basement. I met Nicola at the Brighton Fringe press launch and she shared her usual passion for theatre and a few updates for the Warren at this year’s Fringe.
Listen to our interview with Nicola Haydn
Paul Levy talks to Julian Caddy
April 7, 2015
In our catch up interview with Brighton Fringe’s managing director, Julian Caddy, we thought we’d do something different this year. We asked Julian to take us on a tour of Fringes around the world. Each Fringe has its own uniqueness, yet there is also common ground. Where should you take your show next, after Brighton ? The interview ends back in our home city is an informative and inspiring conversation.
Paul Levy talks to Blanche McIntyre
January 30, 2015
Blanche McIntyre is an award-winning director. Here Paul Levy talks to her about the “scary” prospect of directing the work of Tom Stoppard. We are taken into the rehearsal room through Blanche’s description of the process of lifting a work off the page by a writer who has been called “one of the greatest of the present”. Arcadia first premiered at the National Theatre and comes to the Theatre Royal Brighton.
Brighton Comedy Fringe Audio 2014: FringeReview meets poet Chris Parkinson
October 19, 2014
Chris Parkinson is a poetry household name in Brighton, and beyond its borders. He stands alone a live poetry performer at the Comedy Fringe with Moonshine, but raised both laughs and cheers at the launch night. Here is chats to Paul Levy about how he makes and performs poetry.
Listen to our interview with Chris Parkinson
Brighton Comedy Fringe Audio 2014: Paul Jones talks to FringeReview about Nerdfather
October 19, 2014
Paul Jones is a Nerdfather, dressing his kids up as his favourite sci-fi icons and then taking them to meet them. Here he chats to Paul Levy about his comedy creation and his love of science fiction.
Listen to our interview with Paul Jones
Brighton Comedy Fringe 2014 Audio: Paul Levy chats to Phil Jerrod about Neanderthal
October 19, 2014
We’ve never really escaped from the caves. Phil Jerrod‘s new show will involve roaring, and plenty of sharp observation. He he chats to FringeReview’s Paul Levy at the Brighton Comedy Fringe launch about his new show, Neanderthal
Listen to our interview with Phil Jerrod
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Brighton Comedy Fringe Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Mathilda Gregory
October 19, 2014Mathilda Gregory revisits the werewolf erotica she penned over five years ago, bringing her solo comedy show to the Comedy Fringe, Werewolf Erotica, She Wrote.
Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Alec Hughes about Dante Undone
September 13, 2014
Dante Undone from Almost Human has to be one of the most unique pieces of theatre and live art at the Fringe. In this interview Paul Levy talks to director and creator, Alec Hughes about this very different journey into Hell, in the company of Dante himself.
Listen to our interview with Alec Hughes about Dante Undone
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Rob Murray and Liezl de Kock about Crazy in Love
September 13, 2014
Crazy in Love was rated by FringeReview as an Outstanding Show at the Amsterdam Fringe. In this interview, Paul Levy talks to director, Rob Murray and performer, Liezl de Kock from A Conspiracy of Clowns, about the play, its history and how it was brought to the stage.
Listen to our interview with Rob Murray and Liezl de Kock
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Tony Lancaster about Grahamstown Fringe
September 13, 2014
Grahamstown Fringe is part of the National Arts Festival, based in South Africa. It has links with other Fringe Festivals around the world and, in this interview, Paul Levy talked to Tony Lancaster, the festivals’s CEO, about this unique arts event, a platform for local, national and international work. Tony also gives some insights to the theatre scene in South Africa.
Listen to our interview with Tony Lancaster about Grahamstown Fringe
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Club Silenzio
September 7, 2014
I caught up with two of the Club Silenzio team who chatted to me about their club night at the Amsterdam Fringe. Promising fine music and many surprises, as well as a unique atmosphere, these award-winners talk about how they get their ideas and bring them to the late evening Fringe stage in the form of their event, Club Silenzio: The Final Quest.
