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    Interview: How To Fill A Space Like The Space

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    Author: Everything Theatre

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    4 May 2022

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    Adam Hemming on running The Space Arts Centre

    This week‘s guest on our Runn Radio show was Adam Hemming, the Artistic Director of The Space Arts Centre. Adam has worked at the Space for 18 years, so has a strong record of supporting London’s fringe theatre scene. It’s a venue we love reviewing at, due to its range of shows and risk taking that can result in some amazing surprises in their shows.

    Adam hosts two of his own podcasts, which we can highly recommend. They are:

    Space Chats features interviews with shows that are performing at The Space. You can find the series on Spotify here.

    TV DNA is a podcast, as the title suggests, that talks about TV. You can find that on Spotify here. More

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      Interview: Welcome To The Land of OSO

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      Author: Everything Theatre

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      28 April 2022

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      Ian McFarlane on new show Forever Oz

      We met Ian McFarlane back in 2020 when we spoke to him about Revellers Society. He is now back with Forever Oz, which, as the title suggests, is based on L. Frank Baum’s series of books from which The Wizard Of Oz came. But rest assured, this is not a new stage adaptation of the film we all know and love, but instead is based on the second and third books in the series, along with some adaptations by Ian himself.

      Ian’s love of not just the Oz books, but Peter Pan are clear to hear as he tells us about the show and why his theatre company is called Big Adventure Productions. Plus we discuss why he the show will be playing at Barnes OSO Arts Centre before hopefully a tour.

      Forever Oz plays at OSO Arts Centre 19 – 22 May. Further information and bookings here. More

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      Interview: We All Have Strange Celeb Crushes!

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      Split Infinitive tell us all about I Heart Michael Ball

      Our latest podcast sees the return of Lily MIddleton, who chats to Alexander and Helen Millington from Split Infinitive. They are bringing thier latest show, I Heart Michael Ball to Brighton Fringe in May, and Camden Fringe in August.

      As well as chatting about the show, they also discuss interacting with the audience, why they love fringe theatre so much, and just what would happen if Michael Ball actually showed up to watch a performance. And Lily does her very best to find out why there is so much blood in the show poster!

      The company are current crowdfunding to help finance the upcoming runs, and to ensure all creatives involved receive a fair wage for their contributions. You can support them by donating to their crowdfunding here.

      I Heart Michael Ball

      It’s the tenth bi-annual meeting of the Michael Ball Appreciation Society and Alex, their founder, has a special surprise to mark the occasion. Alex has been obsessed with Michael Ball since he was a young boy when he first heard The Very Best of Michael Ball in his brother’s car.

      Just as the conductor directs his musicians, Alex orchestrates a fiendish plan to finally meet the blue-eyed boy from Bromsgrove. I Heart Michael Ball is a 60 minute, interactive, one-man show about grief and obsession. How far would you go to meet your hero?

      17 & 18 May: Brighton Fringe, The Lantern @ ACT. Info and bookings here.

      5 – 7 August: Camden Fringe, Etcetera Theatre. Info and bookings here. More

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      Interview: Down In The Tube Station At Midnight

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      Actor and writer Will Charlton on two plays, Jumper and The Boys

      Our guest on our Runn Radio show this week was Will Charlton. Will is both an actor and writer, so there was plenty to chat about. He is currently preparing to play in Joshua King‘s Jumper at Lion and Unicorn Theatre, and straight after that, he is then gearing up for his own play, The Boys, to make its debut at New Wimbledon Theatre’s Studio space.

      Jumper is set across two time frames five years apart, both on the night’s of elections. And in the first, he is stuck on the underground with a host of other passengers. Whilst The Boys is about struggling to pay the rent and considering the option of becoming a male escort. Both gave us plenty to talk about.

      Jumper plays at Lion and Unicorn between 5 and 9 April. More information and bookings here. More

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      Interview: C’mon Kids, Get Writing

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      Helen Monks and Matt Woodhead from Lung Theatre on their latest project, Unmute

      We’ve had Matt Woodhead from Lung Theatre on our podcast way back in Episode 7, when he was telling us all about the Who Cares play and campaign that emerged from it. This time around he came along with his colleague from Lung, Helen Monks.

      Not ones to sit back and take it easy, Lung are now in the midst of seeking out young writers for Unmute, a writing competition for 11 – 18 year olds. It’s a chance to write a monolgue of up to 500 words, with winning entries getting the chance to be performed live on stage as well as being published.

      Helen and Matt tell us all about how to enter the competition, how they gope to hear from voices all around the country, and just what they feel might make a great submission.

