Lights Up

In this episode, playwright Amanda Whittington, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on 20th February 2020 here at Derby Theatre. 

In this episode, Esther Richardson, Artistic Director of Pilot Theatre, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on 6th March 2020 at Derby Theatre. Pilot Theatre is a national and international touring theatre company. Esther is also a renowned dramaturg, having worked earlier in her career as Assistant Dramaturg for the Royal Shakespeare Company and on numerous award-winning plays.

In this episode, Emteaz Hussain, playwright and performance poet, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on the 21st February 2020 at Derby Theatre. Emteaz’s debut play, Sweet Cider, was produced in 2008 by Tamasha Theatre Company to wide critical acclaim.  As a performance poet, she has also performed nationally and internationally, and has been listed on the BBC New Talent Hotlist.

In this episode, Sarah Brigham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Derby Theatre, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 6th March 2020 here at Derby Theatre, which is a learning theatre in partnership with the University of Derby, producing theatre in the heart of the city with a focus on artistic excellence and supporting the next generation of Theatre Artists.

In this episode, Ava Hunt - actor, director, theatre maker and teacher - is interviewed by Bethan Soar, age 17, on the 20th February 2020 at Derby Theatre. 

Alex Stafford Marshall, freelance Lighting Designer, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 5th March 2020 at Derby Theatre.

An interview with Indhu Rubasingham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Kiln and - now - the incoming artistic director of the National Theatre, is interviewed Jas Nolan Green, on 11th March 2020 at Kiln Theatre.