Episodes
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Episode 99 I Andy Walker and Lesley Manning
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
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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Tuesday May 09, 2023
Episode 98 I Alice Christina-Corrigan
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
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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Friday May 05, 2023
Epiosde 97 I Bethany Cooper
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
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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Tuesday May 02, 2023
Episode 96 I Emma Jude Harris
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
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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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Episode 95 I Jonny Brace
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
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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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Episode 94 I Davinia Hamilton and Marta Vella
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Episode 93 I Robert Boulton
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Episode 92 I Rafaella Marcus
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
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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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Episode 91 I Alexandra Donnachie
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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.
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Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Episode 90 I Ben Kavanagh
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
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.
To book tickets for Under The Black Rock, at The Arcola Theatre, click here.
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