      Helen also briefly mentions The Trojan Horse Affair podcast, which looked at what really happened in Birmingham when it was alleged Islamic extremists were infiltrating the city’s schools. The podcast can be found here.

      The closing date for entries is 8 May. You can also find lots of support on how to write and submit your entries on their website here and their Twitter account here.

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      Interview: Leading Us Up The Spiral Path

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      Playwright Andrew Sharpe on his new play, The Spiral Path

      For our latest podcast interview, we caught up with Andrew Sharpe, whose latest play, The Spiral Path, is days away from opening at The White Bear Theatre. But this won’t be its stage debut, that was at The Maltings Theatre earlier this year when it was well received. Enough so that it was picked up to come to one of London’s great Fringe Theatre venues.

      As well as telling us about the play, Andrew discusses the writing process, which for The Spiral Path, was evolving it from two short playlets into a full length play. He also tells us about being a more mature entrant into writing, having previously been a lawyer, and how joyful it is to see your play on the stage, having handed the script to a director and then being very hands-off.

      The Spiral Path

      Five characters, bereaved, betrayed, and befuddled by random acts of cruelty. Five interwoven tragedies cut together, a deeply personal examination of life, love and loss.

      Off the back of a very well received run at The Maltings Theatre, St Albans; KatAlyst & Mad Stallion Productions are delighted to bring this thought-provoking piece of new writing to a London audience at The White Bear Theatre.

      Inspired by the tragic number of cyclists killed in London every year, The Spiral Path weaves a suite of hilariously dysfunctional narratives, a family in chaos, a best friend betrayed, against a backdrop of deep and lasting grief of a bereavement, and the brutal repression of sexual identity.

      The Spiral Path comes to The White Bear Theatre between 22 and 26 March. Further information and bookings via the below link. More

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      Interview: Erupting onto the stage with Volcano

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      Proforca’s David Brady talks about upcoming play Volcano

      For our latest interview on Runn Radio we spoke to David Brady. He’s been a guest on our show before, talking about Lately (you can catch up with that interview here). So it was our pleasure to welcome him back to talk about their latest show, Volcano. This show is a collaboration with Chewboy Productions‘ Georgie Bailey, who were in fact they were our first guest on our podcast (here).

      Volcano is billed as “One Man. One City. One Night to Remember.” It sees Max embark on a 12-hour odyssey across London that will change his life forever.

      We talk with David about the play, why he teamed up with Chewboy Productions for this play and whether they have succeeded in his desire to create a piece without any set. And we also discuss how fringe theatre can find a home outside of London.

      Volcano plays at Lion and Unicorn Theatre from 8 to 12 March, tickets are £14 from here. More

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      Interview: Escaping into real life with DeFriest

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      Aaron-Lee Eyles and Jay O’Connell on new play DeFriest

      We’ve interviewed Unmarked Theatre‘s Aaron-Lee Eyles previously about I Didn’t Want This, I Just Wanted You, so it was a pleasure to invite him back onto our Runn Radio show to chat about his latest show DeFriest. And this time he brought along his lead actor, Jay O’Connell.

      DeFriest, much like I Didn’t Want This, I Just Wanted You, is based on real life. It tells the story of Mark DeFriest, an American who has spent much of his adult life in prison. He earned some attention when he was dubbed the Houdini of Florida due to his numerous attempted prison escapes; it is claimed he has made 13 attempts to escape, succeeding on seven occasions. But the play isn’t about prison escapes, but more about the man who has been in and out of prison most of his life, even though it is widely agreed that the reason for much of it is his mental health, something that has never been fully addressed.

      The play is on at Lion and Unicorn Theatre from 10 – 15 March. Tickets can be booked here. More

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      #Interview: Asking that tricky question, How Disabled Are You?

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      Author: Everything Theatre

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      12 February 2022

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      Tommy, aka The Queer Historian, talks about his show, How DIsabled Are you?

      How Disabled Are You? explores the difficulties and prejudices faced by benefit claimants. It’s a topic rife for horror stories of what people have had to go through, so we thought a perfect subject for us to chat about with Tommy.

      Another show originally planned for Vault Festival, this interview was recorded prior to the festival cancellation. But that shouldn’t make it any less of a must-listen as we talk about the show, the difficulties Tommy has faced, and just why it probably isn’t a show for Daily Mail readers.

      The show currently doesn”t have any confirmed new dates, but we suggest following Tommy on Twitter here to keep up to date with new announcements. More