Our latest podcast episode shines a spotlight on the role of the choreographer.

Our hosts Lotte Wakeham and Alex Joynes are joined by special guest – choreographer and movement director Shelley Maxwell.

In our latest podcast episode our hosts Lotte Wakeham and Alex Joynes are joined by special guest, voice and accent coach Natalie Grady.

Our latest podcast episode shines a spotlight on the role of the director.

Our hosts Lotte Wakeham and Alex Joynes are joined by special guest – acclaimed theatre director Iqbal Khan.

This episode also updates listeners about all the exciting work from our Creative Engagement department and what we have coming up that you can get involved in, from our Family Festival to Young Octagon auditions.

In this second episode find out about a variety of backstage and behind the scenes theatre roles in our round table talk featuring special guests: sound designer Tony Gayle, theatre designer and recipient of the Linbury Prize design award TK Hay, lighting designer Jane Lallijee, technical manager Kay Buckley.

In the first episode of our second series,  find out all the latest news about our recently announced Warm Up season from hosts Lotte Wakeham (our artistic director) and Alex Joynes (our creative engagement and literary coordinator) and get all the latest updates as we open our reimagined Octagon to the public.

In the last episode in the first series of our Podcast, we are thrilled to talk to actor Marc Small who has appeared on stage at the Octagon many times including Robin Hood, A Christmas Carol and To Kill a Mockingbird. Marc talks about his love of reading and his time spent on and off stage at the Octagon over the years.

We are delighted to be joined by the playwright Jim Cartwright for this episode. Jim tells us about the first shows he ever saw in a theatre (including an Octagon production and a Doctor Who-themed pantomime!) as well as sharing his advice for people interested in writing for the stage. We will also be discussing our happiest memories of working at the Octagon. 

In this episode, we chat to the multi-talented actress, musician and singer Maimuna Memon. Maimuna tells us about her career highlights and what it is like performing at the Edinburgh Festival. We also share our recommendations for things we have enjoyed watching, listening to and reading recently. 

Join us for our very first Octagon Theatre Podcast. In this episode, we talk to star of stage and screen, Amy Nuttall. We hear about her first experience of theatre and her advice for aspiring performers. Plus, we share our TV and book recommendations and answer audience questions.