Listen to our interview with Club Silenzio
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Anneke Jansen about Amsterdam Fringe
September 6, 2014
I last spoke to Anneke Jansen, Artistic Director of Amsterdam Fringe, a couple of years ago. Since then the Amsterdam Fringe has gained its own Spiegeltent and garden and has established itself as a major Fringe, with an edge of its own. Here, Anneke talks to Paul Levy about the Fringe she loves, and she also gives the best definition of “fringe” we have heard yet!
Listen to our interview with Anneke Jansen from Amsterdam Fringe
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Igor Vrebac about Homo Sapiens
September 5, 2014
Devised, and drawing on mime and physical theatre, Homo Sapiens looks at moving beyond the labels and stereotypes around sexuality. Here deviser/performer Igor Vrebac talks about how Homo Sapiens was created and the artistic journey of the production.
Listen to our interview with Igor Vrebac about Homo Sapiens
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Lilja Björk Hermannsdóttir about Call, Girl
September 5, 2014
Lilja Björk Hermannsdóttir has created Call, Girl, a site-specific solo theatre piece that locates itself right in the heart of the red light district of Amsterdam. Here writer/performer Lilja talks about how the piece was created and her process of bringing such a direct monologue to the fringe stage.
Listen to our Interview with Lilja Björk Hermannsdóttir about Call Girl
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Marius Mensink about Mick Jagger is my Nightmare
September 5, 2014
I caught up with an (understandably) out-of-breath Marius Mensinkn who talked to me about Mick Jagger is my Nightmare, a hugely physical piece of solo theatre. In this interview we get an insight into Marius’s rehearsal process and how this visually arresting piece of theatre came into being.
Listen to our interview with Marius Mensinkn about Mick Jagger is my Nightmare
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul levy talks to Marrit Bausch and Ursel Braaksma about Het rariteitenkabinet der (on)gelukkigen
September 5, 2014
Storytelling is often about simple things. And here we have simple things in a caravan. Drawing on their roots in street theatre, Marrit Bausch and Ursel Braaksma talk about Het rariteitenkabinet der (on)gelukkigen, which is based in a small caravan next to the Fringe tent. They discuss how they create stories from the things in the performance space and the things people bring to it.
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul levy talks to Luc de Groen about Ernem tot me dood!
September 5, 2014
Luc de Groen talks to Paul levy about writing and performing a play that has taken him on a very personal journey. Ernem tot me dood!has taken Luc back to his roots. here he talks about the process of taking an idea to the Fringe stage.
“Luc de Groen is een gelukkige jonge theatermaker, gevestigd in Amsterdam. Op zijn twintigste heeft hij zijn veilige huis en haard verlaten om in het grote Amsterdam te gaan studeren. Met enige nostalgie kijkt hij terug naar zijn oude liefde, Arnhem, waarvoor hij nog steeds het koosnaampje Ernem gebruikt.”
Listen to our Interview with Luc de Groen about Ernem tot me dood
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Amsterdam Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Philip Rademeyer and Lesoko Seabe about Siembamba
September 4, 2014
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 the 1980s and 1990s.” Part of the Best of South Africa season at the Fringe, Philip discusses the process of co-authoring with Penelope Youngleson and Lesoko discusses how she brings truth to the characters she plays.
Listen to our interview with Nieke Lombard and Lesoko Seabe about Siembamba
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Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy gets an update from Juliette Burton
August 27, 2014
Juliette Burton is tired. Very tired, after a possible sell out run of her show “Look at Me” at the Edinburgh Fringe. Since our interview with her at Brighton Fringe 2014, she’s been busy making new work. In this interview she discusses “Message”-based comedy and her next steps.
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Kat Woods and Declan Perring about Belfast Boy
August 23, 2014
Belfast Boy won a 2014 FringeReview Outstanding Theatre Award at Edinburgh Fringe. Here the writer, Kat Woods and performer, Declan Perring from Purple Penguin Productions talk about bringing this solo theatre piece from page to stage. (You can read our review of Belfast Boy here).
