In conversation with actors Beth Burrows and Eugenie Bouda, who are currently in the world premiere of Safe Haven by Chris Bowers, running at the Arcola Theatre until the 7th of February. Safe Haven is set in the period following the First Gulf War in 1991, recounting the actions of individuals behind Operation Safe Haven. 

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In conversation with Palestinian theatre-maker, writer, and director Elias Matar and Irish-Palestinian actor, Sarah Agha, whose production, A Grain of Sand, as mentioned in The Guardian as the best in theatre, dance, and comedy in 2026, runs at the Arcola Theatre from the 21st to the 31st of January before embarking on a UK tour.

It was an honor to chat with theatre makers who so clearly live and breathe their art. I know it will be a performance that cannot be missed.

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 In conversation with Amie Parsons, from the Folk band True Foxes, who wrote the music and lyrics to The Watermill Theatre’s production of The Little Mermaid. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, this fairy tale is set beyond the Cornish Coast and will run this holiday season from November 26th to January 4th. 

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Ready to solve a mystery? It was an utter joy to chat with actors Lucy Farrett and Simona Brown, who play Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson in Kate Hamill’s Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt 2B. A reimagined version of the iconic duo with a bold feminist twist, running at the Arcola Theatre this holiday season from the 28th of November to the 20th of December. Tune in to uncover more about this thrilling mystery and gain insight into the characters of Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson.  

https://www.arcolatheatre.com/event/msholmesmswatsonapt2b/

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I have some exciting news to share with you. The Fantastia Orchestra (previously seen at the BBC Proms in 2024) launches residency at Smith Square Hall with Lucy Crowe OBE on Sunday, the 23rd of November, with their Birdsong-inspired programme making their debut at the venue! It was lovely to chat with the section leader and violinist Millie Ashton about the programme… 

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From the theatre company that brought you Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Standing at the Sky's Edge, I am thrilled to be interviewing Eva Scott from Out of the Archive’s production in association with Sheffield Theatre’s world premiere of the musical, Gwenda’s Garage, running at the Southwark Playhouse Borough till the 29th of November. 

Tune in to learn more about the production and the history surrounding Gwenda's Garage! 

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https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/gwendas-garage/
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Join theatre/comedy director and writer Ed Stambollouian in conversation as he discusses co-writing with Jack Holden and directing the critically acclaimed production KENREX. The true crime thriller KENREX returns to London at the Other Palace from the 3rd of December to the 1st of February. Tune in to gain backstage insight into the production of KENREX and uncover Ed's inspiring career. 

https://theotherpalace.co.uk/kenrex/

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In conversation with actors Katerina Tannenbaum and Eddie Toll for the UK premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE WANDERERS, playing at the Marylebone Theatre from Friday, the 17th of October - Saturday, the 29th of November. Tune in to learn more about the production and the actors' experience bringing The Wanderers to life. 

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It's always a pleasure to chat with award-winning Polish director Lukasz Twarkowski. Following his sold-out run at the Southbank Centre with The Employees, Lukasz is bringing his production, ROHTKO, to the Barbican Theatre for its UK Premiere, running from October 2nd to 5th. Tune in to learn more about the creative process behind the development of ROHTKO and the stimulating questions posed. 

https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/lukasz-twarkowski-dailes-theatre-anka-herbut-rohtko

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In conversation with Freddie Opoku-Addaie, award-winning dancer, choreographer, Artistic Director, and Co-Chief Executive  of Dance Umbrella —London’s international dance festival celebrating its 47th year, showcasing groundbreaking artists from Colombia, Taiwan, Cyprus, Spain, and Brazil, running from the 2nd to the 31st of October.

https://danceumbrella.co.uk/

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