Filskit Theatre: The theatre of politics
It feels fair to say that there has always been something of a strained relationship between politics and the arts. Whether it is in the form of brilliant d...
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Guest blog: Paradigm Theatre – the new repertory theatre company
On 15 November 2012, The Telegraph published an article about Ian McKellen and why he believes there will be no more acting greats. In the article McKellen ...
Filskit Theatre: The actor – a disposable commodity?
"When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, 'It's in the script.' If he says, 'But what's my motivation?, ' I say, 'Your salary'." ...
Spotlight on: Idiot Child
South-West company Idiot Child tell Laura Turner more about current show at Pleasance Islington, working with friends and dreaming big.
How it ended: Venturing to the Fringe once again
It seems impossible. It’s mid-July and the Edinburgh Fringe is waiting, just around the corner. Two weeks to go! Gulp. As I write, I sit in the back row of Th...
Spotlight On: Oily Cart
Charlotte Whitehead speaks to director Tim Webb about humble beginnings and a 30 year adventure for the children's theatre company.