Listen to our interview with Kat Woods and Declan Perring about Belfast Boy
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Greg Clarke about Adelaide Fringe
August 23, 2014
Greg Clarke is Director/Chief Executive of Adelaide Fringe. Adelaide Fringe is an annual open-access arts festival run over four weeks in Adelaide, South Australia during February and March. Unlike a curated festival, the open-access nature of Adelaide Fringe means that anyone with a show, exhibition or cultural event is able to register and be part of Australia’s largest arts event. The result is one of the most diverse arts festivals in the world, renowned for fresh ideas, spontaneity and fun. In this interview Greg Clarke offers a person view of the Fringe and shares a vision for its future.
Listen to our interview with Greg Clarke from Adelaide Fringe
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Ceri Bostock about Butterfly in Shades of Blue
August 18, 2014
Butterfly in Shades of Blue is a romantic comedy playing at the Edinburgh Fringe 2014. But what is a romantic comedy? Paul Levy talks to actor Ceri Bostock about playing Vicky in a new play”which follows Stephen and Vicky when they first meet and then as they fall in and out of love. The play is a bittersweet study of how their relationship changes over the years due to differing aspirations.” The play is written by Ed Penny, directed by Allan Wilcox and also stars Iago McGuire.
Listen to our interview with Ceri Bostock
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Matthew Ackland and Ilona Saic About Broken Dolls
August 17, 2014Broken Dolls (Razbitye Kuklu) is a new play by New York-based Matthew Ackland. In this interview, Paul levy talks to Matthew and actor Ilona Saic about bringing a play about the sex trafficking industry to the stage. Matthew offers insights into the writing process, and Ilona shares her approach to inhabiting the character of Razbitye. Show details here.
Listen to our interview with Ilona Saic and Matthew Ackland
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Jethro Compton
August 17, 2014
Jethro Compton is a theatre maker and a renaissance man. But how does a successful theatre maker balance the roles of artist, director and producer? What will jethro look like in twenty years’ time? I a frank interview about the art AND the “business”, jethro talks of his decision to bring “trilogies” to this year’s Fringe – the return of the acclaimed The Bunker Trilogy, and the new The Capone Trilogy.
Listen to our interview with Jethro Compton
(Please note: Our interviewer, Paull Levy, was recovering from a lost voice when this interview was recorded and over-compensated a bit on the microphone, hence the occasional annoying “pop”)
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Ana Nikolashvili and Guy Masterson about Animal Farm
August 16, 2014
George Orwell’s classic Animal Farm is brought to the stage in an epic production by Georgia’s premiere theatre company – Tumanishvili Film Actors Theatre. In a ground-breaking collaboration between Olivier Award winning Director Guy Masterson and renowned Artistic Director Keti Dolidze, Animal Farm is performed by 25 actors with stunning physicality and power. Director Guy Masterson and Actor Ana Nikolashvili take Paul Levy into the rehearsal room.
Listen to our interview with Ana Nikolashvili and Guy Masterson
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Tommy Croft from Jollyboat
August 16, 2014
Jollyboat are two brothers. One of them, Tommy Croft celebrates packed houses and queues down the street for their Fringe show Jollyboat: Five Stars, F*****ck Yeah! with Paul Levy and lifts the lid on creating comedy and music.
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy catches up with Philip Hutchinson about Hats Off to Laurel and Hardy
August 16, 2014
Laurel and Hardy have taken over Philip Hutchinson’s life. Yet he’s in the process of creating a very different new show for 2014. Here he updates Paul Levy on the journey that has taken them across the pond, and around the UK, with Hats Off to Laurel and Hardy.
Listen to our interview with Philip Hutchinson
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Frank Wurzinger about Goodbye Günther
August 16, 2014
How do you make death life-affirming? Frank Wurzinger talks about his new show, Goodbye Günther, and shares his journey as a theatremaker from previous Fringes to this one. How do you create solo theatre work? Paul Levy finds out.
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy catches up with Robert Cohen
August 16, 2014
FringeReview’s guest blogger, Robert Cohen, gives us plenty of insight into the process of writing and the creative journey that led to his highly acclaimed solo theatre piece, Hi Vis, and the creation of Quint.
