Olivia Jacobs Chats THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD at Alexandra Palace
Olivia Jacobs is one of the founding artistic directors of the award-winning theatre company Tall Stories.
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Greg Barnett Talks MONDAY NIGHT AT THE APOLLO at the Apollo Theatre
Greg Barnett is going from performing on the stage to producing (and hosting) his own show at The Apollo.
Audrey Brisson talks THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK at Bristol Old Vic
Following the success of their Romantics Anonymous livestream, Wise Children are back at Bristol Old Vic with an early Christmas present for theatre-lovers: a limited run of Kneehigh’s The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk.
Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen Chat THE COMEBACK at Noël Coward Theatre
The Pin Duo, Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen talk to us about their debut play The Comeback coming to the West end this December! After making a name for themselves with their many sketches and comedy shows at the Edinburg Fringe, they went on to tackle a new challenge: a comedy play! They spoke to us ab
Director Alice Hamilton Talks THE DUMB WAITER at Hampstead Theatre
Alice Hamilton's directing work includes the Olivier-nominated Every Day I Make Greatness Happen at the Hampstead Theatre,The Weatherman at Park Theatre and While We’re Here at the Bush Theatre.
Hiba Elchikhe Talks OUT OF THE DARKNESS, INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
We chat to West End performer Hiba Elchikhe about producing her new online theatre series, Out Of The Darkness, Into The Spotlight.
Chris Stafford Talks Reopening The Curve Theatre
Before the second lockdown in England came into place, we chatted to Curve’s Chief Executive, Chris Stafford, about the venue's reopening and their community work.
Robert Myles reflects on The Show Must Go Online
As the series draws to a close, completing 40 shows within eight months, actor and director Robert Myles looks back on the successes of The Show Must Go Online and the rise of Zoom theatre.
Rob Houchen Talks LES MISERABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT Live Cast Recording
Recorded live at the Gielgud Theatre last year with an all-star cast, the much celebrated Les Misérables score was captured in a staged concert format on CD and DVD.
Clare Perkins Talks EMILIA Ahead Of Online Stream
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's groundbreaking piece Emilia gets another outing in online form after empowering audiences on the Southbank and in the West End last year.
Fiona Button Talks WHAT A CARVE UP!
Fiona Button, star of The Split and Out Of Her Mind, talks starring in the online production of What A Carve Up!, rehearsing in a pandemic and what she's missing about live theatre.
VIDEO: Christopher Sieber Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here as he chats with one of Broadway's most beloved actors, Christopher Sieber, who will perform a very special concert tonight, November 5 (7pm), as a part of the Radio Free Birdland series.
Street-style Magician Nathan Earl On Why West End Busking Must Be Saved
After a rise in complaints, Westminster City Council is planning to ban all street performing and busking across the West End.
Joseph Millson Talks THE DEFINITIVE SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC 2020 CAST RECORDING of MARY POPPINS
The Mary Poppins team will continue to entertain and spread joy to fans with the release of a brand new live cast recording next week.
VIDEO: Beth Malone Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 29 (3pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway favorite Beth Malone.
VIDEO: Rafael Casal & Adrienne Warren Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 28 (12pm ET), as he chats with Rafael Casal and Adrienne Warren, who star in one-night-only virtual Halloween benefit concert presentation of The Nightmare Before Christmas, benefitting the Actors Fund and the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Emily Costello Talks PRIVATE PEACEFUL at the Garrick Theatre
After a successful run at both Barn Theatre and Bristol Old Vic, Private Peaceful is heading to the Garrick Theatre.
Hayley Wareham Talks BOTTLED on BBC Radio 4
After a stellar run at the VAULT Festival, Hayley Wareham's debut play Bottled has been turned by the writer into a radio drama.
Tom Littler Talks 15 HEROINES at Jermyn Street Theatre
Next month Jermyn Street Theatre, the smallest producing house in the West End, celebrates 15 Heroines in a series of monologues written and performed by female and non-binary creatives.
