The Stagey Place

Episode 105 I Louis Emmitt-Stern

Joining Guest Host Sam Pout in the Stagey studio this week is Writer Louis Emmitt-Stern, who is bringing their Sell-Out Vault Festival show, I f*cked you in my Spaceship, to The Soho Theatre in London, from 19th June - 8th July 2023.
In this episode, Sam and Louis discuss the origins behind the title and subject matter of the production, how the show may vary for those who caught the production at this year's Vault Festival, plus as usual, we'll find out just where Louis' Stagey Place is...
You can find out all about 'I f*cked you in my spaceship', and how to purchase your tickets, here.
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Episode 104 I Georgie Bailey and Lucy Betts

Joining Eliott in the Stagey studio this week is Writer Georgie Bailey, and Director Lucy Betts joining, who are bring 'these words that'll linger like ghosts till the day i drop down dead' to The Pleasance Theatre in London, from 13th - 24th June 2023.
In this episode, Georgie and Lucy talk about how they found each other through Youth Theatre, the difficult inspiration behind making the show, why self care is so important in the rehearsal process, plus as usual, we'll find out just where our guests Stagey Place is...
You can find out all about 'these words', and how to purchase your tickets, here.
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Episode 103 I Samuel Rees

Joining Eliott in the Stagey studio this week is Samuel Rees, Writer of Snakehead, which is premiering at The Hope Theatre in London, from 6th - 24th June 2023.
In this episode, Samuel talks about why this reimagining of the Medusa myth was so important to be staged in the modern world, how he finds inspiration from those who are around him, plus we'll get to find out just where Samuel's Stagey Place is...
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Episode 102 I Daniel Rusteau

Joining Eliott in the Stagey studio this week is Daniel Rusteau, Writer of Dismissed, which is currently playing to rave reviews at The Soho Theatre in London, and is on until Saturday 3rd June 2023.
In this episode, Daniel talks bout his inspiration behind writing the piece, with the help from teachers who he knew, how he feels the show would translate to an Educational audience if it was to ever tour, plus as usual, we'll find out just where Daniel's Stagey Place is...
You can find out all about Dismissed, and how to purchase your tickets, here.
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Episode 101 I Nikhil Parmar

Joining Eliott in the Stagey studio this week is Nikhil Parmar, Writer and Performer of Invisible, which is returning to The Bush Theatre Studio after critical acclaim from it's previous run last year. Playing from 23rd May - 9th June, Invisible will then have it's New York Premiere, as part of the Brits Off Broadway Season, at 59E59 Theatrs from 13th June - 2nd July 2023!
In this episode, Nikhil talks about what it's like bringing the show back to The Bush, how the process in taking a show to New York has been in the works for quite some time, how he feels New York audiences will react to the humour in the show, plus as usual, we end on finding out just exactly where Nikhil's Stagey Place is...
You can find out all about Invisible, and how to purchase your tickets, here (UK), and here (USA).
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Episode 100 I Darren Clark

After 99 incredible episodes, with 134 guests, The Stagey Place celebrates it's 100th addition of the podcast, with the formidable, multi-award winning Lyricist and Composer, Darren Clark, whose work includes The Wicker Husband, Turing The Musical, Ordinary People, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which is returning to The Southwark Playhouse this summer, playing from 22nd May - 1st July 2023.
Talking with Eliott in the Stagey studio, Darren speaks about the art of collaboration, how his working relationship with Jethro Compton came about, what he finds the most rewarding aspects of his job, plus as usual, we end on finding out just exactly where Darren's Stagey Place is...
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Episode 99 I Andy Walker and Lesley Manning

This week on The Stagey Place, Eliott is joined by Andy Walker and Lesley Manning, the Writer and Director of Past Life, which is currently playing at The Upstairs at The Gatehouse until 28th May 2023!
In this episode, Andy and Lesley talk about how their careers in Animation and Film suddenly led them to find each other and work together in Theatre, what they find so fascinating about a live audience, and as usual, we find out just where their Stagey Place is...
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Episode 98 I Alice Christina-Corrigan

This week on The Stagey Place, Eliott is joined by Alice Christina-Corrigan, the Writer and Performer of Past Life, which is currently embarking on a UK Tour throughout May 2023!
In this episode, Alice talks about inclusivity within theatre as a visually impaired artist, the compassion she has in trying to bring those who may not see theatre to experience the art form, plus what she really hopes a show like Past Life will achieve when viewed by an audience...
You can learn more about the Past Life Tour, and how to purchase tickets, here.
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Epiosde 97 I Bethany Cooper

This week on The Stagey Place, Eliott is joined by Bethany Cooper, a Producer who is currently working on Katie Redford's Tapped, which is on a UK Tour, as well as The Shape of Things, which will be at The Park Theatre later this year.
In this episode, Bethany talks about what life is like for a Producer, how she chooses the projects to work on, plus just how important networking is within the industry.
You can learn more about the Tapped UK Tour, and purchase tickets, here.
You can learn more about the The Shape of Things, and purchase tickets, here.
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Episode 96 I Emma Jude Harris

This week on The Stagey Place, Eliott is joined by Emma Jude Harris, the Director behind The Retreat, which is currently playing at The Finborough Theatre until 13th May 2023.
In this episode, Emma talks about her introduction into theatre, which brought her over to the UK from America, why she thinks Intimacy Co-ordinators are so vital to theatre, plus her advice for aspiring directors, and just where her Stagey Place is...
You can learn more about The Retreat, and purchase tickets, here.
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