Alissening Show

In conversation with Olivier-nominated playwright Mark Ravenhill, who is currently directing the UK’s leading fringe company, Regents Opera, on their immersive production of Richard Strauss' Salome, set in East London's Gangland running at York Hall in Bethnal Green from the 10th to the 23rd of April. 

Tune in to learn more about the artistic vision behind this production of Salome and discover why this is a particular feast you will not want to miss out on...

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/regents-opera

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What joy chatting with actor/musical artist Nathan Salstone from the musical LIFELINE, which performed off-Broadway and in Washington, D.C. last year, and was the first musical to be performed at the United Nations, coming to Southwark Playhouse Elephant from March 28th to May 2nd.

A musical that connects the urgent reality of antimicrobial resistance with powerful human stories, tune in to learn how this musical approaches the unique subjects of music and science to bring together a powerful new production. 

https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/lifeline/

@lifelinemusical

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In conversation with Gary Abrahams, writer and director of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s award-winning production, Yentl, based on the original Yiddish short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, playing at the Marylebone Theatre from the 6th of March to the 12th of April.

Tune in to learn more about Isaac Bashevis Singer's infamous short story, Yentl, and how it has been adapted to fit within a theatrical contemporary space. 

https://www.marylebonetheatre.com/productions/yentl

@kadimahmelbourne

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In conversation with Haley McGee, actor and writer of Olivier-nominated and Fringe First-winning Age Is A Feeling, which returns to London’s newest venue, Soho Theatre Walthamstow, from the 5th to the 7th of March.

Tune in to uncover the inspiration behind Age Is A Feeling as we delve into themes of aging and mortality. 

https://sohotheatre.com/events/age-is-a-feeling-3/

@yeshaleymcgee

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LOST ATOMS - question posed, "What makes a successful relationship?" 

Today, the conversation surrounds Frantic Assembly’s 30th Anniversary production, Lost Atoms, written by Anna Jordan and directed by Frantic Assembly’s Artistic Director, Scott Graham, playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre until the 28th of February. I am joined by actor Joe Layton (previously seen on ITV’s Coronation Street) and Hannah Sinclair Robinson (who was previously in Frantic Assembly’s Metamorphosis)

www.franticassembly.co.uk/

@frantic_assembly 

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In conversation with Orlando Jopling, conductor, cellist, and the Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed Wild Arts Opera, to discuss the upcoming 2026 Wild Arts Season. 

Keep an eye out for Wild Arts Opera, Marriage of Figaro this Summer, Mahler's Das Lied Von der Erde, and the Opera Evening's Love Actually. 

Wildarts.org.uk 

@wildartspresents 

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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. 

Arcolatheatre.com

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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.

www.arcolatheatre.com

www.goodchance.org.uk

@mattar_elias

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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. 

https://www.watermill.org.uk/

@watermilltheatre

@truefoxesmusic

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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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