Listen to our interview with Robert Cohen
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Heather Bagnall and Luke Tudball
August 16, 2014
What began as a blog, became an acclaimed piece of theatre. In this fascinating talk with Performer/writer Heather Bagnall and director Luke Tudball, Paul levy explores the craft of the solo show and the uniqueness of Single Married Girl.
Listen to our interview with Heather Bagnall and Luke Tudball
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Daniel Taylor About The Tommy Cooper Show
August 16, 2014
Daniel Taylor talks to Paul Levy about The Tommy Cooper Show, and the difference between portrayal and impersonation. How does a performer bring a TV legend to the stage, tell the dark story as well a celebrate the much loved icon?
Listen to our interview with Daniel Taylor
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Jack Holden about Awkward Conversations with Animals I’ve F*cked
August 6, 2014
Since starring in War Horse in the West End, Jack Holden has pushed himself and his own boundaries with some solo theatre work. Here he talks to Paul Levy about starring in Rob Hayes’ one-man tragi-comedy Awkward Conversations with Animals I’ve F*cked.
Listen to our interview with Jack Holden
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy meets the Socks and Kev F Sutherland
August 6, 2014
Paul Levy finally got to meet the famous socks and their artistic partner, Kev F Sutherland. Their new show, Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre – And So Am I, forms the basis of this long and wide-ranging interview. A fascinating insight into sock puppetry, the making of comedy, and Kev’s own creative journey.
Listen to our interview with Kev F Sutherland
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Dave Waller about Where My Folk To?
August 6, 2014
Dave Waller: Where My Folk To ? is Dave Waller’s journey into Hip Hop and back to his roots. It’s a very personal tale. Here we have the remarkable story of a remarkable journey. Dave Waller discusses his show with Paul Levy.
Listen to our interview with Dave Waller
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to George Mann about Light
August 6, 2014
A couple of years ago, FringeReview gave Theatre Ad Infinitum one of our Outstanding Theatre Awards for Translunar Paradise. Last year, they had an outstanding review for Ballad of the Burning Star. This year, they bring Light, a science fiction work, presenting “a dystopian future inspired by Edward Snowden’s surveillance revelations where implants connect brains to cyberspace and governments secretly infiltrate citizens’ minds.” Paul Levy talks to George Mann about the production and the dream that inspired it.
Listen to our interview with George Mann
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Dan Lentell talks to Josh Ladgrove
August 6, 2014Edinburgh Audio 2014: Dan Lentell talks to ‘3000 Trees’
August 6, 2014Edinburgh Audio 2014: Dan Lentell talks to Luc Valvona
August 5, 2014Edinburgh Audio 2014: Dan Lentell talks to Lolie Ware
August 5, 2014Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks at Mark Nathan and Simon Nathan from Riptide The Slasher Musical
August 4, 2014
Writing music and lyrics for a slasher genre musical ! Mark Nathan and Simon Nathan have done just that and here they share the process for bringing Riptide The Slasher Musical to the Fringe stage.
Listen to our interview with Mark and Simon from Riptide the Slasher Musical
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Rachel Mariner about Bill Clinton Hercules
August 4, 2014
Lawyer-playwright and self-proclaimed “American middle class domestic extremist out in the Fens”, Rachel Mariner talks to Paul levy about writing Bill Clinton Hercules.
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Colin Granger and Natasha Granger about Pitschi
August 4, 2014
Pitschi, a Kitten with Dreams, comes to the Fringe from the Granger family and Komedia. A much-loved childhood story from Switzerland, this charming tale for younger children has been lifted of the page from Hans Fischer’s original work. Staying true to the original, writer and adapter, Colin Granger and performer, Natasha Granger talks to Paul Levy about bringing the tale to life on the theatre stage.
Edinburgh Audio 2014: Paul Levy talks to Randy Ross about The Chronic Single’s Handbook
August 4, 2014
Randy Ross has brought The Chronic Single’s Guide to the Fringe. This solo show was born from a trip around the world and is drawn from a novel Randy has also written. Here he talks to Paul Levy about creating the show and his role as writer and performer and reflects on “One man’s global search for love.”