In conversation with Andrea Walker, Artistic Director and Choreographer of 201 Dance Company to chat about the UK tour of their critically acclaimed production of Sad Book, adapted from the children's novel written by Michael Rosen. The production plays at the Hackney Empire on the 2nd of April with live narration by Michael Rosen and a post-show discussion. (Not to be missed!)

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/sad-book

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What joy to interview author and curator Tony Fairweather, who has joined me to chat about Woolwich Works, which is honoring the Windrush Generation this March and April with a series of events, including the ‘Windrush Front Room Exhibition’ and ‘Windrush Front Room House Party.’ In this interview, Tony also chats about his experiences growing up in South London with Jamaican parents and how he established his successful career as a published author, writer, and art curator. 

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Windrush Front Room 4 -16 of March

Windrush Front Room House Party – 7th March

Sunday Afternoon in the Front Room – 9th of March 

In Celebration of my Sisters – 30th of March

https://www.woolwich.works/ 

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It was wonderful to chat with dancer and actor, Dylan Barone, who is currently playing the Little Prince in the stage production of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's timeless novel, The Little Prince marking the 80th anniversary of its publication. The new stage production filled with theatrical spectacle, dance, aerial acrobatics, and ground-breaking video mapping technology arrives in London for its UK premiere following sold-out performances in Paris, Sydney, and Dubai and a season on Broadway. The Little Prince flies at the London Coliseum from the 12th-16th of March. 

https://londoncoliseum.org/

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It was such a joy to speak to the writer ofWeather Girl, Brian Watkins, and actor, Julia McDermott who will be reprising her role as Stacey the Weather Girl at the Soho Theatre from the 5th of March through the 5th of April. Weather Girl is produced by Francesca Moody Productions and previously won a Scotsman Fringe First, Popcorn Award, LIST Award, and Lustrum Award during its run in Edinburgh in 2024. Tune in to learn more about the creation of Weather Girl and what is forecast…

https://sohotheatre.com/events/weather-girl/

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INSIGHT EPISODE with Tim Etchells 

I spoke with Tim Etchells, artist and writer whose work encompasses performance, visual art and fiction. Most notably Tim is the leader of the world-renowned performance group Forced Entertainment, which recently celebrated 40 years of theatre making with a UK tour. In 2016 the group was awarded the International Ibsen Award, which honors an individual, institution or organisation that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of theatre. Tune in to learn more about Tim's career and the world of performance art. 

https://www.forcedentertainment.com/

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This podcast was recorded January 2025 

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I spoke with actor and writer Jack Holden, who is set for the London premiere of his true-crime one-man show, KENREX, which will be performed at Southwark Playhouse in Borough from February 14th to March 15th.

Written by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian and performed by Jack with music by award-winning composer John Patrick Elliot, KENREX is based on the true story of Ken Rex McElroy from Missouri who was murdered by his fellow townsfolk in 1981… tune in to find out more! 

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

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In conversation with Miriam Grace Edwards and Sam Jenkins Shaw who are currently playing Mary Lincoln and Matthew Brady in Mrs. President, written by, artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips, running at the Charring Cross Theatre from the 31st of January to the 16th of March. Tune in to learn more about the creative process surrounding these historical characters, as the interview was taken at the start of week 2 in rehearsal!

https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/mrs-president

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In conversation with Alexander Raptotasios the artistic director of Ferodo Bridges, creating political work influenced by immersive and participatory theatre. Their upcoming production, Antigone (on strike) premieres at the Park Theatre running from the 30th of January – 22nd of February. Tune in for an in depth chat about the production and insight surrounding Alex's career as an artistic director and theatre practitioner.

https://parktheatre.co.uk/event/antigone-on-strike/
https://www.ferodobridges.com/

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The Alissening Show featured Guleraana Mir an award-winning writer, theatre maker and one half of The Thelmas, a female-led theatre company. Guleraana Mir spoke about their production, Santi and Naz  running at the Soho Theatre from the 21st of January to the 8th of February. Tune in to learn more about the production and behind the scenes features.

https://sohotheatre.com/events/santi-and-naz/

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The Alissening Show hosted by Alissa Finn, covering theatre, arts, classical music, and the poetry scene in London featured, Alice Ivy-Pemberton, violinist, and co-leader for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Alissa and Alice chatted about the 2025 LPO season and the upcoming ‘Vivaldi’s Four Seasons’ Concert + Post Concert, ‘Bluegrass with Alice Ivy-Pemberton: After Dark’ at the Southbank Centre Queen Elizabeth Hall on the 22nd of January. 

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