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Jessica Rose McVay: “I was part of the group of people who were outraged when Bitter Wheat came out”

Halima HassanFebruary 24, 2020

45 North are the company making waves in theatreland. Halima Hassan talks to its Creative Director, Jessica Rose McVay about paying at least Equity minumum, su...

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Rosie Day: “I’m very aware of how many young people suffer with mental illness”

Joseph ShawFebruary 11, 2020

Already experienced in writing for the screen, Rosie Day is about to make her stage writing debut at the Old Red Lion. She talks to Joseph Shaw about the eleme...

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Stef Smith: “I don’t think a word of Ibsen’s has made it into my Nora.”

Lindsey HuebnerFebruary 7, 2020

Lindsey Huebner talks to Playwright, Stef Smith as she gears up to bring her adaptation of A Doll's House to the Young Vic stage. They discuss the power that c...

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How to do Immersive Theatre at Fringe Level

Samuel NichollsFebruary 1, 2020

In a new series, Samuel Nicholls interviews small theatre companies to find out what strategies they use to stand out in an over-saturated industry. This month...

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Debbie Korley: “We’re Telling Stories of Our Ancestors”

Emma BentleyJanuary 28, 2020

Often, retellings of slavery are depicted in horrendous, gratuitous ways for the benefit of a white, guild-ridden audience. The RSC are about to stage The Whip...

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Miriam Battye: “ I’m growing as a human and as a woman”

Halima HassanJanuary 22, 2020

After developing it during the Royal Court Writer's programme, Miriam Battye is ready to conquer the stage with her play, Scenes with Girls. She talks to Halim...

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