VIDEO: LaChanze Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 21 (12pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies, LaChanze.
Maiya Quansah-Breed Talks RENT at Hope Mill Theatre
Maiya Quansah-Breed is going from playing Parr in SIX to Mimi, as she joins the cast of Rent.
Glen Neath Talks Darkfield's Immersive Audio Experiences
BWW talked to Glen Neath, artistic director of DARKFIELD, a British immersive theatre company, which has been producing innovative work at the forefront of technology and theatre.
Kath Haling and Erico Montes Discuss New Dance Film HUSH
Performers from West End theatre and the Royal Ballet united to create a new song and accompanying dance film, Hush.
Simon Lipkin Talks FIRST DATE: THE MUSICAL at Crazy Coqs
Austin Winberg's musical First Date was first seen on Broadway in 2013.
VIDEO: Company of STICKS & STONES Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here as he chats with composer John McDaniel, Javier Muñoz, George Salazar, and Joshua Colley from Stick and Stones, which premieres today, October 16, 2020, as part of National Bullying Prevention Month.
VIDEO: Jennifer Holliday Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 16 (12pm ET), as he chats with Broadway's original Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday, who celebrates her 60th birthday in concert on Monday, October 19 (8pm)!
VIDEO: Keala Settle Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 15 (4:30pm ET), as he chats with Broadway beltress Keala Settle.
VIDEO: Jenn Colella & Chilina Kennedy Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 14 (5pm ET), as he chats with Broadway couple Jenn Colella and Chilina Kennedy about Divas For Democracy: United We Slay, which streams this Sunday, October 18 (8pm).
VIDEO: Heidi Schreck & Oliver Butler Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 14 (3:30pm ET), as Richard chats with Heidi Schreck and Oliver Butler, whose What the Constitution Means to Me premieres Friday on Prime Video!
VIDEO: Kate Rockwell Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 14 (12pm ET), as Richard chats with the wonderful Kate Rockwell.
Kerry Ellis Talks CABARET ALL STARS at Proud Embankment
Kerry Ellis chats about joining Proud Embankment Cabaret All Stars, how she's been coping during lockdown and her favourite show costumes.
VIDEO: Tiler Peck Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 13 (3:30pm ET), as Richard chats with New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Tiler Peck, curates and stars in A New Stage.
VIDEO: Beth Leavel Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
Tune in right here today, October 8 (12pm ET), as he chats with Tony winner Beth Leavel who will headline concerts with Seth Rudetsky on October 11 (8pm) and 12 (3pm).
VIDEO: Boy•Friends' Noam Ash, Mike Heslin and Jay Armstrong Johnson Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 7 (12pm ET), as Richard Ridge chats with Noam Ash, Mike Heslin and Jay Armstrong Johnson from the new web series, BoyFriends.
Nicholas Pitt Talks New Dramatic Podcast SEEDS
Before Covid-19 hit, Nicholas Pitt was directing a new stage production, Seeds.
Georgia Christou and Lizzie Nunnery Talk Writing for Tonic Theatre's Platform Project
In 2015 Tonic Theatre launched the Platform project, in which they commissioned plays that put young women and their stories at the heart of the action, with mainly or entirely female casts.
VIDEO: Orfeh & Andy Karl Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
Tune in right here today, October 1 (12pm ET), as he chats with Broadway's favorite couple, Orfeh and Andy Karl, who will headline concerts with Seth Rudetsky on October 4 (8pm) and 5 (3pm).
Tsemaye Bob-Egbe Talks PIPPIN at the Garden Theatre
Tsemaye is a Nigerian-born, London-based West End performer.
Rachel Tucker Chats SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at the London Palladium
The live-streamed production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World that we enjoyed during lockdown is now coming to the stage, with two socially distanced shows at the London Palladium on 11 October.
Peter McKintosh Talks TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon
Award-winning scenic and costume designer Peter McKintosh was meant to be working on a production of 12 Angry Men at the Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon in Tokyo until Covid-19 hit.
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