The Stagey Place

Episode 95 I Jonny Brace

This week on The Stagey Place, Eliott is joined by Jonny Brace, the Writer of That's Ace, a show which premiered at this year's Vault Festival, and is now transferring for a week run at The King's Head Theatre in London, from 2nd - 6th May 2023, which is part of Tom Ratcliffe's Guest Artistic Director season at the theatre.
In this episode, Jonny talks about his inspirations behind his writing, how a few weeks of no internet turned his attention to writing, plus a sweet anecdote regarding their Stagey Place.
You can check out more info regarding That's Ace, and how to book tickets, here.
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Episode 94 I Davinia Hamilton and Marta Vella

This week on The Stagey Place, Sam is joined by Davinia Hamilton and Marta Vella, the Writer and Performers behind Blanket Ban, which is being staged at Southwark Playhouse Borough, from 25th April - 20th May 2023, after a sold out run at The Edinburgh Fringe 2022.
Malta: Catholic kitsch, golden sun, deep blue sea, Eurovision – and a blanket ban on abortion.
Propelled by three years of interviews with anonymous contributors and their own lived experience, actors and activists Marta and Davinia interrogate Malta’s restrictions on the freedom of women.
What does it mean for your country to implement trailblazing social justice laws, but have some of the world’s strictest abortion laws?
You can check out more info regarding Blanket Ban, and book tickets, here.
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Episode 93 I Robert Boulton

This week on The Stagey Place, Eliott is joined by Robert Boulton, the Writer, and one of the Performers, behind Snowflakes, which is returning to London, this time at The Park Theatre, following a previous run at The Old Red Lion Theatre in October 2021, where we interviewed the Set and Costume Designer, Alys Whitehead, plus the Assistant Director, Oliver Graham. 
Robert sits down to chat about what life for Snowflakes has been like since it's last run, how the script has become tighter for this latest run, plus the relevancy of the production in today's world!
You can purchase tickets for Snowflakes here.
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Episode 92 I Rafaella Marcus

This week on The Stagey Place, Sam is joined by Rafaella Marcus, the Writer behind SAP, which is currently on a UK Tour, heading to London, Harrogate, Keswick, Bury St. Edmunds, Exeter, and Canterbury.
When a woman tells a lie to her girlfriend, a seed is planted that starts to grow in the darkness. Now roots are cracking up through the pavement and branches are coming in at the windows, and – as she starts to see things that no one else can - she becomes the focus of some seriously unwanted attention.
You can check out the tour dates for SAP here.
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Episode 91 I Alexandra Donnachie

TW: This episode talks about themes of Sexual Assault and Rape. If you or someone you know requires support, a list of helplines can be found on Zero Tolerance’s Website.
Currently playing a UK Tour after premiering at The Vault Festival 2020, When We Died follows a woman working as an embalmer who is faced with the body of the man who raped her almost a year earlier.
The play follows her decision to confront her trauma and tell her story on her own terms, and on this week's episode of The Stagey Place, we are delighted to be joined by the Writer and Performer of the show, Alexandra Donnachie, who joins Eliott to chat about how the show has developed since it's premiere in 2020, and how she feels taking the show on the road.
To check out the UK Tour dates and book tickets for When We Died, click here.
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Episode 90 I Ben Kavanagh

Currently playing at The Arcola Theatre in London, Under The Rock Rock is a twisting and darkly comic thriller set in Belfast at the height of the Troubles, and on this week's episode of The Stagey Place, we are delighted to be joined by the Director of the show, Ben Kavanagh, who joins Eliott to chat about the rehearsal process, and what he hopes audiences take away from the show.
 
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Episode 89 I Rapture (Vault Festival 2023)

Heading to The Vault Festival from 18th - 19th March 2023, and transferring after a 3 week run at The Pleasance Theatre, Rapture is the critically-acclaimed debut show from Pink Sky, a collective of LGBTQIA+ artists taking an interdisciplinary approach to making queer theatre.
For the first time on the podcast, we are joined by a returnee to the show, Sophie Leydon, the Writer and Performer of Rapture, who discusses the changes to Rapture since it's last run, with this week's host, Sam Pout.
You can purchase tickets for Rapture at The Vault Festival here.
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Episode 88 I Katy Richardson

Currently playing at The Garrick Theatre, Bonnie and Clyde is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation, and here on The Stagey Place this week, we are delighted to be joined by the Musical Director behind the show, Katy Richardson. Joining host Eliott this week, Katy chats about what it's like being a Musical Director, and the difference the role has compared to a Musical Supervisor.
 
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Episode 87 I Fanboy (Vault Festival 2023)

Heading to The Vault Festival from 7th - 12th March 2023, Fanboy combines epic storytelling, razor-sharp impressions and a dose of theatrical magic, as we learn all about what it's like to enjoy our favourite hobbies, as well as the downside to fandoms.
In today's podcast, we are joined by Joe Sellman-Leava, the Writer and Performer of Fanboy, who discusses the show with this week's host, Eliott Sheppard.
You can purchase tickets for Clementine at The Vault Festival here.
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Episode 86 I Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary

Currently playing at The Noël Coward Theatre, everyone's favourite baking programme, The Great British Bake Off, has been given the musical makeover treatment, and on this week's episode of The Stagey Place, we are delighted to be joined by the Musical Lyricists behind the show, Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary, who join Eliott to chat about the process behind making the musical, and how the TV show influenced some of the characters and storylines.
 
To book tickets for The Great British Bake Off The Musical, at The Noël Coward Theatre, click here.
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